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Best Bets Sounds of the Season A holiday concert featuring over 300 performers from the University of Florida live at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville. Tune in for the live broadcast on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Holiday Traditions 2018 The annual concert to benefit Stop Children’s Cancer features the Alachua County Youth Orchestra and Choir. Produced by WUFT-TV. Tune in Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Dec. 19 at 8 p.m., Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. Pavlo: Live in Kastoria Join the international guitarist as he returns to Greece for a concert featuring his greatest hits. TPremieres on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.. Ethan Bortnick: The Power of Music This special features the amazing composer, pianist, and entertainer Ethan Bortnick. Tune in in Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Let’s Go Luna: Christmas Around the World With the help of their friend Luna, the kids endeavor to save Christmas, learning about holiday traditions from around the world along the way. Premieres on Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2018 The midwives battle snow, ice, power cuts, and frozen pipes to provide patient care during the coldest winter in 300 years. Valerie helps a young couple who experience a traumatic birth, and Sister Julienne tries to reunite a family. Tune in Dec. 25 at 9 p.m.
New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve with Renee Fleming December 31 at 9 p.m.
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December 2018 | Vol. 60 No. 12
DAYTIME MONDAY–FRIDAY 6:00 Peg + Cat 10,14/Arthur’s Puurfect Christmas 6:30 Arthur 21/Arthur’s Puurfect Christmas 7:00 Ready Jet Go! 10,14/Wild Kratt’s A Creature Christmas 11/Arthur’s Puurfect Christmas 7:30 Wild Kratts 12/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas 17/Wild Kratt’s A Creature Christmas 8:00 Nature Cat 10/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas 8:30 Curious George 12/Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World 19/Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas 9:00 Let’s Go Luna 10, 14,24,25/Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10,14/Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas 10:30 Pinkalicious and Peterrific 11:00 Sesame Street 10,14/Peg + Cat + Holidays 11:30 Splash and Bubbles 12:00 Dinosaur Train 12:30 The Cat in the Hat 1:00 Sesame Street 1:30 Super Why! 2:00 Pinkalicious and Peterrific 2:30 Let’s Go Luna 12/Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World 3:00 Nature Cat 10,14,20,24,25/Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World 3:30 Wild Kratts
4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 4:30 Rick Steves’ Europe 5:00 3,4,5,6,7/WUFT News First at 5 10, 11,12,13,14,17,18,19/Travel Detectives 20,21,24,25,26,27,28/Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 Deutsche Welle News 6:30 Nightly Business Report 7:00 PBS NewsHour SATURDAY 6:00 Arthur 6:30 Splash and Bubbles 7:00 Sesame Street 7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Let’s Go Luna 9:30 Nature Cat 10:00 1/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde White 8/3 Stepes to Incredible Health with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, MD 15/Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD 22/Healthy Brain - Happy Life with Dr. Suzuki 11:00 1/10 Day Belly Slimdown with Dr. Kellyann 12:00 8/Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? with Mark Hyman, MD 15/Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen 22/Suze Orman 1:00 1/Healthy Brain - Happy Life with Dr. Suzuki 2:00 8/Suze Orman 15/Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich 22/Retire Safe & Secure withEd Slott 3:00 1/Ken Burns Civil War 4:00 8/Rick Steves’ Special European Christmas 22/Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen 4:30 15/The Music of Elvis Presley 5:00 1/Rick Steves’ Special European Festivals
5:30 15/Ethan Bortnick: The Power of Music 6:00 8/Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich 22/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde White SUNDAY 6:00 2,23,30/Mister Rogers 9,16/Sid the Science Kid 6:30 3,23,30/Splash and Bubbles 9,16/Dinosaur Train 7:00 Sesame Street 7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific 8:30 2,23,30/Curious George 9,16/Splash and Bubbles 9:00 Let’s Go Luna 9:30 Ilene Silverman Show 10:00 Sewing with Nancy 10:30 2/ NATURE: Snow Bears 9/Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich 16/Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde White 23/10 Day Belly Slimdown with Dr. Kellyann 11:30 16/NATURE: Super Hummingbirds 12:00 2/Hanukkah: A Festival of Delights 12:30 9/Memorry Resuce with Daniel Amen 23/Food: What the Heck Should I Eat 1:00 16/Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott 1:30 2/Suze Orman 2:30 9/3 Steps to Incredible Health with Dr. Joel Fuhrman 23/Eaat to Life with Joel Fuhrman, MD 3:00 16/Ricke Steves’ Specia;” European Christmas 3:30 2/Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott 4:30 9/Pavlo: Live in Kastoria 23/Ethan Bortnick: The Power of Music 5:00 16/Carpenters: Close to You and Christmas Memories 5:30 2/I Miss Downton Abbey 6:00 9/Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever 23/Sounds of the Season
