MY GREEK TABLE - WPSU

DECEMBER 2017 VOL. 47 NO. 12

PROGRAM GUIDE

MY GREEK TABLE

Diane Kochilas guides viewers in search of authentic ingredients and traditions that are part of the Greek kitchen?easy, delicious, healthy recipes, any cook at any skill level can make.

Premiers Sunday, December 31, at noon

PENNSYLVANIA FOLKLORE: WOVEN TOGETHER

Thursday, December 21, at 8:00 p.m.

CRIMSON FIELD

Saturdays, December 16-30, at 9:00 pm.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING THIS MONTH

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HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Starting December 15

MONDAY?FRIDAY

6:00 Thomas & Friends

6:30

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

7:00 Ready Jet Go!

7:30 Wild Kratts

8:00 Nature Cat

8:30 Curious George

9:00 Curious George

9:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:30 Splash and Bubbles

11:00 Splash and Bubbles

11:30 Sesame Street

12:00 Sesame Street

12:30 Super WHY!

1:00 Peg + Cat

1:30 Dinosaur Train

2:00 Ready Jet Go!

2:30 Nature Cat

3:00 Nature Cat

3:30 Wild Kratts

4:00 Wild Kratts

4:30 Odd Squad

5:00 Odd Squad

5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)

6:00 BBC World News America

6:30 Nightly Business Report

7:00 PBS NewsHour

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See page 3 for special

daytime programming.

weeknights at 5:30 p.m.

Weather World provides weather education as well as a

comprehensive forecast.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING MADE POSSIBLE BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU!

Celtic Woman - Homecoming: Ireland Friday, December 1, at noon

Celebrate the timeless emotion of Ireland's centuries-old heritage in this live concert filmed in Dublin. Celtic Woman combines the country's finest musical talents with epic stage production to present a uniquely inspiring live experience.

Great Railway Journeys of Europe Saturday, December 3, at 3:30 p.m.

Historian and archetypal Englishman Julian Davidson travels from the frozen wastes of Norway to the sunny shores of the Italian Adriatic coast, sampling the delights of some of the most dramatic and fascinating railway journeys in Europe?Vienna, Glasgow, Budapest, Malaig, Krakow and Warsaw.

Straight No Chaser Songs of the Decades Tuesday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m.

Journey through the decades of the pop songbook, including Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel," the Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry," Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Madonna's "Like a Prayer" and Boyz II Men's "End of the Road," all done with SNC's trademark harmonies and unique charm.

Kingston Trio Celebration Wednesday, December 6, at 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy the groundbreaking folk group's biggest hits and more 1950s and '60s chart toppers, performed by the current trio with Bob Shane, Timothy B. Schmit, Al Jardine, Trini Lopez, Barry McGuire, Sana Christian, The Limeliters and Josh Reynolds.

Antiques Roadshow: Our 50 States (2-part special) Monday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate America's hidden treasures from all 50 states in this two-hour special, with finds such as a Thomas Hart Benton oil on tin, a Kentucky sugar chest, and a 1960 inscribed To Kill a Mockingbird.

Make your pledge of support by calling 1-800-245-9779, or go online to .

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FRIDAY, DEC 1

12:00 Mindfulness Goes Mainstream Explore the transformative power of mindfulness meditation through expert opinions and interviews.

1:00 Celtic Woman Homecoming: Ireland A concert featuring the angelic Irish group, recorded at the 3Arena in Dublin.

3:00 PBS KIDS programming 7:00 PBS Newshour 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Great Performances

The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live Experience the memorable 50th anniversary performance of the band's seminal album in Toronto.

10:30 The Penn State Basketball Story Presented By Pepsi

11:00 Centre County Report 11:30 David Gilmour: Live in Pompeii

Join the Pink Floyd singer-guitarist for a spectacular concert in the legendary Roman amphitheater.

SATURDAY, DEC 2

9:00 This Old House Hour 9:30 The Penn State Basketball Story

Presented By Pepsi 10:00 Memory Rescue

with Daniel Amen, M.D. Dr. Daniel Amen talks about how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if you think it's headed for trouble.

11:30 The 80s (My Music) This series takes a joyful jump back to a time when music videos ruled the airwaves. Original MTV "VJ" Martha Quinn hosts.

1:30 How Not To Die with Michael Greger, M.D. Dr. Greger explains the top 10 common causes of premature death and how you can better your chances of avoiding them with a plant based diet.

