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www.lptv.org Lakeland Public October/November 2017 Television Educate, Entertain, Enrich and Enlighten. MASTERPIECE SEASON 3 See Page 1. Poldark Revealed Sunday, October 1 at 7pm Follow the cast and crew of POLDARK on location in Cornwall. See how the writer, directors and actors are working to re-create the magic of the original TV series. Masterpiece: Poldark, Season 3 Sundays, October 1 - November 19 at 8pm Season 3 finds Ross and Demelza attempting to repair their relationship, while George Warleggan builds his empire to crush the Poldarks. Elizabeth harbors a dangerous secret, and Dwight is captured during the war with France. Will Ross risk everything to save his friend? Masterpiece: The Collection Sundays, October 8 - November 19 at 9pm World War II is over and Paul Sabine is restoring Paris as the fashion capital of the world. His dresses are a sensation, and only his shady past and an inconvenient corpse block his way to success. Richard Coyle stars as Paul with Mamie Gummer as his rich American wife. Also stars Jenna Thiam as the seamstress who becomes his top model, Frances de la Tour as his devious mother and Tom Riley as his debauched brother, the self-destructive genius behind Paul’s knockout gowns. Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars Thursday, November 23 at 7pm Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends, adults and Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate - albeit amusing - mishaps Also airs on Friday, November 24 at 1am Anne of Green Gables (2016) Thursday, November 23 at 8:30pm This new adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel tells the story of Anne Shirley, a precocious orphan placed in the care of uptight Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew. Neither the adventurous Anne nor the conservative Marilla could anticipate the profound effect they’d have on each other’s lives. Also airs on Friday, November 24 at 2:30am Masterpiece: The Durrells in Corfu, Season 2 Sundays, October 15 - November 19 at 7pm Louisa Durrelland her four children return in the acclaimed series called “irresistible” (The Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (USA Today). The second season continues to chronicle the family’s adventures with the island’s townspeople, customs and wildlife. Doc Martin, Season 4 Saturdays at 7pm starting October 7 Season 4 opens with Martin questioning why he remains in Portwenn. He also reunites with an old girlfriend and he is stunned when Louisa, who left town after he called off their marriage, returns with unexpected news: she's pregnant. Repeated on Thursdays at 8pm starting October 12 American Masters Finding Your Roots, Season 4 Tuesdays at 7pm starting October 3 “Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive” The series returns with Professor Henry Louis Gates exploring the mysteries, Monday, October 30 at 8pm urprises and revelations hidden in the family trees of popular figures including Aziz Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Ansari, Scarlett Johansson, Ted Danson, Larry David, Ava DuVernay, Bryant Gumbel, Poe. Explores the misrepresentations of Poe and reveals how he tapped into what it means Garrison Keillor, William H. Macy, Suzanne Malveaux, Ana Navarro, Amy Schumer, Mary to be human in a modern and sometimes frightening world. Steenburgen, Christopher Walken and more. Also airs on Wednesday, November 1 at 3:30am; Monday, November 6 at 2am Repeated on Thursdays at 4am starting October 5 Nature “Naledi” Wednesday, October 4 at 7pm Born in a rescue camp in the wilderness of Botswana, Naledi the baby elephant loses her mother and faces the world alone. It is now up to a devoted team of caretakers and researchers to urge Naledi to survive and help her find her place in the herd. Also airs on Sunday, October 8 at 1am Nature “Fox Tales” Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm Intelligent, resilient and bold, the red fox can change its behavior to thrive in new environments, from urban locales to the Arctic tundra. New scientific research offers a fascinating look into the secret life of these foxes. Also airs on Friday, October 13 at 3am; Sunday, October 15 at 1am OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 - HIGHLIGHTS 1 General Manager’s Message Thanks For Supporting Lakeland Public TV! I’m not sure what happened to our summer, but it’s gone. That said, fall is my favorite The September pledge drive has come to an end. We happily report a great success! time of the year, the mosquitoes are gone and the colors are beautiful. With the beauty We extend a big “Thank You!” to everyone who called in a pledge of support of fall, we also know that winter isn’t too far off. The good news is that with winter, Thanks to American Legion Post 134 of Walker and the Verndale Lions Club for there’s more time available for indoor activities like watching your favorite programs providing “Challenge Grants” during the September pledge drive. on Lakeland Public Television! This October is no exception. Take some time to look over this edition of Highlights so you don’t miss any of the great programs coming up this month. Congratulations to the 2017 Cruise Winner! I hear from a lot of folks that they really miss the concerts that we had done in the Congratulations to Michelle Hawkins of Bemidji - the winning past. Our partners at the Sanford Center have been going through some transitions, participant in the 2017 “Watch Lakeland News...Win A Cruise” but I think we are at a point that we will be bringing some new acts into the region again. contest. The drawing for the cruise was held on Monday, August I’m hoping that by the next edition of Highlights we will have an announcement or two 28 LIVE during Lakeland News. for you. Throughout the 12 week run of the contest, 295 viewers had Last month I hope you had a chance to watch all or part of The Vietnam War. While it their postcard drawn as potential qualifiers. Of those, 176 saw may be difficult to watch due to the nature of the content, it is an extremely important their name on the news and called within the specified time to program. This powerful look at this event in our history is an important reminder of the qualify for the final drawing. The finalists were from 47 different tragedy of war. We held a screening event for area veterans in Walker at the Northern cities in Minnesota, 1 city in Wisconsin, 1 city in North Dakota, Lights Events Center the week before The Vietnam War documentary started airing in and 1 city in South Dakota. September and it was a great day with over 80 people attending the screening. Everyone there was moved by the screening. Here were just a few of the comments we received Insight - New Local Program! from the veterans present: This locally produced series is a co-production of mOppenheim.TV and Lakeland "Powerful! Will take me a long time to get over this one hour. Every citizen should watch Public Television that highlights the work of nonprofit organizations and leaders from this, especially High School." "Thank you for all the efforts and investment you have made to bring across north central Minnesota. out a better perspective on this tragic war - both sides." "I could feel 50 years of tension in the room." "It made a man of me at 20 years of age, worst hell I'll ever get through. I pulled the lanyard RREAL - Jason Edens on a 105 Howitzer... the 1 millionth round fired in six months." REGION 2 ARTS COUNCIL - Laura Seter This program really shows the power of Public Television and hits home with the Sunday, October 1 at 6:30pm; Friday, October 6 at 9:30pm value of public television to the American people. Even though this is a national program, ARIC - Bill Blackwell Jr. the funds that we, and all of the nation’s public television stations, raise locally make all BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA - Andrea Ohnstad the national programming possible. Thank you! Sunday, October 8 at 6:30pm; Friday, October 13 at 9:30pm Since I’m saying thank you, I also want to sincerely thank those folks that made a INITIATIVE FOUNDATION - Matt Varilek financial contribution or helped in any way during our September pledge drive. Your GEORGE W. NEILSON FOUNDATION - Paul Welle support is much appreciated. Sunday, October 15 at 6:30pm; Friday, October 20 at 9:30pm As I’m writing this article in mid September, we still have two weeks left to reach our goal of adding 500 new supporters before the end of September. Right now I’m LAKELAND PUBLIC TELEVISION - Bill Sanford, Jeff Hanks, Dennis Weimann hopeful that we will reach this goal, but I’m concerned. Over the last year we’ve been FAITH IN ACTION FOR CASS COUNTY - Theresa Eclov struggling in acquiring new members. If you’ve never been a supporter or you haven’t Sunday, October 22 at 6:30pm; Friday, October 27 at 9:30pm contributed in a while, maybe it’s time for you to do your part and help support the VILLAGE OF HOPE - Sandy Hennum programs you enjoy on Lakeland Public Television. We are the only truly local television BEMIDJI COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF - Mary Mitchell, Hannah Klemm station throughout northern and central Minnesota and we need your help to keep Sunday, October 29 at 6:30pm; Friday, November 3 at 9:30pm bringing you not only great national programs like The Vietnam War, but the local programs that no one else in our region will do.