December program guide BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 7PM. Volume 28 Number 12

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1 December 2014 program guide BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 7PM Volume 28 Number 12

2 2 GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE Happy Holidays! As you thumb through the program guide this month, you ll notice a number of holiday specials, including a new Wyoming Chronicle: Lander Community Christmas on Friday, December 19, which features a performance by Buffalo Bill Boycott. We ll be taping this program live in Lander at the newly rebuilt community center on December 5. If you re in the area, we hope you ll join us for what is sure to be a memorable performance! We also hope you ll join us during our Winter Membership Festival and consider a generous, end-of-year gift. With musical specials like The Midtown Men, 50 Years with Peter, Paul & Mary, and A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen, along with our popular local documentaries End of Track and 100 Years on the Lincoln Highway, there s much to support in both national and local programming. Good news for all you Downton Abbey fans - Season 5 premieres on January 4! To refresh your memory on the intricate story lines, we ve scheduled a Downton Marathon with back-toback episodes of Season 4 on Sunday, December 21 from 6pm midnight, and December 28 from 6-10:30pm. We will be partnering with the University of Wyoming Department of Theater and Dance and Wyoming Public Media in an outreach initiative in support of the upcoming second season of the PBS series Shakespeare Uncovered, scheduled to air in late January/early February. Our plans include a screening of the film in January; in March, we will be joining forces with UW theater students in a statewide community tour in which the students will be directing and performing a selection of Shakespeare s plays in the style of the acclaimed Actors from the London Stage. Finally, we are the recipient of an outreach/engagement grant in conjunction with Ken Burns upcoming documentary series The Story of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies. Our efforts will include screenings and discussions around the state with medical professionals and those who ve been affected by the disease. Stay tuned for more information. On behalf of the entire staff at Wyoming PBS, we thank you for your support this past year and wish you the very best this holiday season. Ruby Calvert General Manager Station Happenings In October, Wyoming PBS visited Lander to promote season 2 of the popular local series Farm to Fork Wyoming, and to support LocalFest! A screening of the latest Farm to Fork Wyoming episode School Lunch was held at the Lander Library on Oct. 22 as a part of Think Film Fest, and Wyoming PBS staff manned a booth at LocalFest held at the Lander Community Center on October WYOMING PBS STAFF Ruby Calvert General Manager Bob Connelly Assistant General Manager Robert Spain Director of Engineering Jennifer Amend Promotions Manager/ Program Guide Editor WYOMING PBS FOUNDATION STAFF Lee Haines Executive Director Lara Miller Administrative Assistant/ Assistant Program Guide Editor Kathy Stilson Membership Coordinator The Wyoming PBS program guide is published monthly by Wyoming PBS, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY and mailed to those who contribute $50 ($25 senior rate) or more annually to Wyoming PBS. Under IRS guidelines, the estimated value of this program guide is not substantial, therefore, if this is the only thank you gift received by the contributor, the full amount of the gift is tax deductible. Donations which are eligible for other thank you gifts are tax deductible, less the reasonable cost of the gift. Wyoming PBS is licensed to Central Wyoming College, and complies with all state and federal laws. As part of those regulations, the station must not share our member lists with any political parties or candidates; we do however occasionally share member names and addresses with other partner non-profits. We offer you the ability to opt out of any other distribution, and you may indicate your preference by contacting the station at the phone numbers below, or sending an to: kathy@wyoptv.org. KCWC - TV/Wyoming PBS wyomingpbs.org 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, Wyoming (307) or

3 Winter 2014 Membership Festival Auction and Special Ticket Offer! Welcome to the world of glass blowing. Laurie Thal has mastered this fluid, seductive material for over 26 years, creating delicate bowls, vases, and glasses. Laurie s work is exhibited and collected internationally. Her studio is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Join Wyoming PBS on Sunday, December 14 as we reveal and auction a piece of Thal Glass (not shown). There will be live bidding on the air; a winner will be declared at the end of the live auction. Get Tickets to the Show! Watch it up close and personal at the performance to be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:30pm at the Cheyenne Civic Center. A limited number of tickets will be available during our broadcast of The Midtown Men Live In Concert! on December 1 at 7pm and December 4 at 9:30pm. Call in during our live breaks to get yours! BE MORE...INNOVATIVE 3

