OzarksWatch Video Magazine RSS feed for KOZK programming.http://video.optv.orgen-ushttp://video.optv.orgThu, 17 May 2012 04:18:44 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 04:18:44 -0400http://video.optv.org/video/2199807270/Antique Tractor Restorationhttp://video.optv.org/video/2199807270/02/21/2012Antique Tractor RestorationnrHome & How-ToHome & How-ToAntiques & CollectiblesAntiques & CollectiblesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1726088377/River guides provide support and expertise to anglers and help sportsmen understand the critical importance of the precious resources that make the Ozarks unique. Shawn and Matthew Taylor demonstrate the river guide tradition and skills and provide a fly-fishing excursion in the heart of the Ozarks on the North Fork River.http://video.optv.org/video/1726088377/01/07/2011Shawn and Matthew Taylor demonstrate river guide tradition and skills.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1726063257/Historic home owner and inn-keeper Gary Blankenship provides a walking tour of a few of the architectural highlights and interesting stories along the historic Walnut Street district in downtown, Springfield, MO.http://video.optv.org/video/1726063257/01/07/2011Gary Blankenship provides a walking tour of the historic Walnut Street district.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1726115724/Domino Danzero was an Italian immigrant to the Ozarks who possessed many talents and work experiences. One of his talents was photography and the historical contributions he made with his skills while he was associated with the Harvey House restaurant chain and Frisco railroad. His collection of images provide a valuable document of life in the Ozarks during the late 1800s and early 1900s.http://video.optv.org/video/1726115724/01/07/2011Domino Danzero's photograph collection provides a look at 19th century life in the Ozarks.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHistoryHistoryVictorianVictorianEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1661771708/The Buck Starts Here: Ozark Booster Club Bull Ridehttp://video.optv.org/video/1661771708/11/24/2010The Buck Starts Here: Ozark Booster Club Bull RideCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1661750924/From Grass to Glass: Small Dairy Productionhttp://video.optv.org/video/1661750924/11/24/2010From Grass to Glass: Small Dairy ProductionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyFoodFoodEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1637137875/Banjo Players and Their Styleshttp://video.optv.org/video/1637137875/11/10/2010Banjo Players and Their StylesMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1634683479/Rocky Road: Ozarks Native Stone Roadside Architecturehttp://video.optv.org/video/1634683479/11/05/2010Rocky Road: Ozarks Native Stone Roadside ArchitectureArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1634683453/Exploring the Ozarks: A Photographic Journeyhttp://video.optv.org/video/1634683453/11/05/2010Exploring the Ozarks: A Photographic JourneyArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1634667479/Fiddlin' Around: Conversation with Shoji Tabuchihttp://video.optv.org/video/1634667479/11/05/2010Fiddlin' Around: Conversation with Shoji TabuchiMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1634597433/Graveyard Restoration and Preservationhttp://video.optv.org/video/1634597433/11/05/2010Graveyard Restoration and PreservationCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHistoryHistoryAntiques & CollectiblesAntiques & CollectiblesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393143603/The Ozarks: Just That Much Hillbilly in Me is a long-awaited compliment to the popular multi-image presentation Sassafras. Created by Mark Biggs, this documentary broadly chronicles the people, culture and history of the Ozarks. Mark also describes the development, production and experiences of making this profoundly personal video.http://video.optv.org/video/1393143603/10/01/2010This documentary broadly chronicles the people, culture and history of the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393141773/Fiddle music and the square dance have always played an important part in the Ozarks heritage. Like other traditional art forms, they have the possibility of being lost as culture becomes more global in nature. Traditional Fiddling and Square Dancing features traditional fiddler Bob Holt and cultural preservationist Drew Beisswenger.http://video.optv.org/video/1393141773/10/01/2010Fiddle music and square dancing has played an important part in the Ozarks heritage.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393141236/Despite relative isolation and limited resources, Ozarks settlers created a variety of fabrics for themselves and for use in their homes. Some of these fabrics were simple homespun and utilitarian pieces. Others were elaborately patterned and painted to satisfy the human need for art and beauty. Jeanelle Ash from the Ralph Foster Museum explains the role of Textiles in a developing Ozarks culture.http://video.optv.org/video/1393141236/10/01/2010Jeanelle Ash explains the role of Textiles in a developing Ozarks culture.