WitWiCS- The Case of the Roamin' Roman Ruin

In this 1991 episode (another early-recorded episode), Eartha Brute steals the Roman Coliseum.

(c) 1991 WGBH Boston/WQED Pittsburgh

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Entertainment

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• Carmen Sandiego
• Eartha Brute
• WITWICS
• Greg Lee
• Lynne Thigpen
• Rockapella
• PBS

[Jessyleppert]

I miss the Thirteen Logo.

[TVLubber]

@Jessyleppert

Ditto. Boy, if this show were ever revived, I'm sure WNET would air it the way it used to air the original show: Monday-Friday at 5:00pm, and half an hour later on WLIW (for repeats).

[DanaAbel30]

And in case any of you are wondering what "paella" is, it's a traditional Spanish delicacy made of seafood, yellow rice, saffron, vegetables, & scarps of chicken.

[DanaAbel30]

As for Seville, Spain, it's the setting of another world-famous opera: "Carmen", by Georges Bizet.

[DanaAbel30]

As for the Colosseum itself, it wasn't always like the way it is today. When it 1st opened up in 80AD, it was state-of-the-art w/ marble sculptures, a "velarium" (a cotton roof) for when it got hot, bronze ornaments, etc. The reason why it appears the way it is today, is b/c massive earthquake shook many of its walls loose, & medieval Roman thieves stripped the landmark of its treasures.

[ConceptGalaxy]

You can tell it's very early because there is actually a top row not filled up in the audience where only a year later every row is filled and there are kids even sitting on the floor.

[AubreyS1987]

@TVLubber Awesome episode, Nick! I can't recall if I saw this one when I was younger or not; great rarity! :)