"The Stories" Master Index List

Mountain Man

Open House - When you talk about Lincoln's Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery's works of art, don't forget to mention the museum's magnificient architectural design which is considered a work of art in itself.

Between Worlds - For her graduate project, director Francene Blythe is preparing for the staging of the play "An Evening at the War Bonnet." This story of Native American life features four urban Indians who gather at a bar to bare their souls.

Mountain Man Meek - Meet Jack Garrison: white, balding, middle-aged, college professor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney -- AND better known to tourists of the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument as crazy Mountain Man Meek!

Love

The Many Facets of Love - Prepare to be romanced as we present Nebraska's take on Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra.

History Lesson - Find out how love transcends the appearance of skin color as historian Rick Wallace takes a journey back in time to explore the contributions of black Americans in the state of Nebraska.

When You Care Enough - The Hallmark Greeting Card company is well known for its tradition of sending the very best. What you might not know is that Hallmark's humble beginnings started right here in Nebraska.

A Jewel of a Diner - Follow the story of Evert and Barb Falkena as they uncover the secrets of love in an All-American diner in Mullen, Nebraska -- Barb's Diner!

Dreams

Avoca Quack-Off - The community of Avoca, Nebraska knows how to chase the winter blues away....literally. For the past 23 years the Avoca Quack-Off Duck Races has delighted crowds and raised money for the Avoca volunteer fire department.

The Stude Dude - Our first in a series of "Collectors" segments features Stuart Tritt of Kimball. Tritt collects Studebakers. Among his fine set of wheels is a rare 1950 Champion Business Coupe.

Circus in the Heartland - Tom Ewalt started thinking big when he was quite little. For Geneva native Margie Miller, her great-grandfather's life was - at one time - a family circus. Margie explores her family history in this poignant story about a man who dared to follow his dream.

Keeping the Faith

Healing Hands - Omaha chiropractor Dr. Andrew Riffey incorporates alternative methods of healing to help his patients achieve good health - including the power of prayer.

Circle of Giving - Lincoln Journal Star columnist Jodi Rave Lee provides a glimpse into the American Indian tradition of giveaways. Her powerful essay reminds us all that it truly is better to give than receive.

Amazing Grace - John Sorensen of Greenwich Village, New York returns to his roots in Grand Island, Nebraska to celebrate the memory of the Abbott sisters. Two women who struggled for the rights of women and children, and like John - had to leave home to achieve their life's goal.

Higher Praise - Bring some of that gospel spirit into your home as the Salem Baptist Church choir "Higher Praise" (Omaha) rocks Nebraska ETV's studio with "Ride On King Jesus."

Transformation

Wild Women - Could spending the weekend in the wilderness change your life? Possibly. I'm talking about the Sixth Annual Women's Wilderness Weekend on the North Shore of the Harlan County Reservoir. Mary Ethel Emmanuel was there and the wild weekend that ensued taught her something about herself.

A Boystown Transformation - Sometimes a terrible event can transform a life for the better and that's what happened to a young man in the 1930's. He committed a serious crime, but thanks to a priest named Father Flanagan he turned his life around. Mark Hall shares his father's story.

Lost and Found Film: Omaha Stockyards - Not long ago, South Omaha was the largest livestock center in the world. The sights, the sound, the smells are gone forever -- but not the memories.

The Zen of Sarah - If even a thought or a possibility can transform us, what about a near death experience? Five years ago Sarah Olson went on a hike in the North Carolina Smokies. What happened during that hike changed the course of her life.

BEAT - BEAT is the Nebraska version of the Broadway show "Stomp" and the East Coast has nothing on Midwest! BEAT stands for the Bijot Ensemble of Acoustic Troubadours. Kim Bijot is the teacher, and for her students it's a transformative experience.

Cowgirl Roundup

Cowgirl Roundup - In this episode of Next Exit you're welcome to ride along with us to western Nebraska to visit Judy Durnal at her ranch near Chimney Rock. Join us as we take in the sights and sounds of an all-female cattle drive with this unique fourth generation rancher. We'll also spend time examining some surprising roots of the American Cowboy -- all on this special "Cowgirl Roundup" edition of Next Exit!

Ghosts

Ghost of Funk Road - A music video about one of those spooky small-town legends -- a hitchiker on the Funk-Odessa Road who vanishes before you can drop him off.

Ghosthunter - There's something about a murder scene that inspires ghostly visions. We spend the night in a haunted house with two paranormal investigators.

