George Marshall Special to Air on PBS Stations

by Mike Mcdonnough on February 24, 2009

in Business News

    Janson Media announced today that its documentary, George Marshall and the American Century will be airing on several PBS stations across the country, including KVIE (Sacramento, CA); Rhode Island PBS; Idaho Public TV; KERA-TV (Dallas, TX), Vegas PBS; Arkansas PTV, and WMVS-TV (Milwaukee, WI).

    George Marshall and the American Century features rare historical footage and recordings of Marshall and President Roosevelt and Truman, as well as exclusive interviews with General Matthew B. Ridgway, journalist Eric Sevareid, former Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford and many others. It brings to life the tenacious diplomat and strategist who won battles in both the European theater and on Capitol Hill, and recalls the military leader who recognized the somber legacy of war.

    The 90 minute special produced by Great Projects Film Company is voluminous of critical acclaim, boasting an Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical Programming, a CINE Golden Eagle from the council on International Nontheatrical Events and a Silver Apple from the National Educational Film & Video Festival.

    “A hugely dramatic chronicle.” – The Wall Street Journal

    “A stunningly beautiful story about a great American” – General Colin L. Powell

    Check the local listings for George Marshall and the American Century by clicking here.

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