The Secret City

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The Secret City
No. of episodes65
Original release
Network PBS
Release1985 (1985) 
1985 (1985)

The Secret City is a television series designed to teach children how to draw. [1]

The series is produced by Maryland Public Television and aired on PBS [2] and TVOntario in the late 1980s.

The series starred Mark Kistler as Commander Mark who led viewers through various drawing exercises and examples. It also featured other characters, including Zebtron, Metaman and Cindy the Dragon. The show's primary goal was to teach children how to draw—specifically using perspective techniques, and imaginative elements.

References

  1. Fletcher, Abner (February 27, 2018). "'Commander Mark' Still Teaching Kids to Draw". Houston Public Media . Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. Marshall, Beth (July 13, 2016). "Mark Kistler". Communityimpact.com. Retrieved January 5, 2022.