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Lyla in the Loop From PBS Kids, Lyla in the Loop stars Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old girl, her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters living in her community, who together spotlight creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills while working collaboratively with others. TPT 2 Weekdays, starting February 5, 8 a.m.
Gospel From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. Musical styles come and go, but there is one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage, and wisdom from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday: the gospel. From executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In two parts . TPT 2 Monday & Tuesday, Feb. 12 & 13, 8 & 10 p.m.
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All New Rock, Pop, and Doo Wop Go deep inside the PBS My Music vault and revisit the greats of early rock ‘n’ roll, including performances by Little Richard, the Five Satins, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Dionne Warwick, Ronnie Spector, the Righteous Brothers, the Isley Brothers, the Four Tops and more.
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Dr. Johnson was inspired by activists who came before her, and the documentary shows how her activism continues to inspire the next generation of activists, including her grandchildren. A Twin Cities PBS original production.
TPT 2 Saturday, February 24, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, February 25, 6 p.m.
TPT 2 Monday, February 19, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, February 22, 9 p.m.
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA TPT celebrates Black History Month and honors the lasting contributions of Black trailblazers and community members. Our programming features the powerful stories that explore our shared history and a path to a more equitable future. This month, we have a slew of programs that I know you will enjoy – and maybe even share with your friends and family members. With the shift into a New Year, we turn our attention to several new documentary premieres under our Minnesota Experience series. Following the debut of Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! in January (which you can stream for free on the PBS App), we are excited to share the next film in the line-up: Hope in the Struggle , an inspiring look at the life and work of groundbreaking Freedom Fighter, civic leader, and community activist Dr. Josie Johnson, otherwise known as the “First Lady of Minnesota Civil Rights.” Over the course of 70 years, Dr. Johnson fought tirelessly for housing, voting, employment, and education rights in the North Star State, and her story comes to life through her own firsthand account, as well as through the anecdotes of those who know her best – her granddaughters. You will not want to miss this premiere on Monday, February 19 at 8 pm on TPT 2. Earlier in the month, the incomparable Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is back with another riveting series about Black culture in America. A four-hour documentary series, Gospel dives into the history of Black religious music and preaching, showcasing the symbiotic relationship of words and songs present in any Black church. The series also explores the evolution of preaching styles over time, and the impact of class, gender, cultural innovations, and consumer technologies that shaped the development of gospel since its conception. Gospel airs in two parts, February 12 & 13 at 8 pm on TPT 2.
Jesse Ventura Shocks the World!
Hope in the Struggle
We also have a more extensive collection of Black History Month shows for you to peruse at TPT.org/BlackHistory .
At TPT, we strive to bring you programming that ignites your curiosity about the mosaic of human stories and experiences locally, nationally and beyond. As always, thank you for your continued support.
Gospel, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Warm regards,
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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ALMANAC AND ALMANAC AT THE CAPITOL TPT’s public affairs programs, Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol bring fact-based information, engaging interviews, and in-depth reports to audiences state-wide. Trusted by both policymakers and audiences, the shows provide timely insight into topics such as marijuana legalization, climate change, the budget surplus, inflation, the war in Ukraine, and much more. Explore at tpt.org/ almanac and tpt.org/almanac-at-the-capitol. Almanac 2023 highlights: • Brendan Henehan, Almanac co-creator and long-time producer, received a Governor’s Proclamation following the announcement of his retirement. • Co-host Cathy Wurzer was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame, joining co-host Eric Eskola, who is a 2010 inductee. • Kaomi Lee’s feature on Native American fashion aired nationally on PBS NewsHour . • Mary Lahammer received an Upper Midwest Emmy nomination for her interview with Jesse Ventura. • Kari Kennedy was promoted to Supervising Producer of Almanac .
[ Almanac ] is a testament to…the belief that there is a place for civil discourse, there is a place for discussions of important issues, and there is a place where we can celebrate who we are and where we are at. – GOV. TIM WALZ Legislative Session Coverage On TPT’s statewide MN Channel, viewers in every corner of the state can stay up-to-date with daily coverage of the legislative session. This gavel-to- gavel live programming allows Minnesotans to follow the issues they care about most, while also gaining exposure to a variety of viewpoints. 92% of viewers said the legislative telecast helped them feel more informed about key issues in the state, while 89% reported having a better understanding of the legislative process.
