In the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends travel to the Emerald City in search of the infamous Wizard. One of the first creatures they encounter in the city is the Horse of Many Colors, a magical animal that demonstrates its rare beauty by frequently changing colors, from green to red to violet.
When I think about BYUtv's unique and original content, I'm reminded of this marvelous character from the land of Oz. Like the Horse of Many Colors, BYUtv combines diversity with individualism to create an inspiring experience. Regardless of your interests, hobbies or state in life, BYUtv certainly has something special to offer you with its high-quality programming.
For instance, do you like to hear a good story? (Who doesn't, right?) I can't think of a cooler show for a fan of storytelling than The Story Trek. Follow host Todd Hansen as he travels around the country interviewing random strangers and discovering their unique stories. In the episode below, Todd meanders through the Deep South, speaking with individuals that lift our spirits and break our hearts:
Or maybe you live, breathe and bleed sports? There is simply no better place for a BYU sports fan than BYUtv. As BYU Football goes independent, BYUtv becomes one of the few networks that broadcast the exciting upcoming season. Watch a special episode of True Blue below that highlights BYU's thrilling football saga:
If you're like me, you enjoy history and connecting the dots from past to present. The Generations Project introduces everyday people with their family history, which can be a painful (and liberating) process. Watch below as Ty, a photojournalist, comes to terms with his ancestors' Nazi background:
Do you like to travel? Be sure to catch Iris on BYUtv. Are you an aspiring cook? Don't miss The Food Nanny or Chef Brad: Fusion Grain Cooking. Are you interested in building relationships and learning about other people? Fresh Take is the show for you.
BYUtv is entering the most exciting time in its eleven-year history. A new partnership with ESPN will deliver even more BYU sports to Cougar fans. New shows like Turning Point will drive the quality of BYUtv programming higher and higher. A new website and innovative technology features will make BYUtv more accessible than ever before. We're an evolving network, and like the Horse of Many Colors, we'll continue to delight our guests with revolutionary and never-before-seen surprises.
