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Trusted. Valued. Essential. OCTOBER 2019 Vegas PBS A Message from the Management Team General Manager General Manager Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Niki Bates Production Services Director Kareem Hatcher Business Manager Brandon Merrill Communications and Brand Management Director Allison Monette Content Director Cyndy Robbins Vegas PBS Brings the Workforce Training & Economic Development Director Debra Solt World to Your Home Interim Director of Development and Strategic Relations Clark Dumont s a member-supported public television station, Vegas PBS is able to use Engineering, IT and Emergency Response Director your investments to bring the world to your neighborhood through the John Turner powerful and exciting stories featured in PBS programs and local out- reach events. We opened the fall season last month with Ken Burns’ SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Country Music documentary. In October, you will see a broad range of Executive Director A Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS program content on full display, from hit dramas to the performing arts, nature, histo- President ry, locally-produced programs and so much more. Tom Warden, The Howard Hughes Corporation Vegas PBS continues to provide the high-quality dramas so popular with our viewers. Vice President The Durrells in Corfu Season 4 on Masterpiece and Poldark Season 5 on Clark Dumont, Dumont Communications, LLC Masterpiece — both entering their final seasons — begin airing Sunday, September Secretary 29 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively, and will air throughout October. Nora Luna, UNR Cooperative Extension Highlights among many performing arts specials include Great Performances: Now Treasurer and SNPT Planned Giving Council Chair Hear This: Scarlatti: Man Out of Time on Friday, October 4 at 9 p.m. We will discov- Kim Walker, Kim Walker, Inc. er how this gifted composer generated new sounds inspired by the guitar.Then, watch BOARD MEMBERS Great Performances: Grammy Salute to Music Legends, airing Friday, October 18 at Vince Alberta, UNLV – University of Nevada, Las Vegas 9 p.m. Don’t miss Rothko: American Masters airing Friday, October 25 at 9 p.m. to Linda Ammons, Community Volunteer explore the abstract expressionist movement, followed by Songwriting with Soldiers Tracy Bower, Desert Research Institute at 10 p.m., where professional artists work with war veterans to tell their stories Cheryl (Cheri) Rosenow, US Bank through song. Michael Cunningham, Bank of Nevada Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP For decades, Vegas PBS has been committed to providing insightful nature program- Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator ming from locally produced Outdoor Nevada to national series. Wild Metropolis airs Jason Gastwirth, Caesars Entertainment Wednesday, October 2 at 10 p.m. The program producers recorded a portion in Las Stephen Greathouse, Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Industry, Retired Vegas focusing on local scorpions and the attraction they share with tourists for the Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates neon lights of our city. Nature: Okavango: River of Dreams – Paradise airs Steve Seroka, Community Volunteer Wednesday, October 23 at 8 p.m. telling the story of a lioness’ journey through this Dr. Linda E.Young, Clark County School District Trustee lush African paradise. FCC LICENSEES Vegas PBS is providing some of the best documentaries and history programming in Lola Brooks October. The independent documentary series POV has earned top tier awards and Linda P. Cavazos nominations from the Academy Awards®. This month, watch The Feeling of Being Chris Garvey Watched on Monday, October 14 at 10 p.m. and follow journalist Assia Boundaoui as Irene A. Cepeda she investigates the FBI’s pre-9/11 counter-terrorism probes of her Chicago suburb Danielle Ford neighborhood. Retro Report debuts on Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning October 7 Deanna L. Wright and 8, at 9 p.m. Vegas PBS is one of a handful of local PBS stations to receive a Dr. Linda E.Young grant to produce two related specials; one explores water conservation and another Contact Vegas PBS with comments and suggestions: looks at the history of legal and illegal sex work in Nevada. These productions will be Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television featured on Nevada Week, combined with additional in-depth discussions with a panel 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 of experts. VegasPBS.org • email: [email protected] Through the support of members like you, Vegas PBS will continue to offer a broad Vegas PBS Source, Volume No. 10, 2019 range of content that sparks curiosity and provides diverse perspectives. Member con- Anton Tielemans, Vegas PBS Source Art Director tributions make it possible to provide these programs for all Southern Nevadans.Thank you to all who have made a contribution to support public television in our community. This magazine Tom Axtell is printed on recycled paper OCTOBER 2019 5 October 2019 Contents Cover Story 8 The Durrells in Corfu Season 4 on Masterpiece This month, we air the final season of this beloved series. So settle in on Sunday evenings and enjoy every moment! Departments 5 Message to Our Members Letter from General Manager Tom Axtell 14 Upcoming Member Events 20 A Message from the Interim Director of Development and Strategic Relations Features 10 Hispanic Heritage Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 8 11 Arts Friday Nights with the Arts 12 Science & Nature Think Wednesday 15 How -To All-New Seasons of Home Improvement Inspiration! 