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Monday-Friday Programming Schedule


6:00AM BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

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Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


6:30AM The Big Comfy Couch

Monday, Dec. 1
Scrub a Dub

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Red Light Green Light

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Gesundheit

Thursday, Dec. 4
Ping Pong Polka

Friday, Dec. 5
Funny Faces

Closed Caption
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Web: http://www.bennysmart.com/


7:00AM Arthur

Monday, Dec. 1
Hide and Snake / Muffy's New Best Friend

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Buster's Breathless / The Fright Stuff

Wednesday, Dec. 3
The Contest / Prove It

Thursday, Dec. 4
The Blizzard / The Rat Who Came to Dinner

Friday, Dec. 5
D.W. Tale Spins / Prunella Gets it Twice

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/arthur/


7:30AM Dragon Tales

Monday, Dec. 1
Out With the Garbage/Lights, Camera, Dragons

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Bully For You/The Great White Cloud Whale

Wednesday, Dec. 3
To Do or Not to Do/Much Ado About Nodlings

Thursday, Dec. 4
Don't Bug Me/Over and Over

Friday, Dec. 5
Lucky Stone/The Mefirst Wizard

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Web: http://pbskids.org/dragontales/


8:00AM Clifford the Big Red Dog

Monday, Dec. 1
Clifford Cleans His Doghouse / And Baby Makes Four

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Jetta's Tall Tale / The Big Fetch

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Potluck Party Pooper / The Best Gift

Thursday, Dec. 4
Clifford's Puppy Days: The Monster in 3-B/Cat-tastrophe

Friday, Dec. 5
Twos Company / Fairweather Friend

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/clifford/


8:30AM Sesame Street

Monday, Dec. 1
"Curly Bear Comes Home" Baby Bear has spent his first night at home with his new little sister, Curly Bear. He is upset about how things are changing. Telly listens as Baby Bear talks about his problems. Baby Bear is upset because nothing was the same at home and all the attention was going towards the new baby. Baby Bear is most upset because Papa Bear always has special time for Baby Bear for just the two of them and he fears this time won't be available. Just as Baby Bear is expressing his fears to Telly, Papa Bear arrives and says that it's time for their special time! Baby Bear feels better and later, when Mama Bear brings Curly to see Baby Bear, Curly starts laughing at Baby Bear and pulling on his ear. Baby Bear may actually be starting to like his cute little sister. Theme: Coping w/ Emotions. Letter Z. Number 4.

Tuesday, Dec. 2
"Rosita Befriends a Frog Wearing a Crown" Rosita is sad because all of her friends are too busy to play with her. She ends up meeting a frog that wants to play and they both love to hop! When Rosita's friends meet the frog they are surprised to see that he is wearing a crown. Baby Bear remembers the story of the Frog Prince who needed to be kissed in order to be a Prince again. Rosita's friends feel bad for the Prince and they think Rosita should kiss the frog so that he can be a Prince again. Rosita does not want to lose her frog, but her friends encourage her to imagine what it would be like to have a spell on her. She figures out that she should help the Prince, but when she kisses the frog, he turns into an elephant! The elephant is very relieved and luckily, he likes to hop as well! Theme: Social Interactions & Reasoning. Letter H. Number 7.

Wednesday, Dec. 3
"Stinky and Zoe Write a Story" Baby Bear and Telly write a story all by themselves. Telly and Baby Bear read their story to their friends as Stinky listens. Stinky becomes very excited about the idea of writing a story. He can't believe that Telly and Baby Bear have done this all by themselves. His friends encourage Stinky to write his own story. With a little encouragement, Stinky begins to tell his story and Gordon writes down the words. Zoe helps by acting as one of the characters in Stinky's story. In his story, Stinky turns into a real boy who can dance. He is happy to be Boy Stinky, but he ends up realizing it's better to stay as he is. He is very happy that he was able to create his very own story! Theme: Literacy. Letter R. Number 18.

Thursday, Dec. 4
"Zoe's Tutu Gets Stuck in a Tree" Zoe's tutu gets blown away and ends up stuck in a tree. Telly and Zoe work hard, trying many different strategies in order to get it down. Telly keeps helping Zoe as they try to climb, jump, and boost each other up, and reach the tutu with a stick. Super Grover tries to help and, of course, ends up stuck in the tree with the tutu. Alan comes by and Zoe and Telly explain their problem. Alan suggests getting a ladder from Hooper's store. Just then, Big Bird comes by and Telly has an idea, a big, tall idea! Big Bird is very tall so he should be able to reach the tutu. Big Bird stands on his tippy toes and is able to reach the tutu. The problem is solved! Theme: Reasoning. Letter A. Number 3.

