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Great Migrations: A People On The Move Examine how a series of Black migrations have shaped the U.S. From waves of Black Americans to the North — and back South — to immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean, movement is a defining feature of the Black experience. In four parts . TPT 2 Tuesdays, starting January 28, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thursdays, starting January 30, 8 pm
Funny Woman-Season 2 Sophie Straw is on a high. She’s a TV star; she’s got good friends and her romance with Dennis is full of promise. But trouble is just around the corner. Will Sophie be able to embrace her real life and challenge outdated conventions? In four parts . TPT 2 Sundays, starting February 2, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wednesdays, starting February 5, 9 pm
AMERICAN MASTERS The Disappearance Of Miss Scott
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The NAACP And Its Architects
Trace legendary musician Hazel Scott’s journey, from her triumph during Jim Crow to the dissolution of her fame due to McCarthy-era blacklisting. TPT 2 Friday, February 21, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thursday, February 7, 8 pm
Meet Walter White, the NAACP’s longtime leader and one of the most influential but least known figures in civil rights history. Under his leadership, the NAACP paved the way for Black power at the ballot box and scored important legal victories. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 25, 8 pm
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TPT Editorial and Design Team: Kelly Bigler, VP, Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategy Carin Adkins, Director, Creative Services & Marketing Operations Jess Bellville, Director of Marketing Strategy Steph Euzebio, Creative Director Sarah D. Johnson, Managing Editor Elaine Kollaja, Graphic Designer Membership Hotline: 651-229-1300 or toll free 866-229-1300 Lines are staffed M-F, 9 am–4 pm Telemarketing Call-Back Line: 651-229-1395 Front Desk: 651-222-1717 Advertising in TPT Magazine: Mike Santi, Director of Sponsorship 612-669-3456 or sponsor@tpt.org
Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel
Volume 53 Number 2 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2023. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other organizations that may solicit or make contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please notify the membership department at 651-229-1300 or 866-229-1300. All rights reserved. TPT magazine is sent to those who contribute annually to TPT. Basic memberships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to: Membership Department, Twin Cities PBS, 172 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Margaret Murphy, Jesse Overton, Robert P. Rinek, Mark Ritchie, Robert Sit, Dan Stoltz, Darrell Thompson, Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman (Chair) Board of Trustees: Rotolu "Ro" Adebiyi, Teddy Bekele, Molly Biwer, Barbara Burwell, Jeff Dehn, Scott Dillon, Joe Fleming, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Mumtaz Kazim, Thea Keamy, Laura Liu, Martha MacMillan (Vice Chair), Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor Miranda, MD,
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA February is Black History Month — a time to honor the profound contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history. It’s also a moment to reflect on the enduring impact of their resilience, creativity and courage in shaping our society. This month, we are proud to present programming that delves deeply into stories of movement, transformation and the ongoing pursuit of justice. We invite you to join us for “Great Migrations: A People on the Move,” a compelling new four-part documentary series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Airing Tuesday evenings at 8 pm, the series examines three monumental migrations that redefined what it means to be Black in America. From the Great Migration out of the Deep South to the North and West, to the reverse migration back to the South, and the recent influx of Africans and West Indians, these movements reshaped American culture and identity. This groundbreaking series sheds light on these pivotal journeys and their impact. On February 17 at 9 pm, we’re proud to air the “Minnesota Experience” film “Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story.” Known as “Minnesota’s First Lady of Civil Rights,” Dr. Johnson reflects on her lifelong fight for equality and the lessons she imparts to inspire the next generation of changemakers. Then, on February 21 at 8 pm, “American Masters” premieres “The Disappearance of Miss Scott,” chronicling the extraordinary, yet largely forgotten life of Hazel Scott. A jazz prodigy, Hollywood star, and the first Black American to host a network TV show, Scott boldly challenged racism and segregation. Yet, her career was derailed during the McCarthy era after unjust accusations of communist ties. This film is a powerful testament to her enduring legacy and courage. These stories — of migration, transformation and resilience — are made possible through your support. Thank you for championing TPT’s mission to inform, inspire, and enrich our community.
