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October 2015 AETN Magazine Magazine OCTOBER 2015 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation “Masterpiece: Home Fires” Sundays, Oct. 4-Nov. 8, at 8 each night. Witness the rivalry of two women to control the Women’s Institute in a rural English town. Arkansas Educational Television Network From the Director Dear friends, from PBS (and others) for our three full-time channels, the national series themselves are re- Well, you likely read sponsible for raising the bulk of their produc- about it or saw it on tion revenue outside of PBS. Previously, PBS the news, but I would provided less than 10 percent of the funding like to address the for “Sesame Street.” Licensing revenue like recent announce- DVD sales used to cover the rest of the cost, ment that “Sesame but that income has been shrinking with the Street” − after calling advent of streaming and on-demand viewing. PBS home for 45 years − will now air first-run Such is the world these days for producers of episodes of the program on HBO. all programs, not just PBS. Most importantly, this deal does not mean None of this changes AETN’s commitment to “Sesame Street” has abandoned its PBS roots. children’s educational programming one iota. The new episodes will be available to PBS and We will still air the same amount of targeted its member stations, free of charge, after they programming weekly on the primary AETN air on an HBO channel. Most people, espe- channel, not to mention the other AETN cially children, will hardly notice any difference feeds. On AETN’s primary channel alone – certainly not in content. this commitment amounts to 62½ hours of targeted children’s educational programming Jeffrey D. Dunn, CEO of Sesame Workshop, each week! From “Arthur” to “Super Why,” said in a statement that the partnership with “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Curious George,” HBO provides the group with the “critical “Dinosaur Train” and more, our commitment funding it needs to be able to continue produc- is unequaled in terms of quality, educationally- tion of ‘Sesame Street’ and secure its nonprofit vetted children’s programming. mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.” I personally have been involved with public media since 1980, and even with the great The 5-year deal allows HBO to widen its primetime programming – history, nature, programming to include a long-running and public affairs, arts, documentaries and so much prestigious children’s show, while Sesame more – I am probably most proud of the com- Workshop will be able to produce twice as mitment we maintain to serve our children. much content each year. That is our undying promise to you and our state’s families. The root cause is funding. While AETN gath- ers revenue to purchase a package of programs The media world is changing and, yes, that will sometimes affect your educational public The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... media, but it is good to know that our mission remains unchanged, and we will continue to serve as long and as well as possible. Exceptional Savings on Fine Home Decor Thanks. Allen Weatherly AETN Executive Director Lake Village, AR • 800.732.3722 “Exploring Arkansas” Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Kenda Drive-In/Horner Neck Lake/Rolando’s The Kenda Drive-In in Marshall has been in continuous opera- tion with the same family since 1966. A “cruise-in” night with classic cars at this drive-in theater recreates a scene from those happy days. Horner Neck Lake in the St. Francis National Forest north of Helena is a kayaker’s paradise chock full of impressive cypress trees. Rolando’s along bathhouse row in Hot Springs is actually three restau- rants in one, offering distinct ambiances, not to men- tion impeccable Latin American cuisine. “Exploring Arkansas” airs Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. 3 Have you been missing the Saturday evening British Comedies? Then we need to hear from you! We’re look- ing at six choices to bring to you, and we want to know which two are your pick. Visit aetn.org/ britcoms, or call 1-800-662-2386, and let us know what you want to see come back to AETN. The winning shows will begin Saturday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. We need to know by Nov. 6, so don’t wait – let us know today! 