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The Nevada Experience  

The Nevada Experience #201
(Total length: 59:00; First broadcast: February 26, 1991)

  • Segment #1: "The Biggest Little Arch"
    (Producer: Rosemary
    McCarthy; Length: 15:13)
    "The Biggest Little Arch" traces the history of the Reno Arch from its beginnings as a highway promotion, through its three versions, to its current position as a social icon.
  • Segment #2: "Basque Hotels"
    (Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 18:28)

    "Basque Hotels" examines the vanishing Basque hotel, which served as the dominant social and cultural influence for the Basque immigrants of Nevada for almost 100 years.
    Review Lesson Plans for the Show.
  • Segment #3: "Sallie Springmeyer"
    (Producer: Kyle Thatcher; Length: 22:10)

    In this profile, long time Nevada resident Sallie Springmeyer talks about her experiences in the divorce industry and her life on the Springmeyer Ranch.

The Nevada Experience #202
Top of page.(Total length: 59:23; First broadcast: April 30, 1991)

  • Segment #1: "Desert Mirage: Traces of Nevada's Prehistoric Past"
    (Producer: Rosemary
    McCarthy; Length: 14:48)
    "Desert Mirage: Traces of Nevada's Prehistoric Past" tells the story of the prehistoric Indians, who inhabited the shores of Lake Lahontan, through an examination of the Graves Point petroglyphs and an exploration of Hidden Cave and other archeological evidence.
  • Segment #2: "Frontier Baseball"
    (Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 17:42)

    "Frontier Baseball" chronicles the early history of baseball in Nevada, from the 1860's to the World War I era.
  • Segment #3: "In My Life"
    (Producer: William R. Craig; Length: 23:14)

    "In My Life" profiles longtime Virginia City resident Jack Curran and presents his views on the changes he has witnessed in his lifetime.

The Nevada Experience #203
Top of page.(Total length: 54:04; First broadcast: June 25, 1991)

  • Segment #1: "The Reno Cure"
    (Producer: Rosemary
    McCarthy; Length: 17:28)
    "The Reno Cure" is a look at the divorce industry in Reno, from its beginning at the turn of the century, through its heyday in the 1930's to the present.
  • Segment #2: "The Oxbow Nature Area"
    (Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 14:28)

    In this segment, we visit the Oxbow Nature Study Area for a tour of its facilities and a look at its educational activities. Many examples of the indigenous wildlife are also featured.
  • Segment #3: "The Fourth Ward School"
    (Producer: Norm Nielsen; Length: 17:54)

    "The Fourth Ward School" tells the story of the historic school in Virginia City. The school is now a museum.
    Review Lesson Plans for the Show.

The Nevada Experience #204
Top of page.(Total length: 56:58; First broadcast: July 30, 1991)

  • Segment #1: "The Pony"
    (Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 19:30)

    "
    In The Pony," the history and significance of the Pony Express is explored. In combination with old photos, scenes of Pony Express station ruins and riding reenactments, members of the National Pony Express Association, tell the story of the Pony Express in Nevada.
    Review Lesson Plans for the Show.
  • Segment #2: "Warren Nelson: One Lucky Guy"
    (Producer: Rosemary McCarthy; Length: 13:10)

    Nelson is often called the "Father of Keno", a game he developed from an ancient Chinese lottery game. In Warren Nelson: One Lucky Guy, he shares his views of gambling and gamblers and reflects on why he has prospered for over fifty years in such a competitive arena.
  • Segment #3: "Beatty: Ghost Towns and Gateways"
    (Producer: Mitch Fox; Length: 19:58)

    "Beatty: Ghost Towns and Gateways," produced by KLVX in Las Vegas, profiles the town of Beatty, Nevada and its residents.

The Nevada Experience #205
Top of page.(Total length: 51:42; First broadcast: September 24, 1991)

  • Segment #1: "Vikingsholm"
    (Producer: Rosemary
    McCarthy; Length: 14:01)
    In "Vikingsholm, we discover a castle hidden at the base of Eagle Falls on the shore of Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. As we explore the Scandinavian-style mansion, we learn about the building itself, about the owner Mrs. Lora Knight and about the lifestyle of the social elite of the 1920's.
  • Segment #2: "Volunteer Fireman of the Comstock"
    (Producer: Rick Adams; Length: 17:38)

    "Volunteer Fireman of the Comstock" traces the history of volunteer fire departments during the Comstock Era. Subjects covered include early fire fighting equipment, fire fighting techniques, the social aspects of volunteer fire companies, and the rivalry that developed among the various engine companies.
    Review Lesson Plans for the Show.
  • Segment #3: "The Carson City Mint"
    (Producer: Norm Nielsen; Length: 15:13)

    "The Carson City Mint" traces the history and significance of the United States Mint in Carson City.
 
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