Great Migrations: A People on the Move
Hope in the Struggle
Warm regards,
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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Meet the Team Behind Pledge BY KEVIN YANG
David : It's really the best way for a public television station to go to the users of the service and explain our case to why someone should support.
How do you all decide what programs to choose for Pledge?
David : Programming is often a little different than the main schedule. You're looking for programs that can do one of many things that can make people feel nostalgic about the time that isn't here anymore. It can make them feel smarter because they're watching this. Blair : We have a specific lineup of programs that we can use for this, so we obviously try to utilize the most local, the most poignant, and the most timely and topical shows that we can find. What kinds of support do you receive from other departments at TPT and from the greater community? David : We work very closely with our programming department who help us build the schedule. We work with marketing to help us promote the shows that we are pledging. We work with the production staff and the engineers to make sure that the product gets on the air. Blair : We also use a variety of different volunteers and local people as talent on-air. We go through the halls of TPT and recruit people. So, I think the magic there is that people that are either producers are involved in marketing or in other departments of TPT get to find out how and why we do things in pledge.
Have you ever wondered how pledge drives at TPT come together? We sat down with Membership staff members, David Preston, Blair Christie, and Westley Johnson, to learn more about the ins and outs of putting a pledge drive on air.
How would you describe Pledge for someone who knows nothing about it?
Westley : A couple of times throughout the year, we’ll go on-air and say, hey, because we're a public entity that's supported by you, the viewers, you should donate so that we can continue to stay public and commercial free. We try and choose shows that we think people will be excited to see and then stop a couple times throughout the course of the show and say to our viewers, support us! Blair : Yep, we're kind of that little nudge that comes up every once in a while, that says, hey, don't you want to support the programming that you like?
What makes our station’s approach to Pledge unique?
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David : We have always had a slightly different philosophy on pledge than a lot of stations because we don't pledge as much as most stations. We have such a loyal viewership that we fill the niche that we need by pledge in in a short amount of time. If someone's a member, they're going to stay a member for a long time, and we appreciate that about our folks.
Blair : I get to interact with the programming department, the people that select the producers, the editors, the shooters. I get to see what projects they're working on, and I know that those projects are funded in some way, shape or form, either directly or indirectly through what membership does.
What are some of your favorite moments working on Pledge?
What’s an area you’ve seen evolve during your time working on Pledge?
Blair : My favorite moment was recording testimonials for Pledge. When I actually got to interact with actual viewers and people that love TPT and all the great programming. Several of the people shed a tear because they grew up with it. Westley : I remember the first time I interacted with Pledge, and I came in to do just a small talent spot before I worked in membership. I think it’s astounding, live television, roughly 45 people all working together and there's a floor director that goes five, four, three, and then points to you and the camera is live to everyone in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It’s a thrill the first time, the second time, and the 100th time that you do it. David : It is the thrill when it works. One of the first times I really remember was the time on the very first “Lost Twin Cities”. This was when we had phones with dials that ring. We didn't even start talking. We put the phone numbers up and the phones, you could just hear them running through the banks. That's when we had 35 volunteers at that time, and it was just insane. That thrill of people appreciating the work that we do.
David : So, I've been here 43 years, so I've seen everything, but I remember when I started as a telemarketer. but back in that day, premiums were not a thing. You'd have a coffee mug and a tote bag, and that was pretty much it. It wasn't until the mid- 80s that show-specific premiums came out. Blair : But it's also evolved to be more experiential, right? So, concert tickets, in-person events, wine tastings, which has been a great evolution. Westley : The tone of people who are pledging has moved away from, I need this physical thing, and instead towards experiences. For example, our concert ticket offers always perform really well. People are excited to get out and go see live music.
How does Pledge support the greater work happening at our station?
Westley : Member support is roughly half of our budget and although only 12% of it comes from Pledge, the ripple effect it has on how we do the rest of the fundraising budget is huge. David : We have 117 thousand members and about half of them have interacted with us during a pledge. We have loyal members that have been members for 20-30+ years and at one point that was really the main way that most people came into the system. It gives us the ability to tell our case to viewers. That's the impact.
Blair : It's a little art, little science and-
David : A lot of luck.
