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February 2019
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FEBRUARY 2019
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February 2019 • VOL. 38, NO. 8
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WSIU Friends Board
Susan Tulis, President, Carbondale; R.J. Robertson, 1st Vice President, Murphysboro; Robin Haller, 2nd Vice President, Carbondale; Martha Cropper, Secretary, Murphysboro | Mary Ann Kellerman, Cape Girardeau, MO; Carol Burns, Candis Isberner, Sumera Mahkdoom, Greg Petrowich (Ex-officio), Marleigh Stewart, Mark Watson, Carbondale; Michael Ruiz, Herrin; Kristina Benson, Du Quoin; Ron Naversen, Makanda; Andrea Brown, Marion; Jolene Falat, Lane Hudgins, Susie Phillips; Murphysboro.
WHAT’S NEW ON
EXPLORE ANCIENT CULTURES, TREK TO THE GREEK ISLES & VISIT BUS STOP 148 THE DURRELL’S IN CORFU ON MASTERPIECE | Misadventures, shenanigans, and high jinx abound in season three of The Durrells in Corfu on MASTERPIECE. Follow along as the eccentric family (and their host of animal companions) try to assimilate with the light-hearted Greeks on the beautiful island of Corfu. The complete season is now available for streaming in Passport. NATIVE AMERICA | Explore the splendor and ingenuity of the world created by America’s First Peoples, 15,000 years ago in the fascinating three-part history and cultural series. Combining modern science with Native knowledge, the series shines a spotlight on these ancient cultures and the communities that still thrive today. “Cities of the Sky,” “Nature to Nations,” and “New World Rising” are now available for streaming in Passport. GREAT PERFORMANCES: MICHAEL BUBLÉ: TOUR STOP 148 | Experience superstar singer Michael Bublé’s visually thrilling and musically triumphant ‘To Be Loved Tour’ featuring performances of his biggest hits including “Home” and “Haven’t Met You Yet” along with exclusive footage of Team Bublé travels. Streaming now in Passport.
Learn more about WSIU PASSPORT and sign up with a one-time annual contribution of $60 (or an ongoing gift of at least $5 a month) at wsiu.org/passport. Already a member? Unlock your PASSPORT benefit online at pbs.org/passport/lookup or call us at (618) 453-4344 for more information.
Photo: The sprawling metropolis of Teotihuacan, which thrived as a cosmopolitan city 1500 years ago; Credit: Courtesy of Providence Pictures.
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CELEBRATING OUR FAVORITE NEIGHBOR
GOVERNOR’S BUDGET ADDRESS Tune in for Illinois Lawmakers’ special coverage of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first budget address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. Photo: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker; Courtesy of jbpritzker.com.
The address will air live on WSIU-TV Wed, Feb. 20 at 12pm and will be simultaneously broadcast live on WSIU Radio. Stick around after the address for analysis by Statehouse correspondent Jak Tichenor, ‘Capitolfax’ founder and publisher Rich Miller, and WTTW Chicago Tonight correspondent Amanda Vinicky along with reaction from legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle. Illinois Lawmakers is produced in partnership by WSIU-TV Carbondale, WTVP-TV Peoria, and Illinois Public Media, Urbana. Learn more and access past episodes at illinoislawmakers.org.
Photo: Fred Rogers meets with a disabled boy in the film Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, a Focus Features release; Credit: Courtesy of Jim Judkis.
INDEPENDENT LENS: WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Gather the family for a special program celebrating the life, career, and influence of America's favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers. Independent Lens’ Won’t You Be My Neighbor? tells the story of a soft-spoken minister, puppeteer, writer, and producer whose show touched Americans for more than 30 years. In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Rogers spoke directly to young children about some of life's weightiest issues in a simple, direct fashion. There hadn't been anything like Mister Rogers on television before, and there hasn't been since. Tune in Sat, Feb. 9 at 7pm on WSIU TV. HELP US RECOGNIZE ‘GOOD NEIGHBORS!’ In honor of Fred Rodger’s legacy, WSIU is pleased to announce One Region, All Neighbors, a campaign to recognize people who exemplify kindness and compassion in their communities. Each month, WSIU will recognize a deserving individual with a ‘Good Neighbor’ award. Nominate someone making a positive impact in your community at wsiu.org/neighbor.
