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Has anyone else watched Ken Burns "Dust Bowl on PBS? [View all] Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 OP

I watched it. texanwitch Nov 2012 #1

Right now, they are dealing with the CCC and WPA. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #4

My father said they planted millions of trees and helped on farms. texanwitch Nov 2012 #5

I wondered if those trees survived Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #6

I hope so. texanwitch Nov 2012 #7

This series talks about all this. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #12

Smart move, pay to make people change. texanwitch Nov 2012 #16

And at the end of this documentary Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #21

My dad grew up on a farm in North central TX ashling Nov 2012 #36

But, the parallels to some of today's issues were so strong it's hard to imagine we won't. In fact, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #24

And did you notice they started to pay farmers not to grow crops? Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #38

I think Burns was saying that the extreme lack of rain during the 30's was a mini climate change Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #47

I'll have to catch the repeat sometime derby378 Nov 2012 #2

They are repeating some episodes tonight. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #3

It was pretty good, but ashling Nov 2012 #45

Watching now. GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #8

Well, it is done wonderfully Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #10

True. GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #14

This year's extended drought may be an ominous foreboding Zorro Nov 2012 #9

I absolutely hope not. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #11

Since those days, Oklahoma has built over 200 lakes. The water I use every day comes from one. CBGLuthier Nov 2012 #32

I do hope that there is nothing like this again. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #39

'Everyone's' watching, watched first half yesterday, 2d half tonight. elleng Nov 2012 #13

I don't know about "everyone", since Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #15

Its profoundly moving and upsetting. elleng Nov 2012 #17

Ah, yes, everyone at DU Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #18

Not everyone. I was dying to watch this but PBS doesn't stream snappyturtle Nov 2012 #27

I don't know if this will work Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #40

Thank you for trying to help. If I had money I would have cable or satellite so..... snappyturtle Nov 2012 #46

I just watch the whole first episode at that link, it wasn't a teaser. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #50

I haven't tried today! Thanks....I tried on the premier dates so...??? nt snappyturtle Nov 2012 #51

It definitely shows how strong and determined people can be. KatyaR Nov 2012 #19

It sure was hard to watch. texanwitch Nov 2012 #20

Oh, I could not imagine how difficult it would have been Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #22

we watched it here nutsnberries Nov 2012 #23

Yes, I watched it. It was excellent. AngryOldDem Nov 2012 #25

And these were proud people who worked hard Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #41

I don't have a t.v., so can't watch the documentary. luv_mykatz Nov 2012 #26

Big rec for "Worst Hard Time" -- if you've read it, you don't much need to see the film. eppur_se_muova Nov 2012 #29

I can be watched online. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #42

That is what the one gentleman was saying--20 years. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #49

This is probably one of the better documentaries out there, IMO... cynatnite Nov 2012 #28

Beautifully done program SteveG Nov 2012 #30

Yes One of the best documentaries on the subject I have seen. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #31

And the Dust Bowl still has repercussions... kurtzapril4 Nov 2012 #33

That IS comedy gold! Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #43

Yeah, just ask Elizabeth Warren. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #44

If you're a RWer you don't have to choose! Logic be damned! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #48

Yes. Amazing. The one,,, benld74 Nov 2012 #34

Growing up in California in the 60s Mr.Bill Nov 2012 #35

Caught part of it yesterday; would really like to see all of it Flaxbee Nov 2012 #37

I got to watch it after all. luv_mykatz Nov 2012 #52

Silly me, I should have re-read all of the posts before posting my last reply. luv_mykatz Nov 2012 #53

I was glad to find the link and share it. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #55

I have it taped on my DVR ready to watch sometime this long weekend.. Little Star Nov 2012 #54

This one will tear your heart out. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #56

I can't wait to see it but I have to wait until my daughter.... Little Star Nov 2012 #57

I will be good to have someone to discuss it with Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #58