Jan./Feb. 2016 Vol 31 #1 Wcte.Org

Jan./Feb. 2016 Vol 31 #1 wcte.org

〉 (formerly known as Community Cinema)

Wednesday, January 6 5:30pm Reception, 6pm Screening COOKEVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN

MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY This event is FREE but a RSVP is requested. xplore the story behind the Polynesian pipeline Send your RSVP to: [email protected] to the NFL through the lives of high school play- ers in Utah. As they enter the high-stakes world E For more information, go to: of college recruiting and the promise of pro sports, they still struggle with gang violence and poverty. wcte.org/indielens

BLOOD ISN’T BLUE OR GRAY A New PBS Original Series

Sundays, January 17 ~ February 21 at 9pm

ased on real events, MERCY STREET takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of diverse cast of characters — doc- Btors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists — who intersect in the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War.

pbs.org/mercystreet #MercyStreetPBS Staff & Contents Management Public Television from the Upper Cumberland (931) 528-2222 or (800) 282-9283

Becky Magura Craig LeFevre Educational Initiatives New President & CEO Master Control Op Manager 5 Mary Boring American Graduate documentary and Avery Hutchins Engineering & Tech. Liaison Director of Development Ready To Learn spot receives a nomi- Celeste Bennett Flatt & Marketing Account Manager nation for an Emmy. Jodi Pitts ~Auction & Special Reggie Brown Events Coordinator Education & Community Cindy Putman ~ Ready to Engagement Associate Crafted in Tennessee New web Learn Tools Facilitator 6 Jacob Carr Producer/Director Hannah Rawiszer series from WCTE. Samantha Chambers Asst. to the CEO Events Assistant Nathaniel Rich Desirée Duncan Programming and Master 7 WCTE is Awarded the Go Green Director of Content Control Associate & Digital Media Seth Stanger Award from the Keep Putnam County Daniel Duarte Producer Sales & Development Assistant Beautiful Clean Commission Allison Fox ~ Grant Manager/ Shannon Terry Development Assistant Membership Coordinator Craig Gray ~ Lead Producer Ralph Welch 8 Good Morning Cookeville The Director of Engineering/ Logan Hartman Videographer/ Technology giving ways of radio personality Brent Editor Lee Wray ~ American Gradu- Carl Fleshman. Jenna Hillis ~ Administrative ate Program Manager Support Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council Jere Hargrove, Chair Dr. Katherine Bertram On our cover Tom Janney, Vice Chair Marc L. Burnett Downton Abbey Andrea Burckhard, Secretary Mona Copeland Joe Albrecht, Treasurer Dr. Wali R. Kharif Final Season Lillian Hartgrove, Past Chair Nina Lunn Downton Abbey returns for an epic 6th Becky Magura, Jack Stites WCTE Pres. & CEO Kelly Swallows season of intimately interlaced stories Mike Galligan Dr. Alan Tatum centered on an English country estate—a deliciously entertaining formula that Community has made it the highest-rated drama in Advisory Board PBS history. Story on p. 22. Dr. Steve Copeland, DVM Jack Barton Diana Baranowski Lissa Parks Dr. Carl Owens Ben Newman

Program guides 9 Daytime Programming Hal L. Harder - Managing Editor Ready To Learn and weekend guide [email protected]

For on-air, print and website advertising and 10 Primetime Programming promotion information, contact Avery Hutchins Quality PBS evening programs p.11 at 931.528.2222, ext 220 or [email protected]

