Trusted. Valued. Essential. DECEMBER 2017 This is Bob Hope: AMERICAN MASTERS Helping Our People Helping People It’s a guiding principle at Silver State Schools Credit Community Union. Since 1951, we have been fully-vested in the Southern Nevada community we serve. Whether it’s setting up your child’s first savings account, finding a Through Life’s great rate on a loan, buying your first home or finding the best investment, our employees are available to Financial Journey put your best interests first. Become a member today and experience the SSSCU difference. 800.357.9654 silverstatecu.com Vegas PBS A Message from the Management Team General Manager General Manager Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS Educational Media Services Director Niki Bates Production Services Director Kareem Hatcher Communications and Brand Management Director Shauna Lemieux Business Manager Brandon Merrill Engineering, IT & Emergency Response Director George Molnar Seasonal Showcase Content Director Cyndy Robbins s 2017 ends, we hope you’ll celebrate the holiday and New Year with fes- Workforce Training & Economic Development Director Debra Solt tive specials on Vegas PBS. Throughout the month, tune in to explore Corporate Partnerships Director diverse traditions across Europe with Rick Steves; gain kitchen inspira- Bruce Spotleson tion with The Great British Baking Show and A Chef’s Life; sing along Southern Nevada Public Television Board of Directors A with musical specials from The Carpenters, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Celtic Executive Director Thunder; or relish the inevitable drama of the season with Last Tango in Halifax and Tom Axtell, Vegas PBS President Call the Midwife. Bill Curran, Ballard Spahr, LLP December also marks the last on-air fundraising campaign of the calendar year.We Vice President are delighted to offer health and wellness specials on mindfulness, nutrition, fitness and Nancy Brune, Guinn Center for Policy Priorities Treasurer finance; comedy favorites like Young Hyacinth and Victor Borge; historical documen- Cheryl (Cheri) Colbus, US Bank taries on the Vietnam War and Bob Hope; and musical performances with local ticket Secretary offers from Moody Blues, Human Nature, Celtic Woman and more. Stephen Greathouse, Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Industry, Retired We are also thrilled to offer Postmodern Jukebox – The New Classics, which was Chair, Community Council Charlotte Hill, Community Volunteer recorded live in Las Vegas at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz.We are happy to continue our part- Chair, Desert Meadows Area Health Education Council nership with The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The program will make its Loretta Moses, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Vegas PBS debut on Sunday, December 3 at 8:30 p.m. and will have an encore broad- Chair, Planned Giving Council Geraldine Tomich cast on Sunday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. This is the third program that we helped CCSD Liaison to SNPT Board bring to a national audience on public television. We will also present specials from Carolyn Edwards, Clark County School District Trustee David Foster performing at Mandalay Bay and Human Nature from the Venetian (see Board Members page 10 for details).These national programs from our city showcase the quality of our Vince Alberta, University Nevada Las Vegas Linda Ammons, Community Volunteer venues and the excellence of our entertainment options. Public television provides Tracy Bower, National Security Technologies, LLC everyone with access to quality arts programming, regardless of ability to travel or Rachelle Crupi, Bank of Nevada afford a ticket. Mo Denis, Nevada State Senator Clark Dumont, MGM Resorts International During these seasonal specials, we hope you’ll find a favorite program and choose to Thomas Gallagher, TreVista Group, LLC renew your membership or make an additional gift of support. With a membership Dema Guinn, Community Volunteer donation of as little as $5 per month or $60 annually, you’ll receive Vegas PBS Passport Stephen Greathouse, Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Industry, retired Sandi Herrera, “Got Core Values!” – our newest member benefit. Albert Z. Kovacs, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Vegas PBS Passport provides sustaining members with extended access to an on- Lori Lea, AECIndustryPro.com demand library of quality local and national public television programs anytime, any- Nora Luna, Nathan Adelson Hospice Marydean Martin, Marydean & Associates where. Highlights include every past episode of award-winning Masterpiece series John Restrepo, RCG Economics, LLC like Victoria, Grantchester, Home Fires and Poldark. You can also watch hundreds of Thomas Warden, The Howard Hughes Corporation hours of Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow, American Experience, The Great British Contact Vegas PBS with comments and suggestions: Baking Show, and much more. Vegas PBS & Southern Nevada Public Television 