Ken Burns Civil War

Bilge_Rat · 04-04-11, 08:10 PM

In celebration of the 150th anniversary, PBS is running it all week. Still the best documentary ever made about the US Civil War.

Torplexed · 04-04-11, 08:16 PM

Yeah, I've got the whole series on DVD, but find myself watching it anyway.

It's that compelling.

Platapus · 04-04-11, 08:26 PM

Sounds interesting. But don't tell me how it ends. I want to be surprised.

Torplexed · 04-04-11, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Sounds interesting. But don't tell me how it ends. I want to be surprised.

Abe Lincoln wakes up in bed with Suzanne Pleshette to find the past four years were all a dream.

No wait...that's how the Newhart show ended.

Platapus · 04-04-11, 08:35 PM

I would not mind waking up with her.

I always thought she was kinda cute.

bookworm_020 · 04-05-11, 03:00 AM

Have it on DVD as well and still get a kick out of watching it.

Sailor Steve · 04-05-11, 03:06 AM

At the time it stirred up a bit of controversy. Half the letters to TV Guide complained it focused too much on the slavery issue. The other half complained it didn't focus on the slavery issue enough. The third half complained about the talk about slavery. The fourth half thought it was great.

I complained that it was way too short and left out a bunch of good stories I had read, and missed most of the naval war. My friend Rocky laughed and told me to pull my head out of my...history books and enjoy it for what it was. What it was was great storytelling, entertaining and informative at the same time.

It's not the only great documentary Ken Burns has made.

TLAM Strike · 04-05-11, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Sounds interesting. But don't tell me how it ends. I want to be surprised.

Some people down south would say the ending hasn't been written yet...

August · 04-05-11, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Abe Lincoln wakes up in bed with Suzanne Pleshette to find the past four years were all a dream.

No wait...that's how the Newhart show ended.

"What blonde?"

That ending was pure genius.

Sailor Steve · 04-05-11, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by August

"What blonde?"

That ending was pure genius.

Best finale for a TV show ever.

Armistead · 04-05-11, 01:29 PM

Soon we'll ge to see the Director's cut of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Think they come out late May. Not sure how long Gettysburg will be now, but Gods and Generals will be over 6 hours and include other battles. Many reviewers say as long as it is, it's a much better version and when it was cut up it lost much of it's flow. Course Gettysburg was much better and I re-enacted in both.

nikimcbee · 04-05-11, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Soon we'll ge to see the Director's cut of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Think they come out late May. Not sure how long Gettysburg will be now, but Gods and Generals will be over 6 hours and include other battles. Many reviewers say as long as it is, it's a much better version and when it was cut up it lost much of it's flow. Course Gettysburg was much better and I re-enacted in both.

So what did you think about GaG?

Tchocky · 04-05-11, 01:45 PM

Ken Burns Down Bar For The Insurance

nikimcbee · 04-05-11, 01:52 PM

Nevermind Ken Burns.

I can watch that series...once. Anymore, it makes a great sedative

. Garrison Keillor

, hands down, the most boring narrator...and the music

I think they played it waaaaay too slow. The series overall is good, but GK and the music ruin for me.

funny story, When I was substitute teaching, we were watching the Ken Burns CW show. Ten minutes into the show, a girl turns to me and says; "Is this whole thing gunna be like this?"
"Yes. Yes it is and I'm sorry." I had to watch it 5 times that day.

Another time when I was subbing and I got to pick the material (I was subbing for this teacher for several weeks), I had the class was "Civil War Battles, Battle of Shiloh" by the history channel

. It was great, the class (all periods too

) really got into the film. That series focuses on one point and a few characters. And in this episode, focuses on the Hornet's Nest.

August · 04-05-11, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Soon we'll ge to see the Director's cut of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Think they come out late May. Not sure how long Gettysburg will be now, but Gods and Generals will be over 6 hours and include other battles. Many reviewers say as long as it is, it's a much better version and when it was cut up it lost much of it's flow. Course Gettysburg was much better and I re-enacted in both.

So come clean. Point yourself out.

04-04-11, 08:10 PM	#1
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Ken Burns Civil War In celebration of the 150th anniversary, PBS is running it all week. Still the best documentary ever made about the US Civil War. __________________

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I've got the whole series on DVD, but find myself watching it anyway. It's that compelling. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Sounds interesting. But don't tell me how it ends. I want to be surprised. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I would not mind waking up with her. I always thought she was kinda cute. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Have it on DVD as well and still get a kick out of watching it. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	At the time it stirred up a bit of controversy. Half the letters to TV Guide complained it focused too much on the slavery issue. The other half complained it didn't focus on the slavery issue enough. The third half complained about the talk about slavery. The fourth half thought it was great. I complained that it was way too short and left out a bunch of good stories I had read, and missed most of the naval war. My friend Rocky laughed and told me to pull my head out of my...history books and enjoy it for what it was. What it was was great storytelling, entertaining and informative at the same time. It's not the only great documentary Ken Burns has made. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Soon we'll ge to see the Director's cut of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Think they come out late May. Not sure how long Gettysburg will be now, but Gods and Generals will be over 6 hours and include other battles. Many reviewers say as long as it is, it's a much better version and when it was cut up it lost much of it's flow. Course Gettysburg was much better and I re-enacted in both.

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Ken Burns Down Bar For The Insurance __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Nevermind Ken Burns.I can watch that series...once. Anymore, it makes a great sedative. Garrison Keillor, hands down, the most boring narrator...and the music I think they played it waaaaay too slow. The series overall is good, but GK and the music ruin for me. funny story, When I was substitute teaching, we were watching the Ken Burns CW show. Ten minutes into the show, a girl turns to me and says; "Is this whole thing gunna be like this?" "Yes. Yes it is and I'm sorry." I had to watch it 5 times that day. Another time when I was subbing and I got to pick the material (I was subbing for this teacher for several weeks), I had the class was "Civil War Battles, Battle of Shiloh" by the history channel. It was great, the class (all periods too) really got into the film. That series focuses on one point and a few characters. And in this episode, focuses on the Hornet's Nest. __________________