WCTE Close-Up is published bi-monthly. It is mailed to individuals, WCTE-HD Ch. 22.1, WCTE-WORLD SD Ch. 22.2 corporations and foundations who contribute $35 or more to WCTE annually. Third class postage at Cookeville, Tennessee. Phone: & WCTE-Create SD Ch. 22.3 931.528.2222. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Send address changes to WCTE, P.O. Box 2040, Cookeville, Tennessee 38502. Check out the schedule on the website at wcte.org. January/February 2014 | 3 A Year of Change Sally & Andy Pardue Make by Becky Magura, President & CEO of WCTE WWI Documentary a Reality his new year is an important year for WCTE Tand PBS in the Upper Cumberland. It will inevitably be a year of change. It marks the finale of Downton Abbey, the most successful television drama in the history of PBS, as well as the premiere of the first PBS American drama, Mercy Street, set in the Civil War and shot on location in Virginia. 2016 will also feature a changing broadcast landscape with an increase in broadband capacity and capabilities. You can expect an explosion of digital content. Desirée Duncan-WCTE Director of Content, Dr. Sally Pardue, Dr. Andy Pardue & Dr. Michael Birdwell Locally, we will see the continuation and enhancement of Recently, Drs. Sally and Andy Pardue donated $5,000 to help Dr. Mi- WCTE’s educational mission with Ready To Learn, Ameri- chael Birdwell and WCTE make a documentary about World War I. can Graduate, and a growing community of engagement “Without the generous donation from Sally and Andy, it would not under the leadership of a new WCTE Education Director. have been possible for WCTE to cover the 2015 Kickoff Event for the WCTE is proud to be the only broadcast television station Tennessee Great War Commission on Nov. 7 in Nashville,” said Dr. and a strong, digital media organization located in the Birdwell. “Nor would it have been possible to produce the WWI docu- Upper Cumberland; committed to locally created content mentary that we are currently putting together. So to Sally and Andy - a sincere thank you for your help with this important project.” and opportunities for learning and engaging with viewers on all media platforms; committed to work with indepen- The WWI documentary is scheduled to come out in April - the month dent producers for content creation that reaches across that marked America’s entry into the Great War in 1917.” the nation and beyond; one of 170 public media TV stations in the nation; a full service PBS member. Grant from the Community In the world of content creation, PBS and local public media stations are unique. I recently heard Ric Burns, Foundation of Tennessee Ken’s younger brother and a documentarian as well, state it best: “…public television allows that rare opportunity of being able to speak about things that matter to people who care to listen.” It is important that we hear from you. The years ahead will be critical ones for our region, and for WCTE. We are not alone in the big idea business, but rather WCTE is in the business of turning those big ideas into media. We have a rich history of work with our talented independent producers on Bluegrass Underground and Jammin at Hip- pie Jack’s. How can we do this together? We want to hear your big ideas! WCTE belongs to all of us. Let’s work together to define our path for our beautiful region.

One thing is for sure, 2016 will come and go as quickly as Desirée Duncan-WCTE Director of Content, Ellen Lehman-Community Foundation of Middle 2015-- and that felt lightning fast! In this new year, let’s Tennessee President, Allison Fox-WCTE Grant Writer/Administrator be bold, engaged, collaborative, inclusive, and let’s be the WCTE wishes to thank the Community Foundation of Middle Ten- change we want to see as we work together. nessee for a $2153 grant, which will provide after-school education I wish each and every one of you all the best in this bright, outreach to children living in Highlands Residential Services (public new year! housing) in Putnam County. Using quality PBS Kids educational resources and a transmedia approach to learning, WCTE Education staff will reach children with this trusted content that focuses on math, science, and literacy. 4 | WCTE Close-Up

Airing Jan 28 - 7pm; Jan 31 - 6pm; Feb 25 - 7pm he next episode in the eight-part documentary series, Growing Education, premieres Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. The episode, titled Reaching for the TSky, focuses on higher education opportunities in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland. From the 100-year history of Tennessee Tech University to the recently established Cookeville Higher Education Campus, higher education has always played a key role in the economic development of this region. Watch as we interview community leaders and educators about recent develop- ments that will make higher education an even stronger presence in the Upper Cumberland, providing new programs and opportunities for our citizens. For more information about the American Graduate initiative visit wcte.org/amgrad or contact Lee Wray, American Graduate Project Manager, at [email protected] SPOT NOMINATED FOR EMMY

WCTE’s prime time programming to encourage parents and community members to be a child’s first teacher.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on February 27, and will be broadcast by WCTE. Get Ready To Learn The Radio Show

