16142. Nouns and verbs vs. adjectives and adverbs (28:50)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Shows that by careful selection of nouns and verbs, weak adjectives and adverbs can often be omitted. Stresses that one forceful word is better than two weak words. (WQED) Kinescope.

16143. Nursery rhymes (14:58)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The Friendly Giant shows Jerome the giraffe some of the pictures in the book, Tommy Tittlemouse Nursery Rhymes, illustrated by Katherine Evans, and published by the Children's Press. Jerome tries t...

16144. Oil (29:16)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses the dependence of U.S. economy on oil. Points out that even though we produce one-half the world's supply, we must still import one million barrels of oil a day. Forecasts future problems...

16145. Operetta (29:13)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses the characteristics of the operetta, how it emerged out of various opera types in the 18th century, and summarizes the more important works and their composers. Highlights the operettas ...

16146. Padres, coureurs-de-bois, and backwoodsmen (30:09)

Date:
1955
Summary:
This installment tells the story of Colonial North America, as recalled by John Francis “Jack” Bannon, S.J., a Saint Louis University historian and internationally-renowned scholar brought history ...

16147. Passe Partout Framing (1:18:11)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Shows how flat and three-dimensional materials are framed by the passe partout method, using a transparent cover, a mat, a cardboard backing and binding tape. Demonstrates with animation and life ...

16148. Playing good music : the string quartet (14:04)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Films Inc.; David Ridgway; The Fine Arts Quartet
Summary:
Pictures the stringed instruments, instrumental techniques, and the unique character of music as played by a string quartet. Shows the fine Arts Quartet demonstrating various aspects of instrumenta...

16149. Putting the Constitution to work (29:43)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The Nation chose one of its greatest all-time citizens, Washington, to guide the country through the first important years. Washington and his cabinet and the Congress set sound precedents and pro...

16150. Rafael Mendez, the trumpet (27:16)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Introduces Rafael Mendez, who plays several selections on his trumpet and discusses his instrument and playing technique. Includes an orchestral accompaniment. Ends with Mendez and his twin sons p...

16151. Raindrop splash (15:26)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The Friendly Giant reads the book, Raindrop Splash, by Alvin Tresselt, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard, and published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard. After the story, the Friendly Giant and Jerome the ...

16152. Rockhound (18:53)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Rockhunting in central Oregon. Opportunities available for pursuit of this hobby. Cutting, polishing and finishing rocks by the lapidary. Examples of finished jewelry and rock collections.

16153. Roots of Prejudice (29:37)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Demonstrates how are memory operated to maintain prejudice, and shows how people remember things which are favorable to their own beliefs. Discusses the various points of view concerning prejudice-...

16155. Sculpture by Lipton (15:00)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Shows the techniques of modern sculpture, as demonstrated by Seymour Lipton, an American metal constructionist sculptor, at work in his studio. Follows the construction of a single sculpture from b...

16156. Sentence variety and grammar (29:14)

Date:
1955
Summary:
This program presents sentence variety, with a quick glance at some debatable points in grammar. Professor Peterson gives his opinion on such question as whether or not it is wrong to end a sentenc...

16157. Short Cuts (29:45)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Explains and demonstrates logarithms, the slide rule, and other methods for simplifying computation. Through the use of models and charts, presents finger multiplication, the lightning or cross met...

16158. Should all countries be allowed to join the U.N.? (30:00)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Four high school students representing Norway, Australia, Korea, and the Philippines will debate the subject: Resolved that the United Nations must have universal membership to be effective. This i...

16159. Significance in writing (28:40)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses the question, "How do wee find meanings in the things we see and hear that leave deep impressions on us?" Points out that for a writer, it is not enough just to remember; a current meanin...

16160. Skills of the Expert Worrier, Part 1 (29:13)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Considers some of the procedures the expert worrier uses to develop his skill. Reviews the psychological and the physiological characteristics of the expert worrier, and emphasizes that too many p...