Sunflower Journeys Programs 2101-2102

2101: “Fame & Notoriety” Ambrose Sisters: We’ll examine the lives of two sisters from Newton, KS, who ignored society’s expectations of women in the early 20th century and left home for New York City to seek fame and fortune. Their nephew, Robert Puckett of Wichita, shares photographs and family history of these two accomplished women.Vern Miller: In this segment, we’ll meet Vern Miller, a man who became Attorney General of Kansas in the 1970s with enough tough tactics that he earned the nickname “SuperCop.”Plains People - Marilyn Maye: Born in Wichita, KS, and having had early voice training in Topeka, Kansas, Marilyn Maye is in a personal renaissance as she continues to fill venues from Kansas City to New York City. We meet Marilyn in this Plains People segment as she sings her way through the year of her 80th birthday. 2102: “Community Niches” Aggieville: This small shopping district adjacent to Kansas State University has a history of changing to meet not only the needs of s