Explore some of WPTs archival footage from the 1990s and beyond. Since 1954, Wisconsin Public Television then known as WHA-TV has shared high-quality educational content throughout the state. Right here, you can explore archival footage from some of our classic kids shows like Get Real or revisit one of our documentaries like Love of the Land.
WPT Archives: 1990s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Sprangers and Iverson on effects of massive GM layoffs, welfare and national health insurance. (58m 28s)
My Promised Land: Bernice Cooper
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A 1993 story of Bernice Cooper, a Madison mother striving to give her kids a better life. (58m 35s)
Money in the gubernatorial race and the death penalty are the hot topics. (57m 48s)
A look into how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can effect the health of newborns (27m 19s)
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A 2003 program on the struggles and achievements of a Latino/a/x community in Green Bay. (55m 12s)
En Wisconsin, las faltas de mano de obra y inmigración aumentado cambian la cultura. (55m 1s)
Supreme Court candidates Diane Sykes and Louis Butler make their case on Weekend. (57m 19s)
Perrier's controversial water production and Packer stadium funding dominate headlines. (58m 22s)
Weekend: Century to Century, Part 2.
The second part of Weekend's special looking back on the 20th century. (58m 50s)
Weekend: Century to Century, Part 1.
A special Weekend celebrating the 20th century and Wisconsin's unique role in it. (57m 48s)
What Welfare Reform Did For Me
A 1999 documentary about two women navigating Gov. Tommy Thompson's W-2 welfare reform. (58m 39s)
Polka 2000: Old Songs for a New Century
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Musicians and enthusiasts remain optimistic about polka's 21st century future. (58m 43s)
Campaigns address variety of topics, including education, flag burning, abortion, etc. (58m 53s)
Wisconsin Family Read In: First Book
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Children get their first books (24m 34s)
Amid intense campaigning, including that for governor, health care is under the spotlight (57m 25s)
Weekend for September 25, 1998
Ed Garvey's tax plan and the advent of digital TV take center stage. (57m 48s)
Weekend for September 18, 1998
Congressional district candidates share their thoughts and the analysis of interesting ads (58m 46s)
Weekend for September 11, 1998
Weekend celebrates UW-Madison's birthday and more candidates debate each other (57m 46s)
Ed Garvey and Gary George debate the Democratic Gubernatorial primary spot, taxes, etc. (57m 48s)
Technology, bicycles, and health care all make appearances on Weekend (58m 49s)
Teaching through Technology #12
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Host Hazel Sanchez introduces high school educators using tech in their classrooms. (27m 4s)
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Hosts Andrew and Lauren check out the "Stunts are Us Stunt School" in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (28m 2s)
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Lauren Rutlin Young and Andrew Bentley host from Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. (29m 14s)
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Lauren Rutlin Young and Andrew Bentley host from the Dane County Humane Society. (27m 59s)
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Diane Glancy shares her writing and speaks about her sources of inspiration. (27m 5s)
In this 1995 documentary, listen to Gronk's story and learn about his artistic process. (28m 49s)
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A 1995 documentary explores changing standards in the Milwaukee Public School system. (57m 12s)
Affirmative action remains a key aspect of budget and a CD-ROM makes a TV appearance (57m 48s)
Gov. Thompson hopes to keep state parks and tourism under one departmental roof (58m 46s)
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Discover how other cultures are integrating within Wisconsin. (57m 49s)
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Explores the upcoming generations of people who have a bi-racial identity. (57m 55s)
Bill Clinton's "State of the Union," Gov. Thompson's "State of the State" look into future (57m 52s)
Public broadcasting funding faces the chopping block in Congress (57m 51s)
Weekend celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. day with a tribute and local choir (57m 47s)
Bridefare encourages marriage and Academy Award nominee Ben Sidran. (57m 48s)
Camp Randall reels after UW Badger football player Brent Ross faces a drug conviction. (57m 48s)
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WPT Archives: 1990s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin