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Post by johnnysmom on Sept 17, 2019 20:35:47 GMT
Better make it a super long couch, cause im parking on it too! We can have popcorn! And twizzlers. A couch? With popcorn AND twizzlers? I am so there! I'll bring margaritas (we're far too uncultured for fine wine). Now just to find the cheesiest, that-would-never-happen-in-real-life movies to watch. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 17, 2019 20:37:04 GMT
ooh, how very cool! I will DEF have to read this article. I love the historical aspect of quilts-- the fabrics used, the block designs, the quilting, etc. The Vietnam War (2017). He was also executive producer of both The West (1996, directed by Stephen Ives), and Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015, directed by Barak Goodman).[2] LOVED The West, and I'll have to look for the Vietnam War one (I don't know much about it at all) and the one on cancer. Both of them sound fascinating. I could probably get them at the library. |
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 17, 2019 20:39:48 GMT
It’s me. 🙋♀️ I’m an American adult who doesn’t know him. I don’t love documentaries, and I def don’t watch war/historical docs. He does much more than wars. from wikipedia
His widely known documentary series include The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The War (2007), The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009), Prohibition (2011), The Roosevelts (2014), and The Vietnam War (2017). He was also executive producer of both The West (1996, directed by Stephen Ives), and Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015, directed by Barak Goodman).[2]
Burns' documentaries have earned two Academy Award nominations (for 1981's Brooklyn Bridge and 1985's Statue Of Liberty)[3][4] and have won several Emmy Awards, among other honors.[5]
I read that after I answered here. I haven’t seen any of them. The prohibition one sounds interesting. I tried to watch something about Prohibition on either Netflix or Amazon Prime (not sure if it was this or a different history show)with my husband, and promptly fell asleep. I just don’t love most docs. My husband probably knows who he is. He is a history freak and will watch or read anything and everything he can get his eyes and hands on. He told me that he would have gotten a PhD in History if he could have figured out how to make a living with it. 😄 ETA: The cancer one sounds like something I would enjoy. I might watch that one, assuming I can find it. And can find 6 hrs somewhat close together to get through it all. 🙂 |
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 17, 2019 20:40:34 GMT
We can have popcorn! And twizzlers. A couch? With popcorn AND twizzlers? I am so there! I'll bring margaritas (we're far too uncultured for fine wine). Now just to find the cheesiest, that-would-never-happen-in-real-life movies to watch. Yes girl! Bring those margaritas! We will have tons of fun! 😂 |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 17, 2019 20:41:09 GMT
if he could have figured out how to make a living with it. 😄 ain't that the truth! I would have majored in something QUITE different if I hadn't had that concern, myself... lol. |
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 17, 2019 20:44:58 GMT
I know who Ken Burns is, but I love history and documentaries, and watch PBS often.
I would guess about 1/3 of my friends and family would know who he was if I mentioned the name, and about 2/3 wouldn't know. I never really hear his name, unless I'm watching PBS, so I'm not at all surprised that a lot of people don't recognize his name.
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 17, 2019 20:46:36 GMT
Nope
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 17, 2019 20:47:00 GMT
I know who Ken Burns is, but I love history and documentaries, and watch PBS often.
I would guess about 1/3 of my friends and family would know who he was if I mentioned the name, and about 2/3 wouldn't know. I never really hear his name, unless I'm watching PBS, so I'm not at all surprised that a lot of people don't recognize his name.
My favorite Ken Burns documentary is the one about the Rosevelts.
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 17, 2019 20:47:58 GMT
I know who Ken Burns is, but I love history and documentaries, and watch PBS often. I would guess about 1/3 of my friends and family would know who he was if I mentioned the name, and about 2/3 wouldn't know. I never really hear his name, unless I'm watching PBS, so I'm not at all surprised that a lot of people don't recognize his name. They should put him on Sesame Street! Then I would be sure to know who he is! (And yes I know Sesame Street is now owned by HBO, but PBS gets the new episodes some time after they air on HBO. Thanks to my toddler, I know everyone who ever pops onto that show! 😂) |
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Post by newfcathy on Sept 17, 2019 20:50:49 GMT
Loved his Civil War program. That letter from Sullivan Ballou to his wife is heartbreakingly eloquent. Makes me cry 😭
I guess I’m a NPR/PBS nerd as well.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 17, 2019 20:59:13 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if people don't know who he is, but I think most people should.
People joke about the Ken Burns effect — taking still images and slowly zooming in (or out).
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Post by monklady123 on Sept 17, 2019 20:59:40 GMT
I was shocked when 2 sisters had no clue.
Both are aware of things in the world, so I am still dumbfounded that they do not know.
