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ROBIN WILLIAMS REMEMBERED LOCALLY A PIONEERS OF TELEVISION SPECIAL GROWN SHOWS FROM WCTE IN NOV. & DEC.

DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE NOV. 29 ~ DEC. 7 〉 NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 7

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DOWNTON ABBEY NATURE: REDISCOVERED BEST OF BIRDS

BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED

TENNESSEE TRIBUTE TO ERNIE FORD BRUCE AMAZING GRACE SPRINGSTEEN

50 YEARS OF KRISTEN CHENOWITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY COMING HOME

WCTE is delighted to help you explore the worlds of music, health, drama and nature from November 29 through December 7 during our membership drive. We are proud to bring you authentic programming that educates, informs and inspires on a daily basis.

WCTE/PBS is donor-supported television. Everything we do - from educational outreach and community events to award-winning local productions and signature PBS programs - is possible because of viewers like you. Thank You for your generosity. To make a pledge, call or go online: 1 - 8 0 0 - 8 1 8 - 2 3 3 8 wcte.org/memberdrive ***Membership Drive Shows may be found marked with asterisks in the program grid on pages 14-17. Staff & Contents Management Public Television from the Upper Cumberland (931) 528-2222 or (800) 282-9283 Becky Magura Locally Grown Shows A peek at Jodi Pitts 4 President & CEO Auction Coordinator WCTE Productions for November & Celeste Bennett Cindy Putman ~ Ready to December. Account Manager Learn Tools Faciliator Mary Boring Nathaniel Rich American Graduate The new proj- NATURE: 6 Asst. to the CEO/Special Projects Programming and Master ect manager for the “American Gradu- Reggie Brown Control Associate BEST OF BIRDS ate: Let’s Make It Happen” initiative. Education & Community Seth Stanger Engagement Associate Sales & Development

Everybody’s Welcome at John’s Desirée Duncan Assistant 7 Director of Content Place Recently included in the Na- Shannon Terry Allison Fox Membership Coordinator tional Historic Register, the little bar Grant Manager/Development Ralph Welch played a big role in improving race Assistant Director of Engineering/ Technology relations in Cookeville and the Upper Craig Gray Business Development Producer Rick Wells Cumberland. Craig LeFevre Senior Producer/Director Master Control Op Manager Lee Wray - American 8 ART Prowl Artists at WCTE The Avery Owens Graduate Program Manager station hosts artists Paul Miktarian & Director of Advancement Linda Johnson during the ART Prowl. Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council On our cover Lillian Hartgrove, Chair Andrea Burckhard Jere Hargrove, Vice-Chair Marc L. Burnett ROBIN WILLIAMS Dr. Wali R. Kharif, Secretary Mona Copeland Tom Janney, Treasurer Morris Irby REMEMBERED Becky Magura, Nina Lunn A Pioneers of Television Special WCTE Pres. & CEO Mike Galligan Jack Stites For decades, actor and comedian Robin Williams Dr. Kathy Bertram Dr. Alan Tatum delighted audiences with his quirky and manic Community comedic style in roles like “Mork and Mindy,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and Advisory Board “The Birdcage.” PBS remembers the life of this Dr. Steve Copeland, DVM Jack Barton legendary entertainer. Story on p.22. Diana Baranowski Lissa Parks Kelly Swallows Ben Newman Dr. Carl Owens Program guides

9 Daytime Programming Hal L. Harder - Managing Editor Ready to Learn and weekend guide [email protected] For on-air, print and website advertising and 10 Primetime Programming promotion information, contact Avery Owens at Quality PBS evening programs 931.528.2222, ext 220 or [email protected] p.15

WCTE Close-Up is published bi-monthly. It is mailed to individuals, corporations and foundations who contribute $35 or more to WCTE WCTE-HD Ch. 22.1, WCTE-WORLD SD Ch. 22.2 annually. Third class postage at Cookeville, Tennessee. Phone: 931.528.2222. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Send address & WCTE-Create SD Ch. 22.3 changes to WCTE, P.O. Box 2040, Cookeville, Tennessee 38502. Check out the schedule on the website at www.wcte.org. January/February 2014 | 3 COMING TO YOU FROM WCTE IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

ONE ON ONE WITH BECKY MAGURA Becky’s “One on One” November guest is none other than Country Legend Brenda Lee. In December, Becky ‘s interview is with Collins Key, who was the first magician to make it to the finals in “America’s Got Talent”