4 HIGHLIGHTS The Candy Bomber Thursday, December 4 at 7pm Hear the heartwarming true story of Colonel Gail Hal Halvorsen, the American pilot who brought joy to children living in the rubble of post-war Germany by dropping treats from his plane during the Berlin Airlift in Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey Rediscovered Sunday, December 7 at 10pm; Thursday, December 11 at 7pm Relive treasured moments from Downton Abbey s first four seasons and get a tantalizing preview of what s in store for the Crawleys and the staff in Season 5. Video clips, cast interviews and behind-thescenes footage help answer some burning questions. Bernadette Peters hosts. Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler Tuesdays, December 16-30, 7-9pm Host Bruce Feiler and contemporary sojourners travel to sacred sites cherished by billions and visited annually by hundreds of millions of pilgrims. The six-part series presents a comprehensive picture of the practice of pilgrimage in its varied expressions around the globe and over thousands of years. 4 Wyoming PBS Local Programming

5 wyomingpbs.org Wyoming Chronicle Lander Community Christmas Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm; Wednesday, December 24 at 7pm Join Buffalo Bill Boycott and Wyoming Chronicle for a special Christmas concert from the newly rebuilt Lander Community Center. See how the community of Lander worked together to rebuild its community center just two short years after it was destroyed by fire. Call The Midwife Holiday Special Thursday, December 25 at 7pm; Sunday, December 28 at 10:30pm Rehearsals for the Sunday School Christmas concert are underway, creating inconvenience for the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House. As residents of Nonnatus welcome the new year, the question on everyone s mind is, what will 1960 bring? Wyoming Chronicle Understanding the Red Desert Friday, December 26 at 7:30pm Wyoming Chronicle travels to the Red Desert to understand the beauty, land use and challenges of managing the 9,000-plus square miles that make up this high altitude desert and sagebrush steppe located in south central Wyoming. BE MORE...ENGAGED 5

6 DAYTIME PROGRAMMING SUPPORT WYOMING PBS Your donation is critical to the future of Wyoming PBS. Thank you. Senior Membership Family Membership $25.00 $50.00 Director s Circle Producer s Circle $ $ Wyoming PBS Membercard $75.00 Other Amount $ Wyoming PBS Sustainer - ongoing monthly gift of $ * Payment Method: Check VISA Mastercard Discover AMEX Card #: Expiration Date: Name as it appears on card: Address: City: State: Zip: Signature: Phone: * Please include your first monthly gift and we will send you a confirmation. Please send me information about including Wyoming PBS in my will. I m interested in volunteering for Wyoming PBS, please contact me. Enclosed is my employer s matching gift form. Mail to Wyoming PBS Foundation, 115 N 5th E, Riverton, WY SATURDAY 6:00 Sesame Street 7:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog 7:30 Curious George 8:00 Thomas & Friends 8:30 Peg + Cat 9:00 America s Test Kitchen 9:30 Ciao Italia 10:00 In Julia s Kitchen with Master Chefs 10:30 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking 11:00 Woodwright s Shop 11:30 This Old House Noon Ask This Old House 12:30 American Woodshop 1:00 Knit & Crochet Now 1:30 Sewing with Nancy 2:00 Beauty of Oil Painting 2:30 Best of Joy of Painting 3:00 Nature/American Experience 4:00 Various 5:00 This Old House 5:30 Hometime 6:00 PBS Newshour Weekend 6:30 Wyoming Chronicle SUNDAY 6:00 Sid the Science Kid 6:30 Arthur 7:00 Cat in the Hat 7:30 Wild Kratts 8:00 Odd Squad 8:30 Dragonfly TV 9:00 Biz Kids 9:30 Motor Week 10:00 Consuelo Mack 10:30 Charlie Rose: The Week 11:00 To the Contrary 11:30 McLaughlin Group Noon Market to Market 12:30 Religion & Ethics 1:00 Moyers & Company 1:30 Beyond Geek 2:00 The Roosevelts: An Intimate History 4:00 P. Allen Smith s Garden to Table 4:30 Growing a Greener World 5:00 Rick Steves Europe 5:30 Wyoming Signatures 6:00 Masterpiece Classic 6:30 Wyoming Portraits/Wyoming Signatures * The regular schedule will be pre-empted 12/1-12/14 for Winter Membership Festival special programming. 6