You can be aware of what's happening in the world but not aware of what is on PBS. I don't find it shocking that someone may not know who he is. I understand not necessarily being aware of what's on PBS. But Ken Burns' name is EVERYWHERE, especially when he has a project in the works. He's on the news, and in the papers, and online everywhere...  |
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Post by lucyg on Sept 17, 2019 21:05:20 GMT
I will admit, I would have thought everyone would have at least heard of Ken Burns, even if you don’t watch his productions. He is heavily promoted in mainstream news whenever he has a new show or series coming out, which is at least every couple of years for the past three decades. He’s a huge, major name in the intersection of entertainment, news, and education.
The Civil War (1991?) was groundbreaking, and he’s been a household name, or so I thought, ever since. He has heavily influenced documentary-making and film in general.
I’m not particularly a country music fan, but I AM a history fan, and I’m loving his Country Music series. For anyone interested, it’s running Sunday through Wednesday, this week and next week, from 8:00-10:00 pm, at least on my local PBS. I think you can catch up on the PBS web site or maybe On Demand.
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 17, 2019 21:06:58 GMT
I understand not necessarily being aware of what's on PBS. But Ken Burns' name is EVERYWHERE, especially when he has a project in the works. He's on the news, and in the papers, and online everywhere... But, he’s clearly not. I’m online daily, for hours. Multiple sites, including various news sites... local, national, and international. He’s not as prevalent as you seem to think he is. |
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Post by artgirl1 on Sept 17, 2019 21:07:37 GMT
Yes. I have thoroughly enjoyed all his documentaries and am currently watching the one on Country Music. Not a subject that would normally appeal to me, but he is so good at integrating the subject of the documentary with the overall history of the times.
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Post by paget on Sept 17, 2019 21:08:18 GMT
Can I sit by you? I have no idea who he is either....I'm admittedly not well cultured  I have tons of room on my bench! We can watch fiction movies together! 😁 I don’t know who he is but I don’t like to watch documentaries or movies. Lol.  #americanadultfail JK |
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Post by DEX on Sept 17, 2019 21:12:27 GMT
ooh, how very cool! I will DEF have to read this article. I love the historical aspect of quilts-- the fabrics used, the block designs, the quilting, etc. The Vietnam War (2017). He was also executive producer of both The West (1996, directed by Stephen Ives), and Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015, directed by Barak Goodman).[2] LOVED The West, and I'll have to look for the Vietnam War one (I don't know much about it at all) and the one on cancer. Both of them sound fascinating. I could probably get them at the library. The Vietnam documentary is on Netflix right now. |
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 17, 2019 21:14:03 GMT
Out of curiosity, I just did a search on our board. We’ve been here 5(?) years and we talk about anything and everything. Before today, he’s been mentioned in only 7 threads, and his name wasn’t in any of the titles. Most of them were requests for documentary recommendations, so if you’re not into documentaries, I can’t see even opening the thread. He was also mentioned in a thread about the Central Park Five, which I know I read, but it clearly didn’t imprint in my brain.
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Post by mnmloveli on Sept 17, 2019 21:24:29 GMT
Never heard of him and when I googled his picture, never saw him either.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 17, 2019 21:38:54 GMT
I've heard the name but without having read this thread I'd would have had no idea who he is. I only watch PBS for the Live at Lincoln Center performances. My son works in the entertainment industry and he usually helps me stay up to date  Clearly he slacked off on this one. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2019 21:45:56 GMT
I know who he is, but I didn't answer the poll. The yes answer with "I thought everyone did" struck me as snobbish.
