Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
(visit website)| Ch. | Title | Description | # | Day | Date | Time | Length | RPT | CC | DVS | AD MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.1 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | WE | 05/29/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | FR | 05/31/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | WE | 06/05/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | FR | 06/07/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | WE | 06/12/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | FR | 06/14/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | WE | 06/19/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | FR | 06/21/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | WE | 06/26/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | FR | 06/28/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Yucatan, Mexico | The Yucatan peninsula, on the east coast of Mexico, juts out into the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf. It is home to the most impressive concentration of Mayan ruins. Burt goes to Uxmal, the intellectual and cultural center of the Maya, and tells the best places to shop for hammocks and panama hats; explores the capital, which, at one time, had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world, and explains what makes flamingoes pink. WEB LINK |
404 | FR | 05/10/13 | 04:00am | 00:27:43 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Eastern Switzerland | One of the best-kept secrets in European travel, Eastern Switzerland is picturesque and uncrowded. Burt visits the finest Baroque abbey in Switzerland, a textile center that still produces some of the best embroidery, and one of the greatest couture houses in Europe. He meets a group of sculptors who are uncovering the history of a famous Greek statue, discovers how dulcimers are made and played, and sees the ultimate democracy in action. WEB LINK |
405 | TU | 05/14/13 | 10:00pm | 00:27:08 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Eastern Switzerland | One of the best-kept secrets in European travel, Eastern Switzerland is picturesque and uncrowded. Burt visits the finest Baroque abbey in Switzerland, a textile center that still produces some of the best embroidery, and one of the greatest couture houses in Europe. He meets a group of sculptors who are uncovering the history of a famous Greek statue, discovers how dulcimers are made and played, and sees the ultimate democracy in action. WEB LINK |
405 | WE | 05/15/13 | 04:00am | 00:27:08 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Jungfrau Region, Switzerland | In the heart of Switzerland, the Jungfrau region is considered to be one of the most remarkable spots for lovers of nature. Burt takes a steamer to the ancient villages on Lake Thun; visits the site of Clint Eastwood's film, The Eiger Sanction; rides the highest railroad in Europe to a research station that is studying the earth atmosphere; and climbs inside a million-year-old waterfall. Final program of the season. WEB LINK |
406 | TH | 05/16/13 | 10:00pm | 00:27:27 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Jungfrau Region, Switzerland | In the heart of Switzerland, the Jungfrau region is considered to be one of the most remarkable spots for lovers of nature. Burt takes a steamer to the ancient villages on Lake Thun; visits the site of Clint Eastwood's film, The Eiger Sanction; rides the highest railroad in Europe to a research station that is studying the earth atmosphere; and climbs inside a million-year-old waterfall. Final program of the season. WEB LINK |
406 | FR | 05/17/13 | 04:00am | 00:27:27 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | TU | 05/21/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | WE | 05/22/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | TH | 05/23/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | FR | 05/24/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | TU | 05/28/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | WE | 05/29/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | TH | 05/30/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | FR | 05/31/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | TU | 06/04/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | WE | 06/05/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | TH | 06/06/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | FR | 06/07/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | TU | 06/11/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | WE | 06/12/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | TH | 06/13/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | What's Cooking In Rome? | Burt visits the Coliseum and discovers that it had a roof that could be pulled into place during bad weather--2,000 years before the Houston Astrodome. Later, he learns why the Pantheon was never broken down for its marble; looks into the best places for pizza and ice cream; discovers a new hotel in the finest part of town; and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. (3 of 6) WEB LINK |
1303 | FR | 06/14/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | TU | 06/18/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Siena and Assisi, Italy | Burt takes a group of public television viewers on a tour of Assisi and Siena. They visit the Basilica of St. Francis and discover how the paintings of Giotto made a permanent change in the way painters saw the world. They travel on to Siena and visit the great Church and historic attractions of the city. They also have a private tour of one of Italy's most important wineries and a special tasting of the wines of Tuscany. (4 of 6) WEB LINK |
1304 | WE | 06/19/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | TH | 06/20/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Luzern for Fun and Profit | For a while, Burt lived in the Swiss city of Lucerne. The city sits at the end of a great lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It is one of the most beautiful settings in Europe, with an amazing number of cultural attractions including the Rosengart Museum with its outstanding collection of works by Picasso. (5 of 6) WEB LINK |
1305 | FR | 06/21/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | TU | 06/25/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Venice, Italy | Burt and travel expert Steve Perillo tour of Venice, Italy. They take a water taxi through the canals, visit the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower. Burt and Steve stop in for coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe, find out what's cooking in some of the best restaurants and discover the real story behind the founding of the city. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
