National Geographic Specials - 1981
1 - Etosha: Place of Dry Water
Air Date: January 7, 1981
2 - Living Treasures of Japan
Air Date: February 11, 1981
Profiles 9 Japanese artisans who are charged with teaching and exhibiting their works.
3 - National Parks: Playground or Paradise
Air Date: March 11, 1981
Presents both sides of the ongoing debate over the use of the national parks.
4 - Gorilla
Air Date: April 8, 1981
Calls attention to the gorilla, which is on the verge of extinction. Profiles a team working on the mountain gorilla project.