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The Spirit of Fort Douglas

Once strategically set apart from Salt Lake City and viewed with dread, Fort Douglas is now a global community - the place where athletes from around the world will stay as they compete in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games.

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Released Tuesday February 5th, 2002

Alf Engen: Utah's Athlete of the Century

Utah ski legend Alf Engen is often credited as the man who put Utah on the international ski map. The documentary tells his story, from his Norwegian roots to his American successes, including Alta ski resort, home to the "best snow in the world."

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Released Sunday February 3rd, 2002

Utah Sports: Chasing the Dream

A look at a few of the athletes and athletic events that have taken place here in the Beehive state. Gene Fullmer recalls his experiences out side the ring as he was preparing to fight Sugar Ray Robinson in Las Vegas the outcome might surprise you. Alma Richards a native born Utahn competed in the 1912 Olympics at Stockholm, Sweden. Where did he find his strength? Who can forget the Cinderella team of 1944? Arnie Ferrin and Wat Misaka relive those days that led up to that unforgettable game. Narrated by Craig Bollerjack.

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Released Sunday February 3rd, 2002

Why the Cowboy Sings

"Why the Cowboy Sings" is a journey across the open West to explore this unique genre of folk art.

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Released Thursday December 6th, 2001

Utah in the '50s: Salt Lake City

It was the best of times. Everyone liked Ike, and they loved Mayor Earl J. Glade. Young people drove snazzy cars and wore snazzy clothes. And when Utahns went downtown to shop, eat or go to the movies, they dressed to the nines.

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Released Sunday December 2nd, 2001

The Great Salt Lake: America's Legacy of Wetlands

Narrated by Joanne Woodward. Within the Great Salt Lake, not much can survive the harsh, saline waters. Along its shore, however, are some of the world's most pristine, ecologically diverse wetlands, home to millions of migratory birds.

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Released Sunday November 25th, 2001

Utah's Greek-Americans

From the past to the present, this documentary highlights the rich immigrant history, commitment to faith, and family heritage among Utah's Greeks.

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Released Thursday November 30th, 2000

Fire in the Hole

A two-hour documentary offers a powerful examination of the mining wars that shaped the West during the early 1900s.

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Released Thursday May 18th, 2000

Flagship in the Desert: 150 Years at the University of Utah

Take a walk through the campus of yesteryear and meet the school's presidents, alumni, faculty, and athletes who've made the U. what is today.

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Released Sunday February 27th, 2000

The Greatest Snow on Earth: Utah's Skiing Story

The first comprehensive documentary on skiing in Utah travels the state to explore the skiers, resorts, and technologies of the past and present.

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Released Thursday December 16th, 1999

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