Connections Vol

JUNE 2021 CONNECTIONS VOL. 9 NO. 6

TOGETHER WE’RE CAPABLE OF ANYTHING As summer approaches, I look I believe that hopeful days lie ahead, and the around my community, and I promise of summer brings a sense of new am in awe of the strides that my beginnings and endless possibilities. This is neighbors and local businesses have especially true for New Hampshire PBS. As we made throughout the pandemic. Restaurants start a brand-new fiscal year, our producers offered take out service, museums hosted are in the planning stages of the next season virtual exhibitions, and theaters experimented of WINDOWS TO THE WILD, and we’re in with online events. Never have I seen so much partnership with MacDowell to bring you a creativity to keep our communities afloat. special celebration that will air in August. To dig deeper into critical issues that are facing our I’m also proud of the critical work that New underserved communities, THE STATE WE’RE IN Hampshire PBS has done in the past year. We’ve team is launching a race and equity series. We kept you informed of what is happening in the have ambitious plans that promise to inform, state with our new online series THE STATE educate, entertain and delight the senses in the WE’RE IN, and we’ve kept you engaged by months to come. hosting virtual screenings and thought-provoking discussions with hundreds of people from all But before we look ahead, we must close the over the country about THE BLACK CHURCH: books on this fiscal year. New Hampshire PBS THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG, the is counting down to June 30th, when this year, new documentary HEMINGWAY from Ken Burns like no other in our history, ends and a new and a local program that tackles the shortage one begins. This is where you can make an of workforce housing, COMMUNITIES AND incredible difference. We need your help to CONSEQUENCES II. position us to start the next year on strong financial footing. When our schools closed their doors, NHPBS helped thousands of families across the region Your gift right now at nhpbs.org/donate will with digital resources for students, educators and enable us to continue to deliver on our mission parents with our LEARN AT HOME website, and to provide equal access to programs and two of our five channels are delivering targeted services that help viewers navigate a rapidly educational content to early learners and high changing world, make informed decisions and schoolers every day of the week. explore the vital issues that affect us all.

When you needed it most, we offered you an As local cultural venues start to re-open, I ask escape from the news of the day with inspiring you to look around your community and support programs like READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS, our friends and neighbors—safely take in a local our local high school quiz show GRANITE STATE show, enjoy a meal from a restaurant around CHALLENGE and MOUNT WASHINGTON AUTO the corner and support a local non-profit that ROAD TO THE SKY, which is nominated for a may be struggling to stay in business. regional Emmy. And we connected you with topical discussions and genuine lighthearted TOGETHER we’re capable of anything. From all moments by offering special online events of us at New Hampshire PBS, thank you for your hosted by CIAO ITALIA’s Mary Ann Esposito and support! WINDOWS TO THE WILD’s Willem Lange.

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Community First: A Home for Monty Python: Rick Steves: Europe Awaits the Homeless Best Bits Celebrated MON Jun 7 | 7:30 PM THU Jun 3 | 8 PM SAT Jun 5 | 10:30 PM Travel lovers have spent the last In Austin, Texas, a unique and Celebrating the troupe’s cultural year or so dreaming of where innovative new model of legacy and impact, this special they’ll travel post-COVID. Rick community is transforming the lives pairs original material with new Steves shares vivid and of homeless people through the and commentary from celebrities unforgettable visits to European power of community. who consider Monty Python hugely favorites—off-beat, romantic or just significant. good for the soul—that he’d love to visit when we can travel again.

Granite State SuperChallenge Us on Masterpiece Nature: Cuba’s Wild Revolution SAT Jun 19 | 6 PM SUN Jun 20 | 9 PM WED Jun 23 | 8 PM Did your favorite high school make A couple and their teenage son In the crystal-clear waters of the it to the end? Don’t miss the final embark on a long-planned grand Caribbean, Cuba is an island showdown between two of the tour of Europe, despite the wife’s teeming with exotic biodiversity from coral reefs pulsating with life best and brightest high school wrenching proclamation that she to five-foot-long Cuban rock academic teams in New wants to leave the marriage. iguanas. As international relations Hampshire. Join host Jon Cannon thaw, what will become of this for the GRANITE STATE wildlife sanctuary? SUPERCHALLENGE!

ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS TUE Jun 8 |8 PM NHPBS EXPLORE Follow the six-decade journey of the extraordinary performer as her sublime voice transforms the tragedies and troubles of her life into joy. Interviews include Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson and OUT IN RURAL AMERICA Fitzgerald’s son, Ray Brown, Jr. THU Jun 24 |10 PM NHPBS

NO PASSPORT REQUIRED SATURDAYS |8 PM NH CREATE Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture.

BEYOND THE CANVAS: FRI Jun 25 |10:30 PM NHPBS

TERRENCE MCNALLY: AMERICAN MASTERS FRI Jun 18 | 8:30 PM NH WORLD Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally’s six groundbreaking decades in theater. The film delves into McNally’s pursuit of love and inspiration, LGBTQ activism, triumph over addiction and the power of the arts to transform society.

PRIDELAND SUN Jun 27 | 6 PM NHPBS WILD KRATTS ALASKA: HERO’S JOURNEY MON Jun 7 | NOON NH PBS KIDS Aviva announces she’s one step closer to fixing the Time Trampoline with the invention of a Time Thruster. The Wild Kratt team is led on a wild chase, as they follow the salmon on this incredible and difficult journey—both battling the odds to reach their goals and learning about life cycles and ecosystems along the

way. NATURE: THE BAT MAN OF MEXICO " WED Jun 30 | 8 PM NHPBS

Keep Up with all the STREAMING classics! Did you catch the epic drama from Masterpiece — ATLANTIC CROSSING? And did you know that PBS is offering a French thriller based on the novel by multi-award-winning author Harlan Coben— NO SECOND CHANCE? But if you’re need a heart-warming pick-me-up, you can always binge watch ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. You can stream all these shows when you become an NHPBS Member. Join as a monthly sustainer, and start streaming your favorite shows on NHPBS Passport. Go to nhpbs.org/watchmore and start watching!

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TOGETHER WE ENGAGE | CONNECT | CELEBRATE JUNE 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Extra Life: A Short History of Living Philly D.A. Frontline** Tue. 6/1 Europe Longer PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Life at the Waterhole Nova Human: The Wed. 6/2 Wild Ship That Changed The World World Within** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Community First: A Home for the Communities and Consequences II Unadopted** Thu. 6/3 Europe Homeless PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Basic Black Stories from the Open Studio with American Masters Holly Near: American Fri. 6/4 Stage Jared Bowen Masters** Granite State Best of the 60s: Ready, Steady, Go! Country Pop Legends (My Music) Sat. 6/5 Challenge Rick Steves Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Great Performances Agatha and the Truth of Murder** Sun. 6/6 Ethiopia and Guatemala*

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves Europe Awaits Wynonna Judd: Concert from My Mon. 6/7 Place** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Ken Burns: The Civil War Abba Forever -- A Celebration** Tue. 6/8

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Nature Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop (My Music Wed. 6/9 Equus #102)** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Country Pop Legends (My Music) 3 Steps to Pain-Free Living** Thu. 6/10

PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Ken Burns: Baseball John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music)** Fri. 6/11

Granite State This Land Is Your Land (My Music) Abba Forever -- A Celebration Melissa Etheridge: Sat. 6/12 Challenge This Is M.E Live In La Easy Yoga: Secret to Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2** Sun. 6/13 Strength & Balance with Peggy Cappy* PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston This Land Is Your Land (My Music) Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop (My Music Mon. 6/14 #102)** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide** Tue. 6/15

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Ken Burns: The National Parks Johnny Cash: A Night to Remember Wed. 6/16

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You (My Music) It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents)** Thu. 6/17

PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love Fri. 6/18 You (My Music)** John Denver: Country Roads - Live In England John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) Rick Steves Sat. 6/19 Europe Awaits Downton Abbey Returns! Great Estates Scotland Us On Masterpiece** Sun. 6/20

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Independent Mon. 6/21 Europe Lens** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Finding Your Roots Mysteries of Mental Illness Mysteries of Tue. 6/22 Europe Mental Illness** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Nature Mysteries of Mental Illness Mysteries of Wed. 6/23 Wild Cuba's Wild Revolution Mental Illness** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' We'll Meet Again Lavender Scare Out In Rural Thu. 6/24 Europe America** PBS NewsHour* Beat The Press Basic Black Stories from the Open Studio with Great Performances Fri. 6/25 Stage Jared Bowen Weekends with Secrets of Selfridges Great Estates Scotland Us On Masterpiece** Sat. 6/26 Yankee Prideland* Finding Your Roots Great Estates Scotland Us On Masterpiece** Sun. 6/27