7 WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00 CURIOUS GEORGE 7:30 CURIOUS GEORGE 8:00 DANIEL TIGER 8:30 DANIEL TIGER 9:00 SESAME STREET 10:00 DINOSAUR TRAIN 10:30 DINOSAUR TRAIN 11:00 PEG + CAT 11:30 PEG + CAT 12:00 SUPER WHY 12:30 THOMAS & FRIENDS 1:00 Motorweek Painting with Paulson Bake Decorate Celebrate Christina Sew It All 1:30 Rough Cut Best of Joy of Painting Martha Stewart s Cooking School Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Quilt in a Day 2:00 Ask This Old House Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art/ Paint This 12/9 Ciao Italia/Pati s Mexican Table 12/31 BE MORE...INSPIRED Eat! Drink! Italy! 2:30 CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! 3:00 CURIOUS GEORGE 3:30 ARTHUR 4:00 WILD KRATTS 4:30 ODD SQUAD 5:00 BBC WORLD NEWS 5:30 NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR ELMO S CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! December at 9am There s a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby and their new friend Stiller the Elf (voice of Ben Stiller) are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer. But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again! Can Elmo, Abby and Stiller the Elf save Christmas? With the help of very special guests Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, and more, Elmo and friends learn to believe in Christmas miracles. Knitting Daily 7

8 PRIMETIME 1 MONDAY 7:00 THE MIDTOWN MEN LIVE IN CONCERT! - The Midtown Men, which comprises four stars from the original Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, perform in concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. With unique arrangements and precision choreography, The Midtown Men put their own stamp on the biggest hits of the Sixties. [Repeats on 12/4] 8:30 END OF TRACK - An exploration of the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad in Wyoming and the End of Track towns that popped up along the way. 10:00 FEEL GRAND WITH JANE SEYMOUR - Jane Seymour, actress, artist and passionate health advocate, engages and informs men and women 55+ about leading a healthy lifestyle as they transition into their golden years. [Repeats 12/7 at 11:30pm] 11:30 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 2 TUESDAY 7:00 BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED: AMERICAN MASTERS - Explore the life and legend of this iconic entertainer through neverbefore-seen footage and interviews with his immediate family and Tony Bennett. This documentary reveals a man far more complex than his public persona. [Repeats on 12/6 at 7pm] 9:00 CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH Filmed during their 2012 tour, this program includes many of the trio s classic hits as well as some new songs. [Repeats on 12/6 at 10:30pm] 11:30 SHAKESPEARE LOST, SHAKESPEARE FOUND - Dr. Gary Taylor recreates The History of Cardenio, a lost work written by William Shakespeare. 3 WEDNESDAY 7:00 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL & MARY - This documentary celebrates the impact of the preeminent trio that brought folk music to America s mass audiences, combining their artistry with their activism and inspiration over the last 50 years. 9:00 BURT BACHARACH S BEST - The immensely popular and immediately identifiable melodies of this celebrated composer have touched millions of music lovers around the world. This special includes the original artists, Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones and more, performing his hits from the 1960s-1970s. 11:30 AMERICA S HEARTLAND 4 THURSDAY 7:00 CANDY BOMBER - In 1948 American pilot Gail Hal Halvorsen delivered candy to children living in post-war Germany. 8:00 DOC MARTIN REVEALED - This special features behindthe-scenes footage from Season 6 of the DOC MARTIN series shot on location in Port Isaac, Cornwall, England. 9:30 THE MIDTOWN MEN LIVE IN CONCERT! [Repeat - see 12/1 for description] 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 8 Wyoming PBS Local Programming