White Horse Ranch - In Boyd County Nebraska, just outside the tiny town of Naper there's a ranch that's no more than a ghost of its former self. The White Horse Ranch was once famous for pure white horses.

Bonehunter - Loren Eiseley is one of the greatest nature writers of the 20th century. He was born in Lincoln and the years he spent as a bonehunter in Western Nebraska and South Dakota inspired many of his most unforgettable essays.

On the Move

12 More Hours - Ready for the latest in extreme sports? Check it out on Next Exit!

The Fastest Chair in Town - When Nebraska City native Cheri Becerra was only 19 years old, she competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. This is the story of how she got there.

Pioneer Spirit - The pioneer spirit that inspired the Nebraska Cornhuskers, from NETV's "Husker Century, Part I."

Portable Orchestra - Go behind the scenes as the Omaha Symphony Orchestra records its first CD called "Take Flight."

September 11

Man of the World - This story is a profile of Thomas Gouttierre who you've probably seen many times on television, talking about a country he knows as well as his own -- Afghanistan.

Flight From New York - Few September 11th stories are as dramatic as that of Professor Ernie Goss of Creighton University. He made it out of New York City just before the chaos.

We Are On Nine-Mile Prairie When - Twyla Hansen is a plant expert and a poet and she was on the Nebraska Nine-Mile Prairie with a group of fourth-graders when the news of 9/11 came.

September - This story features a personal essay written by an historian who sees the bigger picture. His name is Mark Hall and his the subject matter of his essay titled "September" is not what you might expect.

The Last Tomato

Feed Store Music Jam - Join us on this unique visit to a feed store where you can get a whole lot more than just a trunk full of hay.

Ugly Pickup Contest - Every fall Chadron, Nebraska holds a competition and a parade on Main Street led by the Ugly Pickup Queen that you'll have to see to believe.

Sons of Italy - Visit Omaha's Sons of Italy neighborhood community and find out the secret recipe of Italian pride.

It's Elementary - Our story begins when a producer visits two 2nd grade classrooms -- one in the city and one in the country. Who has it better? The answer might surprise you.

The Invisible Thread

Cocktail Hour - Two Omaha women develop a close bond through family, friendship, politics, and a whole lot of maritinis.

Be My Baby - A Lincoln couple find a new family member in a land far, far away.

The Accidental Nebraskan - Essayist Meghan Daum takes a life changing journey back home to Nebraska.

Marvelous Monument - Many of Nebraska's historic churches were founded by Danish settlers and have become integral institutions in the lives of many Nebraskans.

Hometown Heroes

Small Town Legend - Grover Cleveland Alexander remains a legend in his former hometown of St. Paul, Nebraska.

Cowgirl Up - An alternative take on bronco busting in Nebraska.

Born to Fly - The heroic story of Evelyn Sharp is still told by the residents of Ord, Nebraska.

Grandma Was a Dreamer - Chris Sayre performs a song that he wrote for his children in tribute to his mother.

Touch the Sky

Riders on the Storm - Nebraska's notorious bad weather is a nightmare to many, but to a few chosen storm chasers it's an opportunity to fulfill their dreams in a different kind of way.

Office in the Sky - Bryan Limley provides an insight into working high above the rest of the world as he ascends to his "office in the sky."

What's a Champion - Juaniata, Nebraska's Tim Scott has already won the states grocery bagging championship but that's not the only reason that he's a champion. Join us for this remarkable story of one of Nebraska's true champions.

Stitching the Stars - Alana Smith makes quilts. Over the years she's made hundreds of them. But the significance of her quilt making lies not in the quantity but in the tradition of Native American heritage that she sews into the quilts.

Dance of the Cranes - The Dance of the Cranes sculpture at Omaha's Eppley airfield has its birth in this segment of Next Exit.

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Swimming with Sharks - Bob and Vicki Thomas have a job that most people would never want to go near -- cleaning the shark infested aquarium at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. The Thomas' wouldn't have it any other way!

Lost on the Great Plains - Geographer David Wishart grew up near the North Sea in England. But ever since he moved to landlocked Nebraska he's had a hard time finding his way around!

The Flow of Life - The Sandhills are full of areas that may best be described as an oasis. The Schneidereit Ranch, north of Brewster, is one such place. It's a place where the uncommon is common. And it is a place where a recent tragedy has changed the lives of those living there.

Nebraska Navy - Find out how becoming an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska has become a way of life for a lot of familiar faces throughout the state.

