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Luther Burbank (A Gardener of Eden)

KPIX-TV documentary film, narrated by John Caple, from 1967 about the life and work of American botanist, horticulturalist and pioneer in agricultural science Luther A. Burbank (1849-1926). Includes views of the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa, California and photographs and silent archival footage of Burbank. Also features an interview with Judge Hilliard Comstock, who shares his personal recollections of working with Burbank and reflects on his character. This film was written and produced by Caryl Coleman and directed by Dick Williams.

Tags: botony , caryl coleman , dick williams , gardens , john caple , judge hiliard comstock , kpix 146808 , luther a. burbank , luther burbank home & gardens , santa rosa , sebastopol

Additional Information

Originally aired on: KPIX-TV
Date aired: c1967
Recording medium: 16mm color optical sound film
Rights for this video belong to: CBS5 KPIX-TV
Duration: 24:36
Type of material: documentary film

Content

KPIX 146808.mp4 (198.28 MB – MPEG4 video)

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Comments

Over a year ago, rosie wrote…

Very useful information for everyone. Thank you for willing to share insights to me.

Regards Margahayuland

Over a year ago, Pjgeiger wrote…

At the Burbank Farm we once had a copy of this tape to show continuously at yearly open houses. It's whereabouts now unknown.

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