3:00 Rick Steves' Dynamic Europe: Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin Travel guru Rick Steves tours three of Europe's most energetic capitals.

4:00 Great Railway Journeys of Europe Sample the delights of some of the most dramatic and fascinating railway journeys in Europe.

5:30 Kingston Trio Holiday Cheers A unique collection of seasonal songs including several of the inspirational songs from their '60s album, The Last Month of the Year.

7:00 Young Hyacinth Chart the early life of the remarkable Hyacinth in this prequel to Britcom Keeping Up Appearances.

8:00 Christmas with Daniel O'Donnell A rebroadcast of Daniel O'Donnell's Christmas special recorded in Dublin's Convention Center in 2016.

9:00 Tommy Emmanuel A Music Gone Public Special Various performances around the country showcase one of the world's best acoustic guitarists.

10:30 Live From the Artists Den John Legend John Legend performs "All of Me," "Glory," and new songs at Manhattan's historic Riverside Church.

SUNDAY, DEC 3

9:00 Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir This season's cross-cultural spectacular features the world's leading tenor, Rolando Villazon, and seasonal favorites.

10:30 Rick Steves' European Christmas A vivid and authentic portrait of how Europeans celebrate the holidays.

12:30 Johnny Mathis - Wonderful, Wonderful (My Music Presents) "It's Not For Me To Say," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" and other favorites are all performed live on stage by Johnny as he reflects on his career.

2:30 Ric Edelman's The Truth About Your Future lInvestment guru Ric Edelman reveals his forward-thinking guide on how technology and science will reshape the way we save, invest, and plan for the future.

4:00 Alan Jackson Precious Memories Taped live at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Alan Jackson delivers a powerful performance featuring songs from his very personal release "Precious Memories."

5:30 Renee Fleming Christmas in New York American soprano Ren?e Fleming and special guests sing heartwarming Christmas carols.

6:30 Human Nature: Jukebox in Concert from the Venetian Travel in a time machine of 50s and 60s hits with this dynamic foursome and guest Darlene Love.

8:00 Reflections on the Vietnam War Highlights and insight around the production of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's groundbreaking film The Vietnam War.

9:30 Folk Legends: Isn't This a Time! Peter, Paul, and Mary, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and The Weavers perform in a 2003 concert.

11:00 Big Band Years Nick Clooney and Peter Marshall host a nostalgic look at hit makers and songs of the 1930s and 40s.

MONDAY, DEC 4

8:00 Ken Burns: America's Storyteller American Sampler The many documentaries and short series that filmmaker Ken Burns has produced are showcased.

9:30 A Time to Heal A Time to Heal explores the impact of the Vietnam War on the lives of Pennsylvanians who fought, protested, or prayed for their loved ones to come home alive.

11:00 Charlie Rose

TUESDAY, DEC 5

8:00 Straight No Chaser Songs of the Decades The popular vocal group reinvents the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.

9:30 Tommy Emmanuel A Music Gone Public Special Various performances around the country showcase one of the world's best acoustic guitarists.

11:00 Centre County Report 11:30 Charlie Rose

WEDNESDAY, DEC 6

8:00 Kingston Trio Celebration Enjoy the groundbreaking folk group's biggest hits and more 1950s and `60s chart toppers.

9:30 Beyond a Year in Space Astronaut Scott Kelly's last day in space, his return to Earth, and astronaut training are featured.

11:00 Charlie Rose

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THURSDAY, DEC 7

8:00 Our Town: Northern Cambria Volunteers from the Northern Cambria area came together to share stories of their community.

10:30 Alabama: Hymns & Gospel Favorites Alabama gather family and friends for an intimate concert at home.

11:00 Charlie Rose

FRIDAY, DEC 8

8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Great British Baking Show

Christmas Masterclass Judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood detail how to make perfect mince pies, Christmas cake, and more. 10:00 Victor Borge: 100 Years of Music & Laughter! Rita Rudner narrates a collection of the entertaining performer's funniest and most memorable skits. 11:00 Centre County Report 11:30 Charlie Rose

SATURDAY, DEC 9

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING TO BE ANNOUNCED Visit tv/schedules for up to date listings.

SUNDAY, DEC 10

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING TO BE ANNOUNCED Visit tv/schedules for up to date listings.

MONDAY, DEC 11

8:00 Antiques Roadshow Our 50 States 1 Hidden treasures include a Kentucky sugar chest and a 1960 inscribed "To Kill a Mockingbird."

