Trusted. Valued. Essential. JUNE 2019 Great Scenic Railway Journeys: 150 Years on the Right Track Vegas PBS A Message from the Management Team General Manager General Manager Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Niki Bates Production Services Director Kareem Hatcher Business Manager Brandon Merrill Communications and Brand Management Director Allison Monette Content Director Summer of Space Cyndy Robbins Workforce Training & Economic Development Director aradoxically, the cover of this month’s magazine features nostalgic travel Debra Solt along the historic routes of steam locomotives, and I am writing about Interim Director of Development and Strategic Relations travel and exploration in outer space. In its day, the transcontinental rail- Clark Dumont road revolutionized travel, agriculture and commerce; forever changed the Engineering, IT and Emergency Response Director habitats through which it ventured; and caused the incorporation of the John Turner PCity of Las Vegas in 1905. Three score and four years later,on July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS landed on the moon, inspiring a new generation of explorers and entrepreneurs with “one Executive Director giant leap for mankind”. As the 50th anniversary of the moon landing nears, Vegas PBS Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS is bringing you a Summer of Space, a multiplatform viewing experience that includes new President science and history programs for both adults and children. Tom Warden, The Howard Hughes Corporation On Wednesday, June 12, at 9 p.m., Nova: Asteroids: Doomsday or Payday? explores BOARD MEMBERS how would-be asteroid miners dream up their own program to scout for potentially Vince Alberta, University Nevada Las Vegas profitable asteroids, perhaps involving Nevada’s world class mining corporations.Then at Linda Ammons, Community Volunteer 10 p.m., Farthest – Voyager in Space shines a light on the epic NASA mission launched Tracy Bower, Desert Research Institute in 1977 that revolutionized our understanding of the galaxy. Cheryl (Cheri) Colbus, US Bank On Wednesday, June 26, PBS shines a light on the realities of the human experience Michael Cunningham, Bank of Nevada in space. At 9 p.m., NOVA: First Man on the Moon gives an intimate portrait of Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP American hero Neil Armstrong with interviews with his family and friends. At 10 p.m., Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator A Year in Space goes behind the scenes of astronaut Scott Kelly’s 12-month stay on the Jason Gastwirth, Caesars Entertainment Stephen Greathouse, Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Industry, Retired International Space Station. Then, at 11 p.m., Beyond a Year in Space explores more of Nora Luna, Nathan Adelson Hospice Kelly’s story with his last day in space and his return to Earth. Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates Summer of Space programs will stream following each broadcast and be available on Steve Seroka, Community Volunteer VegasPBS.org and the PBS Video App. Vegas PBS station members like you can view Dr. Linda E.Young, Clark County School District Trustee every episode on Vegas PBS Passport, our exclusive streaming service available to members who donate $60 or more annually or make a sustaining donation of $5 or more FCC LICENSEES monthly. Lola Brooks Linda P. Cavazos As part of the Summer of Space, Vegas PBS KIDS will roll out new spaced-themed Chris Garvey content beginning this month, including educational resources for families and educators Irene A. Cepeda to use all summer long. A special episode of Ready Jet Go!: One Small Step airs June Danielle Ford 17 at 12:30 p.m. The one-hour special features astronomy and scientific exploration.This Deanna L. Wright new program will take viewers on a far-flung adventure, as Jet and his friends journey to Dr. Linda E.Young the moon where they learn about Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission.The special will air on Vegas PBS KIDS and stream for free on the PBS KIDS Video app and Contact Vegas PBS with comments and suggestions: Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television pbskids.org. Three free science learning apps for telephones and mobile tablets are also 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 available including Ready Jet Go! Space Explorer, Bot Builder and Space Scout. 