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As the nation struggled to right itself in the midst of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit captured the hearts of Americans with his drive and competitive nature. His popularity grew with his 1938 head-to-head victory over triple crown winner War Admiral.

The 1930s: American Experience: Seabiscuit

The story of Seabiscuit's unlikely career and illuminates the precarious economic conditions that defined America in the 1930s.

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Narrated by the late Ossie Davis, this is a fantasy trip through the magic of Christmas. A runaway little girl decides to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker (Davis), who guides her on her journey. The caretaker brings the theater to life through various musical performances by singers Jewel, Michael Crawford and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Trans Siberian Orchestra's The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

This Christmas fantasy spotlights a runaway girl who encounters an old theater caretaker who guides her journey home.

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BOB THE BUILDER presents an engaging world of construction play filled with adventure and positive messages for young children.

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