Under the Radar Michigan
TV-G
9.1
2010
Documentary
, Talk
This is a fast-paced, modern, thirty-minute program that explores the best of Michigan. Airing on PBS outlets all across Michigan, Northern Ohio, and Eastern Wisconsin and 2.5 Million homes in Canada. Think modern, hip, high-tech, fast-paced, travel channel - concentrating on only Michigan. Each week UTR host Tom Daldin explores everything from Michigan restaurants and museums, to cool businesses and neighborhoods. The object is to discover the people, places and things that are unique about Michigan.
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- Tom Daldin
Episode 22 : Abusement Rides?? - Northville, Downriver
August. 03,2013
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in beautiful Northville for a little bit of Italy … a lot of farm animals … and to meet a dentist who’s helping put a better smile on a whole community. Then, we head downriver in southeast Michigan for a TV diner that serves great dinners … and, for both kinds of wildlife … the kind you believe in … and a kind you just won’t believe. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 21 : Yes, I'm Going to Finish ALL My Popcorn - Detroit
July. 27,2013
On this very special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in The Motor City for a popup restaurant that takes your taste buds all the way to Indonesia. We’ll also show you how Detroit is actually getting greener … and how The Redford Theater continues to make movie magic. Then, we discover an American bistro with a European flair and a soul food foundation … and an urban orchard that’s growing, of all things, the exotic Paw Paw fruit. It’s all right here in Detroit ... and it’s all on UTR.
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Episode 20 : I'll Be Doggone… - The Great Lakes Bay Region
July. 20,2013
On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show in the heart of Michigan’s lower peninsula … The Great Lakes Bay Region. After talking to an expert on the area, we head to Saginaw for a wild ride through Michigan’s Everglades with the one and only Johnny Panther Quest. Then, we drive to Kawkawlin for a place where you can eat Thanksgiving dinner any time you want. And if that’s not enough … we’ll also introduce you to a sweet new baker in Bay City … and show you how Frankenmuth goes to the dogs every Memorial Day Weekend. It’s all The Great Lakes Bay Region ... and it’s all right here on UTR.
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Episode 19 : I'm Such a Luger - Sunset Side
July. 13,2013
On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hit the west side of Michigan’s marvelous mitten for another wild UTR adventure. We’ll show you how winners can be lugers in Muskegon … and how to ring the Bells for beer in Kalamazoo. Then we hobnob with Herman Miller in Holland … show you a world-class car museum in Hickory Corners … and teach kids with fire and ice in Benton Harbor. It’s all about the west side of Michigan’s mitten ... and it’s all on UTR.
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Episode 17 : I'll Make Mine A Triple - Kalamazoo, Milford
June. 29,2013
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head for Kalamazoo to stay at a house you’ll wish was ‘your’ home. We’ll also visit a special building for some very special people, learn a food dance that’s easy to swallow … and go to the old dog and learn some new tricks from a real mixologist. Then, we head east to Milford for a Market that’s so nice, you’ll wanna move next door. And, if that’s not enough … you’ll also meet someone who’ll help you make your home, your own … and find out where all the locals go to eat, drink, and connect. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 12 : Pretty in Pink - Restaurant Special 2
April. 13,2013
Hold onto your fork folks … we’re back with another UTR Michigan Restaurant Special, where we take you back to some of our favorite places from seasons one and two. We even gave it a catchy name … we’re calling it (pause) UTR Michigan Restaurant Special 2 … We’ll hit 7 more excellent Michigan eateries in Flint, Harbor Country, Royal Oak, Mt. Pleasant, Ann Arbor, and DeWitt … Michigan has great food … and we’re finding it … So, just sit back, relax, and get ready - to get hungry. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 11 : Corn Nutty Professor - Mackinac Island, Jackson
April. 06,2013
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hop the ferry and brave the waves for a classic Mackinac Island winter. We’ll meet the mayor … visit America’s oldest family-owned grocery store … find out where all the horses go … and see how the islanders celebrate the holidays. Then we head south to Jackson for some great railroad history … authentic West Texas barbeque … and the incredibly fascinating historic Jackson Prison Tour. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 10 : Hey Buddy, Can I Get a Ride - Chelsea, Harbor Springs
