Producers' Picks Video Archive

Valley girl saved by 131 blood tranfusions
While getting ready to donate blood himself, azfamily.com's Gibby Parra introduces us to a girl who was saved by not one blood transfusion, but 131 transfusions.

Are You My Family? Lawrence is still waiting for his family
azfamily.com's April Warnecke re-introduces to an amazing 12-year-old boy who is still waiting for a family to call his own. With his great attitude and infectious smile, you'll want to meet Lawrence.

April shows off her mad hooping skills
Tara Hitchcock might not be able to hula hoop very well, but meteorologist April Warnecke has definitely got it goin' on!

Man lives on plane to get over fear of flying
Are you afraid of flying? What would you do get over it? azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock introduces us to a man who actually LIVED on a plane for a month to get over his fear.

RC planes
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner checks out some great remote-controlled planes and chats witht he pilots.

Get fit: Tess and Tara try hooping
There's a new fitness craze out there. It's called hooping. Christabel Zamor gives azfamily.com's Tess Rafols and Tara Hitchcock the hip-swirling details.

Blind Valley hikers summit Mt. Kilimanjaro
azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock checks in with some Valley hikers who just finished climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. All 25 of the hikers, most of them blind, make it to the top.

Teen pilot makes history
It's an amazing journey that's making history for a young California girl. azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner tells us all about this teenage pilot.

High school basketball player takes the court after heart surgery
Derek Owens of McClintock High School might look like any other high school basketball player, but as azfamily.com's Brad Cesmat explains, his story comes from the heart -- literally.

Baby white tigers come to 3TV
Just 6 weeks old, Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium's baby white tigers stopped by 3TV for a visit -- and azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock seems to have quite a way with them!

Circus elephants!
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus is in town. azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner gives us a sneak peek.

Zing Zang Zoom!
The Ringling Brother and Barnum and Bailey circus has come to town! azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner gives us a sneak peek.

Willy Northpole's workout
Part of being a rap star is looking the part. It's something Willy Northpole takes seriously. azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock got a look at his intense workout.

Tranformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen -- Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox
Actors Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel and Ramon Rodriguez tell azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about their new movie, "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen."

Jeremy Renner -- The Hurt Locker
Actor Jeremy Renner tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock about his new movie, "The Hurt Locker," an intense film about a bomb defuser in Iraq. Tara loved the movie.

Rapper Willy Northpole -- Tha Connect
Did you know Phoenix has a thriving rap music community? Just ask Willy Northpole. Born and raised in South Phoenix, his CD "Tha Connect" comes out today. He tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about it.

Arizona man's car featured in Johnny Depp's Public Enemies
Johnny Depp goes from pirate to gangster for his next movie -- "Public Enemies." When the film opens on July 1, you'll see an Arizonan in it -- or at least an Arizonan's car. azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock introduces us to Mark Love and his car.

Beyond the Secret
It wasn't that long ago that a book and DVD called "The Secret" was getting all kinds of attention. Now a new DVD is coming out that takes "The Secret" a step further. It by a woman who used "The Secret" to transform her life. azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock gets the lowdown on "Beyond the Secret."

SkyCycle at the Arizona Science Center
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner takes the SkyCycle for a spin at the Arizona Science Center.

Sept. 11 hero dog cloned
Trakr is the dog that located the last survivor of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Now the German shepherd has been cloned -- five times. Trakr's handler James Symington tells us about the one adult and four puppies.

The Proposal - Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds give us the lowdown on their new flick, a comedy called "The Proposal."

Boating at Bartlett Lake
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner shows us a place where you can go boating -- even if you don't own a boat.

Kurt Warner and Habitat for Humanity
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is in his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to strap on a tool belt and do some work with Habitat for Humanity. He tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about it.

Moose Goose
Hit by a car and left for dead, Moose Goose was in bad shape until 3TV and azfamily.com viewers stepped in to help. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols explains.

Dog whisperer Tim Link
Dog whisperer Tim Link chats with azfamily.com's April Warnecke, Tara Hitchcock and Scott Pasmore about their dogs -- Merton, Jacques and Chelsea.

Blind Kilimanjaro climbers
azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock introduces us to some climbers who are going up Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is hard enough. Imagine doing it when you can't see.

April's week at MDA Camp
azfamily.com's April Warnecke just got back from MDA Camp, and her camper, Sierra, helped her do the story.