CELEBRATE LITERACY with read across america day
March 2nd is Read Across America Day! Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and encourage children to read by participating in READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, presented by the National Education Association. This year’s campaign celebrates a nation of diverse readers. Visit readacrossamerica.org to access book recommendations covering diverse topics and find other materials highlighting the unique factors that make our communities special and strong. During the first week of March, WSIU will celebrate locally with PBS KIDS Raising Readers Theater performance of “The Cat in the Hat” at Goreville Elementary School and Unity Point School. Watch for updates on wsiu.org.
FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
TALKING BLACK IN
AMERICA
Join us Sun, Feb. 10 at 2:30pm at the Carbondale Public Library for a free screening and discussion of the film Talking Black in America. Produced in partnerhsip with The Language and Life Project, the film is dedicated to illustrating and describing the role of African American language in American society.
Filmed in locations ranging from the Caribbean and Sea Islands to the rural South to metropolitan areas of the North such as Harlem, Chicago, and Detroit, it examines the historical roots of African American Language, its contemporary role in society, its embodiment in cultural tradition, and its essential function in artistic performance. Learn more about the event and view a trailer for the film at wsiu.org/community-cinema.
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FEBRUARY 2019
C E L E B R A T I N G BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON WSIU
AS PART OF OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION YEAR-ROUND, WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT PROGRAMS EXPLORING THE STORIES, MUSIC, AND ISSUES INFLUENCING AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE.
independent lens: black memorabilia
TUE, FEB. 19 AT 8PM Explore the entertainer’s vast talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th century America. Directed by Sam Pollard.
wsiu infocus: isabel wilkerson
american masters: charley pride: i’m just me
independent lens: hale county this morning, this evening
Hosted by awardwinning food writer Francis Lam, the program celebrates the intersection of food and life. Access podcasts, get recipes, and learn more at thesplendidtable.com.
american masters: sammy davis jr.: i’ve gotta be me
MON, FEB. 4 AT 9PM From the South to Brooklyn to China, meet the people who reproduce, consume, and reclaim black memorabilia, racially-charged objects often wrapped in the protective embrace of antiquity and historical preservation. FRI, FEB. 8 AT 9:30PM WSIU talks with Pulitzer Prize winner and former Chicago bureau chief for the New York Times, Isabel Wilkerson who spent 15 years researching the stories of families who migrated from the South to the Midwest from the 1930s to 1970s.
SUNDAYS AT NOON ON WSIU RADIO
FRI, FEB. 22 AT 8PM Explore the complicated history of the American South and its music through the life of country star Charley Pride. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice.
MON, FEB. 11 AT 9PM Visit the world of Hale County, Alabama. Composed of intimate and unencumbered moments in the lives of people in the community, the film offers a richly detailed glimpse at life in America’s Black Belt.
10 AM • Lidia’s Kitchen
2/2 - Starring Olive Oil 2/9 - Spice It Up 2/16 - Perfect Roast 2/23 - Southern Italian Salads
10:30 AM • Chris Kimball's Milk Street 2/2 - Middle East Favorites 2/9 - New Breads 2/16 - A Trip to Senegal 2/23 - Chicken The Chinese Way
11 AM • Joanne Weir's Plates and Places
2/2 - Flavors of the Rhine 2/9 - Taglines 2/16 - Beef and Cabernet 2/23 - The Flavors of Venice
11:30 AM • Cook's Country 2/2 - Straight from So-Cal 2/9 - Southern Discoveries 2/16 - Cast Iron Comforts 2/23 - Plenty of Garlic and Parm
12 PM • Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking 2/2 - San Diego, California 2/9 - Davidson, North Carolina 2/16 - Charleston, South Carolina 2/23 - Topping, Virginia
radio specials
gospel roots of rock and soul
FEB. 4 - 7 AT 8PM ON WSIU RADIO Hosted by Grammy award-winning gospel singer Cece Winans and produced by WXPN, this four-part series celebrates Black gospel music’s profound and under acknowledged influence on early rock and soul music.