Thursdays - 8:30pm

TENNESSEE TABLE Pick Tennessee Products joined forces with WCTE to bring you this “Live Green Tennessee” Thanksgiving special about local chefs meeting local farmers at a Nashville farm, culminating in an unforgettable dinner. Sunday, Nov. 23 - 6pm Monday, Nov. 24 - 7pm Wednesday, Nov. 26 - 7pm Thursday, Nov. 27 - 8pm Sunday, Dec. 14 - 11am & 3pm Thursday, Dec. 20 - 3:30pm Sunday, Dec, 21 - 6pm Live Green Tennessee - Mondays - 7pm Join Host Melinda Keifer every week and explore how local farmers, gardeners and neighbors are using our agricultural heritage and local wisdom to help live greener, more prosperous and helathy lives.

THE WATSON BROWN SHOW Tennessee Tech fans throughout the region can follow Golden Eagle football with a weekly call-in show starring the popular fifth-year Golden Eagle Head Coach, Watson Brown, and hosted by the Cookev- ille Herald-Citizen’s managing editor, Buddy Pearson. The broadcast is simulcast on both TV and radio. Mondays at 5pm Encores Mon. at 10pm & Wed. at 9pm

PLEASE NOTE: WCTE WILL be airing the TTU Homecoming Parade LIVE on November 8 at 10:30am. HOWEVER, WCTE WILL NOT be airing the TTU Homecoming game as those rights were awarded to ESPN. BSO BACKSTAGE Join Host Desirée Duncan and Bryan Symphony Orchestra Conductor/ Music Director Dan Allcott as they discuss the Bryan Symphony Or- chestra at Tennessee Tech Univer- sity’s upcoming concert featuring Britten’s orchestral guide and a Beethoven Tour de force on Nov 16.

Thursday, Nov. 13 - 10pm Saturday, Nov. 15 - 11am

SILENT STRUGGLES OF OUR SENIORS A WCTE-produced documentary bringing to light the struggles senior citizens are facing and offering solutions to help make their golden years truly golden. Sunday, Nov. 9 - 10pm Sunday, Nov. 16 - 6pm Wednesday, Nov. 26 - 7:30pm Sunday, Dec. 21 - 4pm & 10:30pm Thursday, Dec. 20 - 3:30pm

48th ANNUAL COOKEVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE Join host Lee Wray as WCTE brings you all the joy and excitement of Cookeville’s Christmas Parade, complete with floats, bands, a PBS character and Santa!

Thursday, Dec. 25 - 12pm & 9pm

MASTERSINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: TheAug Many 10 - 4pm, Moods Aug of 10 Christmas - 10pm, Aug 12- 10pm, Aug 14 - 7pm, Pour someAug egg 17 nog, - 1pm put on your comfy slippers, snuggle up on the couch and enjoy one of the best choral groups in the Upper Cumberland as they sing you into the Christmas spirit. Tuesday, Dec. 21 - 4:30pm Thursday, Dec. 25 - 11:30am & 8:30pm Friday, Dec. 26 - 10:30pm Nov/Dec 2014 | 5 New Project Manager for the American Graduate Initiative ee Wray recently joined the WCTE team as the American Graduate Project Manager. Wray Lcomes to WCTE from eleven years at radio group Cookeville Communications, where he was Assistant General Manager and a morning show personality on 98.5 KISS FM. He has also worked at Tennessee Tech University and has served on various community advisory boards and councils.

“I am extremely excited to have been selected to manage the American Graduate initiative.” re- marked Lee. “With the recent announcements of new jobs for the region, there has never been a better time to motivate business, industry, media, schools, students and parents to join together to WCTE and Highlands Workforce Development and Education staff. Front row L to R: Beth work and increase our region’s graduation rate. We Johnson, Highlands Workforce Development & Education Coordinator; Desiree Duncan, will build on existing programs to continue to de- WCTE Director of Content; Lee Wray, WCTE American Graduate Project Manager; Allison Fox, WCTE Grant Administrator; Becky Magura, WCTE President & CEO. Back row L to R: Julia Hud- velop a strong workforce for the Highlands. Joining dleston, Highlands Workforce Development & Education Liaison; Lillian Hartgrove, Highlands forces with statewide and local organizations, we Workforce Development & Education Vice President; Tina Thurman, Highlands Workforce will help our youth reach their full potential.” Development & Education Liaison.

