Two lessons from a graduate general education course were presented in a live-television format. One group of students was placed in the studio with the instructor and another group in a classroom away from the studio. The classroom was equipped with a monitor enabling students to watch all the action, a telephone to allow them to call in with questions, and a microphone was used to ensure that their questions could be heard by both groups. The first lesson was a student activity demonstrating social differences, and it included music, visuals, and handouts. A facilitator was on hand in the "distant" classroom to pass out materials. The instructor was allowed three much-needed rehearsals in the studio before conducting the class. The second lesson included a video clip of a news documentary and a discussion between studio and distant classroom students. Based on the results, it was concluded that the television medium is an exciting, viable distance education format that can promote creative teaching and enhance distant learning. (11 references). (DB)