Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Little Women on Masterpiece (#4816)

Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott and loved by generations of women worldwide, “Little Women” is a universal coming-of-age story. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood.

With the help of their mother, Marmee — and while their father is away at war — the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love to loss and marriage. This adaptation is from the award-winning creator of “Call the Midwife,” Heidi Thomas, who also wrote “Cranford” and the latter-day “Upstairs Downstairs” for Masterpiece.

Airs on WXXI-TV May 20, 2018 at 8:00 pm (2 hour program)
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Discovering Beverly Cleary

Award-winning author Beverly Cleary is internationally known for her characters Ramona Quimby, Henry and Ribsy, Ralph S. Mouse, and others. Her first book, Henry Higgins, was an immediate bestseller, and changed the course of writing for children. Today, more that 91 million copies of her books and read around the world, in 14 languages.

In this original documentary, filmed as Beverly Cleary was approaching herĀ 100th birthday, enjoy a rare interview with the author. Tour the neighborhood in Portland, Oregon that her stories made famous, and meet authors who have been inspired by her work. Discover what it was like to work with Beverly Cleary, and meet two of the illustrators of her books.

Airs on WXXI-TV May 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm (1/2 hour program)
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