Channel Thirteen video tapes, 1984-1986.

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Channel Thirteen video tapes, 1984-1986.

Included are videotapes of programs sponsored by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company that appeared on New York City's public television station, Channel Thirteen. The two shows are Adam Smith's Money World, 1984-1986, accompanied by printed transcripts, and the Shakespeare Plays, 1984.

ca. 22.5 linear ft., 188 tapes.

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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)

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WNET began broadcasting in 1948 in New York as WATV. It become WNET in 1970 and focused on educational and public television, working with PBS until 2003, when it merged with WLIW on Long Island. From the guide to the WNET transcripts for James Stewart : A Wonderful Life, 1986, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) THIRTEEN WNET is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) parent network, WNET.ORG, the public media provider for New York City. Covering the t...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...