American Ride

My husband and I , were very happy to see Am. Ride, back on today. We have really enjoyed the previous seasons. BUT- the background music this season, seems to be louder. Too LOUD, it makes it hard to clearly hear all of the dialog. Could you please consider softening the music some, it is distracting. Thank you keep up this informative program. Thank you. Like I stated my husband and myself do really enjoy your program, and the only reason I gave the vote rating an 8 out of 10 , is because of the loudness of the music. We have noticed a few other programs, having this same problem too.

I am wondering why you are requiring 10 lines as a minimum for a review? I think I have stated my revue clearly in my first 5 lines.

I kind of stumbled onto this program a little over a year ago while surfing through the guide. I've been hooked on it since. Though history wasn't one of my best subjects in school, it was interesting because I had a few teachers who were passionate about teaching. As passionate as they were, Stan Ellsworth's passion for history is leagues above. I love that he's out there on his "Iron Horse" as well. If teachers in general presented their subject matter like he does, we wouldn't be trailing the most of the world in many aspects of education. No matter where he and the crew are, whether it be in the Rocky Mountains doing a story about finding the Northwest Passage to New Orleans revisiting the Louisiana Purchase, to Normandy Beach and D-Day, you can't help but get caught up in it. From being excited about discoveries of the famous explorers of America to the somber feeling of lives lost in the battles for our independence or against the German war machine in Europe, and interviews with survivors, you are there with them. It's that fascinating. I've recorded many of the episodes and often will watch a half dozen in a row. Thanks for bringing us back to reality, Stan, Harley Davidson and the rest of the crew.

I wish that Stan Ellsworth had been my American History teacher. This body of work that he has produced not only gives greater detail than what the typical high school class will give a student but corrects a lot of the myths both good and bad. I am going to have my grandchildren watch this series. They will probably come away knowing more than their teachers. Robert C. Myers, Ph.D.

Stan Elsworth is the greatest documentarian ever! I too was thrown a little by this huge Harley rider--who dressed the part--I thought I would be bored,then realized 30 minutes later...

I needed to know who this guy was.

Not only did he tell you things you wouldn't know unless you were a student of history, but he connects many seemingly disparate events and shows you the people, who you know nothing about, and how they truly mattered in our nation's most critical moments.

The most salient aspect is his love of this country. Through all of the wars, he brings both sides strengths and weaknesses, and how they played out. The Civil War episodes are completely astounding! It was hard to keep up with who was Union or Confederates at times, but that just shows how fairly he treats the subject. He points out the cowards and heroes from both sides.

Again, there's no doubting his love of country.

It is storytelling at it's zenith.

Somebody please get him a bigger budget. He won't disappoint!

Stan Ellison is enthusiastic about his subject and makes American History personal and interesting to boot. He clarifies historical moments so well you are part of the events. And he dies this not only at a high level, but at an individual level by focusing on specific participants in the event. This show is as good as it gets