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American Masters James Baldwin: The Price of a Ticket
Art + Medicine Speaking of Race
This Free North
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The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song
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Doc Martin Our Last Summer
AMERICAN MASTERS Little Richard: The King And Queen Of Rock And Roll Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry. TPT 2 Friday, February 2, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small: Papers With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order, and Carmody trained to support Siegfried. A dinner with Gerald leaves Mrs. Hall with a dilemma. Part 5 of 7. TPT 2 Sunday, February 4, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
As the Ellinghams prepare to leave for London, Ruth admits to Martin that she's been writing a paper on his blood phobia, and she thinks he's been misdiagnosed. Ruth is also counseling Mrs. Tishell on how to overcome her obsession with the Doc, while Penhale anxiously arranges their goodbye party. Part 8 of 9 . TPT 2 Thursday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 1-4
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Father Brown-Season 9: The Island of Dreams (Part 7 of 10)
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: The Plymouth (Part 3 of 10) American Experience: Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History
Doc Martin: Our Last Summer (Part 8 of 9)
Vienna Blood: The Lost Child (Part 1 of 2)
Vienna Blood: The Lost Child (Part 2 of 2)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Minnesota Experience
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Unforgettable Augustus Post
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Relish
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Birds of Wisconsin
On The Trail: An In Wisconsin Special
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll
Independent Lens: Mr. Soul!
Beyond The Canvas Gzero World with Ian Bremmer
2 Fri
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline: Iraq’s Assassins/Yemen’s Covid Cover-Up
BBC News
Amanpour and Comany
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Native Report Native Report
Women Behind The Plow
Almanac
Minnesota in the ‘70s
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Doc Martin: Our Last Summer (Part 8 of 9)
(7:50 Midsomer Murders: Judgement Day (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) Great Performances: The Magic of Spirituals
Death In Paradise-Season 12 (Part 1 of 8)
Endeavour on Masterpiece -Season 9: Exeunt (Part 3 of 3)
3 Sat
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Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Independent Lens: Razing Liberty Square
Independent Lens: Women In Blue
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Seth Eastman: Painting The Dakota
Art and Life of George Morrison
Whole People
Getting There
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Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece: The Calling (Part 5 of 6)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: Papers (Part 5 of 7) NOVA: When Whales Could Walk
Funny Woman (Part 5 of 6)
Miriam and Alan: Lost In Scotland-Season 2 (Part 1 of 4)
Nina: Way Out (Part 5 of 8)
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Nature: Gorilla
Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown’s Dark Winter
Austin City Limits: Tanya Tucker/Brittney Spencer
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
LIFE
Listen! Please!
This Free North
Culture In Our Classrooms
Iron Range: Minnesota Building America
Why Cultural Heritage Matters
Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis
Tape’s Rolling!
Soul Creatures
Working Dogs: Innovations In Healthcare
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NATURE Flyways
FINDING YOUR ROOTS Far And Away Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 6, 7 p.m.
Shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year along ancient and largely unknown migratory routes called Flyways. Follow conservationists and scientists who are racing against the clock to understand and save these shorebirds. TPT 2 Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
NOVA Easter Island Origins
The giant stone heads of Easter Island have inspired theories for centuries. Now, new research reveals intriguing evidence of the origins and inspirations of the ancient Rapanui people who created the iconic monoliths. TPT 2 Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m.
This Is Minnesota Orchestra Reinhardt Conducts Banks And Prokofiev Conductor Ruth Reinhardt and saxophonist Steven Banks make their debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra to showcase Billy Childs’ recently premiered Diaspora . The work highlights Black experiences in America, with inspiration from poets including Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. Then: a suite from Prokofiev’s gripping Romeo and Juliet ballet score. TPT 2 Friday, February 9, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Miss Scarlet And The Duke: The Fugitive Eliza is on the trail of a fugitive who is charged with murder. She must find him before the police do or
risk losing everything. Part 6 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 11, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, February 14, 7 p.m.