Learn how to become a volunteer for pledge drives and other TPT events at: TPT.org/support/volunteer/
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Thank you TPT Members!
As you already know, members make it happen! Your gift is essential in helping us continue to offer high-quality programming and community engagement in the Twin Cities. But did you know, as a member you have access to TPT Passport, our extended streaming service?
What is TPT Passport? TPT Passport provides extended access to thousands of shows and complete seasons. Members can activate their Passport account and use their credentials to log-in on TPT.org or on the PBS App . This app is available on Roku devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. Learn more at TPT.org/passport .
Explore Black History Month Programming on Passport Dive Deeper in Our Exclusive Collection at TPT.org/blackhistory
American Experience The American Diplomat
Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
Making Black America: Through The Grapevine
America Reframed Fannie Lou Hamer's America
Jazz A Documentary By Ken Burns
Art + Medicine Speaking of Race
Watch shows online at TPT.org or by logging in with your TPT Passport credentials on your smart TV’s PBS App .
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HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 1-2
Funny Woman-Season 2 Premiere
MASTERPIECE Miss Scarlet The Deal
MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small Uninvited Guests Tristan's first meeting with Carmody doesn't go as planned. They are sent to capture an animal on the loose, hoping to put aside their differences. Meanwhile, James confronts unresolved feelings about the war when he least expects it. Part 4 of 7 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 2, 8 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 5, 8 pm
Having established herself as the nation's favorite TV comedy star and with her budding romance with Dennis on the right path, Sophie Straw's life is going great! But when her new sitcom flops, things start to go south. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 2, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 5, 9 pm
Eliza's life is turned upside down when she finds herself dragged into a missing person's case with a recently released convict by the name of Patrick Nash. Part 4 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 2, 7 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 5, 7 pm
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Father Brown-Season 11: The Last Tango in Kembleford (Part 8 of 10) Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful!
Midsomer Murders-Season 23: Dressed to Kill (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 2: Christmas Special (Part 2 of 2)
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 3: The Empty Hearse (Part 1 of 3) Independent Lens: Owned: A Tale of Two Americas
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Luther Vandross - Always and Forever: An Evening Of Songs at Royal Albert Hall
Independent Lens: Razing Liberty Square
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Trusted Messenger
Unequal Distribution of Health
Whole People Getting There
Angels: A Friendship Connection
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Miss Scarlet on Master- piece-Season 5: The Deal (Part 4 of 6) Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders (Part 2 of 2)
Funny Woman-Season 2 (Part 1 of 4)
Seaside Hotel-Season 9: Weyse Has Had Enough (Part 4 of 5)
Velvet: Blue Velvet (Part 12 of 16)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 5: Uninvited Guests (Part 4 of 7) NOVA: Extreme Airport Engineering
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Secrets of the Dead: Bombing Auschwitz
Black Fiddlers
Austin City Limits: Chris Stapleton
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Almanac: Hands-On History
Tape’s Rolling!
Minnesota Experience: Minneapolis Sound
Game On: Women Can Coach Inside The Boardroom: Reatha Clark King
Leading Women: Reatha Clark King
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS Family Recipes Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of celebrity chefs José Andrés and Sean Sherman (Owamni Restaurant, Minneapolis), traveling from small town Spain to Native American lands in the Dakotas to reveal his guests' hidden connections to history — and to food. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 4, 7 pm
Great Migrations: A People On The Move Streets Paved With Gold Learn about the second wave of the Great Migration when Northern and Western Black communities matured through migration and transformed the cultural and political power of Black America. Part 2 of 4 . TPT 2 Tuesday, February 4, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thursday, February 6, 8 pm
Midsomer Murders-Season 22 The Wolf Hunter Of Little Worthy
After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following. However, when a man is killed, Barnaby must investigate if this myth has become murderous reality. Parts 1 & 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Saturday, February 8, 8 pm
Marian Anderson: Once In A Hundred Years Explore how celebrated contralto Marian Anderson played a vital role in the acceptance of African Americans in classical music and other segregated performing arts genres, culminating with her battle against the Daughters of the American Revolution, which led to her historic
concert at the Lincoln Memorial. TPT 2 Monday, February 3, 9 pm TPT LIFE Saturday, February 8, 7 pm
NOVA Dino Birds Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of bird species that fill our skies. TPT 2 Wed., February 5, 8 pm TPT LIFE Sun., February 9, 8 pm
MASTERPIECE Miss Scarlet The Enchanted Mirror
Eliza explores the cutthroat world of Victorian theatre while finding herself growing ever closer to Inspector Blake. Part 5 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 9, 7 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 12, 7 pm
