Embark on a whimsical travel adventure with Michael Mackie and Lonita Cook in Get Lost!, Kansas City PBS’ newest show airing on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2:30 p.m. on Channel 19.1.
"Michael and Lonita’s road trip through Missouri invites viewers on a unique journey of self-discovery while emphasizing the show's themes of identity, culture and exploration,” said Kliff Kuehl, Kansas City PBS President and CEO. “Be sure to tune into Kansas City PBS to see where the road takes them.”
To kick off their travels, the duo head to the historic East Bottoms of Kansas City, where they delve into the intriguing history of Kansas City's Electric Park. The next stop is Excelsior Springs, where they explore mysteries and ghost stories surrounding landmarks like The Elms Hotel. The road trip then takes the two to Hamilton, Missouri, home to the world's largest spool of thread. This pitstop also features a look at the Missouri Star Quilt Company and a stroll through the JCPenney Museum. The whirlwind adventure wraps in Marceline, Missouri, with an exclusive peek into the life of a young Walt Disney as the two friends visit the Walt Disney Hometown Museum and the Disney Family Farm.
“We consider Get Lost! a midlife, coming-of-age, open road travel show,” said Cook, Get Lost! co-host and one of Kansas City’s leading film critics. “We're rediscovering ourselves.”
“The show is about the journey. It's about chucking our maps out the window, chucking our phones out the window, and just heading in the general direction of northeast Missouri and finding out what there is to see and do along the way,” said Mackie, travel writer and Emmy-award-winning TV host. “And there's a lot to see and do if you get lost!”
Get Lost! transcends the typical travel show; it's a captivating adventure where the destination is just the beginning. To learn more, visit kansascitypbs.org/getlost.