December 2019 Spotlight KEN BURNS: COUNTRY MUSIC FRONTLINE the Pension Gamble Tuesday, December 10 at 9 P.M
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Lexington • Jackson • Martin December 2019 spotlight KEN BURNS: COUNTRY MUSIC FRONTLINE The Pension Gamble Tuesday, December 10 at 9 p.m. Join host Kathy Mattea to learn more about How state governments and Wall Street led the making of the epic documentary series America's public pensions into a $4-trillion devoted to the history of this truly Ameri- hole. Correspondent Martin Smith investi- can art form. Features interviews with Ro- gates the consequences for teachers, police, sanne Cash, along with Ken Burns and firefighters, and other public servants and other members of the filmmaking team. who will be held accountable? EARTH’S SACRED WONDERS CHEFS MARCUS AND VIVIAN: Tuesday, December 3 at 8:30 p.m. A TASTE OF WHAT’S NEXT Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Journey to the world's landmark spiritual sites, captured in full glory with awe- Vivian Howard & Marcus Samuelsson have inspiring visuals. Using the latest camera been traveling around the country to better and drone technology, the program reveals understand immigrant foodways. While in the amazing scale, ingenuity and faith em- Los Angeles,the two chefs visit Grand Cen- bodied in these remarkable places of wor- tral Market to meet new friends who con- ship. tribute to the richness of L.A.'s food scene. GREAT PERFORMANCES ORNAMENT OF THE WORLD Tuesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. An Intimate Evening with David Foster Friday, December 6 at 8 p.m. Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Enjoy a star-studded concert with celebrat- Toledo, this is the story of a remarkable 800 ed 16-time GRAMMY Award winner Da- -year period when Muslims, Christians, and vid Foster as he explores the music of his Jews in medieval Spain forged a common career with guest artists Loren Allred, Pia cultural identity that often transcended their Toscano, Fernando Varela, Sheléa, religious differences. Katharine McPhee and more. 5th ANNUAL OUR JACKSON HOME HOLIDAY SHOW Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. Friday, December 20 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 24 at 8 p.m. Celebrate the legendary Queen of Soul and the first woman inducted into the Rock & It’s time to gather ’round the ol’ Christmas Roll Hall of Fame with her greatest hits tree again and join us for the 5th Annual from television appearances spanning the Our Jackson Home Holiday Show hosted by 1960s-2000s, many of which have never Jackson’s own LOLO - Lauren Pritchard. been seen in the U.S. CALL THE MIDWIFE ALAN JACKSON PRECIOUS HOLIDAY SPECIAL MEMORIES Wednesday, December 25 at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House Recorded to honor his mother's request that team go to the Outer Hebrides in response he release an album of gospel classics, to a nursing shortage. Navigating the ter- Alan Jackson's Precious Memories CD rain, they strive to keep up with the needs of quickly made its way to the top of the sales the locals. charts and into the hearts of fans, selling over 1.8 million copies. The concert that LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER followed was taped at the historic Ryman, NY Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim Tuesday, December 31 at 7 p.m. known as "The Mother Church of Country Music" in Nashville, TN, and features sig- The New York Philharmonic and guest vo- nature renditions of traditional hymns and calist Katrina Lenk (“The Band’s Visit”) gospel favorites. celebrate the orchestral music of Stephen Sondheim, performing suites from "Sunday in the Park," "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd,” and more. Give the gift of ... What could be a better gift to give to your friends, family and neighbors than the gift of great entertainment, information and inspiration? At WLJT, we want to help you spread the PBS® cheer with WLJT Passport. 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Kimball’s Milk Street 4 p.m. Kim Foster of Paris 4:30 Ray Stevens Cabaray Nashville Arthur Field Trip with Curtis Stone 4:30 John Fry of South Fulton 5 p.m. Great British Ready Jet Go! Best of Sewing with Nancy 5 p.m. Jill Holland of McKenzie Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting Baking Show Nightly Business Report Mike McWherter of Jackson 5:30 Quilting Arts 5:30 Donna Neblett of Union City 6 p.m. Great British PBS Austin City 6 p.m. Lauren Pritchard of Jackson 6:30 Baking Show NewsHour Limits 6:30 Elizabeth Pritchett of Martin Pat Riley of Trenton Tim Rogers of Lexington Rep. Johnny Shaw of Bolivar Dr. Jeremy Tubbs of Jackson John Young of Dyersburg The Horizon Society recognizes the most generous contributors to WLJT’s annual fund. These members support the outstanding programs and services that people from across West Tennessee value and depend on everyday! Community Advisory Board Dr. Lynn Alexander The Robert E. and Jenny D. John Bell of Martin Jim & Elna Blankenship Kirkland Foundation Kim Butler of Jackson Mr. Mike Cox Dr. Rodger Lewis Chris Gunlefinger of Martin Olga “Adell” Dew Dr. Linda Ramsey Jackie Johnson of Martin David & Lynn Glover Dave & Leigh Schlager Joe Jones of Humboldt Dr. Roy Neil Graves Sullivan Dentistry in Union City Travis McLeese of Paris Dr. Elaine Harriss Ms. Karen Wright Patricia Segraves of Union City Jessica Harrison Agency— Dr. & Mrs. Luke Wright Shelter Insurance Jennifer Wheatley of Big Sandy If you would like information on being a member of WLJT’s Horizon Society please call Mandy at 800-366-9558 or email her at [email protected] Prime Time on WLJT High Def… December 2019 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 COUNTRY MUSIC: LIVE AT THE RYMAN Sun KEN BURNS: COUNTRY MUSIC ALABAMA: HYMNS & GOSPEL FAVORITES 1 (begins at 6:30 p.m.) Mon ANTIQUES ROADSHOW P. ALLEN SMITH NIGHTLY BUSINESS AMANPOUR CLASSIC CHRISTMAS 2 Harrisburg, Hour Two GARDEN HOME REPORT ON PBS FINDING YOUR ROOTS NIGHTLY BUSINESS AMANPOUR Tues EARTH’S SACRED WONDERS MOTORWEEK 3 Maps of Stars REPORT ON PBS NATURE NOVA SUPERNATURE—WILD FLYERS NIGHTLY BUSINESS AMANPOUR Wed WOODSMITH SHOP 4 Dogs in the Land of Lions Ultimate Cruise Ship Defying Gravity REPORT ON PBS CLASSIC GOSPEL TENNESSEE GOSPEL SHOWCASE LOST RIVER SESSIONS BLUEGRASS NIGHTLY BUSINESS AMANPOUR Thu MARTHA BAKES 5 Guy Penrod Live: Hymns & Worship CROSSROADS Liberty Trio JD Wilkes UNDERGROUND REPORT ON PBS FIRING LINE WITH GREAT PERFORMANCES TENNESSEE NIGHTLY BUSINESS AMANPOUR Fri WASHINGTON WEEK 6 MARGARET HOOVER An Intimate Evening with David Foster WILD SIDE REPORT ON PBS Sat LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL O’DONNELL KETO DIET WITH DR.