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Explore the story behind the Polynesian pipeline to the NFL through the lives of high school play-ers in Utah. As they enter the high-stakes world
of college recruiting and the promise of pro sports, they still struggle with gang violence and poverty.
This event is FREE but a RSVP is requested.Send your RSVP to: [email protected]
For more information, go to:wcte.org/indielens
MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY
Based on real events, MERCY STREET takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of diverse cast of characters — doc-tors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists — who
intersect in the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War.
BLOOD ISN’T BLUE OR GRAY
(formerly known as Community Cinema)
COOKEVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN
Wednesday, January 65:30pm Reception, 6pm Screening
Sundays, January 17 ~ February 21 at 9pm
A New PBS Original Series
pbs.org/mercystreet#MercyStreetPBS
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ContentsPuBliC TElEViSioN FRom ThE uPPER CumBERlaNd
On our cover
Downton Abbey returns for an epic 6th season of intimately interlaced stories
centered on an English country estate—a deliciously entertaining formula that
has made it the highest-rated drama in PBS history. Story on p. 22.
Program guides9 Daytime Programming
Ready To Learn and weekend guide
10 Primetime Programming Quality PBS evening programs
Staff & Management
(931) 528-2222 or (800) 282-9283
Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council
Jere Hargrove, Chair Tom Janney, Vice Chair
Andrea Burckhard, SecretaryJoe Albrecht, Treasurer
Lillian Hartgrove, Past ChairBecky Magura,
WCTE Pres. & CEO Mike Galligan
Dr. Katherine BertramMarc L. BurnettMona CopelandDr. Wali R. Kharif
Nina LunnJack Stites
Kelly SwallowsDr. Alan Tatum
WCTE Close-Up is published bi-monthly. It is mailed to individuals, corporations and foundations who contribute $35 or more to WCTE
annually. Third class postage at Cookeville, Tennessee. Phone: 931.528.2222. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Send address
changes to WCTE, P.O. Box 2040, Cookeville, Tennessee 38502. Check out the schedule on the website at wcte.org.
hal l. harder - managing [email protected]
For on-air, print and website advertising and promotion information, contact Avery Hutchins at 931.528.2222, ext 220 or [email protected]
Dr. Steve Copeland, DVMDiana Baranowski
Dr. Carl Owens
Jack BartonLissa Parks
Ben Newman
WCTE-HD Ch. 22.1, WCTE-WORLD SD Ch. 22.2 & WCTE-Create SD Ch. 22.3
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Crafted in Tennessee New web series from WCTE.
Community Advisory Board
Becky magura President & CEO
mary Boring Engineering & Tech. Liaison
Celeste Bennett Flatt Account Manager
Reggie Brown Education & Community Engagement Associate
Jacob Carr Producer/Director
Samantha Chambers Events Assistant
desirée duncan Director of Content
& Digital Media
daniel duarte Producer
allison Fox ~ Grant Manager/Development Assistant
Craig Gray ~ Lead Producer
logan hartman Videographer/Editor
Jenna hillis ~ Administrative Support
Craig leFevre Master Control Op Manager
avery hutchins Director of Development
& Marketing
Jodi Pitts ~Auction & Special Events Coordinator
Cindy Putman ~ Ready to Learn Tools Facilitator
hannah Rawiszer Asst. to the CEO
Nathaniel Rich Programming and Master
Control Associate
Seth Stanger Sales & Development Assistant
Shannon Terry Membership Coordinator
Ralph Welch Director of Engineering/
Technology
lee Wray ~ American Gradu-ate Program Manager
DOwNTON ABBEy FINAL SEASON
wCTE is Awarded the Go Green Award from the Keep Putnam County Beautiful Clean Commission
Good Morning Cookeville The giving ways of radio personality Brent Carl Fleshman.
Educational Initiatives New American Graduate documentary and Ready To Learn spot receives a nomi-nation for an Emmy.
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WCTE wishes to thank the Community Foundation of Middle Ten-nessee for a $2153 grant, which will provide after-school education outreach to children living in Highlands Residential Services (public housing) in Putnam County. Using quality PBS Kids educational resources and a transmedia approach to learning, WCTE Education staff will reach children with this trusted content that focuses on math, science, and literacy.
