Magazine NOVEMBER 2010 A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation Arkansas Educational Television Network Contents AETN MAGAZINE The The Importance of Supporting Staff Importance Public Television . 3 Supporting Public Television Editor-in-Chief of Letter from Production . 4 Allen Weatherly AETN Presents New Season . 4-5 Editor “I am glad to help support AETN, as I did KQED in San Ambassadors Circle contributors like Terry Britton value Steve Barnes Hosts . 6 Mona Dixon Francisco when I lived there and KTEH in San Mateo AETN’s superb programs and share a commitment to and also KVIE in Sacramento when I lived there...so I Local Production Marathon . 7 Creative & Editorial Director making sure that these important services continue Sara Willis have been a supporter of the local PBS stations around to grow in excellence and impact each year. Public PBS Ongoing Series and Editorial Panel the country for about 40 years. November Specials . 8-11 Shirley Bowen, Darbi Blencowe, broadcasting is now more than ever a valued source Primetime Schedules . 12-21 Rowena Parr, Pam Wilson, Bryan Fields I really believe that without the public broadcasting sta- of great drama, world-class music, in-depth news, fas- Copy Editors tions what a wasteland it would be, as programming cinating “how-to” programs and nonviolent programs Daytime on AETN-1 . 22-23 Darbi Blencowe, Catherine Mays, Daytime on AETN-2 Create pioneer Fred Friendly called the programming of the for children. Karen Cooper, Pat Pearce, commercial stations long ago. and AETN-3 Plus . 24-27 Tiffany Verkler, Kerry Krell AETN Offices The Ambassadors Circle recognizes donors who give Education . 28 You nurture everyone that watches your shows — an annual gift of $500 and above, providing the solid 350 S. Donaghey Ave. from children clear up to the elderly — in all the Community Cinema . 29 Conway, AR - 72034 base upon which AETN’s programs and services are Underwriter and Sponsor Spotlight . 30 800-662-2386 arts, science, mathematics, philosophy, comedy, great music, great performances, and your mystery series. I built. Arkansans of all ages benefit from this generos- AETN Foundation Underwriters . 31 [email protected] ity. www.aetn.org can’t say enough about the programming that we can Coming in December . 32 all take part of. It just shows that the profit motive does not always make for good television, as we see We invite you to join Terry in the AETN Foundation Am- November’s Cover Story . “AETN Presents: On the Front Row” kicks off a new season in from the commercial broadcasting stations. bassadors Circle and be a part of the future of public November with Wayland Holyfield and Friends (cover), Damn Bullets television in Arkansas. (inset, clockwise from top), Bonnie Montgomery and Montgomery But, PBS has a wealth of brain nutrition — it expands Trucking, and Go Fast. (AETN Photos/Jess Setzler) AETN Mission and enriches our universe through our proactive pitch- For more information, ing in to help support it and make our wishes known. Statement contact Karen Cooper at The quality programming on AETN is underwritten in part by... Thank you.” The mission of the Arkansas With 5 convenient locations throughout Oklahoma, 800-662-2386, Arkansas, & Missouri, we invite you to shop the Mr. Terry Britton nation’s largest Baby Lock dealer. Educational Television Network Ambassadors Circle Member 501-730-9310 or Sewing & Software Center (AETN) is to offer lifelong learning Lowell, Ark. [email protected]. -We Service All Makes & Models- opportunities to all Arkansans; to supply instructional programs • Embroidery & Software Supplies AETN Foundation Board Philip Kaplan, Little Rock Membership hotline: • Seminars & Clubs to Arkansas’s schools; to provide Chair Martie North, Little Rock 501-682-4120 • Unlimited Classes programming and services to AETN Executive Director Sandra Garland, Harrison Bill Valentine, Little Rock Viewer response line: • Quilting & Heirloom improve and enhance the lives Allen Weatherly Vice Chair Allen Weatherly, Conway 501-682-4198 • Beginners to Advanced AETN Commission Steven Jones, Marion of Arkansas’s citizens; and to Programming originates at Fax: 501-852-2280 • Customer Protection Plan illuminate the culture and heritage Chair Secretary/Treasurer Sammie Benjamin, Glenwood Kirby Williams, Hot Springs the R. Lee Reaves Center for Online: www.aetn.org Great selection of pre-owned and program sewing machines and sergers. of Arkansas and the world. To Vice Chair Board Members Educational Telecommunications General information: 2910 N McKee Circle, Fayetteville accomplish this mission, AETN, Ronnie Williams, Menifee Dr. Linda Beene Ballard, at Donaghey Avenue and [email protected] 479-442-7808 866-854-9474 Sesame Street, Conway, Ark. www.bsewinn.com through the creative use of Secretary/Treasurer Bismarck Public affairs: telecommunications, will present Sandy Landers, Little Rock Kay Bland, Paragould Questions and comments are [email protected] AETN reserves the right to make programming adjustments and preemptions that enhance the Commissioners Lavenia Craig, El Dorado encouraged. Viewers may reach Outdoor programs: relevance of its program service. 