Public Broadcasting

In New Glasgow, we have access to PBS Maine. This allowed us to watch American Masters, Oliver Sacks: his own life. ‘The video looks at the life and work of the legendary neurologist and story teller, as he shares intimidate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and the medical establishment. ‘

Now I need to find Awakenings on Netflix with Robin Williams and Robert de Niro.

Saturday night on PBS Maine seems to be ‘Brit comedy night’ it includes Judy Dench in ‘As Time goes by’ and then later, John Cleese in ‘Hold the Sky’. Brings back memories of the quirky British humour. Often, politically incorrect.

Public Broadcasting, sponsored by corporations and individual foundations, offers a significant contrast to the CBC.

A satisfactory conclusion to a weekend organizing vaccination appointments across the province. More to come, next week.

Acknowledgements

John Stewart for access to PBS, Maine. Heather, my travel companion. Edward for online research and graphics.

References

PBS Maine, Oliver Sacks: his own life, American Masters, April 9,2021.

Alex Christofi, Dostoevsky in Love: An Intimate Life, CBC Writers and Company, April 9,2021.

Postscript.

Oliver Sacks

‘ I have found only two types of non-pharmaceutical ‘therapy’ to be critically important for patients……. music and gardens.’

Brain Pickings April 11, 2021.