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.

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.

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...

04-04-11, 08:10 PM	#1
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 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: 19,379 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: 19,379 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"

04-05-11, 01:29 PM	#9
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.