Legendary performers gather to celebrate America and support public television performing their biggest and best love hits, including Tommy James & The Shondells, The Miracles, Four Tops, Little Anthony & The Imperials and many more.
It takes the cooperation of many people, but the Neighborhood of Make- Believe's garbage problem is solved through recycling.
Daniel and Prince Wednesday learn to ask permission before touching someone else at the playground. When Jodi attempts to touch Miss Elaina's hair, she learns that it's important to ask first before touching someone else.
Elmo and his friends try setting a cookie tower record, but Elmo feels discouraged when he keeps knocking it down. He does a wiggle break and then helps his team in another way. Meanwhile Grover tries taking a photo of Bert and Ernie.
When Donkey hurts her hoof and can't go to Cheesy Con with Panda, Panda brings Cheesy Con to her!/Stanley's one-dragon show isn't going as he planned. Can his pals help him get things back on track in time for opening night?
Phoebe & Jay together with Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday Greens. Phoebe & Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard, but it's almost ruined when they can't control the bugs.
It's been a long winter in Qyah, and everyone is out of birch syrup. Luckily, Auntie Midge is teaching Molly and Tooey how to tap trees so they can make more. But then a mischievous raven unties the rope tethering their boat to the shore, and the trio are left stranded with barrels of sap and no way to get them home. / Molly and her Dad are shocked when Travis, a tourist, announces that the goal of his expedition is to find a living woolly mammoth. He's read all about it in a "reputable" book and is convinced mammoths dwell in a secret valley. Can Molly convince Travis that mammoths are extinct before his shenanigans turn into a mammoth problem for them all?
The kids try to locate a Srta. Tapir at Animal Town's Music Festival by listening for her drums. / After their items are stolen, the kids track down a peculiar bird who has taken them.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Explore two North Carolina institutions still going strong after 150 years: New Bern Fire-Rescue and Buchanan's Store. At New Bern Firemen's Museum, learn how the historic fire service was shaped by rivalries,the Great Fire of 1922 and Hurricane Florence. Then, enjoy a visit to Buchanan's Store, a community hub since 1878 and a one-stop shop for generations of locals and visitors to Kerr Lake.
In GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, viewers gain access to some of America's best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail. More than just a tour, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation's railroad history and explore how railroads defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry and rewriting the history of transportation.
The undisputed queen of country music, living legend Dolly Parton has had one of the most stellar careers of any musician. In this groundbreaking documentary film, Dolly herself lets us in on her fondest memories, her influences and her process, and we explore the legendary talent that has made her astonishingly successful and well-loved. With unprecedented access to Dolly, along with incredible archival footage from concerts and interviews spanning her career, we marvel at the spirit, soul and hard work of an artist who has inspired countless others. We learn about her humble beginnings and the singers and songwriters who inspired her and hear from some extremely famous fans. For Dolly Parton fans, this is a must-see film, and for the uninitiated, it's a brilliant and necessary introduction.
Recorded live at New York's Madison Square Garden in August 2008, NEIL DIAMOND: HOT AUGUST NIGHT/NYC features career-spanning hits from Neil's phenomenal four-night sold-out run at the fabled concert hall. Songs include "Beautiful Noise," "Cherry, Cherry," "Thank the Lord for the Night Time," "I Am...I Said," "Solitary Man," "Kentucky Woman, " "Forever in Blue Jeans," "Cracklin' Rosie," "America," and, of course, "Sweet Caroline."
MY MUSIC Presents '60s POP, ROCK & SOUL is an all-star concert reuniting legendary singers and groups performing the greatest hits of the 1960. Among the iconic artists appearing on stage are Davy Jones of The Monkees (in his last television program), Paul Revere & The Raiders, Jefferson Starship, The Miracles, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Vogues, The Kingsmen, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone and other greats.