Now you can listen to Cindy on the radio where she shares exciting educational resources that are available for parents, kids, and caregivers on PBSKids and PBS Par- ents websites and apps. CTE’s Ready To Learn project manager, Cindy Put- man, was delighted when notified that the “Hey “Each week I am joined by a special Ready To Learn Parents” spot featuring a Putnam County student partner co-host. This 30-minute program focuses on PBS W Kids shows on-air and online, topics and learning oppor- from Jere Whitson Elementary, Deauna “Cupcake” Mitchell, has been nominated for a Midsouth Emmy. tunities for early learners across the Upper Cumberland and their families, and opportunities to extend learning “Congratulations go to WCTE’s production team, Desirée outside the classroom.” Duncan, Craig Gray and Jacob Carr for their work on the project,” enthused Cindy. “Becky Magura was instrumen- You can catch WCTE’s Cindy Putman Saturdays at tal in deciding to air the” Hey Parents!” messages during 9:30am on WHUB 107.7FM and 1400AM.

Jan/Feb 2016 | 5 A New WCTE Web Series

From the story about Jackson Kayak in Sparta

Crafted in Tennessee is a web series produced by Find these stories on WCTE on YouTube: WCTE’s Daniel Duarte and focused on small and large • Litespeed Bicycles - Chattanooga business entrepreneurs unique to Tennessee. This series • Jackson Kayak - Sparta shows the craftsmanship and shares the story of the • Gil Draper Irish bouzouki guitar - Knoxville challenges and rewards of owning a business, especially • Tennessee Residence Home for the Holidays fea- one built from a passion for the product and process. turing TN Craft artists that made the ornaments These creative rural businesses contribute greatly to the (Brenda Stein, Melodie Grace, John Sellberg) economic development of the region but often go un- noticed because their business environment is less than conventional. The series tours Tennessee to find stories that drive the entrepreneurial experience.

This series is a Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee grant-funded project.

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Photo Credit Jason McCormick

WCTE was honored to receive the Go Green Award from the Keep Put- nam County Beautiful Clean Commission in appreciation for our envi- ronmental stewardship. Pictured at the celebration are: (L-R) Jason McCormick , R-Cubed Re- cycling; Shannon Reese, Clean Commission Director; Jenny Thurman, Clean Commission Board President; and WCTE’s Desirée Duncan, Sa- mantha Chambers, Seth Stanger, Avery Hutchins, Jodi Pitts, Lee Wray, Hannah Rawiszer, Allison Fox and Mary Boring.

Both of our transmitter towers were given a fresh coat of paint, spurred on by FAA regulations regarding aircraft and visibility. One of the towers rises 750 feet, and the other is 350 feet high, so painting them is a huge undertaking. One tower houses our antenna, which broadcasts our off-air signal for folks who receive WCTE via antennae. We lease the second tower to local and state- wide emergency services.

“The WCTE tower is our primary tower for emergency communications in Put- nam County and has served our emergency service agencies for years through many natural disasters,” commented Randy Porter, Putnam County Executive. “We use it daily to protect and serve the citizens of our county. WCTE has been a great partner for many years and we cherish our partnership.”

“I am pleased that we were able to complete some long-term maintenance on our crucial broadcast infrastructure. This maintenance has been in our plans for several years,” said Ralph Welch, WCTE’s Director of Engineering/Technology.

Jan/Feb 2016 | 7 Brent Carl Fleshman doing his morning show on the HUB 107.7FM, 1400AM

