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Pl a nnerMichiana’s bi-monthly Guide to WNIT Public Television Issue No. 6 November — December 2012 Celtic woman Believe Airing November 26 & 29 and December 1 Board of Directors Chair a special thank you David M. Findlay from the WNIT Management Team Vice Chair Rodney F. Ganey Ida Reynolds Watson As the calendar turns to November and Thanksgiving Interim Executive approaches, there is perhaps no better time for those of Director us at WNIT to say, “Thank You!” Steve Funk Treasurer Thank you to all those individuals and institutions that make public television possible in Michiana. Thank you to our members, our viewers, our donors and our hosts. Thank you to our Kevin J. Morrison business partners, our underwriters, our programming partners and the communities we have the Secretary privilege of covering. Thank you to our public officials for their support of public broadcasting, Janet M. Botz our teachers and parents for recognizing the educational value of PBS programming and to Directors our tremendous staff for their commitment to bringing the highest quality in public television Kathryn Demarais programming to you each and every day. Robert G. Douglass Irene E. Eskridge Our staff has accomplished a lot in the past year, with the launch of our new daily showExperience David D. Gibson Michiana, which is dedicated to bringing you the good news on arts, culture, lifestyle and what is William A. Gitlin happening in and around the Michiana region five nights a week. We have launched this exciting Tracy D. Graham new show, while maintaining a focus on our other popular and important local programs: Ask an Larry D. Harding Expert, Dinner & A Book, Economic Outlook, Outdoor Elements and Politically Speaking. James W. Hillman We have featured great community stories such as The Power of 100, the story of the 100 Black Najeeb A. Khan Men of South Bend chapter which has recently been nominated for a Regional Emmy® Award; Glenn E. Killoren From Righteous to Willing, the story of positive relationships forged between the Jewish and Evelyn Kirkwood Muslim communities in our region; The Governor’s Arts Awards, which for the first time in its 30 Ryan Matthys year history was presented on television and aired state-wide; and Kurt Simon: A Life of Service, the Mary Louise Miller story of a man who generously helped build many institutions in our area through his generosity Pat Moody and his commitment to community. Dr. Susan Ohmer Jill Richardson We have focused on stories of community, stories of pride and stories of hope, but we could have Maritza Robles done none of this without your support. We like to think of ourselves as “Michiana’s Storyteller.” Cari Shein We have the joy of telling these great stories, positive stories, heartwarming stories and, yes, fun Thomas E. Slager and even funny stories. Craig D. Sullivan Michael J. Wargo WNIT is not just a local programmer, however; we are PBS for Michiana. We consider it a privilege to bring you the best in PBS programming combined with this high quality local Charter Directors programming. PBS means arts, culture and quality entertainment, but it also means education. Mr. Arthur J. Decio PBS is known for the highest quality of educational programming on the air. Programs that are Mr. Jerry Hammes age-appropriate, educationally-based and combined with PBS LearningMedia, the PBS online Mrs. Ernestine M. Raclin resource for teachers, provide a strong curriculum-based learning resource in multiple subjects that Mrs. Jane Warner is tested, proven and works to educate our children. Mr. Dar Wiekamp* Honorary Life Director For all that WNIT is, all that we are able to do, the stories we are able to share, the lives we are Carmi Murphy able to touch and the positive impact that PBS has on our community, for all this that can only be *Deceased Charter Director accomplished with your local support, we are pleased to take the opportunity as this special time of year to offer a very heartfelt “Thank You” to all of you who make it possible. © 2012 Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation Statement of Frequency: WNIT PUBLIC TELEVISION PLANNER (USPS 103-650 ISSN 1523-9373) is Steve Funk Angel Hernandez Brian Hoover Cindy McCraner published bi-monthly by The Michiana Interim Vice President Director of Broadcast Development Public Broadcasting Corporation, Executive Director, of Production Operations Department Manager Celtic Woman Believe a non-profit corporation in the State Vice President Airing November 26, November 29 and December 1 of Indiana at 300 West Jefferson of Development Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601. & Marketing Periodical postage paid at South See them live on Tuesday, April 9, 2013! Bend, IN and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 7034, South Bend, IN 46634-7034. Editor: Roger Chrastil. What’s Worth Watching November 4 Membership Corner 21 Worth Watching December 8 WNIT Kids Club 23 Inside? Primetime November 