NETA The amazing story of the world’s most popular Christmas carol Program Offer

NOLA Code: FSNG 00H1 Program Title: THE FIRST SILENT NIGHT Episodes/Length: 1/60 Feed date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 2014 @ 2100-2200ET/HD04 *Feed-For-Record* Closed Captioned: Yes Stereo: Yes SAP: No Format/Version: HD Base Aspect ratio: 16x9 Suggested TV Rating: TV-G

Short Description: “The First Silent Night tells viewers a tale that has been two hundred years in the making. A story that begins in humble circumstances and ends with the creation of the world’s most popular carol.”

For close to two hundred years, one carol has occupied the heart of Christmas celebrations across the world. It has been translated into over 300 languages, performed by Symphony orchestras and celebrated international artists and soloists. Almost every Christmas music release annually includes a new recording of Silent Night. This holiday melody has echoed through the world’s shopping centres, exciting the minds of children. Its lullaby strains have drifted across battlefields, calming the hearts of warring nations. No composition, in the history of carols, can be said to have united so many people in the joys and meaning of Christmas.

Join renowned actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the moving origins of Silent Night. Simon journeys to the Austrian village of Oberndorf as well the city of Salzburg, where the story of the world’s favourite carol had its origins.

Suggested Scheduling: Christmas Holiday season Flags: None Broadcast History: Premiere Tag: “For more information about The First Silent Night, including resources, downloads, and additional bonus materials please log on to: www.thefirstsilentnight.com”

Rights: UNLIMITED releases over four years from 11/29/14 to 12/25/18; SCH/1YR; VOD/concurrent with broadcast; and non-commercial cable rights granted. Royalty free to members and subscribers of the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).

Producer: Destinations Media, Ltd

Presenter: WTTW Date Produced: 2014 Funding: Salzburg Tourism Salzburg Summer Festival Salzburgerland.com Silent Night Society

Underwriting: Local underwriting is permissible. Web Site: www.thefirstsilentnight.com (site not active yet but will be soon) Viewer Contact: Marie Considine, [email protected] Promos: :20 & :30 will be uploaded to the PBS .ftp site Promotional Photos: photos are available (will be either uploaded to NETA or posted on program’s website).