For more than 50 years, Vicente Fernandez (1940-2021) was revered as Mexico's greatest living singer, blending an operatic vocal range with a deep understanding of the roots of ranchera music. In the concert special VICENTE FERNANDEZ: UN AZTECA EN EL AZTECA, the Grammy-winning mariachi singer performs a historic farewell concert at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, the largest stadium in Latin America. Filmed on April 16, 2016, the concert attracted a crowd of over 85, 000 fans, creating a memorable send-off to the King of Ranchera.
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize. / Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
The Hunter's nice warm spring day is derailed when a cold snap suddenly hits. Worried about the low temperature's effect on outdoor plants, the kids band together to protect the gardens in their neighborhood.
Slow Your Roll - A mysterious villain named The Shadow takes control of the Mobile Unit van. Curriculum: Word Problems, Friction (how to slow a moving object).
When the creature adventuring Kratt Brothers take a nasty tumble, the Wild Kratts sets off on a mission to find and recreate one of the greatest of all biotech engineering secrets. Spider silk.
While on a mission to find Chris' night vision goggles lost in the Cypress swamp, the brothers discover a marsupial opossum with a similar problem.
The Hunter's nice warm spring day is derailed when a cold snap suddenly hits. Worried about the low temperature's effect on outdoor plants, the kids band together to protect the gardens in their neighborhood.
The Loops pack holiday cookies and Stu helps deliver them. While he's away, the Loops tell stories of when they first met Stu. When Stu doesn't come back from his delivery, Lyla and her family need to figure out a way to get Stu back home.
"Sleep No More" Have you ever been so excited that you couldn't sleep? Buster is convinced that Pizza Paula's all-you-can-eat contest_ free pizza for life!_ is his destiny. But how can he possibly win such an important contest without any sleep? "Pet Peeved" Binky volunteers to look after Francine's cat, Nemo, for the weekend. Boy, this'll be great_ all fun and games and surprise toys! But when Binky ignores Francine's cat-sitting instructions, Nemo has a few surprises in store of his own.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
A bird takes AJ's Twigcam and flies off with it while it is still sending footage of its flight. Sparks' Crew uses a map to help them identify the bird's locations and follow it through Citytown. Curriculum: A map is a model of the land and its features. / Sparks' Crew is looking forward to seeing a meteor shower, but the nighttime sky is too lit-up by the lights of the city. How can they make the sky darker so everyone can see the meteors? Curriculum: People in cities use a lot of light at night, which makes it hard to see the night sky. But there are things they can do to reduce the impact, like turning off lights.
It's Arbor Day in Cyberspace "a special day to plant a tree for a best friend" but Buzz has other plans. Concerned that Buzz is absorbed by his video game, "The Terrific Tree", Delete calls on the CyberSquad to help get his best buddy back. They head out to the forest and use Buzz's knowledge of trees learned from his video game to help Delete pick the perfect tree to plant in Buzz's honor. Topics: Trees; Comparing Data, Measuring Distances Big Idea: Plant trees where there aren't any and they will give back in surprising ways.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
The Little Red Dream - After a wild day of mishaps leaves Clifford wishing he wasn't so big, Emily Elizabeth reads Clifford Gulliver's Travels as he drifts off to sleep. He dreams he is a little dog, and is at first excited to be able to do all the things he couldn't before - until Emily Elizabeth needs help...BIG HELP! When he wakes up, he is glad to be back to his big, regular size. The Mail Mix Up - There is a new mail carrier on Birdwell Island! Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and the gang help Mrs. Clayton deliver invitations to everyone in town by way of their very own Big Red Delivery Service. After almost all the invitations are handed out, they realize they almost forgot to give the guest of honor his invitation! But, where will they find him? Maybe at...the post office?
"Crystal and King Benefit Concert: Part One" - When Crystal and the King go for a trip to the Big Pond, they learn that it's being recklessly overfished! They enlist the help of the Pteranodon Family to try to spread the word that if the dinosaurs and pterosaurs aren't more careful, the Big Pond will run out of fish to eat. But when Crystal realizes that nothing they're doing is actually raising awareness of the issue, she decides to organize a HUGE benefit concert, and everyone agrees to pitch in and help (as long as the King doesn't have to perform)! "Crystal and King Benefit Concert: Part Two" - The "Don't Overfish the Big Pond" Benefit Concert is underway, and it's a HUGE success! But because there's so much to organize, Crystal never finds the time to rehearse her big finale - so when it's time for her to go onstage, she experiences something she's never experienced before - stage fright! Can the kids help Crystal get over her stage fright and get her back onstage, or will the King have to come out of "performance retirement" to help her out? Educational Objectives: Overfishing generally results in a dramatic depletion in the total amount of fish (i.e., biomass). Also, overfishing often causes smaller fish (the prey species of larger fish) to increase in number as the larger predators are removed. If aquatic ecosystems are given a chance to rebound, they often will, as long as the numbers of fish have not been depleted too far.
Because Zeke won't let go of his beloved stuffy, and because Malik wrecks the instructions, Operation "Wash Stinky Snout!" doesn't go as planned. / The Wombats ask their friends for help in making a special Thank You treat for Super.
Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to sick-and-snuffly Sammy, so Sammy's ice cream won't melt on the way. / When Zadie doesn't take the time to plan what they need for a fun campout, 'fun' quickly becomes unfun, until they make a list.
Zadie and Malik hope a cape, mask, and super strength gloves will help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. / The Wombats are invited to the Fishmans' Fish Shower. But what sort of gift should they create?
The Wombats are on the case, helping find the mystery of a scary-weird sound that has frightened Carly, CeCe, and Clyde. / The Wombats become "Hopping Helpers," packaging jars of super-sticky Ooey Gooey Goo.
The key to a successful "Brother Day?" Make sure you ask the brother in question "Zeke" what he wants to do. / The key to being a successful waiter? Make sure to remember everyone's order, and the order of the orders!
After discovering that Super takes an hour for herself every day, the Wombats go on a quest to create the perfect "Me Time."/After a too-calm "Quiet Day," Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing!
Good Morning Daniel - It's a typical morning in the Tiger household, and Daniel has to get up for school but his playing and imagining distract him from his routine. Daniel learns that his morning routine helps him be ready in time for Trolley to take him to school. Goodnight Daniel - Tonight, Daniel is pretending to be Super Daniel! But after dinner, he has to follow his nighttime routine even though he would rather play. Young viewers follow Daniel as he gets ready for bed and eventually he learns that even super heroes get sleepy.
The Class Votes - At school, Daniel and his classmates get to choose their new class pet! Teacher Harriet explains that they can either get a bunny or a turtle. The kids learn what it means to 'vote' and that sometimes it doesn't always turn out your way. Luckily, ALL of the kids find something to love about their new pet, 'Snowball'! The Neighborhood Votes - The Tiger family is going to Clock Factory Park today to hear a big announcement from King Friday. Daniel has to make several choices throughout the day, culminating in one BIG group decision: King Friday announces that the kids can choose one new piece of playground equipment and everyone gets to speak up for what they want by voting!
Arugula and Carl are on an adventure as archaeologists! With each obstacle they face, they discover you can be afraid and brave at the same time. / While practicing his theremin performance for his Mama on Mother's Day, Carl spots a UFO!
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Uh oh! Donkey and Panda have different ideas for how to celebrate Best Friends Day together. Can they find a compromise?/The pals are ready to make big art, but they get stuck to a big, gooey glue bottle! Can they solve their sticky problem?
When Heidi Hop bounces into Scrubby's to have her stained outfit cleaned, Milo, Lofty and Lark feel inspired to go on a botanical adventure to discover the rarest plant of all one that has never been seen before!
Because Zeke won't let go of his beloved stuffy, and because Malik wrecks the instructions, Operation "Wash Stinky Snout!" doesn't go as planned. / The Wombats ask their friends for help in making a special Thank You treat for Super.
Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to sick-and-snuffly Sammy, so Sammy's ice cream won't melt on the way. / When Zadie doesn't take the time to plan what they need for a fun campout, 'fun' quickly becomes unfun, until they make a list.
Zadie and Malik hope a cape, mask, and super strength gloves will help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. / The Wombats are invited to the Fishmans' Fish Shower. But what sort of gift should they create?
The Wombats are on the case, helping find the mystery of a scary-weird sound that has frightened Carly, CeCe, and Clyde. / The Wombats become "Hopping Helpers," packaging jars of super-sticky Ooey Gooey Goo.
The key to a successful "Brother Day?" Make sure you ask the brother in question "Zeke" what he wants to do. / The key to being a successful waiter? Make sure to remember everyone's order, and the order of the orders!
After discovering that Super takes an hour for herself every day, the Wombats go on a quest to create the perfect "Me Time."/After a too-calm "Quiet Day," Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing!
Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone. / The Loops kids divide up the kitchen cleaning chores between easy and hard so everyone has an equal amount of work.
Arthur falls asleep on a bus and awakens in a strange -- and scary -- part of town. Will he ever find his way home? Can he keep himself from crying? In part two, Arthur learns he doesn't have to go far from hom e to have a great summer.
Zero Effect - Olive and Otto must stop zeroes from disappearing before the missing zeroes destroy the town... and Otto turns into a baby. Curriculum: Numbers and counting; place value. Bad Luck Bears - When odd things start happening to the Bears basketball team, Olive and Otto must set things straight before the big game. Curriculum: Number operations; addition problems with different addend combinations.
When Aviva and Koki accidentally miniaturize themselves and get carried away by termites, Martin and Chris must split up to search for them.
Martin and Chris are hanging out in China with their Giant panda friend Stuffo, when they receive reports of Snowy owls showing up all over North America. Since these raptors live in the Arctic, it's up to the Wild Kratts to solve the Mystery of the Snowy Owl Invasion! Science Concept : Territoriality, population cycles, migration.
As a hurricane approaches their town, the Hunter family makes sure they and their neighbors are prepared for extreme conditions by moving furniture inside, checking their emergency supplies, and staying informed via the weather forecast.
Elmo and his friends help prepare for the storm as it approaches. After it passes, the street looks different. Elmo and Abby want to find one big way to help. They learn that one little help can make a big difference for their neighborhood.
Phoebe, Jay, and Lupe get to practice their fire safety plan when the Fire Inspector visits Tobsy Towers. Phoebe and Jay are sent to buy juice from Mr. Aguilar, but when it goes awry, they must find a solution.
The Neighborhood Storm - There's a big storm coming to the Neighborhood. Daniel and his friends are a little frightened at first, but the grown up's have a plan to keep everyone safe. After the Neighborhood Storm - The big storm that came through the Neighborhood has passed. But now everything looks different, with leaves all over, trees knocked down and window shutters fallen -- it's a scary thing for Daniel and his friends to see. But they are comforted to know that everyone is safe and there are helpers everywhere, coming together to fix the Neighborhood. Strategy: Take a grown-up's hand, follow the plan, and you'll be safe.
As a hurricane approaches their town, the Hunter family makes sure they and their neighbors are prepared for extreme conditions by moving furniture inside, checking their emergency supplies, and staying informed via the weather forecast.
The CyberSquad and their new friend Scanner embark on a quest to build a new Encryptor Chip for Motherboard and cure her virus. With Hacker in hot pursuit, the kids must run, ski, canoe and climb their way to the end of the mission. In the process, they learn that a little activity over time adds up. But will they also cure Motherboard? Big idea: To have fun and be healthy, get up and moving for sixty minutes each day. Math concepts: Data Representation/Tables.
