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summer_in_TX

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42. The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey."

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 12:49 AM

13 hrs ago

It's an episode of Nature from back in 2011. Gorgeous scenery beautifully filmed. It follows a naturalist named Jim Hutto who has a local farmer leave a bowl of eggs for him on his porch. He'd been interested in animal imprinting, so he decided to hatch the eggs and ensure that the hatching chicks imprinted on him. He takes on the challenge of being a good and protective turkey "parent" and to help them learn to forage and protect themselves. A lot of funny experiences in the process. The experience was transformative for him and just the most amazing, awesome documentary I've ever seen. My husband and I keep recommending it.

It should be available through Passport or the PBS app until late November.

https://www.pbs.org/video/nature-my-life-as-a-turkey/

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Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX 14 hrs ago #38

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Just about everyone.... SergeStorms 23 hrs ago #28

I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle 18 hrs ago #34

Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX 14 hrs ago #39

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One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease 20 hrs ago #30

The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX 13 hrs ago #42

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That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle 18 hrs ago #35

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Patience is a good one. murielm99 12 hrs ago #43

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I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX 14 hrs ago #41

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