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He has quietly touched so many lives

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:30:57 -0600

I'm finding these stories so interesting, especially the comments from those of you who are under 40. The conventional wisdom says that younger people aren't engaged by the kind of television Moyers makes, but the stories that many of you are sharing suggest that isn't true.

Thanks so much, Lara!

Kim
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How wonderful that you got to share that with your father!

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:27:04 -0600

My father and I have bonded over PBS shows over the years as well! Thanks for sharing that memory with us!

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

9th grade English

Laracolvin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:26:24 -0600

I can still capture the experience of sitting in English class and watching the Joseph Campbell series like it was yesterday instead of almost twenty years ago! He was riveting, and I've loved mythology ever since.

Too much seems to be changing these days. I don't want him to go!

Lara

Notions of Identity

Another great choice!

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:24:37 -0600

I really have to spend time with the Healing and the Mind series. It came along when I was busy trying to keep up with two kids in two different schools, etc. Thanks for the reminder!

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

His call to conscience is so necessary

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:47 -0600

Moyers is a man of clear principles, who isn't afraid to say that principles matter. It seems like a quaint notion in these days when so many people seem willing to accept anything that turns a profit or secures some other kind of short-term gain.

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

I hope you're right!

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:18:53 -0600

Even though he's 75, I'm not ready to let go of Moyers yet either. If he does give that seminar, I'm signing up too!

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

I thought of you when I posted it :-)

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:17:08 -0600

Hey Denise,

I remember that you wrote about Sekou Sundiata when he died. It was a joy to find another fan, even on such a sad occasion. This performance was actually my introduction to him. Glad you enjoyed it!

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

Yup - saw it on YouTube

Kim Pearson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:08 -0600

What I love about Moyers is that he gives his audiences credit for being able to absorb complex ideas. He resists the sound bite, dogmatism or knee-jerk responses. Glad he fact-checked that guy.

Kim
BlogHer Contributing Editor|KimPearson.net|

Love him! Love him!

Nordette — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:26 -0600

I remember him from but way back, but was required to watch the Joseph Campbell interviews for a class. And when Fox News went after Moyers, I was as annoyed as if it was a close friend of mine, but really, they were so out of their league confronting him. And I loved that moment. He lectured the young man on what is and isn't journalism, and said, "Bill O'Reilly's not a journalist. He's a pugilist." :-) Did you see it?

Nordette Adams is a BlogHer CE & you can find her other stuff through Her 411.

Sekou Sundiata!

Denise — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:15:27 -0600

I didn't know Moyers had featured Sundiata, thanks so much for posting that.

And, can I just say all of the above?

~Denise BlogHer Community Manager
Flamingo House Happenings

Moyers Captured a Young Intellect

cluelesscrafter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:18 -0600

As a young girl, I remember Moyers' interviews with Joseph Campbell as riveting. I had no background in myth or religion at that age, but Moyers was able to encourage my forming mind into an elevated place.

My father, a bachelor of divinity, and I would contemplate the Campbell interviews for years to come.

http://www.thecluelesscrafter.com/

Healing and the Mind

puppybraille — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:36:15 -0600

I'd have to say that my favorite is the Healing and the Mind series. I thought he did a really good job of addressing the topic and what's more amazing is that much of the information is still useful today. There's a companion book which I loved as well.

Nickie's Nook and Nickie's Nook the Book

I liked World of Ideas,

Laura Scott — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:27:43 -0600

I liked World of Ideas, which as I recall immediately preceded the Faith series. Just talking to people about interesting stuff.

I think his most interesting and provocative moments, though, were not on television but in articles and speeches directed towards the media industry, challenging people to do better, to recognize the conflicts of interest, to be the change the industry sorely needed.

Now the media industry is dealing with different kinds of disruptions much more powerful than Moyers' pokes in the eye. But still it's a shame to see him retire. I don't watch him a lot, but when I do, it's always interesting.

Laura Scott, BlogHer Contributing Editor, Tech/Web
design, snap, blog, tweet

Numbers #1 and #2 Helped Me Survive

Gena Haskett — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:10:49 -0600

Moyers discussions with Joseph Campbell were appointment television for me. That series soothed my hungry brain.

The poetry series led me to Coleman Banks who lead me to the Sufi poet Rumi. Just last week I purchased and download poetry and have a book or two on Rumi.

Moyers has tried to retire before. I don't think he can stay away for too long. He'll pop in and out with a special or two. Better still, if he decides to teach or have a seminar with some of his friends and acquaintances I'd would so like to be in the room.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

If you had asked me about Dawn Powell

sassymonkey — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:17:28 -0600

A few weeks ago I probably would have said, "Huh?" But her collected works are part of the Rory Gilmore reading challenge so I've been looking at them.

Scarlett was a mean girl...but you still had to admire her feistiness and determination.

Sassymonkey and Sassymonkey Reads.