9:30 Antiques Roadshow Our 50 States 2 Travel across America and back in time with appraisals for a Joseph Henry Sharp oil and more!

11:00 Charlie Rose

TUESDAY, DEC 12

8:00 Finding Your Roots Southern Roots Questlove, Dr. Phil, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault discover tales of bondage in their family histories.

9:00 Finding Your Roots The Vanguard Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and author and activist Janet Mock trace their roots.

11:00 Charlie Rose

WEDNESDAY, DEC 13

8:00 Nature Soul of the Elephant The lives, great migrations, and interesting encounters of two bull elephants are showcased.

9:00 NOVA Secret Tunnel Warfare A plan to plant explosives in tunnels under German trenches during World War II is investigated.

10:00 Supernature - Wild Flyers Defying Gravity Explore the basic principles of flight to see how animals become airborne in the first place.

11:00 Charlie Rose

THURSDAY, DEC 14

8:00 Conversations Live! Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's heroin epidemic has spread to almost every corner of the state--and it's getting worse, not better. Our panel of experts will describe the extent of the problem and solutions. They'll also take YOUR questions.

9:00 Penelope Keith at Her Majesty's Service Windsor At the Queen's much-loved Windsor Castle, Penelope finds out about the Knights of the Garter.

Welcome

Volunteers from the Northern Cambria area came together to capture stories of their community with video, photos and memories for the 94th production in the Our Town series. Tune-in to watch stories that capture the hearts of the people through stories that celebrate their mining history, local churches, youth programs, community organizations, and much more!

Tell your out of town friends and family to watch online at live.

Thursday, December 7, at 8:00 p.m.

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#OTNorthernCambria

10:00 Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic The construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system are showcased.

11:00 Charlie Rose

FRIDAY, DEC 15

8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week 9:00 Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and tenor Rolando Villazon perform seasonal favorites. 10:00 Lidia Celebrates America Homegrown Heroes Join Lidia Bastianich to celebrate our homegrown heroes-veterans who now cultivate the land 11:00 The Penn State Basketball Story Presented By Pepsi 11:30 Charlie Rose

SATURDAY, DEC 16

9:00 This Old House A House for the Next Generation

9:30 The Penn State Basketball Story Presented By Pepsi

10:00 Craftsman's Legacy The Ski Makers

10:30 Woodwright's Shop Holly Wood Spectaculars

11:00 Woodsmith Shop Panel Basics, Storage & More

11:30 Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking

12:00 Julia Child - Cooking with Master Chefs Nancy Silverton

12:30 Jazzy Vegetarian Spring Has Sprung

1:00 Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen To Spoon or Not to Spoon

1:30 Chef's Life Peas, Please

2:00 Ciao Italia Cookie Favorites/Biscotti Favoriti

2:30 Garden Smart 3:00 Growing a Greener World

The Private Garden of a Public Gardener (Wayne, PA) 3:30 P. Allen Smith's Garden Home No Passport Necessary 4:00 Roadtrip Nation Many Paths 4:30 Born To Explore with Richard Wiese Chile: Kissed By the Sea 5:00 Weekends with Yankee Lost and Found 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow Our 50 States 1 7:00 Last of the Summer Wine Ordeal by Trousers 7:30 As Time Goes By Series 5, Episode 1 8:00 Great British Baking Show Christmas Masterclass Stollen, mincemeat streusel, and a gingerbread house, and more Christmas classics are served.

9:00 Crimson Field Episode 1 Follow Kitty, Flora, and Rosalie, volunteer nurses who work in a tented field hospital.

10:00 Austin City Limits Ryan Adams/Shakey Graves Ryan Adams performs an acoustic set of hits and deep cuts. Singersongwriter Shakey Graves appears.

11:00 Live From the Artists Den Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes performs fan favorites and new songs at the Knockdown Center in Queens, New York.

SUNDAY, DEC 17

9:00 Classic Gospel A Tribute to George Younce

10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe 10:30 Closer to Truth

Why Philosophy of Physics & Cosmology? 11:00 Second Opinion Down Syndrome 11:30 Digging Deeper 12:00 America's Heartland 12:30 Ellie's Real Good Food Big Flavor, Less Salt 1:00 Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Milk Street Menu 1:30 Pati's Mexican Table 2:00 Sara's Weeknight Meals Beantown

Thursday, December 21, at 8:00 p.m.

Register to attend a free advance screening at the State Theatre in State College, Tuesday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. woven

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