Recently, Drs. Sally and Andy Pardue donated $5,000 to help Dr. Mi-chael Birdwell and WCTE make a documentary about World War I.
“Without the generous donation from Sally and Andy, it would not have been possible for WCTE to cover the 2015 Kickoff Event for the Tennessee Great War Commission on Nov. 7 in Nashville,” said Dr. Birdwell. “Nor would it have been possible to produce the WWI docu-mentary that we are currently putting together. So to Sally and Andy - a sincere thank you for your help with this important project.” The WWI documentary is scheduled to come out in April - the month that marked America’s entry into the Great War in 1917.”
This new year is an im-portant year for WCTE and PBS in the Upper
Cumberland. It will inevitably be a year of change. It marks the finale of Downton Abbey, the most successful television drama in the history of PBS, as well as the premiere of the first PBS American drama, Mercy Street, set in the Civil War and shot on location in Virginia.
2016 will also feature a chang-ing broadcast landscape with
an increase in broadband capacity and capabilities. You can expect an explosion of digital content.
Locally, we will see the continuation and enhancement of WCTE’s educational mission with Ready To Learn, Ameri-can Graduate, and a growing community of engagement under the leadership of a new WCTE Education Director.
WCTE is proud to be the only broadcast television station and a strong, digital media organization located in the Upper Cumberland; committed to locally created content and opportunities for learning and engaging with viewers on all media platforms; committed to work with indepen-dent producers for content creation that reaches across the nation and beyond; one of 170 public media TV sta-tions in the nation; a full service PBS member.
In the world of content creation, PBS and local public media stations are unique. I recently heard Ric Burns, Ken’s younger brother and a documentarian as well, state it best: “…public television allows that rare opportunity of being able to speak about things that matter to people who care to listen.”
It is important that we hear from you. The years ahead will be critical ones for our region, and for WCTE. We are not alone in the big idea business, but rather WCTE is in the business of turning those big ideas into media. We have a rich history of work with our talented independent producers on Bluegrass Underground and Jammin at Hip-pie Jack’s.
How can we do this together? We want to hear your big ideas! WCTE belongs to all of us. Let’s work together to define our path for our beautiful region.
One thing is for sure, 2016 will come and go as quickly as 2015-- and that felt lightning fast! In this new year, let’s be bold, engaged, collaborative, inclusive, and let’s be the change we want to see as we work together.
I wish each and every one of you all the best in this bright, new year!
Desirée Duncan-WCTE Director of Content, Ellen Lehman-Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee President, Allison Fox-WCTE Grant Writer/Administrator
Desirée Duncan-WCTE Director of Content, Dr. Sally Pardue, Dr. Andy Pardue & Dr. Michael Birdwell
A Year of Changeby Becky Magura, President & CEO of WCTE
Sally & Andy Pardue Make WWI Documentary a Reality
Grant from the Community Foundation of Tennessee
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SPOT NOMINATED FOR EMMY
WCTE’s Ready To Learn project manager, Cindy Put-man, was delighted when notified that the “Hey Parents” spot featuring a Putnam County student
from Jere Whitson Elementary, Deauna “Cupcake” Mitchell, has been nominated for a Midsouth Emmy.
“Congratulations go to WCTE’s production team, Desirée Duncan, Craig Gray and Jacob Carr for their work on the project,” enthused Cindy. “Becky Magura was instrumen-tal in deciding to air the” Hey Parents!” messages during
Airing Jan 28 - 7pm; Jan 31 - 6pm; Feb 25 - 7pm
The next episode in the eight-part documentary series, Growing Education, premieres Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. The episode, titled Reaching for the Sky, focuses on higher education opportunities in Cookeville and the Upper
Cumberland. From the 100-year history of Tennessee Tech University to the recently established Cookeville Higher Education Campus, higher education has always played a key role in the economic development of this region.
Watch as we interview community leaders and educators about recent develop-ments that will make higher education an even stronger presence in the Upper Cumberland, providing new programs and opportunities for our citizens.
For more information about the American Graduate initiative visit wcte.org/amgrad or contact Lee Wray, American Graduate Project Manager, at [email protected]
WCTE’s prime time programming to encourage parents and community members to be a child’s first teacher.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on February 27, and will be broadcast by WCTE.
Get Ready To Learn The Radio Show
Now you can listen to Cindy on the radio where she shares exciting educational resources that are available for parents, kids, and caregivers on PBSKids and PBS Par-ents websites and apps.
