www.oeta.tv KETA-TV 13 Oklahoma City KOED-TV 11 Tulsa KOET-TV 3 Eufaula KWET-TV 12 Cheyenne August 2009 Volume 36 Number 2 A Publication of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority Foundation, Inc. AUGUST 1-9, 2009 AUGUST At a Glance AUGUSTFEST LOCAL FOCUS HISTORY & CULTURE SCIENCE & NATURE Tony Bennett: An Oklahoma Horizon Time Team NOVAscienceNow American Classic Sundays at 3 p.m. America Special Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. August 2 at 7 p.m. August 19 at 7 p.m. page 2 9 10 11 2 TONY BENNETT AN AMERICAN CLASSIC f Sunday August 2 at 7 p.m. The ground-breaking television event features breath- taking stage productions that take the viewer on an emotional musical journey of this legendary entertain- f er’s life, re-creating the seminal venues of his career. Saturday August 1 at 7 p.m. Tony performs duets of his greatest hits with some of Hosted by Mary Lou today’s greatest artists – “The Best Is Yet to Come” Metzger, this all-new with Diana Krall, “Rags to Riches” with Elton John and special highlights “For Once in My Life” with Stevie Wonder, to name outstanding musical a few. Woven throughout the special are narratives production numbers by special guests such as Billy Crystal, John Travolta from the past ten and Robert De Niro. The special ends with Tony’s solo years. Members of the performance of his signature song “I Left My Heart in Welk Musical Fam- San Francisco.” ily are spotlighted in short biographies, illustrated by their own personal collection of photographs. The Welk Stars featured in this new special are: Anacani, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ken Delo, Arthur Duncan, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel, The Lennon Sisters (Dee Dee, Peggy, Kathy & Janet), Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Bob Ralston, Jimmy Roberts and Norma Zimmer. DANIEL O’DONNELL: MAGIC MOMENTS: HOPE AND PRAISE ThE BEST OF 50S POP f Thursday August 6 at 7 p.m. f Monday August 3 at 7 p.m. Irish singing sensation Daniel O’Donnell makes an From “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” per- inspiring return to Branson, performing cherished formed by the Four Aces to Patti Page singing her songs. The emotionally uplifting performance immortal “Old Cape Cod,” these are truly magical includes multi-denominational hymns, up-tempo memories from the days when songs appealed to THE BIG BAND YEARS gospel songs and pop tunes. O’Donnell’s heartfelt audiences of all ages. The beloved “Mr. C.,” Perry f renderings of such spiritual favorites as “Morn- Como, launches the parade of 50s favorites with Tuesday August 4 at 7 p.m. ing Has Broken” and “Let There Be Peace” are vintage footage. Film star Debbie Reynolds sings This “Big Band” retrospective features the songs accompanied by a 24-member young adult choir, a sweet serenade with “Tammy” from 1957 and that brought the country through WWII and a 12-member children’s choir, an orchestra, great group sounds are heard from the stunning kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes O’Donnell’s band and his longtime performance McGuire Sisters. Lynn Evans of the Chordettes re- vintage live, rare and unreleased footage of bands partner, Mary Duff. turns to the stage to recall that trio’s playful 1958 and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Mar- favorite “Lollipop.” shall (Hollywood Squares) hosts. Visit OETA online: www.oeta.tv Visit OETA online: www.oeta.tv 3 GET DOWN TONIGHT: ThE DISCO EXplOSION f Monday August 3 at 9 p.m. You’ll remember just how deep your love for ageless party music really is — the still-thriving disco beat brought back by the original artists who created hits that sound as fresh today as they did three decades ago. K.C. and the Sunshine Band offer a pair of their number-one smashes from 1975 — the night club anthems “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and “Get Down Tonight.” The group Heatwave reunites to sing their era-defining classic “Boo- gie Nights,” and the dynamic duo of Peaches and Herb again encourages the audience to “Shake Your Groove Thing” with their 1978 gold record. The vital contribution of the 1977 motion picture Saturday Night Fever to the popularity of disco music is honored with a selection of hit songs from the movie sung by the original artists, plus a tribute to the Bee Gees (“Stayin’ Alive”/“How Deep Is Your Love”). LEVON HElm: RAmblE AT THE RYMAN f Saturday August 1 at 10:30 p.m. ERIC ClAPTON AND STEVE YANNI VOICES: LIVE FROM WINWOOD: IN CONCERT FROM For five years, Levon Helm hosted evenings of THE FORUM IN ACAPULCO music at his home studio in Woodstock, New MADISON SQUARE GARDEN f Sunday August 2 at 8 p.m. York, known as “The Midnight Ramble.” Helm f Wednesday August 5 at 10 p.m. After a four-year hiatus from public