Pilot Film and Television Productions
1) Venice
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explores Venice includes St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, Lido, Burano, Grand Canal, and Doge's Palace.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Traveler Sami Sabiti starts his journey in Seattle, then heads southwest to the logging town of Hoquiam. Hitching a ride to Astoria, he then heads across the Cascade range to Mount Hood. He also visits the city of Portland and Mount St. Helens.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Zay Harding goes on an adventure to the ends of the Earth, from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, the South Shetland Islands, and on to Antarctica. He sails the Antarctic Peninsula marveling at cathedral sized glaciers, icebergs, and an array of wildlife. Follow Harding as he ice climbs, kayaks, camps, and even plunges into the ice cold Antarctic waters. His journey ends with a treacherous crossing of The Drake Passage...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Globe Trekker Adela Ucar's Turkish adventure begins in the historical town of Konya, a bastion of Islamic faith and Seljuk culture. It is home to the whirling dervish orders, ancient mosques and markets, perfumed with Eastern spices, and a place where Muslim pilgrims mingle with secular citizens in tranquil tea gardens. She visits the city of Diyarbakir with its huge basalt city walls, studded by mighty gates, it's the epicenter of Kurdish culture....
Series
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Part One, Jerusalem: Visits the ancient city of Jerusalem, ventures into the Palestinian West Bank and explores one of the world's natural wonders, the Dead Sea. Part Two, Israel: Zay Harding walks in the footsteps of Jesus, discovers the mysteries of Kabbalah, explores the crusader tunnels of Akko, lives it up in modern Tel Aviv, and treks the mighty Negev Desert.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Justine Shapiro follows the Blue Ridge Parkway, journeying to Tennessee and the city of Nashville. She visits its famous country music sites and the old plantation home of US President, Andrew Jackson. Justine then hits the legendary Route 66, stopping at a giant cattle auction in Oklahoma City. She then joins the 'Trail of Tears' memorial walk for Native Americans before crossing the Texas Panhandle into Arizona where she visits the world's best...
8) Myanmar
Series
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Closed off to the world for centuries, Myanmar (Burma) has now risen to the top of many travel destination lists and is now as warm and welcoming as the ruling military junta were harsh and oppressive. Megan McCormick dives into the heart of the country to get the low down. Megan starts her journey in Yangon, then visits popular Inle Lake. She takes a bumpy train journey to Mandalay and Bagan which was once capital of the Kingdom that fully integrated...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Globe Trekker's Holly Morris discovers two South American countries that share a similar name but couldn't be more different, Uruguay and Paraguay. In Uruguay's capital Montevideo, Holly discovers its colonial Spanish history and charm and tries the local cuisine. She travels down to the beach to get a taste of the annual carnival festivities. On to Paraguay, Holly heads to its capital Asuncion to learn about its colonial and political past, before...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Nova Scotia native Zoe D'Amato as she journeys across Eastern Canada. Starting at Cape Spear, the eastern most point of North America; Halifax, to check out a haunted restaurant before heading north to Cape Breton Island. Then to Prince Edward Island, to learn about the Harness Racing; before heading across the eight-mile Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick to do some kayaking and lobster fishing.
Series
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (500 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explore the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, visit the glaciers of Patagonia, scale volcanoes, wander through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Lost City of the Tayrona, trek to Angel Falls or tango till dawn in Buenos Aires! Globe Trekker's Ultimate South America three-DVD Set offers all these experiences and more!
12) Central Japan
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Video tour of central Japan. See Buddhist temples, world heritage sites, the Gion district of Kyoto, Osaka, Iga-Ueno, the Japanese Alps, Sado Island, Himeji, and more.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Netherlands - Join Brianna Barnes as she embarks across The Netherlands. Amsterdam City Guide 2 - Brianna Barnes and Jonathan Atherton explore Amsterdam, a city known for its progressive spirit, canals, bicycles, art, history, and culture.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Roving Globe Trekker host Zay Harding ventures to the heart of the Caribbean and discovers sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history, and great music. Join Zay on an incredible adventure to Puerto Rico, the 'island of enchantment'.
19) Mongolia
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.)
Language
English
Description
Mongolia, sandwiched between Russia and China, was part of the Soviet bloc for more than 60 years. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it has been a free and democratic country. Ian Wright takes a train from Beijing, China, to Ulaan Baatar or "Red Hero", Mongolia's present day capital. He travels north-west to Karakorum then across the Gobi desert before returning to Ulaan Bataar in time for the annual Naadam festival.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
East Texas: Zay Harding ventures across the eastern half of Texas, beginning in 'cow town' Fort Worth to discover everything about cowboys, guns, and rodeos. He then visits the fashionable city of Dallas, and the scene of the Kennedy assassination. West Texas: Beginning in the state capital Austin where Zay discovers its vibrant arts and music scene. He then heads to San Antonio to explore the Alamo and spend the night in a haunted hotel.