“Each week I am joined by a special Ready To Learn partner co-host. This 30-minute program focuses on PBS Kids shows on-air and online, topics and learning oppor-tunities for early learners across the Upper Cumberland and their families, and opportunities to extend learning outside the classroom.”
You can catch WCTE’s Cindy Putman Saturdays at 9:30am on WHUB 107.7FM and 1400AM.
Crafted in Tennessee is a web series produced by WCTE’s Daniel Duarte and focused on small and large business entrepreneurs unique to Tennessee. This series shows the craftsmanship and shares the story of the challenges and rewards of owning a business, especially one built from a passion for the product and process. These creative rural businesses contribute greatly to the economic development of the region but often go un-noticed because their business environment is less than conventional. The series tours Tennessee to find stories that drive the entrepreneurial experience.
This series is a Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee grant-funded project.
Find these stories on WCTE on YouTube:
• Litespeed Bicycles - Chattanooga • Jackson Kayak - Sparta• Gil Draper Irish bouzouki guitar - Knoxville• Tennessee Residence Home for the Holidays fea-
turing TN Craft artists that made the ornaments (Brenda Stein, Melodie Grace, John Sellberg)
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From the story about Jackson Kayak in Sparta
A New WCTE Web Series
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Both of our transmitter towers were given a fresh coat of paint, spurred on by FAA regulations regarding aircraft and visibility. One of the towers rises 750 feet, and the other is 350 feet high, so painting them is a huge undertaking. One tower houses our antenna, which broadcasts our off-air signal for folks who receive WCTE via antennae. We lease the second tower to local and state-wide emergency services.
“The WCTE tower is our primary tower for emergency communications in Put-nam County and has served our emergency service agencies for years through many natural disasters,” commented Randy Porter, Putnam County Executive. “We use it daily to protect and serve the citizens of our county. WCTE has been a great partner for many years and we cherish our partnership.”
“I am pleased that we were able to complete some long-term maintenance on our crucial broadcast infrastructure. This maintenance has been in our plans for several years,” said Ralph Welch, WCTE’s Director of Engineering/Technology.
WCTE was honored to receive the Go Green Award from the Keep Put-nam County Beautiful Clean Commission in appreciation for our envi-ronmental stewardship.Pictured at the celebration are: (L-R) Jason McCormick , R-Cubed Re-cycling; Shannon Reese, Clean Commission Director; Jenny Thurman, Clean Commission Board President; and WCTE’s Desirée Duncan, Sa-mantha Chambers, Seth Stanger, Avery Hutchins, Jodi Pitts, Lee Wray, Hannah Rawiszer, Allison Fox and Mary Boring.
Photo Credit Jason mcCormick
Good Morning Cookeville
Brent Carl Fleshman doing his morning show on the HUB
107.7FM, 1400AM
Brent’s Associate Producer, Andrew Chaney
You may have heard WCTE on the Radio on the HUB 107.7FM/1400AM on Saturday mornings at 9am. In the first half hour, Hannah Rawiszer features hosts and
guests from local shows, Seth Stanger presents highlights from what’s on TV, and Lee Wray talks about our American Graduate initiative. At 9:30am, WCTE’s Cindy Putman hosts a half hour segment about educational issues and PBS resourc-es on Get Ready To Learn.
There’s always something interesting happening at WCTE and we love this opportunity to keep you informed. However, none of this would have been possible if not for Zimmer Broadcasting’s mission to enhance its local commitment, or for the personal commitment of the Program Director and Promotions Director for 1400 the HUB (WHUB-AM), Newstalk 107.7 and the Eagle 106.1, Brent Carl Fleshman.
This year WHUB celebrated a whopping 75 years in the Up-per Cumberland and the anniversary really drove home the importance of having a local flavor.
“While the station has always been involved with the com-munity, the owner, Jerry Zimmer, and I sat down and talked about wanting to be an even a bigger part,” explained Brent. “We wanted to make it more about the people. We wanted to give back.”
A personal issue also played a role in Brent’s desire to give back. A few months ago, he found out he needed a new kid-ney. After a series of exhaustive tests, his doctor put him on the kidney transplant list. He wants to thank everybody for their prayers and well wishes.