Friday, Dec. 5
"A Baby Duck Thinks Telly is His Mommy" Telly finds an egg on Sesame Street. As he is looking at it, it hatches! The baby duck looks up at Telly and thinks he is the Mommy! The baby duck calls Telly "Mommy" repeatedly and does not want Telly to leave his side. Finally, Telly takes the duckling to Gina who begins to care for it. When Telly leaves Gina's office, the duckling is obviously very sad and all of sudden Telly realizes that he must take on the responsibility and care for the baby duck. Telly is very smart about it and finds out what he should do. He takes the duckling's perspective and decides the duckling really needs to learn how to be a duck. Telly dresses like a duck and waddles about. Eventually the real Mommy duck appears looking for her egg. Telly explains what happened and Mommy duck thanks him for taking such great care of her baby. Telly is sad about this loss, but he realizes that this is the best thing for the duckling. Theme: Social Interactions & Coping w/ Emotions. Letter J. Number 5.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/kids/sesame/ or http://www.sesamestreet.com/


9:30AM Between the Lions

Monday, Dec. 1
Out in Outer Space

Tuesday, Dec. 2
The Last Cliff Hanger

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Icarus's Wings

Thursday, Dec. 4
The Lucky Duck

Friday, Dec. 5
The Hopping Hen

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://pbskids.org/lions/


10:00AM Instructional Television

Monday, Dec. 1
10:00 am NASA Connect
10:30 am Ama-Zone! The Rain Forest Project
10:40 am Rocks and Minerals Series

Tuesday, Dec. 2
10:00 am Different and the Same
10:15 am Weather or Not
10:30 am Minds-On Science
10:50 am Take a Look

Wednesday, Dec. 3
10:00 am Club Write
10:15 am Sharing Art
10:30 am Hands-On Crafts for Kids: Crafting Together

Thursday, Dec. 4
10:00 am Colonial Williamsburg: Live Electronic Field Trip

Friday, Dec. 5
10:00 am NewsDepth
10:20 am Test Quest
10:30 am Reisland Deutschland

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


11:00AM Reading Rainbow

Monday, Dec. 1
Dinosaur Bob & His Adventures With the Family Lizardo

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Martha Speaks

Wednesday, Dec. 3
The Adventures of Taxi Dog

Thursday, Dec. 4
Duncan and Delores

Friday, Dec. 5
Pet Stories You Don't Have to Walk

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Web: http://gpn.unl.edu/rainbow/


11:30AM Barney & Friends

Monday, Dec. 1
A Parade of Bikes

Tuesday, Dec. 2
It's a Happy Day!

Wednesday, Dec. 3
My Family and Me

Thursday, Dec. 4
Splish! Splash!

Friday, Dec. 5
BJ's Really Cool House

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/barney/


12 NOON Teletubbies

Monday, Dec. 1
Lion Dance

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Sand Bottle

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Kites

Thursday, Dec. 4
Soccer

Friday, Dec. 5
Balancing Pots

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/teletubbies/


12:30PM The Berenstain Bears

Monday, Dec. 1
The In Crowd/Fly It

Tuesday, Dec. 2
By the Sea/Catch the Bus

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Family Get Together/The Stinky Milk Mystery

Thursday, Dec. 4
New Neighbors/The Big Election

Friday, Dec. 5
The Hiccup Cure/Think of Those in Need

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Web: http://pbskids.org/berenstainbears/


1:00PM Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Monday, Dec. 1
Helping: This new week encourages children to feel good about helping and asking for help. While using a vacuum cleaner that he's brought to use at the home of a sick neighbor, Mister Rogers helps children with their fear of its noise and its suction. His helpful neighbors, the McFeely, invite him to come by and see a mother dog and puppies for whom they are "puppy-sitting."

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Helping: Mr. McFeely brings a video showing how people make vacuum cleaners. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Elaine has a nightmare about sweepers and is determined to get rid of all of them in the world. A dynamic musical group from Kenya, Jabali Afrika, visits Negri's Music Shop.

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Helping: At B. Smith's restaurant, in New York City, Mister Rogers meets some of the people who work in the kitchen and watches as they help each other prepare the food. He even helps make a tasty dessert from custard and raspberries. In Make-Believe, Lady Elaine has been gathering up every vacuum cleaner in the royal neighborhood! A young boy teaches Mister Rogers how to make a stoveless treat in his kitchen.

Thursday, Dec. 4
Helping: After making a chalk drawing, Mister Rogers watches a video of how people make the chalk. He learns about Chinese calligraphy from his friend, Professor Wang. Professor Wang demonstrates ancient and contemporary calligraphy and Mister Rogers tries it, too! In Make-Believe, the neighbors realize that Lady Elaine has taken all the vacuum cleaners because she's afraid of them. Maybe Purple Panda can help!

Friday, Dec. 5
Helping: Mister Rogers meets with some children who are making crafts at the Inner City Art Center in Los Angeles. In Make-Believe, Lady Elaine's friends help her conquer her fear of vacuum cleaners they're just for dirt. Mister Rogers says that talking about feelings can help, especially when you're afraid.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/rogers/


1:30PM Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat

Monday, Dec. 1
Royal Cats / Acrobat Cats

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Tung, the Singing Cricket / Sagwa's Lucky Bat

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Cat Burglar / Sagwa's Good Deed

Thursday, Dec. 4
Harvest Festival Race / The Foolish Magistrate's New Robes

Friday, Dec. 5
Fur Cut / Magistrate Loses His Post

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Web: http://pbskids.org/sagwa/