Brent’s Associate Producer, Andrew Chaney

Good Morning Cookeville

ou may have heard WCTE on the Radio on the HUB “A diagnosis like this softens you and you realize you are not 107.7FM/1400AM on Saturday mornings at 9am. In the center of the universe. You appreciate people more and it Ythe first half hour, Hannah Rawiszer features hosts and makes you want to give back. In return, I’ve found people will guests from local shows, Seth Stanger presents highlights give you their strength.” from what’s on TV, and Lee Wray talks about our American Graduate initiative. At 9:30am, WCTE’s Cindy Putman hosts a Brent has worked in major market stations all over the coun- half hour segment about educational issues and PBS resourc- try, from Kansas City to Las Vegas to Atlanta. Four years ago, es on Get Ready To Learn. radio personality Dwight Henry needed a producer and an experienced Brent came to work for Zimmer Broadcasting in There’s always something interesting happening at WCTE Cookeville. and we love this opportunity to keep you informed. However, “It was a fresh start and I enjoyed getting to know Cookev- none of this would have been possible if not for Zimmer ille. The culture of the community grabbed me and I saw a Broadcasting’s mission to enhance its local commitment, or chance to grow. I’m grateful to Jerry Zimmer for giving me a for the personal commitment of the Program Director and chance to make a difference here.” Promotions Director for 1400 the HUB (WHUB-AM), Newstalk 107.7 and the Eagle 106.1, Brent Carl Fleshman. “Plus I love theater and Cookeville has a very active theater community. I’ve been in several plays since I’ve been here. This year WHUB celebrated a whopping 75 years in the Up- And of course, there is the Great WCTE TV Auction. I had the per Cumberland and the anniversary really drove home the chance to be an auctioneer, and a lot of people remember importance of having a local flavor. you from that.”

“While the station has always been involved with the com- Brent is the host of the Brent Carl Fleshman Morning Show, munity, the owner, Jerry Zimmer, and I sat down and talked (6am-8am weekdays), providing an entertaining and infor- about wanting to be an even a bigger part,” explained Brent. mative way to ease you into the day with community news, “We wanted to make it more about the people. We wanted to weird news, editorials, and good-natured banter with his give back.” associate producer, Andrew Chaney. He regularly features guests talking about local events and happenings. A personal issue also played a role in Brent’s desire to give back. A few months ago, he found out he needed a new kid- You can often see Brent around the Upper Cumberland, ney. After a series of exhaustive tests, his doctor put him on spreading the word, promoting events, and working with the kidney transplant list. He wants to thank everybody for charities and fundraisers. To keep up with him, give his show their prayers and well wishes. a listen and like him on Facebook. 8| WCTE Close-Up The Go-To Guy Daytime Schedule

Weekdays & Ready to Learn

5:00 AM Sit and Be Fit 1:00 PM Curious George 5:30 AM Classical Stretch 1:30 PM Curious George) 6:00 AM Wild Kratts 6:30 AM Wild Kratts 2:00 PM Arthur 7:00 AM Nature Cat 2:30 PM Nature Cat 7:30 AM Curious George 8:00 AM Daniel Tiger 3:00 PM Odd Squad 8:30 AM Daniel Tiger 3:30 PM Odd Squad 9:00 AM Sesame Street 9:30 AM Peg + Cat 4:00 PM Wild Kratts 10:00 AM Dinosaur Train 4:30 PM Wild Kratts 10:30 AM Bob the Builder 11:00 AM Super Why 5:00 PM Mathline 11:30 AM Thomas & Friends 5:30 PM Nightly Business Report 12:00 PM Sesame Street Photo Credit Jake Wells 12:30 PM Cat in the Hat 6:00 PM PBS NewsHour