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Antiques Roadshow: Springs Preserve Hour 2
Antiques Roadshow: Celebrating Black Americana
Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Independent Lens: The Strike
Fuzz
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60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Mozart’s Symphony No. 29
Prairie Musicians
First Speakers: Restoring The Ojibwe Language
Backroads
Postcards
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Finding Your Roots: Family Recipes
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: Streets Paved with Gold (Part 2 of 4)
Frontline
TBA
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Doc Martin-Season 9: T o the Lighthouse (Part 1 of 8)
(8:44) Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries-Season 2: A Killer Unleashed
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries STAGE: Witness 2021
Variety Studio: Actors On Actors
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original
Postcards
Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
Latino Arts: A Community Vision
Backroads
Common Ground
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Nature: Wildheart
NOVA: Dino Birds
Almanac at the Capitol
History with David Ruben- stein
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Streets Paved with Gold
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Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece- Season 5: The Deal (Part 4 of 6)
Funny Woman-Season 2: (Part 1 of 4)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 5: Uninvited Guests (Part 4 of 7) This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Brea(D)Th
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Postcards
Women Behind The Plow
Backroads
Making It Up North
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Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: Professor Y (Part 3 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 4: Fall from Grace (Part 1 of 4)
Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries- Season 1: Seasoned Murder (Part 4 of 4)
The Porter (Part 1 of 8)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: Streets Paved with Gold (Part 2 of 4)
Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Home
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Freshwater
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Second Nature/1945 and Beyond
Backroads
Off 90
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Almanac
Thomas Jefferson: Liberty: The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 2 of 2)
Thomas Jefferson: Liberty: T he Age of Ex- periments/The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 2 of 2)
A More Or Less Perfect Union: A Constitution In Writ- ing (Part 1 of 3)
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Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Washington Week with the Atlantic
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report
Native Report Mind-Body Dialogues: Healing Stories
Almanac
Backroads
Prairie Mosaic
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Father Brown-Season 11: The Dead of Night (Part 9 of 10) Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Midsomer Murders-Season 22: The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13 (Part 1 of 8)
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 3: The Sign of Three (Part 2 of 3)
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Great Performances: The Magic of Spirituals
Independent Lens: The Strike
Five Demands
Independent Lens
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Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Exploring Forgiveness
Bridging War & Hope
Black Brilliance
Opioid Fix
Getting There
Left Behind: The Early Learning Crisis
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Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece- Season 4: The Enchanted Mirror (Part 5 of 6)
Funny Woman-Season 2: (Part 2 of 4)
Velvet: Compassionate Lies (Part 13 of 16)
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Pair Bond (Part 5 of 7)
Seaside Hotel-Season 9: The World Has Now Hated More Than Enough (Part 5 of 5) Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: A Celebration
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Nature: Wildheart
NOVA: Dino Birds
Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
Austin City Limits: Sturgill Simpson with Special Guest Johnny Blue Sky
LIFE
Tape’s Rolling!
Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis
Miles Lord: Minnesota’s Maverick Judge
Art + Medicine: Reflections on the Pandemic
Minnesota Experience
Almanac: Hands-On History
John McGivern’s Main Streets
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INDEPENDENT LENS The Strike How California's Pelican Bay prison ignited a statewide hunger strike as a feat of unity by 30,000 incarcerated people.
TPT 2 Monday, February 3, 10 pm TPT LIFE Saturday, February 8, 9 pm
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This Is Minnesota Orchestra Susie Park Plays Gabriela Ortiz This captivating program features works conducted by Paolo Bortolameolli; Miguel Farías’ "Retratos Australes," Prokofiev’s "Symphony No. 3," and Associate Concertmaster Susie Park performs Gabriela Ortiz’s blazing "Violin Concerto." TPT 2 Friday, February 14, 8 pm
Great Migrations: A People On The Move One Way Ticket Back Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South — driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom — continued to reshape the country. Part 3 of 4 . TPT 2 Tuesday, February 11, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thursday, February 13, 8 pm
NATURE Expedition Killer Whale
In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they explore the icy waters to advance our understanding of these sophisticated animals.