3:00PM George Shrinks

Monday, Dec. 1
If I Ran the Circus

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Coach Shrinks

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Becky in Wonderland

Thursday, Dec. 4
George Unshrinks

Friday, Dec. 5
Migrate-est Adventure

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Web: http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/


3:30PM Cyberchase

Monday, Dec. 1
A Whale of a Tale (topic: Ballpark Estimation)

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Castleblanca (topic: Finding Meaning from Data)

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Double Trouble (topic: Growth by Doubling)

Thursday, Dec. 4
Raising the Bar (topic: Bar Graphs)

Friday, Dec. 5
Snow Day To Be Exact (topic: Estimation)

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Web: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/


4:00PM Arthur

Monday, Dec. 1
Buster's Breathless / The Fright Stuff

Tuesday, Dec. 2
The Contest / Prove It

Wednesday, Dec. 3
The Blizzard / The Rat Who Came to Dinner

Thursday, Dec. 4
D.W. Tale Spins / Prunella Gets it Twice

Friday, Dec. 5
Binky Barnes, Wingman / To Beat or Not to Beat

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/arthur/


4:30PM ZOOM

Seven every-day kids playing games, performing plays, tackling science experiments, telling stories, reading poetry, solving brainteasers, whipping-up recipes, and having a good time as they bring to life contributions sent in by viewers across the country.

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/zoom/


5:00PM Dragon Tales

Monday, Dec. 1
Bully For You/The Great White Cloud Whale

Tuesday, Dec. 2
To Do or Not to Do/Much Ado About Nodlings

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Don't Bug Me/Over and Over

Thursday, Dec. 4
Lucky Stone/The Mefirst Wizard

Friday, Dec. 5
Cassie Catches Up/Very Berry

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Web: http://pbskids.org/dragontales/


5:30PM Clifford the Big Red Dog

Monday, Dec. 1
Jetta's Tall Tale / The Big Fetch

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Potluck Party Pooper / The Best Gift

Wednesday, Dec. 3
Clifford's Puppy Days: The Monster in 3-B/Cat-tastrophe

Thursday, Dec. 4
Twos Company / Fairweather Friend

Friday, Dec. 5
Topsy Turvy Day / Cliffords Charm School

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/clifford/


6:00PM Sesame Street

Monday, Dec. 1
"Rosita Befriends a Frog Wearing a Crown" Rosita is sad because all of her friends are too busy to play with her. She ends up meeting a frog that wants to play and they both love to hop! When Rosita's friends meet the frog they are surprised to see that he is wearing a crown. Baby Bear remembers the story of the Frog Prince who needed to be kissed in order to be a Prince again. Rosita's friends feel bad for the Prince and they think Rosita should kiss the frog so that he can be a Prince again. Rosita does not want to lose her frog, but her friends encourage her to imagine what it would be like to have a spell on her. She figures out that she should help the Prince, but when she kisses the frog, he turns into an elephant! The elephant is very relieved and luckily, he likes to hop as well! Theme: Social Interactions & Reasoning. Letter H. Number 7.

Tuesday, Dec. 2
"Stinky and Zoe Write a Story" Baby Bear and Telly write a story all by themselves. Telly and Baby Bear read their story to their friends as Stinky listens. Stinky becomes very excited about the idea of writing a story. He can't believe that Telly and Baby Bear have done this all by themselves. His friends encourage Stinky to write his own story. With a little encouragement, Stinky begins to tell his story and Gordon writes down the words. Zoe helps by acting as one of the characters in Stinky's story. In his story, Stinky turns into a real boy who can dance. He is happy to be Boy Stinky, but he ends up realizing it's better to stay as he is. He is very happy that he was able to create his very own story! Theme: Literacy. Letter R. Number 18.

Wednesday, Dec. 3
"Zoe's Tutu Gets Stuck in a Tree" Zoe's tutu gets blown away and ends up stuck in a tree. Telly and Zoe work hard, trying many different strategies in order to get it down. Telly keeps helping Zoe as they try to climb, jump, and boost each other up, and reach the tutu with a stick. Super Grover tries to help and, of course, ends up stuck in the tree with the tutu. Alan comes by and Zoe and Telly explain their problem. Alan suggests getting a ladder from Hooper's store. Just then, Big Bird comes by and Telly has an idea, a big, tall idea! Big Bird is very tall so he should be able to reach the tutu. Big Bird stands on his tippy toes and is able to reach the tutu. The problem is solved! Theme: Reasoning. Letter A. Number 3.

Thursday, Dec. 4
"A Baby Duck Thinks Telly is His Mommy" Telly finds an egg on Sesame Street. As he is looking at it, it hatches! The baby duck looks up at Telly and thinks he is the Mommy! The baby duck calls Telly "Mommy" repeatedly and does not want Telly to leave his side. Finally, Telly takes the duckling to Gina who begins to care for it. When Telly leaves Gina's office, the duckling is obviously very sad and all of sudden Telly realizes that he must take on the responsibility and care for the baby duck. Telly is very smart about it and finds out what he should do. He takes the duckling's perspective and decides the duckling really needs to learn how to be a duck. Telly dresses like a duck and waddles about. Eventually the real Mommy duck appears looking for her egg. Telly explains what happened and Mommy duck thanks him for taking such great care of her baby. Telly is sad about this loss, but he realizes that this is the best thing for the duckling. Theme: Social Interactions & Coping w/ Emotions. Letter J. Number 5.