6 | WCTE Close-Up EVERYBODY’S WELCOME AT JOHN’S PLACE Airing Thurs., Dec 11 - 10pm; Sun., Dec. 14 - 3:30pm; Sat., Dec. 27 - 3:30pm; Sun., Dec 28 - 6:30pm “Stereotypes were confronted head on, and John’s Place helped folks see persons for who they were, not the color of their skin.” ~ Dr. Michael Birdwell ome of the legendary for them to interact freely,” wrote Dr. John Dog and staple on Birdwell. “Town and gown, black and Hthe Cookeville map since white, rich and poor, found common the 1940s, John’s Place is a fondly ground at John’s. For a region largely remembered spot for the towns- lacking in racial diversity, John’s Place people of Cookeville, TN and initiated many individuals first inter- students and alumni of Tennessee action with a person of color. Stereo- Technological University. Originally types were confronted head on, and Ed’s Place, former owner John Lee John’s Place helped folks see persons McClellan served as an ambas- for who they were, not the color of sador in the community during their skin.” the annexation of West Cookeville into the town proper and during “Though John’s Place fell into disrepair the integration of Cookeville City in recent years it has recently under- Schools following the burning of gone a resurgence. Due to the efforts Darwin School in 1963. John’s Place of the indefatigable Mary Alice Mc- has been a home away from home Clellan, John’s Place was listed on the for students at TTU for many years National Register of Historic Places in and the site has recently been in- January of 2011 for its role in improv- cluded on the National Register of ing race relations in the Upper Cum- Historic Places. berland. Once again people sit along Dr. Micheal Birdwell, owner Mary Alice McClellan the horseshoe bar munching happily “John’s Place brought people of all and Becky Magura in front the the National on a John Dog and washing it down types together, providing a venue Historic Places sign outside of John’s Place. with a cold libation.

Need a Christmas present idea? Give a gift that is truly from the Upper Cumberland! The “Everybody’s Welcome at John’s Place” DVD is now available for purchase ~ call 931.528.2222.

Noc/Dec 2014 | 7 ART Prowl Artists at WCTE by Shannon Terry

rtistic passion and high-energy come perceptions.” She together for the 14th annual ART considers her works AProwl studio tour, a free event, which “a link between takes place Friday, November 7 from noon- artist and viewer 8:00 pm and Saturday, November 8 from sharing the same in- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in various locations on timate experience.” Cookeville’s Historic WestSide. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet more than 50 For the second year, local artists, buy one of a kind artwork and the WestSide Busi- see art demonstrations. ness Association is the primary under- WCTE’s new downtown studio at 229 East writer for the event, Broad Street is proud to host artists Paul which is also supported by a grant from the Miktarian and Linda Johnson. Cookeville Art’s Council, members of ART Paul’s artistic ability Prowl and community partners. first came to light when he created his The Prowl is the key fundraiser for non-profit first cats over 9 years ART Round Tennessee, which touts a wide ago in a program variety of artists who work in various media organized by Pace- including: oil and acrylic painting, clay ves- setters. His colorful sels and sculpture, wood vessels and furni- work has graced sev- ture, fiber art, paper and book art, up-cycled eral art shows and metal art and jewelry. Friday, Nov. 7 noon-8 p.m. one-person exhibits. Charity’s Bake Shop & Café (formerly Sweet Sat., Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sallie’s) will serve as this year’s Welcome Cen- Linda primarily Meet 50+ artists in studios, galleries works in clay and in her artist statement, she ter where Prowlers can pick up event maps and purchase the new ART Prowl t-shirts. and other locations in Historic notes that “with each piece I try to incor- WestSide and Downtown Cookeville. porate a sense of mystery and fascination, For information, visit artprowl.com. eluding prediction, stretching and altering www.artprowl.com 8 | WCTE Close-Up Create a Lasting Legacy Daytime Through Planned Giving Schedule Weekdays & Ready to Learn

