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Volume 1: (1-hour)
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Introduction to Sign Language - featuring Sharon and
Larry Solow..............................................................
Viewers are provided with an insight into sign language. The Solows cover
several commonly used signs, such as "stop," "come here,"
"yes" and "no." |
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Signs You Already Know.............................................................................................................................
Commons signs and gestures that people use every day are demonstrated.
New fingerspelling letters are introduced, including "O" and
"K" and signs for "thank you," "sick," "tired"
and "please" are shown
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More Signs You Already Know………………………………………………………...............................
The visual beauty of sign language is discussed. A vocabulary of words relating
to parenthood is covered. The alphabet from "A" to "D"
is taught, along with such family-oriented signs as "love," "money"
and "sleep." |
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Basic Conversation………………………………………………………………………..........................
The Solows explain how children adapt to using sign language. Larry sign-sings
"Follow Me," The signs for "yesterday," "tomorrow,"
"morning" and "wonderful" are introduced, along with
fingerspelling of the letter "E." |
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Weather - Part I…………………………………………………………………………….......................
You learn the necessity for facial expression to accompany sign language,
as a part of total communication. Larry Solow sign-sings "Oh What A
Beautiful Morning" and covers signs about the weather. A dialogue between
Sharon and Larry without voice demonstrates that "talking about the
weather" in sign language can actually get someone to do something
about it. |
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Review of First 4 Lessons………………………………………………………………...........................
Reviewing the first four lessons, the Solows re-cap over 50 signs that were
taught and the alphabet through the letter "E." They also relate
some of their experiences with foreign travel and sign-sing "Say It
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Weather - Part II……………………………………….………………………………….........................
How to describe weather changes in sign is explained, from the "sun,"
to "lightning," "floods" and "rainbows." The
Solows also bring the viewer into a conversation about weather. Sharon sign-sings
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow;" new fingerspelling of the letters
"G" and "I" are introduced. |
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Family - Part I…………………………………….………………………………………..........................
The Solows discuss their families: she, the hearing daughter of deaf parents;
he, the son of a psychiatrist. Sharon sign-sings "Top of the World"
and family signs such as "mother," "father," "husband"
and "wife" are demonstrated. New fingerspelled letters include
"H" and "L." |
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Wonderful Baby ……………………………………………..……………..……………...........................
Megan Solow, the daughter of hosts Larry and Sharon Solow joins her parents
for a demonstration of how easily children can learn sign language. Larry
sign-sings "Wonderful Baby" and signs demonstrated include "man,"
"woman," "birth" and "love." |
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Review of Lessons 6 - 9…………………………………………………………….…..............................
The problem of keeping secrets in sign language is explained. A review of
the previous four lessons covers many conversational signs and the fingerspelled
alphabet from the letters "A" to "O."
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Volume 4: (2-hours)
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Time - Part I………………………………………………………………………………..........................
The signs for "day," "week," "month" and "tomorrow"
are demonstrated and discussed. And, getting into a sports mood, the Solows
teach the signs for "football;" fingerspelling includes the letters
"H," "O," "M" and "E." Sharon dramatically
sign-sings "Tomorrow," from the popular hit musical 'Annie.' |
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Time - Part II…………………………………………………..…………………………..........................
Signs relating to the seasons are demonstrated and discussed. How pets obey
sigh language: the Solows demonstrate how signs can come in handy for communicating
across a crowded room or through a window. Sharon sign-sings "My Favorite
Things." Fingerspelling lesson: "N," "O," "P"
and "E." |
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Time - Part III……………………………………………………………………………….......................
More signs for times and seasons are demonstrated and discussed. The Solows
explain the difficulty of speaking simultaneously and Sharon sign-sings
"Lovely." Fingerspelling lesson: "Q," "U,"
"I," "T" and "E." |
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Numbers……………………………………………………………………………...…….........................
Big families become the topic of conversation as the Solows compare relatives.
Numbers from "1" through "15" are demonstrated. Fingerspelling
lesson: "R," "O," "S," "T" and "E."
Sharon and Larry join for a rousing sign-singing rendition of "Anything
You Can Do I Can Do Better."
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Volume 5: (2-hours)
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Review……………………………………………………………………………………….......................
A recap of the previous four programs provides viewers with a review of
many signs, numbers and the fingerspelled alphabet from "A" through
"U." Larry and Sharon discuss the fun of sign language and Sharon
sign-sings "Say It With Sign." |
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Sports ………………………………………..……………………..……………………...........................
Sports expert Steve Rankell joins Larry and Sharon for an explanation of
sign language used in sports signals. Various games like "football,"
"baseball," "tennis" and "golf" are described
in sign language. Fingerspelling lesson: "W," "O," "L,"
"V" and "E." Sharon sign-sings "You've Got a Friend." |
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Colors……………………………………………………………………………………............................