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Independent Mon. 6/28 Europe Lens** PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Rick Steves' Finding Your Roots Mr. Tornado: American Experience Frontline** Tue. 6/29 Europe PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston Windows to the Nature Nova Wonders of Wed. 6/30 Wild The Bat Man of Mexico First Horse Warriors Mexico**

Please Note: Programs on NHPBS begin before 6:30 PM when marked *. Programs end at 10:30 PM unless marked **

This program schedule is subject to change. Go to nhpbs.org/schedule for the most up-to-date listing of programs. "

Watch online anytime at nhpbs.org | video.nhpbs.org JUNE 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Coastal Railways with Julie Coastal Railways with Julie Coastal Railways with Tue. 6/1 From Cook's Illustrated Walters Walters Julie Walters** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Frankie Drake Mysteries Secrets of the Royal Servants Thou Shalt Not Wed. 6/2 From Cook's Illustrated Kill** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour North and South Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors Poldark Season 4 On Thu. 6/3 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece**

Granite State PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Firing Line with Tulsa: The Fire and the Fri. 6/4 Challenge Week Margaret Hoover Forgotten** Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs (My Music) Abba Forever -- A Celebration Rick Steves Island Granite State Sat. 6/5 Hopping Europe Challenge Classical Rewind Country Pop Legends (My Music) Best of the 60s: Ready, Steady, Go! Sun. 6/6 (My Music)* America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Agatha and the Truth of Murder Mindfulness Goes Mon. 6/7 From Cook's Illustrated Mainstream**

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things Easy Yoga: The Secret Tue. 6/8 From Cook's Illustrated to Strength and Balance with Peggy America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Rick Steves Europe Awaits** Wed. 6/9 From Cook's Illustrated Esmonde-White America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour This Land Is Your Land (My Music) Build A Better Memory Through Thu. 6/10 From Cook's Illustrated Science** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Best of the Joy of Painting: Special Member Fri. 6/11 From Cook's Illustrated Week Edition Favorites** America's Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) Granite State Sat. 6/12 Challenge Ken Burns: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Downton Abbey Returns! Sun. 6/13 Baseball* America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot Mon. 6/14 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour This Land Is Your Land (My Music) Last of the Breed** Tue. 6/15 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) Thou Shalt Not Wed. 6/16 From Cook's Illustrated Kill** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Cranford Les Miserables On Masterpiece Poldark Season 4 On Thu. 6/17 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece**

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Magic Moments - The Best of 50's Pop** Fri. 6/18 From Cook's Illustrated Week Rick Steves Island Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You (My Music) It's What's Happening Baby (My Music Presents) Sat. 6/19 Hopping Europe

John Denver: Country John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide** Sun. 6/20 Roads - Live In England* America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot Mon. 6/21 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Great Estates Scotland Us On Masterpiece** Tue. 6/22 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Death In Paradise Secrets of Selfridges Thou Shalt Not Wed. 6/23 From Cook's Illustrated Kill** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Cranford Les Miserables On Masterpiece Poldark Season 4 On Thu. 6/24 From Cook's Illustrated Masterpiece**

Cook's Country PBS NewsHour Washington Open Mind Firing Line with Member Favorites** Fri. 6/25 Week Margaret Hoover The Lawrence P.O.V. Member Favorites** Sat. 6/26 Welk Show* Nature* In Their Own Words American Masters Antiques Roadshow Antiques Sun. 6/27 Roadshow** America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's: Poirot Mon. 6/28 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Great Estates Scotland Us On Masterpiece** Tue. 6/29 From Cook's Illustrated

America's Test Kitchen PBS NewsHour Death In Paradise Secrets of the Manor House Thou Shalt Not Wed. 6/30 From Cook's Illustrated Kill**

Please Note: Programs on NHPBS Explore begin before 6:30 PM when marked *. Programs end at 10:30 PM unless marked ** This program schedule is subject to change. Go to nhpbs.org/schedule for the most up-to-date listing of programs.

Find up-to-date program information at nhpbs.org/schedule