After two decades of discussion, Iowa-PBS finally gave the go-ahead to film a one-hour television special dedicated to Meredith Willson – America’s Music Man. Debuting in February 2023, Our Iowa Heritage was honored to offer a little contribution to the program, and yes, we are certainly proud to play a small part in such a beautiful production that honors Iowa’s best-known musical hero!
On October 24, 2023, the one-hour PBS special won a regional Emmy Award for best documentary, and in December 2023, the film is going nationwide and will be available throughout the entire PBS system!
CONGRATS to Tyler Brinegar, producer & director, Sutton Foster, narrator, and the whole Iowa-PBS team!
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