Friday, Dec. 5
"Baby Bear and Telly Find a Bagpipe" When Scotty McKilt (AM Bagpipe Player) asks Zoe to watch his bagpipe when he goes to Hooper's for a bite to eat, the drama begins. Zoe is not really listening when McKilt asks her to watch his pipes. She forgets and goes off to show Oscar her new dance. While she is gone, Telly and Baby Bear comes across the bagpipe and wonder what it could be. They imagine many things, and eventually they learn that the bagpipe is McKilt's musical instrument. Theme: Reasoning & The Arts. Letter V. Number 10.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/kids/sesame/ or http://www.sesamestreet.com/


 

 

 

Sunday, November 30


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM Sewing With Nancy

Sew and quilt with success with your guide, Nancy Zieman.

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Web: http://www.sewingwithnancy.com/


1:00AM Julia Child: Cooking With Master Chefs

Julia Child visits sixteen nationally acclaimed master chefs in their own kitchens. Each chef demonstrates distinct techniques, regional recipes, and culinary tips which guide home cooks through their favorite recipes. Expertly preparing each dish and teaching with passion along the way, the master chefs offer the viewer a unique and inspirational learning experience.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/juliachild/


1:30AM The Victory Garden

America's signature gardening program, The Victory Garden, has been providing viewers with a wealth of groundbreaking information since 1975. Program segments such as "Tools of the Trade," "Back to Basics," "Cutting Garden Arrangements," "Weekend Projects" and "Best Bets," have been specially designed to provide useful, easy-to-implement ideas that people can carry out in their own backyards -- no matter how large or small.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarden/


2:00AM The New Yankee Workshop

America's favorite master carpenter -- Norm Abram offers a diverse range of woodworking projects designed to challenge woodworkers of all skill levels. The individual programs offer step-by-step instructions for building heirloom-quality furniture and woodworking projects.

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Web: http://www.newyankee.com/


2:30AM This Old House

Host Kevin O'Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva demystify the home-improvement process and celebrate the fusion of old world craftsmanship and modern technology in this long-running and popular home-improvement program.

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Web: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/


3:00AM Ask This Old House

Host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook address specific, viewer-driven home maintenance and repair questions in a dynamic, interactive Q&A format with in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews and "house call" visits. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE also features guest specialists throughout the season.

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Web: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/


3:30AM Hometime

This program provides the average homeowner with step-by-step improvement advice for professional-looking results. In addition to how-to instruction, the hosts provide information on constructing new houses and renovating older homes.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/hometime/


4:00AM The Woodwright's Shop

Using brains, brawn and more than a bit of wit, Roy Underhill turns on his imagination and turns out practical, whimsical and, above all, memorable woodworking projects.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wws/


4:30AM Find!

Leigh and Leslie Keno, known to PBS viewers from their appearances on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, celebrate the world of antiques, furnishings, design and style. The twins visit viewers homes around the country, searching for hidden treasures. They call upon experts in conservation, restoration, reproductions and other fields to help viewers learn more about the objects around them. Then they visit interior designers in show houses and private homes. The mixing of the old and the new in these segments inspire viewers to take a fresh look at their own homes. TVG

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Web: http://www.find-tv.com/


5:00AM MotorWeek

This season highlights the year of the "versatile vehicle." commuting to carrying the family to hauling loads, consumers want it all in one package. Host John Davis and the MotorWeek crew look at new autos and trucks, and how they meet a variety of needs. Watch for road tests of cars and trucks offering a new of versatility. Tune in for solutions to hard-to-solve car care problems in Goss' Garage, and ride along with reporters Jennifer Khasnabis and Craig Singhaus for the latest auto industry trends and lifestyle features.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/


5:30AM Router Workshop

Featuring one tool, two men and a lot of sawdust, The Router Workshop is an entertaining series that shows viewers how to make professional wood projects using a router. The series emphasizes the ease and simplicity with which this power tool can be used to produce everything from simple shelves to interlocking coffee mug trees, attractive picture frames and more.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/routerworkshop/


6:00AM The Big Comfy Couch

Going Up

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Web: http://www.bennysmart.com/


6:30AM Arthur

Hide and Snake / Muffy's New Best Friend

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/arthur/


7:00AM Adventures From the Book of Virtues

Citizenship

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Web: http://pbskids.org/adventures/


7:30AM Zoboomafoo

Swimming

Described Video (DVI)
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Web: http://www.pbs.org/zoboo/


8:00AM Dragon Tales

Out With the Garbage/Lights, Camera, Dragons

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Web: http://pbskids.org/dragontales/


8:30AM Clifford's Puppy Days

Friends of All Ages/Clifford’s Super Sleepover

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/clifford/


9:00AM The New Yankee Workshop

Media press. (Part 2 of 2) (R-12/3, 2 pm; 12/5, 5:30 am)

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Web: http://www.newyankee.com/


9:30AM Ask This Old House

Tom helps replace wall-to-wall carpeting with a cost effective pre-finished hardwood floor.