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 Earlier this year,the total number of Vegas PBS members grew to more than 15,000 702.799.1010 • Fax 702.799.2806 families who have chosen to invest in the quality entertaining, informative and inspir- VegasPBS.org • email: [email protected] Vegas PBS Source, Volume No. 11, 2017 ing programs they rely on Vegas PBS to provide. In a year when local events required us to focus on the people who really matter most, we thank you for your continuing sup- Vegas PBS Source Art Director Anton Tielemans port of Vegas PBS’ television programs, internet content and educational services. Have a happy, healthy and hopeful holiday season. Tom Axtell This magazine is printed on recycled paper DECEMBER 2017 5 December 2017 Contents Cover Story 8 Our Pledge to You This month, we have put together an incredible lineup of informative and inspiring programs during our membership drive. Specials include This is Bob Hope: American Masters, Victor Borge: 100 Years of Laughter, How Not to Die with Michael Greger M.D.,The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years and much more! Departments 5 Message to Our Members Letter from General Manager Tom Axtell 14 Upcoming Member Events 20 A Message from a Member of the Vegas PBS Planned Giving Council Features 8 12 Special Young Hyacinth, Jordan Smith-Tis the Season, Christmas at Belmont and much more! 17 Spotlight Think Wednesday 19 How-To Martha Bakes 32 Canadian Rockies By Rail 33 Antiques Roadshow 34 Mark Twain’s Journey to Jerusalem: Dreamland 35 Stories of World War II 37 Vegas PBS Rewind/Worldview/Jackpot! 12 17 Program Menu 21 Weekdays/Children’s Lineup 22 Primetime Programming 32 Weekend Daytime Programming 36 Vegas PBS Create Programming Vegas PBS Channels 38 Vegas PBS Sponsors 33 34 DECEMBER 2017 7 COVER STORY Mindfulness Goes Mainstream Saturday, November 25 at 9:30 a.m. Explore the transformative power of mind- fulness meditation – now embraced by mil- lions of ordinary people – through expert opinions and interviews including singer Jewel, clothing designer Eileen Fisher and Our Pledge UMASS Center for Meditation's Jon Kabat- Zinn. Repeats Tuesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. Suze Orman’s Financial to You Solutions for You Saturday, November 25 at 10:30 a.m. Throughout December We all have financial issues and problems. Suze Orman's latest special sharply focuses on her helping individual viewers "find financial solutions for you." As always, Suze's advice is based not just on numbers, but on a critical understanding of ourselves and our emotional needs. Suze stresses the importance of making financial decisions that you feel comfortable with. Financial problems are caused when you do things with money that do not seem "right" to you, despite pressures and advice from others. Repeats Sunday, November 26 at 6:30 a.m. and Saturday, December 2 at 6 a.m. David Foster How Not to Die with Michael Greger, M.D. This month, we have put together an with the right approach to pain relief and Saturday, November 25 at 12:30 p.m. incredible lineup of informative and inspiring management, the special presents an accessi- Learn how to protect yourself from ten programs during our membership drive. ble and widely available solution to the causes of premature death and disease with Whether you are looking for self-improve- current pain epidemic. Repeats Saturday, a plant-based diet. This new special shows ment, thought-provoking content or just December 2 at 10 a.m. viewers how to become healthier and live relaxing entertainment, we have it all right Eat to Live with longer based on scientific research. Repeats here. It is our mission, our pledge to you, to Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Sunday, November 26 at 8:30 a.m. bring you the highest quality programming Saturday, November 25 at 7:30 a.m. Age Reversed with Miranda on television. So please support the programs Cut through the hype and get the facts you Esmonde-White you love and enjoy the show! need to lose weight and lower blood pressure Sunday, November 26 at 10 a.m. HEALTH AND WELLNESS and cholesterol without drugs. Dr. Fuhrman Learn valuable insights on combating the Forever Painless with provides the latest research that sets you on physical signs and consequences of aging.The Miranda Esmonde-White the path to recovery even if you have diabetes special shares practical information on slow- Saturday, November 25 at 6 a.m. or pre-diabetes. Repeats Saturday, December ing down and potentially reversing the aging This program provides a groundbreaking 2 at 11:30 a.m. process through exercise and other lifestyle education on chronic pain and its causes, and choices. Host Miranda Esmonde-White, a offers a new approach to pain management. former National Ballet of Canada dancer, Through compelling interviews from world- motivates viewers to stretch and strengthen renowned health professionals attesting to their way to feeling and looking younger. the power of the body to rid itself of pain Repeats Sunday, December 3 at 6:30 a.m. Healing Mind with ...practical information on Martin Rossman, M.D.