Funny Woman The team reunites to record the last show. It is a triumph, but there are a few surprises still in store for Barbara as the series reaches its finale. Part 6 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 11, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, February 14, 9 p.m.
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EVENING FEBRUARY 5-11
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 5 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Old Sturbridge Village Hour 2 Antiques Roadshow: Austin, Hour One Dream Whisperer Through The Banks of the Red Cedar Independent Lens: Sister Una Lived A Good Death LIFE History’s Deadliest Tsunami Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy BBC News Amanpour and Company Articulate with Jim Cotter MN MN Original Common Ground SPCO In Concert: Bach, Cuong, Frank and Mozart Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home Arrival: Finding Home Stories of Women Making Their Homes in the Us Arrival: Wom- en’s Vision for a New Home Postcards
Finding Your Roots: Far and Away
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Nature: Gorilla
NOVA: When Whales Could Walk
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Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 7 (Part 3 of 6) MN Original Common Ground
Vienna Blood: The Last Seance (Part 2 of 2)
Frankie Drake Mysteries- Season 4 (Part 9 of 10)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
STAGE: Opera Mniatures - Minnesota Opera
Iron Opera
Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan
Art at Hand: Creative Ag- ing with Clay
Common Ground
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Nature: Flyways
NOVA: Easter Island Origins
Secrets of the Dead: Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
Civilizations: Renaissances
Civilizations: Paradise On Earth
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Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece: The Calling (Part 5 of 6) MN Original Common Ground
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: Papers (Part 5 of 7)
Funny Woman (Part 5 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Our Time
LIFE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Brea(D)Th
Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
Cass Gilbert: Standing The Test of Time
Making It Up North
MN
Father Brown-Season 9: The Wayward Girls (Part 8 of 10)
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: Wasps' Nest (Part 4 of 10)
Doc Martin: Last Christmas In Portwenn (Part 9 of 9) Through The Banks of the Red Cedar
Vienna Blood: The Melancholy Countess, (Part 1 of 2)
Vienna Blood: The Melancholy Countess, (Part 2 of 2)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Dream Whisperer
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Relish
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Future Earth: Thriving on a Full Planet
Parks for the People
Cost of Cli- mate Change In Minnesota
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Reinhardt Conducts Banks and Prokofiev
Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama...
PBS Arts Talk
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline: Global Spyware Scandal Exposing Pegasus Part 1
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Native Report Native Report Northern Nights, Starry Skies
Almanac
Minnesota’s Deadliest Blizzards
Prairie Mosaic
MN
(10:38) D.I. Ray (Part 1 of 4)
Variety Stu- dio: Actors On Actors POV Shorts
Doc Martin Last Christmas In Portwenn (Part 9 of 9) Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
(8:05) Midsomer Murders Death of a Stranger (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama...
(9:46) Death In Paradise- Season 12
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POV: Wisdom Gone Wild
Independent Lens: Sister Una Lived A Good Death
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Call to Justice
Bridging Cul- tures: Islam and the West
Asian Flavors Whole People Getting There
MN
Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece: The Fugitive (Part 6 of 6)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: The Home Front (Part 6 of 7)
Funny Woman (Part 6 of 6)
Miriam and Alan: Lost In Scotland-Season 2 (Part 2 of 4)
Nina: Holding On Too Tight (Part 6 of 8)
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Nature: Flyways
NOVA: Easter Island Origins
My Music with Rhiannon Gid- dens
My Music with Rhian- non Giddens
Austin City Limits: Noah Kahan/Flor De Toloache
Secrets of the Dead: Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
LIFE
I Can’t Breathe: A CJM Memorial With Documentarian Interview
Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis
Bring Warm Clothes
Highway 100 Lilac Drive
Tape’s Rolling!