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Web: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/


10:00AM This Old House

Tom installs an exterior trim that looks like wood, but is actually rot-resistant cellular PVC.

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Web: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/


10:30AM Hometime

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some holiday traditions.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/hometime/


11:00AM The Victory Garden

Winners of America's Most Beautiful Herb Garden contest. (R-12/5, 5 am)

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarden/


11:30AM Find!

Leigh and Leslie visit the home of a woman whose collection of antiques has been passed down through five generations. (R-12/4, 5 am) TVG

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Web: http://www.find-tv.com/


12 Noon Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth With Bill Moyers

Joseph Campbell, who died in November 1987, was one of the world's foremost authorities on mythology. In this first set of conversations, Bill Moyers talks with Campbell about the journey of the hero. (Part 1 of 2) TVG

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3:45PM Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth With Bill Moyers

Campbell discusses the role of sacrifice in myth, romantic love and concepts of God, religion and eternity. (Part 2 of 2) TVG

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7:00PM Great Performances

"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!" This Trevor Nunn production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's first musical stars Hugh Jackman and features new choreography by Susan Stroman. In addition to the famous title song, the musical features classics such as "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "People Will Say We're in Love" and "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'." TVG

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/


11:00PM Home to Roost

Henry is planning an intimate Yuletide break for two with his girlfriend at a posh hotel. His children arrive expecting Christmas to be a family affair. B TVPG

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Web: http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/roost/


 

 

 

 

Monday, December 1


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM World of Wildlife

This series presents an innovative showcase of the richness, variety and splendor found in nature. The program entertains and educates with award-winning footage, graphics and surprising animal facts. Each half-hour episode includes a variety of three- to five-minute vignettes that create short, factual pieces and extended portraits of animal groups and species. Using only narration and no visible human host, the program places the animals at center stage. WORLD OF WILDLIFE also presents a wildlife quiz, allowing viewers of all ages to interact with each episode and test their attention to detail.

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1:00AM Kilimanjaro: A Naked Planet Special

This program journeys to the top of this massive triple volcano peering deep into its frozen but active craters. Life on the mountain ranges from tropical rainforest to arctic tundra, but nature and the way of life of Kilimanjaros human inhabitants are threatened by melting glaciers, agri-business and growing eco-tourism. TVG

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2:00AM Nature

"Wisdom of the Wild" From ancient times to modern, human lives have been influenced by animals. This NATURE episode illustrates some of the surprising ways in which animals help teach, heal and strengthen people in body, mind and spirit. The program also explores the way humans continue to observe and emulate animal behavior to learn natures lessons. (R-today, 5 am) TVG

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/


3:00AM Instructional Television Block Feeds

- Take Me to Your Leaders      #1-6

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


5:00AM Nature

"Wisdom of the Wild" From ancient times to modern, human lives have been influenced by animals. This NATURE episode illustrates some of the surprising ways in which animals help teach, heal and strengthen people in body, mind and spirit. The program also explores the way humans continue to observe and emulate animal behavior to learn natures lessons. TVG

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/



2:00PM GED Connection

Drama. TVG

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/literacy/


2:30PM TV411

How to figure out time and distance when planning a trip. TVG

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Web: http://www.tv411.org/index.shtml



7:00PM NewsHour With Jim Lehrer

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/


8:00PM American Soundtrack: This Land Is Our Land: The Folk Rock Years II

Michelle Phillips hosts this tribute to folk rock music. The line-up includes Trini Lopez, Tom Paxton, Tommy Makem, Scott McKenzie, Eric Darling, Spanky and Our Gang, the Lovin' Spoonful, the Serendipity Singers, the Sandpipers, the Seekers and the Hillside Singers. (R-12/6, 9 pm; 12/7, 10 am) TVG

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10:00PM America's Home Cooking

"Cookies" This program captures the love affair Americans have with cookies, especially around the December holidays. Host Chris Fennimore demonstrates a mouth-watering assortment of delectable treats. (R-12/6, 10 am & 4 pm; 12/14, 11 am)

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Tuesday, December 2


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

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Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. TVE

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Web: http://www.charlierose.com/index.shtm


1:30AM World of Wildlife

This series presents an innovative showcase of the richness, variety and splendor found in nature. The program entertains and educates with award-winning footage, graphics and surprising animal facts. Each half-hour episode includes a variety of three- to five-minute vignettes that create short, factual pieces and extended portraits of animal groups and species. Using only narration and no visible human host, the program places the animals at center stage. WORLD OF WILDLIFE also presents a wildlife quiz, allowing viewers of all ages to interact with each episode and test their attention to detail.

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2:00AM Globe Trekker

Beijing City Guide. TVG

Stereo

Web: http://www.globetrekkertv.com


3:00AM Instructional Television Block Feeds

- NASA Connect      #3
- Women in the World of Science and Exploration       #1
- Making Laws      #1

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


5:00AM Antiques Roadshow BBC

A Victorian Welsh hat and several plates from the Nant Gawr and Swansea potteries in Wales. TVG

Closed Caption



5:30AM Find!

