Paul Larson

National award-winning producer Paul Larson is best known as the face of the arts on Mountain Lake PBS. Besides anchoring duties on Borderless North and Art Express, Paul produces the “Spotlight” segments that brighten our lives with stories of people who excel in the arts, education, technology and health care.

A Few of Our Favorite Books…

October 5, 2018

As we enjoy The Great American Read Tuesdays at 8 PM this month on Mountain Lake PBS, some of us would like to share our favorite novels with you. Ru... More

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Visit the real home of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s famous Farmer Boy

September 21, 2018

Paul Larson takes us to the Almanzo Wilder Homestead, for a look into the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder's famous Farmer Boy. Visitors may see the room where Alm... More

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What makes a being “human?”

August 3, 2018

Author Bethany Morrow discusses issues of humanity with producer Paul Larson, as they talk about her book MEM, a work of speculative fiction. It is set in the a... More

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High Falls Gorge

June 1, 2018

For more than a hundred years bridges, walkways and stairs in Wilmington, New York, have let visitors experience the wonder of spectacular waterfalls that have ... More

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Actor helps to preserve a “Little House” landmark

May 31, 2018

Every summer, Little House on the Prairie fans flock to the Wilder Homestead in Malone, New York. They enjoy touring the house and grounds where the husband of... More

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Book examines Adirondack lives during the Civil War

May 30, 2018

Author Bio Glenn Pearsall’s research on historic topics has appeared in many national newspapers, including several mentions in the New York Times. H... More

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Montreal Chamber Music Festival includes new elements in 2018

April 27, 2018

A spring tradition brings musicians from North America and overseas to Montreal each year, to play beautiful music in an intimate setting. The multi-award-winni... More

Mountain Lake Journal

Remember Officer Clemmons singing on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood?

March 6, 2018

As we celebrate the life and career of Mister Rogers on Mountain Lake PBS this week, with airings of "Mister Rogers: It's You I Like," we've uncovered this gem... More

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Painting with a Piano

February 16, 2018

Philippe Van Eetvelt paints using the keys of a piano and a machine he created to mix color with music. As part of his ongoing "Spotlight" series, producer Paul... More

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Re-Live Your Olympic Memories!

February 2, 2018

"Mountain Lake PBS Celebrates Lake Placid and the Winter Games," an hour-long special, examines the history and culture of the Olympics in Lake Placid, New York... More

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