Tara and Jacques
azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock introduces her dog Jacques to Johnjay and Rich of 104.7 KISS FM.

Rolf's -- PCH moms get makeovers
azfamily.com's Tess Rafols introduces us to three very special moms who are getting much-deserved makeovers from Rolf and his team.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon trailer
Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which takes a bit out of theaters this November.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill has opened in Arizona. azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore got the lowdown from the man himself.

Michael Marin: Back from Mt. Everest
Over the last month or so, we've been following a man as he climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest. Michael Marin made it and tells azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore about his amazing experience.

The Hangover -- Justin Bartha, Ed Helms
If you liked "Old School," you'll love "The Hangover." azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock caught up with the cast in Las Vegas to get the lowdown on what the director calls a comedic "Saving Private Ryan."

Charge your mobile devices without wires
Imagine if you could charge all of your mobile devices at once with just one plug. azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore shows us something that lets you do just that. It's called WildCharge.

Are your water bottles dangerous? Learn about BPA
There have been conflicting studies about BPA in plastic bottle and the potentially harmful effects it have have on your health. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols sorts it all out with the help of Dr. Samuel Balk from Cigna Medical Group. Find out what you should look for.

Unique chapel for cancer patients
Folks dealing with cancer will soon have a very special place to go. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols shows us a unique chapel being built in the East Valley. It's the only place of its kind in Arizona.

Jamie Kennedy (and Jennifer Love Hewitt)
Comedian Jamie Kennedy is on stage at the Tempe Improv this weekend. He stopped by to tell azfamly.com's Tess Rafols all about it, and "Ghost Whisperer" co-star (and girlfriend) Jennifer Love Hewitt joined him.

Silhouette artist
Before there was photography, many people had silhouette of family members made. Tim Arnold still does this, and as azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock and Scott Pasmore found out, he's recommended by the Smithsonian.

Do you have bad breath? Treat it!
Dentist and Bacteriologist Dr. Harold Katz gives azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock, Scott Pasmore and April Warnecke tips on dealing with bad breath, but only one of them needed it. Find out who.

Ron Hazelton -- Protect your home with fire sprinklers
June is Home Safety Month, and when you consider that a home burns just about every minute of the day, keeping your family and home safe should be a to priority. Fix-it guy Ron Hazelton shows azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore one way to do just that -- fire sprinklers.

Lisa McMann -- Wake and Fade
Another Phoenix author is hitting the big time. Lisa McMann is being call "the next Stephanie Meyer." McMann tells azfamily.com's all about her books, "Wake" and "Fade."

Travel deals -- Explore Arizona this summer
If you're saving money by not taking a big family vacation this summer, you can still get away -- right here in Arizona, even right here in Phoenix. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols gets the lowdown on a new Web site that's packed with Arizona travel deal.

Learn the A,B, Cs of moles and melanoma
Skin cancer is a huge issue here in the Valley of the Sun. Dr. Bill Halmi shows azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock how spot a potential problem on your skin -- the A, B, Cs of moles and melanoma.

Kayaking in the Valley of the Sun
Looking for a different kind of adventure? Kayaking might not be the first thing to come to mind, but azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner found a great place to do just that -- just a ride up the Bush Highway.

Pablo Francisco
Comedian Pablo Francisco stopped by to chat with azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock. He's appearing at the Tempe Improv this weekend.

Rocco Mediate -- Are You Kidding Me?
Professional golfer Rocco Mediate tells azfamily.com's Tess Rafols all about his new book, "Are You Kidding Me?"

Ed Helms -- The Hangover
Funny man Ed Helms chats with azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock about "The Office," "The Daily Show" and his new movie, "The Hangover." He even plays a little banjo.

James Van Praagh
Noted psychic James Van Praagh has more than 20 years' experience with death and those who have yet to cross over. He chats with azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore about his new book "Unfinished Business: What the Dead Can Teach Us About Life."

Lose that water weight
Fitness pro Chris Powell shows azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock how to lose that pesky water weight. Hint, you need to keep drinking water.

Sen. John McCain
Sen. John McCain chatted with azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore and Tara Hitchcock about a variety of issues from the economy and health care to his thoughts on the Obama administration and its stance on gun control.

Bruce goes armchair flying
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner takes an armchair for a flight to celebrate the upcoming release of the new Disnye-Pixar flick "Up."