"Just the Right Distance From the Sun" - Sean explains to the others that Earth is a "Goldilocks" planet because it's not too hot and not too cold. When Celery takes the kids to space, they observe how the other planets don't have the right attributes to support life, but Earth is "just right"! Curriculum: All life on Earth comes from the energy of the Sun. The Earth happens to be located just the right distance from the Sun: not too far away, and not too close. This makes the Earth what we call a "Goldilocks planet": not too hot, not too cold. "Solar Power Rover" - Jet, Sean, and Sydney visit their Mars Robot Rover friend at the DSA, and discover that the rover seems tired. Through helping the solar powered robot regain its energy, they learn how energy can be captured, used from the Sun, and used anywhere - even on Mars. Curriculum: The Sun creates solar power that is used for energy. Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly or indirectly.
It's art class at school, but Pig's mind is as blank as his paper! What can he paint? The super readers venture into A Magical Art Adventure and join Zora, a young artist looking for ideas. Together, Zora and the literacy superheroes explore a magical art museum where the paintings take on a life of their own! Educational Objectives: To learn about the art world. Preschoolers will play with the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling, learn what the words "art museum" mean, and use the power to read to change the story.
Grace Hopper shows Brad that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries. / Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that when he struggles to learn music the same way as the other kids in the band, he can do it his own way.
Picking Cloudberries Molly, Trini and Nina set out to pick cloudberries to make a special pie for Molly's Mom. Grandpa Nat knows a great spot, but the trio's trek runs into trouble when his hard-to-read directions seem to point them every way but the berries. Puzzled Molly and Tooey find a strange box under the floorboards beneath Tooey's bed and discover it's an old Japanese puzzle box that is storing something valuable inside. What could it be and how did it get there?
When Alma's new friend, Beto, is disappointed that the Bronx Beach doesn't feel like his old beach in San Diego, Alma and Andre try to show him that even though this beach is different, it's just as fun. During a trip to the beach, Junior's sandcastle gets washed away by the tide. Can Alma find a way to cheer him up?
Durham-based jazz musician Al Strong reflects on the influence of home, community and artistic guidance on his creative development. Through a magnetic performance and intimate conversation, he examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped his sound and his calling as an educator and artist.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Sheri Castle heads to Old Orchard Creek Farm in Lansing, NC, to find fresh blueberries. She picks blue beauties with owners Walter Clark and Johnny Burleson and helps make a farmhouse blueberry pie. She shows us how to make blueberry parfaits with pistachio crumble and granola porridge with warm maple cream, and offers a hint about washing and freezing fresh blueberries.
New polls on NC?s 2026 U.S. Senate race; Jennifer Balkcom picked as new GOP candidate for NC?s 11th Congressional District; some lawmakers say state health plan hurts rural medical access. Panelists: Skye David (Do Politics Better podcast), Scott Falmlen (Nexus Strategies), Bob Orr (retired NC Supreme Court Associate Justice) and Pat Ryan (Ryan Public Relations). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
Prison reform and mental health, two issues that shape our communities in powerful ways. This week, host Kenia Thompson is joined by activist Kerwin Pittman and trauma therapist Consuela Chapman, who both cohost Choice FM?s Sunday Visitation, to talk about cycles of incarceration, the hidden cost of untreated trauma and what true healing looks like.
Karla Jones is the executive director of the Bienenstock Furniture Library, the world?s largest furniture specialty library. She details how this nonprofit resource in High Point, NC, preserves the history of home furnishings, textiles and architecture to inspire the next generation of global furniture designers and architects.
NC communities like Jackson, Richmond and Alamance counties have created groundbreaking methods that could transform public safety nationwide. Learn how social workers in Sylva are revolutionizing crisis response, how Richmond Community College created the most cutting-edge 911 dispatcher training hub in the state and how a farm program in Graham offers hope for women leaving incarceration.
This episode sees Stroud airdropped onto a snow-covered peak in the Canadian Rockies. They'll come looking for him in seven days. Until then Stroud is entirely on his own, save for the grizzlies, cougars and wolves that also call this place home. To emulate a real-life survival scenario - in this case a heli-hiking expedition comes to grief - Stroud has been provided with a few salvageable items.
