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Discovery Goes to Portugal (1970)

1970 · Short film · 22 min

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This episode of the TV show, Discovery ‘70, dates to the year 1970. Discovery (in several incarnations) was an innovative historical, cultural and educational documentary TV series for children that aired from 1962-1971 on ABC. It was originally hosted by Frank Buxton on aired on weekdays, but for most of the Sixties it could be found on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings. This episode is hosted by Bill Owen (who replaced Buxton after 1966 as host) and Virginia Gibson. This episode "Discovery Goes to Portugal" opens overlooking small fishing vessels beached by the sea on the beautiful coast of Portugal. The episode shows many clips of Portuguese men and women going about their daily business. Basket weavers sit on stone steps:30. Bill Owen and Virginia Gibson sit by the sea and talk to the viewers 1:30. Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills: “A cidade das sete colinas”. The Romans named Lisbon as Olissipo for its resemblance to the city of Rome which was also built over seven hills. Built on the margins of the Tagus river – Rio Tejo – Lisbon is filled with color and tradition. The camera zooms in from above onto the Plaza of Commerce 1:47. This huge plaza is also known as Terreiro Do Paço (Palace Terrace), which is also the name of the ferry terminal and a neighboring restaurant. The plaza itself is the old center of commerce. Government buildings (ministry, commerce, etc.) border the plaza on three sides, and Tagus River on the south side. The Plaza was the…

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22 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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