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Anyone else interested in watching the Ken Burns' documentary The Roosevelts? PBS tonight

minkbunny — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:33:02 GMT

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.

Everything Mr. Burns has ever done has been excellent, in my opinion.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:33:58 GMT

I plan on watching tonight.

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tansy — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:34:48 GMT

Yes, I plan to record it. I didn't realize it starts this evening so good deal I saw this

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terrier3 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:36:44 GMT

It's that or the RHONJ....so I guess the Roosevelts win that match up!

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minkbunny — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:37:46 GMT

On 9/14/2014 terrier3 said:
It's that or the RHONJ....so I guess the Roosevelts win that match up!

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terrier3 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:43:04 GMT

I live down the street from the mansion where Teddy was sworn in as president, after the assassination of McKinley - he died about 2 miles down the same street.

I went on a tour for the first time this summer - it's a national historic site and was very interesting. After that I bought the Doris Kearns Goodwin book "The Bully Pulpit" - it was a FASCINATING book...beats RHONJ any time!!!!

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minkbunny — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:46:07 GMT

On 9/14/2014 terrier3 said:
I live down the street from the mansion where Teddy was sworn in as president, after the assassination of McKinley - he died about 2 miles down the same street.

I went on a tour for the first time this summer - it's a national historic site and was very interesting. After that I bought the Doris Kearns Goodwin book "The Bully Pulpit" - it was a FASCINATING book...beats RHONJ any time!!!!

Oh, I would love to tour that home. I also admire Doris's work very, very much.

I would say, although I don't watch them, the Roosevelts are legends,

the RHONJ folks think they are

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KathyPet — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:51:22 GMT

yes it love everything Ken Burns does and have been looking forward to this series. The Washington Post reviewed the series and said it was one of Burns's best series. The reviewer made a interesting comment. he said that after watching what both Teddy and FDR accomplished during their time in office it saddened him to see how little present day President's are able to accomplish during their time in office even though the reach of the Federal government has increased many times over since FDR's terms.

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ms traditional — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:52:19 GMT

yes especially parts on TR. franklin and eleanor have had much done on them - TR not so much and he was a wonderfully colorful character.

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ShowMe — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:02:06 GMT

Watch PBS a lot.....and have been watching their commercials on this......And, this is how I intend to spend the evening, and the many evenings to follow. Am sure we will all learn something new that we didn't know before.......

Hope all enjoy it.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:19:05 GMT

Yep. Have the DVR set to record the whole series.

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Lion — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:27:58 GMT

On 9/14/2014 KathyPet said: yes it love everything Ken Burns does and have been looking forward to this series. The Washington Post reviewed the series and said it was one of Burns's best series. The reviewer made a interesting comment. he said that after watching what both Teddy and FDR accomplished during their time in office it saddened him to see how little present day President's are able to accomplish during their time in office even though the reach of the Federal government has increased many times over since FDR's terms.

PBS had an interview with Ken Burns on this series a while back and he strongly pointed that out. It was a great interview and really peaked one's interest in wanting to watch the series.

He also said that between the two Roosevelts, they created more social programs than at any other time or by any other poititicians.

He suggested that we pay attention to how many were created that are STILL functioning *today* and helping so many citizens in so many ways.

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Suziepeach — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:34:51 GMT

mink, thanks for the reminder- I'd forgotten... love shows like this!

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WaJa61 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:40:21 GMT

Thanks for the reminder, Minkbunny! Just added it to my TiVo list.

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RedHeadedWench — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:43:55 GMT

My husband already has it on the DVR to record. He has been looking forward to it for weeks.

Me, I'm watching Boardwalk Empire.

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Suziepeach — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:43:58 GMT

Just something something special for Minky!

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ivey — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:46:56 GMT

Yes, I'm recording.

This reminded me of 2 national parks we have visited in the past. The first is Roosevelt/Campobello International Park shared by U.S./Canada. Interesting summer home for the Roosevelts. It is beautiful this time of year.

The other is Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. When you see it, you understand why he loved the outdoors. If you go, you need to plan ahead because it is kind of tricky regarding lodging. You are definitely out on the prairie with little towns interspersed pretty far apart.

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minkbunny — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:49:32 GMT

On 9/14/2014 Peachysue said:
Just something something special for Minky!

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Beautiful. Thank you Suzie

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sunshine45 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:54:22 GMT

i really want to see this! i have heard that episode 4 is particularly good.

http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-roosevelts/watch-videos/

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Suziepeach — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 23:54:28 GMT

You are very welcome, minky! A while back you posted one of the most beautiful ranch/snow scenes I'd ever seen.. love stuff like this!!!!