LOCAL PRODUCTION
Icon in the Sky: 100 Years of the Goodyear Blimp
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Live premiere on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 PM
Friday, Dec. 5, at midnight and 8:30 PM
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 PM
Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 AM and 7 PM
Learn the century-long history of an aerial legend. ICON IN THE SKY: 100 YEARS OF THE GOODYEAR BLIMP tells the story of the famous airship through the eyes of its dedicated crew and devoted fans. This heartfelt documentary captures the profound nostalgia and wonder the beloved airship inspires across the globe.
PBS Western Reserve will be live on air during the documentary premiere for a special pledge drive featuring a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a ride on the Goodyear Blimp! All donations made during the live premiere will double your entry in the giveaway, and one lucky winner will get to take a friend for a cruise on the iconic airship.
Other thank-you gifts include blimp trading cards, a crew keychain, magnet set, Goodyear baseball hat, mug and limited edition ornament, and an acrylic blimp keepsake that features a piece of fabric from the Spirit of Goodyear — the longest-operating airship in history.
It’s a live premiere you won’t want to miss! Tune into PBS Western Reserve for an evening that will honor the legacy of the Goodyear Blimp and contribute to PBS Western Reserve’s effort to fill funding gaps left by cuts to federal funding.