Leigh and Leslie Keno visit the home of a young couple to aid them in an investigation surrounding one of their most cherished antiques. TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.find-tv.com/



2:00PM Needle Arts Studio With Shay Pendray

The latest in needlework floss.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.shaypendray.com/


2:30PM America Sews With Sue Hausmann

Embroidery machine essentials.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.americasews.com/



7:00PM NewsHour With Jim Lehrer

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/


8:00PM Model Railroading

"See It! Do It!" Rich Melvin travels around the country to check out great O-gauge train layouts from the whimsical to the realistic and to meet the people who designed them. (R-tonight, 9:30 pm; 12/13, 4 pm; 12/14, 2 pm) TVG


9:30PM Model Railroading

"See It! Do It!" Rich Melvin travels around the country to check out great O-gauge train layouts from the whimsical to the realistic and to meet the people who designed them. (R-12/13, 4 pm; 12/14, 2 pm) TVG


11:00PM Dad's Army

Wilson is to become bank manager. TVPG

Web: http://dadsarmy.cwc.net/index.htm



11:30PM Are You Being Served?

Captain Peacock is convinced Mr. Rumbold is having an affair with his wife. TVPG

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.minki.net/aybs/





 

Wednesday, December 3


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com



12:30AM Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. TVE

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.charlierose.com/index.shtm


1:30AM World of Wildlife

This series presents an innovative showcase of the richness, variety and splendor found in nature. The program entertains and educates with award-winning footage, graphics and surprising animal facts. Each half-hour episode includes a variety of three- to five-minute vignettes that create short, factual pieces and extended portraits of animal groups and species. Using only narration and no visible human host, the program places the animals at center stage. WORLD OF WILDLIFE also presents a wildlife quiz, allowing viewers of all ages to interact with each episode and test their attention to detail.

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Stereo


2:00AM Independent Lens

"Who Owns the Past" This award-winning documentary, narrated by Academy Award winner Linda Hunt and directed by Jed Riffe ("The Last Yahi"), tells the dramatic story of how the discovery of a 9,000-year-old skeleton on the banks of the Columbia River near Kennewick, Washington, has re-ignited the conflict between anthropologists and Indian people over the control of human remains found on ancestral Indian lands. TVPG

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Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/


3:00AM Instructional Television Block Feeds

- Holiday Facts and Fun     #1-7
- A Capitol Moment          #2

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


5:00AM NOVA

"Methuselah Tree" In this examination of the oldest living thing on earth, filmmakers travel 11,000 feet up to Californias White Mountains, the location of a bristlecone pine that was alive when the Egyptian pyramids were built. TVG

Described Video (DVI)
Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/



2:00PM The New Yankee Workshop

Media press. (R-12/5, 5:30 am)

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.newyankee.com/


2:30PM The Woodwright's Shop

Learn tricks of Williamsburg cabinetmakers.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wws/



7:00PM NewsHour With Jim Lehrer

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/


8:00PM American Soundtrack: Rock at Fifty (1955-1965)

A musical montage of doo wop, pop and rock, this new special features Gary Puckett and Jerry Butler as hosts. The star-studded cast of artists includes Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Jaguars, Paul & Paula, Gary U.S. Bonds, Brian Hyland, Johnny Tillotson, Darlene Love and others. (R-12/7, 4 pm; 12/9, 10 pm) TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo



11:00PM Dad's Army

The chief warden is bombed out of his headquarters. TVPG

Web: http://dadsarmy.cwc.net/index.htm



11:30PM Are You Being Served?

Mr. Humphries is made editor of the new staff magazine. TVPG

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.minki.net/aybs/



 

 

Thursday, December 4


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. TVE

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.charlierose.com/index.shtm


1:30AM World of Wildlife

This series presents an innovative showcase of the richness, variety and splendor found in nature. The program entertains and educates with award-winning footage, graphics and surprising animal facts. Each half-hour episode includes a variety of three- to five-minute vignettes that create short, factual pieces and extended portraits of animal groups and species. Using only narration and no visible human host, the program places the animals at center stage. WORLD OF WILDLIFE also presents a wildlife quiz, allowing viewers of all ages to interact with each episode and test their attention to detail.

Closed Caption
Stereo


2:00AM Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention

This gripping tale of hardship, perseverance and spectacular triumph and the true genius of Orville and Wilbur Wright features hundreds of rare and/or unpublished photographs, insights from leading Wright experts and stunning sequences of replica Wright brothers gliders in flight. The documentary follows the brothers through their epic and historic journey of discovery that culminated in the first successful manned flight. Legendary astronauts Neil Armstrong and John Glenn breathe life into the Wright brothers writings by providing the voices of Orville and Wilbur a fitting tribute from the heroes of space to the pioneers of aviation. TVG

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Stereo


3:00AM Instructional Television Block Feeds

- Holiday Facts and Fun      #8-13
- A Memory of Tino           #1

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


5:00AM Find!