“A diagnosis like this softens you and you realize you are not the center of the universe. You appreciate people more and it makes you want to give back. In return, I’ve found people will give you their strength.”
Brent has worked in major market stations all over the coun-try, from Kansas City to Las Vegas to Atlanta. Four years ago, radio personality Dwight Henry needed a producer and an experienced Brent came to work for Zimmer Broadcasting in Cookeville.
“It was a fresh start and I enjoyed getting to know Cookev-ille. The culture of the community grabbed me and I saw a chance to grow. I’m grateful to Jerry Zimmer for giving me a chance to make a difference here.”
“Plus I love theater and Cookeville has a very active theater community. I’ve been in several plays since I’ve been here. And of course, there is the Great WCTE TV Auction. I had the chance to be an auctioneer, and a lot of people remember you from that.”
Brent is the host of the Brent Carl Fleshman Morning Show, (6am-8am weekdays), providing an entertaining and infor-mative way to ease you into the day with community news, weird news, editorials, and good-natured banter with his associate producer, Andrew Chaney. He regularly features guests talking about local events and happenings.
You can often see Brent around the Upper Cumberland, spreading the word, promoting events, and working with charities and fundraisers. To keep up with him, give his show a listen and like him on Facebook.
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weekdays & Ready to Learn
daytime Schedule
Saturdays
Sundays
5:00 AM Sit and Be Fit
5:30 AM Classical Stretch
6:00 AM Wild Kratts
6:30 AM Wild Kratts
7:00 AM Nature Cat
7:30 AM Curious George
8:00 AM Daniel Tiger
8:30 AM Daniel Tiger
9:00 AM Sesame Street
9:30 AM Peg + Cat
10:00 AM Dinosaur Train
10:30 AM Bob the Builder
11:00 AM Super Why
11:30 AM Thomas & Friends
12:00 PM Sesame Street
12:30 PM Cat in the Hat
1:00 PM Curious George
1:30 PM Curious George)
2:00 PM Arthur
2:30 PM Nature Cat
3:00 PM Odd Squad
3:30 PM Odd Squad
4:00 PM Wild Kratts
4:30 PM Wild Kratts
5:00 PM Mathline
5:30 PM Nightly Business Report
6:00 PM PBS NewsHour
5:00 AM Thomas & Friends
5:30 AM Bob the Builder
6:00 AM Daniel Tiger
6:30 AM Daniel Tiger
7:00 AM Curious George
7:30 AM Nature Cat
8:00 AM Wild Kratts
8:30 AM Wild Kratts
9:00 AM Locally Produced Show
9:30 AM This Old House
10:00 AM Ask This Old House
10:30 AM Various Woodworking Shows
11:00 AM Rick Steves’ Europe
11:30 AM Jacque Pepin Heart & Soul
12:00 PM Martha Bakes
12:30 PM Lidia’s Kitchen
1:00 PM A Chef’s Life
1:30 PM Tennessee Crossroads
2:00 PM Tennessee Wildside
2:30 PM Live Green Tennessee
3:00 PM Volunteer Gardener
3:30 PM P. Allen Smith’s
4:00 PM America’s Heartland
4:30 PM Motorweek
5:00 PM Sewing w Nancy
5:30 PM Fons and Porter’s
Love of Quilting
6:00 PM Lawrence Welk
5:00 AM Sid the Science Kid
5:30 AM Dinosaur Train
6:00 AM Sesame Street
6:30 AM Daniel Tiger
7:00 AM Curious George
7:30 AM Nature Cat
8:00 AM Wild Kratts
8:30 AM Wild Kratts
9:00 AM Odd Squad
9:30 AM Odd Squad
10:00 AM Clifford the Big Red Dog
10:30 AM Twice as Good
11:00 AM Dr. Bob Show
11:30 AM McLaughlin Group
12:00 PM Charlie Rose: The Week
12:30 PM To the Contrary with
Bonnie Erbe
1:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show
2:00 PM Classic Gospel
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Various PBS Shows
The Go-To Guy
Photo Credit Jake Wells
Rick Wells recently resigned from WCTE to pursue a career at Tennessee Tech’s Media Production Department. While Rick is just across the parking lot from our home at
the TTU Stadium, we’re going to miss his sense of humor and good-natured banter at the station. Rick had been with WCTE Production for over 22 years.
