Steve Nelson

Every Wednesday at noon in Times Square, New York City, educator George Nobl sets up a table. He lays out different math problems that need to be tackled and a row of Snickers bars for anybody who gets them right. 

Producer Steve Nelson looks at electronic music taken to the extreme: it uses only computer-generated beeps and hums.

(Originally aired: June 9, 2001)

Rock and roll has a long love affair with that one special girl. 

We take a trip down the assembly line that produces the work of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

(Originally aired: September 1, 2001)

At the New York City Ballet, they’re doing 46 performances of the Nutcracker this year — so surely the dancers must get sick of it, right?

Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield wrestles with the form and function of his newest kitchen appliance, a can opener.

We take a trip down the assembly line that produces the work of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

Hobo poet Buzz Potter recalls a transient's life on the rails.

Producer Steve Nelson looks at electronic music taken to the extreme: it uses only computer-generated beeps and hums.

With the summer movie season about to begin, the king of Hollywood voice-overs, Don LaFontaine, reveals some of his trade secrets.

Standing in front of a large orchestra, a conductor can isolate and focus on the sound of a single violin or bassoon, refining a talent we all possess.

Through the rhythms of verse, Buzz Potter recalls a transient life on the rails. Produced by Steve Nelson.