The Classic TV Archive - US Documentary Series
The Passing Parade
Episode Guide - April 2005
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THE PASSING PARADE
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production
for
Syndication (theatrical shorts re-edited for tv.)
Produced/Narrated by  John Nesbitt

US Anthology/Documentary series (1938-49 theatricals )(1961-66 tv)   68 + episodes x 15 minutes

Premise:
Touching drama revealing the lives of people and events of the past.
Theatrical Shorts (originally 1938-49) edited for television in the early 60's
New episodes may have been produced for television (to be verified)

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Synidicated Program

[--] The Passing Parade: THE IMMORTAL BLACKSMITH
The story of blacksmith Tom Davenport and his invention of the printing-press
motor.

[--] The Passing Parade: THE GIANT OF NORWAY
The efforts of statesman Fridtjof Nansen to assist refugees as they return
home after World War II.

[--] The Passing Parade: MAGIC ON A STICK
John Walker's discovery of the safety match.

[--] The Passing Parade: MY OLD TOWN
Life in a small American town before the invention of the automobile.

[--] The Passing Parade: PEOPLE ON PAPER
A history of the comic strip, beginning with "The Yellow Kid."

[--] The Passing Parade: STAIRWAY TO LIGHT
French doctor Philippe Pinel's efforts in the treatment of the mentally ill.

[--] The Passing Parade:
Narrated by John Nesbitt
(1) THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE WEATHER FORECAST
(2) THE HISTORY OF THE MODERN COMIC STRIP
(Aired 21Nov64, Ch. 11 WPIX (Independant) NYC, Sat 8:30am)

[--] The Passing Parade: DREAM
Narrated by John Nesbitt
A film about common types of nightmares.
(Aired 31Mar/01Apr66 Ch.11 WPIX (Independant) NYC, Thur/Fri 12:00 midnight)

[--] The Passing Parade: THE FABULOUS FRAUD
Narrated by John Nesbitt
The Story of Anton Mesmer, whose use of hypnotism, brought him
renown as a healer. [ta]
(Aired 01/02Apr66 Ch.11 WPIX (Independant) NYC, Fri/Sat 12:00 midnight)

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