The Sonora Desert in the south-western United States covers an area of approximately 120,000 square miles. It is an arid, seemingly barren environment with scorching daytime highs and freezing overnight lows. Riding a dirt bike out into the official middle of nowhere, Les simulates a break-down scenario.
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Author John Claude Bemis joins "Comic Culture" to discuss his first graphic novel, "Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem," learning how to work with an artist and the possibilities of the multiverse. "Comic Culture" is directed and crewed by students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.
Join Miranda for this targeted no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the entire body. In just 23 minutes, you will learn to decompress the hip joints by releasing chronically tight hip flexors - allowing you to properly activate, strengthen and tone the largest muscle group in the body (which will help burn more calories!) Easy to follow and moderately paced, this standing and floor glute-centered workout will leave you feeling strengthened, freer in the joints, while improving posture and alleviating pain in the lower back, knees and hips.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Sheri Castle heads to Old Orchard Creek Farm in Lansing, NC, to find fresh blueberries. She picks blue beauties with owners Walter Clark and Johnny Burleson and helps make a farmhouse blueberry pie. She shows us how to make blueberry parfaits with pistachio crumble and granola porridge with warm maple cream, and offers a hint about washing and freezing fresh blueberries.
New polls on NC?s 2026 U.S. Senate race; Jennifer Balkcom picked as new GOP candidate for NC?s 11th Congressional District; some lawmakers say state health plan hurts rural medical access. Panelists: Skye David (Do Politics Better podcast), Scott Falmlen (Nexus Strategies), Bob Orr (retired NC Supreme Court Associate Justice) and Pat Ryan (Ryan Public Relations). Host: PBS NC?s Kelly McCullen.
Prison reform and mental health, two issues that shape our communities in powerful ways. This week, host Kenia Thompson is joined by activist Kerwin Pittman and trauma therapist Consuela Chapman, who both cohost Choice FM?s Sunday Visitation, to talk about cycles of incarceration, the hidden cost of untreated trauma and what true healing looks like.
Karla Jones is the executive director of the Bienenstock Furniture Library, the world?s largest furniture specialty library. She details how this nonprofit resource in High Point, NC, preserves the history of home furnishings, textiles and architecture to inspire the next generation of global furniture designers and architects.
NC communities like Jackson, Richmond and Alamance counties have created groundbreaking methods that could transform public safety nationwide. Learn how social workers in Sylva are revolutionizing crisis response, how Richmond Community College created the most cutting-edge 911 dispatcher training hub in the state and how a farm program in Graham offers hope for women leaving incarceration.
This episode sees Stroud airdropped onto a snow-covered peak in the Canadian Rockies. They'll come looking for him in seven days. Until then Stroud is entirely on his own, save for the grizzlies, cougars and wolves that also call this place home. To emulate a real-life survival scenario - in this case a heli-hiking expedition comes to grief - Stroud has been provided with a few salvageable items.
The Sonora Desert in the south-western United States covers an area of approximately 120,000 square miles. It is an arid, seemingly barren environment with scorching daytime highs and freezing overnight lows. Riding a dirt bike out into the official middle of nowhere, Les simulates a break-down scenario.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
NC State develops new ways to collect solar power and grow plants, and NASA astronaut and UNC alum Zena Cardman talks about her mission to the International Space Station. A tiny mechanical marvel safely returns fish inadvertently caught by anglers to deep water, thereby helping to save a fishery. Plus, high-speed photography captures amazing video of fleas."
North Carolina homeowners, designers, and artists reveal how spaces, whether homes or old buildings are reimagined to bring inspiration and new life.
Sheri Castle heads to Old Orchard Creek Farm in Lansing, NC, to find fresh blueberries. She picks blue beauties with owners Walter Clark and Johnny Burleson and helps make a farmhouse blueberry pie. She shows us how to make blueberry parfaits with pistachio crumble and granola porridge with warm maple cream, and offers a hint about washing and freezing fresh blueberries.