Colors in a rainbow and colors in clothing are described in sign language.
The Solows also provide a fascinating insight into devices used in deaf
households as warnings and alerts, such as lights for doorbells, telephones
and baby cry signals. Larry serenades Sharon by sign-singing "True
Love." |
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Family - Part II………………..……………………………………………………………........................
Larry and Sharon introduce Sharon's family, including her deaf parents,
hearing sister and hearing nephews. Everyone speaks sign language in a conversation
about hearing children growing up in a deaf household. Sharon sign-sings
"You Gotta Have Heart" from 'Damn Yankees.' Fingerspelling lesson:
"Y," "A," "E" and "R."
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Volume 6: (2-hours)
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Family - Part III…………………………………...……………………………………….........................
More insight on how deaf people function in families and in a hearing world
is discussed. Viewers learn about hearing-ear dogs - and alarm clocks that
flash rather than ring. Sharon sign-sings "People" and the Letter
"Z" covers the end of the fingerspelled alphabet. |
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Review of lessons 16 - 19…………………………..………….………………………..............................
In this review program, Larry and Sharon review many of the signs previously
taught, including the entire fingerspelled alphabet. Information is also
provided on where people can go to continue sign language instruction. |
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Golf …………………………………………………..…………….………………………........................
Larry and Sharon Solow launch into the second twenty episodes of sign language
instruction. This program deals with the game of golf. Sharon and Larry
discuss Larry's golf game with his father (which he lost). We learn signs
for "win," "lose," "practice," "play"
and "improve." Fingerspelling lesson: "C," "K,"
"L" and "O." Sharon sign-sings the song "I Hear
Your Hand," written especially to be sign-sung. |
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Fruits & Colors…………………………………………..………………………………...........................
In keeping with their sense of fun, hosts Larry and Sharon tease us with
signs for fruits of many colors. We learn "red apples," "yellow
bananas," "orange oranges," and "green & purple
grapes." Fingerspelling lesson: "O," "K," "A"
and "B." Larry completes this fruit cocktail by sign-singing a
very unusual version of "Yes, We Have No Bananas."
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Volume 7: (2-hours)
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Emergency Signs…………………………...……………………………………………...........................
Turning to the serious side of signing, Larry and Sharon provide us with
the basic signs that might be needed in an emergency situation. The conversation
provides a method of helping a deaf person who might be in trouble. We learn
the signs for "fire," "police," "hospital,"
"doctor" and "ambulance." Fingerspelling lesson: "B,"
"U," "S," "O" and "K." In the true
spirit of the show, Sharon sign-sings " 'Help,' by the Beatles. |
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Furniture…………………………………………...……………………………………….........................
In the tradition of family living, Sharon opens the show by instructing
husband Larry to re-arrange the furniture on the set. Later, they discuss
what new furniture they should buy, including a "sofa," "chairs,"
"TV" and "table. Fingerspelling lesson: "T," "V,"
"R," "O" and "E." Larry and Sharon overlook
their differences and get together to sign-sing "Tea For Two." |
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Review of lessons 21 - 14…………………………..…………….……………………..............................
The Solows discuss their experiences (both good and bad) as sign language
interpreters. They review the last four programs by discussing the fact
that Larry's "mother" "wasn't" "home" when
Sharon "telephoned" today because she "works" at the
"hospital." Fingerspelling lesson review: "C," "K,"
"L," "O," "B," "A," "S,"
"T," "V," "R" and "E." |
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Decoder……………………………………………………..…….………………………..........................
This program is devoted to the development of the television decoder as
a means of giving deaf people access to some television programs. Larry
and Sharon teach the signs for "decoder," "box," "caption"
and "show." Fingerspelling lesson: "T," "V,"
"O" and "K." Sharon tells how much the decoder has meant
to her deaf parents. Together, Larry and Sharon sign-sings the song 'Parents
Are People.'
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Volume 8: (2-hours)
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TTY/Telephone……………………..……………………………….……………………..........................
This episode opens with the TTY welcoming us to "Say It With Sign."
Larry and Sharon demonstrate how the "TTY" works as a means of
communicating with "deaf" people, using the telephone. Fingerspelling
lesson: "T," "Y," "D" and "O." The
Solows discuss the different places deaf people can call using a "TTY."
Larry sign-sings 'Good Friends Are For Keeps.' |
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Vehicles………………………………..…………………………….…………………….........................
Larry tells Sharon about a friend of this that has a "sail boat,"
a "car," a "motorcycle," a "bicycle" and also
rides the "train." We also learn the signs for "airplane,"
"ride in" and "water." Fingerspelling lesson: "B,"
"U," "S," "F" and "E." Sharon and
Larry take off for a fun sign-song flight "Leavin' on a Jet Plane." |
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Beauty Parlor / Occupations………………...…………………….……………………............................