ick Wells recently resigned from WCTE to pursue a career at Tennessee Tech’s Media Saturdays RProduction Department. While Rick is just across the parking lot from our home at the TTU Stadium, we’re going to miss his sense of humor and good-natured banter at 5:00 AM Thomas & Friends 1:00 PM A Chef’s Life the station. Rick had been with WCTE Production for over 22 years. 5:30 AM Bob the Builder 1:30 PM Tennessee Crossroads “Rick was always the go-to guy,” said Becky Magura. “You could count on him, depend 6:00 AM Daniel Tiger on him, and always trust him to deliver. He will always be a part of our WCTE family.” 6:30 AM Daniel Tiger 2:00 PM Tennessee Wildside Rick shared one of his favorite memories over lunch. 7:00 AM Curious George 2:30 PM Live Green Tennessee “When I first started with WCTE, we used to cover TTU away-games. Once we were 7:30 AM Nature Cat 3:00 PM Volunteer Gardener trapped in Kentucky by a snowstorm and after breakfast at Shoney’s, we started a 8:00 AM Wild Kratts big snowball fight. People in the restaurant were all pressed up against the windows watching these grown men playing in the snow. I’ve always enjoyed the camaraderie.” 8:30 AM Wild Kratts 3:30 PM P. Allen Smith’s 9:00 AM Locally Produced Show How much he cares about the WCTE team is clear. 4:00 PM America’s Heartland 9:30 AM This Old House Senior producer Craig Gray began his TV career under Rick’s mentorship. 10:00 AM Ask This Old House 4:30 PM Motorweek 10:30 AM Various Woodworking “Rick was amazingly patient with me when I first started out and taught me so much 5:00 PM Sewing w Nancy about working in television. But he was more than a boss. He cared about what was Shows going on with me outside of work and was there whenever I needed him. Rick Wells is a 11:00 AM Rick Steves’ Europe 5:30 PM Fons and Porter’s great friend.” 11:30 AM Jacque Pepin Heart & Soul Love of Quilting Rick’s influence on people’s careers also included our Director of Content & Digital 12:00 PM Martha Bakes Media, Desirée Duncan. 12:30 PM Lidia’s Kitchen 6:00 PM Lawrence Welk “Rick took me under his wing and taught me how to create television all those years Sundays ago when I was in college. He was the one who handed me the golden ticket to the next step in my career in the form of a job listing for a position at Vegas PBS and said, 5:00 AM Sid the Science Kid 10:30 AM Twice as Good “This sounds perfect for you.” I thank him for being the man he is, the man who always 5:30 AM Dinosaur Train 11:00 AM Dr. Bob Show looks out for his team and supports them in any way he can. “ 6:00 AM Sesame Street 11:30 AM McLaughlin Group “When I returned to WCTE three years ago, he was my right hand and rock, but I’m 6:30 AM Daniel Tiger 12:00 PM Charlie Rose: The Week excited for him taking a new step in his career just like he has been so supportive of all 7:00 AM Curious George of those who took the leap before. “ 7:30 AM Nature Cat 12:30 PM To the Contrary with

Rick would often close his emails with, “Your pal, Rick.” Well Rick, we wish you all the 8:00 AM Wild Kratts Bonnie Erbe best and while we will miss your bearded mug, we’re looking forward to working with 8:30 AM Wild Kratts 1:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show you as we collaborate on projects with Tennessee Tech. 9:00 AM Odd Squad 9:30 AM Odd Squad 2:00 PM Classic Gospel Your pals, The Crew at WCTE 10:00 AM Clifford the Big Red Dog 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Various PBS Shows

Jan/Feb 2016 | 9 Primetime / Jan. 1 - 11 *Schedule subject to change

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Starring Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman January 1 & 10 “Dr John Watson, meet Mr Sherlock Holmes.” We’ve been here before - but what if this wasn’t the modern day but the late Victorian period? What if the world’s most famous consulting detective and his best friend lived in a Baker Street of steam trains, hansom cabs, top hats and frock-coats? Welcome to Sherlock in 1895! Some things, though, remain reassuringly the same. Friend- ship, adventure and especially MURDER! Why is Thomas Ricoletti a little surprised to see his wife dressed in her old wedding gown? Because, just a few hours before, she took her own life... Mrs Ricoletti’s ghost now appears to be prowling the streets with an unslakeable thirst for revenge. From fog-shrouded Limehouse to the bowels of a ruined church, Holmes, Wat- son and their friends must use all their cunning to combat an enemy seemingly from beyond the grave and the final, shocking truth about...the Abominable Bride!

Jan/Feb 2016 | 11 Primetime / Jan. 12 - 22

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WILLIE NELSON: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG January 15 With a career that spans six decades, Nelson’s music pushes genre boundaries and his lyrics give voice to America’s heartland. He put his imprint forever on country music and introduced it to new audiences by expanding music’s avenues in the 1970s to create “outlaw country.” He has continually broadened his musical language, crossing into jazz, blues, folk, rock and Latin styles. A guitar virtuoso with a unique voice, Nelson is an artist whose work continues to inspire new musicians of diverse genres. The show will feature performances by Nelson, as well as Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Rosanne Cash, Ana Gabriel, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Raul Malo of The Mavericks, Neil Young, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Buckwheat Zydeco and past Gershwin Prize honoree Paul Simon. Dur- ing the event, Nelson will be presented the Gershwin Prize.