1) “Keeping Up was a whirlwind Appearances”: romance, but the When it comes young Lionel to snobbery, and Jean were Hyacinth Bucket separated when 1 is in a class of he was posted 4 her own. Bucket to Korea. His (pronounced “bouquet”) goes to incredible lengths letter went astray, and they lost touch. Thirty-eight in her quest for perfection. In marked contrast to years later, Lionel is in England to work on his Bucket’s meticulously ordered life, however, the rest autobiography, “My Life In Kenya,” when Lionel of her family are as common as muck. Whatever she and Jean are reunited. Can they recapture the old does, her family can always be guaranteed to show magic, or are they too old and set in their ways? her up. Can she ever live down the disgrace? 5) “‘Allo, ‘Allo!”: 2) “Waiting In a small café in for God”: At occupied France, the Bayview proprietor, Rene, Retirement is fighting his Village, the own war. With 5 2 food’s appalling, the German the staff treat Army in residence at the bar, Rene is risking his you like incontinent children, and any show of neck by hiding two British airmen and a radio independence is strictly frowned upon. But, two transmitter upstairs. Rene has also gotten involved elderly eccentrics are prepared neither to give in hiding a priceless painting in a garlic sausage, in nor grow old gracefully just yet. As they find which is being sniffed out by the Gestapo. But, themselves thrown together by circumstances Rene’s real problem is his wife, Edith, and what she beyond their control, Tom and Diana strike up an will do to him when she finds out about the affairs uneasy alliance that leads to many adventures. he is having. 3) “Are You 6) “May to Being Served?”: December”: A A large, old- balding Scottish fashioned solicitor in his department store mid-50s and 3 in London, Grace an attractive Bros, is still run gym-mistress half 6 on strictly hierarchical lines. Each member of staff his age … On knows their place – in theory. In practice, they are all the face of it, an aging widower and a 27-year-old engaged in their own private wars, with management physical education teacher should have nothing and with each other. The ridiculous goings-on at in common. But, a mutual love of old musicals Grace Bros have kept audiences laughing since 1973. and a whimsical sense of humor spark a romance. Surely they are both old enough to know their own 4) “As Time Goes By”: In the early 1950s, a young minds? If not, there is plenty of conflicting advice Army officer and a student nurse fell in love. It from family and friends. throughout Arkansas, and has been missed since her passing in 2012. October 1st would have been Ms. Jane’s 90th birthday. As we celebrate the life and achievements of this wonderful lady, I encourage you to celebrate with us and make a gift of $90 to the Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment in memory of Ms. Jane. You can mail your gift in to the AETN Foundation, 350 S Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72034, or call Karen Cooper at 1-800-662- 2386 to make your gift by phone. Celebrating the life of Jane Krutz The Jane Krutz Volunteer Program Endowment, Tune in on October 1, at 6:30 p.m., for “Men which currently has over $200,000, was created and Women of Distinction: Jane Krutz.” Ms. in 2007 to honor Ms. Jane’s tireless efforts on Jane dedicated her life to being a successful behalf of AETN and to sustain the Foundation’s business woman, professional speaker, loving active volunteer program. The long-term goal wife, mother and grandmother, and to serving is to have an endowment large enough that the others through voluntarism. interest covers the expenses of the entire volunteer program, allowing more annual fundraising As the “first lady of public television,” Ms. dollars to be used in purchasing and creating the Jane was recognized and loved by people great programming you love on AETN! 5 Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. October Men and Women Great British Baking Show Shetland "Raven Black Part Last of the Summer Tales from the Pal- BBC World Primetime AETN-1 PBS NewsHour of Distinction Doc Martin "Old Dogs" Wine "Once in a aces "The Heritage Charlie Rose "Jane Krutz" "Pies and Tarts" 1 of 2" Moonlit Junkyard" Theme Park" News America's Test America's Test Steven Raichlen's A Chef’s Life Steven Raichlen's Woodwright's Rick Steves' In The Americas with Moveable Feast AETN-2 Project Smoke "You Moveable Feast Baking with Martha Bakes Kitchen from Cook's Project Smoke "You David Yetman "Ice, Martha Bakes Kitchen from Cook's with Fine Cooking Illustrated "Pizza "Turnips - The Shop "Fitting Europe "Milan Illustrated "Pizza with Fine Cooking Create Can Smoke What?! 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