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A new documentary about visionary scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was one of the most fascinating scientists of the 20th century. He invented, developed or imagined the technology that brought us electricity, remote control, neon and fluorescent lighting, radio transmission and wireless communications...all the devices that now connect the world of information.
Tesla was a brilliant and charismatic immigrant whose talent took him to the height of celebrity. He locked horns with Thomas Edison, J. Pierpont Morgan, Guglielmo Marconi, and George Westinghouse. Mark Twain and Fiorello LaGuardia praised his genius. They are all characters in this program, the very first to tell the full story of Tesla's life and work.
Tesla was not a practical man. He gave his life to realize his visions, while others made millions with his inventions. Tragically, he died penniless and forgotten.
Tesla, Master of Lightning recognizes a great and misunderstood man of science. Many new and unknown details of Tesla's life have been uncovered for this program. Much of the story is told in Tesla's own words, drawn from his autobiographical and scientific writings.
The life of Nikola Tesla is an inspiring example of the power of one man to battle the odds and change the world with his revolutionary ideas.
PBS premiere December 12 at 10:00 pm
For information, call 202.234.0608
Website: http://www.pbs.org/tesla after December 1, 2000
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Tesla Kicks Ass!
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