Tuesdays, January 5 to March 8

Jan/Feb 2016 | 13 Primetime / Jan. 23 - Feb. 3

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Murder of a President: James Garfield February 2 Murder of a President is the story of James Garfield, one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president, and his assassination by a deluded madman named Charles Guiteau. The story follows Garfield’s unprecedented rise to power, his shooting only four months into his presidency, and its bizarre and heartbreaking aftermath. The two-hour film is based on Candice Millard’s bestselling and Edgar Award- winning Destiny of the Republic. On the morning of July 2, 1881, a wildly delusional shirker shot President James Garfield as he was walk- ing through a Washington railroad station. As the President lay grievously wounded, pandemonium broke out. Murder of a President recounts the story of the assassination and the excruciating final months of Garfield’s life, tracing Garfield’s unlikely journey from a log cabin in rural Ohio to the Oval Office. The film also recounts the historical moments that occurred because of the assassination. As he lay dy- ing, the North and South came together to pray for his recovery; the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, worked feverishly to invent a contrap- tion that would locate the bullet still lodged in the President’s torso; the famed explorer, John Wesley Powell, helped construct the nation’s first air-condi- tioning system to keep Garfield cool in the sweltering heat of a humid Washington summer. And when the end seemed near, engineers designed a special railroad car to take the President to the New Jersey shore so that Garfield could die within sight of the sea.

Jan/Feb 2016 | 15 Primetime / Feb. 4 - 14

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Programming in February

Feb 3, 9pm Rise of the Black Pharaohs.

Feb 7, 3pm Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of Rebels. 4pm Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race. 5pm Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams.

Feb 8, 10pm Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale.

Feb 12, 8pm B.B. King: American Masters. 9pm Jimi Hendrix: American Masters.

Feb 14, 3pm Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale. 4:30pm Everyone Has a Place. 5pm B.B. King: American Masters. Feb 15, 10pm Independent Lens: The Powerbroker: Whit ney-Young’s Fight for Civil Rights.

Feb 16, 7pm Finding Your Roots: Family Reunions 8pm Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution- Independent Lens.

Feb 26, 8pm Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Perfor- mance at the White House. 9pm Fats Domino: American Masters.

Feb 29, 10pm Independent Lens: Wilhemina’s War. February 8 Independent Lens A Ballerina’s Tale

Jan/Feb 2016 | 17 Primetime / Feb. 15 - 25

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Lee Ann Womack with Ethan Ballinger on Guitar

BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND Arts Special February 19 & 27 Taped 333-feet below ground within Tennessee’s extraordinary Cumberland Caverns, this “musical adventure” showcases highlights from five seasons with both well-established and top emerging artists within the broad spectrum of Bluegrass, Jam Band, Roots-Rock, Neo-Folk and Americana genres. It’s a little bit Blue- grass, a little bit Underground!

This Bluegrass Underground Special guest artists include Vince Gill, Widespread Panic, Lucinda Williams, Johnnyswim, Lee Ann Womack, Andrew Bird, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jason Isbell, Mike Farris & The McCrary Sisters, Davina & The Vagabonds and more!

You can tune into the regular shows on Season 5, Mon- days at 7:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30pm.

BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND Nominated for 5 Emmys The show, airing its fifth season now, is up for five awards – Entertainment, Direction, Technical Achievement, Audio and Lighting.

In addition, the PBS special, Rock My Soul, produced by Todd Jarrell, Todd Mayo and the same people that bring you Bluegrass Underground, and filmed in Nashville’s historic Downtown Presbyterian Church was also nominated for Best Cultural Documentary.

WCTE will be airing the Midsouth Emmy Awards from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and hoping for its own Emmy for the Ready To Learn spot (featured on page 5) on February 27.

