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Previews by SubjectWelcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org). Reproduction is permitted with proper credit given to PBS. Program times listed below are for PBS's national schedule and may not be accurate for your station - check local listings. Broadcast times listed are in Eastern Time(ET). |
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Arts & DramaRadio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The RockettesNovember-December 2009, check local listingsThe Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes, has become America's number-one holiday show over its storied 77-year history. This multifaceted show includes dynamic Rockette performances that showcase the dancers' signature precision dance style. (CC, Stereo, HD) Great PerformancesAndrea Bocelli & David Foster: My ChristmasNovember-December 2009, check local listingsDavid Foster joins superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli for a new Christmas concert of seasonal favorites, with special guests Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, the Muppets and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (CC, Stereo, HD) http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/ Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll ClassicsNovember-December 2009, check local listingsFrom the late 1940s 'to the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on "The Ed Sullivan Show." From the Beatles' American television debut to the Doors' infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances that evoke the spirit of that decade's youth movement. (CC, Stereo, HD) Andre Rieu Live In Dresden: Wedding at The OperaNovember-December 2009, check local listingsRecorded at Dresden's Semper Opera House in 2008, this musical confection from Andre Rieu is both a concert and a real wedding party in one of the world's most beautiful opera houses. The charming bride and groom, part of the famous "Vienna Debutantes," are joined by 40 pairs of dancers from the Elmayer Dance School in Vienna, as well as sopranos Mirusia Louwerse and Carmen Monarcha, the Platinum Tenors, baritone Morschi Franz and the Johann Strauss Orchestra and Choir. Guido's Orchestra: Live From the Heart of EuropeNovember-December 2009, check local listingsVirtuoso violinist, conductor and composer Guido -- with his wife, Wendy, and his orchestra -- performs a program of classical/rock crossovers, recorded at the point in Europe where Holland, Belgium and Germany meet. (CC, Stereo, HD) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame LiveNovember-December 2009, check local listingsThis special features rare, one-of-a-kind performances from the induction ceremonies of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, shot during the last 24 years. The biggest names in rock perform in intimate settings and jam in combinations not seen anywhere else. Paul Shaffer, musical director for the hall's induction ceremonies, hosts. (CC, Stereo, HD) Sinatra at Carnegie HallDecember, 2009, check local listingsIn 1980, Frank Sinatra performed a two-week engagement at Carnegie Hall, which at the time set a record for the venue by selling out each show in just one day. The performances followed the release of that year's Trilogy, Sinatra's ambitious triple-album comeback that featured "New York, New York." (CC, Stereo, HD) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/ Celtic Woman: Songs from the HeartDecember, 2009, check local listingsCeltic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe, with violinist Mairead Nesbitt, perform at Ireland's historic Powerscourt House and Gardens. (CC, Stereo, HD) Christmas with the Annie Moses BandDecember, 2009, check local listingsSix siblings, all classically trained musicians, offer a fresh fusion of sounds, incorporating pop, jazz, bluegrass and classical. (CC, Stereo, HD) Straight No Chaser – Live in New York: Holiday EditionDecember, 2009, check local listingsThe 10-man a cappella phenomenon Straight No Chaser presents songs from their new EP "Six Pack," holiday favorites from their new album "Christmas Cheers" and the YouTube sensation that started it all, "The 12 Days of Christmas." (CC, Stereo, HD) From Mao To The Met With Hao Jiang TianDecember, 2009, check local listingsKnown internationally for his resonant and mellow bass voice and for his gifts as a storyteller, Hao Jiang Tian reveals a rich, worldly repertoire of songs and arias. (CC, Stereo, HD) Curious George: A Very Monkey ChristmasDecember, 2009, check local listingsCurious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There's only one dilemma -- neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! (CC, Stereo, HD) |
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Health & MedicineMichael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer Is YouNovember-December, 2009, check local listingsMichael Bernard Beckwith, a spiritual philosopher, speaker and writer, explains how to adopt the mindset and spiritual attitude that empower individuals to live rich, fulfilling, positive lives. (CC, Stereo, HD) Unstuck with Dr. James GordonDecember, 2009, check local listingsDr. James Gordon, a psychiatrist and one of the world's leading experts in mind-body medicine, takes viewers on a seven-step journey to a healthier and happier life. (CC, Stereo, HD) The Science of Healing with Dr. Esther SternbergDecember, 2009, check local listingsAuthor and medical researcher Dr. Esther Sternberg examines the role the brain plays in healing. The program addresses some critical questions: What is healing? Is there a mind/body connection? What happens in the brain when healing occurs? What role does emotion play? (CC, Stereo, HD) |
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History & SocietyThe Holiday Spirit…of AdventureThis year, with Ken Burns’s film, PBS opened all of our national parks to over 34 million Americans. With your support, PBS will continue to offer a place for exploration and discovery in 2010. Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31 and receive 20% off your next shopPBS purchase. Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National JournalFriday, December 4, 2009 8 - 8:30 pm"Washington Week," the longest-running news and public affairs program on public television, has forged an editorial partnership with "National Journal," the nonpartisan publication that for 36 years has been dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of the politics and policy of the federal government. (CC, Stereo) http://www.pbs.org/washingtonweek NOWFriday, December 4, 2009 8:30 - 9:00 pmThrough documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo) Learn about businesses with new bottom lines: helping humanity. Bill Moyers JournalFriday, December 4, 2009 9 - 10:00 pmThis weekly public affairs series features interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy. (CC, Stereo) Tell us what you think in our online blog; is the media sufficiently reporting the truth about the Iraq war on the ground? |
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Science & TechnologyScience TrekDecember, 2009, check local listingsThis program explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact, combining clips from "Star Trek" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" with interviews with scientists and researchers. PBS and Star Trek icon LeVar Burton hosts. (CC, Stereo, HD) |
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PBS ParentsThe Spirit of ThanksgivingIntroduce your child to the real spirit of the season by teaching her that Thanksgiving is about more than eating turkey and pumpkin pie. Try these simple ideas to instill respect and gratitude. |
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PBS BlogsSupersistersKid Experts: Spontaneous CelebrationsMissed birthday? Kids know how to throw a belated celebration. http://www.pbs.org/parents/supersisters/archives/2009/11/kid-experts-spontaneous-celebr.html The It's My Life BlogCeleb Scoop: Taylor LautnerIn an interview with IML, Twilight's Taylor Lautner talks about his transformation into a werewolf, his adjustment to becoming a teen idol, and the challenges of staying true to himself through it all. http://www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/blog/2009/11/celeb-scoop-taylor-lautner.html |
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