From the PBS webpage....
The story of the number one is the story of Western civilization. Terry
Jones ("Monty Python's Flying Circus") goes on a humor-filled journey
to recount the amazing tale behind the world's simplest number. Using
computer graphics, "One" is brought to life, in all his various guises,
in STORY OF 1, airing on PBS Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
ET. One's story reveals how celebrated civilizations in history were
achieved, where our modern numbers came from and how the invention of
zero changed the world forever - and saved us from having to use Roman
numerals today.
...more...
My husband saw this in the TV guide. Don't know anything about it
except what is on the PBS webpage, but we have it set up to TIVO.
Sounds interesting!
Mar. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Oh my goodness! My husband and his best friend (who just got back from a 6mo stay in Europe) LOVE Monty Python. Get ready for some crass language and harsh words, but they truly are funny
Mar. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Yeah, the fact that the host is from Monty Python did concern me. That's why we are TIVOing it to preview 1st. From the PBS page it sounds like a family show, but who knows these days? Always good to be cautious.
Apr. 4, 2006 - BTW
We watched this and it is GREAT! I highly recommend it. it has a lot of humor, but is not crude like Monty Python.