Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Xavier Riddle, his sister, Yadina, and their friend, Brad, meet heroes from the past -- from Eleanor Roosevelt to Leonardo da Vinci.

Schedule

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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Mark Twain; I Am Abigail Adams

    Friday
    Jul 24

    30 Minutes

    Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier; Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Grandmaster Flash; I Am Mary Seacole: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Grandmaster Flash; I Am Mary Seacole

    Saturday
    Jul 25

    30 Minutes

    Grandmaster Flash explains to Xavier that if he wants to create new music, he must experiment; Xavier and Yadina find out there are many ways to help Brad feel better after he falls off his bike.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Grandmaster Flash; I Am Mary Seacole: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Grandmaster Flash; I Am Mary Seacole

    Saturday
    Jul 25

    30 Minutes

    Grandmaster Flash explains to Xavier that if he wants to create new music, he must experiment; Xavier and Yadina find out there are many ways to help Brad feel better after he falls off his bike.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Mary Shelley; I Am Harry Houdini

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    30 Minutes

    The kids meet spooky storyteller Mary Shelley who shows Xavier how to tell a story that is both spooky and silly; Harry Houdini teaches Brad how to keep calm when he's scared.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Mary Shelley; I Am Harry Houdini

    Sunday
    Jul 26

    30 Minutes

    The kids meet spooky storyteller Mary Shelley who shows Xavier how to tell a story that is both spooky and silly; Harry Houdini teaches Brad how to keep calm when he's scared.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Edmund Hillary; I Am Celia Cruz

    Monday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Edmund Hillary explains to Xavier that even the most courageous adventurers ask for help when they need it; Yadina prepares for a special birthday performance with the help of Celia Cruz.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Mark Twain; I Am Abigail Adams

    Monday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier; Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Mark Twain; I Am Abigail Adams: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Mark Twain; I Am Abigail Adams

    Monday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier; Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Catherine the Great; I Am Tomioka Tessai: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Catherine the Great; I Am Tomioka Tessai

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    30 Minutes

    Catherine the Great eases Brad's fears about going to day camp without his best friends; Yadina is unsure about bringing an old quilt for show and tell, but artist Tomioka Tessai helps her realize the best items are ones connected to family.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Zelia Nuttall; I Am Jules Leotard: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Zelia Nuttall; I Am Jules Leotard

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    30 Minutes

    Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries; Xavier learns that it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Zelia Nuttall; I Am Jules Leotard: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Zelia Nuttall; I Am Jules Leotard

    Tuesday
    Jul 28

    30 Minutes

    Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries; Xavier learns that it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Gwen Ifill; I Am Matthew Henson: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Gwen Ifill; I Am Matthew Henson

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    30 Minutes

    Gwen Ifill shows Yadina that asking questions is a great way to get information; Matthew Henson shows Xavier and Brad that they can learn from each other.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: We Are the Wright Brothers; We Are the Bronte Sisters: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    We Are the Wright Brothers; We Are the Bronte Sisters

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    30 Minutes

    Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment; the Brontë Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    We Are the Wright Brothers; We Are the Bronte Sisters

    Wednesday
    Jul 29

    30 Minutes

    Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment; the Brontë Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Jigonsaseh; I Am Sacagawea

    Thursday
    Jul 30

    30 Minutes

    Jigonsaseh, the original Haudenosaunee Clan Mother, inspires the trio to stop arguing with each other; Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn't underestimate Yadina just because she's younger than them.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens

    Thursday
    Jul 30

    30 Minutes

    Brad is reluctant for Xavier and Yadina to read the comic he wrote because it's personal; Charles Dickens explains to Yadina that she doesn't need toys -- her imagination can make everything more fun.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens

    Thursday
    Jul 30

    30 Minutes

    Brad is reluctant for Xavier and Yadina to read the comic he wrote because it's personal; Charles Dickens explains to Yadina that she doesn't need toys -- her imagination can make everything more fun.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Julia Child; I Am Neil Armstrong: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Julia Child; I Am Neil Armstrong

    Friday
    Jul 31

    30 Minutes

    Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane; Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Louis Braille; I Am Zaha Hadid: TVSS: Iconic

    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Louis Braille; I Am Zaha Hadid

    Friday
    Jul 31

    30 Minutes

    Louis Braille shows Brad there are many ways to read; Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.
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    Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

    I Am Louis Braille; I Am Zaha Hadid

    Friday
    Jul 31

    30 Minutes

    Louis Braille shows Brad there are many ways to read; Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

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