Frank Carlson Library

Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author, historian and actor, as well as a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Trace Jay's achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age 4 with his grandfather, to such now-forgotten legends as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini and his primary mentors, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Featuring rare footage from his 1970s TV appearances, this is a remarkable...

What is life like for a dancer when they can no longer dance? Inspired by Merrill Ashley's departure from the New York City Ballet as an acclaimed principal dancer, this new documentary captures the poignancy of this life turning point. After a struggle to find her next step, today Merrill Ashley travels around the world teaching Balanchine to dance companies which perform his works as once she did. This is the story of any dancer - or, in truth any...

A hilarious and moving look at legendary actor/activist and pop culture icon George Takei who has conquered new frontiers, from outer space to Capitol Hill, with his trademark grin. Oh, my!

Of all the stars in Hollywood's history, no one had a more potent mix of glamor and tragedy than Marilyn Monroe. Through performed readings of her personal papers, this film explores the life and personal thoughts of this seminal movie star.

Follow Selena's journey from child phenomenon to international sensation, with interviews from showbiz experts and Gomez herself. Selena Gomez is living the dream.

For The Love of Spock celebrates the life and career of Star Trek's Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, in a never-before-seen way: through the eyes of his son and director Adam Nimoy.

In the remote California ghost town of Death Valley Junction (pop 10) stands the Amargosa Opera House, where for the past 33 years former New York dancer and artist Marta Becket has performed her own ballets in the theater she spent seven years handpainting with stunning murals.

The Roses' personal investment in the town of Schitt's Creek rises as Johnny's partnership in the hotel lands him and Stevie at the Hospitality Awards, Moira returns from filming a horror movie in Bosnia to direct the community-theatre musical, and David plans a surprise birthday party for Patrick which also ends up surprising his parents. The opening night of "Cabaret" with both Stevie and Patrick as reluctant leads, almost overshadows the big announcement...

The Roses are truly growing into their new, lower-class lives in the small town they own with Moira traveling to a conference with Roland as part of her role on city council, Alexis returning to high school, and David using his share of the Blouse Barn profits to start a new business. Stevie inherits the motel from her great-aunt, the Roses buy a car, Ted's vet clinic gets a webcam, and Patrick, who helped David apply for a business license, expands...

Betrayed by their business manager, Johnny and Moira Rose lose their fortune and have to relocate with their children -- David and Alexis -- to a small town they once purchased as a joke. The mayor sets them up with residence in the local motel, not realizing the Rose's bounceback strategy includes attempting to re-sell the town. The longer it takes to find a buyer, the more the family begins to settle in, with Alexis juggling two men (one of whom...