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The Heartland Series is a series of television programs about the culture of Appalachia, produced by WBIR-TV of Knoxville, Tennessee, over the 25-year period 1984 through 2009. The series has been produced on a limited basis since 2010.
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1984-01-01
S1E1 — Prologue
S01E01 — “Prologue” Runtime: 4:04 Summary: Bill Landry introduces The Heartland Series and its mission of exploring the people, traditions, history, and natural beauty of the Southern Appalachian region. Against scenes of the mountains and forests, Landry establishes the series as a celebration and preservation of Appalachian culture, connecting the landscape with the generations of people who have called the region home. The file also contains separate “Intro” and “Prologue” chapters, with the prologue beginning at approximately 0:19.5.
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