Photos | (above): Sammy Davis, Jr. with camera in a scene from the documentary Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Altovise Davis; (bottom): Groundbreaking country music star Charley Pride recording in the studio, Credit: Courtsey of PBS Pressroom.
MARATHON cook’s country big game snack attack | feb. 2 & 3
The Cook’s Country gang prepares ribs, pulled turkey sandwiches, fried chicken, pizza, and whoopie pies for a weekend of fantastic food!
chinese new year | feb. 9 & 10
2019 is the year of the pig – so come celebrate the Chinese New Year with us as we explore China and head on a food tour with Chef Ming Tsai, Richard Bangs, and Mikela Mallozzi.
quilt history | feb. 16 & 17
Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics is a seven part documentary that takes a historic look at how quilts and quilt makers impact communities and influence American culture.
winter wonderland | feb. 23 & 24
Create is bringing you the best of wintertime bliss! Enjoy special programming featuring Bob Ross, Andreas Viestad of New Scandinavian Cooking, and Art Wolfe.
12:30 PM • This Old House
2/2 - Salvage Helps the Bottom Line 2/9 - Graduation Day 2/16 - Detroit House 2/23 - Final Touches
1 PM • Ask This Old House
2/2 - Soft Close Cabinets, Secret Garden 2/9 - Closet Door, Bathroom Paint 2/16 - Vertical Garden, Toilet Factory 2/23 - Stucco Repair, Gas Dryer
1:30 PM • Legends of Airpower 2/2 - Igor Sikorsky 2/9 - Donald Lopez 2/16 - Deke Slayton 2/23 - Robin Olds
2 PM • The Woodwright's Shop 2/2 - Firewood Carrier 2/9 - Double Casement Window 2/16 - Tool Chest Hinges & Latch 2/23 - Tool Chest from Bristol
PROGRAM LISTINGS
FEBRUARY 2019 5
1 Friday
Washington Week.CC Variety Studio: Actors On Actors.CC John Krasinski and Rosamund Pike; Michael B. Jordan and Charlize Theron; and Maggie Gyllenhaal and Regina King. 8pm Tales from the Royal Wardrobe.CC Examine the significance of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs over the last 400 years. 9pm Fats Domino - Walkin’ Back to New Orleans.CC Experience the music legend’s triumphant return to the stage after Hurricane Katrina. 10pm B.B. King: American Masters.CC Explore B.B. King’s challenging life and career through candid interviews with fellow music stars. 11pm Speakeasy.CC Lenny Kravitz and Sean Lennon.
The Dictator’s Playbook.CC Francisco Franco. Learn how Francisco Franco used the tactics of colonial war to win control of Spain. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Sealab: American Experience.CC (R) See 2/5 at 8pm. 9pm
7pm 7:30
2 Saturday
Secrets of the Dead.CC Van Gogh’s Ear. Unlock the mystery behind why Vincent van Gogh cut off his own ear. 7pm Nazi Mega Weapons.CC U-Boat Base. Examine the impenetrable submarine pens the Nazis built to protect U-boats. 8pm Movie.CC …And Justice for All. Principled lawyer Arthur Kirkland (Al Pacino) must defend the much-despised Judge Henry T. Fleming (John Forsythe) in a rape trial. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Buddy Guy/August Greene. 11pm The Kate.CC Ann Wilson. 6pm
3 Sunday
Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Anna-Jonesboro vs NCOE. 5:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter.CC Valentine’s Day. These days, flowers mostly say “I love you” or “I’m sorry,” but in the Victorian era, their language was boundless. 6pm Nature.CC Naledi: One Little Elephant. Born in a rescue camp in Botswana, Naledi, a baby elephant, faces the world alone. 7pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Three. Part 3/8. (R) 8pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Four. When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London. Part 4/8. 9pm Tales from the Royal Bedchamber.CC Lucy Worsley reveals how the rise and fall of the royals’ beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy. 10pm Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize.CC Salute comedian/actor Eddie Murphy, the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. 11:30 Songs at the Center.CC Christon Gray, Whetherman, and Danika Holmes with Jeb Hart. 5pm
7 Thursday
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber.CC (R) See 2/3 at 9pm. 8pm Dark Angel on Masterpiece.CC Joanne Froggatt stars as the notorious Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, Britain’s first female serial killer. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Genealogy Roadshow.CC Los Angeles. Roadshow visit’s Los Angeles’ Union Station to uncover hidden legacies and long forgotten histories. 7pm
SEALAB: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE TUE, FEB. 5 AT 8PM Discover the forgotten story of the U.S. Navy’s “Aquanauts,” who pioneered undersea exploration. Photo: Left to right: Walter Mazzone, Raymond Lavoi, Bob Barth, Sanders Manning, and George Bond, at the entrance of the Genesis E chamber, 1961; Credit: Courtesy of the U.S. Navy / Ben Hellwarth.
4 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Ca’ D’zan - Hour Two. Treasures include an 1866 Otto Georgi painting, an Augsburg silver Kiddush cup, and “How Man Learned to Fly” illustrations. Part 2/3. 8pm Antiques Roadshow.CC Celebrating Black Americana. Explore artifacts connected to the African-American experience. 9pm Independent Lens.CC Black Memorabilia. Meet the people who reproduce, consume, and reclaim black memorabilia as a means of historical preservation. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story.CC Meet Theologian Howard Thurman, a poet and “mystic” who used religious expression to help ignite sweeping social change. 7pm
5 Tuesday
Finding Your Roots.CC Freedom Tales. Delve into the roots of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history. 8pm Sealab: American Experience.CC See photo spotlight on this page. 9pm Frontline.CC Predator on the Reservation. Learn about a pediatrician accused of sexually abusing Native American boys for years. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm The Dictator’s Playbook.CC Manuel Noriega. Watch Manuel Noriega’s rise and fall, from his early military days to his dictatorship’s sudden end. 7pm
6 Wednesday 7pm 8pm
Nature.CC Arctic Wolf Pack. Discover the white wolf, one of the most hardened predators on the planet. NOVA.CC Decoding The Pyramids. New archeological evidence sheds light on the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
8 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Variety Studio: Actors On Actors.CC Glenn Close with Sam Elliott; Armie Hammer with Dakota Johnson; and Chadwick Boseman with Viggo Mortensen. 8pm Live From Lincoln Center.CC Pipeline. This riveting play from Dominique Morisseau follows a mother’s hopes for her son as they clash with an educational system rigged against him. 9:30 WSIU InFocus.CC Isabel Wilkerson. Pulitzer Prize winner and former Chicago bureau chief for the New York Times, Wilkerson spent 15 years researching the stories of families who migrated from the South to the Midwest from the 1930s to 1970s. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Speakeasy.CC Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, and Rickey Medlocke with Rob Tannenbaum.