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NOVA Building The Eiffel Tower NOVA explores the three decades of engineering, innovations, successes, and failures that led to the creation of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. TPT 2 Wednesday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. GREAT PERFORMANCES The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil in a tribute to its architect. Led by Gustavo Dudamel, the concert includes a piece composed and conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, performances by Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., and more. TPT 2 Friday, February 16, 8 p.m. NATURE Attenborough And The Jurassic Sea Monster Follow Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. TPT 2 Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Gospel The Gospel Train/Golden Age Of Gospel
Gospel ’s hour 1 takes viewers north to Chicago, where southern migrants Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe fused blues and jazz with testimonies of God’s goodness to create a genre enduring for generations. Hour 2 traces the Golden Age of Gospel from the Lord’s music to the mainstream. Part 1 of 2 . TPT 2 Monday, February 12, 8 & 10 p.m.
Elizabeth: Fashioning A Monarch Fiona Bruce looks at the clothes worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her reign and shows how the monarch used her outfits and jewelry as a way of communicating with the world. TPT 2 Sunday, February 18, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., February 21, 7 p.m.
Gospel Take The Message Everywhere/Gospel’s Second Century In Gospel ’s hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere. Gospel’s Platinum Age reflected a new generation embracing secular rhythms to modernize the gospel sound. Gospel ’s hour 4 explores the movement that brought songs about faith to millions at clubs, on cable TV and on urban radio. Part 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Tuesday, February 13, 8 & 10 p.m.
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7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow Old Sturbridge Village Hour 3 Gospel: The Gospel Train/Golden Age of Gospel (Part 1 of 2) Gospel: The Gospel Train/Golden Age of Gospel (Part 1 of 2) LIFE Elvis Presley: ‘68 Comeback Special Everly Brothers - Harmonies from Heaven BBC News Amanpour and Company Articulate with Jim Cotter MN MN Original Common Ground SPCO In Concert: Piano Quartets with Stewart Goodyear Street Level Your Legislators Minnesota Roadside At- tractions Postcards 13 Tue 2 Finding Your Roots The Brick Wall Falls Gospel: Take The Message Everywhere/Gospel’s Second Century (Part 2 of 2) Gospel Take The Message Everywhere/Gospel’s Second Century (Part 2 of 2) BBC News Amanpour and Company
Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 7 (Part 4 of 6) MN Original Common Ground Nature Attenborough and the Juras- sic Sea Monster Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece: The Fugitive (Part 6 of 6)
Vienna Blood: Queen of the Night (Part 1 of 2) STAGE: Art Is.... Showcase
Frankie Drake Mysteries- Season 4 (Part 10 of 10) Secrets of Sacred Architec- ture
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
Remembering Place: A Cemetery Story
Stop, Look, Art Common Ground
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NOVA: Building The Eiffel Tower
Secrets of the Dead: Eiffel’s Race to the Top
Almanac at the Capitol
Civilizations: Color and Light
PBS Arts Talk
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All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: The Home Front (Part 6 of 7) This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Lunar New Year Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor (Part 5 of 10) Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Home
Funny Woman (Part 6 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Our Time
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Common Ground
Minnesota Historia
Connections to Cass
Making It Up North
MN
Father Brown-Season 9: The Enigma of Antigonish (Part 9 of 10)
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: The Double Clue (Part 6 of 10) Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Change
Vienna Blood: The Devil’s Kiss (Part 1 of 2)
Vienna Blood: The Devil’s Kiss (Part 2 of 2)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Relish
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Wild and Scenic St. Croix
Off 90
People of the Big Lake
Around The Corner with John McGivern
Climate Smart: Cities Working Together
MN
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Great Performances: The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
American Masters: Roberta Flack
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline: Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus, Part 2 Minnesota Legends: Gover- nor Arne Carlson
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Native Report Native Re- port
Almanac
Minnesota’s Deadliest Tornadoes
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Farewell Doc Martin
Midsomer Murders: The Point of Balance (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) Sam Cooke: Legend
(9:35) Death In Paradise- Season 12 (Part 3 of 8)
D.I. Ray (Part 2 of 4)
Variety Stu- dio: Actors On Actors
17 Sat
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Luther Vandross - Always and Forever
Independent Lens: Coded Bias
Independent Lens: Owned: A Tale of Two Americas
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
St. Paul’s Historic Hill: Sal- vaging A Gilded Past
Hearing Loss Matters
Getting A Handle On Diabetes
Whole People Getting There
MN
Elizabeth: Fashioning A Monarch
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: On A Wing and a Prayer (Part 7 of 7)
Miriam and Alan: Lost In Scotland
Miriam and Alan: Lost In Scotland-Season 2 (Part 4 of 4)
Nina: Solitude (Part 7 of 8)
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Nature: Attenborough and the Juras- sic Sea Monster Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race
NOVA: Building The Eiffel Tower
Secrets of the Dead: The Woman in the Iron Coffin
My Music with Rhiannon Gid- dens
My Music with Rhian- non Giddens
Austin City Limits: Alanis Morissette
LIFE
Black Bril- liance
North Star: Civil War Stories
Civil Rights Across Genera- tions
Through The Iron Curtain - from Romania
Curling Minnesota: Bemidji
Tape’s Rolling!
