Thanksgiving travel is in full swing, so this week, we’re exploring the tangible and emotional qualities of what we call “home.”
We’re also expressing gratitude. Thank you for supporting GBH in all the various ways you do. We’re grateful you’re here. <3
Yours in media,
Elizabeth He, Visual Communications Editor
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The Places We Live
First Minute Ever of This Old House (1 min clip)
Here’s the first time viewers like you met This Old House in 1979. A quick blast from the past!
10 Homes That Changed America (55 min episode)
Meet the talented architects who brought these buildings to life, their often-eccentric clients, and the lucky individuals who now call these historic homes their own. Time for house tours!
Craft in America: HOME (55 min episode)
Visit artists whose environments are filled with meaning and metaphor. What’s inside?
What Does “Home” Mean?
Stories from the Stage: Grace Talusan’s Road Trip to America and Citizenship (7 min clip)
Grace Talusan shares how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans. Embark on her journey.
The House (1 hr documentary)
A decade in the making, young filmmaker Tim O’Donnell chronicles his father’s journey to recovery following a traumatic brain injury. Watch this family’s story.
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story (series)
Two Indigenous artists create new works reflecting on their tribal homelands at the Wind River Indian Reservation. They travel there to reconnect with their ancestors and share their art with a community that is somewhat isolated. How is their art received?
Chosen Home (26 min episode)
Home isn’t just a place; it’s where you find belonging. Through struggle, sacrifice, and hope, immigrants leave everything behind to cross borders in search of a place to call their own. These are stories of finding community, identity, and home.
Recipe of the Week
Apple Cranberry Crumble from Lidia Bastianich (recipe)
Lidia Bastianich reminds us that the simple, kind gesture of cooking for others can make a big impact. Share the love and bake this classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Family & Gratitude
Serving Dignity: Lidia Joins No Res Gourmet’s Mission (3 min clip)
What began as one man cooking gourmet meals to serve dignity on a plate for neighbors experiencing homelessness has grown into a vibrant volunteer movement. In Altadena, CA, Lidia joins Firas Ayyad and No Res Gourmet as they bring joy, music, and five-course meals to those impacted by wildfires. Watch the story unfold!
Finding Your Roots: “Family: Lost and Found” (52 min episode)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA detective work to solve haunting family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez. Unravel deep secrets and uncover lost ancestors.
The Art and Music of All Creatures Great and Small (article)
Learn more about the iconic theme music, title sequences, and the bucolic setting of this viewer favorite. Immerse yourself in cozy and homey vibes.
Off Topic
- Ever wonder why pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving staple? This popular fall fruit (yes, fruit!) has a story that stretches from pre-Columbian traditions to today’s holiday table — read on to learn how it became a classic (article).
- Can wild turkeys be good pets? Learn the story of a special music-loving turkey named Waddles (2 min short).
- There’s a new walking club for creative women in Boston. Get into the flow state through movement and art (45 sec clip).