9 Saturday
Secrets of the Dead.CC Nero’s Sunken City. Once an escape for ancient Rome’s powerful elite, the city was considered the Las Vegas of its day. Now, follow archaeologists mapping underwater ruins and piecing together what life was like in this playground for the rich. 7pm Won’t You Be My Neighbor?CC Enjoy the much-anticipated, feature-length documentary about the lessons, ethics, and legacy of iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers. See article on page 3. 9pm 10 Buildings That Changed America.CC Explore 10 American architectural marvels that shaped the way we live, work, shop, and play. Hosted Geoffrey Baer. 10pm ACL Presents: Americana 17th Annual Honors.CC 11pm The Kate.CC Barb Jungr. 6pm
10 Sunday 5pm
Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Carbondale vs Mascoutah.
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PROGRAM LISTINGS
FEBRUARY 2019
Articulate with Jim Cotter.CC Earth Day. Meet two artists helping to reinvigorate the conversation about climate change by presenting its truth more... artfully. 6pm Nature.CC Arctic Wolf Pack. (R) See 2/6 at 7pm. 7pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Four. Part 4/8. (R) See 2/3 at 8pm. 8pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece. CC Season 3, Episode Five. After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visits Ireland. Intrigue, conflict, and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate. Part 5/8. 9pm Margaret: The Rebel Princess.CC Learn how Princess Margaret’s life and loves reflected the changing world during the 20th century. Part 1/2. 10pm American Masters.CC August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand. From his roots as an activist and poet to his indelible mark on Broadway, explore the legacy of the man some call America’s Shakespeare. 11:30 Songs at the Center.CC Cheley Tackett, Micah Kesselring, and Mandy Cook.
16 Saturday
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11 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Ca D’zan - Hour Three. Finds include a Nakashima table, a Yankees ring, and illustrated baseball. Part 3/3. 8pm Antiques Roadshow.CC Miami Beach, FL Hour One. Treasures include a 1960 movie poster for The Wild One; a George Ohr vase; and a 1940s mobile by Alexander Calder. Part 1/3. 9pm Independent Lens.CC Hale County This Morning, This Evening. Visit Hale County, Alabama for an intimate and eye-opening look at life in the South’s Black Belt. 10:30 Amanpour and Company.CC 11:30 Do Not Duplicate.CC Meet locksmith, key-maker, and safecracker Phil Mortillaro who lives in the smallest freestanding building in all of Manhattan. 7pm
12 Tuesday
Finding Your Roots.CC Roots In Politics. Explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard, and Marco Rubio. 8pm The Greely Expedition: American Experience.CC In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return. 9pm Frontline.CC Predator on the Reservation. (R) See 2/5 at 9pm. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm The Dictator’s Playbook.CC Francisco Franco. (R) See 2/6 at 9pm. 7pm
13 Wednesday 7pm
Nature.CC Wild Way of the Vikings. Travel from Norway to Newfoundland just as seafarers did in A.D. 1,000 to get a sense of how the Vikings lived and thrived.
Secrets of the Dead.CC Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science. Was Leonardo a copycat? 7pm Nazi Mega Weapons.CC V2 Rocket. See how von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles and laid foundations for the space race. 8pm Movie.CC Murphy’s Romance. Sally Field plays a gutsy divorced mother eager to make it as a horse trainer on a small desert ranch. She faces a difficult choice between two suitors. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Ed Sheeran. 11pm The Kate.CC Rita Wilson. 6pm
POV: MINDING THE GAP MON, FEB. 18 AT 8PM Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship. Photo: Keire and Zack building the Main Street Skatepark; Credit: Courtesy of Bing Liu.
NOVA.CC Rise of the Rockets. With new technologies, NASA and private companies are promising a new renaissance in space travel. 9pm The Dictator’s Playbook.CC Idi Amin. See how Idi Amin used lessons learned in the colonial British army to build a powerful dictatorship in Uganda. Through a combination of populist charm and brutal violence, he ruled for eight years – until his strategic blunders brought him down. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm In Tune: The Ben Tucker Story.CC Meet the African-American bass player who created Schoolhouse Rock, opened Hard Hearted Hannah’s, and wrote “Comin’ Home Baby.” 8pm
14 Thursday
Margaret: The Rebel Princess.CC (R) See 2/10 at 9pm. Part 1/2. 8pm Jackie Robinson.CC Part One. Robinson integrates Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite threats and abuse. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Rick Steves Cruising The Mediterranean. CC Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with exciting stops along the way in the French Riviera, Rome, Naples, and more. 7pm
15 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Variety Studio: Actors On Actors.CC Lady Gaga and Lin Manuel-Miranda. 8pm Great Performances.CC Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine. Filmmakers and actors celebrate and encourage filmmaking appealing to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Speakeasy.CC Michael McDonald and Russ Titelman.
