Iconoclasts 2 on NOVEMBER 16 at 9 PM ET/PT

[bystander]

If anybody gets the sundance channel, you might want to save this link and check back to it until it has an air date.

http://www.sundancechannel.com/film/?ixFilmID=6997 (http://www.sundancechannel.com/film/?ixFilmID=6997)

ICONOCLASTS 2
EPISODE 4: ISABELLA ROSSELLINI + DEAN KAMEN

2006 - 45 mins - Color

In this original series, leading innovators and creative visionaries come together to discuss their passions and creative processes to provide viewers with an inside glimpse into the inspiration and motivation that made these iconoclasts who they are today.

In this episode, actress/filmmaker Isabella Rossellini and inventor/scientist/entrepreneur Dean Kamen discuss approaches to helping others as they try out innovative devices under development at Kamen’s research labs in New Hampshire. Later, Rossellini tours New York with a seeing-eye dog she is training.

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Edit: Oops, found there is already an air date scheduled. Here's the link:

http://www.sundancechannel.com/iconoclasts/?section=episodes&ixContent=9747

Premiering NOVEMBER 16 at 9 PM ET/PT

http://www.sundancechannel.com/uploads/series/iconoclasts2/minisite/headshot-thumb-rossellini.jpg Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini is an Italian-Swedish model and actress who has also developed her own line of cosmetics and fragrances. Daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, she is well known for her star turn in David Lynch's BLUE VELVET and recently co-starred in such films as THE ARCHITECT and LA FIESTA DEL CHIVO as well as appeared in the hit series "Alias." In 2006 she produced and starred in a film about her father titled MY DAD IS 100 YEARS OLD.


http://www.sundancechannel.com/uploads/series/iconoclasts2/minisite/headshot-thumb-kamen.jpg Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen is an American inventor and entrepreneur, best known for the Segway® HT. He is the founder and president of DEKA R&D Corporation, and holds more than 440 patents for innovative devices that have expanded the frontiers of health care worldwide. His inventions include the first wearable insulin pump for diabetics and the INDEPENDENCE® IBOT® Mobility System. In 1989 Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an organization dedicated to motivating the next generation to understand, use, and enjoy science and technology.

[bystander]

Additional information here:

http://www.iconoclaststv.com/

[bystander]

Snapshot of a familar face on my short commute to work:

http://forums.segwaychat.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13270/billboard.jpg

[bystander]

Well?

East Coast folks, how was the show?

It's after 9 PM east coast time.

Inquiring minds want to know.

[polo_pro]

I watch shows to be informed. And while I'm sure it informed the average users, I felt they could have thrown a few things in for the segway owners who already know the basics.

Overall, it felt "preachy" for some reason.

[cmonkey]

I've sean dean speak at segfests, and on the odd video here and there. And of course they were all in the context of the moment; segfest, graduation ceremonies, product pitching etc.

It's refreshing to see Dean speak as Dean Kamen the person. It gives me a whole new perspective on the man.

But I did notice one thing that I'm very curious about; which reflects on his comment about wasting one's life doing unimportant things (hope I got that right). I wonder if Dean's closet is full of denim shirts?!?:D I don't think I've ever seen a picture or video of him in anything else.

Kind of reminded me of Jeff Goldblum in "The Fly", with his closet full of the same suits. Thank goodness Dean is for real!

I liked the ineraction between Dean and Isabella at the end where he throws out his arms to hug her, and she leans forward in the ibot to complete the embrace. Very touching, a great exclamation point to end the show with.

[polo_pro]

I've seen this episode replayed a few times on Sundance Channel a few times since its first airing. Great shots of Dean's house, though it comes across more like a museum with its huge interior spaces and displays! Also, you can see a few minutes of Isabella riding the iBot. As much as I'd like to see more segways around town, the world (and the disabled folks in it) really should have more iBots first.

[pam]

Dean's house is gorgeous, but I wouldn't want to be the housekeeper there. (was there in December of 02) Too much to dust!!! :) Of course, we won't TALK about my house - LOL

[Stan671]

My Tivo that I have programmed to automatically record anything with the word "Kamen" in it picked up this show for me. I watched part of it and it looks interesting.