VIDEO: SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD, airing 10/29

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This month, PBS is offering two special programs on the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Check out the trailer for SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD below!

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD (Tue 10.23 at 9 pm on PBS - check local listings) tells the little-known story of Soviet naval officer Vasili Arkhipov, the Brigade Chief of Staff on submarine B-59, who refused to fire a nuclear missile and saved the world from World War III and nuclear disaster.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD is a Bedlam Production for THIRTEEN in association with WNET and Channel 1 Russia. Executive producer for WNET is Steve Burns. Coordinating producer is Stephanie Carter. For 50 years, THIRTEEN has been making the most of the rich resources and passionate people of New York and the world, reaching millions of people with on-air and online programming that celebrates arts and culture, offers insightful commentary on the news of the day, explores the worlds of science and nature, and invites students of all ages to have fun while learning.

CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS - THREE MEN GO TO WAR (Tue 10.23 at 8 pm on PBS - check local listings) explores the roles three iconic leaders, Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy, played during some of the most dangerous moments in history. 

These programs are among the full-length episodes available for viewing on Secrets of the Dead Online (pbs.org/secrets). Along with the extensive online video catalog, the series web site provides resources for educators with lesson plans for middle school and high school teachers.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD has received 10 CINE Golden Eagle Awards and six Emmy nominations, among numerous other awards.

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