Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot X: Murder on the Orient Express

Tue, July 6, 2010

Poirot solves the greatest case of his career aboard the world’s most glamorous train, the Orient Express. Star David Suchet is joined by a first-class rail car full of great actors, including Dame Eileen Atkins, Barbara Hershey and Hugh Bonneville.

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Telling Amy’s Story

Mon, July 5, 2010

Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, Telling Amy’s Story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001. The victim’s parents and co-workers, law enforcement officers, and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to Amy in the weeks, months, and years leading up to her death.

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David Suchet on the Orient Express

Fri, July 2, 2010

With glamour, insight, charm, beautiful photography, and fascinating stories, David Suchet (“Poirot”)  leads viewers on a blissfully homicide-free excursion aboard the modern-day Orient Express.

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July Schedule Highlights

Fri, July 2, 2010

KAKM will be bringing back some of your favorite programming as well as some special programming in July that we hope you will enjoy.

Iditarod 2010: Chasing History follows one musher in a field of 71 was determined to re-define Iditarod History. Lance Mackey set out to do what no Iditarod musher has ever done: win four Iditarod’s in a row.

Turmoil & Triumph: The George Schultz Years is a three-part series that offers an unprecedented look inside the American government’s highest levels.

Highlights for July include:

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POV: Promised Land

Fri, July 2, 2010

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices between blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in this incisive documentary, the most potentially explosive issue is land redistribution. The film follows two black communities as they struggle to reclaim land from white owners, some of whom have lived there for generations. Amid rising tensions and wavering government policies, the land issue remains South Africa’s “ticking time bomb,” with far-reaching consequences for all sides. “Promised Land” captures multiple perspectives of citizens struggling to create just solutions. By Yoruba Richen.

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History Detectives: Lauste Film Clip

Fri, July 2, 2010

A collector thinks he may have a clip of the first talking picture. History Detectives host Gwen Wright tracks down the origin of the “Lauste Film Clip.” Wes Cowan explores Gold Rush territory in search of the facts behind “Baker’s Gold” — sketches of five- and eight-pound gold nuggets. Then, a Cape Cod beachcomber stumbles across a rope of twisted cables. Did he find a section of the first “Transatlantic Cable”? Tukufu Zuberi is on the case.

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Coming This Fall: CIRCUS

Fri, July 2, 2010

Working for the extraordinary Big Apple Circus is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

It is a place where co-workers become family.

Over 150 people make up the Big Apple Circus, each with an interesting story to tell.

“Share their fears and frustrations, triumphs and failures and find out what it really means to live life in the ring.”

This six hour series by the filmmakers of Emmy award-winning CARRIER spotlights the bazaar world of the circus that has fascinated people for centuries.

“We live in a trailer, we work in a tent.

We dance on a wire, our dogs pay the rent.

So come join the circus, you’ll see how we feel…

The stories are true, and the magic is real!”

Photo Courtesy of Circus: Sarah Schwartz performs her wire-walking act.

KAKM HOLIDAY SPECIAL: A CAPITOL 4TH

Fri, July 2, 2010

Celebrate  the 4th at KAKM, Channel 7

Thirty-two years ago the National Symphony Orchestra began performing on the Fourth of July on the Capitol lawn and Producer Jerry Colbert felt it had the makings of a great television show.

He had no idea that it would evolve into an annual July 4th tradition for so many people throughout the country and become the number one performance program on PBS.

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Ken Burns’ The Tenth Inning

Thu, July 1, 2010

In 1994 Ken Burns directed a hit series Baseball which presented the history of America’s favorite pastime.

Now he returns with co-director Lynn Novick in a two part, four hour film that begins where his series left off.

Snack on some peanuts and Cracker Jack, and celebrate baseball by watching The Tenth Inning.

The Tenth Inning covers baseball history from 1994 to the present.  During this time the sport has seen a golden age of popularity and record-breaking feats.  It has also seen dark times, such as the large strike that occurred as well as numerous cases of steroids abuse.

The film “examines the compelling stories of Joe Torre, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martinez, Ichiro Suzuki, Cal Ripken Jr. and Barry Bonds and features insightful commentary from an eclectic lineup of writers, broadcasters, fans and all-stars.”

Do you have a favorite baseball story?  Share your experiences and memories with others!

Get even more involved!

Photo Courtesy of Baseball: Ken Burns during production of The Tenth Inning (2010).

Check out CREATE’s July Schedule

Wed, June 30, 2010

We hope that you have been enjoying KAKM’s channel, CREATE. The July schedule is now available!

You can find CREATE in Anchorage on 7.2 or GCI Cable 94.

Don’t forget, CREATE is also available in the Mat-Su on MTA Channel 307.

Check out some of the leading “how-to” shows on television, including:

Also, don’t miss CREATE’s marathons! This month’s marathons include:

Remember: The schedule reflects the Eastern time zone.

July Edition of PRIMETIME Now Available

Wed, June 30, 2010

KAKM’s July edition of PRIMETIME is here!

Check it out to see our Primetime Schedule for both KAKM and Create.

Some highlights from this month include Iditarod 2010: Chasing History and other special presentations like Masterpiece Mystery! Poirot X: Appointment with Death.

Be sure to check out a musical performance of epic proportions as PBS present the June 2 concert at the White House where Paul McCartney and musical greats like Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and Faith Hill – and many more – perform for President and Mrs. Obama. Paul McCartney In Performance at the White House airs on July 28 starting at 7:00 p.m. on KAKM Channel 7.

July Weather Specials

Tue, June 29, 2010

Each day during Alaska Weather (5:30pm, 7 days a week), our local National Weather Service meteorologists share weather updates with a statewide perspective, but they also share brief video “extras” that cover astronomy, aviation and aeronautics, weather, boating safety, navigation and emergency preparedness.
 
Here are the “Alaska Weather Extras” planned for July 5 through August 1, 2010 if you’d like to plan your viewing:
 
July 5th
Capstone Today – A First Hand Look at the FAA Capstone Program in Alaska
 
July 6th
Weather Cams – The Use of Weather Cameras in Alaska
 
July 7th
Rip Currents (How To Identify and Escape Rip Currents) (www.ncseagrant.org/home/resource-library/shop-coastal-products?id=31&category=Education)
 
July 8th
Star Gazer (http://www.jackstargazer.com)

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