Dan Akroyd -- Crystal Head Vodka
Actor Dan Akroyd tells azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore all about his latest venture -- wine and his new Crystal Head Vodka, which comes in an amazing bottle.

Learn the secret language of texting
Kids have invented a secret language for texting their friends and it often leaves parents scratching their heads. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols was surprised to learn what some of the common abbreviations mean.

Backgrounds key to great photos
Want to take great photos? Pro photographer Dave LaBelle showed azfamily.com's Tess Rafols that it's not enough to focus on your subject. You also have to look BEHIND your subject.

Ron Howard -- Angels and Demons
Actor-turned-director Ron Howard tells azfamily's Tara Hitchcock all about his new movie, "Angels and Demons," based on the Dan Brown best-seller.

Take great group pictures!
Photography expert Dave LaBelle, author of "I Just Want to Shoot Pictures," shows azfamily.com's Tess Rafols how to shoot great groups pictures.

Skype 101
azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore and Tess Rafols get the lowdown on Skype from a member of Best Buy's Geek Squad.

Tess Rafols' triplets make their 3TV debut!
Just in time for her first Mother's Day, azfamily.com's Tess Rafols brought her triplets -- Zoey, Cooper and Jaxon -- to 3TV for their big television debut.

Extreme Bartending
Tom Cruise made bottle flips popular in the movie "Coacktail." azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock met a man who made such behind-the-bar entertainment his day job. Get lowdown on "Extreme Bartending."

Make flower pens for Mother's Day
The Home Depot's Debbie Hernandez shows azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore how to use paper, copper wire and a little paint to turn ordinary pens into a very cute Mother's Day gift.

Movie reviews: Star Trek and Examined Life
Movie guy Craig Outhier reviews the much-anticipated "Star Trek," and a documentary called "Examined Life."

Valley mountain climber checks in live from Mt. Everest
Michael Marin is a Valley guy who like to do things a little differently, including trying to climb every major mountain. He checked in with azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock live from the base camp on Mt. Everest.

Angelitas Amigos
For months a Valley family was confined to a tiny room at St. Joseph's Hospital while their daughter battled leukemia. As azfamily.com's Javier Soto explains, since her passing, that family has turned their heartbreak into hope for other families facing similar situations.

Star Trek -- J.J. Abrams
Some say his career is riding on a reboot of a decades-old franchise. Director J.J. Abrams, who has a huge following, talks about bringing the Starship Enterprise back to the big screen for this summer's re-imagining of "Star Trek."

SpaBound Summer Passports
azfamily.com's Tess Rafols shows us how you can get some smokin' deals at Valley spas this summer.

Morning Glory Café
Food critic Nikki Buchanan gives us the lowdown on a place she loves -- Morning Glory Café

BackWalking -- New massage technique
azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore gets a first-hand demonstration of a new massage technique called BackWalking.

Chandler Emergency Relief Fund
Saving lives is all in a day's work for firefighters. But azfamily.com's Tess Rafols explains, some firefighters in Chandler have gone beyond their call of duty, making a difference even on their time off.

Is your skin sun damaged?
Living in Arizona, there's a pretty good chance your skin has suffered some sun damage. azfamily.com's April Warnecke got a first-hand demonstration of a new tool designed to assess that damage before it shows up on your face. It's called Beau Visage.

Wolverine premiere rocks Tempe
Fans turned out in for the world premiere of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." As azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock shows us everybody -- including the stars -- have a great time.

Teen get clean, stay clean at Wick House
Alcohol and drug addition is a growing problem in teens. azfamily.com's Tess Rafols introduces us to a Valley man who is helping many teens get clean and sober and stay that way by giving them a unique place to stay.

Pete and Penny Penguin, Gila monster and lemur from SeaWorld
azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore got the chance to play with more of SeaWorld's animals, including Pete and Penny Penguin, a Gila monster and a lemur.

Fighting -- Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard
If you haven't already heard of Channing Tatum, you will this summer. The actor, who burst onto the scene in the dance film "Step Up," and his co-star, Terrence Howard, tell us all about their new film, "Fighting."

SeaWorld sharks, Tucan Bill and hedgehog
azfamily.com Scott Pasmore met a few of SeaWorld's smaller sharks, Tucan Bill and a hedgehog that was roaming around the 3TV lobby.

Earth
The incredible Planet Earth series come to the big screen today. Disney's new Nature label is releasing Earth, just in time for Earth Day. As azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock explains, it's a move that was years in the making.

