A Lively Experiment: A Panel of Legislators (Fri., 2/24 at 8:30 PM)

This week, Dyana Koelsch moderates a panel comprised entirely of legislators

Panel

RI Representative Laurence Ehrhardt, (R) North Kingstown

Senior Deputy Minority Leader

House Finance Committee

RI Senator Beatrice Lanzi, (D) Cranston

Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore

Senate Education Committee

RI Senator Juan Pichardo, (D) Providence

Senate President Pro Tempore

Senate Finance Committee


RI Representative Deborah Ruggiero, (D) Jamestown, Middletown

Deputy Majority Leader

House Health. Education, Welfare Committee

Topics:

• The top issues facing lawmakers in this year’s legislative session 
• Development of the state’s ports 
• The General Assembly coming to the aid of the City of Providence

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 P.M., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 P.M. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1).

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; in Massachusetts: Comcast 819HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36, Dish Network 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; on Cox 808; Verizon 478; Full Channel 109; and Comcast 294 or 312.

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What's on A Lively Experiment, Friday, February 17 at 8:30 P.M.

Panel
Dyana Koelsch – moderator
Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant;  former TV news director / anchor
Donna Perry – columnist, GoLocalProv.com
Scott MacKay – political analyst, R.I. Public Radio
Maureen Moakley – University of Rhode Island political science professor
Panel:  Dyana Koelsch – moderator  Dave Layman –   Maureen Moakley – political science professor, URI       Topics:     Joseph Kennedy III’s bid for Congress Mayor Angel Taveras’s efforts to save Providence from bankruptcy


Topics:

• Joseph Kennedy III's bid for congress
• Mayor Angel Taveras's efforts save Providence from bankruptcy
• Proposed legislation banning standardized test scores as a graduation  requirement

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 p.m. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1).

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; in Massachusetts: Comcast 819HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36, Dish Network 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; on Cox 808; Verizon 478; Full Channel 109; and Comcast 294 or 312.

Can't get to the TV? Watch the episode online anytime and anywhere on our YouTube channel. Episodes of A Lively Experiment are generally available to watch on the next business day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and YouTube will notify you when a new episode is uploaded.

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Laff in the Dark: Behind the Scenes of an Amusement Park Dark Ride

For those of you who have fond or fuzzy memories of the former Rocky Point Park's House of Horrors dark ride (1963-1995), WSBE Rhode Island PBS is airing a documentary produced by George Lacross (also promotion specialist at The Providence Journal) about an old-school operating dark ride.

More than a decade ago, George took his love for writing ProJo TV commercials to the next level by committing to a second career, producing a series of DVD documentaries with business partner Bill Luca. Laff in the Dark is the first DVD documentary (released July 2008) that George produced with Bill.

Laff in the Dark is about the Haunted House dark ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. The ride is similar to the former local House of Horrors with its low-tech scares. Laff in the Dark will air as part of the WSBE ongoing series, Rhode Island Stories (air dates and times below).

Knoebels Haunted House has been thrilling dark ride fans for more than 30 years. In Laff In The Dark, you'll walk the track through the eerie corridors of this classic ride on a guided tour led by Knoebels Haunted House supervisor Dave Wynn. Also featured are interviews with park president Dick Knoebel, who shares details about the design and construction history of the Haunted House, and
John Fetterman, designer of Knoebels Twister coaster and one of the first operators of the Haunted House ride.


You'll also learn about the cars and sound effects, and take two full rides - first, in the dark and then with the lights on.

So, if you have ever wondered what's behind the scenes of an amusement park dark ride, tune in to Laff in the Dark:

WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1)

Saturday, 2/11 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2/12 at 11:00 p.m.

WSBE Learn (36.2)

Thursday, 2/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2/25 at 4:00 p.m.

What's on A Lively Experiment for Friday, February 10 at 8:30 P.M.

Panel
Dyana Koelsch – moderator
Rob Horowitz – GoLocalProv.com columnist
Wendy Schiller – Brown University political science professor
Maureen Moakley – University of Rhode Island political science professor


Topics:

• The City of Providence's fiscal crisis
• Governor Chafee's proposal to increase aid to cities and towns
• GOP's plan to file a lawsuit over the redistricting legislation

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 p.m. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1).

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; in Massachusetts: Comcast 819HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36, Dish Network 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; on Cox 808; Verizon 478; Full Channel 109; and Comcast 294 or 312.

Can't get to the TV? Watch the episode online anytime and anywhere on our YouTube channel. Episodes of A Lively Experiment are generally available to watch on the next business day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and YouTube will notify you when a new episode is uploaded.

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Celebrating Winners and Losers: An Alternative to The Big Game

Our Two Teams

Yes, we know THIS is New England Patriots country. We also know that even those who are only marginal football fans (or not fans at all) will huddle in front of the TV tonight to watch The Big Game - it's a great party op with friends and family!

Still, we at WSBE Rhode Island PBS know that there are those of you who just don't watch football under any circumstances, no matter who is playing or what championship title is on the line.

For you, we offer a match-up of two other championship teams: From 8 P.M. to 11 P.M. tonight, you can watch two plays of Antiques Roadshow and Priceless Antiques Roadshow. Celebrating winners and losers in a different way. Without tackles and interceptions. (Cheering is optional.)

8 P.M. Antiques Roadshow: In Eugene, Oregon, this episode includes Ty Cobb-autographed memorabilia; an original "Rosemary's Baby" drawing by art designer Clem Hall; and a 1919 oil painting by Norman Rockwell that's valued at $500,000. Also: a McKenzie River fishing expedition.

9 P.M. (BBC) Priceless Antiques Roadshow: Objects related to slavery and its abolition.

9:30 P.M. Antiques Roadshow: In Palm Springs, items include a 1937 painting by American abstract expressionist Clyfford Still that's valued at $500,000. Also: collector Jim McCarty asks for help with recovering paintings stolen from his collection.

10:30 P.M. (BBC) Priceless Antiques Roadshow: Fiona Bruce looks back at some of the most memorable moments from the last 31 years of the (European) Antiques Roadshow.  Also: a glass artist is remembered by glass expert Andy McConnell.

By the way, do you have your ticket yet to the Rhode Island PBS Antiques Discovery and Appraisal Show? It's coming in two weeks on February 18!

Visit www.ripbs.org/antiques

The Governor's Budget with Richard Licht on A Lively Experiment, February 3

Panel
Dyana Koelsch – moderator
Dave Layman – communications consultant, former TV news director and anchor
Richard Licht – director, Rhode Island Department of Administration
Maureen Moakley – University of Rhode Island political science professor
Tom Sgouras, Jr. – GoLocalProv.com columnist

Topics:

• Governor Chafee's budget
• The City of Providence's fiscal crisis

A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 p.m. on WSBE Learn (36.2), and Sundays at noon on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1).

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; in Massachusetts: Comcast 819HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36, Dish Network 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; on Cox 808; Verizon 478; Full Channel 109; and Comcast 294 or 312.

Can't get to the TV? Watch the episode online anytime and anywhere on our YouTube channel. Episodes of A Lively Experiment are generally available to watch on the next business day. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and YouTube will notify you when a new episode is uploaded.

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