THE HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT Hosted by James Avory - Eight half hour programs documents Black Achievement in America, for Ambrose Video Publishing premiering on PBS stations. Producer, Writer, 2005
A COMPLETE HISTORY OF U.S. WARS Hosted by George Kennedy - Eight half hour programs on United States Wars, for Ambrose Video Publishing premiering on PBS stations. Producer, Writer, 2004
20th CENTURY TURNING POINTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY - Eight half hour programs detailing specific turning points in the 20th Century of American History for High School students for Ambrose Video Publishing. Producer, Writer, 2003-4
17th CENTURY TURNING POINTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY - Eight half hour programs detailing specific turning points in the 17th Century of American History for High School students for Ambrose Video Publishing. Producer, Writer, 2002-3
18th CENTURY TURNING POINTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY - Eight half hour programs detailing specific turning points in the 18th Century of American History for High School students for Ambrose Video Publishing. Producer, Writer, 2002
SEARCHING FOR HAIZMANN - A full length feature film in the thriller genre. Co-Writer, Co-Producer, 2002-3. Currently distributed on DVD by BCI Eclipse.
HOW SCIENTISTS WORK SERIES - A three part series for Junior High students on basic scientific principles including experiments and historical information. Writer, Producer, 2002. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning.
DINOSAUR: EGGS AND BABIES -
A 60 minute documentary covering the life cycle of various dinosaurs, include animation and interviews with specialists. Currently in home distribution with Janson Media. Writer, Producer, 2002
'TIL DEATH DO US PART - A full length feature film about a couple who in a last ditch effort, go for a day hike in the mountains to reconnect and rediscover what brought them together. At first their efforts work, but when a deadly stalker starts playing games with them they begin to turn on each other. Currently distributed on DVD by BCI Eclipse. Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Co-Director, 2000
GEOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES SERIES - Eight 20-minute programs describing different aspects of Geography including basic concepts, climate & weather, physical features, and globes and maps. Intended for Junior High School students with Clearvue/EAV. Producer, Writer, 1999-2000.
MAPPING THE U.S. GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY - Two 30-minute programs in a series. One explains basic map skills, while the other explores the upper Great Lake States. Intended for Junior High School students. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Writer, 1999.
CLOUDS, WEATHER, & LIFE - A cheerful overview of basic types of clouds and the hydrologic cycle. Intended for young audiences (K - 6th grade). Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Writer 1999.
THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK - The pilot for a proposed, comedic TV series involving the adventures of a boy with an overactive imagination, and narrated by his dog, Sylvester. This first, fun-filled show about Stevie, who finally learns his lesson about making up excuses for why his homework isnšt completed, is geared to ages 6 - 11. Distributed by Questar. Producer, 1999.
BEST FRIENDS - A theatrical short exploring child abuse through the eyes of two 11-year-olds who meet for an hour and become best friends, and then never see each other again. Producer, 1999.
SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA - A Two-part program on the physical and human geography of the area emphasizing the tropical rain forest, coastal waters, major land forms, and the history of its people. For ages K - 12. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Writer 1998.
NATIVE AMERICAN ROCK ART OF THE SOUTHWEST - A presentation narrated by Graham Greene with original music by David Arkenstone. This program displays a wealth of artistic treasures on rock formations throughout the Southwestern United States. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Director, Writer, 1998.
EL NIÑO AND THE LINK BETWEEN OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE, & WEATHER - A show designed to help explain the far-reaching effects of the oceanic warming phenomenon called, El Niño. Distributed by Clearvue/EAV. Producer, Director, Writer, 1997.
INDIANS OF TEXAS - A three part series consisting of the history of Texas Native Americans. The series discusses the earliest Americans, the Paleoindians, the indians of the plains who used their horses to conquer and control the southern plains for 300 years, and the agricultural indians, of the past and present, living in the southern region of the United States. Distributed by Clearvue/EAV. Producer, Director, Writer, 1997.
ECONOMICS: A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING THE BASIC CONCEPTS - A three part, closed captioned, series including fundamental economic concepts, microeconomic concepts, and macroeconomic concepts. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Director, Writer, 1997.
THE AMERICAN PIONEERING EXPERIENCE - A five part series. Includes the following titles: Daniel Boone and the First American Pioneers; Gold Seekers and Mountain Men; Covered Wagons and the Western Expansion; Ohio Boatmen and the Pioneering Farmers; Old Texas and the Trail Drivers. Through these shows, students learn about the pioneering experience that has been at the core of the American world view since the founding days of the country; an experience in which responsibility fell, not on the government or society, but upon the shoulders of individuals and communities. This definition of freedom, whatever its reality, is still the dream for many of Americašs citizens today. Distributed by Clearvue/EAV. Producer, director, writer, 1996.