March. 30,2013
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in charming Chelsea for a café that really cares about the planet. We’ll also meet the actual hair of the dog … eat at a Common Grille that’s not so common … and find out where all those little blue boxes come from. Then, we head north to Harbor Springs for incredible cookies my mom “didn’t” make … a pizza place named “Turkey’s” … an incredible tunnel of trees … and a place that came right out of a fairytale (but, this fairytale serves great Polish food and draft beer … bonus) It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 9 : Hungry, Hungry Hippos - Restaurant Special
January. 19,2013
When our viewers ask for something … we like to deliver … especially when it’s food !!! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our first-ever UTR Restaurant Special. In this special edition of UTR, we travel all over Michigan and take you to some of our favorite eateries from seasons 1 & 2. We hit Marquette, Muskegon, Wyandotte, Ferndale, Detroit, and Ann Arbor for some of the best food you’ll find on Planet Earth. We may eat a lot on our show … but after you see this episode … you’ll totally know why. Hang onto your napkin, because it’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 8 : Burgermeister, Meisterburger - SE Michigan, Metro Detroit
January. 12,2013
On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re all in … and all around Southeast Michigan. Not only will we sample bite-size burgers from 5 of Southeast Michigan’s classic, iconic, little white slider diners … we’ll also take you to a tremendous trampoline park in Troy, a marvelous mechanical museum in Farmington Hills, and a place where choppers rule the road in Clinton Township. All proof-positive that Southeast Michigan is a great place to live, work, eat, play, and explore.
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Episode 6 : The Sand is EVERYwhere! - Silver Lake, Midland
December. 29,2012
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head to sandy Silver Lake for a dune ride that’s so much fun … you won’t even notice all the sand in your shoes. We’ll also do some wild off-roading, and have more family fun than a barrel of tourists. We’ll even meet the mad scientist of sausage making, and have a cow at a real dairy farm. Then we’re off to Midland for a real Santa school … a restaurant that’s so good, ghosts go there … and an in-depth look at a city well worth living in. It’s all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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Episode 4 : I Can See Jim From Castle Rock - Glen Arbor, St. Ignace
October. 27,2012
On this episode of Under the Radar Michigan we head to Glen Arbor for both kinds of art, the kind you appreciate and the kind that serves you great food and drinks. We'll also climb to the top of a pyramid and visit the one and only cherry republic. Then we head north to St. Ignace for a psychedelic greasy spoon and climb to the top of Castle Rock. We'll also show you why smoking fish is very "Manley" and make a quick stop at the Mystery Spot. Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be!
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Episode 2 : I Lost a Quarter at the White House - Clare, Saginaw
October. 13,2012
On this episode of Under the Radar, we travel all the way to Japan…in Saginaw that is! We’ll also meet a man who makes bread that some people just can’t live without…eat at a place the locals love and talk to an artist who’s helping move Saginaw forward. Then we head to Clare, where we’ll find out why cops really are attracted to doughnuts. We’ll also see tons of hotel history and thanks to some TV magic…eat at the White House - -NOT! Get ready to explore the cool people, places, and things that make Michigan a great place to be in Episode 302 - - featuring Claire and Saginaw. We call it "I lost a Quarter at the White House".
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Episode 1 : Mini Beer Makes Me Mega Funny - Lansing, Marine City
October. 06,2012
On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we're back in Lansing to find out why our own state capital is still one of the coolest places to visit in all of Michigan. We'll also stop at a fork in the road for some food dudes who are making what we like to call "real meals", and hit a home run with Lansing's own Lugnuts. Then, we head east to beautiful Marine City for a little bar, and a big bed & breakfast. We'll also satisfy your sweet tooth, show you why fish is for dinner, and prove once and for all that sea snoopers don't bite. It's all right here in Michigan ... and right here on UTR.
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