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National Geographic channel Return of the King --beyond the movie (TV special)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/highlights/lotr.html | 12-19-03 | none

Posted on 12/20/2003 2:15:38 PM PST by LadyDoc

Beyond the Movie—The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Premieres Friday, December 19, at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT

We may not have elves, orcs or hobbits, but find out how the imaginary land of Middle-earth is surprisingly much like our world. Join John Rhys-Davies ("Gimli" in the Lord of the Rings trilogy) for a fantastic journey inside the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien, and see how heroes and villains inspired a literary genius.

8 p.m. Friday : December 19, 2003 Also airs: Saturday, Dec 20, 12 a.m. Saturday, Jan 31, 3 p.m.


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; The Hobbit Hole
KEYWORDS: history; lotr; nationalgeographic; tolkien
I thought this would be just the previous excellent NG program

But it was a new one.

It is not about culture this time (like the first program) but about history: discussing parallels with Lewis and Clark, with Teddy Roosevelt, etc.

A bit cerebral, but for history lovers...and lovers of western civilization...

1 posted on 12/20/2003 2:15:39 PM PST by LadyDoc
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To: LadyDoc
Return of the King?? When has Elvis returned? Wow, that`s awesome! I thought he died on the toilet!
2 posted on 12/20/2003 2:24:27 PM PST by metalboy (I`m still waiting for the protests against Al Qaida and Saddam)
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ping
3 posted on 12/20/2003 4:42:18 PM PST by Professional Engineer (pssst Hey Kid, wanna be a Rocket Scientist?)
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To: 2Jedismom; 300winmag; Alkhin; Alouette; ambrose; Anitius Severinus Boethius; artios; AUsome Joy; ...

Ring Ping!!
There and Back Again: The Journeys of Flat Frodo

Anyone wishing to be added to or removed from the Ring-Ping list, please don't hesitate to let me know.

4 posted on 12/20/2003 6:22:40 PM PST by ecurbh (There's gonna be a hobbit wedding!)
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