KAKM ENCORE: Julia Child’s Bon Appetit!

Fri, August 28, 2009

KAKM is pleased to bring back Julia Child one more time in September.

Please tune in September 19 at 8 p.m.

Julia Child Memories: Bon Appetit!

Three classic episodes of Julia Child’s landmark series “The French Chef,” with additional commentary from the stars of the motion picture Julie & Julia: Meryl Street, Julia Powell, Stanley Tucci and Nora Ephron.

Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September5 at 11:00 a.m.

The Thank You Gifts:

$40. DVD. Julia Child:America’s Favorite Chef.
$60. The French Chef cookbook.
$75. Either The French Chef 1 DVD set OR The French Chef 2 DVD set (each is 3 discs/18 episodes).
$120. Both of The French Chef DVD sets.

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KAKM SPECIALS – Fillmore: The Last Days; Playing for Change

Fri, August 28, 2009

Fillmore: The Last Days

Originally released in 1972 and long out-of-print, the documentary film making its PBS debut.

The Fillmore West, a storied San Francisco venue, has become an institution, an integral part of the West Coast music scene of the ‘60s and, now, an essential element of the mythology of rock ‘n’ roll. Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham closed the Fillmore West in early summer 1971 with five nights of all-star concerts, the last curtain going down on July 4.

Always the showman, Graham made sure the Fillmore West was sent off in a blaze of glory, spotlighting bands – including the Grateful Dead and Santana – that rose to fame at the hall. The madness leading up to the shows and the concerts themselves were filmed for the Last Days of the Fillmore, a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating moment in rock history and a showcase for great performances by iconic artists who epitomized “the San Francisco Sound.”

Tuesday, September 1 at 7 pm w/ special guest, APRN’s Steve Heimel

The Thank You Gifts:

$75 2-CD set, Fillmore: The Last Days
$100 DVD, Fillmore: The Last Days
$150 Combo: 2-CD set: The Last Days and DVD: The Last Days
$250 Combo: 2-CD set, Fillmore:The Last Days; 2-CD Set, Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More; and 2-CD set, Woodstock II.

Playing for Change

Playing For Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The project began a decade ago, the brainchild of Grammy-winning music producer and engineer Mark Johnson. For ten years, Johnson and his team traveled the globe to record little-known musicians.

The name “Playing For Change” evokes the coins thrown to street musicians as well as the transformation their music inspires. The team traveled to five continents to find and record unique and talented musicians. Locales include New Orleans, LA; Johannesburg, South Africa; Tel Aviv, Israel; Omagh, Ireland; Chennai, India; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Moscow, Russia; Kathmandu, Nepal; and many others.

Tuesday, September 1 at 8:30 pm w/ local community guests.
Saturday, September 5 at 9:00 pm featuring interviews with the creator and director.

The Thank You Gift:

$75 CD/DVD of the “Playing for Change” project documentary.

Click here for Playing for Change Video.

Service Restored in Girdwood

Thu, August 27, 2009

We have restored our television service to Girdwood.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and thank all of you for your support.

Our efforts to restore service were hampered by poor weather and by the lack of immediately available parts.

Anchorage Edition: August 28, 2009

Thu, August 27, 2009

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan wants 37.5-hour work week for city employees.
Sen. Gene Therriault (R-North Pole/Fairbanks) resigns to work for Gov. Sean Parnell
Sarah Palin is back in the spotlight. What is she doing now that she’s left office?
State Rep. Harry Crawford (D-Anchorage) announces for Congress.
Alaskans file suit saying judicial nomination process is flawed.
City gives Muscular Dystrophy Association “the boot,” saying no to raising money in the streets.

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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.
Matt Zencey. Editorial page editor. Anchorage Daily News.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, August 28, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m.

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KAKM to Broadcast SPECIAL TONIGHT: THE KENNEDYS

Wed, August 26, 2009

- THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER will make Ted Kennedy the focus of tonight’s newscast, with appearances and remembrances by friends, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), and Boston journalist Tom Oliphant, and by his priest, Rev. Gerry Creedon.

- THE KENNEDYS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, from 7pm to 10pm.

- CHARLIE ROSE will present a compilation of earlier interviews in tribute to Sen. Kennedy, from 10pm to 11pm.

- TAVIS SMILEY will reflect on Kennedy’s passing with guests Vernon Jordan, John Lewis and historian Douglas Brinkley, and clips of Kennedy’s previous appearances on the show at 11pm.

The scheduled program originally for this evening, Great Performances can be seen on August 27th at midnight and August 28th at 2am.

READING RAINBOW is Retiring Friday

Mon, August 24, 2009

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Reading Rainbow, after 20 plus years on PBS/KAKM, is retiring.

All episodes will expire on Friday.

Barney & Friends will take over the Sunday 5:30 am slot until Sesame Street starts airing at 5:00 am on September 13th.

New Yankee Workshop’s Table Saw #101 Update

Mon, August 24, 2009

Because of changes made to the KAKM schedule this week:

The New Yankee Workshop’s

Table Saw #101, part 2 will air on Saturday September 12th at 12pm.

Anchorage Edition: August 21, 2009

Fri, August 21, 2009

Each week, host KAKM-TV gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Mayor Dan Sullivan vetoes Anchorage gay rights ordinance.
Health care reform in Washington.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and her town hall meetings.
State sets rules on state emails.
Lu Young’s memorial service.
Former state representative Tim Kelly passes away.
Knik Arm Bridge back on the table for negotiations.
Was there a racially-motivated attack in Anchorage?

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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.
Rose Shinohara. Editorial page writer. Anchorage Daily News.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, August 21 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: August 21, 2009

Thu, August 20, 2009

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Mayor Dan Sullivan vetoes gay rights ordinance.
Senator Lisa Murkowski holds town hall meeting on health care legislation.
State sets new rules on personal email accounts.
Alaskans pay respects to Lu Young, wife of Rep. Don Young (R-AK).
The passing of former state legislator Tim Kelly (R-Eagle River; Anchorage).
Knik Arm Bridge is back under consideration.
Did Anchorage witness a racially motivated attack?

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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.
Rose Shinohara. Editorial writer. Anchorage Daily News.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, August 21 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.

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