Volunteers addicted to holding babies at Hacienda Health Care
azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock takes us inside a wonderful health care facility called Hacienda HealthCare, where volunteers have becoming addicted to holding babies. It all started when Kurt Warner's wife Brenda got hooked.

Beyonce Knowles -- Obsessed
Singer and actress Beyonce Knowles tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about her movie, "Obsessed," and her new concert tour, which is stopping in Phoenix.

Spirit of America -- Goodyear Blimp
azfamly.com's Bruce Haffner shows us the resting place for one of the best-known airships in the country -- the Spirit of America.

Up!
A guy ties balloons to his house and floats away from everyone. That's the unusual premise of "Up!," the newest Disney-Pixar movie. The director and producer give azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock the lowdown on the flick.

Jimmie Johnson
He's the hottest driver on the NASCAR circuit right now. Jimmie Johnson goes one-on-one with azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore

Bill Patterson -- Racing Art
azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore chats with NASCAR artist Bill Patterson and shows off some of his amazing work.

Police dog goes after Scott Pasmore
The 7th Annual Police K9 Trials takes place this weekend, and azfamily.com's Tess Rafols got a live demo -- with Scott Pasmore as bait.

The Fuel Film
Do you wonder what we're so dependent on fossil fuels. Filmmaker and environmentalist Josh Tickell sure does. He tells azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore and Tara Hitchcock all about his new documentary, which is a big hit on the festival circuit.

Bruce racing at Manzy
It's the last weekend of racing at Manzanita Speedway. azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner got behind the wheel to practice for a special media race he's driving in.

Last weekend of racing at Manzy
It's the last weekend of racing at Manzanita Speedway. azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner spent the morning there gearing up the media race he's taking part in.

Snake goes wild on GMAZ
While azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock was getting the lowdown on the Predators Reptile Show/Sale, the snake a handler was showing off got a little -- OK, a lot -- unruly.

Cleaning up Easter messes
Queen of Clean Linda Cobb shows azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore how to deal with those Easter messes.

New Sumatran tiger at Phoenix Zoo
A new Sumatran tiger is now on display at the Phoeniz Zoo. azfamily.com's Javier Soto tells us all about her.

Miley Cyrus --- Hannah Montana: The Movie
She's probably the most successful teen in the world, thanks to her alter-ego. Miley Cyrus tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about bringing Hannah Montana to the big screen.

Snake-proof your dog
If you own a dog and love to hike, it can be easy to forget the dog's perspective. He's low to the ground and near some dangerous stuff ... like snakes. azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock introduces us to a man who can help you keep your dog safe, and it only takes a few minutes.

Life -- Your World in Pictures
It's magazine known of its iconic pictures of our time. As editor Bill Shapiro shows azfamily.com's Olivia Fierro, some of those amazing photos and some never-before-seen images are just a click away.

Sod at Chase Field ready for Opening Day
The sod at Chase Field is ready for Opening Day. azfamily.com's Scott Pasmore shows us what goes into getting the field ready for the season.

Rodney Atkins
Rodney Atkins' new CD, "It's America," is now in stores. azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock talked to him about it.

Treasures 4 Teachers
Treasures 4 Teachers provides a unique resource for educators and students throughout Arizona. As azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner explains, they actively seek out and collect unwanted, but reusable, materials throughout our community and make them available to teachers at very low cost.

Valley family turns off water to raise awareness, money
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner introduces us to a Valley family that has turned off the water in their home for a week to raise money to buy water filters for kids in Kenya.

Firefighters training for wildfire season
azfamily.com's Bruce Haffner introduces us to some Valley firefighters who are training for the upcoming spring and summer wildfire season.

Monitor lizard from Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium
Grey Stafford from Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium introduces azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock to a very large lizard.

Kiefer Sutherland, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson -- Monsters vs. Aliens
Actors Kiefer Sutherland, Will Arnett and Rainn Wilson talk about their new movie, "Monsters vs. Aliens."

Reese Witherspoon - Monsters vs. Aliens
Actress Reese Witherspoon talks about playing a superhero in the new animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens." She even said she could take Kiefer Sutherland.

Jerry O'Connell -- Midnight Bayou
Actor Jerry O'Connell tells azfamily.com's Tara Hitchcock all about his new Lifetime move, "Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou." He also lets her in on a secret about the poster for the movie.