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393139184/Folklore is the traditional beliefs, legends and practices of a people that are often passed down verbally between generations. As such, folklore can be easily lost and forgotten. Max Hunter, a traveling salesman and folklorist from Springfield, Mo., spent much of his life recording traditional songs and musicians he met through his travels. Preserving Folklore and Traditional Music.http://video.optv.org/video/1393139184/10/01/2010Max Hunter spent much of his life recording traditional songs and musicians he met.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393139174/The Ozarks Land and Life is often recognized as one of the best books published about the Ozarks. Written by Dr. Milton Rafferty, the text looks at different aspects of life in the Ozarks from the unique perspective of a geographer. Dr. Rafferty defines the physical and cultural aspects of the Ozarks, as well as his central theme of persistence versus change in the relationship of people and land.http://video.optv.org/video/1393139174/10/01/2010Milton Rafferty defines the physical and cultural aspects of the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393139156/Social gatherings of people singing, dancing, talking, perhaps eating food and listening to traditional fiddle and guitar music continue to be a wonderful and important element of Ozarks culture. These get-togethers go by a variety of names: jam sessions, house music party, neighborhood music party, hootenanny, opry and hoedowns.http://video.optv.org/video/1393139156/10/01/2010These get-togethers go by a variety of names: jam sessions, hootenanny, opry and hoedowns.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393137397/The Current River Basin is easily among the many beautiful places of the Ozarks. Along with the Black River and the Jacks Fork, the Current River forms the Ozark National Scenic River Way, America's first such designated river way. The Current River is perhaps best known for its large springs that were formed as a result of the basin's karst features.http://video.optv.org/video/1393137397/10/01/2010The Current River Basin is easily among the many beautiful places of the Ozarks.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393135971/Beautiful rivers and streams are among the many defining characteristics of the Ozarks. The Ozarks Plateau region has a number of major drainage basins that include seven major river systems. The importance of these river systems has led to legislative acts to protect them. Even with these legislative efforts and the efforts of countless conservation groups, Ozarks river systems are under duress.http://video.optv.org/video/1393135971/10/01/2010Beautiful rivers and streams are among the many defining characteristics of the Ozarks.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393130645/The Ozarks has a recognized and long-term history in the U.S. viticulture industry. During the 19th century, the Missouri wine industry. The Ozarks grape and wine industry, particularly in Missouri, has experienced a revival in recent years and winemakers are once again winning regional, national and international recognition.http://video.optv.org/video/1393130645/10/01/2010The Ozarks has a recognized and long-term history in the U.S. viticulture industry.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393130631/Since 1937, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been working to control, manage, restore and regulate the bird, fish, game, forest and other wild resources in the state. The Jerry J. Presley Conservation Education Center is where professional teachers are educated on the diversity and management of Missouri's outdoor resources.http://video.optv.org/video/1393130631/10/01/2010Education has served as an effective tool in managing Missouri's outdoor resources.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393133341/The timeless tradition of storytelling plays an important role in defining, preserving and passing on our Ozarks heritage and culture. As an oral art form, storytelling is a tradition that is best appreciated and understood by actually hearing examples of styles and types of stories. The storyteller's craft remains a vibrant and important art form in the Ozarks.http://video.optv.org/video/1393133341/10/01/2010The storyteller's craft remains a vibrant and important art form in the Ozarks.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393130618/In 1980, Dr. Milton Rafferty, SMSU geography professor, wrote The Ozarks Land and Life which is considered one of the finest books written about the Ozarks. He observed that the Ozarks has a culture worth studying, is a region worth visiting and most importantly, the people in all their varying circumstances of life are worth knowing. Rafferty talks about his recent second edition.http://video.optv.org/video/1393130618/10/01/2010The Ozarks Land and Life is considered one of the finest books written about the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393130607/The art and craft of storytelling has been described as humanities' oldest ritual. This timeless tradition often reflects and defines geographic regions and peoples. Join Dr. Bill McNeil, folklorist at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas, for a discussion of the fascinating and important role storytelling plays in preserving and passing on our unique Ozarks heritage and culture.http://video.optv.org/video/1393130607/10/01/2010Storytelling plays in preserving our unique Ozarks heritage and culture.