Host Laura Theodore prepares diverse vegan dishes featuring garbanzo beans. Spicy Chickpea and Potato Stew is easy to prepare and with an Indian flair. Herbed Rice and Bean Salad provides protein, and a rainbow of veggies add vibrant color and texture. Chickpea Salad Dressing makes the perfect topping for any crisp green salad. Lemony-Turmeric Hummus makes a flavorful and satisfying dip for fresh veggie sticks or whole grain chips.
Yes, fabric is fantastic, but what other substrates can we play with? Before becoming a quilter, artist David Owen Hastings stitched paper. His lessons and the pieces he shares will inspire you to "quilt" paper creations. Artist Mel Beach recently discovered a new non-woven substrate that she puts through the paces - dying, stamping, stitching, quilting. Let's see how it holds up on this episode of Quilting Arts!
The flexicurve and how to sew curves with a sew and flip method featured in a star quilt.
A cross-cutting wood saw seems the most simple of tools, but Roy finds sharp lessons caught between the teeth of his bucksaw buddy.
Alligator snapping turtle rescue, Cooper Lake State Park, new lakes in Northeast Texas.
This week on the Journal we?ll try something different by trolling for catfish. This method of fishing can be very productive. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how to do it and we?ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a catfish recipe.
Featuring some of the Booth Brothers' most requested songs, with such crowd-pleasers as "I'm Feeling Fine," "Jesus Saves," "Welcome to the Family," "In the Sweet By and By," "Down by the River," "Because He Lives," "He Saw It All (The Blind Man Song)" and more. Featuring a special guest appearance by The Jim Brady Trio, the show features Ronnie, Michael and Paul performing tight harmonies with their signature stage enthusiasm.
Colorado Soundstage is your all-access pass to hear some of the best live music at the most iconic outdoor music venues in Colorado. Go beyond the performances to connect with the artists in backstage conversations that reveal the heart of the music - the stories behind the lyrics. This season includes artists- Shane Smith & The Saints at Red Rocks, Elephant Revival at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and more.
Durham-based jazz musician Al Strong reflects on the influence of home, community and artistic guidance on his creative development. Through a magnetic performance and intimate conversation, he examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped his sound and his calling as an educator and artist.
The Connells deliver their timeless alternative rock hits live at Sonark Studios in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Raleigh band?s performance features melodic harmonies and lyrical depth, offering a memorable musical journey.
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, two-time Grammy winner, and recipient of a 2017 MacArthur Fellowship, Rhiannon is hosting a new series that will feature the songs, stories, and experiences of artists who have influenced her own love of traditional music. Rhiannon's music draws from many traditions including blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, African, Celtic, classical, and jug band. She is the first woman and person of color to win a major prize for banjo. She bridges contemporary and traditional forms, and few musicians have done more to revitalize old-time influences in current music.
Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance.
Filmed at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville, this one-of-a-kind musical experience blends the magic of a live performance with the comfort of a studio session.
Experience creativity across North Carolina. Craft a custom fragrance at Bright Black in Durham, take in a performance at Washington's historic Turnage Theatre and step inside Blowing Rock's Mountain Thread Company, a studio and shop devoted to Appalachian craft. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
North Carolina homeowners, designers, and artists reveal how spaces, whether homes or old buildings are reimagined to bring inspiration and new life.
Ever misplace your phone, forget someone's name, or struggle to find the right words? Of course, you have. It happens to all of us. But if you find it happening more and more it may be a sign of trouble. Memory is one of the most important functions of the brain, and problems with it are becoming increasingly more common, even among teenagers and young adults. Did you know that 80 percent of people who had COVID-19 later complain of memory and focus issues? In this program, psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if it's headed for trouble. You will discover some of the most common-and one of the most surprising-causes of memory loss and when you should be concerned. Dr. Amen will share the seven foods and supplements that research shows you can use every day to enhance your memory. And he will show you how to supercharge your memory with 11 simple daily practices.
