WMHT Specials
Harold Holzer on Cuomo’s Flying Tackle
Clip | 1m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
Harold Holzer describes what Mario Cuomo did the night of a primary debate.
Noted Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer first met Mario Cuomo in 1977 when the Queens politician was running for New York City Mayor. In this clip, he describes what the burly Italian-American did the night of a primary debate that summer.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT
WMHT Specials
Harold Holzer on Cuomo’s Flying Tackle
Clip | 1m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
Noted Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer first met Mario Cuomo in 1977 when the Queens politician was running for New York City Mayor. In this clip, he describes what the burly Italian-American did the night of a primary debate that summer.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch WMHT Specials
WMHT Specials is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Ken Burns THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | Promo
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 30s | Ken Burns The American Revolution, coming November 2025 to WMHT. (30s)
Celebrating WMHT: A Year of Impact, Growth and Innovation
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 14s | A year in review for WMHT. (2m 14s)
WMHT & American Experience Poisoned Ground Event
Clip | 30s | Free screening Sunday, April 21st at 3pm at the New York State Museum, Huxley Theatre. (30s)
Season of Change | WMHT's Journey
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 56s | WMHT's heartwarming journey is filled with milestones and laughter. (1m 56s)
Anthony Hayes Joins WMHT President and CEO
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 40s | Welcome Anthony V. Hayes to WMHT Public Media as President and CEO. (40s)
What is SEL and How Does it Support Mental Well Being?
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 3m 44s | Learn about the intersection of SEL and youth mental health/well being. (3m 44s)
Why an Afghan Immigrant Loves Cooking Moroccan Food
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 50s | Learn the story of Zamar Omarzai, a chef at local Moroccan restaurant Tara Kitchen. (2m 50s)
How am Immigrant Created a Multi-Cultural Meeting Place
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 45s | Dale Davidson and the creation of the restaurant Umana Yana- A Great American Recipe story (2m 45s)
Thank You for Your Support During these Challenging Times
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | WMHT’s commitment is fully on you and your family. (1m)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | Routines may have changed, but our commitment remains the same. (1m)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | WMHT President and CEO, Robert Altman, shares a message regarding COVID-19. (1m)
Community Advisory Board Promo
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 30s | Apply for WMHT's Community Advisory Board! (30s)
The Wounds We Feel at Home | Preview
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 30s | Premieres Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:30pm on WMHT-TV (30s)
The Wounds We Feel at Home | Homesick | Preview
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 30s | Premieres Monday, September 18, 2017 on WMHT-TV (30s)
Kennedy of Albany | A Writer and His City | Preview
Preview | 30s | Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City Premieres Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9pm on WMHT-TV (30s)
Kennedy of Albany | Creative Process
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 8s | Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City Premieres Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9pm on WMHT-TV (1m 8s)
Kennedy of Albany | Love Story
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 58s | Kennedy of Albany: A Writer and His City Premieres Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9pm on WMHT-TV (1m 58s)
Healthy Families | Whole Grains
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 30s | Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN shares whole grain swaps and snack ideas. (30s)
Healthy Families | Plant Proteins
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 30s | Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN shares the benefits of plant proteins. (30s)
Healthy Families | Meal Preparation
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 30s | Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN shares tips for getting your kids involved with meal preparation. (30s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 30s | Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN shares tips for keeping your family hydrated. (30s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 30s | Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN shares tips for adding flavor to your foods. (30s)