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PRIMETIME 5 — Wednesday 8:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD Dr. Daniel Amen talks about how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if you think it’s headed for trouble. Dr. Amen has developed the mnemonic “Bright Minds” to help you remember the 11 major risk factors that steal your mind. 10:00 Retire Safe and Secure with Ed Slott Ed Slott discusses the changes to the tax code and talks about how to protect your savings. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
Chet Atkins Certifed Guitar Player Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.
6 — Thursday 1 — Saturday 6:30 Englebert Humperdinck in Hawaii Join the King of Romance as he celebrates five decades of hits and classic love songs. 8:00 I Miss Downton Abbey! Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable series, including new behind-the-scenes clips and interview footage. Celebrate the stellar cast, the superb writing, and the spectacular locations of the most successful British drama ever. 9:30 70s Soul Superstars Join Patti LaBelle for an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970s Motown, R&B and soul, including the Commodores, original lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman, Heatwave, the Trammps, and the Emotions. 12:00 Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde White
2 — Sunday 7:00 Sounds of the Season A holiday concert featuring over 300 performers from the University of Florida live at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville. 8:00 Pavlo: Live in Pastoria Join the international guitarist as he returns to Greece for a concert featuring his greatest hits.
9:30 Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics – The 60s Classic song performances from 19631968 from the Ed Sullivan Show. From the Beatles’ American television debut to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones. 11:30 Englebert Humperdinck Live in Hawaii See listing on 12/1 at 6:30 p.m.
3 — Monday 8:00 Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player On May 15, 1987, a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence of guitarist Chet Atkins on their lives and careers. 9:30 The Highwaymen Life at the Nassau Coliseum The Highwaymen perform classics like “Big River,”“Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Always on My Mind.” Join Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson -”the Mt. Rushmore of country music”- for this live concert recorded in 1990. 11:00 Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland - the place where la dolce vita is a way of life. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
4 — Tuesday 8:00 Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics See listing on 12/2 at 9:30 p.m. 10:00 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion KC and the Sunshine Band host a historic reunion of superstars from the 1970s disco and dance era. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
8:00 Pavlo: Live in Kastoria See listing on 12/2 at 8 p.m. 9:30 The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years Oscar-winning director Ron Howard explores the history of The Beatles through the lens of the group’s concert performances, from their early days playing small clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg to their unprecedented world tours in packed stadiums around the globe. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
7 —Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion See listing on 12/4 at 10 p.m. 11:00 Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde White This special provides valuable insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging. 12:00 Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy See listing on 12/3 at 11 p.m.
8 — Saturday 6:00 Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich With his seven secrets, Dr. Michael Merzenich reveals how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness and demonstrates real ways that anyone can gain protection from symptoms of a broad range of neurological diseases.
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8:00 Neil Diamond: Hot August Nights Celebrate the legendary singer-songwriter in this triumphant 2012 concert at the Greek Theatre. 9:30 The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years See listing on 12/6 at 9:30 p.m. 12:00 Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy See listing on 12/3 at 11 p.m.
NATURE: Super Hummingbirds Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.