Catfish Woman - Mary Ethel Emanuel sets out on an underwater adventure at Nebraska's Ak-Sar-Ben aquarium, searching for her long lost cousin.

Floating Down the River - Follow a Nebraska youth group as they live out a real life adventure paddling their way down the Niobrara river.

The Winding Road

Almost Two Pounds - Harrison, Nebraska is the only town in Sioux county, but that doesn't stop people from driving in from all over the world for one of the famous Coffee Burgers at the Sioux Sundries cafe.

Reservation Blues - The Indigenous jam in Omaha features some of the world's best blues music. Native American headliners "Indigenous" show how their family ties bring the music and their fans together.

Bubba the Cowboy Prince - Just because Nathan Ruleaux is from Bridgeport, Nebraska doesn't mean he doesn't have some Hollywood, California in his blood. Follow Nathan on his journey as performs the lead role in the Scottsbluff Foothills Theater production of "Bubba the Cowboy Prince."

Early Morning Drive - Waverly, Nebraska's Patty Johns has what many people would consider an unusual work schedule. However, for Patty it fits perfectly with her current lifestyle and lets her see part of Nebraska that many people never see -- its early morning sunrise.

The Road Less Traveled

Lynch Dawgs - Learn why citizens of Lynch, Nebraska are creating furry little Prairie Dogs called "Lynch Dawgs" to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The Art of the Jam - Buddy Graves and his pals have been making jazz music come to life in Omaha for years. Find their secret hide out in this Next Exit profile.

Song of the Open Road - Walt Whitman may have never visited Nebraska, but his epic poem "Song of the Open Road" remains a fitting testament to the spirit of the Great Plains.

Style Parables - We aren't sure exactly what this is and neither are the producers of "Style Parables" -- an eclectic mix of performance art brewing up in Omaha.

A Woman in Her Place - Out in Chadron, Nebraska there is a little Bed and Breakfast gem called the Olde Main Street Inn. Owner Jeanne Goetzinger is the one who keeps it polished.

Terra Firma

Dugout - Katie Juhl and her Great Uncle Milty Lastovica take a journey back to find their roots in a Nebraska Dugout home.

Sideline Support - Millard South girl's basketball coach Rich Olson and his wife Olinda face a tough battle with ALS -- Lou Gehrig's disease.

Claydoe - Students at Omaha's Christ the King elementary school create their own mini-J. Doe sculptures with the help of art teacher Gail Dickel.

"after the order" - NETV's producer/director Carl Hartman introduces viewers to Nebraska's up and coming rock band "after the order" with a music video to the band's song "My Voice."

Beginnings

Dawn - University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Dr. Darryl White shares a moving trumpet solo that he wrote for his new born son.

Moving - When Mary Mumgaard's husband became ill with Parkinson's disease her new life leads her to many unexpected challenges including a new home.

Lost and Found Film: Springtime in the Sandhills - Revisit one of Nebraska Educational Television's classic moments as we take a look back at sandhill's home of Marietta Schumacher.

A Record Label is Born - Robb Nansel has been receiving national recognition for his star struck Saddle Creek record label. One of the label's new bands "The Good Life" is set to continue the trend.

The Middle of Everywhere - Video producer and sometimes poet Curtis Bright teams with Nebraska ETV animator Scott Beachler to bring new life to some of Nebraska's famous landmarks.

Pilot Show #1

My Marlboro Man - The cowboy love story of John and Margaret Sibbitt.

Citizen Luis - A Mexican-born immigrant shares his thoughts about becoming a United States citizen after living in this country for 21 years.

Cowgirl Up - An alternative take on bronco busting in Nebraska.

The Accidental Nebraskan - Essayist Meghan Daum takes a life changing journey back home to Nebraska.

Pilot Show #2

Small Town Legends - Take a journey to Nebraska's field of dreams -- The Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball in St. Paul, Nebraska.

Danish Lutheran Church - Many of Nebraska's historic churches were founded by Danish settlers and have become integral institutions in the lives of many Nebraskans.

Norma's Windmill - Windmills pocket the landscape of Nebraska's majestic scenery. In this story we see how one special windmill was repaired and brought back to life.

Sons of Italy - Visit Omaha's Sons of Italy neighborhood community and find out the secret recipe of Italian pride.

Valparaiso - Nebraska Wesleyan philosophy professor John Walker pulls out his guitar to pay tribute to one Nebraska's finest towns.