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AMERICAN MASTERS Roberta Flack
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson, and more. TPT 2 Friday, February 16, 9:30 p.m.
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Barbara Chase-Riboud: Novelist, Poet, Sculptor By Alexandra Grabbe
Barbara Chase-Riboud is one of those rare overachievers who are so low-key in the pursuit of their goals that few people recognize the full extent of their accomplishments. Six novels, three books of poetry and a 2022 memoir titled "I Always Knew" constitute an impressive body of work; Chase-Riboud, based in Paris, is also a sculptor. The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcased her work last fall with “The Encounter: Barbara-Chase Riboud/Alberto Giacometti.” Her writing and her sculpture are motivated by the same relentless urge — to make Black Americans aware of their history and to encourage them to take pride in their heritage. In 1979, Chase-Riboud wrote a historical novel that turned its author into a celebrity. "Sally Hemings" tells the story — based on conjecture — of Thomas Jefferson's mistress, a slave and the half-sister of his deceased wife. Explaining Sally Hemings became almost a mission. Chase-Riboud is quoted in the New York Times of June 2, 1981, as saying, "The fact that Jefferson is great is not in dispute, and the fact that Sally Hemings is Black is not in dispute. But the blending of great and Black seems to be what makes people climb the wall. It has to do with American historical attitudes, and it has to do with race. One of the ironies is that Sally Hemings was three-quarters white; she was Black because she was defined by her society as being Black." Chase-Riboud's memoir is composed of letters to her mother, Vivian Mae, and reveals the author's behind-the-scenes emotions before and after the publication of her bestseller.
In 1977, she describes what success feels like, calling herself an "accidental" historian: "Nobody said, 'Be careful because your primary goals and your personality as an artist will be eclipsed for a while and your life will be changed forever.'" In 1994, Chase-Riboud returned to art full time. Individual pieces, such as the "Malcolm X" series, reflect the artist's concern with Black American history but were not created as political statements per se. She asks the question of what qualifies as "Black art." She set out to prove there was no such thing and "the idea that there was, was as stupid as listing rhythm and blues and pop music separately, one for Blacks and one for Whites."
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Are You Prepared for Death? By Amy Carlson Gustafson
It's been nearly five years since Pat Miles' husband, Charles "Bucky" Zimmerman, died at age 72 after a short bout with pancreatic cancer. He was healthy, she says, so his illness came as a shock. Another unwelcome surprise? What happened after his death. Instead of being able to grieve fully, Miles was consumed by attorney battles, tracking down account numbers and sorting through investments. She says it was a "nightmarish" scenario where the people she thought were on her side weren't interested in her well-being. The retired, award-winning Twin Cities TV anchor and radio host, who now lives in Arizona, was truly lost when it came to navigating her husband's death and consumed by what she calls “the grim fog of grief.” “Bucky and I had a will and a trust – I thought everything was taken care of," Miles, 73, says. "As it turned out, nothing was taken care of. If you wait until someone's sick and dying, you've waited too long because you're not going to get the information you need at that point. You're thinking about keeping this person alive for another day or getting them to drink a bottle of water. You're not thinking about the account numbers, the investments, the other things you don't know about." "If you wait until someone's sick and dying, you've waited too long because you're not going to get the information you need at that point."