9 5 FRIDAY 7:00 A TRIBUTE TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - This special features an all-star lineup performing Springsteen s biggest hits, including Because the Night, Born in the USA, Born to Run, Glory Days and Thunder Road. 10:00 RED ROCK SERENADE - A symphony of world class images from the West s red rock country, combined with music from some of the world s best loved classical composers. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 6 SATURDAY 7:00 BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED: AMERICAN MASTERS [Repeat - see 12/2 for description] 9:00 CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD: MUSICALS - The Wizard of Oz, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Singin in the Rain and more musicals are showcased. 10:30 CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH 2012 [Repeat - see 12/2 for description] 7 SUNDAY 6: YEARS ON THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY - This is the story of the Lincoln Highway, the first coast to coast automobile road in the US, and its impact on Wyoming. [Repeats 12/11] 8:00 BEING POIROT - Actor David Suchet attempts to unravel the mysterious appeal of the great detective Hercule Poirot. 10:00 DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED - Relive treasured moments from Downton Abbey s first four seasons and preview the upcoming season. [Repeats 12/11 at 7pm] 11:30 FEEL GRAND WITH JANE SEYMOUR [Repeat - see 12/1 for description] 8 MONDAY 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Junk in the Trunk 4 [Part 1] - Appraisals include a 1950 Pablo Picasso linocut and a pair of Italian carved door panels from :30 ROCK REWIND: Iconic actor Adam PRIMETIME West presents archival performances of popular hits songs from the Sixties. [Repeats on 12/12 at 8:30pm] 10:00 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE - Valuable insights on how to combat the physical signs and consequences of aging are presented. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 9 TUESDAY 7:00 MAIN STREET, WYOMING Rancher Archaeologist: Dr. George Frison - Dr. Frison is world renowned for his contributions to the archaeological community: from new methods of analyzing archaeological dig sites to his groundbreaking research on Paleo-Indian cultures. 7:45 GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS OF EUROPE - Historian Julian Davidson samples the delights of the railways of Europe from Norway to Italy. 9:15 GREAT PERFORMANCES: TONY BENNET & LADY GAGA CHEEK TO CHEEK LIVE! - The legendary singer and the pop diva perform swinging selections from their latest collaboration. [Repeats on 12/13 at 8:30pm] BE MORE...INDEPENDENT 9

10 PRIMETIME 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 10 WEDNESDAY 7:00 NATURE Best of Birds - Celebrate the natural world with Nature s all-star bird collection, a special featuring some of the most memorable bird scenes from Nature s awardwinning library. 8:00 NOVA First Man On The Moon - An intimate portrait of the American hero features interviews with Armstrong s family and friends. 9:30 THE TENORS: LEAD WITH YOUR HEART - The Tenors perform all music from their album Lead With Your Heart in this dazzling new show. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 11 THURSDAY 7:00 DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED [Repeat - see 12/7 for description] 8: YEARS ON THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY [Repeat - see 12/7 for description] 10:00 RICK STEVES DELICIOUS EUROPE - Rick Steves savors classic European cuisine in Galicia, Rome and Greece and sips wine in Burgundy. 11:30 BEYOND GEEK WW2 Re-enactors - History comes alive as our host gets a glimpse of what it was like to serve in World War II. 12 FRIDAY 7:00 JACKIE EVANCHO: AWAKENING - Jackie Evancho s astoundingly beautiful young voice soars on Broadway, sacred music and pop songs. 8:30 ROCK REWIND: [Repeat - see 12/8 for description] 10:00 CELTIC WOMAN: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - Vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha perform timeless holiday favorites. 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE 13 SATURDAY 6:00 LAWRENCE WELK HOLIDAY SPECIAL: GREAT MOMENTS & MEMORIES - Norma Zimmer and other stars showcase great moments from 30 years of Christmas holiday shows. 8:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: TONY BENNET & LADY GAGA CHEEK TO CHEEK LIVE! [Repeat - see 12/9 for description] 10:00 MOTOWN: BIG HITS AND MORE - Music from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and more are showcased. 14 SUNDAY 4:00 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY Get Action ( ) - Examine the early lives of Theodore Roosevelt and his younger cousin, Franklin. 6:30 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY In The Arena ( ) - An account of Theodore s presidency; FDR and Eleanor s courtship and marriage. 9:00 FAMILY FAVORITES 15 MONDAY 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Junk in the Trunk 4 [Part 2] - Collection of 1898 Mardi Gras invitations; Julia Child s copper pans; German violin and Sartory bow. 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Denver, CO [Hour Three] 10 Wyoming PBS Local Programming

