FEBRUARY 2018 KBTC VIEWER GUIDE ISSUE 02-18 IN THEIR OWN WORDS: MUHAMMAD ALI The story of world-renowned boxer Muhammad Ali’s life. Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m. See page 8. GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE KBTC/KCKA, licensed to Bates Technical College, reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance DEANNE with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regula- HAMILTON tions. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by Executive Director/ contacting the Disability Support Ser- vices Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries General Manager regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to 253.680.7105. Bates Technical College Board of Trustees Dear Friends, Layne Bladow, Chair Cathy Pearsall-Stipek, Vice Chair Christina Blocker Every day we bring you programs with diverse per- Anthony Anderson spectives and voices, whether it’s on our main channel Bates Technical College President KBTC or MHz Worldview or NHK World. We provide Dr. Ron Langrell places for you to go when you want to look at the KBTC Executive Director/ world from a different point of view. You can explore General Manager your world through culture, science, drama, music, DeAnne Hamilton The KBTC travel and so much more when you turn on KBTC! Association Board Cheree Apland Brad Berger And when something you watch inspires or interests Michael Carney Dean Hanks you, we invite you to connect with us. Each month Dona Ponepinto Carla Santorno we provide media experiences at interesting places in Mark Siegel our community that entertain, enlighten, and educate. George Thornhill Join us along with your neighbors to watch exclusive Dave Turk The KBTC Viewer Guide is published previews, discuss issues that matter in our region, learn monthly by KBTC Public Television about institutions and organizations that you love and and is mailed to those supporting KBTC-TV at a membership level of talk about what matters to you and your family. $35 or more. CONTACT US KBTC Public Television In honor of Black History Month in February, we’re 2320 S. 19th St. offering a special screening at the KBTC studios of “Tell Tacoma, WA 98405 Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and www.kbtc.org Membership Services Universities.” This is the latest documentary from Stan- 888.596.KBTC (5282) ley Nelson (Black Panthers, Freedom Riders) and Marco [email protected] Viewer Services Williams. It is the powerful story of the rise, influence, & Programming and evolution of HBCUs (historically black colleges and 253.680.7700 universities). [email protected] HOW TO WATCH KBTC: Visit kbtc.org to learn more about this screening and Over the air: 28.1 Comcast: HD 108 and 12 the many community activities we have planned for Click! and Comcast in Tac.: 3 this year. KCKA: Over the air: 15.1, .2 and .3 (KBTC cable coverage) I hope to see you at an upcoming event! NHK World TV: Over the air: 28.2 DeAnne Comcast: HD 115 MHz Worldview: Over the air: 28.3 Comcast: HD 334 TVW: Over the air: 28.4 Online: www.kbtc.org 2 EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebrate this month with inspiring programs featuring important figures and events in African-American history. Take a closer look at the artists, athletes, and musicians that helped push the world forward, right here on KBTC. We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told | Friday, February 9, 8 a.m. Featuring legends like Mary Lou Williams, We Knew What We Had sheds light on the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the world’s leading contributors to the legacy of jazz. Colored Frames | Jackie Robinson | Tuesday, February 27, 6 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 8 p.m. Colored Frames provides a truthful Jackie Robinson rose from humble look at the often-ignored artists of origins to cross baseball’s color line the last 50 years. and fight against discrimination. 3 KBTC KIDS SCHEDULE MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:00am Sesame Street 11:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 12:00pm Pinkalicious & Peterrific 12:30pm Curious George 1:00pm Dinosaur Train 1:30pm Super Why! 2:00pm The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That 2:30pm Peg + Cat 3:00pm Clifford the Big Red Dog 3:30pm Nature Cat 4:00pm Wild Kratts 4:30pm Arthur 5:00pm Ready Jet Go! 5:30pm Odd Squad WEEKDAYS FROM 11:00AM TO 6:00PM Pinkalicious & Peterrific | Premiere Monday, February 19, 12 p.m. Follow the exciting adventures of the creative Pinkalicious and her younger brother Peter as they express themselves though art like music, dancing, and the visual arts. 4 LEARN MORE AT WWW.KBTCKIDS.ORG FEBRUARY SCHEDULE Finding Your Roots: Funny Business | Thursday, February 1 , 7 p.m. In the final episode ofFinding Your Roots, three comedic guests, Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari and Maya Rudolph, take a look at their family trees, learning stories of assimilation, independence, hardship and success. 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 6:00am Focus on Europe 6:00am Members’ Choice 6:30am Journeys in Japan 7:00am WWII Mega Weapons: 7:00am NOVA: Nazi Attack on The Tunnels of America Okinawa 8:00am Nature: Arctic Wolf Pack 8:00am Nazi Mega Weapons: 9:00am Sit and Be Fit Hitler’s Island 9:30am Ask This Old House Megafortress 10:00am Samantha Brown’s 9:00am Sit and Be Fit Places to Love 9:30am This Old House 10:30am Dining w/ The Chef 10:00am Ellie’s Real Good Food 11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS 10:30am Simply Ming 11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS 6:00pm Nature: Soul of the Elephant 6:00pm Finding Your Roots: 7:00pm Finding Your Roots: Funny Business Funny Business 7:00pm Rick Steves’ Europe 8:00pm WWII Mega Weapons: 7:30pm Northwest Now The Tunnels of 8:00pm Foyle’s War: A Lesson in Okinawa Murder, Pt. 1/2 9:00pm Nazi Mega Weapons: 9:00pm New Tricks Hitler’s Island 10:00pm Death in Paradise Megafortress 11:00pm Poldark on Masterpiece 10:00pm Nazi Mega Weapons: (S3, Ep. 5/8) Hitler’s Killer Subs 12:00am Amanpour on PBS 11:00pm Nazi Mega Weapons: 12:30am BBC World News The Wolf’s Lair Bulletin 12:00am Amanpour on PBS 12:30am Beyond 100 Days 3 SATURDAY 6:00am Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope 6:30am Washington Grown CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A PLEDGE 5 KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG SATURDAY CONTINUED 7:00am Garden Smart 7:30am P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 8:00am Knit and Crochet Now! 8:30am Knitting Daily 9:00am It’s Sew Easy 9:30am Sew It All 10:00am Sewing with Nancy 10:30am Quilting Arts 11:00am Fit 2 Stitch 11:30am Fon’s & Porter’s Love of Quilting 12:00pm Quilt in a Day 12:30pm Motorweek 1:00pm Rough Cut with Tommy Beyond 100 Days | Mac Weeknights at 12:30 a.m. 1:30pm The Woodsmith Shop 2:00pm Ask This Old House 2:30pm This Old House 3:00pm Washington Grown 3:30pm Simply Ming 4:00pm Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television 4:30pm Cook’s Country w/ America’s Test 5:00pm America’s Test Kitchen 5:30pm Martha Stewart’s Cooking School 6:00pm Antiques Roadshow: Harrisburg 7:00pm Keeping Up Amanpour on PBS | Appearances Weeknights at 12 a.m. 7:30pm Keeping Up Appearances 8:00pm As Time Goes By 8:30pm As Time Goes By 9:00pm Waiting for God 9:30pm Fawlty Towers 10:00pm Still Open All Hours 10:30pm Chef! 11:00pm Dr. Who 11:30pm Dr. Who 12:00am NOVA: Nazi Attack on America 4 SUNDAY 6:00am Ask This Old House BBC World News Bulletin | 6:30am This Old House Friday Nights at 12:30 a.m. 7:00am Paint This w/ Jerry 6 LOOKING FOR KIDS SHOWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 4 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE Victoria on Masterpiece | Season 2 Monday, February 5, 8 p.m. In 1837, A neglected teenager is crowned Queen Victoria and must navigate the intricacies of the court. Victoria returns for a new season as the young queen who wants it all—romance, power, an heir, and personal freedom. 7:30am The Best of Joy of East England Painting 8:00am Seeing Canada 8:00am Way of the Columbia 8:30am Rick Steves’ Europe 8:30am Tracks Ahead 9:00am Sit and Be Fit 9:00am – Members’ Choice 9:30am Creative Living 12:00am 10:00am Pati’s Mexican Table 10:30am Sara’s Weeknight Meals 5 MONDAY 11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS 6:00am Members’ Choice 6:00pm In Their Own Words: 7:00am Jackie Robinson, Pt. 1/2 Muhammad Ali 9:00am Sit and Be Fit 7:00pm Nature: Soul of the 9:30am Lidia’s Kitchen Elephant 10:00am America’s Test Kitchen 10:30am Cook’s Country 11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS 6:00pm Call the Midwife (S6, Ep. 5/8) 7:00pm Call the Midwife (S6, Ep. 6/8) 8:00pm Victoria on Masterpiece (S2, Ep. 3) 9:00pm The Queen at 90 10:00pm Foyle’s War: A Lesson in Murder, Pt. 1/2 11:00pm New Tricks 12:00am Amanpour on PBS Martha Bakes | New Season 12:30am Beyond 100 Days Wednesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.