Bay Area Revelations

Bay Area Revelations

Monday, Nov 5, 2018 at 12:17 PM PST

Bay Area Revelations: America's Wine Country

Bay Area Revelations: America's Wine Country

In the next installment of our award-winning documentary, we explore why the Bay Area is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Hear the untold stories of the winemakers and winegrowers that put...

Friday, Sep 28, 2018 at 04:29 PM PDT

3 Hours in 3 Minutes: Watch Sister Roma’s Amazing Makeup Transformation

3 Hours in 3 Minutes: Watch Sister Roma’s Amazing Makeup Transformation

She’s known as the “Most Photographed Nun in the World.” You’ve seen her at Pride and the Folsom Street Fair. Now, check out what it takes to become Sister Roma.

Friday, Sep 28, 2018 at 12:40 PM PDT

Sean Connery Holds a Jam Session at North Beach Night Club

Sean Connery Holds a Jam Session at North Beach Night Club

Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra and Sean Connery: The story behind the celebrities that flocked to the Condor, the night club that dominated San Francisco’s Broadway.

Friday, Sep 28, 2018 at 01:11 PM PDT

Sexologist Gives a Brief History of Vibrators

Sexologist Gives a Brief History of Vibrators

Sexologist Carol Queen gives a brief history of vibrators, from steam-powered machine to intimate home gadget.

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 at 04:53 PM PDT

How Sister Roma Deals With Various Reactions in Public

How Sister Roma Deals With Various Reactions in Public

"I'm the same person the entire way," Sister Roma, of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is not shy about who she is. She tells us the wide range of reactions she gets everyday while walking in...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM PDT

Pornographer's Daughter Reflects on Childhood

Pornographer's Daughter Reflects on Childhood

Liberty Mitchell shares stories from her childhood, as the daughter of Artie Mitchell of the famous Mitchell Brothers. In this video, Mitchell tells us about the time her mother told her it was okay to tell a...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 at 11:55 AM PDT

San Francisco's Prostitute Quarantine in 1941

San Francisco's Prostitute Quarantine in 1941

Historian Josh Sides discusses San Francisco's prostitution quarantine policy. In 1941, the police department was able to arrest a woman if the officer thought her behavior was "unacceptable." The...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 at 04:36 PM PDT

Sister Roma Reflects on Folsom Street Festival

Sister Roma Reflects on Folsom Street Festival

Sister Roma has been a part of the Folsom Street Fair. In this video clip, Roma talks about what makes this San Francisco event so popular and eye-opening.

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 at 04:50 PM PDT

Liberty Michell's Path to Healing After Father's Murder

Liberty Michell's Path to Healing After Father's Murder

Liberty Michell wrote and performed a one-woman show about growing up as a pornographer's daughter. In this video clip, she tells us how performing, "Pornographer's Daughter," in San Francisco...

Friday, Jun 22, 2018 at 07:27 PM PDT

Player Reflections: Champions of Baseball

Player Reflections: Champions of Baseball

"Bay Area Revelations: Champions of Baseball" premieres Friday, June 15, following the Giants and Dodgers game. An encore presentation will air June 23 at 7 p.m.

ON THE NEXT EPISODE

In the next installment of our award-winning documentary, we’ll take a look at how the Loma Prieta earthquake forever changed the Bay Area and what’s being done to prepare for the next big one. Hear untold stories from survivors, first responders and unsung heroes from that day. "Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later" debuts on Sunday, October 13th at 10:00 p.m. An encore presentation airs Saturday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m.

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