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Singular Talents

He’s been called the most curious man in history. Is it because he’s fascinating, and we want to know more – or because he had an insatiable sense of wonder about everything? I’d say it’s both. Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, inventor and so much more. He envisioned flying machines and gave us the Mona Lisa. Now, he’s the latest subject of a Ken Burns documentary. Interestingly, this is the first non-American subject Burns has tackled. See how the polymath’s genius practically defies understanding in LEONARDO DA VINCI, this Monday and Tuesday night at 8 PM on PBS Western Reserve. 

So, how do you follow someone like da Vinci? You don’t. But, if there was a modern-day master of curiosity, you’d have to put Sir David Attenborough on the list. He’s 98 years old and still wants to know more about the world we live in. He’s hunted for fossils, been to the Galapagos, Borneo and everywhere in between. He makes Indiana Jones look like a homebody. Find out what drives him to be the adventurous man he is in NATURE, “Attenborough’s Life Journey” this Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 PM on PBS Western Reserve. 

Another fascinating character is singer Patsy Cline. Though her life was tragically cut short, she left us with a trove of great music. “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Walkin’ After Midnight” and so many more. Not too long ago, lots of people gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to honor her and her music. Wynonna, Crystal Gayle, Kristen Chenoweth and others sang her songs and paid tribute to the country music icon. You can sing along too with GREAT PERFORMANCES, “Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight” on Friday, Nov. 22, at 9 PM on PBS Western Reserve. 

You’ve also got a bit of curiosity in you. That’s why you watch PBS Western Reserve. Our programs are interesting, thought-provoking and well worth your time. Your membership is what makes it possible. Thanks for supporting our mission of championing lifelong education through quality programming like this. If you’re not yet a member and are curious to find out more, just click here today.


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Steve Graziano

 

Steve creates the PBS Western Reserve television schedules. Long before finding great programs for you to watch he was a radio DJ. He and his wife are avid travelers, preferring unusual vacation spots such as Cuba and Budapest and sailing across the Atlantic (on an ocean liner, not a sailboat). Tops on his list of famous people he’s met is Fred Rogers. A close second is Mick Jagger or maybe Elton John. His favorite PBS show is “Sherlock Holmes” with Jeremy Brett. Or with Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s a toss-up, he says. Either way, he loves looking for new and interesting programs to share with you.