Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi
“There is no river on earth where so many dreams were dreamt, where so many dreams came true or fell apart, where the dividing line between life and death is as thin as on the Mississippi - North America's great river.”
Series Overview
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
51 min per episode
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Mon, Aug 6, 2007
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “The Two Rivers”
The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers helped shape the economy of the United States. Today, huge barges make their way through elaborate lock and dam systems, requiring no less skill than that of the famous steamboat pilots of old, so strongly evoked by Mark Twain.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Nicholls, Michael Schlamberger
Steve Nicholls, Michael Schlamberger
Kurt Adametz
Michael Schlamberger
Andrew Naylor
Walter Köhler
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Nicholls
Director
Michael Schlamberger
Director of Photography
Michael Schlamberger
Director
Steve Nicholls
Writer
Kurt Adametz
Original Music Composer
Michael Schlamberger
Writer
Andrew Naylor
Editor
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What is Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi about?
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
How many seasons does Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi have?
Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi?
Key cast members in Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi include Howard Nightingall, Christian Rodska.
Who created or directed Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi?
Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi was developed and directed by Steve Nicholls, Michael Schlamberger.