The Solows have both been on diets and Sharon has been to the beauty parlor
for a new hairstyle, which prompts her to sign-sing 'I Enjoy Being a Child.'
Also covered are the signs for many occupations. Fingerspelling lesson:
"J," "O," "B," "S" and "E."
There is also a discussion about the types of jobs that have been traditionally
held by deaf persons because of their stereotyping. |
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Review of lessons 26 - 29………………..……………………..………………………............................
In reviewing the past four programs' signs, Larry and Sharon discuss deaf
peddlers and sign language paraphernalia, including alphabet cards. Review
includes many signs from the past four episodes. Fingerspelling lesson:
"T," "V," "O," "K," "Y,"
"D," "B," "U," "S," "F,"
"E" and "J."
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| Volume 9: (2- 1/2 hours) |
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Family Vacation……………………………………………..……………………………..........................
After having spent two weeks on vacation in Arizona, the Solows have returned
with Sharon's sister (Sheila Hall) and her two sons (Rich and Kirk) - as
well as Sharon's mother and father (Don and Hertha Neuman). They all guest
in this episode to talk about the family vacation. We learn the signs for
various relations within the family unit. Finger-spelling lesson: "D,"
"O," "G," "E" and "I." Sharon sign-sings
'Living Together, Growing Together.' |
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Vacationing……………………………………………………………………………..….........................
Preoccupied with their vacation, Larry and Sharon dig out the traditional
fish stories. They discuss how signs differ across the country and also
from country to country. The signs taught in this episode involve camping
out and travel. Fingerspelling lesson: "W," "O," "N,"
"E" and "H." Larry was so thrilled with his vacation
that he sign-sings his desire to go 'Around the World in 80 Days.' |
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Megan's 2nd Birthday……………………….……………………………..……………..........................
Today is Megan's birthday party (Larry and Sharon's daughter). Larry's parents
(Robert and Marilyn Solow) join them to give Megan her birthday cake and
to sign and sing 'Happy Birthday.' Megan's proud parents help her to show
off her ability to sign. We learn signs related to the birthday party. Fingerspelling
lesson: "M," "E," "N," "S" and "A." |
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Food………………………………………………………………………………..………........................
Both being on diets, Larry and Sharon have a great preoccupation with food.
This episode is devoted entirely to the sign for foods that are definitely
not on their diets. |
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Review of lessons 31 - 34…………………………………………………...………….............................
The Solows stress the need to practice sign language in order to become
fluent. They suggest several ways to practice when alone and with other
people. Many signs from the past four programs are reviewed, including fingerspelling
of "D," "O," "G," "E," "I,"
"M," "N," "S," "A," "E"
and "O," along with words that use these letters.
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Volume 10: (2-1/2 hours)
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House Cleaning………………………………………..…………………………………..........................
The Solows are ready to begin a major cleaning project and it looks like
Larry is going to get the short end of the stick They discuss the problems
that deaf people have around the house without even knowing it - we also
learn the signs for many items that are found in the house. Fingerspelling
lesson: "X," "M," "A," "E" and "O,"
along with words that use these letters. |
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Holidays and Seasons…………………………………………………………..………............................
In addition to signing Santa Claus at Christmas, deaf people have made many
adjustments to the various holiday seasons. Sharon and Larry teach signs
for "summer," "fall," "winter" and "spring,"
plus all the holidays to go along with them. Fingerspelling lesson: "H,"
"O," "G," "E" and "M." Larry sign-sings
'If Ever I Would Leave You,' which uses all the sign of the seasons. |
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General Health………………………………...…………………………………………..........................
Larry has lost his voice and Sharon suggests that he use sign language instead.
The Solows use this episode to teach signs that express general health.
They also discuss the various causes of deafness. Fingerspelling lesson:
"P," "I," "Z," "O" and "A."
Larry and Sharon teach and sign-sing 'Day by Day,' from Godspell. |
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Emotions…………………………………………………………………...………………........................
Deaf people have emotions that can be expressed through sign language. Larry
and Sharon teach the signs for the basic emotions and how they can be expressed
in varying degrees. Fingerspelling lesson: "Q," "U,"
"E," "T" and "I." Sharon expresses her emotions
by sign-singing 'Sometimes I'm Happy.' |
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Review of lessons 36 - 39……………………………………………...……………….............................
Being the final episode in the series, in addition to their goodbyes, the
Solows review many of the sign taught during the series. They fingerspell
"E," "X," "A," "M," "O,"
"H," "G," "P," "Z," "Q,"
"U," "I" and "T," and incorporate many of
them into words.
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