TPT 2 Wednesday, February 12, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sunday, February 16, 7 pm
MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small Glass Half Full James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long-buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences. Part 6 of 7 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 16, 8 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 19, 8 pm
Funny Woman With a little help from her friends, Sophie gets her life back on track. An arrest provides a chance for growth. Part 3 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 16, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wednesday, February 19, 9 pm
NOVA Egypt's Tombs Of Amun
Follow archaeologists as they discover a long lost ancient cemetery in Egypt's sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power.
TPT 2 Wednesday, February 12, 8 pm TPT LIFE Sunday, February 16, 8 pm
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Antiques Roadshow: Springs Preserve Hour 3
Antiques Roadshow: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Hour 3
American Masters: Roberta Flack
Independent Lens: The In Between
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America's Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years Alone In The Wilderness
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original
Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto
Realms of Resilience
Backroads
Postcards
Prairie Musicians
Finding Manoo- min: A Search for the Spirit
MN
Finding Your Roots: Latin Roots
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: One Way Ticket Back (Part 3 of 4)
Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise
Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes
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Doc Martin-Season 9: Shock of the New (Part 2 of 8)
(8:44) Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries-Season 2: Coop De Grace
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries
Variety Studio: Actors On Actors
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original
Postcards
STAGE: Celebrating Black Artists
Craft In America: Inspiration
Germans from Russia: Chil- dren of the Steppe
Backroads
Common Ground
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Nature: Expedition Killer Whale
NOVA: Egypt’s Tombs of Amun
Secrets of the Dead: Egypt’s Darkest Hour
Almanac at the Capitol
History with David Ruben- stein
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: One Way Ticket Back (Part 3 of 4)
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Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece- Season 4: The Enchanted Mirror (Part 5 of 6)
Funny Woman-Season 2: (Part 2 of 4)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece-Season 4: Pair Bond (Part 5 of 7)
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Dessa with the Minnesota Orchestra
Lost Duluth I
Backroads
Making It Up North
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: A Fragrant Scandal (Part 4 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 4: Stone Cold Dead (Part 2 of 4)
Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries-Season 2: Death By Design (Part 1 of 8)
The Porter (Part 2 of 8)
Variety Stu- dio: Actors On Actors
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: One Way Ticket Back (Part 3 of 4)
Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Change
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Relish
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Farm Fresh Road Trip 4
Minnesota: A History of the Land The Northern Forest
Backroads
Off 90
Climate Smart: Cities Working Together
MN
Almanac
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Susie Park Plays Gabriela Ortiz
Statue of Liberty
A More Or Less Perfect Union: A Constitution for All (Part 2 of 3)
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Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Frontline: Crisis On Campus
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Washington Week with the Atlantic
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Native Report Native Report Mind-Body Dialogues III: Embodied Compassion
Almanac
Backroads
Prairie Mosaic
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Father Brown-Season 11: The Scars of War (Part 10 of 10) Mavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago
Midsomer Murders: The Stitcher Society (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13 (Part 2 of 8)
Sherlock on Masterpiece-Season 3: His Last Vow (Part 3 of 3)
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Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Independent Lens: The In Between
Independent Lens: More Than A Month
POV Shorts
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Learning for a Lifetime
Culture In Our Classrooms
Opioid Fix
Getting There
Ready for the Future
Back On Track: Journeys to a High School
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Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece-Season 4: Dan- gerous Liaisons (Part 6 of 6 )
All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece-Season 4: Glass Half Full (Part 6 of 7)
Funny Woman-Season 2 (Part 2 of 4)
Paris Murders-Season 2: One for Everyone (Part 1 of 12)
Velvet: Night of the Queen (Part 15 of 16)
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Nature: Expedition Killer Whale
NOVA: Egypt’s Tombs of Amun
Secrets of the Dead: Egypt’s Darkest Hour
Marcus King: Live In Nashville ACL Presents:
LIFE
Willie Nelson & Family
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
This Free North
Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Home
Minnesota Experience: North Star: Making Change
Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race
Black Brilliance
Almanac: Hands-On History
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A Legend in His Own Right By Amy Carlson Gustafson
"People come from all over the world to tour the Apollo, and it's a beautiful thing."
Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Little Richard, the Supremes – the list truly seems endless – have all performed here. Throughout its 90 years, the institution has shown unwavering
support for artists' careers along with a commitment to education and advocacy.
As Apollo's in-house historian, tour guide and ambassador, Mitchell, 74, holds a wealth of knowledge, deservedly earning the name "Mr. Apollo." When asked to name one of his proudest Apollo moments, Mitchell doesn't hesitate. It was giving a private tour to Michelle Obama, along with her daughters and mother, when the Obamas were in the White House. "I sang 'My Girl' with Michelle Obama up on this stage," he recalls as he sings a few familiar bars of the song. "We were on the stage singing, and I told her about my life. She told me I needed to write a book.” Mitchell says working at the Apollo is more than just a job for him, and he'll do it as long as he's able. "I meet people that most people only dream about meeting," he says. "It means so much to be a part of this institution. I wish everybody could see what I've seen at the Apollo."
When Billy Mitchell takes to the Apollo Theater stage, he's not singing or dancing. But he's as mesmerizing as they come. On a recent tour of the legendary Harlem institution, about 50 people listened attentively as Mitchell demonstrated his gift for storytelling. Whether talking about his days as a youngster running errands for the likes of James Brown and Marvin Gaye or instilling the importance of a good education, Mitchell's engaging presence is enough to get people of all ages to put their phones away for an hour. "People come from all over the world to tour the Apollo, and it's a beautiful thing," Mitchell says. "Most people don't know the history of the Apollo; they look at us as just being Black culture, but we're a part of American culture. We are very proud of that."
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Living to 100 Is Still the Exception, Not the Norm By Gary M. Stern
An October 2024 article in the New York Times about longevity for most people in the U.S. in the coming years predicts that humans may have reached their peak of life expectancy. And the few outliers who lived to be 100 and more are by far the exception and not the norm. So, living to be 100 years is still a pipe dream for most people, but what would it take to live for a century? That article was precipitated by a study in the journal Nature Aging written by S. Jay Olshansky, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which said that maximum expectancy in the coming years will reach an average age of 87 in the U.S., 84 for men and 90 for women. In essence, life expectancy has peaked.
Asked in a follow-up interview with Next Avenue why people can't live on average until 100, Olshansky emphasized that "We're making ourselves live longer but can't avoid the immutable biological process of aging." He compares the aging process to driving an automobile up a steep hill. "The hill gets steeper, and the engine stays the same," he said. Olshansky noted that human body parts wear down and that includes knees and hips, eyes and ears and the cardiovascular system. All of those body parts work efficiently for years (until they don't), and medicine has done an effective job of repairing them. Hence, we get stents for the cardiovascular system, statins for cholesterol levels and drugs for diabetes. He advised it's best to concentrate on the "parts that make us frailer and more disabled. The aging brain is one of our most important Achilles' heels, but body parts involved in blood flow and respiration are foundational."
"Most bodies can't last until 100. It's like asking why can't you drive a car for a million miles?" he said.
"Most bodies can't last until 100. It's like asking why can't you drive a car for a million miles?"
Asked why so many people cling to the low probability of making it to that triple-digit age, Olshansky said, "They don't want to die, and they've been promised a century by people selling them something they wanted to hear."