Jan/Feb 2016 | 19 Primetime / Feb. 25 - 29

Join our host Desirée Duncan as she explores our unique region of Tennessee on... OUR JANUARY GUEST COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON Tennessee’s 36th Commissioner of Agriculture

New Shows Thursdays at 7pm on Nov. 19 & Dec. 17 OUR FEBRUARY GUEST Encore presentations: Sunday Nov. 1 - 12:30pm; Sunday Nov. 8 - 6pm; CONGRESSMAN DIANE BLACK Sunday, Nov. 22 - 12:30pm; Friday Nov. 27 - 10pm U.S. Representative for New Shows the 3rd Thursday of every month - Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District Jan. 21 & Feb. 18

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READY JET GO Brand New Kid’s Series February 16 READY JET GO! is a new PBS KIDS earth science and astronomy series for children ages 3-8. The program takes viewers on a journey into outer space, building on children’s curiosity about science, technology and astronomy.

One On One with Becky Magura The series follows two neighborhood kids: Sean, who has an all-consuming drive for science facts, and Sydney, who Thursdays at 8:30pm has a passion for science fiction and imagination. They both befriend the new kid on their street, Jet Propulsion, whose OUR JANUARY GUEST family members happen to be aliens from the planet Bortron COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON 7. Together, they explore the solar system and the effects it has on the science of our planet, while learning about friendship Tennessee’s 36th and teamwork along the way. Commissioner of Agriculture READY JET GO! features live-action spots with Jet Propul- sion Laboratory astronomer Dr. Amy Mainzer, who also is the science curriculum consultant for the show. It is created by Craig Bartlett, who also created PBS KIDS’ hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN. Digital content related to the series, including games, hands- on activities and parent resources, will be available in early 2016 as well.

OUR FEBRUARY GUEST CONGRESSMAN DIANE BLACK U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District

Jan/Feb 2016 | 21 DOWNTON ABBEY The Final Season Airing Sundays, January 3 - February 21 with the Season Finale on Sunday, March 6

he top-rated PBS drama of all time approaches its climactic Season 6 opens in 1925 with a series of crises reflecting the mo- chapter as Downton Abbey enters its sixth and final season mentous changes that are transforming society. Women’s rights Ton MASTERPIECE, bringing exciting closure to a remarkable have given Lady Mary and Lady Edith new positions of responsi- series. Where will fate, passion, ambition, and duty lead television’s bility: Mary runs the estate, and Edith manages the magazine she most beloved characters? Millions of devoted viewers will soon inherited from Michael Gregson. Meanwhile, Tom Branson has left find out on the final season of Downton Abbey, airing in nine for Boston, and newlyweds Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge are enthralling episodes. trying their luck in Jazz Age New York. Anna Bates faces a murder charge, though many still suspect her husband. And for the rest Making their bittersweet farewell are members of the beloved of the servants, big doubts hang over their jobs. Will great houses cast, including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and the fortunes that support them soon be gone? Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Lesley Nicol, Explaining the difficult decision to cue the final curtain, Carnival’s Sophie McShera, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Gareth Neame says, “We wanted to close the doors of Downton Samantha Bond, David Robb, Raquel Cassidy and Michael Fox. Abbey when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come Since Downton Abbey’s first season, its audience has grown at a together, and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by phenomenal rate, more than doubling by Season 5, which reached its fans. We can promise a final season full of all the usual drama 25.5 million viewers. The show is consistently one of the most- and intrigue, but with the added excitement of discovering how watched dramas on American television, often beating all com- and where they all end up.” petitors in its Sunday night time slot.

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Dates: July 20th - 26th Five full breakfasts plus visits & admission fees included: Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, Royal Artillery Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum, Tour of Bampton, Tour of Oxford, Waddesdon Manor, Highclere Castle (setting for Downton Abbey) and tea at Kingston Bagpuize. Stay at the centrally located Copthorne Tara Hotel in London Hotel accommodations based on twin bedded rooms with private bath for 5 nights. Price: $2500 per person (price based on double occupancy, airfare not included)

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