11 - Finds include a turn-of-thecentury salesman s sample canoe and 1941 Martin guitar. 9:00 JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH Extreme Realities: Severe Weather, Climate Change, and Our National Security - Join a pilgrim trail that s taken by hundreds of thousands of Japanese and international pilgrims every year. 9:00 A CHEF S LIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL - Join Chef Vivian PRIMETIME 8:00 NOVA Making Stuff Wilder - Explore bold innovations inspired by the Earth s greatest inventor, life itself. 9:00 NOVA Making Stuff Colder - See if cold holds the key to a new generation of science and technology that will improve our lives. 10:00 VINTAGE A Vintage for the Ages - Napa Valley Matt Damon to see links among extreme weather, climate change and threats to national security. 10:00 ROADTRIP NATION Rounding the Bend - The road-trippers interview writer Beverly Donofrio on Long Island and spoken word poet Airea Dee Matthews in Detroit. 11:30 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 16 TUESDAY 7:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER Lourdes - Host Bruce Feiler joins a group of active duty and retired US military, wounded in Afghanistan, Iraq and other American wars, as they travel to the Catholic shrine of Lourdes in Southwest France in search of healing. 8:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER Shikoku - Host Bruce Feiler circles the Island of Shikoku in Japan, following Howard for a taste of the holidays as she serves up the best of her Southern cooking heritage and the Chanukah traditions her husband Ben grew up with. 10:00 RICK STEVES EUROPE Palestine 11:30 JOHN PORTMAN VISITS FALLINGWATER - John Portman - one of America s most daring and influential living architects - visits Frank Lloyd Wright s Fallingwater in southwestern Pennsylvania, exploring its commissioning, design and construction, distinctive architectural features, and Wright s passion and vision. 17 WEDNESDAY 7:00 NATURE Elsa s Legacy: The Born Free Story - Learn the fate of lions since the publication of Born Free. winemakers are gearing up for what looks like a vintage to remember. 11:30 AMERICA S HEARTLAND 18 THURSDAY 7:00 YOUR RETIREMENT: MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK - Wyoming PBS, in cooperation with Wyoming AARP, shares an engaging discussion with a panel of experts, hosted by Wyoming Public Media s Bob Beck, aimed at helping make retirement dollars go farther. 8:00 DOC MARTIN Hazardous Exposure - Martin s mother returns; Penhale causes an asbestos scare; and Bert has a question for Jennifer. 9:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS Judgement Day (Part 1) - Midsomer Mallow s chances of winning the Perfect Village competition are derailed when a local thief and womanizer is brutally killed. 10:00 MOONE BOY Handball Duel - Like all young lads in BE MORE...EMPOWERED 11