12 Honor Roll Members 25 Primetime December 14 WNIT Supporters 26 Weekday Programming 16 Supporter Spotlight 27 Weekend Programming 17 Directors’ Circle 27 Overnight Programming 18 Production News 20 WNIT Channel Guide WNIT 34.1 on Comcast Channel 191 On The Shown In High Definition Channel 10 Indiana: South Bend, Mishawaka, Goshen, Cover Bristol, Elkhart, Plymouth, Rochester, Middlebury, Jefferson Township, Wakarusa, Warsaw and eastern LaPorte County Michigan: Edwardsburg, Niles, Buchanan, Celtic Woman: Believe Cassopolis, Dowagiac, St. Joseph (city), Believe was filmed during two sold-out per- And if you enjoy what you see in Believe, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Stevensville, and New Buffalo formances at the majestic Fox Theatre in you can soon experience Celtic Woman Atlanta and stars vocalists Chloë Agnew, in person as they bring their spectacular Channel 4 Indiana: Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, Knox, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist music experience back to South Bend on Lakeville, LaPaz, Nappanee, North Judson, Máiréad Nesbitt, under the distinct musi- April 9, 2013 and WNIT is your source for North Liberty, Syracuse, and Walkerton cal direction of Emmy-nominated musical the best tickets available. Channel 11 director, David Downes. Indiana: LaGrange County For more information on available ticket Michigan: Constantine and White Pigeon Enjoy classic Irish tunes such as “The Wa- packages, visit wnit.org or call Joanne Channel 26 ter is Wide” and “Green Grow the Rushes,” Schloss at 574-675-9648 ex 311. Indiana: LaPorte (city), western LaPorte County, Porter County and Valparaiso timeless pop anthems such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Sailing” and in- WNIT 34.1 on Dish & Direct spirational songs including “You’ll Never Satellite Providers Walk Alone” and “Ave Maria” all with the or AT&T U-verse signature Celtic Woman sound. Channel 34 Shown In High Definition Celtic Woman airs Monday, November 26 at 8pm, Thursday, November 29 at 10pm, and Saturday, December 1 at 8pm. WNIT InFocus 34.2 on Comcast Channel 371 Shown In Standard Definition Celtic Woman Believe Airing November 26, November 29 and December 1 See them live on Tuesday, April 9, 2013! 3 Worth Watching November Antiques Roadshow Masterpiece Classic: Upstairs, Downstairs, Series 2 All programs are on both 34.1 and 34.2 FRONTLINE man wall clock and a folk art cabinet. This week unless noted. Friday, November 2, 9pm one picker’s creativity and knowledge provides a winning edge when the items go to auction at “The Choice 2012” ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Ken Farmer’s Auctions in Radford, Virginia. Thursdays, 9pm Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have crafted their campaign narratives, telling you who they MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “Unique Antiques” are, what they’ve done and how they would lead “Upstairs Downstairs, – November 1 America. But there’s more to their stories. In Series 2” ROADSHOW’s “Unique Antiques” show- “The Choice 2012,” acclaimed FRONTLINE Sundays, November 4-11, 9pm cases some outlandish, kitschy and downright producer Michael Kirk (“Money, Power and morbidly fascinating antiques and collectibles. Wall Street,” “Top Secret America”) docu- “The Last Waltz” – November 4 Highlights include a Weller pottery humidor ments the places, people and decisive moments As 165 Eaton Place prepares for the annual in the shape of a skull; a chair once belonging to that made the men who are competing for the servants’ ball, Mr. Pritchard enjoys a romance Chang Bunker, the owner’s great-grandfather presidency. Hundreds of hours of research and with fellow servant Miss Whisset and starts to and half of the 19th-century’s famous con- dozens of original interviews reveal new details wonder if there’s more to life than service. With joined twins, Chang and Eng; and a collection and fresh insights about the two candidates — war looming, Harry has a proposition for Ber- of tin cans salvaged from a 19th-century dump- and our choice this November. yl; however, a shocking revelation threatens to ing ground and valued at $10,000 to $14,000. thwart their plans. Meanwhile, as Lady Persie MARKET WARRIORS and Sir Hallam continue their affair, Sir Hal- “Junk in the Trunk 2” Mondays, 9pm lam is about to discover just how destructive his – November 8 “Antiquing in Canton, TX” actions have been. “Junk in the Trunk 2” features never-before- (Part 2) – November 5 seen appraisals from ROADSHOW’s Season “Somewhere Over the 16 tour. Travel with ROADSHOW through This week on MARKET WARRIORS, pickers Rainbow” – November 11 El Paso, Atlanta, Minneapolis and more to Miller, John, Bob and Kevin return to Canton, Texas, home to First Monday Trade Days, a On the eve of war, Beryl and Harry face a race enjoy new appraisals such as a Missouri Regi- against time to get married. Meanwhile, Mr. ment Colt Pistol worth more than $22,000, massive monthly market in East Texas.