need help identifying a PBS documentary

[Rudee]

A couple months back I watched something on what I think was PBS. It was about a man in his 50's that moved to the woods and built a cabin and lived there for a couple decades or so. For the life of me I can't recall the mans name or remember the name of the movie. The guy was an amazing craftsman and basically lived off the land. Any ideas?

 

[KillyKillall]

There was also a PBS special on video games...anyone catch that and have a synopsis or know where I can still see it?

 

[Orsorum]

Ted Kazynski.

 

[eigen]

Originally posted by: Rudee
A couple months back I watched something on what I think was PBS. It was about a man in his 50's that moved to the woods and built a cabin and lived there for a couple decades or so. For the life of me I can't recall the mans name or remember the name of the movie. The guy was an amazing craftsman and basically lived off the land. Any ideas?

Ted Kazyinski

 

Um, Henry David Thoreau? See his book Walden for further.

 

[Rudee]

Originally posted by: Orsorum
Ted Kazynski.

No, not him. I'm positive the guys name was Dick

 

[KillyKillall]

Dick Chaney?

 

[arcas]

The show is titled Alone in the Wilderness. PBS shows it a couple times a year. I've watched it twice. Fascinating.

Link

 

[eigen]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Dick Chaney?

Thats his secret undisclosed location.

 

[imported_Snagle]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall
There was also a PBS special on video games...anyone catch that and have a synopsis or know where I can still see it?

Yes, it was called "The Videogame Revolution". It was the first thing i recorded with my newly hacked tivo - I don't want to get in trouble with the mods so just email me if you want to talk more about this.

edit: woohoo arcas you are teh PBS 1337n3sS

 

[Rudee]

Originally posted by: arcas
The show is titled Alone in the Wilderness. PBS shows it a couple times a year. I've watched it twice. Fascinating.

Link

That's the one! Many thanks!!!!!!