Baby Boomer TV: New PBS Series Explores the Question "How do you grow old and not hate it?"

PBS is about to run a new multi-part television show on aging called "Life (Part 2)". The series will run on public broadcasting network PBS and is hosted by actor Alan Rosenberg (The Guardian, L.A. Law, and E.R.), Life (Part 2). Life (Part 2) looks at the changing face of aging from family to public policy, sex to personal finances, and more. Here are some of the episodes:

Sandwich Generation
Real-world insight for those caught in the middle. Plus comic Robert Klein sharing his own aging experience. And filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles on aging and race in America.

Denial
Old age and denial: Is it better to face the facts and slow down, or simply ignore reality for as long as possible? Plus Emmy Award-winning journalist Richard Cohen on the parallels between aging and chronic illness. And comedy writer Larry Gelbart on lessons learned over time.

The Aging Brain
The latest research on the aging brain, memory and Alzheimer's with Harvard professor and world-renowned expert Rudy Tanzi. Plus comedy writer, actor and director Carl Reiner. And Oscar-winner Marshall Brickman with a comic take on how math can make you feel young.

Adapting to Change
Listening to old music and reliving the past: Is it corrosive or just harmless nostalgia? How important is it for an aging population to keep up with a changing world? Plus actor Ed Asner. And feminist author Marilyn French with a searing commentary on coping with the frailties of old age.

Fears about Aging
Shedding light on common fears about aging — from losing your money to losing your mind. Plus Martha Reeves, of Martha and the Vandellas, on her new role as an elected official in Detroit. And best-selling author Gay Talese on aging with style.

A Conversation with Dr. Robert Butler
A special one-on-one conversation with the founding director of the National Institute on Aging, Robert Butler. The man who coined the term ageism discusses the progress we’ve made — or haven’t — in supporting America’s aging population. Plus Dr. Butler’s personal perspective on reaching his eighth decade and coping with the recent loss of his wife.

Sex and Aging
Are you ever too old to have sex? Sex and age from a psychological, medical and social perspective. Plus actor Elliott Gould. And comedy writer Larry Gelbart on the mixed blessings of growing old.

Retirement
Reinventing retirement: The latest news about second careers and the opportunities and challenges of retirement. Plus Dr. Sherwin Nuland, National Book Award winner and Yale professor of medicine, on the art of aging. And author Susan Cheever with an historical perspective on the concept of age.

How We Talk about Age
Underground artist David Greenberger debunks the language of aging and discusses why “old people are more than memories and nostalgia.” Plus psychologist Marion Woodman’s perspective on “the crown of age.” And Dick Cavett on the passage of time.

Men vs. Women
Do men or women have better skills when it comes to aging gracefully? And which sex has a tougher time getting old? Plus Tony Award-winner Elaine Stritch on her new career at 80. And Dick Cavett on turning 70.

Don't Look Back
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, poet Nikki Giovanni and comedy writer Larry Gelbart in a poignant, inspirational and very funny conversation about getting older. Plus comedian Lewis Black’s riff on what baby boomers can expect in the years to come.

Series starts in the U.S. on June 24th on PBS. Check local listings for specific times in your area.

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