Programs of Note: Thursday, March 13
Wed, March 12, 2008
THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION
7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13
Osmond mania re-ignites in this 80-minute concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel showroom, reunites all seven Osmond performers in concert performing many of their best-selling hits along with cameo appearances by celebrity guests, including the legendary Andy Williams. Video clips and historical photos are presented around many of the performances.
JOHNNY CASH: A Man and His Vision, Part 1 & 2 
9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13
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Programs of Note: Wednesday, March 12
Wed, March 12, 2008
MY MUSIC: My Generation–the 60s
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12
MY MUSIC special appeals to the “sixties generation” of baby boomers. The program focuses on the years 1965 through 1969 and includes essential 60s folk rock, R&B and pop.
THE 49th STAR: Creating Alaska
9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12
This documentary, produced by KUAC TV in Fairbanks, tells the story of a populist push to recognize the country’s northernmost territory–Alaska–through the experiences of Alaskans who were part of the state’s Constitutional Convention in the winter of 1955/56.
Programs of Note: Tuesday, March 11
Mon, March 10, 2008
John Denver: A Song’s Best Friend
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11
This special celebrates the late singer/songwriter’s legacy of classic performances and includes his popular 1970s television specials plus rare footage from his Sing Australia! (1984 and 1994) and Red Rocks concerts (1973 and 1982), as well as interviews with the people closest to him-ex-wife Annie, producer and arranger Milt Okun, manager Hai Thau, conductor and composer Lee Holdridge, and band members Pete huttlinger and John Somers among them. Songs performed include “Sunshine on my Shoulders,” “Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and “Rocky Mountain High.”
Bill Moyers Journal: Buying the War
8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11
In the lead up to the invasion of Iraq, the government’s claims about weapons of mass destruction and terrorist ties to Saddam Hussein went mostly unchallenged by the media. Four years after “shock and awe,” how the government sold the war has been much examined, but a big question reaming: how and why did the press buy it? In this program, Bill Moyers and his team piece together the reporting that shows how the media were complicit in shaping the “public mind” toward the war, and ask what’s happened to the press’s ole as skeptical “watchdog” over government power.
Our Life’s Essential Information
10:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11
Dorothy Breininger shows you how to organize your life’s essential information-the medical, financial, legal and personal documents and data that are important to you and those you love.
Programs of Note: Monday, March 10
Sun, March 9, 2008
Aleut Story
7:00 p.m., Monday, March 10
ALEUT Story recounts the rarely told story of the forced internment of Native Alaskans during WWII and their subsequent fight for civil rights. Includes performances by Emmy-winner Martin Sheen and Grammy-winner Mary Youngblood, the voice talent of John O’Hurley and the late Jay Hammond, former Governor of Alaska. Produced by Alaskan production company, SprocketHeads.
Programs of Note: Sunday, March 9
Sat, March 8, 2008
Historic Pubs of Dublin
6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9
Enjoy an exciting and visually stunning tour of Dublin’s most notable historic pubs, as well as the many places of interest that surround them. Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt serves as your personal tour guide.
Programs of Note: Saturday, March 8
Fri, March 7, 2008
Daniel O’Donnell at Home in Ireland
6:00 p.m, Saturday, March 8
Enjoy familiar Irish tunes and American favorites in the latest Daniel O’Donnell special taped on July 14, 2007 in a new concert hall in Letterkenny–O’Donnell’s home county of Donegal. O’Donnell performs with long-time singing partner Mary Duff.
Programs of Note: Friday, March 7
Thu, March 6, 2008
WASHINGTON WEEK
7pm, Friday, March 7
For more than 30 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered the most interesting conversations of the week and is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS, featuring host Gwen Ifill and a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events.
Trouble Contacting Us Over the Weekend?
Wed, March 5, 2008
If you had trouble getting through our phone system over the weekend, you can still call in to make a pledge and receive a thank you gift of your choice. Call the front desk between business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) at 550-8400. Thank you for your support!
Programs of Note: Thursday, March 6
Wed, March 5, 2008
SARAH BRIGHTMAN: SYMPHONY IN VIENNA
7:00pm, Thursday, March 6
Taped January 2008 in the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, this program features the singer’s best-loved hits and selections from her new release, Symphony. Spanish countertenor Fernando Lima and Italian tenor Alessandro Safina join her in this special.
MY MUSIC: 50′S POP PARADE
8:30pm, Thursday, March 6
Robert Goulet headlines and co-hosts the music and memories with Jerry Vale, Kay Starr, The Mills Brothers, Ed Ames, The Four Lads, The Four Aces, Patti Page, The Ink Spots, Tony Martin, Margaret Whiting, and more.
OUR TREASURED MEMORIES
10:30pm, Thursday, March 6
A heart-warming and practical program brings stories of people just like you and shines the spotlight on one of the most critical issues of the beginning of the 21st century in America. Boomers are now “the sandwich generation” caught between the health care and nurturing needs of their parents and the financial and preparatory needs of their children.
Programs of Note: Wednesday, March 5
Tue, March 4, 2008
THE HAPPINESS PRESCRIPTION WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA
7:00pm, Wednesday, March 5
Understanding Buddha’s teachings and relating them to a contemporary understanding of consciousness helps viewers to see and deal with the hidden dimensions of their lives. Deepak Chopra, acknowledged as one of the world’s leaders in the field of mind-body medicine, builds upon these principals to deliver ten keys to a happy and fulfilling life, for anyone, of any religious or spiritual leaning. READ MORE →
Programs of Note: Tuesday, March 4
Mon, March 3, 2008
THE BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAM
7:00pm, Tuesday, March 4
More than 50 neuroscientists have worked to create a system for strengthening the brain and making it perform with more agility, speed and comprehension. The Brain Fitness Program is based on neuro-plasticity-the ability of the brain to change and adapt-even rewire itself! This program is to get your brain in better shape and is designed to drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional change in the brain. READ MORE →
Programs of Note: Monday, March 3
Sun, March 2, 2008
SHANGRI-LA
7:00pm, Monday, March 3
Shangri-La was taped in high-definition in Kuoming, Hu Nan Province in South Central China in May of 2007. The 40-minute dance special features the Dynamic Hunan Dance Company and Liping Yang, China’s foremost dancer and choreographer. READ MORE →
Programs of Note: Sunday, March 2
Fri, February 29, 2008
JAMES LAST AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
6:00pm, Sunday, March 2
James Last, the world’s most popular band leader, is back among his fans at what he calls his “second home,” London’s glorious Royal Albert Hall, with a trademark party mix of classic standards, sing-along favorites and fast tempo foot tapers.
THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION
7:30pm, Sunday, March 2
Osmond mania re-ignites in this 80-minute concert special recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel showroom. The show reunites all seven Osmond performers in concert performing many of their best-selling hits along with cameo appearance by celebrity guests, including the legendary Andy Williams. READ MORE →
Programs of Note: Saturday, March 1
Tue, February 26, 2008
PIONEERS OF TELEVISION: Sitcoms
6:00pm, Saturday, March 1
Archival footage and interviews with stars provide an entertaining look at television’s early days.
LONE TRAIL: THE YUKON QUEST
7:00pm, Saturday, March 1
Documents the 1,000-mile sled-dog race from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory to Fairbanks, Alaska through the eyes of three mushers.
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