Determined to help people avoid her mistakes, Miles wrote “Before All Is Said and Done: Practical Advice for Living and Dying Well” featuring the voices of fellow widows along with financial, legal and medical experts. "The people who have read the book tell me they are taking action," Miles says. "They're thanking me for writing and speaking about this. That's very gratifying." Miles listened to hundreds of people tell their stories during her journalism career. But the experiences people tell her about now hit differently than during her time as a broadcaster. "When I sign books after a speaking engagement, everybody has a story to tell me, and I'd say 90% of these are not good stories," says Miles. "As a culture, we don't want to deal with death. I tell people I used to be like you. I never would have come to listen to me talk about this book."
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HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 19-25
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Fly With Me
Meet the pioneering women who changed the world while flying it. Maligned as feminist sellouts, “stewardesses,” as they were called, knew different: they were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 20, 8 p.m.
All Creatures Great And Small: Touring The Dales Celebrate the heartwarming Masterpiece series with clips and behind-the-scenes memories of its Christmas finales. Experience the kindness, empathy, and love in the magical village of Darrowby and the stunning Yorkshire Dales during the holiday season. TPT 2 Sunday, February 25, 8 p.m.
GREAT PERFORMANCES George Jones: Still Playin' Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history with this all-star tribute concert featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Trace Adkins, and more. TPT 2 Friday, February 23, 9 p.m.
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsely on the Mystery Queen
Rich, famous, successful… an enigma hiding in plain sight. Lucy Worsley explores how Agatha Christie found happiness in her second marriage. And she discovers how the author secured her reputation as the ‘Queen of Crime’. TPT 2 Sunday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m.
Agatha Christie's: Poirot-Season 3 The Theft Of The Royal Ruby
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
Poirot prepares to spend a quiet Christmas on his own with a box of chocolates, but he has to give up his plans when the British government asks for his urgent help. Prince Farouk, a member of the Egyptian royal family, has lost a famous ruby, and this is deemed to be a matter of national security. TPT 2 Thursday, February 22, 9 p.m.
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hear in her own words how her experiences turned her to activism. Dr. Johnson was inspired by activists who came before her, and the documentary shows how her activism continues to inspire the next generation of activists, including her grandchildren. The struggle for justice and equality continues, but there is hope in the struggle. A Twin Cities PBS original production.
TPT 2 Monday, February 19, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, February 22, 9 p.m.
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 FEBRUARY 19-25
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Antiques Roadshow: LSU Rural Life Museum Hour 1
Minnesota Experience: Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
Independent Lens: Breaking The News
Minnesota Experience: Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle Amanpour and Company
History with David Rubenstein
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2
Concert for George
Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance
BBC News
Articulate with Jim Cotter Postcards
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
SPCO In Concert: Mozart’s Symphony No. 29
Horse Relative
Common Ground: Shaynow- ishkung
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Finding Your Roots: Mean Streets
American Experience: Fly with Me
Nature: Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
NOVA: Building The Eiffel Tower
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Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 7 (Part 5 of 6) MN Original Common Ground
Vienna Blood: Queen of the Night (Part 2 of 2)
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
STAGE: Lowertown Line: Jeremy Mess- ersmith & Songwriters
Northern Rhythms
Polka Across America
Business Lives Here
Common Ground
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Nature: Patrick and the Whale
NOVA: Hunt for the Oldest DNA
NOVA: Lee and Liza’s Family Tree
Almanac at the Capitol
Civilizations: The Cult of Progress
PBS Arts Talk
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Elizabeth: Fashioning A Monarch
All Creatures Great and Small on Master- piece: On A Wing and a Prayer (Part 7 of 7)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Our Time
Rick Steves’ Europe: Food and Wine
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Common Ground
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Lost Duluth II
Honor Most Proud
Making It Up North
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Father Brown-Season 9: The Red Death (Part 10 of 10)
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: The Mystery of the Spanish Chest (Part 7 of 10)
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: The Theft of the Royal Rub (Part 8 of 10) Minnesota Experience Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
Vienna Blood: Darkness Rising (Part 1 of 2)
Vienna Blood: Darkness Rising (Part 2 of 2)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
American Experience: The American Diplomat
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Relish
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Saving Wheat: Rusts Never Sleep
Solid State: Minnesota’s High-Tech History
Minnesota Regiments
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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Almanac
Minnesota Experience: Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
Great Performances: George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Johnny Cash: Man In Black - Live In Denmark 1971
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline: Michael Flynn’s Holy War
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Native Re- port
Native Report Patient No More
Almanac
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
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All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
Bee Gees: One Night Only
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(6:00) Lawrence Welk: God Bless America
Great Scenic Railway Journeys 30th An- niversary Special
Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Celebrating Wisdom
Food Justice
Whole People
Getting There
Health Focus: One Commu- nity’s Effort
Elder Victims: Abused, Ex- ploited, Alone
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(6:30) Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen (6:00) All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
All Creatures Great and Small: Touring The Dales
Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
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Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn
Bee Gees: One Night Only
Rick Steves’ Europe: Food and Wine
LIFE
Coming to Mni Sota
Stories I Didn’t Know
Case for Rural Living
Connections and Trans- formations
Made In Sweden
Tape’s Rolling!
