Summer Series

Series produced by Soundprint

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This documentary series offers three hours of light and fun programming, perfect for summer schedules.

As summer breezes fill the air, SOUNDPRINT offers a three part series of programs that are just plain fun. The titles speak for themselves.

1. First Half Hour:
Original Kasper's Hot Dogs, produced by Peter Thomson, aired 6/6/03
During its seventy-year tenure, a hot dog stand in Oakland has become an anchor for residents of the city?s Temescal neighborhood in good times and bad. This is the story of Kasper's original hot dogs.
Second Half Hour:
Rodeo Life, produced by Matt McCleskey, aired 8/16/02
Rodeo isn't just a sport, it's a way of life. From youngsters just starting out in junior competitions to seasoned veterans vying for national championships, rodeo cowboys are a dedicated group of athletes. We hear from rodeo cowboys about their rough and tumble sport.

2. First Half Hour:
Knitting with Dog Hair, produced by Natalie Kestecher of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, aired 6/13/03
An entertaining and informative look at knitting with dog hair, from its alleged origins in Catalonia to contemporary practice in Australia. This program will encourage listeners to look at their four legged friends in a new and creative light. Dog hair needn?t be wasted or disposed of thoughtlessly so ?stop vacuuming and start knitting?.
Second Half Hour:
Dog Day Afternoons, produced by David Swatling of Radio Netherlands, aired 6/7/02
The arrival of the dog days of summer is marked by the appearance of the Dog Star, Sirius. The Romans believed that Sirius added to the heat of the sun and made dogs more prone to madness. The Romans weren?t the only ones fascinated with dogs, add to that list writers, artists, historians and every dog owner today.

3. First Half Hour:
Songs of the Automobile, produced by Judith Kampfner and Roger Fenby for the BBC, aired 7/4/03
In the United States, cars have a special place within American culture and music. Join us for a humored and clever exploration of the relationships of people to their cars, during a special "road trip."
Second Half Hour:
Star Spangled Independence, produced by Adi Gevins, aired 7/4/03
What do "America, freedom and democracy" mean to you? And if someone had asked you that question a decade ago, how would your answer have changed? At this time of parades, picnics and patriotism, SOUNDPRINT brings you stories that describe some of the signs, symbols, myths and personal meanings that define the American experience in our changing world.
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As summer breezes fill the air, SOUNDPRINT offers a three part series of programs that are just plain fun. The titles speak for themselves. 1. First Half Hour: Original Kasper's Hot Dogs, produced by Peter Thomson, aired 6/6/03 During its seventy-year tenure, a hot dog stand in Oakland has become an anchor for residents of the city?s Temescal neighborhood in good times and bad. This is the story of Kasper's original hot dogs. Second Half Hour: Rodeo Life, produced by Matt McCleskey, aired 8/16/02 Rodeo isn't just a sport, it's a way of life. From youngsters just starting out in junior competitions to seasoned veterans vying for national championships, rodeo cowboys are a dedicated group of athletes. We hear from rodeo cowboys about their rough and tumble sport. 2. First Half... Show full description


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