The Pursuit of Excellence

Explores the ambition, determination and passion of those who pursue distinction in unconventional fields.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Pursuit of Excellence

First Air Date

July 11, 2007

Last Air Date

September 5, 2007

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Radio Pictures

Networks

PBS

Lords of the Gourd
S01E04

Lords of the Gourd

The extreme gardeners who compete at the annual Cooperstown Weigh Off have one obsessive goal - to raise the biggest pumpkin in the world. These gurus of the gourd nurture their fruits through harsh weather, floods, animal attacks and even sabotage to produce pumpkins of gigantic proportion. Follow Joe Pukos and his fellow competitors through the final harrowing days of harvest and the journey across New York State with the bulging behemoths.

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