Greetings. I received the following announcement from an email list I'm on. Refer to local listings to find out what time the program is on in your area. Enjoy, and as always, pardon any formatting errors.
Made in America Showcases American Printing House for the Blind
Tuesday at 9:00 PM on the Travel Channel
(Louisville, KY - January 17th, 2006): John Ratzenberger's Made
in America came to Louisville in August of 2005 to profile local firm
American Printing House for the Blind. On Tuesday, January 17th, 2006,
we can finally watch the behind-the-scenes coverage that John spent the
day shooting. The program will follow the production of several
products the firm makes for the visually impaired, from books to
software equipment. John (Cheers, Pixar Films) will finish the program
by reading a Braille cowboy novel Braille aloud.
WHAT: Nationally televised program Made in America showcasing
American Printing House for the Blind and its President Tuck Tinsley,
III
WHEN: Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 at 9:00 PM
WHERE: The Travel channel - Please check your local listings
Airing Tuesdays at 9:00 PM on the Travel Channel, John Ratzenberger's
Made in America celebrates the people, places and products that are
uniquely American. John honors the men and women who work with their
hands and skillfully make the products that are the backbone of the
American economy. Each year the program visits roughly 40 manufacturing
facilities throughout the country. This week John will profile 2 other
companies including Tom's of Maine and Herman Miller Chairs. Please
visit www.travel.discovery.com for more information on Made in America's
schedule, companies profiled and host John Ratzenberger.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world's largest
nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent
living products and services for people who are visually impaired.
Founded in 1858 in Louisville, Kentucky, APH is the oldest organization
of its kind in the United States. The American Printing House for the
Blind promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons by
providing specialized materials, products, and services needed for
education and life. Please visit
www.aph.org
for more information
Roberta L. Williams
Public Relations and Special Projects Manager
Works with: Media information, Tours
InSights Art competition, Events
Address: American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Telephone: 800-223-1839, ext. 357
APH- A local landmark, a national resource, since 1858.
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