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Bill Moyers 

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth: ‘The Message of the Myth'

From: Moyers & Company
Series: Moyers & Company
Length: 53:00

PLEASE NOTE: Program-specific and generic promos available now. Full show available Friday, August 17th. At thier depest level, myths teach us how to live -- with ourselves, with others, and with the mystery at the heart of life. Listen in as Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell compare creation myths from the bible and elsewhere, and talk about how religions and mythologies need to change with time in order to maintain their relevance in peoples’ lives. Read the full description.

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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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Piece Description

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.

Timing and Cues

Timing and Cues
Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard.

Moyers & Company POM Message of the Myth Billboard: 00:00 – 01:00
In cue: [MUSIC] "I’m Bill Moyers. This week on Moyers & Company"
Out cue: "...after the news."

NPR Newscast Hole: 1:00 - 6:00

Moyers & Company POM Message of the Myth -- Segment 1: 6:00 – 29:00
In cue: [MUSIC] "Welcome, this week on Moyers & Company..."
Out cue: "…here and now."

Station Break: 29:00 – 30:00

Moyers & Company POM Message of the Myth – 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 & Comapny. Label: Good Mood Records LLC Publisher: Elliot Music Co. Inc. ASCAP 2012 00:00