Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

Geoffrey C. Ward has written scripts for Ken Burns for the past thirty years, and his incredible life uniquely fits him for the job. He survived polio, hunted tigers in India as a teenager, and has an ancestor who bankrupted Ulysses S. Grant. 

On August 21, the first total solar eclipse since 1979 that can be seen in the lower 48 states will cross America. In Chicago, we'll see 87% of the sun covered. The Adler Planetarium shares tips and fun facts about eclipse: "Pictures don't do it justice."

In 2003, Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Peter, Paul & Mary, Arlo Guthrie, and more gathered in Carnegie Hall to celebrate the influential folk impresario Harold Leventhal. Learn about the background of the concert and careers of these folk legends.

Try two recipes from Cook's Country that take beloved dishes and make them in a skillet: Pizza Margherita, and a giant Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Lynn Novick, co-director with Ken Burns of the ten-part, eighteen hour documentary series The Vietnam War, which premieres in September, discusses the potential lessons of the war and one of the most affecting moments of her filming career.

Explore upcoming adaptations of books on PBS, from beloved classics to contemporary novels, on National Book Lover's Day. In development are versions of one of the most famous American novels, an English book with a familiar star, and a liberating story set in the 1920s.

43 years ago today, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the Presidency on national television. The next day, August 9, he resigned.

One of Chicago's most iconic emblems came out of an unlikely alliance between a gruff, conservative mayor and a sensuous, progressive artist. Through the mediation of a charming bon vivant architect, they changed the face of public art in America. 

The technical challenge in the semifinal episode of this season of The Great British Baking Show is a savarin, a yeasted cake soaked in liqueur. Try a citrus-flavored version garnished with fruit and Chantilly cream. The final two episodes air Friday, August 4.

"It was time to present a historical perspective of Arab Americans," says Abe Kasbo, creator of the documentary The Arab Americans, which traces the history and contributions of Arabs in America since the first immgirants of the late 19th century. 

In Ireland's Wild Coast, cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson explores the magnificent wildlife and landscape of the islands, shores, and waters of Ireland's Atlantic coast. Catch a glimpse of what awaits in the show, with some unbelievable photography. 

Mary and Paul often pull out some obscure recipes for the technical challenges on The Great British Baking Show. Have you heard of them before? Can you identify them? The show's final two episodes air Friday, August 4.

The final part of Remember Me is a murky lake, swirling with drowned bodies, complex backstories, and supernatural plots. Tom's relation to Isha is revealed; the tragic story of his marriage is explained; Hannah rushes to save Sean; and everyone begins to believe in ghosts.

As Mrs. Maguire's marriage to Jack nears, a boy goes missing. Sidney makes a momentous decision in his relationship with Amanda. Geordie struggles to cope with his separation from his family. Leonard begins to stand up for himself.

July 29 is Lasagna Day, the perfect opportunity to invite a bunch of friends and family over and make a hearty lasagna to share with them. Don't have a recipe? Try Lidia Bastianich's classic Italian-American version, filled with her own meat sauce.