“Rick was always the go-to guy,” said Becky Magura. “You could count on him, depend on him, and always trust him to deliver. He will always be a part of our WCTE family.”
Rick shared one of his favorite memories over lunch.
“When I first started with WCTE, we used to cover TTU away-games. Once we were trapped in Kentucky by a snowstorm and after breakfast at Shoney’s, we started a big snowball fight. People in the restaurant were all pressed up against the windows watching these grown men playing in the snow. I’ve always enjoyed the camaraderie.”
How much he cares about the WCTE team is clear.
Senior producer Craig Gray began his TV career under Rick’s mentorship.
“Rick was amazingly patient with me when I first started out and taught me so much about working in television. But he was more than a boss. He cared about what was going on with me outside of work and was there whenever I needed him. Rick Wells is a great friend.”
Rick’s influence on people’s careers also included our Director of Content & Digital Media, Desirée Duncan.
“Rick took me under his wing and taught me how to create television all those years ago when I was in college. He was the one who handed me the golden ticket to the next step in my career in the form of a job listing for a position at Vegas PBS and said, “This sounds perfect for you.” I thank him for being the man he is, the man who always looks out for his team and supports them in any way he can. “
“When I returned to WCTE three years ago, he was my right hand and rock, but I’m excited for him taking a new step in his career just like he has been so supportive of all of those who took the leap before. “
Rick would often close his emails with, “Your pal, Rick.” Well Rick, we wish you all the best and while we will miss your bearded mug, we’re looking forward to working with you as we collaborate on projects with Tennessee Tech.
Your pals,The Crew at WCTE
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*Schedule subject to changePrimetime / Jan. 1 - 11
“Dr John Watson, meet Mr Sherlock Holmes.”
We’ve been here before - but what if this wasn’t the modern day but the late Victorian period? What if the world’s most famous consulting detective and his best friend lived in a Baker Street of steam trains, hansom cabs, top hats and frock-coats?
Welcome to Sherlock in 1895!Some things, though, remain reassuringly the same. Friend-ship, adventure and especially MURDER!
Why is Thomas Ricoletti a little surprised to see his wife dressed in her old wedding gown? Because, just a few hours before, she took her own life...
Mrs Ricoletti’s ghost now appears to be prowling the streets with an unslakeable thirst for revenge. From fog-shrouded Limehouse to the bowels of a ruined church, Holmes, Wat-son and their friends must use all their cunning to combat an enemy seemingly from beyond the grave and the final, shocking truth about...the Abominable Bride!
January 1 & 10
Sherlock: The Abominable BrideStarring Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman
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Primetime / Jan. 12 - 22
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With a career that spans six decades, Nelson’s music pushes genre boundaries and his lyrics give voice to America’s heartland. He put his imprint forever on country music and introduced it to new audiences by expanding music’s avenues in the 1970s to create “outlaw country.” He has continually broadened his musical language, crossing into jazz, blues, folk, rock and Latin styles. A guitar virtuoso with a unique voice, Nelson is an artist whose work continues to inspire new musicians of diverse genres.
The show will feature performances by Nelson, as well as Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Rosanne Cash, Ana Gabriel, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Raul Malo of The Mavericks, Neil Young, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Buckwheat Zydeco and past Gershwin Prize honoree Paul Simon. Dur-ing the event, Nelson will be presented the Gershwin Prize.
January 15
wILLIE NELSON: THE LIBRARy OF CONGRESS
GERSHwIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG
Tuesdays,January 5
toMarch 8
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Primetime / Jan. 23 - Feb. 3
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February 2
AMERICAN EXPERIENCEMurder of a President:
James Garfield
Murder of a President is the story of James Garfield, one of the most extraordinary men ever elected presi-dent, and his assassination by a deluded madman named Charles Guiteau. The story follows Garfield’s unprecedented rise to power, his shooting only four months into his presidency, and its bizarre and heartbreaking aftermath. The two-hour film is based on Candice Millard’s bestselling and Edgar Award-winning Destiny of the Republic.
On the morning of July 2, 1881, a wildly delusional shirker shot President James Garfield as he was walk-ing through a Washington railroad station. As the President lay grievously wounded, pandemonium broke out. Murder of a President recounts the story of the assassination and the excruciating final months of Garfield’s life, tracing Garfield’s unlikely journey from a log cabin in rural Ohio to the Oval Office.