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Jane Krutz, Little Rock Philip Hathcock, Maumelle 501-450-1-PBS (727) [email protected] 2 Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Educational Television Network 3 “On the Front Row With Go Fast” “On the Front Row With Wayland Holyfield and Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Friends” From Production Wednesday, Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m. Dear Members, At AETN our mission is education, and the Production If you enjoy loud, fast, gritty rock ‘n’ roll, then don’t Division knows that every program has at its center miss this episode of “AETN Presents”! For nearly 12 During the ‘80s and ‘90s, “Arkansas (You Run Deep I have read that in that clarion intent to enrich the lives of those who years, North Little Rock band Go Fast has blended in Me),” written by Arkansan Wayland Holyfield, was today’s high-tech, fast- view it. We hope we succeed and humbly ask you Americana-infused proto-rock, hot-rod culture, monster AETN’s sign-off song, signaling that the station was paced world “knowledge to share with us your opinions and ideas for more movies and other American rock staples. Among their ending programming for the night. Recently Holyfield is the great equalizer, original programming ahead. We may not always influences are southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynryd and fellow native Arkansans Mark Wright, Randy information the new agree, but we will always try hard to keep you from and Mountain, whose song “Mississippi Queen” they Goodrum and Shawn Camp — all musical artists in wealth, and people are switching the channel. have performed. Go Fast features Scott Diffee on lead their own right — performed at the AETN studios in the product.” guitar and vocals, Jimmy Powell on drums and Brent Conway before a live audience. All the best, LaBeau on bass. The AETN Production Division works tirelessly using Carole Adornetto “When I wrote ‘Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)’ I that statement as its motto. Our product is the Director of Production “On the Front Row With Bonnie Montgomery and really meant those words and still do,” Holyfield said. health and well-being of all Arkansans. Producers Montgomery Trucking” “Although I’ve lived in Nashville for many years, I’m prepare original and creative programs that come Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. very proud to be known as a ‘born-and-raised’ Arkan- from the hearts and souls of the audience we serve Tune in for the sesason premiere of san, and I love to get back home whenever I can. Arkansas native Bonnie Montgomery is a formally- “It is my goal to make the song available to my fel- — you. The stories are endless, the future is always “AETN Presents: On the Front Row” bright and full of promise, and our enthusiasm is trained musician who mixes country, folk and opera. low Arkansans, and in AETN I have found the perfect without limits. Montgomery Trucking blends guitar, kazoo and partner.” mandolin for an eclectic mix of music that has been Our arts and culture two-month extravaganza described as a cross between country, hillbilly and AETN has produced a new music video for “Arkansas begins with a special day of programming on Nov. folk. Montgomery Trucking features Iowa native Cade (You Run Deep in Me),” which debuted in September 7 beginning at 1 p.m. with this year’s Emmy- This November marks the eighth season for “AETN Shera on mandolin, Australia native Justin McGoldrick at non-scheduled times throughout the programming nominated original shows: “Men & Women of Presents: On the Front Row,” a concert series on guitar, Little Rock native Jimmy Young on upright week. AETN has also produced a commemorative Distinction,” Best Interview Discussion; and “Silent featuring exceptional Arkansas musicians. During the bass, and Aaron Baker and Holly Montgomery (Bon- “Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)” DVD which includes Storytellers,” Best Historical Documentary, Best summer the following four acts were recorded live nie’s sister) on back-up vocals. Bonnie Montgomery the 2010 music video, the 1987 music video, a Director, Best Editor, Best Photographer and Best at the AETN studios: Damn Bullets, Go Fast, Bonnie has a short-length opera in the works called “Billy bonus interview by Chuck Dovish with Wayland Holy- Musical Composition.