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PRIMETIME TV Middle School through High School WITF recommends primetime programs to be co-viewed by students and their parents. Parental guidance is suggested with some programs. See witf.org/schedules for specific episode ratings. 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS TINA TURNER: ONE LAST TIME Itinerary planning, avoiding crowds and more essential skills for smart Join one of the best-selling recording artists of all time for her 3-1 European travel are shared. unforgettable concert filmed at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2000. Arts / Culture / History Arts / Culture / History

BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG – PART 1 3-2 The roots of African American religion, beginning with the trans-Atlantic slave trade, are explored. Arts / Culture / History

NOVA: THE TRUTH ABOUT FAT BENISE: STRINGS OF HOPE Scientists are coming to understand fat as a system whose size may Join the “Prince of Spanish Guitar” as he adds his 3-3 have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. signature touch to new songs and fan favorites. Science and Nature Arts / Culture / History

AMERICAN MASTERS: HOW IT FEELS TO BE FREE Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of iconic African American entertainers who changed 3-4 American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics. Arts / Culture / History

JOYFUL PAIN FREE LIVING WITH LEE ALBERT CLASSICAL REWIND (MY MUSIC) Learn how to operate your body optimally with minimal or WASHINGTON WEEK The greatest composers of all time and the origins 3-5 Social Studies / no pain and maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle as you age Current Events of their music and compositions are explored. Arts/Culture/History (continues on to 11:30pm). Science and Nature

THE COLORADO DOLLY PARTON & FRIENDS: 50 YEARS AT THE OPRY Explore North America’s wildest river in this Join the country music superstar to celebrate her 50 years at the 3-8 film narrated by Academy Award winner Mark Rylance Grand Ole Opry bringing together five decades of hits into one unforgettable evening. Arts/Culture/History (continues on to 11:30p). Science and Nature

BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG – PART 2 Discover how the Black church expanded its reach to address social inequality and minister 3-9 to those in need, from the Jim Crow South to the civil rights movement to today. Arts / Culture / History

NOVA: DOG TALES ANDY WILLIAMS: GREATEST LOVE SONGS (MY MUSIC) Researchers reveal how humans tamed fearsome Enjoy the romantic crooner’s hits and best-loved ballads 3-10 canines over tens of thousands of years. including “Moon River” and “Love Story.” Science and Nature Arts / Culture / History

URBAN FORGE: OZARK ARTISTRY JOYFUL PAIN FREE LIVING WITH LEE ALBERT The process of taking raw materials from conception Learn how to operate your body optimally with minimal or 3-11 to completion is illustrated first-hand. no pain and maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle as you age. Arts / Culture / History Science and Nature

AFRICAN AMERICANS: AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS MANY RIVERS TO CROSS THE BLACK ATLANTIC (1500-1800) THE AGE OF SLAVERY (1800-1860) WASHINGTON WEEK Series marathon continues The earliest Africans, both slave and free, who A look at how black lives changed dramatically in the 3-12 Social Studies / through the night with 4 more Current Events arrived on American shores are explored. aftermath of the American Revolution. episodes covering 1861-2013. Social Studies /Current Events Social Studies /Current Events Social Studies /Current Events

*Please note: Start and end times may vary during primetime programming due to spring fundraising drive for PBS shows and programs from February 26–March 14. Find WITF Learning at Home on TV • witf.org/learningathome