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 17, 2019 21:54:52 GMT
You can be aware of what's happening in the world but not aware of what is on PBS. I don't find it shocking that someone may not know who he is. I understand not necessarily being aware of what's on PBS. But Ken Burns' name is EVERYWHERE, especially when he has a project in the works. He's on the news, and in the papers, and online everywhere...  Even if you don't watch PBS/documentaries, I'm shocked at how many don't know the name. He will absolutely be on every major news program, late night TV and talk show while promoting the newest series and has been for decades. His name/face/series has been on multiple magazine covers. His box sets of DVDs and videos were front and center at Big Box stores during the holiday season for years. He's been in the Rose Parade, The Simpsons and Clifford's Puppy Days as himself !!!  Heck, I'm getting ads on Twitter for the Country Music series. Please tell me everyone here knows who George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are.  |
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Post by MichyM on Sept 17, 2019 22:03:08 GMT
I understand not necessarily being aware of what's on PBS. But Ken Burns' name is EVERYWHERE, especially when he has a project in the works. He's on the news, and in the papers, and online everywhere... Even if you don't watch PBS/documentaries, I'm shocked at how many don't know the name. He will absolutely be on every major news program, late night TV and talk show while promoting the newest series and has been for decades. His name/face/series has been on multiple magazine covers. His box sets of DVDs and videos were front and center at Big Box stores during the holiday season for years. He's been in the Rose Parade, The Simpsons and Clifford's Puppy Days as himself !!! Heck, I'm getting ads on Twitter for the Country Music series. Please tell me everyone here knows who George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are. I've never seen any thing about him on the news. I don't watch late night TV or late night talk shows. I don't read tabloid magazines, nor do I look at magazine covers in the grocery store. I don't watch the Rose parade. I've never seen the Simpsons. Ever. I've never heard of Clifford's Puppy Days (though my son liked Clifford the Big Red Dog when he was little). I don't Twitter. I DO keep up with pop culture as much as possible. It feels to me that anyone who doesn't know him is considered "out of touch" by several posters on this thread. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 17, 2019 22:07:39 GMT
Love love love Ken Burns and will watch anything he makes. I am watching his Country Music episodes right now, it is on all week. I am a big PBS watcher. Sometimes it is the only thing worth watching. PBS is always quality tv.
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Post by katlady on Sept 17, 2019 22:08:55 GMT
The only reason I know the name is because he has the “Ken Burns Effect” named after him. I use that effect a lot in my iMovies. I assumed he was some videographer, but I never bothered to look up who he actually was. I don’t watch documentaries or some of the programs that some have mentioned. I don’t recall ever hearing his name on the news, and I watch and read a lot of news. Apparently I tune out certain news. Lol!
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Post by nlwilkins on Sept 17, 2019 22:13:29 GMT
I am a lover of documentaries, but don't pay attention to the names of the people who produce them. I also don't know the names of very many stars, actors, tv series, singers, dancers and the like. I would be hopeless at a trivia contest where questions about these would be featured.
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Post by moodyblue on Sept 17, 2019 22:16:56 GMT
His Civil War series was a masterpiece. Anything he does is done well.
I’m not a big country music fan, but I will probably watch this at some point.
I’ve known who he is since about 1990 when he did the Civil War series. But my second major in college was history, so I like things like that.
And my husband was very into history and almost anything by Ken Burns.
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 17, 2019 22:19:35 GMT
In all seriousness if you have never watched any of his work do yourself a favor and pick one that interests you and watch it. They are excellent programs and I'd be willing to bet even those of you who don't like documentaries will enjoy his.
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 17, 2019 22:24:32 GMT
Even if you don't watch PBS/documentaries, I'm shocked at how many don't know the name. He will absolutely be on every major news program, late night TV and talk show while promoting the newest series and has been for decades. His name/face/series has been on multiple magazine covers. His box sets of DVDs and videos were front and center at Big Box stores during the holiday season for years. He's been in the Rose Parade, The Simpsons and Clifford's Puppy Days as himself !!! Heck, I'm getting ads on Twitter for the Country Music series. Please tell me everyone here knows who George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are. I've never seen any thing about him on the news. I don't watch late night TV or late night talk shows. I don't read tabloid magazines, nor do I look at magazine covers in the grocery store. I don't watch the Rose parade. I've never seen the Simpsons. Ever. I've never heard of Clifford's Puppy Days (though my son liked Clifford the Big Red Dog when he was little). I don't Twitter. I DO keep up with pop culture as much as possible.
It feels to me that anyone who doesn't know him is considered "out of touch" by several posters on this thread. The above list wasn't meant to be exhaustive - it was kind of tongue in cheek to show how far and wide his work is known. I never said tabloid magazine and honestly doubt he has been covered by them. But you will see him covered regularly in news magazine (Time, Newsweek, etc.), Rolling Stone, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair, etc. He isn't a new phenomenon and has a pretty significant body of work going back 30 years, so I am seriously surprised so many don't know his name. What are your sources for pop culture news? (sincere question, no snark ) |
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Post by mnmloveli on Sept 17, 2019 22:26:39 GMT
I have tons of room on my bench! We can watch fiction movies together! 😁 Better make it a super long couch, cause im parking on it too! I’ll bring my own folding chair ! LOL |
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#americanadultfail 
Clearly he slacked off on this one.
Even if you don't watch PBS/documentaries, I'm shocked at how many don't know the name. He will absolutely be on every major news program, late night TV and talk show while promoting the newest series and has been for decades. His name/face/series has been on multiple magazine covers. His box sets of DVDs and videos were front and center at Big Box stores during the holiday season for years.