Be a part of the Upper Cumberland’s future by 5:00 AM Classical Stretch: 1:00 PM Sesame Street

including a gift to WCTE-TV/PBS in your estate plans. 5:30 AM Sit and Be Fit 1:30 PM Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About 6:00 AM Wild Kratts, (Dec) Odd Squad That 6:30 AM Wild Kratts ince 1979, WCTE-TV/PBS has brought the unique benefits of public 2:00 PM Clifford The Big Red Dog 7:00 AM Curious George television to our beloved Upper Cumberland. We bring the world 7:30 AM Curious George 2:30 PM Curious George to you with national shows that educate, entertain and inspire, S 8:00 AM Daniel Tiger 3:00 PM Arthur AND we tell the world our stories and celebrate our culture and arts 8:30 AM Daniel Tiger 3:30 PM Arthur, (Dec) Odd Squad with locally produced programs that often make it to the national and 9:00 AM Sesame Street 4:00 PM Wild Kratts international stage. 10:00 AM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:30 AM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 4:30 PM Wild Kratts Education has always been our priority and WCTE builds community 11:00 AM Peg + Cat 5:00 PM Martha Speaks MWF partnerships to enrich in our region with educational outreach programs 11:30 AM Peg + Cat Maya and Miguel TR like the “Ready to Learn” initiative and the “American Graduate: Let’s 12:00 PM Super Why 5:30 PM Nightly Business Report 12:30 PM Thomas & Friends Make It Happen” initiative. 6:00 PM PBS NewsHour

Then there are the events like Stations of Imagination, our free Commu- Saturdays nity Cinema, WCTE’s Great TV Auction and this year, the very first Craft 5:00 AM Barney & Friends 12:00 PM America’s Test Kitchen Beer Festival held in Cookeville. 5:30 AM Angelina Ballerina: 12:30 PM Chef John Besh’s The Next Steps Family Table In short, we’re so much more than a television station. We love the Up- 6:00 AM Curious George 1:00 PM Movable Feast per Cumberland and we are proud to make a significant contribution to 6:30 AM Daniel Tiger 1:30 PM Tennessee Crossroads the quality of life to our area. 7:00 AM Daniel Tiger 2:00 PM Tennessee Wildside 7:30 AM Dinosaur Train You can help ensure that WCTE will remain a vibrant and vital Upper 2:30 PM Live Green Tennessee 8:00 AM Sesame Street Cumberland resource for generations to come with a major or planned 3:00 PM Volunteer Gardener gift. A gift from your estate, through one of a variety of estate planning 8:30 AM Dinosaur Train vehicles including wills, trusts, life insurance, and retirement assets, will 9:00 AM This Old House 3:30 PM P. Allen Smith’s enrich the lives of our communities while offering tax advantages to you 9:30 AM Ask This Old House 4:00 PM America’s Heartland and your family. 10:00 AM Hometime 4:30 PM Motorweek

10:30 AM Various Woodworking 5:00 PM Sewing w Nancy For more information about how you can help create a lasting legacy Shows 5:30 PM Fons and Porter’s through planned giving, please contact WCTE President and CEO 11:00 AM Rick Steves’ Europe Love of Quilting Becky Magura at [email protected] or 931.528.2222, ext 211. 11:30 AM Martha Stewart’s Cooking School 6:00 PM Lawrence Welk

Sundays

5:00 AM Sid the Science Kid 10:00 AM Cat in the Hat 5:30 AM Peg + Cat 10:30 AM Wild Kratts 6:00 AM Curious George 11:00 AM Dr. Bob Show 6:30 AM Curious George 11:30 AM McLaughlin Group 7:00 AM Daniel Tiger 12:00 PM Moyers & Company 7:30 AM Daniel Tiger 12:30 PM To the Contrary with 8:00 AM Sesame Street Bonnie Erbe 8:30 AM Dinosaur Train 9:00 AM Dinosaur Train 1:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show 9:30 AM Peg + Cat 2:00 PM Classic Gospel

Nov/Dec 2014 | 9 Primetime / Nov. 1 - 11 *Schedule subject to change

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Navy Seals Their Untold Story Veterans Day, Tues, Nov. 11 Despite the widespread attention paid to the SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) since they eliminated Osama bin Laden, the story of how these clandestine comman- does evolved in response to changing threats — from WWII to the War on Terror — and how their extraor- dinary abilities shaped U.S. and world history, has remained untold. Few people know the unheralded tales of the first frogmen who dared to face almost certain death with little training, scant equipment and untested tactics.

The film revisits the most riveting missions of each era, and PBS is pleased to tell the story of how the SEALs changed the nature of the Navy’s special operations,” says Bill Gardner, Vice President, Programming and De- velopment, PBS. “As part of the PBS Stories of Service initiative, this film will provide a deeper understand- ing of our nation’s military history through the eyes of those who have served our country.”

The Navy’s first Special Warfare Units go back to World War II, and, without them, many of the chapters of that conflict — including the invasion of Normandy and in subsequent conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq — might have been written with different outcomes.

“We are told that this is the first time Naval Special War- fare has assisted with the research of a documentary about the teams and their forefathers,” says filmmaker Carol L. Fleisher. “We believe this is the first time a documentary has framed the history of the world through the lens of firsthand SEAL reports and missions – some of which have only recently been declassified.”

Nov/Dec 2014 | 11 Primetime / Nov. 12 - 22

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MASTERPIECE: CONTEMPORARY Worricker: Salting the Battlefield Sun, Nov. 16 The Worricker trilogy concludes with Johnny (Bill Nighy) and Margot (Helena Bonham Carter) managing to stay ahead of an international dragnet all across Europe. British Prime Minister Alec Beasley (Ralph Fiennes) and old MI5 colleague Jill Tankard (Judy Davis) desperately want Johnny back — but for different reasons. Who will win this frenzied game of spy versus spy?

Cats Fri, Nov. 21 One of musical theater’s biggest blockbusters returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES for an encore presentation. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats reigned over an 18-year Broadway run and unending tour- ing productions that continue to travel the globe. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Webber’s hit-filled stage version boasts musical highlights aplenty, including Elaine Paige’s return to her original role as Grizabella, the faded “glamour cat” singing the show-stopping ballad “Memory.” Nov/Dec 2014 | 13 Primetime / Nov. 23 - Dec. 3

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JAY LENO CELEBRATED IN THE KENNEDY CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE Sunday, Nov. 23 & Nov. 25 It was in May of 1992 when Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson as Tonight Show host. Prior to becoming host, Leno had been the exclusive guest host on The Tonight Show Star- ring Johnny Carson since September 1987. He first appeared as a guest on the show March 2, 1977, and he made numerous additional appearances on the show, as well as NBC’s former program Late Night with David Letterman. An indefatigable per- former, Leno loves to test his humor live on audiences across the nation, performing over 100 live appearances in nightclubs, theaters, and stadiums each year. The Mark Twain Prize special features a star-studded cast of Leno’s friends and colleagues including top entertainers and comedians, Kevin Eubanks, Jimmy Fallon, Jamie Foxx, Chelsea Handler, Seth Meyers, Jerry Seinfeld, JB Smoove, Wanda Sykes and a special appearance by Betty White. The evening pays tribute to the humor and accomplish- ments of the comedy icon.

Nov/Dec 2014 | 15 Primetime / Dec. 3 - Dec. 14

16 | WCTE Close-Up MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PROGRAM Zooming in for a Close-Up

Downton Abbey Rediscovered Sunday, Nov. 30 For the millions of devoted viewers eagerly awaiting the debut of the new season of “Downton Abbey” on MASTERPIECE on January 4, 2015, relief is on the way. On November 30, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from the past four seasons and a few delectable de- lights from Season Five. The program includes a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite scenes.

The highest-rated drama in PBS history “Downton Ab- bey,” has continued to captivate viewers for four seasons with its intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Over the years audiences have been gripped by the wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises faced by the Crawley family and the household staff.

Structured around three themes, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED explores “Downton Abbey: Up to Now,” “The Men of Downton and the Women They Love” and “Love, Lies and Scandal at Downton Abbey.” Interviews with creator and writer Julian Fellowes and executive producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge provide an overview for the series and the upcoming season, which is sure to include more drama, rivalry, intrigue, jealousy, ambition and romance.

Nov/Dec 2014 | 17 Primetime / Dec. 15 - Dec. 25

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A compelling look at the future of faith through six epic pilgrimages.

Sacred Journeys With Bruce Feiler Tuesdays, Dec 16-30

Join host Bruce Feiler on a unprecedented journey to the world’s most meaningful landscapes and rigorous pilgrimmages, all undertaken in one remarkable year. Viewers travel around the globe with Feiler as they follow six journeys to sacred sites. The series spans several continents to open a fascinating window into the human quest and takes viewers through history and across the world on faith explorations. Each hour-long episode follows a modern day pilgrim on a private spiritual pilgrimmage:

~Allahabad, India - pilgrims gather to purify them- selves on the bank of the Ganges. ~Shikoku, Japan - pilgrims walk an 870-mile trail, visiting 88 temples. ~Lourdes, France - wounded warriors seek healing in the waters of Lourdes. ~Osogbo, Nigeria - pilgrims attend an annual festival celebrating the Yoruba Goddess Osun. ~Jerusalem, Isreal - pilgrims pray in the most sacred city in the world. ~Mecca, Saudi Arabia - pilgrims journey to the Hajj. “The most common theme in religion today is that everyone is a journey,” says Feiler, bestselling author, scholar, adventurer. “In this series, we have a chance to experience that firsthand, and we invite viewers to ask their own questions as they travel with others to some of the holiest spots on earth. Religion, in many ways, is about the interplay of past and present. Journeys like this help keep that conversation alive.”

Nov/Dec 2014 | 19 Primetime / Dec. 26 - Dec. 31

20 | WCTE Close-Up PBS Wins 11 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards

INDEPENDENT LENS “The Invisible War”

PBS, America’s most trusted news source, programs were honored with 11 awards at the 35th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards - more than any other organization. Best Documentary – INDEPENDENT LENS “The Invisible War” Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story in a News Magazine – Need to Know: Dying to Get Back

Outstanding Coverage a Current News Story - Long-Form – FRONTLINE “Syria Behind the Lines” D O W N T O N A B B E Y Free Premier Screening Outstanding Investigative Journalism - Long-Form – INDEPENDENT LENS “The Invisible War” Outstanding Historical Programming - Long-Form – THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting - Long-Form – FRONTLINE “The Retirement Gamble” Outstanding Arts and Culture Programming – POV “Herman’s House” Outstanding Science and Technology Programming – NOVA “Manhunt - Boston Bombers” You Are Invited Outstanding Research ...to a sneak peak of the intrigue & drama of Season 5. Please join WCTE for – FRONTLINE “Outlawed in Pakistan” afternoon tea followed by a screening of the first hour of the new season! Dressing in costume is optional but encouraged. Outstanding Editing: Documentary and Long-Form – INDEPENDENT LENS “Detropia” Sat. Dec. 13 at 1pm Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Episodic Cookeville Performing Arts Center – FRONTLINE League of Denial “Dangerous Love Affair” Trailer 10 East Broad St., Cookeville, TN Nov/Dec 2014 | 21 Robin at the USO, Kuwait, 2007

ROBIN WILLIAMS REMEMBERED A PIONEERS OF TELEVISION SPECIAL Revealing the Last In-Depth Television Interview of Robin Williams and a Star-Studded Celebration of the Late Actor’s Work Airing Tuesdays, July 1-15, 7pm-8pm

he one-hour special will feature Featured interviews include remem- Williams’ last full-length televi- brances from co-stars Henry Winkler Tsion interview, including never- (“Happy Days”), and Yakov Smirnoff before-seen footage of his comments (“Moscow on the Hudson”), to come- on life and work, tributes by those who dians Louie Anderson, Paul Rodriguez, knew and worked with him closely in Rick Overton, Blake Clark, and Pauly all phases of his career, and clips from Shore, and comedy producer George iconic moments throughout his career. Schlatter. Other interviews about Wil- Williams shares stories about his first liams include: Penny Marshall, the late stand-up act, his desire to be a serious Jonathan Winters, Whoopi Goldberg, dramatic actor and his tireless efforts to Jerry Stiller and Jimmie Walker. entertain U.S. troops overseas. “We were fortunate to sit down with The program also includes an exclusive, Robin Williams quite recently for the new interview with Williams’ former PIONEERS OF TELEVISION series,” said “Mork & Mindy” co-star Pam Dawber, The Fonz and Mork from Ork executive producer Steve Boettcher. who shares for the first time on camera “We wanted to share with PBS viewers since his death, her memories of Celebrities and friends of the late actor the Robin that we saw – the very working with him. Dawber was the were recently interviewed by filmmak- unassuming, caring, genuine and actor who worked most closely with ers Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein gentle man who took his acting seri- Robin Williams, and for the longest ously, but was able to make others at the famed Comedy Store in Los stretch -- more than four years. The two laugh. We hope this special provides Angeles, where they shared stories and remained friends long after the show’s more insight to this incredible man, in end and had spoken just a few weeks discussed Williams’ body of work, from his own words.” before his death. stand-up to television to film. 22 | WCTE Close-Up Program Sponsors A grateful and sincere thank you to our valued underwriters! Directors’ Circle Jim & Mickie Akenson Scott & Mona Copeland Luna & Herren All Safe Self Storage Cumberland County County Antiques Road- Investment Group Business & Playhouse show (Sat.) 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Be Your Child’s #1 Fan Ask your child to read aloud what he or she has written for school. Be an enthusiastic listener. Encourage them to create their own stories and write them down to share.