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393108037/Housing structures are often rewarding objects of study as they provide information about the cultural and historical background of a region's residents. Construction styles and building materials provide insight into the local resource base. These combined elements reveal a structure's age and are helpful in understanding a region's development.http://video.optv.org/video/1393108037/10/01/2010Dr. David Quick describes the meaning of housing structures in the region's development.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393109487/In a time before spacewalks, cyberspace and television, imagination was stimulated by books and an important piece of household furniture - the radio. Radio was an important fabric in everyday life and Americans would tune into their favorite station for news and entertainment. The favorite station for many Ozarkers was KWTO - one of the most popular and successful radio stations in the country.http://video.optv.org/video/1393109487/10/01/2010Wayne Glenn, Ed McKinney, George Earle Wilson and Speedy Haworth reminisce about KWTO.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393109478/In the early years, sports in the Ozarks consisted of hunting and fishing. As new settlers arrived, towns developed and organized sports grew along with the region. Today, team and competitive sports help identify a town and are a great source of local pride for many Ozarks communities. Join KYTV-TV sportscaster Ned Reynolds as he presents highlights of Sports in the Ozarks.http://video.optv.org/video/1393109478/10/01/2010Join Ned Reynolds as he presents highlights of Sports in the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393108017/For many years, music and dancing were the chief sources of entertainment and recreation for Ozarks families. A fiddler possessing a wide repertoire of tunes was essential for jam sessions, as well as for jig and square dancing. Fiddle music plays an important role in the heritage and tradition of the Ozarks. Like many other forms of traditional music it needs stewards to carry it into the future.http://video.optv.org/video/1393108017/10/01/2010Join young fiddlers as they preserve traditional fiddle music for generations to come.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393109465/The 2000 Census reported that almost 3 million people live in the region called the Ozarks, a 15 percent increase over the 1990 Census. Join Dr. William Cheek as he discusses the demographic profile of the Ozarks and what trends contribute to the development and ethnic mix of this region's growing population.http://video.optv.org/video/1393109465/10/01/2010Join Dr. William Cheek as he discusses the demographic profile of the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393100294/Each nation often has its own language, and within each of these languages there are specific regional dialects and expressions. The Midwest region of the United States, and the Ozarks in particular, has its own collection of unique and interesting sayings. These expressions are an everyday part of the Ozarks vocabulary.http://video.optv.org/video/1393100294/10/01/2010Roland Netzer explains many traditional Ozarks Sayings and Expressions.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393092498/Many of America's traditions are changing or disappearing within a rapid paced society and culture, but preserving the Ozarks heritage continues to be important. The Virginia Snyder Music Park is dedicated to preserving and cultivating fiddle and bluegrass music for future Ozarks generations. Join Virginia Snyder for a tour of her music park and learn about her music preservation efforts.http://video.optv.org/video/1393092498/10/01/2010Virginia Snyder's music park ensures local music is preserved for generations to come.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393092489/Beautiful rivers and streams, hosting native water species found nowhere else in the world, are among the many defining characteristics of the Ozarks. Dr. Bill Roston shares an extraordinary passion for the preservation and conservation of these waterways and their aquatic life. Through expert descriptions and amazing underwater photography, he provides a unique perspective of underwater life.http://video.optv.org/video/1393092489/10/01/2010Dr. Bill Roston shares an extraordinary view of Ozarks waterways and their aquatic life.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393100280/Music and dancing were the main social engagements for many early Ozarks settlers. In 1863, Mark Twain wrote, "We consider that the man who can fiddle all through one of those Virginia reels without losing his grip, may be depended upon in any kind of emergency." With that importance and high reverence, the fiddler's role in the heritage and traditions of the Ozarks stands out.http://video.optv.org/video/1393100280/10/01/2010Join Gordon McCann, Lacey Hartje, Jesse Wallace, Howe Teague for traditional fiddling.