12 PRIMETIME the early 90s, Martin wants (needs) a Sega Mega Drive. Be gone, slinky; hello, magic machine. 11:30 BEYOND GEEK Real Superheroes - Sage Michael joins a group of people who dress up as superheroes to fight crime and do good in their communities. In the end, he finds out there s more to them than just the tights. 19 FRIDAY 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK 7:30 WYOMING CHRONICLE Lander Community Christmas - Join Buffalo Bill Boycott and Wyoming Chronicle for a special Christmas concert from the newly rebuilt Lander Community Center. [Repeats 12/14] 8:30 CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR - Soprano Deborah Voigt and acclaimed British actor John Rhys-Davies join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a Christmas concert of holiday favorites. 9:30 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The National Park Foundation and National Park Service present the 92nd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting. Popular entertainers and a U.S. military band add to the celebratory evening. 11:30 WYOMING CHRONICLE [See description above] 20 SATURDAY 7:00 LAWRENCE WELK 8:00 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES 8:30 AS TIME GOES BY 9:00 SIDE BY SIDE The Science, Art and Impact of Digital Cinema: Extended Cut - With Keanu Reeves, investigate the history, process and workflow of digital and photochemical films. 10:30 APPALATIN - A new concert special featuring Appalatin, a Louisville-based group of musicians who seamlessly blends the music of Appalachia and Latin America to form an irresistible new sound. 11:00 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Tom Waits 21 SUNDAY 6:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 1 - Six months after Matthew s death, family and servants try to cure Mary and Isobel of their deep depression. 8:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 2 - The fates of several characters converge at a glittering house party. Gregson impresses Robert, and Anna faces trouble. 9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 3 - Love is in the air at Downton Abbey, and darker emotions too, as Mary, Edith, Tom and Anna each struggle with a dilemma. 10:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 4 - Find out if Bates can determine what s troubling Anna. 11:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 5 - Rose s surprise party for Robert risks scandal. Mary meets an old suitor, and Edith gets troubling news. 12 Wyoming PBS Local Programming

13 22 MONDAY 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW The Boomer Years - Vintage treasures from the 1940s-60s, including an Elvis standee, MLK letter and Charles Schulz art. 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Phoenix, AZ Hour One - A circa 1905 advertising display for baby pants; a 1797 Chippendale marriage chest; and Charles Schulz Peanuts artwork. 9:00 TALES FROM THE ROYAL BEDCHAMBER - Lucy Worsley gets into bed with Britain s past monarchs to uncover the secrets of the royal bedchamber. See how the rise and fall of the royals beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy. 10:00 ROADTRIP NATION The Long Road Home - The road-trippers head to their last interview, with founder and CEO of the nonprofit Growing Power, Will Allen, who tells them that passion is born of patience and hard work. 11:30 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 23 TUESDAY 7:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER Jerusalem - During the week of Sukkot, Feast of the Tabernacles, host Bruce Feiler travels to Israel with Jewish and Christian pilgrims. 8:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER The Hajj - Millions of pilgrims gather in the valleys outside the city of Mecca in today s Saudi Arabia to take part in the annual five-day pilgrimage every Muslim hopes to complete at least once. 9:00 FRONTLINE From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians [Part 1] - Explores the life of Jesus and depicts on the origins of Christianity using historical evidence. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 24 WEDNESDAY 7:00 WYOMING CHRONICLE Lander Community Christmas - [Repeat - see 12/19 for description] 8:00 THE FIRST SILENT NIGHT - Join renowned actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the moving origins of Silent Night, a carol that has occupied the heart of Christmas celebrations across the world for close to two hundred years. 9:00 CHRISTMAS ON THE TRAIL - Christmas on the Trail features a balance of traditional Christmas classics, both popular and sacred, and the unique poems, lyrics and harmonies, which capture the romance and iconic imagery of the American Cowboy. 10:00 A GRAND MERCER CHRISTMAS - Enjoy Christmas selections from students and PRIMETIME faculty of Mercer s Townsend School of Music. 11:00 HANDEL S MESSIAH: A UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY TRADITION - The US Naval Academy Glee Club, with members of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and renowned guest soloists, create a unique performance of one of the greatest choral works in Western music. 25 THURSDAY 7:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL - Join the Nonnatus community to celebrate the holidays and bid farewell to the 1950s. [Repeats 12/28 at 10:30pm] 8:30 A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE CONCERT - The classic Dickens tale is performed as a dramatic concert. 10:00 CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE - We visit the magnificent cities along the Danube and learn about their histories, their Christmas markets, holiday decorations and traditions. 11:30 SECOND OPINION 26 FRIDAY 7:00 WASHINGTON WEEK 7:30 WYOMING CHRONICLE Understanding the Red Desert - We travel to the Red Desert to understand the beauty, land use and BE MORE...AMAZED 13

