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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)
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1305 SU 05/05/13 01:00pm 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 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 Winter In Valais, Switzerland The most mountainous region in Switzerland, the Valais, has some of the highest peaks in Europe, including the Matterhorn. Since the middle of the 1800s, the snow, the blue skies, and Swiss hospitality have attracted tourists to this area. Burt sees 24 of the world's best snowboarders drop down 10,000 feet of uncharted mountain, traveling along with the Glacier Patrol, as they race across the top of the Swiss Alps. He also learns the art of curling, discovers the secrets of dog-sledding, tends the Dalai Lama's vineyard, and takes a train ride through some of the world's most beautiful country.
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403 TU 05/07/13 10:00pm 00:25:17 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Winter In Valais, Switzerland The most mountainous region in Switzerland, the Valais, has some of the highest peaks in Europe, including the Matterhorn. Since the middle of the 1800s, the snow, the blue skies, and Swiss hospitality have attracted tourists to this area. Burt sees 24 of the world's best snowboarders drop down 10,000 feet of uncharted mountain, traveling along with the Glacier Patrol, as they race across the top of the Swiss Alps. He also learns the art of curling, discovers the secrets of dog-sledding, tends the Dalai Lama's vineyard, and takes a train ride through some of the world's most beautiful country.
WEB LINK
403 WE 05/08/13 04:00am 00:25:17 (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 TH 05/09/13 10:00pm 00:27:43 (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.
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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