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 televisionís 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.

Mary Hanson

"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

tpt MN (The Minnesota Channel)

CHANNELS: tpt MN (The Minnesota Channel) can be found on Channel 2-2 (digital); 202 for Comcast subscribers in Mpls; 243 for Comcast subscribers in St. Paul. For out-state viewers, the MN Channel is available on the local PBS station. Check your local listings.

This year's "Mary Hanson Show" 26 week run ended in March. Stay tuned for our next season's dates and time!

CHANNEL 6 SCHEDULE, THE METRO CABLE NETWORK (MCN) - Mondays @ 9 PM

(Channel 6 reaches the entire seven county area)

  • August 23 David Walsh on Media and the Family
    Guest: Founder of National Institute on Media and the Family, D. Walsh
  • August 30 Jim Ramstad on Leadership
    Guest: Former US Congressman
  • September 6 Whistle While You Work
    Guest: Richard Leider, consultant and author
  • September 13 Meet MN Teacher of the Year
    Guest: Ryan Vernosh, MA, Maxfield Magnet 6th grade teacher

In recognition of World Alzheimer's Day on September 21:

  • September 20 Families Coping with Alzheimer's, Part I
    Guests: Carol Shapiro, Jim Secord and Chuck Denny
  • September 27 Families Coping with Alzheimer's, Part II
    Guests: Carol Shapiro, Jim Secord and Chuck Denny

Other Networks and Channels

MTN - MINNEAPOLIS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - CHANNEL 17
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

SPNN - ST. PAUL NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK - CHANNEL 15
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

PACT TELEVISION - CHANNEL 20
Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin Mondays at 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays (first and third) at 6:30 p.m.; Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

The Mary Hanson Show is taped at the Minneapolis Television Network (MTN), 125 SE Main, Mpls., MN

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