Last February, I was thrilled to take part in the filming of Maryland by Air, a stunning new program from Maryland Public Television that captures the natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes of our state—from the sky. Using helicopters, drones, and vintage aircraft, the production team traveled across Maryland to film everything from the thundering shoreline to the peaceful hills of the west—including breathtaking footage of the Deep Creek Lake area that I was proud to help highlight.
Narrated by Maryland legend Cal Ripken Jr., the program offers a bird’s-eye view of iconic locations like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Antietam Battlefield, Fort McHenry, Ocean City, and the wild ponies of Assateague Island. The team used gyro-stabilized and 360-degree cameras to achieve silky-smooth footage, capturing golden-hour light across each landscape with precision.
You can catch Maryland by Air live on Maryland Public Television at the following times:
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Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM on MPT
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Sunday, May 4 at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM on MPT
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Monday, May 5 at 12:30 AM on MPT
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Monday, June 2 at 8:00 PM on MPT
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Wednesday, June 4 at 9:30 PM on MPT2
Want to see it even bigger? Maryland by Air is also showing on IMAX at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore—an incredible way to experience this visual journey from above on the largest screen in the state.
Also, when you contribute to Maryland Public Television with a gift of $5/month or $60 annually, you help support quality programming—and you can choose from a selection of Maryland by Air thank-you gifts, including DVDs, a companion guide, or extended streaming options through the MPT Passport program.
To donate and select your thank-you gift, visit: https://bit.ly/44Q6KIK
See the clip I recorded during last night’s airing here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJKC7sERsyM/?igsh=bTh4czFheTlhdzVq
The documentary was produced by John Paulson Productions in collaboration with MPT and executive producers Steven Schupak and Eric Neumann.
Funding was provided, in part by the MPT Foundation New Initiatives Fund, established by Irene and Edward H. Kaplan, support from The University of Maryland Global Campus, the Eric Stewart Group, and Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman.
It was a privilege to contribute to this film and help highlight the beauty of Garrett County. show c one-of-a-kind sport. Whether you’re watching from home or experiencing it on the big screen, Maryland by Air is a breathtaking tribute to the Free State that leaves a lasting impression.