Support KAKM and bring THE WAR home

Mon, September 24, 2007

Unique historical and cultural programming like THE WAR is made possible only with generous financial support from nonprofit foundations, corporations and of course, Viewers Like You. Your support keeps PBS stations like KAKM Channel 7 on the air and is the backbone of nonprofit public media in this country.

Starting today, you can support KAKM’s public service mission and enjoy seeing the entire 14-hour series, THE WAR, anytime you like in the comfort of your own home. Make a qualifying donation to KAKM today and we’ll send you the boxed set of THE WAR on DVD as our thanks.

In addition to the DVD set, we have other thank you gifts associated with the Burns documentary you might consider. Here are our pledge levels and their associated thank you gifts:

$75 : Companion single CD music soundtrack, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
$150 : Companion 4-CD music box set with soundtrack, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + FREE bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
$200 : Companion hardcover book, “The War: An Intimate History, 1941 - 1945″ + bonus exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now”
$365 : Companion 6-disc DVD set, “The War: A Ken Burns Film” + exclusive spoken word CD, “The Second World War: I Can Hear It Now” + bonus exclusive music CD, “#1 Hits of the Second World War”

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THE WAR begins tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Sun, September 23, 2007

Well, it’s finally the big day.

The new Ken Burns documentary on World War II — THE WAR — begins tonight on KAKM Channel 7 at 7:00 p.m. It’s a seven-part 14-hour miniseries revealing the seemingly ordinary lives of Americans in the extraordinary era of the last World War.

Join the national exploration and remembrance from the battlefields to the homefront.

THE WAR: Stories from Juneau

Sat, September 22, 2007

As part of airing THE WAR (starting tomorrow, September 23), KAKM will air three World War II veterans’ stories produced by PBS station KTOO in Juneau. The stories will air next week on Saturday, September 29 starting at 7:00 p.m.

Jack Culbreath tells how he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for clearing a minefield in a rest area near Leghorn, Italy in the chaos of World War II. Culbreath was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 30, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)

Harold Wheaton recalls unloading ships on the Aleutian Islands, with cargo including fuel and bombs for bombers that would fly to Japan. Harold Wheaton was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 23, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.)

Thomas Byrd Stewart recalls helping his company cross the Po River during the Northern Italian campaign, actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star. Tom Stewart was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 25, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 8:00 p.m.)

You can learn more about each of these stories at the KTOO web site.

Anchorage Edition, September 21, 2007

Fri, September 21, 2007

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Discussion this week:

Final stages of Rep. Pete Kott corruption trial.
State Sen. John Cowdery announcement that he won’t attend the special session.
Channel 2 News’ Permanent Fund Dividend “man-on-the-street” interviews.
Alaska Public Offices Commission looks at Sen. Lesil McGuire.
Gov. Sarah Palin and others in Republican Party say it is time for Ben Stevens to step down as a member of the Republican National Committee.

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Discover the Veterans History Project

Thu, September 20, 2007

THE WAR arrives on KAKM starting this weekend — Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. It’s been a huge collaboration between Ken Burns, PBS and a variety of foundations and individual donors from around the country. It’s also been a collaboration of the many people and organizations with information, memorabilia and stories from World War II, both at home and on the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific.

To help permanently document this rich and complicated history, the Library of Congress is hosting the Veterans History Project, launched in conjunction with THE WAR. You can share your stories and browse the growing archives of materials online starting immediately. Learn more at the Veterans History Project web site.

THE WAR: Chester Charles Schey

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Cheryl Schey honors the service of her father, Chester Charles Schey, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Harry Alarie

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jeanne Ostnes honors the service of Harry Alarie in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: William Sandberg

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Sherrie Simmonds honors the service of her father, William Sandberg, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: George Miller

Mon, September 17, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Susan Miller honors the service of her father, George Miller, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Quincy Jones, Sr.

Mon, September 17, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Mardra Jay honors the service of her father, Quincy Jones, Sr., in this brief video message.
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Anchorage Edition: September 14, 2007

Fri, September 14, 2007

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Discussion this week:

Special task force recommends a change in the mix of taxes for Anchorage residents
Alaska Congressional Delegation at Alaska State Chamber’s annual meeting
North Slope fires in the oil fields
Representative Pete Kott corruption trial
Memorial to Alaska broadcasting pioneer Augie Hiebert