The film also recounts the historical moments that occurred because of the assassination. As he lay dy-ing, the North and South came together to pray for his recovery; the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, worked feverishly to invent a contrap-tion that would locate the bullet still lodged in the President’s torso; the famed explorer, John Wesley Powell, helped construct the nation’s first air-condi-tioning system to keep Garfield cool in the sweltering heat of a humid Washington summer. And when the end seemed near, engineers designed a special rail-road car to take the President to the New Jersey shore so that Garfield could die within sight of the sea.
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Primetime / Feb. 4 - 14
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February 16 The Black Panthers
BLACK HISTORy MONTHProgramming in February
Feb 3, 9pm Rise of the Black Pharaohs.
Feb 7, 3pm Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of Rebels. 4pm Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race. 5pm Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams. Feb 8, 10pm Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale.
Feb 12, 8pm B.B. King: American Masters. 9pm Jimi Hendrix: American Masters.
Feb 14, 3pm Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale. 4:30pm Everyone Has a Place. 5pm B.B. King: American Masters.
Feb 15, 10pm Independent Lens: The Powerbroker: Whit ney-Young’s Fight for Civil Rights.
Feb 16, 7pm Finding Your Roots: Family Reunions 8pm Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution- Independent Lens.
Feb 26, 8pm Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Perfor- mance at the White House. 9pm Fats Domino: American Masters.
Feb 29, 10pm Independent Lens: Wilhemina’s War.
February 8Independent LensA Ballerina’s Tale
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Primetime / Feb. 15 - 25
BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUNDArts Special
February 19 & 27
BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUNDNominated for 5 Emmys
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The show, airing its fifth season now, is up for five awards – Entertainment, Direction, Technical Achievement, Audio and Lighting.
In addition, the PBS special, Rock My Soul, produced by Todd Jarrell, Todd Mayo and the same people that bring you Bluegrass Underground, and filmed in Nashville’s historic Downtown Presbyterian Church was also nominated for Best Cultural Documentary.
WCTE will be airing the Midsouth Emmy Awards from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and hoping for its own Emmy for the Ready To Learn spot (featured on page 5) on February 27.
Lee Ann womackwith Ethan Ballinger on Guitar
Taped 333-feet below ground within Tennessee’s ex-traordinary Cumberland Caverns, this “musical adven-ture” showcases highlights from five seasons with both well-established and top emerging artists within the broad spectrum of Bluegrass, Jam Band, Roots-Rock, Neo-Folk and Americana genres. It’s a little bit Blue-grass, a little bit Underground!
This Bluegrass Underground Special guest artists include Vince Gill, Widespread Panic, Lucinda Williams, Johnnyswim, Lee Ann Womack, Andrew Bird, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jason Isbell, Mike Farris & The McCrary Sisters, Davina & The Vagabonds and more!
You can tune into the regular shows on Season 5, Mon-days at 7:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30pm.
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Primetime / Feb. 25 - 29
New Shows the 3rd Thursday of every month - Jan. 21 & Feb. 18
New Shows Thursdays at 7pm on Nov. 19 & Dec. 17Encore presentations: Sunday Nov. 1 - 12:30pm; Sunday Nov. 8 - 6pm;
Sunday, Nov. 22 - 12:30pm; Friday Nov. 27 - 10pm
Join our host Desirée Duncan as she explores our unique region of Tennessee on...
OUR JANUARY GUEST COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON
Tennessee’s 36th Commissioner of Agriculture
OUR FEBRUARY GUEST CONGRESSMAN DIANE BLACK
U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District
READY JET GO! is a new PBS KIDS earth science and astronomy series for children ages 3-8. The program takes viewers on a journey into outer space, building on children’s curiosity about science, technology and astronomy.
The series follows two neighborhood kids: Sean, who has an all-consuming drive for science facts, and Sydney, who has a passion for science fiction and imagination. They both befriend the new kid on their street, Jet Propulsion, whose family members happen to be aliens from the planet Bortron 7. Together, they explore the solar system and the effects it has on the science of our planet, while learning about friendship and teamwork along the way.
READY JET GO! features live-action spots with Jet Propul-sion Laboratory astronomer Dr. Amy Mainzer, who also is the science curriculum consultant for the show. It is created by Craig Bartlett, who also created PBS KIDS’ hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN.