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393100257/On August 10, 1861, the first major Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River was fought just outside of Springfield Missouri at a place called Wilson's Creek. This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War for the State of Missouri. Dr. William Piston provides detailed information on this historic event and what it has meant to the Ozarks even today.http://video.optv.org/video/1393100257/10/01/2010Dr. William Piston discusses the battle of Wilson's Creek and the men who fought it.HistoryHistoryWar & ConflictWar & ConflictEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393097898/Our Ozarks heritage and traditions are rich because of the diversity of settlers to this area. Many explorers from throughout Europe arrived, bringing their unique trades, languages, foods and forms of entertainment. Many of these nationalities established their own communities throughout the Ozarks. Among these early explorers were Bohemian Czechs, some of whom settled the community of Karlin.http://video.optv.org/video/1393097898/10/01/2010Albert and Mary Skalicky share unique Czech culture and memories of Karlin, Missouri.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393097865/One of the more extraordinary stories about the many talented artists and craftsmen in our region is that of Johnny Mullins. Throughout his career, Johnny wrote songs for some of Nashville's biggest names and in 1980 he was nominated for a Grammy Award. Besides his phenomenal talent and success as a songwriter, Johnny's song writing career is deemed unique since he remained in Springfield.http://video.optv.org/video/1393097865/10/01/2010Johnny Mullins exhibits his talent as one of country music's most successful songwriters.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393016350/Mark Twain once said "I am personally acquainted with hundreds of journalists, and the opinion of the majority of them would not be worth tuppence in private, but when they speak in print it is the newspaper that is talking and then their utterances shake the community like the thunders of prophecy." Newspapers in the Ozarks are a great reflection of early settlers and our communities today.http://video.optv.org/video/1393016350/10/01/2010Dale Freeman discusses the history of newspapers in the Ozarks.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsMediaMediaEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393019937/The Missouri State Archives was created in 1965 as a division of the Office of the Secretary of State as the officially designated repository for all state records of permanent value. Its mission is to identify, collect, preserve, and make available to the public, the permanent and historically valuable records of Missouri's state and local governments.http://video.optv.org/video/1393019937/10/01/2010Lynn Morrow discusses some of the interesting documents in the state archives.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393019926/Throughout the ages artists have presented the look, story or flavor of an era through various mediums. Today television has become a popular medium for photojournalist who use cameras to record, document, and tell our life stories, preserving a moment in time for others to enjoy again and again.http://video.optv.org/video/1393019926/10/01/2010Photojournalist Ed Fillmer shares some favorite features from the KYTV Ozarks Life series.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393016335/Everyday we are surrounded by thousands of species of plants, each adding its own unique characteristic and quality to our lives. The Ozarks region is home to a diversity of plant life, some native and some introduced locally by man. Dr. Paul Redfearn has spent a lifetime studying the plant life in the Ozarks region and shares his perspective of our ever-changing landscapes.http://video.optv.org/video/1393016335/10/01/2010Dr. Paul Redfearn shares his perspective of what urbanization has done to the Ozarks.Science & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393012942/Before the automobile the main form of transportation was horse and wagon. The Springfield Wagon Company built what became the standard in excellence for people all across America. Louis Allen explains the construction, popularity and history of these wagons and his efforts to continue the Springfield Wagon Company legacy.http://video.optv.org/video/1393012942/10/01/2010Louis Allen discusses the Springfield Wagon Company legacy.HistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyTechnologyTechnologyTransportation & InfrastructureTransportation & InfrastructureEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393016322/The Missouri State Archives house more than 110 million pages of paper and 51,000 photographs dealing with Missouri's rich heritage. Many are one-of-a-kind documents and are important to preserve. To help with this effort, the Local Records Preservation