Leigh and Leslie Keno, known to PBS viewers from their appearances on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, celebrate the world of antiques, furnishings, design and style. The twins visit viewers homes around the country, searching for hidden treasures. They call upon experts in conservation, restoration, reproductions and other fields to help viewers learn more about the objects around them. Then they visit interior designers in show houses and private homes. The mixing of the old and the new in these segments inspire viewers to take a fresh look at their own homes. TVG

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Web: http://www.find-tv.com/


5:30AM MotorWeek

This season highlights the year of the "versatile vehicle." commuting to carrying the family to hauling loads, consumers want it all in one package. Host John Davis and the MotorWeek crew look at new autos and trucks, and how they meet a variety of needs. Watch for road tests of cars and trucks offering a new of versatility. Tune in for solutions to hard-to-solve car care problems in Goss' Garage, and ride along with reporters Jennifer Khasnabis and Craig Singhaus for the latest auto industry trends and lifestyle features.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/



2:00PM NEwsOhio

Can teens make a difference in their communities? Yes, they can. High school, junior high and middle school students can have voice and use it to create a better place to live. NewsOhio can show them the way. TVE

Web: http://www.newsohio.kent.edu


2:30PM Religion & Ethics Newsweekly

Top news stories reflecting the world's broad religious landscape. TVE

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/



7:00PM NewsHour With Jim Lehrer

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/


8:00PM Cantors: A Faith in Song

This concert features an evening of Jewish cantorial and secular music with three of the world's most acclaimed Jewish cantors: Naftali Herstik, chief cantor of the Great Synagogue, Jerusalem; Benzion Miller, cantor of the Young Israel Beth-El of Borough Park, Brooklyn; and Alberto Mizrahi of Chicago, cantor of the Anshe Emet Synagogue. TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo


9:30PM How to Live a Long Sweet Life With Dr. Zorba Paster

Dr. Paster explores the five spheres of wellness and demonstrates how each individual can make a few personal adjustments to crack his or her own longevity code. TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo



11:30PM Are You Being Served?

The staff strikes. TVPG

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.minki.net/aybs/


 

 

 

Friday, December 5


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. TVE

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.charlierose.com/index.shtm


1:30AM World of Wildlife

This series presents an innovative showcase of the richness, variety and splendor found in nature. The program entertains and educates with award-winning footage, graphics and surprising animal facts. Each half-hour episode includes a variety of three- to five-minute vignettes that create short, factual pieces and extended portraits of animal groups and species. Using only narration and no visible human host, the program places the animals at center stage. WORLD OF WILDLIFE also presents a wildlife quiz, allowing viewers of all ages to interact with each episode and test their attention to detail.

Closed Caption
Stereo


2:00AM The New This Old House Hour

America's favorite home improvement series moves to primetime for back-to-back programming with a new series. First, the Emmy Award-winning flagship series THIS OLD HOUSE, Host Kevin O'Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva demystify the home-improvement process and celebrate the fusion of old world craftsmanship and modern technology. In the second half-hour, ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook address specific, viewer-driven home maintenance and repair questions in a dynamic, interactive Q&A format with in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews and "house call" visits. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE also features guest specialists throughout the season.

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Web: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/


3:00AM Instructional Television Block Feeds

- Ancient Civilizations      #1-4

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/itv


5:00AM The Victory Garden

America's signature gardening program, The Victory Garden, has been providing viewers with a wealth of groundbreaking information since 1975. Program segments such as "Tools of the Trade," "Back to Basics," "Cutting Garden Arrangements," "Weekend Projects" and "Best Bets," have been specially designed to provide useful, easy-to-implement ideas that people can carry out in their own backyards -- no matter how large or small.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarden/


5:30AM The New Yankee Workshop

America's favorite master carpenter — Norm Abram offers a diverse range of woodworking projects designed to challenge woodworkers of all skill levels. The individual programs offer step-by-step instructions for building heirloom-quality furniture and woodworking projects.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.newyankee.com/



2:00PM Best of the Joy of Painting

"Before the Snowfall"

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.bobross.com/


2:30PM Scrapbook Memories

How to get more pictures on a page.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.scrapbookmemoriestv.com/



7:00PM NewsHour With Jim Lehrer

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/


8:00PM Washington Week

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/weta/wwir/


8:30PM Wall Street Week With Fortune

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wsw/


9:00PM NewsNight Akron

Host Vincent Duffy and a roundtable of local journalists discuss Greater Akron headlines. (R-12/6, 5 am) TVE

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/NEWSNITE.HTM


9:30PM Small Business School

Small business owners tell the story of how they got the idea for their business, how they raised the money needed to launch, how they hire and keep great people and how they impact their customers, communities, and often the world. TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://smallbusinessschool.org/


10:00PM Youngstown Report

Get the stories behind the Mahoning Valley headlines. (R-12/6, 5:30 am) TVE

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/YTOWN.HTM


10:30PM The McLaughlin Group

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.mclaughlin.com/



11:00PM Dad's Army

The officers and senior NCOs argue over accommodations. TVPG

Web: http://dadsarmy.cwc.net/index.htm



11:30PM Are You Being Served?

Old Mr. Grace is convinced that Mr. Humphries is his long-lost son. TVPG

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.minki.net/aybs/


 

 

Saturday, December 6


Midnight BBC World News

The latest international news along with in-depth analysis. TVE

Closed Caption

Web: http://www.bbcworld.com


12:30AM Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. TVE

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.charlierose.com/index.shtm


1:30AM World Business

This weekly program presents a global perspective on world news from a business viewpoint.