9 — Sunday 6:00 Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever Join Andre Rieu, “The King of the Waltz,” for a magical evening of enchanting music in a stunning medieval town square in the Netherlands. 7:30 Doo Wop Generations The original legends of Doo Wop unite for an emotion-packed night of nostalgia and music, where the elder statesmen of Doo Wop pass the torch to a younger, new generation of singers. 10:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, M.D. See listing on 12/5 at 8 p.m. 12:00 Jimmy Buffett: Buried Treasure A collection of Jimmy Buffett’s early songs are showcased, many recorded in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. This special explores Buffett’s “pre-beach” years and features revealing stories about what got him started in music, his early struggles, his determination, and endless days on the road perfecting his craft.
10— Monday 8:00 Ethan Bortnick Live in Concert: The Power of Music This special features the amazing 12-year-old composer, pianist, and entertainer Ethan Bortnick, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, 4-piece band, and the 120-member Kids Choir. 9:30 Doo Wop Generations The original legends of Doo Wop unite for an emotion-packed night of nostalgia and music, where the elder statesmen of Doo Wop pass the torch to a younger, new generation of singers. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
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11 — Tuesday 8:00 Rick Steves’ Special: European Christmas From manger scenes and mistletoe to wintry wonderlands, Rick celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. He visits friends and families in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season. 10:00 Carpenters: Close to You and Christmas Memories This music-filled documentary looks at the Carpenters’ career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter. A special holiday program starring the beloved brothersister recording duo features favorite holiday songs “The Christmas Song,”“Winter Wonderland,” White Christmas,” and more. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
12 — Wednesday 8:00 NATURE Super Hummingbirds. High speed camerawork and breakthrough new science showcase the fastpaced world of hummingbirds. 9:30 Brain Secrets with Michael Menzenich See listing on 12/8 at 6 p.m. 11:30 Rick Steves’ Festive Europe Rick experiences the pleasures of some of Europe’s most festive regions and cities including Andalucia, Paris, London, Venice, Pamplona, and more. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
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13 — Thursday 8:00 Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion See listing on 12/4 at 10 p.m. 10:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD See listing on 12/5 at 8 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
14 —Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Doo Wop Generations See listing on 12/10 at 9:30 p.m. 11:30 Rick Steves’ Festive Europe See listing on 12/12 at 11:30 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
15 — Saturday 7:00 Perry Como Classics: Till the End of Time For over fifty years, crooner Perry Como ranked as one of America’s most successful and beloved entertainers. Como was a welcome presence in millions of households for six decades, charting over 100 hit songs along the way. 8:30 Dione Warwick: Then Came You The program traces Dionne Warwick’s musical roots in gospel, singing in church as a teen and with her family’s gospel group. She then became a background singer with her aunt Cissy Houston, performing on R&B classics by The Drifters and other artists, leading to her discovery by Burt Bacharach & Hal David. 10:00 Pavlo: Live in Kastoria See listing on 12/6 at 8 p.m.
16 — Sunday 7:00 Holiday Traditions A wonderful holiday concert at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts featuring area youth choral and orchestral groups. Produced by WUFT. 8:00 Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65 The program presents songs filmed during the emergence of the group as the most honored folk trio in history, performances include “The Times They Are A-Changin,’”“If I Had a Hammer,”“The Hour When the Ship Comes In,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and many more. 9:30 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live in Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary Concert In 2006 during their 30th-anniversary tour, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers returned to Gainesville, Florida, the hometown of Petty and bandmates Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. They performed an electrifying and emotional concert - joined on several songs by Stevie Nicks. 11:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen MD See listing on 12/5 at 8 p.m.
17— Monday 8:00 American Masters Bing Crosby Rediscovered. This new documentary explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a man far more complex than his public persona. 10:00 Carpenters: Close to You and Christmas Memories See listing on 12/11 at 10 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
18 — Tuesday 8:00 The Big Band Years This retrospective features the songs that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes vintage live, rare, and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall hosts. 10:00 60s Pop, Rock and Soul Legends of the 1960s unite in this concert hosted by Peter Noone of Herman Hermits and Davy Jones of The Monkees. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
19 — Wednesday 8:00 Holiday Traditions 2018 See listing on 12/16 at 7 p.m.
Holiday Traditions Concert
9:00 The Tenors: Fan Favorites Experience the soaring harmonies and timeless songs of the popular and prolific trio. 10:00 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live in Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary Concert See listing on 12/16 at 9:30 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
20 — Thursday 8:00 Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD Cut through the hype and get the facts you need to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. Dr. Fuhrman provides the latest research that sets you on the path to recovery even if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes. 10:00 Food: What the Heck Should I Eat with Mark Hyman, MD Dr. Mark Hyman looks at every food group and explains what we’ve gotten wrong, revealing which foods nurture our health and which pose a threat. He also explains food’s crucial role in functional medicine and how food systems and policies affect our environmental and personal health. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
21 —Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Peter, Paul and Mary Newport 196365 See listing on 12/16 at 8 p.m. 10:30 Great Performances Michael Buble Tour Stop 148. Experience superstar singer Michael Bublé’s musically triumphant ‘To Be Loved Tour.’
Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.
12:00 Amanpour & Company
22 — Saturday 7:00 The Band Years See listing on 12/18 at 8 p.m. 9:00 60s Pop, Rock and Soul See listing on 12/18 at 10 p.m. 11:00 Carpenters Close to You and Christmas Memories See listing on 12/11 at 10 p.m.
23 — Sunday 6:00 Sounds of the Season See listing on 12/2 at 7 p.m. 7:00 Holiday Traditions 2018 See listing on 12/16 at 7 p.m. 8:00 The Tenors: Fan Favorites See listing on 12/19 at 9 p.m. 9:30 American Masters Bing Crosby Rediscovered. See listing on 12/17 at 9 p.m. 11:30 Great Performances Michael Buble Tour Stop 148. See listing on 12/21 at 10:30 p.m.
24— Monday 8:00 Holiday Traditions 2018 See listing on 12/16 at 7 p.m. 9:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville Join Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and “Downton Abbey” star Hugh Bonneville, guest musical artist and narrator for this year’s Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
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10:00 Sounds of the Season See listing on 12/2 at 7 p.m. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Nightly Business Report 12:00 Amanpour & Company
New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve Gala Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
May 22 at 8 p.m.
25 — Tuesday 8:00 We’ll Meet Again Korean War Brothers in Arms. Join Ann Curry as two Korean War veterans search for their brothers in arms. 9:00 Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2018 The midwives battle snow, ice, power cuts, and frozen pipes to provide patient care during the coldest winter in 300 years. Valerie helps a young couple who experience a traumatic birth, and Sister Julienne tries to reunite a family. 10:30 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville See listing on 12/24 at 9 p.m. 11:30 Nightly Business Report 12:00 Amanpour & Company
26 — Wednesday 8:00 The Best of WUFT A rebroadcast of the most popular programs from the December Membership Campaign. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
27 — Thursday 8:00 The Best of WUFT A rebroadcast of the most popular programs from the December Membership Campaign. 12:00 Amanpour & Company
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. 28 —Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood. Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday with this tribute concert at Tanglewood. Featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the concert is hosted by Audra McDonald and includes guest artists Midori, Yo-Yo Ma, Thomas Hampson and more. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Nightly Business Report 12:00 Amanpour & Company
29 — Saturday 7:00 The Best of WUFT A rebroadcast of the most popular programs from the December Membership Campaign.
30 — Sunday 6:00 The Best of WUFT A rebroadcast of the most popular programs from the December Membership Campaign.
31— Monday 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk, Part 1. See never-before-aired appraisals from this season’s tour, including a $40,000 to $60,000 treasure. 9:00 Live from Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve Gala Concert with Renee Fleming. The New York Philharmonic ushers in 2009 with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. Renee Fleming hosts the telecast, which marks Maestro Lorin Maazel’s last as music director of the Philharmonic. 10:30 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame New Year’s Special 2018 11:30 Nightly Business Report 12:00 Amanpour & Company
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