Program opened its conservation laboratory for the treatment of paper-based records.http://video.optv.org/video/1393016322/10/01/2010Lisa Fox demonstrates the important work this facility does to preserve our heritage.HistoryHistoryHome & How-ToHome & How-ToNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393016312/Abraham Lincoln said, "All that serves labor serves the nation. All that harms labor is treason to America. No line can be drawn between the two . . . there is no America without labor, and to fleece the one is to rob the other." The Ozarks Labor Union Archives is Missouri's leading repository of records documenting labor union history in the Ozarks.http://video.optv.org/video/1393016312/10/01/2010Neal Moore discusses the rich heritage of labor here in the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393008832/Nestled in the majestic Ozarks Mountains, just outside of the town of Mountain View, Arkansas, is a haven for the preservation of traditional Ozarks craftsmanship. The Ozarks Folk Center is an extraordinary place where history comes to life and visitors have the opportunity to observe master craftsmen practicing timeless skills.http://video.optv.org/video/1393008832/10/01/2010Kay Thomas provides an overview of The Ozark Folk Center.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393012904/Traditional music and folklore are significant elements of our Ozarks heritage. These important elements are at risk as our culture continues to evolve and become more national and international in nature. Fortunately, individuals such as Vance Randolph, Max Hunter, Gordon McCann, Bob Holt and others, demonstrate an unwavering passion to preserve these traditional forms and their preservation.http://video.optv.org/video/1393012904/10/01/2010Mark Bilyeau explains his commitment to preserving our music traditions.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393008343/In his book Ozarks Land and Life, Dr. Milt Rafferty explored the relationship between people settling in the Ozarks and the land on which they settled. He describes that relationship as one of constant adjustment, in terms of utilization of natural resources and cultural preferences. The environmental history of the Ozarks reflects these ongoing adjustments between the land and its residents.http://video.optv.org/video/1393008343/10/01/2010Dr. Larry Burt discusses his research on the environmental history of the Ozarks.Science & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393008820/The Ozarks and her people provide a rich setting of images and perceptions. Hill Folks: A History of Arkansas Ozarkers and Their Image, offers perhaps the first in-depth historical treatment of the Ozarks. Written by Dr. Brooks Blevins, the book traces the region's history from the early nineteenth century through the end of the 20th century.http://video.optv.org/video/1393008820/10/01/2010Dr. Blevins discusses the development and perpetuation of the Ozark image.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393008328/One of the defining characteristics of our Ozarks region is its many beautiful rivers and streams. Growing population, development and intensive usage continues to challenge the quality of these precious resources. Research at area universities and efforts of conservation-minded individuals and businesses, is being focused on increasing our ability to monitor changes in water quality.http://video.optv.org/video/1393008328/10/01/2010Dr. Dan Beckman explains a multi-partner water quality study of Swan Creek.Science & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393008810/Moonshine or "white lightning" as it is commonly called, is a broad name given to illegally distilled alcohol. Moonshiners took pride in their craft but produced their brew without the benefit of a license or payment of taxes on their product. This practice was naturally frowned upon by certain federal agents known as "revenuers."http://video.optv.org/video/1393008810/10/01/2010Susan Young provides a look at the colorful history of moonshining in the Ozarks.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393002697/Perhaps the best way to learn about the heart and soul of a community is to listen to the stories about its people. A good listener, writer, and storyteller can reveal what truly makes a community unique. Gifted writer and storyteller Leon Combs shares his extensive knowledge of Berryville and Taney County, and his extraordinary ability to portray the spirit of the people he writes about.http://video.optv.org/video/1393002697/10/01/2010Leon Combs shares his extensive knowledge of Berryville and Taney County.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393004493/Music traditions play a large role in our Ozarks heritage. One of these traditions is shape note music, a style of singing using the fa-sol-la solmization, the singing of syllables; to teach part-music to otherwise musically untrained people. Rural singing schools developed and greatly influenced gospel singing in the region. Like many rural traditions, shape note music struggles to survive.http://video.optv.org/video/1393004493/10/01/2010Dr. Drew Beisswenger explains the tradition of shape-note music teaching.