16 History Fascinating Stories from the Past 32 Best of Vegas PBS 33 Delectable Delights 34 Local Programming Award-Winning Showcase 35 Emperor Akihito 11 12 37 Vegas PBS Rewind/Worldview/Jackpot! Program Menu 21 Weekdays/Children’s Lineup 22 Primetime Programming 32 Weekend Daytime Programming 36 Vegas PBS Create Programming 36 Vegas PBS Channels 38 Vegas PBS Sponsors 16 35 OCTOBER 2019 7 COVER STORY children. Following the events of the last series, the future is looking bright for the Durrells, with all of the family channeling their heartbreak in different ways. Louisa has opened the doors of the family villa as a guest house, with Basil as their only paying guest. Meanwhile, Larry is struggling to get his risqué Black Book published, whilst heartbroken Leslie has thrown himself back into his job and shooting.True to form, Gerry ambitiously plans to open a zoo, and Margo starts her own beau- ty salon. Poldark Season 5 on Masterpiece Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning September 29 Aidan Turner returns for the final season as the heroic Ross Poldark. It is a new century and with it comes the promise of a hopeful future, but the past casts a long shadow over Cornwall. Following the death of Elizabeth, Poldark resolves to put Westminster behind him and spend more time with the people he loves. However, when an old friend emerges with a plea for help, Ross is compelled to chal- lenge the establishment again. As the Enyses (Luke Norris and Gabriella Wilde) rally to join the cause, Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) must contend with dangers close to home, while George (Jack Farthing) courts corrupt powers whose influence spans the Empire. A Bittersweet Farewell Poldark Revealed Throughout October Sunday, September 29 at 10 p.m. Journey with us to the rugged Cornish coast, following the cast and crew of this gripping The Durrells in Corfu Season 4 on Masterpiece drama where they bring Winston Graham’s much beloved saga to life. Featured are exclu- This month, we air the final seasons of two tion and the new youth culture of the '60s, sive interviews from cast and crew and the cre- beloved series.We have come to know and love Endeavour answers a lot of questions about ative team behind the series. Additionally, hear the characters of Poldark and The Durrells in the young Morse. Just how did this working- interviews from Poldark’s historical consult- Corfu, and they will truly be missed. So settle class, opera-loving, crossword-addicted, Oxford ant, Dr. Hannah Greig, and an in-depth conver- in on Sunday evenings this month and enjoy University dropout land on the Oxford police, sation with Andrew Graham (Winston Graham’s every moment! fall into a problematic relationship with Endeavour Season 4 women and manage to slip behind the wheel of on Masterpiece a classic car as part of his low-paying job? Then Season 5 begins with Morse having (Season 5 begins October 27) Sundays at 6:30 p.m. finally passed his Sergeant’s exams just as Oxford City Police merges into Thames Valley Endeavour turns back the clock to 1965 to Constabulary, creating uncertainty for every- tell the story of the making of the legendary one at Cowley CID. detective. Evoking the conflict between tradi- The Durrells in Corfu Following the events Season 4 on Masterpiece of the last series, the Sundays at 8 p.m. beginning “ September 29 future is looking bright This heartwarming series returns for its for the Durrells...” fourth and final season, starring Keeley Hawes as an intrepid widow who leaves dreary 1930s England to Greece with her four recalcitrant Poldark Season 5 8 VEGAS PBS SOURCE on Masterpiece Northanger Abbey Endeavour Season 4 on Masterpiece son) who reveals how his father began writing and Ben Chaplin (“Apple Tree Yard”) star, Felicity Jones plays the “Poldark” novels when he moved to alongside Priyanga Burford (“King Charles Cornwall as a coastguard during WWII. III”) and David Suchet (“Poirot”). “romance addict Catherine Press on Masterpiece Northanger Abbey Morland...” Sundays at 10 p.m. beginning Sunday, October 27 at 4 p.m. October 6 In Jane Austen’s gentle parody of gothic fic- MORE DRAMA THROUGHOUT THE WEEK Set in the world of newspapers in London — tion, Felicity Jones plays romance addict MONDAYS its past riven by hacking scandals, its present Catherine Morland.