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- The Checkers and Pogo Show was a children's television variety show produced and aired by KGMB-TV in Honolulu. It ran from 1967 until 1982 during after-school hours.
- Magazine entertainment show highlighting the people and places of Hawaii.
- Go backstage with legendary Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and discover the man behind the sweet voice and amazing ukelele technique in this biopic about the "gentle giant" whose untimely 1997 death at 38 was linked to his massive weight. The film combines historical footage, rare interviews, music videos and clips from some of Iz's best concerts to document the brief life of this talented performer.
- A 90-minute TV special on the Hawaiian entertainer, provides rare peeks at the singer - at home, at work, at play. It also shows that everyone has a special memory of Ho, who died last April 14, leaving a big puka [hole] in the Hawaiian galaxy of stars. Stills and old video provide a historic arc; interviews with Ho's family, friends, colleagues and peers paint a picture of a laid-back, caring trouper who put his ohana [family] first, was devoted to helping out his pals, and shared his aloha by remaining Hawaiian to the core.
- A documentary about Hawaii's best loved kids show that ran from 1967 to 1982. The program features sounds and songs from the series, trivia, and interviews with all the original cast members.
- Singer Tony Bennett stars in a musical showcase of scenic Hawaii, taped on location around Waikiki and at the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, with special guests Joey Heatherton and Mike Curb Congregation.
- In prelude to the Return to Romance festivals slated throughout Honolulu, KGMB presents this special which weaves heart-warming recollections from some famous - and not-so-famous couples in Hawaii with songs of romance by the Matt Catingub Orchestra. Hosted by Honolulu Symphony Pops Conductor Matt Catingub.
- Honolulu is one of the greatest cities in the world, and the celebration of its 100th birthday is a perfect occasion to look back at the life of Hawaii's capitol and reflect on the many events, people, and phenomena that have made this city what it is today. These stories are told through reminiscences and commentary by famous, and not so famous, residents of Honolulu, along with never-before-seen archival footage and little known facts about the city, all contributing to a vibrant, entertaining, enlightening look at the city.
- Second Chance is a documentary that tells the compelling stories of people who now have a Second Chance at life by receiving organ and tissue transplants. This program tells the inspirational stories of organ recipients and the heroism of organ donors that saved their lives. Paul Walker, host of the program, is known by his roles in The Fast and the Furious, The Skulls, Joy Ride, Into the Blue and more. Stories of real people in the program include: Taylor (Tee) Burton, a young girl with life-long heart trouble is on the waiting list to receive her third heart transplant. Even though she is very sick and in need of a new heart, Tee is vibrant and lives her life to the fullest. Ryan Kitamura, a young boy suffering from leukemia, has waited months for a bone marrow donor. Ryan and his family share their experiences and hopes for him to have a normal life. Brett Henderson, an altruistic kidney donor, chose to give life to a person he didn't know. We come to understand his motives to perform such an extraordinary and see that the capacity to help others is within all of us. Steven Ginoza, a young man who, through his passing, was able to save several lives by donating his organs. We'll see a meeting between some of the recipients and the donor's parents. Yolanda Domingo is a mother and grandparent who was on the brink of death before she received a heart transplant on Mother's Day. She shows us the value of living a new life that was received from Steven Ginoza. Chris Klug, professional snowboarder and 2000 Winter Olympic Bronze medalist, received a liver transplant prior to the Olympic games and continues to snowboard at the highest levels today. Jim Nabors, known for his music and his role as Gomer Pyle, has continued to perform for many years as a liver recipient.
- A documentary film that tells the story of the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest through the eyes of the student song directors as they prepare to compete in a celebration of the revitalization of the Hawaiian language. Through the stories and the lives of these contemporary high school students, the audience will experience Hawaiian culture as it has survived, flourished and grown through the universal power of music and song.
- A documentary about Hawaii's legendary KPOI radio personality and concert promoter. Tom Moffatt brought the world to Hawaii and helped to forge life-long bonds between the islands and some of the world's greatest entertainers like Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, and many others.
- An in-depth documentary about the world of wrestling the way it was in its heyday in Hawaii. Includes interviews with Lord James "Tally Ho" Blears, Curtis "The Bull" Iaukea, "Prince" Neff Maiava, Sammy "Steamboat" Mokauahi, and Don "The Magnificent" Muraco. Hosted by Tom Moffatt.
- The Polynesian Voyaging Society's canoe Hokule'a journeys thousands of miles across open ocean to deliver the ultimate gift to their teacher... Satawalese master navigator Mau Piailug. Their gift is a new voyaging canoe, the Alingano Maisu, built specifically as a "floating classroom" to pass on an ancient body of navigational knowledge to the next generation of Micronesians. Hawaii's legendary navigators: Nainoa Thompson, Bruce Blankenfeld, Chad Baybayan, Shorty Bertlemann and Chadd Paishon are honored in an ancient ceremony known as "Pwo", then sail on a goodwill voyage to Japan to spread the message of peace. Filled with stunning, never-before-seen footage by Paliku documentary film maker Na'alehu Anthony, "Hokule'a: Passing the Torch" is a dramatic, informative and loving account of this amazing historic voyage.
- Through film clips and interviews, this special documentary profiles Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian Olympic swimmer, the surfer, the actor, and the cultural icon of the tourist industry in Hawaii.
- The life and death of Hawaii comedian Rap Reiplinger is featured in-depth in this one-hour documentary. Although he has been gone for nearly thirty years, his influence on Hawaii comedy is as powerful as ever. In his lifetime, Reiplinger created a body of work that has earned him a place in the pantheon of Hawaii's most gifted and beloved artists.
- The Brothers Cazimero: At Home in the Islands explores the history of the quintessential Hawaiian musicians. From their days growing up with a musical family in Kalihi; to their years with the groundbreaking group Sunday Manoa; to the birth and evolution of The Brothers Cazimero, this definitive television biography is an intricate and entertaining portrait of a musical phenomenon that is 35 years old and still going strong.