performance, took the Midnight Ramble on the road to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where — accom- With a career spanning more than four decades Yanni makes a triumphant return to the stage and, for the first time in his remarkable career, features panied by such luminaries as Buddy Miller, John and a host of accolades — including 18 Grammy Hiatt, Sheryl Crow, Sam Bush, Alison Krauss and Awards and a record total of three different induc- show-stopping vocal performances by young artists who bring to life his most popular musi- Robert Plant — the Levon Helm Band gave birth tions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — guitar to a performance that will live for the ages. legend Eric Clapton is known for his peerless cal compositions. Yanni has a unique ability to mastery of the blues style and, of course, rocking engage his audience with masterful productions, out on his famed Stratocaster. To the delight of creating an enchanting and riveting experience fans everywhere, Clapton and his longtime friend that features beautiful music, spectacular cho- Steve Winwood have reunited for this once-in-a- reography, dazzling costumes and dynamic set lifetime concert at New York’s Madison Square design. Garden, their first concert together since their days in the supergroup Blind Faith. Great Perfor- Most prominently featured are the “Voices” them- mances captures the reunion concert, featuing selves — Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas CELTIC WOMAN: a wide range of material from the Clapton cata- and Leslie Mills — four exceptional vocalists who, logue, hits from Winwood’s time as front-man under Yanni’s direction, perform both original THE GREATEST JOURNEY for the band Traffic and their collaborations from and classic Yanni compositions accompanied by f Thursday August 6 at 9 p.m. Blind Faith. Yanni’s acclaimed orchestra, comprised of musi- cians from around the world. An essential collection of Celtic Woman’s most beloved and memorable songs. Visit OETA online: www.oeta.tv Visit OETA online: www.oeta.tv 4 GREAT PERFORMANCES DOllY LIVE IN LONDON PETE SEEGER’S 90TH f Tuesday August 4 at 9 p.m. BIRThdAY CELEBRATION American music icon Dolly Parton wows a sellout f Friday August 7 at 10 p.m. crowd with her inimitable voice and country charm. Dolly performs many of her classic hits Legends of folk, rock and country music gather such as “Two Doors Down,” “Jolene,” “Coat of for a once-in-a-lifetime Many Colors,” “Here You Come Again,” “9-5,” tribute to a beloved and I Will Always performer. Love You” as well Joining Seeger for as new songs this once-in-a-lifetime from her most concert event from recent release, Madison Square Gar- Backwoods den are more than 40 Barbie. artists, including Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Roger McGuinn, Ani DiFranco, Taj Mahal, Ben Harper and Dave Matthews, and many others who performed songs inspired by Seeger’s music and activism. Concert highlights include Seeger’s leading the audience in a rous- ing sing-along of “Amazing Grace.” Other classic favorites compelling the enthusiastic audience to join in were “We Shall Overcome” and “This Land Is Your Land.” Born to a large family of musicians, Seeger is a master of the five-string banjo and founder of the American folk music movement. JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BLUEGRASS ThE WIldlIFE CONCERT HOMECOMING f Saturday August 1 at 9:00 p.m. f Wednesday August 5 at 8:30 p.m. This intimate performance features the songs that This historic musical event, hosted by Bill Gaither, made John Denver an American treasure, includ- is packed with unforgettable performances by ing “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, legendary artists who got their start singing in Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song” and “Sunshine church. Featuring a perfect mix of great old THE STATLER BROTHERS on My Shoulders.” One of the world’s best-known hymns, southern gospel classics and newer fa- FAREWELL CONCERT and beloved performers, Denver earned interna- vorites, this extraordinary gathering highlights the f tional acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, world-class talent of: Vince Gill, the Gaither Vocal Wednesday August 5 at 7 p.m. environmentalist and humanitarian. Band, The Isaacs, Marty Stuart, Ralph Stanley, When the Statler Brothers took the stage for the George Jones, The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, last time in their 40 year career, the house was Cherryholmes, Gordon Mote, Jimmy Fortune, packed, enthusiastic and adoring. The special Rhonda Vincent, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson & documents the event and celebrates one of coun- Quicksilver, Jeff & Sheri Easter and many others. try music’s most honored acts.