America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell
Bound By Earth: Archaeology In Minnesota
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NATURE Patrick and the Whale
Follow Patrick Dykstra in his quest to connect with and understand the hidden nature of the sperm whale, shining a light on their intelligence and complexity, as well as their relationship with humankind. TPT 2 Wednesday, February 21, 7 p.m.
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HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 26-29
Rick Steves Mighty Alps Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure from Italy to Austria to Switzerland to France, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. While visiting the literal high points of Europe, Rick inspires viewers to also enjoy alpine life, from its folk music to its rustic cheeses. TPT LIFE Monday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. TPT 2 Tue., Feb. 27, 9:30 p.m.
A Sea Change for Superior: The Warming of the World’s Largest Lake A documentary exploring the legacy of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake in a time of unprecedented change. A co-production of the Hamline University Global Center for Environmental Education and PBS North. TPT 2 Wed., Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m.
NATURE Attenborough's Wonder of Song Sir David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species. TPT 2 Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 26-29
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Italy Made with Love: Generations
Australian Pink Floyd: Darkside 50 Placeholder Record
Great Scenic Railway Journeys 30th Anniversary Special
Rick Steves' Europe
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(6:00) Suze Orman’s Ulti- mate Retirement Guide
Rick Steves Mighty Alps
Rick Steves’ Europe: Food and Wine
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Articulate with Jim Cotter Postcards
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
SPCO In Concert: Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto
Made In Sweden
Schmeckfest: Food Traditions of Germans
Farm Fresh Road Trip
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Benjamin Franklin: Join Or Die (1706-1774)
Rick Steves Mighty Alps
5 Minute Yoga Fix with Peggy Cappy
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(6:00) Johnny Mathis - Wonderful Wonderful (My Music Presents) MN Original Common Ground
Big Band Years (My Music Presents)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
STAGE: Ranee and Aparna Ramas- wamy’s Sacred Earth
Life Changing Art
Farm Fresh Road Trip 2
Common Ground
Urban Youth Poets: Quest for the Voice
August Wilson: A Minnesota Original Special
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Nature: Attenborough’s Wonder of Song
A Sea Change for Superior: The Warming of the World's Largest Lake
Almanac at the Capitol
Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Emeran Mayer
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(6:00) Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Concert
Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
Rick Steves’ Top Master- pieces
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Our Time
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Common Ground
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Dessa with the Minnesota Orchestra
This Town
Farm Fresh Road Trip 3
Making It Up North
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Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White
TPT Member Favorites (Check tpt.org 48 hours prior to broadcast for an announcement of your favorite shows)
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Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
Jerry Apps: Food and Memories
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
Relish
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Homes for All
Integrated Energy Solutions
Farm Fresh Road Trip 4
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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SCHEDULES AND WHERE TO WATCH
PBS KIDS ON TPT SCHEDULES
TPT 2 Monday–Friday daytime
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WHERE TO WATCH
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