17 Sunday
Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Fairfield vs Edwards Co. New Environmentalists: From Chicago to the Karoo.CC From Peru to Tanzania. View stories of environmental activism in Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Peru, and Baltimore. 6pm Nature.CC Wild Way of the Vikings. (R) See 2/13 at 7pm. 7pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Five. (R) See 2/10 at 8pm. Part 5/8. 8pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Six. A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public. Part 6/8. 9pm Margaret: The Rebel Princess.CC Take a peek at Princess Margaret’s early married life as social change sweeps Britain. Part 2/2. 10pm Evening with Ken Chenault.CC Take a rare inside look at the career of a business giant, former AmEx CEO Ken Chenault. 11pm Music Voyager.CC Atlanta Unites. Atlanta has a new flag to follow: Atlanta United. 11:30 Songs at the Center.CC Peter Asher & Albert Lee. 5pm 5:30
18 Monday
Antiques Roadshow.CC Hotel Del Coronado - Hour One. Finds include a Fortuny Delphos gown and a signed Nixon photo. Which is $90,000? Part 1/3. 8pm POV.CC Minding the Gap. See photo spotlight on this page. 9:30 Never Too Late.CC Meet Shad Blair, a 36-year-old plumber who has always dreamed of playing professional basketball. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Balancing The Scales.CC Follow the history of female lawyers in America with interviews with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and others. 7pm
19 Tuesday 7pm
Finding Your Roots.CC No Laughing Matter. Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro, and Sarah Silverman explore family trees filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
PROGRAM LISTINGS
FEBRUARY 2019 7
Sammy Davis, Jr.: American Masters.CC Explore the entertainer’s vast talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th-century America. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm The Dictator’s Playbook.CC Idi Amin. (R) See 2/13 at 9pm.
20 Wednesday
Nature.CC Living Volcanoes. Uncover the variety of activity that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. 8pm NOVA.CC The Next Pompeii. In the shadow of Vesuvius and Pompeii, a lesser-known volcano puts the city of Naples at risk. 9pm Secrets of the Dead.CC The Nero Files. Take another look at the life of Nero and find out what history may have gotten wrong about him. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm After Ebola: Preparing for a Pandemic.CC Examine the United States’ preparedness and planning for a potential pandemic requiring quarantine and containment. 7pm
21 Thursday
Margaret: The Rebel Princess.CC (R) See 2/17 at 9pm. Part 2/2. 8pm Jackie Robinson.CC Part Two. Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, risking his enormous popularity. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Portraits of Professional Caregivers: Their Passion. Their Pain.CC Explore the dramatic emotional costs experienced by professional providers such as nurses, social workers, psychologists, doctors, and firefighters. 7pm
INDEPENDENT LENS: PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE MON, FEB. 25 AT 9PM Meet a generation of young people in China who have come of age online, where virtual relationships are replacing real-life connections. Photo: Credit: Courtesy of Hao Wu.
