Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth: ‘The Hero’s Adventure’
From: Moyers & Company
Series: Moyers & Company
Length: 53:00
PLEASE NOTE: Program-specific and generic promos available now. Full show available Friday, August 10th. Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell begin their groundbreaking and timeless conversation with an exploration of the classic hero cycle, including consistent and enduring hero patterns in literature, real life, and even the Star Wars films. Campbell also encourages the audience to view parts of their own lives as heroic journeys. Released in 1988, The Power of Myth was one of the most popular TV series in the history of public television, and continues to inspire new audiences.
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Timing and Cues
Timing and Cues
Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard.
Moyers & Company Power of Myth ‘The Hero’s Adventure’ -- Billboard: 00:00 – 01:00
In cue: [MUSIC] " This week on Moyers & Company"
Out cue: "...after the news."
NPR Newscast Hole: 1:00 - 6:00
Moyers & Company Power of Myth ‘The Hero’s Adventure’ -- Segment 1: 6:00 – 29:00
In cue: [MUSIC] " I’m Bill Moyers, this week on Moyers & Company..."
Out cue: "… about what it really means to follow your bliss."
Station Break: 29:00 – 30:00
Moyers & Company Power of Myth ‘The Hero’s Adventure’ -- Segment 2: 30:00 – 59:00
In cue: [MUSIC] “I’m Bill Moyers and this is Moyers & Company. "
Out cue: "…that’s why we’re your retirement company"
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Jamie Lawrence | Moyers and Company. | Label: Good Mood Records LLC Publisher: Elliot Music Co. Inc. ASCAP | 2012 | 00:00 |
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