14 PRIMETIME challenges of its management. [Repeats at 11:30pm] 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES CATS - Revel in this encore presentation of one of musical theater s biggest blockbusters. 10:00 JOURNEYS IN AFRICA Nairobi: The Enchanted City 11:30 WYOMING CHRONICLE [See description above] 27 SATURDAY 7:00 LAWRENCE WELK 8:00 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES 8:30 AS TIME GOES BY 9:00 HOLLYWOOD THEATER Amadeus - The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (3 hours) 28 SUNDAY 6:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 6 - When Robert and Thomas make a sudden trip, everyone s life becomes more complicated. 7:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 7 - Watch as Edith prepares to go abroad, suitors flock to Mary and Rose makes her move. 8:30 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey: Season 4 Part 8 - Troubles plague almost everyone, even Rose, who meets the Prince. 10:30 CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL [Repeat - see 12/25 for description] 29 MONDAY 7:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Manor House Treasures - A Louis Comfort Tiffany necklace and more extraordinary objects from across the pond are showcased. 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Phoenix, AZ Hour Two - A 1982 bronze maquette by renowned sculptor Henry Moore; and an heirloom amethyst jewelry collection. 9:00 FARM CRISIS - The farm crisis of the 1980s is explored and the families who struggled through it are showcased. 11:30 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 30 TUESDAY 7:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER Kumbh Mela - Every 12 years, tens of millions gather on the flood plain of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers in Allahabad, India, for the largest religious gathering on the planet. 8:00 SACRED JOURNEYS WITH BRUCE FEILER Osun-Osogbo - Host Bruce Feiler travels to Nigeria and attends an annual festival in honor of the Yoruba Goddess Osun. 9:00 FRONTLINE From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians [Part 2] - Frontline explores new evidence suggesting that Jesus followers looked at and interpreted Jesus and his teachings in many different ways. 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE 31 WEDNESDAY 7:00 LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER New York Philharmonic New Year s Eve: A Gershwin Celebration - Ring in the New Year with style and swagger, as jazz great Dianne Reeves and Broadway leading man Norm Lewis join the New York Philharmonic for a lush orchestral bounty of Gershwin classics. 9:00 MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: NEW YEAR S EVE AT THE RAINBOW ROOM - Entertainer Michael Feinstein performs with Darren Criss, Aaron Tveit, and more at the legendary New York City nightclub. 10:00 VINTAGE When Grapes Hit the Fan - Markham Vineyards harvest explodes into life when a 120-ton day turns into a 150-ton marathon. 11:30 AMERICA S HEARTLAND 14 Wyoming PBS Local Programming

15 Underwriter Spotlight Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center between Cody and Powell is a world-class museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site. Through imagery, artifacts, oral histories, interactive exhibits and a special introductory film, visitors experience life at Heart Mountain through the eyes of more than 14,000 Japanese Americans who were confined there during World War II. The Center is open seven days a week in the summer and five days a week during fall/winter. Find out more at heartmountain.org. The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, which manages the Interpretive Center, underwrites Wyoming Chronicle and Moyers and Company, programs that address issues important to the people of Wyoming. When you visit, say thank you to them for supporting Wyoming PBS. London and Highclere Castle Casper College and Wyoming PBS invite you to participate in a historical trip of Highclere Castle and London, England. August 2 8, 2015 Dr. Walter Nolte, WWI historian and trip guide, will instruct on the historical aspects of the sites we visit as they relate to the popular PBS series Downton Abbey. We will start with a grand overview of London s most famous sites including those with historical relevance to the WWI era. Experience the essence of the period by spending an afternoon with a Downton Abbey insider, learning the rules of etiquette, explore the culinary history and sample foods served in the early 20th century, and tour Highclere Castle and the village of Bampton. Space is limited. To reserve a spot or for more information, pricing and itinerary, contact Ann Dalton at or adalton@caspercollege.edu. BE MORE...THOUGHTFUL 15

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