Television

KCET unveils first five shows from new partnership

Here's what KCET has come up with to kick off its teaming with Eyetronics Media and Studios, announced in August. From tonight's press release:

Ocean Alive: Emmy award-winning filmmaker, educator, environmentalist and ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau will host an extraordinary new show that combines the beauty of Southern California and the glamour of Hollywood with the powerful message of conservation.

Department of State: A rotating group of global media correspondents will lead intriguing weekly half-hour conversations and analysis with former public figures and decision-makers about world news of the day.

California Game Changers: Merging the science and the style; the technology, innovation and entertainment of California, California Game Changers is a half-hour weekly program exploring those only-in-California industries, innovators and inventions.

Classic Cool Theatre: Viewers will embark on a cinematic journey into classic Hollywood through a new film series that brings the nostalgia, drama and style of vintage Hollywood into their homes.

Retrostory: A new bi-weekly documentary series inspires and educates viewers with the remarkable stories of the 20th Century through a Southern California lens.


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