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summer_in_TX

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42. The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey."

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 12:49 AM

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It's an episode of Nature from back in 2011. Gorgeous scenery beautifully filmed. It follows a naturalist named Jim Hutto who has a local farmer leave a bowl of eggs for him on his porch. He'd been interested in animal imprinting, so he decided to hatch the eggs and ensure that the hatching chicks imprinted on him. He takes on the challenge of being a good and protective turkey "parent" and to help them learn to forage and protect themselves. A lot of funny experiences in the process. The experience was transformative for him and just the most amazing, awesome documentary I've ever seen. My husband and I keep recommending it.

It should be available through Passport or the PBS app until late November.

https://www.pbs.org/video/nature-my-life-as-a-turkey/

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee Jun 26 OP

I agree PatSeg Jun 26 #1

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On PBS Mr.Bee Jun 26 #7

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Suspicions confirmed.... nt allegorical oracle Saturday #47

Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee Jun 26 #5

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Passport allows you deRien Jun 26 #19

Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo Jun 26 #13

And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan Jun 26 #9

PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele Jun 26 #10

PBS is great! ananda Jun 26 #11

Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX Saturday #38

Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom Jun 26 #12

"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee Jun 26 #14

PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl Jun 26 #15

AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT Jun 26 #16

And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits Jun 26 #17

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What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula Jun 26 #20

Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now. Texin Jun 26 #21

Me Too Mr.Bee Jun 26 #23

I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms Jun 26 #22

Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee Jun 26 #24

Just about everyone.... SergeStorms Jun 26 #28

I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle Jun 26 #34

He definitely..... SergeStorms Saturday #50

Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX Saturday #39

Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN Jun 26 #25

I love PBS! SamuelAdams Jun 26 #26

Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee Jun 26 #27

I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni Jun 26 #29

One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease Jun 26 #30

The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX Saturday #42

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That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle Jun 26 #35

I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA Jun 26 #32

Patience is a good one. murielm99 Saturday #43

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NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 Jun 26 #33

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Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu Saturday #40

I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX Saturday #41

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