Nazi Mega Weapons.CC Super Tanks. Learn about the Nazi engineers tasked with achieving Hitler’s dream of creating super-heavy tanks. 8pm Movie.CC Funny Lady. In this sequel to Funny Girl, Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) marries Billy Rose (James Caan), and the two collaborate on a successful but stressful stage show. High jinx ensues when Fannie’s ex-husband, Nick (Omar Sharif), comes to town. 10:30 Austin City Limits.CC Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters. 11:30 Do Not Duplicate.CC (R) See 2/11 at 11:30pm. 7pm
24 Sunday
Washington Week.CC WSIU InFocus.CC Isabel Wilkerson. (R) See 2/8 at 9:30. 8pm Charley Pride: American Masters.CC Explore the complicated history of the American South and its music through the life of country star Charley Pride. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice. 9pm Brad Paisley - Landmarks Live In Concert: A Great Performances Special.CC Country music superstar Brad Paisley returns to his roots in a special outdoor concert at West Virginia University. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Speakeasy.CC Billy Gibbons and Eric Holland.
Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Marion vs Gibault. New Environmentalists: From Chicago to the Karoo.CC From Guatemala to the Congo. View stories of environmental activism in South Africa, Iraq, Italy, Indonesia, Colombia, and Chicago. 6pm Nature.CC Living Volcanoes. (R) See 2/20 at 7pm. 7pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Six. (R) See 2/17 at 8pm. Part 6/8. 8pm Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC Season 3, Episode Seven. Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line; Victoria weighs her allegiances. Part 7/8. 9pm Sammy Davis, Jr.: American Masters.CC (R) See 2/19 at 8pm. 11pm Music Voyager.CC Atl Mojo of Collaboratio. Learn about the city’s thriving arts scene. 11:30 Songs at the Center.CC Emily Keener, Thor Platter, and Laurie Caner with Eddie Caner of Hey Mavis.
23 Saturday
25 Monday
22 Friday 7pm 7:30
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Secrets of the Dead.CC The Woman in the Iron Coffin. Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York.
Antiques Roadshow.CC Miami Beach, FL - Hour Two. Finds include an heirloom collection of vintage diamond rings and a necklace worth $80,000. Part 2/3. 9pm Independent Lens.CC People’s Republic of Desire. See photo spotlight on this page. 10:30 Amanpour and Company.CC 11:30 Autism: Emerging from the Maze.CC Witness inspiring stories and behavior therapy programs helping children and families cope with this puzzling disorder. 8pm
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5pm 5:30
7pm
Antiques Roadshow.CC Hotel Del Coronado - Hour 2. Treasures include a 1915 San Diego Exposition poster, a 1940s Joan Crawford archive, and a photo of Gandhi. Part 2/3.
26 Tuesday
Finding Your Roots.CC Hard Times. Explore the family stories of filmmaker Michael Moore and actors Laura Linney and Chloe Sevigny - three people whose distant ancestors overcame great hardships in ways that resonate with their lives today. 8pm Roads to Memphis: American Experience. CC Follow the entwined stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his assassin James Earl Ray. 9pm Frontline.CC Predator on the Reservation. (R) See 2/5 at 9pm. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Charley Pride: American Masters.CC (R) See 2/22 at 8pm. 7pm
27 Wednesday
Nature.CC Yosemite. Explore Yosemite with experts to discover how climate change affects the valley’s majestic beauty. 8pm NOVA.CC Great Human Odyssey. From Africa to snowy Siberia to the remote Pacific islands, discover how humans survived and thrived in every corner of the planet. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition.CC This documentary seeks to impact discourse on race by focusing on amity, collaboration, and equity. 7pm
28 Wednesday 7pm
Talking Black In America.CC Linguists, historians, and other experts trace the influence of African American culture on American English. 8pm Defying The Nazis: The Sharps’ War.CC Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair risked their lives so that hundreds could flee to freedom. 9:30 Through The Eye of the Needle: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz.CC Meet Esther Nisenthal Krinitz who began creating works of fabric art to tell her story of survival during the Holocaust in Poland. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Roads to Memphis: American Experience. CC (R) See 2/26 at 8pm.
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Family Day at Cedarhurst
April 27 | 12-3pm join us at cedarhurst center for the arts in mt. vernon, il