JULY 2021 SOURCE 2021 EMMY WINNERS BIGGER THAN BOXING. LARGER THAN LIFE. A FILM BY KEN BURNS SARAH BURNS & DAVID McMAHON TUNE IN OR STREAM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 P.M. CONVERSATIONS ON MUHAMMAD ALI REGISTER AT Join hour-long discussions with Ken Burns and special guests, pbs.org/alievents featuring clips from the upcoming four-part series. Viewers may register for multiple events. Once registered, you will Join the conversation on social media with #MuhammadAliPBS receive a unique, nontransferable link to attend the virtual event. MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Celebrating Our Vegas PBS Originals Our in-house production team accomplished so much this ecosystem. On Wednesday, July 14 past year! Their passion, dedication and commitment to serving at 9 p.m. don’t miss NOVA: Meteor our community, even through the most difficult times, truly Strike. Join scientists as they explore sets them apart. 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Help spark joy in Vegas PBS with a car donation DONATE TODAY Call 877.727.4483 or go to vegaspbs.org/donatecar CONTENTS July 2021 CONTENTS 12 History Special Feature This is the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women who helped change the fabric of American life. Features 6 The Arts See the performances and go behind-the-scenes with some 14 Science & Nature Think Wednesday! of the most iconic artists of our times. Monthly Features 3 Message from our President 10 11 Member Events Vegas PBS Channel 10 Program Listings 8 Drama Enjoy gripping new British drama on Sunday evenings. 16 28 Children’s Lineup 28 Create Spotlights 29 Jackpot!, WORLD and Rewind Spotlights 12 30 Program Sponsors 10 History Discover and learn from the stories of our past. JULY 2021 5 The Arts Icon: Music Through the Lens Fridays at 9 p.m. beginning July 16 (6-part series) Featuring in-depth and often irreverent interviews with the world’s best-known music photographers, journalists and musicians, this eye-opening series provides a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography and poses the question – “What makes an image iconic?” Contributors include Danny Clinch, Gered Mankowitz, Jill Furmanovsky and musicians such as Alice Cooper, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) Icon: Music Through the Lens and Ziggy Marley. Mannheim Steamroller Beyond the CANVAS: Great Performances: Modern Mexico Roots of Latin Jazz 30/40 Live, Friday, July 2 at 9 p.m. Friday, July 9 at 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 at 10 p.m. Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday We hear from some of Mexico’s most Hosted by Shelia E., this film navigates magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh prominent figures, including “Roma” star the intricate rhythms of Latin America in a Aire” compositions with this milestone special and activist Yalitza Aparicio and chef vibrant program of in-studio performances. from the American group known for blending Gabriela Cámara. This episode highlights It also features behind-the-scenes footage classical music and rock. This program includes Mexico’s emergence as a global arts center recorded in the U.S., Peru, Spain, Brazil and interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. and shares updates on how some of the Cuba that demonstrates the synergy between (Repeats Sunday, July 4 at 6:30 p.m.) country’s creative innovators are surviving jazz music and Latin culture. ▲ See Ticket Offer on Page 11 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You: American Masters Friday, July 2 at 10:30 p.m. Discover how the prolific creator of “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons” and “Good Times” affected social change through his groundbreaking sitcoms and activism — features George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Jon Stewart, Russell Simmons and others. Great Performances: Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba Friday, July 9 at 9 p.m. Gloria takes us on an adventure through three of Brazil’s most influential cities — Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Salvador — and reveals how these places inspired her to create Brazilian rearrangements of her biggest hits. Enjoy live performances and conversations with renowned local celebrities. 6 VEGAS PBS SOURCE Classic Albums: Queen - A Night at the Opera Classic Albums, Fridays at 10 p.m. Celebrate the making of the greatest albums in pop, rock and heavy metal music. Each episode features interviews with band members, producers and others discussing the creation of the historic recording. Queen - A Night at the Opera Buddy Guy: on July 23 The Blues Chase The Blues Away: Explore the story behind the album that American Masters made the band a global rock phenomenon in 1975. (See more information on page 21) Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase Fleetwood Mac - Rumours The Blues Away: on July 30 American Masters Learn the definitive story of one of the most Tuesday, July 27 successful rock albums of all time. Released at 9 p.m. in 1977, Rumours sold 15 million copies Dive into the career worldwide and was christened Album of the of the legendary blues Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards. The LP guitarist, a pioneer of remained on the U.K. charts for a staggering Chicago’s West Side sound 433 weeks and on the U.S. Billboard album and major influence on rock charts for 130 weeks. titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring Variety Studio: Actors on new performances and Actors - New Season! interviews with John Mayer, Sunday, July 25 at 12:30 p.m. Carlos Santana and more. Hosted by Variety’s Features Editor Jenelle Riley, each episode brings together Independent Lens: several of today’s hottest actors engaging in Rumble: intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.