Albany Symphony's David Alan Miller on New Music
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | 'For the art form to stay alive, the art has to stay alive,' notes David Alan Miller. (1m)
Albany Symphony's David Alan Miller on Innovation
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | 'I hope that we can continue to be very much at the forefront of innovation in our field.' (1m)
Albany Symphony's David Alan Miller on Education
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m | 'The importance of music education has always been to my mind great,' - David Alan Miller. (1m)
Clip | 3m 42s | Go inside on of the initial planning meetings for 'Breathing Lights.' (3m 42s)
Behind the Lights | Igor Vamos: Extended Interview
Clip | 5m 49s | Extended interview with multimedia artist Igor Vamos. (5m 49s)
The Musicians of Ma'alwyck | Mondnacht
Clip | 3m 34s | Hear The Musicians of Ma'alwyck perform Robert Schumann's 'Mondnacht' in WMHT's studios. (3m 34s)
The Musicians of Ma'alwyck | Dido's Lament
Clip | 3m 30s | Hear The Musicians of Ma'alwyck perform Henry Purcell's 'Dido's Lament' in WMHT's studios. (3m 30s)
Preview | 30s | Premieres Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 10pm on WMHT-TV (30s)
Nanotechnology | Career Pathways: An Exploration of STEM
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 58s | Can you define Nanotechnology? Do you know what a nano career entails? (2m 58s)
Information Technology | Career Pathways: STEM
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 3m 59s | How would you define Information Technology and Computer Science? (3m 59s)
Health Sciences | Career Pathways: An Exploration of STEM
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 3m 10s | Do you know what the field of health sciences is? (3m 10s)
Electrical Engineering | Career Pathways: STEM
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 51s | Can you define electrical engineering or what an electrical engineer does? (2m 51s)
Musicians of Ma'alwyck | Broemel - Marion's Prayer
Clip | 5m 2s | The Musicians of Ma'alwyck perform Broemel - Marion's Prayer at the WMHT studios. (5m 2s)
Governor Mario Cuomo: Poetry & Prose | Trailer
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 3m 24s | Premieres Monday, October 3, 2016 at 9pm on WMHT-TV. (3m 24s)
Andrew Cuomo Reflects on 2010 Win
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 29s | Gov. Andrew Cuomo sat down for a rare interview for Governor Mario Cuomo: Poetry & Prose. (1m 29s)
Ken Goldfarb looks into Mario Cuomo's baseball career
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 2m 21s | Reporter Ken Goldfarb researched a story he heard about Mario Cuomo baseball career. (2m 21s)
Sheila Healy recalls Mario Cuomo memo on same-sex marriage
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 17s | Sheila Healy recalls Mario Cuomo as being ahead of the curve on same-sex marriage. (1m 17s)
Mario Cuomo Calls into Local Telethon
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 28s | John McLoughlin explains how his station’s annual telethon would get a call from Cuomo. (1m 28s)
Luke Russert Remembers Meeting Mario Cuomo
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 29s | Luke Russert, son of Tim Russert, recalls meeting Mario Cuomo at the State Capitol. (29s)
Now PlayingHarold Holzer on Cuomo’s Flying Tackle
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 21s | Harold Holzer describes what Mario Cuomo did the night of a primary debate. (1m 21s)
Brodsky and Mario Battle on the Hardwood
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 7s | Richard Brodsky recalls Cuomo challenging him to a game of one-on-one basketball. (1m 7s)
Video has Closed Captions
Preview | 1m 33s | Premieres Monday, April 17, 2017 at 10pm on WMHT-TV. (1m 33s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 12s | Negro League Baseball helped increase the diversity of Schenectady's population. (1m 12s)
The Mohawk Giants | Breaking Barriers
Video has Closed Captions
Clip | 1m 3s | Negro League baseball players helped open doors to African American athletes. (1m 3s)
The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Memorial
Clip | 1m 52s | In 2005, the remains of more than a dozen 18th Century African slaves were found buried. (1m 52s)
The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Burial
Clip | 3m 34s | A burial ceremony is held for the remains of 14 formerly enslaved Africans. (3m 34s)
The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Love in the Mansion
Clip | 1m 56s | Learn of the love that was shared at the Schuyler mansion. (1m 56s)
The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Life at the Mansion
Clip | 3m 28s | The Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site was the first Georgian Mansion in Albany. (3m 28s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Support for PBS provided by:
WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT