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Pittsburgh Rivers and Bridges 2-DVD Set DVD 2-disc set

Here are two much loved early programs. Together these programs help explain the charm of Pittsburgh, its geography, its landmarks, its important engineering history and its unpredictable people.

Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh DVD

Yes! Pittsburgh has a long history of being home to some of the best engineers in the world. This documentary celebrates the accomplishments of some of these pioneers, from 18th century military engineers who designed Fort Pitt to engineering students today who still create sparks of brilliance and innovative solutions to all sorts of problems.

Some may take engineers for granted, but in this City of Bridges, we are reminded often of the power and grace and practical advantages that come with good design, continual maintenance, amazing challenges and clever use of resources.

What connects Ferris Wheels with state of the art nuclear power plants? Why is there a connection between George Westinghouse and 21st century robotics? What's the common thread that links John Roebling, Jonas Salk, the Mellon Arena and video games? It's Pittsburgh's amazing love and respect for innovation, great engineering and unfettered imagination.

Something About Oakland DVD

WQED's Rick Sebak celebrates some of the unusual people, places and things that make Oakland unforgettable.

It all started when Mary Schenley donated land for a beautiful wooded park. Soon Andrew Carnegie built a great library and museums nearby. There was a grand hotel, a spectacular greenhouse, and a beloved old ballpark called Forbes Field.

We visit the Bug Rooms, the murals and Music Hall at the Carnegie Museums. We race through Schenley Park, stop at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, and visit shops along Craig Street.

The program is called Something About Oakland because it would be impossible to include everything about this amazing part of town.

DVD includes Bonus Material

Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh
DVD
It's a holiday season from Rick Sebak and his jolly crew. When winter arrives, people of Pittsburgh have ways of coping with the gloom. It's a time of parties, shopping, celebrating, going to worship services, renewing friendships and jumping in the frozen river.
We look at some of the things that make the end of the year and the start of the new one special times in Western Pennsylvania. It's a joyous, light-filled celebration of hometown happiness.

This program won the Best Cultural Program award in the Mid-Atlantic Region Emmys.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Underground Pittsburgh DVD
Ever wonder what's below the surface of western Pennsylvania? Come for a hike into Laurel Caverns, investigate the fabled Fourth River, visit the Bug Rooms at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and zip through several tunnels around here. We ride the T, look under the Dormont Pool, and descend into several basements (including two at Marshall Elevator!) We consider a Pittsburgh potty and follow the sewer to ALCOSAN. You can watch the harvest at Creekside Mushrooms, see some of what's stored at Iron Mountain, and go 600 feet down to meet the coal miners at CONSOL's Bailey Mine in Greene County, among other things. Watch this one on your basement TV.

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DVD includes Bonus Material!

It's the Neighborhoods
DVD
What makes the Pittsburgh area such a charming and interesting place? Well, you could say IT’S THE NEIGHBORHOODS!

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Check out the "IT'S THE NEIGHBORHOODS" WEBSITE!

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Things That Are Still Here DVD
Take a big bite of an Oram's Donut. Go for a refreshing swim at Ligonier Beach. Sit and stare at the dinosaur bones at Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland. Then you might start to understand some of the enduring charms of western Pennsylvania.

THINGS THAT ARE STILL HERE takes a sly look at some of the quirky old joys of living in western Pennsylvania.

DVD includes Bonus Material

Stuff That's Gone
DVD
Remember Winky’s hamburger joints? All the drive-in theaters that used to be around here? The Gazebo restaurant in Shadyside? Did you ever sit up late listening to Party Line on KDKA radio? Or stop to gawk at the KQV window?

We celebrate all that and more in this program (a follow-up to Things That Aren’t There Anymore).

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Pittsburgh A to Z
DVD
"Pittsburgh A to Z" is a delightful documentary with twenty-six Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating and Delicious pieces of a great city!

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Things That Aren't There Anymore
DVD
Remember when Forbes Field was the world's greatest ballpark? When the Dips roller coaster at West View Park came out to Route 19? They're all part of this heart-felt tribute to great old places where Pittsburghers used to go to have fun.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Kennywood Memories
DVD
It's roller coasters! French fries! And lots of good times! It's a high-flying, double-dipping, screeching, screaming your eyes out documentary about one of Pittsburgh's most fun-filled attractions.

The DVD's 1 hour of additional
material includes old commercials, black & white movies and much more.

Downtown Pittsburgh
DVD
One of the highest rated programs in WQED's history! Now with additional stories and bonus footage!

This program celebrates the buildings, the history and the people who make the Golden Triangle an unforgettable urban center. From the Courthouse to the Oyster House, this documentary takes you on a tour of some of the city's most notable landmarks and delicious destinations.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Things We've Made
DVD
Maybe we are what we make. We've been as distinctive as Iron City Beer for more than a century. We've been as sweet as Betsy Ann Chocolates for decades. And everybody knows we're as strong as steel and as useful as aluminum too. We find out about rye whiskey, Wolverine toys, Westinghouse air brakes, All-Clad pots and pans, Jensen Steam Engines, and we watch while SONY puts together some of the biggest and best TVs in the world.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Wylie Avenue Days DVD

The heyday of Pittsburgh's Hill District lasted from the 1930's through the 1950's, and this eloquent documentary recaptures it all... the music clubs that attracted both black and white, the best Negro League baseball teams in America, the church picnics and family businesses that comprised the essence of life in this vibrant neighborhood.

North Side Story
DVD
It's a show full of ketchup and beer, beautiful houses and ice balls, exotic birds, barbecue and history. It's the fun of watching while they open one of Andy's time-capsule boxes at the Warhol Museum. And it's marveling at the cosmic impact that stars and telescopes have had on this part of town. "North Side Story" is a fast, fascinating and slightly funky tour of a really great part of town.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

The Strip Show
DVD
It's fresh fruit, big fish, Primanti sandwiches, and a lot of forgotten Pittsburgh history. Come along on a tour of Pittsburgh's colorful and delicious Strip District!

DVD includes Bonus Material.

South Side DVD

We check out used book stores, visit the Terminal Buildings, T & T Hardware, Cupka's, the Oliver Bathhouse, Page Dairy Mart and the Pretzel Shop. All sorts of restaurants, cafes, galleries, theaters and bars attract people who want to play as well as work.

DVD includes Bonus Material

Pittsburgh's Greatest Sports Heroes
DVD
A colorful look at Pittsburgh's "home grown" superstars and those extra-ordinary athletes who came to the city to showcase their talents. Joe Montana, Joe Namath, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Bill Mazeroski, Franco Harris, Joe Greene, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and many more Pittsburgh sports heroes are featured.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

The Greatest Moments In Western Pennsylvania Sports History
DVD
Relive the most dramatic moments in Western Pennsylvania sports history: Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception"; Bill Mazeroski's World Series home run; Four Steeler Super Bowls; Pirates' World Series; Pitt's National Football Championship; the U.S. Open at Oakmont. And many, many more. Also includes highlights of the Penguins' Stanley Cup victory.

DVD includes Bonus Material.

Paths of Glory:
100 years of Pitt Football
For 100 years the University of Pittsburgh has forged a tradition of gridiron excellence.
This program spans from the earliest days of the Pitt football program through 9 national championships. - Get to know some of Pitt's legendary coaches like "Pop" Warner, Doctor "Jock" Sutherland and Jackie Sherrill and players such as Marshall Goldberg, Tony Dorsett, Hugh Green, Dan Marino and many more. Re-live all of these great football memories and more in this exciting program.

Pennsylvania Diners & Other Roadside Restaurants DVD
We visit cool little restaurants from Wellsboro to Downingtown, from Milford to Conneaut Lake. We grab a bite at Potato City, the Melrose in Philly, a Hawaiian diner in Williamsport and unforgettable places from Pittsburgh to the Poconos. It's an unusual taste of PA and some its quirkier cuisine.

DVD includes Bonus Material

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