Interactive Specials

Prime Time Interactive Specials

	Loving Grief When Paul Bennett's wife died, he felt profound sadness, but also a need to share and help others going through the same experiences. The result was a short book called "Loving Grief." He reads from the book, and we hear a story about it from Prime Time Focus host Alyne Ellis. Watch and listen.
	Young at Heart You've heard them sing, watched them dance, and marveled at their energy and verve. Now get up close and personal with the stars of the new movie Young at Heart. Bill Newcott has a review, and Alyne Ellis examines the phenomenon.
	Ramsey Lewis Pianist, composer, and educator Ramsey Lewis cares deeply about passing on his love of jazz. Whether you know Lewis from his hits like "The In Crowd" or "Hang on Sloopy"—or from his more recent work writing scores for the Joffrey Ballet—you'll enjoy Mike Cuthbert's Prime Time Radio interview, and an exclusive performance. Watch and listen.
	John Brown Alyne Ellis, host of Prime Time Focus, has a knack for finding interesting and unusual places. Her latest discovery, a farm in Pennsylvania where abolitionist John Brown spent time, and ran a tannery. Explore with us.
	Idle Hour Horse Farm Horse come here to retire, and have the best time of their lives. Alyne Ellis, host of Prime Time Focus, discovered this idyllic retreat as she was driving by, and she decided to pay a visit, and share what she discovered. This slide show will open in a new window.
	Studs Terkel Radio personality, author, and chronicler of the common man (and woman), Studs Terkel is still going strong at the age of 95. We visited him in Chicago to talk about his new memoir, Touch and Go. Join us.
	Tracy Sugarman This author and illustrator documented some of the most important events and people of the 20th Century (including Dr. Martin Luther King), but he was particularly interested in capturing the spirit and soul of the movement for Civil Rights. Watch our slide show, and listen to the interview with host Mike Cuthbert.
	Daniel Schorr In Daniel Schorr's long and distinguished career, he's done nearly every kind of job in journalism. Now, as a commentator for National Public Radio, he analyzes the news and speaks his mind. Listen and watch as he talks with host Mike Cuthbert about his new book.
	Michael Graves Architect, designer, icon, Michael Graves has given a lot of thought lately to the concept of Universal Design. This involves making the world a welcoming place for everyone, regardless of their abilities to get around. And in his spare time, he's designing fabulous things for Target. Listen, and watch!
	The Zimmers It was a YouTube sensation, with millions of views, and tens of thousands of "favorites." And it seemed like a prank... older men and women singing "My Generation" by The Who. Who knew that the project had a serious side? An interview with two of the participants lets you in on the secret.
	Reverse Mortgages If you've got a lot of equity in your house and you'd like to put it to work, you may be considering a reverse mortgage. More and more people are. What are the advantages? Are there drawbacks? You've got questions; we've got answers.
	Good Grief, Charlie Brown A new biography of Charles Schulz puts forth the argument that the artist had a somewhat troubled life. Author David Michaelis and Mike Cuthbert discuss the man, and his creations, the lovable gang from Peanuts.
	Oliver Sacks: Musicophilia The neurologist best known for his groundbreaking best seller "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" is back with a new book. It's all about the mysterious power of music and its connections with the brain. We have video of our conversation, we bring you a taste of a "musical hallucination" and you can listen to the radio program.
	Dee Dee Bridgewater Tony and Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater has always been fascinated by red earth. But until she visited Mali, she didn't realize that the connection went all the way back to Africa. In a music-filled feature, we hear Bridgewater talk about her revelations and connections with "red earth" -- which happens to be the title of her new CD.
	Wangari Maathai Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, the first African woman, and the first environmentalist to be so honored. We have video of her interview with host Mike Cuthbert, and spectacular pictures of the historic days in Oslo when she claimed her prize. If you enjoy this segment, tell your friends!
	Alan Alda We visit with the star of MAS*H and other iconic films, who's also a writer with a passion for science education. We filmed him in AARP's high definition studio as he sat down to talk with Mike Cuthbert.
	Sounds of Silence This elk is listening intently to his surroundings. Spend some time with Sound Tracker Gordon Hempton, find out how he listens to the world, and see pictures he's taken in Olympic National Park, near his home in the state of Washington, as he gathers sounds and fights for quiet. We also link to a profile of Hempton in AARP The Magazine. Listen!
	Angel's Gate When animals reach the end of their lives, Angel's Gate takes them in and brightens their remaining days. Alyne Ellis of Prime Time Focus documented her visit with a slideshow, and we also have a video documentary on this loving home. Watch and listen.
	If I Live to be 100 Couples who find love at 100, or who celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary are still a rare breed. But Neenah Ellis found them, and other special centenarians in a series for NPR and a book. She revisits her quest, and updates us on "her" centenarians here...
	Assisted Living We have a wealth of information and resources about independent living, including our August, 2007 interviews with Dr. Bill Thomas (at left), our regular commentator on innovative living solutions for older Americans. We've also got an interview with Daniel Jay Baum, author of a new book titled "Assisted Living for Our Parents, A Son's Journey." Join us.
	Divided We Fail Union leader Andy Stern, AARP CEO Bill Novelli, and business leader John Castellani came to our studios to discuss their new campaign to improve health care and strengthen financial security for all Americans. Watch a video excerpt, and listen to the radio program on our Multimedia page.
	Katrina Prime Time Radio producers went along as AARP The Magazine investigated the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, especially the impact on seniors. In July, our special hour long radio documentary will add context to a special investigative report by writer Barry Yeoman. Join us.
	Tony Bennett He may have left his heart in San Francisco but the rest of him has been all over the world for over fifty years. Tony Bennett and host Mike Cuthbert sit together for nearly an hour and talk about his long and rich career, and his partners from Frank Sinatra to the Dixie Chicks. It’s a rare conversation with an American treasure. Hear the radio show, and watch exclusive video of Tony's visit to AARP, to coincide with a special profile in AARP The Magazine.
	Esalen Institute California's Esalen Institute has been hailed as the home of the "human potential movement," and derided as an example of how the sixties culture of drugs and free love reached a dead end. Now, a new book about Esalen and its founders, including Michael Murphy (at left), explores the place of Esalen in American culture and religious thought. Listen to the Prime Time Radio interview about the new book, called "Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion." Then visit our multimedia page, which includes a slide show and an interview with Michael Murphy.
	Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel I made it out of clay... wood, silver, and just about anything else... Alyne Ellis introduces us to collector Herman Berliner. For Berliner -- and for many Jews -- dreidels are a window onto their childhood. A Prime Time focus holiday presentation.
	The Tintinabulation... Prime Time Radio rebroadcasts its popular holiday program – an hour-long special - featuring the bells of the National Cathedral’s carillon. This special multimedia page also features a visit to the "wheelhouse" where carilloneur Ed Nassor makes beautiful music.

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