ECONOMICS: THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONSUMPTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES - A five part series. Economics is the science of how people use resources to satisfy their wants and needs. Through five stand-alone programs, this series introduces the student to the basic concepts of economics. Understanding economic concepts and principles has become increasingly important in preparing the student for negotiating the ever faster changing world of jobs, business and life decisions. The series lays a strong foundation for making wise choices in our increasingly economics driven future. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning.
Producer, director, writer, 1996.
WHERE WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY - A three part series. For many primary children, the only environment they are familiar with is their immediate neighborhood. Linking neighborhoods, businesses, and public places broadens their boundaries. They are encouraged to see how each theme is interdependent on the other. The series also lays the foundation for later economic study. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Director, Writer, 1996.
VIOLENCE: DEALING WITH ANGER IN THE FORMATIVE YEARS - Violence is a learned behavior, and this video teaches children alternative skills to use before violent reactions become habitual. Educator, martial artist and conflict resolution expert Thomas Crum uses his easy to remember B.L.T. - Breathe, Learn and Talk - methods and examples of people like Michael Jordan to show that true power springs from being centered and calm. Real-life situations are dramatized in "before" and "after" scenes to show students how to be powerful without resorting to violence. Currently distributed by Discovery/United Learning. Producer, Director, 1995.
A NORMAN ROCKWELL CHRISTMAS STORY - An hour long video in which the classic Norman Rockwell painting "Skating With Grandfather" comes to life. Michael Grant, whose father is missing in action in Korea, meets the rich and lonely Samuel Cavanaugh while they both are skating on the frozen swimming hole. The young boy and the old man have a great deal to teach and give one another and together they learn what Christmas can really be. Premiered on Hallmark Channel. Producer, Assistant Director, 1995.
LEGEND OF THE SPIRIT DOG - A feature length movie co-production with the Discovery Channel about an eleven year old, Jed McCormick, who lives with his mother in the wild out-back of Alaska. The local Fish and Wildlife Ranger brings in a hurt wild and beautiful wolf-dog and Jed's life begins to change. Jed's enemy is the ravenmaster, a dark wizard who hunts wolves from a helicopter and dumps toxic waste in an abandoned mine in the Eskimo's sacred hills. After capturing Spirit he vows to destroy Jed and use Spirit's powers for his own evil ends. Deep in the mine, Jed, armed with a sacred drum and a powerful and mystical Spirit-catcher, finally faces the raven master. Distributed by Lions Gate. Producer, Co-writer, 1994.
PEPPER AND ALL THE LEGS - A 23 minute live-action adaptation of Dick Gackenbach's story (Seabury, 1978). Reflecting on the short-legged dog's world, the camera never reveals the torsos or faces belonging to the human feet that disappear up the stairs every night. This is a story of a black-and-tan dachshund's amusing escapades. Producer 1992.
JOURNEY TO STEINBECK'S BAJA - A PBS special. Eighteen modern-day adventurers arrive in San Diego and board the Searcher to retrace the route that Steinbeck and Ricketts traveled. Loosely based on Steinbeck's book, The Log from the Sea of Cortez and augmented by quotation from the book, this program documents the journey of the Searcher as it retraces the Western Flier's route. Producer, writer 1992.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK - A 55 minute travelogue about the high adventure in Colorado's mountain country. Looks at unusual plants and animals, the changing seasons, mountain climbing, the Continental Divide, and many other aspects of the "Land of Many Peaks." Producer, writer 1990.
MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE: THE WINDSTAR EXPERIMENT - A 46 minute co-production with The Discovery Channel about the Aspen, Colorado based Windstar Foundation, a new age organization co-founded by John Denver and Aikido expert Tom Crum. The program takes a look inside this citizens group and explores the actions they are taking to secure an environmentally sound and peaceful future. Narrated by Dennis Weaver with original music by Peter Kater. Producer, writer 1989.
FOSSILS! FOSSILS!
AUSTRIA: THE LAND OF MUSIC
ARGENTINA
ZOO DAY
CHINA: A HISTORY
CHINA: A HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
CHINA: ZHAO XUAN AT SCHOOL
DISCOVERING CHINA AND TIBET
THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
DIGGING DINOSAURS
ANOTHER AFRICA
THE NATURE OF ZOOS
THE CHEESEMASTERS
WISCONSIN PERSPECTIVES
HOW'S YOUR EQ COMING?
SHAKE RAGE ALLEY - 1/2 hour pilot of soap opera. Director, editor, 1983.
Also, numerous commercial/industrial films, and documentaries from 1972 - 1982. |
 
Purchase the series
History of War
Searching For Haizmann
Dinosaur Eggs & Babies
'Til Death Do Us Part
A Norman Rockwell
Christmas Story
The Legend of Spirit Dog
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