RICK STEVES ART OF EUROPE: MICHELANGELO TO MONET is a greatest-hits pledge party celebrating Europe's art and creative geniuses, from Leonardo to Van Gogh. Across the two-hour special, Rick traces Florence's bold "rebirth" after Europe's medieval struggles; marvels at the over-the-top churches, palaces, fountains and canvases of the Baroque period; and examines the pioneering Impressionist works that captured the joie de vivre of the late 1800s.
In GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, viewers gain access to some of America's best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail. More than just a tour, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation's railroad history and explore how railroads defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry and rewriting the history of transportation.
MY MUSIC Presents THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU is a music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters' career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group's friends in the music business, featuring their their top recording hits, including "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Top of the World," "For All We Know," "Superstar," "Yesterday Once More," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun." Between 1970 and 1983, the Carpenters were awarded 10 gold singles and 9 gold albums, many of which also achieved multi-platinum status. They won Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocal group in 1970 and for Album of the Year in 1971. That same year, Karen and Richard hosted the NBC-TV summer series, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and later starred in a series of specials on ABC-TV into the 1980s. Their soundtrack recording of "Bless the Beasts and Children" was nominated for an Academy Award, and they performed it at the Oscar telecast in 1972. From 1970 to 1981, the Carpenters consistently were represented on the Billboard charts with 17 of their singles in the Pop Top 20, including three #1 songs and six songs at #2 in addition to 17 songs hitting #1 on the Easy Listening chart. The Carpenters became the top American recording act of the 1970s and have sold over 100 million recordings worldwide. THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU features interviews with Richard Carpenter in addition to the group's musicians, famous friends and colleagues, particularly those who helped them achieve stardom, including Herb Alpert, Paul Williams, Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark. The program also contains rare footage of Richard and Karen, including never-before-seen promotional films, concert performances, studio recording sessions, archival television appearances and outtakes.
Legendary performers gather to celebrate America and support public television performing their biggest and best love hits, including Tommy James & The Shondells, The Miracles, Four Tops, Little Anthony & The Imperials and many more.
The legends of 60's and 70's soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more in this first-time-ever classic R&B and soul compilation from 30 years of the TJL archive.
Recorded on March 28, 2024, BILLY JOEL: THE 100TH: LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN celebrates Joel's record-breaking 100th consecutive residency performance at Madison Square Garden. The special features many of Joel's most beloved songs, including "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," "My Life" and "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," concluding with "You May Be Right." Additional hit songs include "The Downeaster Alexa," "Big Shot," "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," "New York State of Mind," and "The Longest Time."
In AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: EASY RECIPES FOR THRIFTY COOKING, host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. The recipes, used by thrifty gourmets for years, use simple ingredients to make nourishing and filling family meals. The cooking segments are: "Legumes - Beans and Greens," "Crockpot Magic- Onion/Cranberry Brisket ," "Hearty Soups - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup," "One Pound of Ground - Shepard's Pie, " "Leftovers Live Again - Chicken a la King," "Classic Casseroles - Baked Macaroni."
AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: FLAVORS OF THE FOURTH is a new special from Chris Fennimore and the America's Home Cooking team that celebrates picnics and barbecue! Recipes include horseradish potato salad, baked beans, apple hand pies and more summer favorites.
Ever misplace your phone, forget someone's name, or struggle to find the right words? Of course, you have. It happens to all of us. But if you find it happening more and more it may be a sign of trouble. Memory is one of the most important functions of the brain, and problems with it are becoming increasingly more common, even among teenagers and young adults. Did you know that 80 percent of people who had COVID-19 later complain of memory and focus issues? In this program, psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if it's headed for trouble. You will discover some of the most common-and one of the most surprising-causes of memory loss and when you should be concerned. Dr. Amen will share the seven foods and supplements that research shows you can use every day to enhance your memory. And he will show you how to supercharge your memory with 11 simple daily practices.