Montana, Montana, Glory of the Seas Documentary to Air Statewide on February 22 (posted 2/7/25)

On Saturday, February 22, at 6PM Montanans across Big Sky Country will be able to watch a powerful, informative and fun new television documentary about the first and new USS MONTANA warships – and our state’s unique relationship with the US Navy for more than one hundred years.

Montana, Montana, Glory of the Seas, will be televised at 6PM on the Scripps MTN CBS stations serving Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula and their surrounding areas on the 22^nd.

You can see a brief promo clip here.

The documentary was produced by Great Falls native Craig Wirth whose popular programs have provided unique stories about Montana and the West for many years. This one focuses on the USS MONTANA (SSN 794) nuclear-powered fast attack submarine that just joined the Pacific Fleet, but also the legacy it inherits from the first USS MONTANA, Armored Cruiser Number 13, that was commissioned in 1908. And it shows the connections among these warships with the Montanans who have supported them despite the Treasure State’s landlocked status. It is a heartwarming story of Montanans’ support of our military.

Funding for Montana, Montana… was provided by the nonprofit:

Encouraging communication on issues, trends and values of importance to present and future generations of Montanans

Offering experiences that nurture imagination and ideas by speaking to Montanans’ diverse history, literature, and philosophy

Supporting SSN794 and all who sail aboard her in defense of our nation

Special Documentary Preview/ Premier Event in Helena

There will be a special documentary preview/premier event at the Myrna Loy Theater in Helena on Monday, February 17, beginning at 6PM. We hope Helena-area Committee members and anyone interested in attending will do so.

Cosponsored by the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and the USS Montana Committee, the event is free, with a light hors d’oeuvres and cash wine and beer bar reception, the documentary showing, and a discussion with the producer.

An important note: Reservations are required since the theater has a capacity limit. To let us know you’re coming please call 406-442-4120, or email [email protected]