1301 | WE | 06/26/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | TH | 06/27/13 | 10:00pm | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Florence, Italy | Burt, his son Nicholas, and travel expert Steve Perillo spend a week in Florence, learning how to buy gloves that fit properly, who makes the finest jewelry boxes, and the art of coloring marbled paper. They visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and discover why movie stars wore his shoes in their movies. They find out how product placement influenced the artworks of the Renaissance and tour the great tourist attractions of the city. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
1302 | FR | 06/28/13 | 04:00am | 00:26:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | San Francisco, California | The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world, and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Burt looks at the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food. WEB LINK |
1009 | SA | 06/29/13 | 06:00am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Miami, Florida | Miami Florida is a sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of performing arts. Burt visits some of the local art galleries and tastes the local flavors. WEB LINK |
1007 | SA | 06/29/13 | 07:00am | 00:26:14 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia is one of America's oldest, most interesting cities--and the birthplace of our nation. Burt explains how it was founded as a Quaker colony, why it's the guardian of The Liberty Bell, and why it is considered the city of brotherly love. Burt also tours the largest collection of outdoor murals, visits a Masonic Temple, and takes a taste of Philly's traditional foods. (3 of 10) WEB LINK |
1003 | SA | 06/29/13 | 08:00am | 00:27:51 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Springfield, Illinois | Burt takes a ride on America's great mother road, Route 66, and explains how it transformed the way the world eats. He discovers the true origin of the corn dog, the filled dough nut, the horseshoe sandwich, root beer and Abraham Lincoln's favorite cake. Burt also visits Abraham Lincoln's hometown to see what his personal life was really like. WEB LINK |
1010 | SA | 06/29/13 | 09:00am | 00:26:35 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | New York City | New York City is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture. Burt takes a bite of the Big Apple, explains how it came to be, and travels from the tip of the island to Central Park. He highlights the city's architectural heritage and reveals how a nation of immigrants contributed to the gastronomy of the island. (2 of 10) WEB LINK |
1002 | SA | 06/29/13 | 10:30am | 00:27:13 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | San Francisco, California | The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world, and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Burt looks at the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food. WEB LINK |
1009 | SA | 06/29/13 | 06:00pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Miami, Florida | Miami Florida is a sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of performing arts. Burt visits some of the local art galleries and tastes the local flavors. WEB LINK |
1007 | SA | 06/29/13 | 07:00pm | 00:26:14 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia is one of America's oldest, most interesting cities--and the birthplace of our nation. Burt explains how it was founded as a Quaker colony, why it's the guardian of The Liberty Bell, and why it is considered the city of brotherly love. Burt also tours the largest collection of outdoor murals, visits a Masonic Temple, and takes a taste of Philly's traditional foods. (3 of 10) WEB LINK |
1003 | SA | 06/29/13 | 08:00pm | 00:27:51 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Springfield, Illinois | Burt takes a ride on America's great mother road, Route 66, and explains how it transformed the way the world eats. He discovers the true origin of the corn dog, the filled dough nut, the horseshoe sandwich, root beer and Abraham Lincoln's favorite cake. Burt also visits Abraham Lincoln's hometown to see what his personal life was really like. WEB LINK |
1010 | SA | 06/29/13 | 09:00pm | 00:26:35 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | New York City | New York City is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture. Burt takes a bite of the Big Apple, explains how it came to be, and travels from the tip of the island to Central Park. He highlights the city's architectural heritage and reveals how a nation of immigrants contributed to the gastronomy of the island. (2 of 10) WEB LINK |
1002 | SA | 06/29/13 | 10:30pm | 00:27:13 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | San Francisco, California | The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world, and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Burt looks at the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food. WEB LINK |
1009 | SU | 06/30/13 | NOON | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Miami, Florida | Miami Florida is a sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of performing arts. Burt visits some of the local art galleries and tastes the local flavors. WEB LINK |
1007 | SU | 06/30/13 | 01:00pm | 00:26:14 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia is one of America's oldest, most interesting cities--and the birthplace of our nation. Burt explains how it was founded as a Quaker colony, why it's the guardian of The Liberty Bell, and why it is considered the city of brotherly love. Burt also tours the largest collection of outdoor murals, visits a Masonic Temple, and takes a taste of Philly's traditional foods. (3 of 10) WEB LINK |
1003 | SU | 06/30/13 | 02:00pm | 00:27:51 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | Springfield, Illinois | Burt takes a ride on America's great mother road, Route 66, and explains how it transformed the way the world eats. He discovers the true origin of the corn dog, the filled dough nut, the horseshoe sandwich, root beer and Abraham Lincoln's favorite cake. Burt also visits Abraham Lincoln's hometown to see what his personal life was really like. WEB LINK |
1010 | SU | 06/30/13 | 03:00pm | 00:26:35 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |
| 36.3 | New York City | New York City is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture. Burt takes a bite of the Big Apple, explains how it came to be, and travels from the tip of the island to Central Park. He highlights the city's architectural heritage and reveals how a nation of immigrants contributed to the gastronomy of the island. (2 of 10) WEB LINK |
1002 | SU | 06/30/13 | 04:30pm | 00:27:13 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | MN |