The Mary Hanson Show
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"The Mary Hanson Show" is the longest running cable program in the United States, having been on the air regularly since 1980. The weekly show has also been on public televisionÃs KTCI for the past thirteen years for a season each year. The award-winning show focuses on health and social issues and has provided a forum for area and national experts and leaders. Host and producer Mary Hanson views her role as a conduit between guest and viewer, and the result is in-depth discussions of contemporary issues.
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"Mary Hanson is one of the best interviewers in the business." (Michael Osterholm, University of MN epidemiologist) "The interview with Mary was easily, by any standard, the best interview I have had apropos the book." (The late Jim Shannon, former President of St. Thomas University) "Mary Hanson is an extraordinary interviewer. She helped me shine!" (James Bryer, Ph.D., psychologist) |
SCHEDULES
Public Television - tpt 2.2 The Minnesota Channel"Understanding Depression, Hope Through Treatment"Beginning January 7 and broadcast every Saturday for five weeks. The MN Channel of tpt is found on Channel 2-2 (digital/over the air); 202 for Comcast subscribers in Minneapolis, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Shakopee, Southwest; 243 for Comcast in St. Paul, Anoka, Centerville, Columbia Heights, Eagan, Burnsville, Fridley, Hastings, Northwest, Roseville, Washington Co., White Bear Lake; 102 for Mediacom; 396 for Charter; 17-2 for DIRECTV. Dish - NA. For out-state viewers: the MN Channel is available on your local PBS station. Call tpt at 651-229-1330 for more specific information or assistance.
Stay tuned for information on the mini series co-hosted/produced by James Jordan, MD and Mary, "Understanding Depression, Hope Through Treatment," which begins airing January 7. Schedule to follow soon. Special thanks to our wonderful crew and Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP, the McFarland Family Fund at the Minneapolis Foundation, Cinequipt, and individual supporters for making this series possible. KSTP TV, CHANNEL 5"Understanding Depression, Hope Through Treatment" will be broadcast on the following dates and times:
The Metro Cable Network, Channel 6 (MCN) - Mondays @ 9 PM(Channel 6 reaches the entire seven county area)
Other Networks and ChannelsThe Mary Hanson Show is also on cable Channel 17 on the Minneapolis Television Network (MTN) on Wednesdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 10 am. In St. Paul, the program airs on Channel 15 on the St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Finally, it airs on Channel 20 (PACT TV) in Duluth/Superior at 5 pm every Monday; on the first and third Thursdays at 6:30 pm; and at 9:30 am on Fridays (218-723-3686). |
The Mary Hanson Show is taped at the Minneapolis Television Network (MTN), 125 SE Main, Mpls., MN
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