Digital content related to the series, including games, hands-on activities and parent resources, will be available in early 2016 as well.
READy JET GOBrand New Kid’s Series
February 16
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Thursdays at 8:30pm
One On One with Becky Magura
OUR JANUARY GUEST COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON
Tennessee’s 36th Commissioner of Agriculture
OUR FEBRUARY GUEST CONGRESSMAN DIANE BLACK
U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District
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Airing Sundays, January 3 - February 21 with the Season Finale on Sunday, March 6
DOWNTON ABBEY
The top-rated PBS drama of all time approaches its climactic chapter as Downton Abbey enters its sixth and final season on MASTERPIECE, bringing exciting closure to a remarkable
series. Where will fate, passion, ambition, and duty lead television’s most beloved characters? Millions of devoted viewers will soon find out on the final season of Downton Abbey, airing in nine enthralling episodes.
Making their bittersweet farewell are members of the beloved cast, including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Kevin Doyle, Samantha Bond, David Robb, Raquel Cassidy and Michael Fox.
Since Downton Abbey’s first season, its audience has grown at a phenomenal rate, more than doubling by Season 5, which reached 25.5 million viewers. The show is consistently one of the most-watched dramas on American television, often beating all com-petitors in its Sunday night time slot.
Season 6 opens in 1925 with a series of crises reflecting the mo-mentous changes that are transforming society. Women’s rights have given Lady Mary and Lady Edith new positions of responsi-bility: Mary runs the estate, and Edith manages the magazine she inherited from Michael Gregson. Meanwhile, Tom Branson has left for Boston, and newlyweds Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge are trying their luck in Jazz Age New York. Anna Bates faces a murder charge, though many still suspect her husband. And for the rest of the servants, big doubts hang over their jobs. Will great houses and the fortunes that support them soon be gone?
Explaining the difficult decision to cue the final curtain, Carnival’s Gareth Neame says, “We wanted to close the doors of Downton Abbey when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come together, and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by its fans. We can promise a final season full of all the usual drama and intrigue, but with the added excitement of discovering how and where they all end up.”
The Final Season
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Directors’ Circle
Entrenched in the Upper Cumberland, WCTE is making a difference through educational, informational, entertaining programming, as
well as through many outreach events.
ENTER oNliNE: pbsmasterpiecesweepstakes.com/wCTE
Enter daily December 1, 2015 through March 15, 2016, for a chance to win a 6-day, 5-night trip for two adults from the U.S. to Great Britain.
Tour Downton Abbey filming sites including the world-famous Highclere Castle and villages in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Also win a decorative copper kettle prop from Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen! Travel to the Cornish coast and countryside to visit select filming locations for Poldark. Stay in four-star accommodations including The Alverton Hotel and MacDonald Bear Hotel, and receive two BritRail four-day, first-class Flexi passes. The Grand Prize also includes all six seasons of the award-winning Downton Abbey on DVD, the official companion book, Downton Abbey: A Celebration, and assorted Down-ton Abbey merchandise.
Economy class round-trip travel to London Heathrow Airport on Delta Air Lines from the airport served by Delta Air Lines closest to the Grand Prize Winner’s home. Travel must take place July 24, 2016 to July 30, 2016. ARV $9,000. Itinerary ar-ranged by VisitBritain.
MONTHLY PRIZE (4 WINNERS IN TOTAL): Entry into the Sweepstakes includes a chance to win all six seasons of Downton Abbey on DVD and assorted Downton Abbey merchandise from shopPBS.org. ARV of each Monthly Prize: $500.
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S W E E P S T A K E S
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Permit No. 1078
Dates: July 20th - 26thFive full breakfasts plus visits & admission fees included:
Tower of London, Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, Royal Artillery Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum, Tour of Bampton, Tour of Oxford, Waddesdon Manor, Highclere Castle (setting for Downton Abbey) and tea at Kingston Bagpuize.
Stay at the centrally located Copthorne Tara Hotel in London Hotel accommodations based on twin bedded rooms with private bath for 5 nights.
Price:$2500 per person (price based on double occupancy, airfare not included)
To book your trip, call: Joane Kibbons at Ships N Trips ~ 931-528-7245.
For more information, go to wcte.org or call 931-528-2222.