Closed Caption


2:00AM Uncommon Knowledge

Bringing depth and perspective to current affairs and issues people care about, Uncommon Knowledge is devoted to shedding light on national and international public policy issues, rescuing them from pundits, politicians and spin doctors. Host Peter Robinson goes directly to the creators and innovators of ideas, giving the audience a renowned guest list, which is as politically diverse as the topics that Uncommon Knowledge addresses.

Closed Caption

Web: http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/Main/uncommon/default.html


2:30AM Religion & Ethics Newsweekly

Top news stories reflecting the world's broad religious landscape. TVE

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Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/


3:00AM To the Contrary

To The Contrary, Public Broadcasting's successful all-female news analysis series, provides an important, timely forum for women to discuss issues and policy affecting the nation. TVE

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Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/ttc/


3:30AM Think Tank With Ben Wattenburg

This discussion program examines public-policy issues and ideas. Each episode focuses on the exploration of a single topic and challenges some of the nations foremost thinkers, historians, scholars, demographers and social philosophers as well as authorities from other disciplines that assess and examine the impact of public policy on peoples lives.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/thinktank/


4:00AM Tony Browns Journal

Tony Brown continues to delve into today's hottest headlines with contemporary newsmakers. The series examines issues of special interest to the African-American community.

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Stereo

Web: http://www.tonybrown.com


4:30AM The State of Ohio

The week's headline stories. TVE

Closed Caption


5:00AM NewsNight Akron

Host Vincent Duffy and a roundtable of local journalists discuss Greater Akron headlines. TVE

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/NEWSNITE.HTM


5:30AM Youngstown Report

Get the stories behind the Mahoning Valley headlines. TVE

Web: http://www.pbs4549.org/YTOWN.HTM


6:00AM Sesame Street

"Baby Bear and Telly Find a Bagpipe" When Scotty McKilt (AM Bagpipe Player) asks Zoe to watch his bagpipe when he goes to Hooper's for a bite to eat, the drama begins. Zoe is not really listening when McKilt asks her to watch his pipes. She forgets and goes off to show Oscar her new dance. While she is gone, Telly and Baby Bear comes across the bagpipe and wonder what it could be. They imagine many things, and eventually they learn that the bagpipe is McKilt's musical instrument. Theme: Reasoning & The Arts. Letter V. Number 10.

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Web: http://www.pbs.org/kids/sesame/ or http://www.sesamestreet.com/


7:00AM Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series

Chores Eclipsed

Web: http://pbskids.org/anne/


7:30AM George Shrinks

Migrate-est Adventure

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/


8:00AM Dragon Tales

To Do or Not to Do/Much Ado About Nodlings

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://pbskids.org/dragontales/


8:30AM Clifford's Puppy Days

The Monster in 3-B/Cat-tastrophe

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/clifford/


9:00AM Clifford The Big Red Dog

Topsy Turvy Day / Cliffords Charm School

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/clifford/


8:30AM Arthur

The Blizzard / The Rat Who Came to Dinner

Described Video (DVI)
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Stereo

Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/arthur/


10:00AM America's Home Cooking

"Cookies" This program captures the love affair Americans have with cookies, especially around the December holidays. Host Chris Fennimore demonstrates a mouth-watering assortment of delectable treats. (R-today, 4 pm; 12/14, 11 am)

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1:00PM America's Handyman Glenn Haege

Nationally renowned handyman Glenn Haege demonstrates solutions to common household problems and offers tips for making homes comfortable, safe and energy efficient. (R-12/7, 8:30 am)

Closed Caption
Stereo


2:30PM Quilt City USA: For the Love of Fabrics

This special includes stunning, award-winning quilts and interviews with many of the award winners who discuss how they made their quilts.

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Stereo


4:00PM America's Home Cooking

"Cookies" This program captures the love affair Americans have with cookies, especially around the December holidays. Host Chris Fennimore demonstrates a mouth-watering assortment of delectable treats. (R-12/14, 11 am)

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7:00PM A Lawrence Welk Family Christmas

Sixteen Welk stars take part in this holiday production from the Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri. Hosted by Norma Zimmer, the special includes traditional Christmas songs. (R-12/7, noon) TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo

Web: http://www.oeta.onenet.net/oetaprod.html


9:00PM American Soundtrack: This Land Is Our Land: The Folk Rock Years II

Michelle Phillips hosts this tribute to folk rock music. The line-up includes Trini Lopez, Tom Paxton, Tommy Makem, Scott McKenzie, Eric Darling, Spanky and Our Gang, the Lovin' Spoonful, the Serendipity Singers, the Sandpipers, the Seekers and the Hillside Singers. (R-12/7, 10 am) TVG

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11:00PM Bill Monroe: The Legend Lives On

Enjoy a wonderful gathering of authentic bluegrass giants, brought together at the historic Ryman Auditorium to honor their friend and musical mentor, Bill Monroe. TVG

Closed Caption
Stereo


 

 

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