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393004473/Few areas in the world are more beautiful or abundant than the Ozarks. Ozarkers are justifiably proud of the natural beauty and recreational opportunities found in the region. Ozarks forests, streams and lakes provide a rich setting of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing and backpacking. Charlie Farmer discusses the importance of the natural resources of the Ozarks.http://video.optv.org/video/1393004473/10/01/2010Charlie Farmer discusses the importance of the natural resources of the Ozarks.Science & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393002678/The Ozarks is an area rich in history and folklore. Brad Belk hosts an entertaining tour of unique sites in and around Joplin Missouri. Stops include the tallest waterfall in Missouri, a visit to Bonnie and Clyde's garage apartment, the site of an infamous and historical shootout, an evening trip to try and spot the mysterious Spook Light, and other popular and interesting sites in the area.http://video.optv.org/video/1393002678/10/01/2010Brad Belk hosts an entertaining tour of unique sites in and around Joplin Missouri.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393004462/Mitch Jayne is an Ozarks writer and humorist, an individual with the courage to pursue the American dream and the talent to achieve it. Whether reading from one of his novels, reminiscing about his life on the road as a musician, or describing his experiences in the movie and television industry, his theme invariably comes around to his greatest love: the common man.http://video.optv.org/video/1393004462/10/01/2010Don't miss this visit with Mitch Jayne, Ozarks writer and humorist!Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393002667/Mitch Jayne is a memorable individual, an Ozarks author and humorist whose stories inspire, inform, instruct, and stir every human emotion. Above all else, they make you laugh. At the center of his stories is his own greatest love: the common man, those people who made our history but never our history booksSome of his characters are villains, some are saints, all are authentic.http://video.optv.org/video/1393002667/10/01/2010Don't miss this visit with Mitch Jayne, Ozarks storyteller.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393001179/One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Ozarks is Silver Dollar City, located near Branson, Missouri. Peter Herschend is well-known for his efforts to promote tourism and education in Missouri, develop area roads, improving environmental awareness, and championing such community projects as Branson Country Spring and Ozarks Mountain Christmas.http://video.optv.org/video/1393001179/10/01/2010Peter Herschend shares his insight into the Ozarks' dynamic tourism industry.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityTravelTravelEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393001170/Many Ozark residents have fond memories of attending or teaching in area rural schools, commonly called one-room schoolhouses. Improved transportation, roads, and economies of size resulted in larger consolidated school districts. Dr. David Hough provides an explanation of the history and development of public education in Missouri, and the role one-room schoolhouses.http://video.optv.org/video/1393001170/10/01/2010Former teachers share their unique first-hand accounts of one-room schools in the Ozarks.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393001160/The Ozark Jubilee was a groundbreaking television series originating live each week from Springfield, Missouri between 1955-60. Created by local businessmen Si Siman, Ralph Foster, Lester Cox, and John Mahaffey, and hosted by country music legend Red Foley, the Ozark Jubilee entertained approximately 25 million viewers each week.http://video.optv.org/video/1393001160/10/01/2010Gary Ellison shares his personal memories of The Ozark Jubilee.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1392998140/Route 66. "The Mother Road". Perhaps no other stretch of highway rivals the sense of romance, adventure or intrigue than this remarkable roadway. Commissioned a national highway in 1926, Route 66 made its way from Chicago across eight states to the Pacific Ocean. "The Main Street of America" weaved its way through the Ozarks, and introduced the Ozarks to travelers from across the country.http://video.optv.org/video/1392998140/10/01/2010Skip Curtis takes us on a "road trip" to some of Springfield's classic "66" sites.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.optv.org/video/1393000199/Many settlers to the Ozarks were immigrants who arrived in the region following the Civil War. These groups often brought and maintained their own unique customs and traditions. One significant group was the Germans who settled in the hills near the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The Germans became the only major non-English speaking group in the Ozarks.http://video.optv.org/video/1393000199/10/01/2010Gordon McCann profiles the community of Cole Camp, and the region's German heritage.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityEpisode