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MAGAZINE December 2017 “American Masters: This Is Bob Hope” Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives. Details page 6. From the Director Dear Friend, allows them to stream over 1,000 hours of their favorite PBS programming anytime on almost any With only days device. AETN Passport also has special perks. For remaining in 2017, instance, you’ll be able to binge-watch the entire new I want to thank you season of “Victoria” on Passport beginning January for your financial 14. No need to wait for the broadcasts! support. You have helped make so much Gift memberships to new donors also count toward great programming our New Member Challenge. The Windgate possible this year… “Victoria,” “Grantchester,” Foundation has generously offered $100,000 if we “Endeavour,” “Poldark” and much more on can add 7,500 new members by June 30, 2018! “Masterpiece,” plus “Command and Control” on “American Experience,” “The Great British On another note, I’m proud to say we have Baking Show,” “Finding Your Roots,” “The surpassed 5,000 Sustainers – loyal donors who Vietnam War,” “Antiques Roadshow”… the list give on an ongoing monthly basis. We began the would fill this entire magazine. Sustainer program just over 5 years ago and it has made such a difference! Knowing we can rely on We are so grateful for your generous support of Sustainer money each and every month not only AETN’s programming. helps support your PBS favorites, it has allowed AETN to make special purchases like “A Place The unique programs you make possible on AETN to Call Home,” “The Doctor Blake Mysteries,” have a wide-reaching, positive impact on our state. “Midsomer Murders” and more. They help children learn, bring the best of arts and culture into our homes, and take us deeper into Once again, THANK YOU for being an active history, science and current events. part of your Public Television station. Your support makes a big difference in how AETN operates. You The December Membership Campaign is under keep our voice independent, and guarantee we way – your opportunity to renew your support don’t have to appeal to the largest possible audience. or give an additional gift to support your favorite You enable us to select programs that reflect your programs. 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Taped live at the historic Ryman Audito- Guests include Mary Duff, the Billie Barry rium, “The Mother Church Of Country Kids and the renowned Kilkenny Presenta- Music,” in Nashville, Tennessee, Alan tion Choir. 12/09/2017 at 6 p.m. Jackson delivers a powerful performance featuring songs from his very personal “David Gilmour: Live in Pompeii” Join release “Precious Memories.” Showcas- the Pink Floyd singer-guitarist for a spectacu- ing his heartfelt renditions of some of the lar concert featuring lasers, pyrotechnics and most popular hymns of the church includ- stellar performances from an all-star band. ing “How Great Thou Art,” “In The Gar- Shot in the legendary Roman amphitheatre, den,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and more. the program highlights an artist at the top of 12/03/2017 at 3 p.m. his game. 12/02/2017 at 9:30 p.m. “Andrea Bocelli: Cinema - Great Perfor- “The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau mances” From the internationally famous Coliseum” Join Willie Nelson, Waylon Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood, Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristof- Andrea Bocelli pays musical tribute to the sil- ferson -“the Mt. Rushmore of country ver screen in a lush concert of beloved songs music”-for this live concert recorded in from the movies. Joined by Grammy-win- 1990. The Highwaymen perform classics ning producer David Foster, the renowned like “Big River,” “Me and Bobby McGee” tenor performs memorable favorites from and “Always on My Mind.” 12/05/2017 at blockbuster classics including The Godfather, 9:30 p.m. and 12/10/2017 at 4:30 p.m. Scent of a Woman, Dr. Zhivago, Once Upon a Time in America, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and “Hitman: David Foster and Friends” many more. 12/10/2017 at 6 p.m. Legendary songwriter, producer and mae- stro to the stars David Foster has generated “Christmas with Daniel O’Donnell” Join some of the world’s best known popular O’Donnell and special guests for a winter music, and collaborated with a veritable wonderland of yuletide carols and seasonal “Who’s Who” of superstars in a career that spans more than three decades. In celebra- “Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed tion of his remarkable achievements - Live” Experience the memorable 50th including 15 Grammy Awards and a host of anniversary performance of the band’s other accolades - some of the biggest names seminal album, including “Nights in White in contemporary music gather for a one- Satin,” recorded live with full orchestra night-only concert that brings down the from Toronto’s Sony Centre. Jeremy Irons house. 12/03/2017 at 11 a.m. narrates. 12/03/2017 at 9 a.m. “John Legend: Live from the Artist’s “Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectac- Den” John Legend celebrated the release of ular (My Music)” Celebrate legends of the his new album, “Darkness and Light,” with an 60s and 70s brought together in a once-in- unforgettable performance at Manhattan’s his- a-lifetime concert: Aretha Franklin, James toric Riverside Church for his episode of “Live Brown, Ben E. King and the Drifters, from the Artist’s Den.” From the same pulpit Dionne Warwick, the Isley Brothers, Percy where, fifty years earlier, Martin Luther King, Sledge, Little Anthony & the Imperials and Jr. delivered an electrifying “A Time To Break more greats. 12/02/2017 at 12 p.m. and Silence” speech, Legend presented a magnifi- 12/03/2017 at 4:30 p.m. cent set of brand new songs offering messages of love and hope. 12/09/2017 at 11:30 p.m. “Tommy Emmanuel: Center Stage” & “Tommy Emmanuel: Music Gone Pub- “Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories” is lic” Revisit many of Tommy Emmanuel’s a two-hour special that abounds with spiri- greatest performances for PBS over the tual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel last decade from previous features such medleys reminding viewers of their shared as “Center Stage,” “Tommy Emmanuel & family values based on loving and heartfelt Friends - Live from The Balboa Theatre” beliefs. This nostalgic special will lift your and “Live and Solo from Pensacola, Flori- spirits, heal your heart and take you into the da.”12/02/2017 at 10:30 a.m., 12/02/2017 safe haven of your past with promises for a at 8 p.m., and 12/04/2017 at 9 p.m. brighter tomorrow. 12/02/2017 at 6 p.m. Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.