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 Stay tuned next month for even more cosmic programs. July will feature the highly VegasPBS.org • email: [email protected] anticipated American Experience six-hour film, Chasing the Moon, by Academy Award Vegas PBS Source, Volume No. 6, 2019 nominee Robert Stone. The film thoroughly reimagines the race to the moon for a new Anton Tielemans, Vegas PBS Source Art Director generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. Don’t miss an advanced look at the series with PBS Previews: Chasing the Moon on June 5 at 9:30 p.m. Whether you love trains or space ships, Vegas PBS invests your donations in programs that provide thoughtful and thought-provoking science programs to all Southern Nevadans throughout the summer and beyond. We also explore changing social values, relax with music, cooking and drama, and reflect on the civilizations and wars in our past. Programs like these educate and empower individuals, and they are made possible This magazine by your generous gifts. Thank you for being a member of Vegas PBS. is printed on recycled paper Tom Axtell JUNE 2019 5 June 2019 Contents Cover Story 8 Membership Programming to Remember We know that many of our members look forward to the variety of specials available during our membership campaign, and this month is no exception! Departments 5 Message to Our Members Letter from General Manager Tom Axtell 14 Upcoming Member Events 22 A Message from the Vegas PBS Member Services Manager Features 10 Drama Cool Summer Drama 12 Science & Nature The Mystery and Grandeur of Nature 13 Summer of Space 8 15 How-To In the Americas with David Yetman Season 7 16 History Journeys into the Past 17 Secrets of the Dead: World War Speed 19 Arts The Joy of Music, Classical and Popular 20 Spotlight Special LGBTQI+ Programming 32 Les Misérables on Masterpiece Marathon 33 Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks 34 Great Performances at the Met: Carmen 35 Downton Abbey Marathon 13 17 37 Vegas PBS Rewind/Worldview/Jackpot! Program Menu 23 Weekdays/Children’s Lineup 24 Primetime Programming 32 Weekend Daytime Programming 36 Vegas PBS Create Programming 36 Vegas PBS Channels 38 Vegas PBS Sponsors 20 32 JUNE 2019 7 COVER STORY Membership Programming to Remember! Throughout the Month Prince: Rave UN2 the Year 2000 We know that many of our members look Prince: Rave UN2 the host his own television program. Three pro- forward to the variety of specials available Year 2000 grams were filmed at New York City's venera- during our membership campaign, and this Saturday, June 1 at 11 p.m. ble Statler Hilton Hotel, each featuring Buddy Rich and his band with special guests: Ray month is no exception! We are pleased to Originally broadcast on pay-per-view at the Charles, Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, bring some terrific new titles along with past end of 1999 (a fitting year), this concert Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan and Mel Torme. favorites. It is our privilege to bring outstand- showcases Prince’s legendary musical talent Repeats Wednesday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. ing programs to you every day of the year, but and peerless showmanship as he guided fans we can't do it alone. Please phone in with your from one millennium to another.This dazzling Downton Abbey Returns! show of support. Each and every contribution show features performances of his timeless Sunday, June 2 at 8 p.m. is important and appreciated. hits (“Let’s Go Crazy,” “Kiss,” “Purple In anticipation of the September 2019 pre- ALL-NEW SPECIALS Rain,” “1999”) and fan favorites (“She’s miere of the upcoming feature film “Downton Great Scenic Railway Always In My Hair,” “Nothing Compares 2 Abbey,” this special is a nostalgic celebration TRAIN of all aspects of the most successful British Journeys: 150 Years TRIP U”). It’s all backed by a second-to-none band drama ever – the stellar cast, superb writing, on the Right Track See Pg.14 featuring bassist Larry Graham of Sly & The Family Stone. Repeats Wednesday, June 5 at spectacular locations and dazzling costumes. Saturday, June 1 at 3:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Hosted by Jim Carter, who portrayed the Hosted by Grammy-winning musician and The Best of the JAZZ TICKETS! Crawley family’s much-loved butler Mr. storyteller David Holt, this stunning special See Pg.14 Carson, the program features new interviews tells the unforgettable stories of many historic Buddy Rich Show with the cast, writer/creator Julian Fellowes, and scenic tourist railroads in North America. Sunday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. video clips of emotional moments from all six More than just a tour, the program explores This collection of big band performances seasons and exclusive sneak peaks of the how these railroads defined the spirit of an was recorded in 1982 but never broadcast — upcoming movie. Repeats Monday, June 3 at era, creating a new industry and re-writing the in fact, never edited. In that year, the leg- 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. history of transportation. The railroads fea- endary drummer was offered the chance to tured include Verde Canyon Railroad, Golden Spike National Historic Site, Branson Scenic Great Scenic Railway Journeys: 150 Years on the Right Track Railway and several other iconic railways. Repeats Thursday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m.