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HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 17-23
FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Ties That Bind Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard — a married couple who whose ancestors had some remarkable similarities. Telling stories of soldiers, settlers & criminals, Gates compels the pair to reimagine their family trees. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 18, 7 pm MASTERPIECE All Creatures Great And Small All God's Creatures Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy's first birthday, but troubling news unsettles Mrs. Hall. Part 7 of 7 . TPT 2 Sunday, February 23, 8 pm TPT LIFE Wed., February 26, 8 pm
Great Migrations: A People On The Move Coming To America Hear the story of African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States and examine their profound impact on American culture and what it means to be Black in America. Part 4 of 4 . TPT 2 Tuesday, February 18, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thu., February 20, 8 pm NOVA Pompeii's Secret Underworld New archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view. TPT 2 Wed., February 19, 8 pm TPT LIFE Sun., February 23, 8 pm
NATURE Museum Alive With David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough takes us on a journey through London's world-famous Natural History Museum, revealing it as it's never been seen before, in a compelling tale of discovery and adventure. TPT 2 Wed., February 19, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sun., February 23, 7 pm
Secrets Of The Dead Plunderer: The Life And Times Of A Nazi Art Thief
An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi looted art. The decades-long war crime of stealing Jewish masterpieces has never been fully exposed or resolved. Part 1 of 2 .
TPT 2 Wednesday, February 19, 9 pm TPT LIFE Sunday, February 23, 9 pm
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Minnesota Experience: Minneapolis Sound
Independent Lens: Skin of Glass
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America's Home Cooking: Easy Recipes For Thrifty Cooking
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World's Most Scenic River Journeys: The Hudson River, USA
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SPCO In Concert: Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto
Prairie Musicians
People of the Big Lake
Backroads
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Finding Your Roots: T he Ties That Bind
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: Coming to America (Part 4 of 4)
Frontline
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Doc Martin-Season 9: S.W.A.L.K. (Part 3 of 8) MN Original Postcards
(8:44) Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries-Season 8: New Year's Evil
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STAGE: STAGE Presents Charlie Parr - Live from Slab City NOVA: Pompeii’s Secret Underworld All Creatures Great and Small On Masterpiece-Season 4: Glass Half Full (Part 6 of 7)
Craft In America: Home
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativ- ity
Backroads
Common Ground
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Nature: Museum Alive with David Attenborough Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece-Season 4: Dangerous Liaisons (Part 6 of 6 )
Secrets of the Dead: Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief Funny Woman-Season 2 (Part 3 of 4)
Almanac at the Capitol
History with David Rubenstein
Great Migrations: A People on the Move: Coming to America (Part 4 of 4)
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This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra
Solid State: Minnesota’s High-Tech History
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Making It Up North
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Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: How to Murder A Tune (Part 5 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries-Season 4: The Scarecrow (Part 3 of 4)
Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries-Season 2: Come Die with Me(Part 2 of 8)
The Porter (Part 3 of 8)
Variety Studio: Actors On Actors
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This Old House
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Minnesota Experience: Josie Johnson: Hope in the Struggle
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A More Or Less Perfect Union: Our Constitution at Risk (Part 3 of 3)
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Father Brown-Season 1: The Hammer of God ( Part 1 of 10)
Midsomer Murders: Happy Families (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13: (Part 3 of 8)
Sherlock n Masterpiece-Season 4: The Six Thatchers (Part 1 of 3)
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Great Performances Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Beyond The Canvas
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We’re In This Together
Power of Volunteerism
Opioid Fix
Getting There
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Secrets of the Dead: Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
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Thanks A Billion Minnesota
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Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
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GREAT PERFORMANCES Audra McDonald At The London Palladium
Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including “I Am What I Am,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Summertime,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” and many more. TPT LIFE Saturday, February 22, 7 pm
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NATURE Wild Ireland: Kingdom Of Stone
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a desert of grey stones called the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife. TPT 2 Wed., February 26, 7 pm
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3 It's Just Not Cricket A village cricket match provides an unlikely backdrop for embezzlement and murder. Part 6 of 8 . TPT 2 Thu., February 27, 7 pm
FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Butterfly Effect Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey to their roots, telling stories of ancestors who made bold decisions that reshaped their families and unwittingly transformed the lives of their descendants. TPT 2 Tuesday, February 25, 7 pm NOVA Baltimore Bridge Collapse On March 26, 2024, a massive container ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six highway workers. How did the ship lose control? Why did the bridge fail so catastrophically? And how many other bridges around the world are at risk? TPT 2 Wed., February 26, 8 pm
INDEPENDENT LENS Bike Vessel
After multiple heart surgeries, a 70 year old man transforms his life to become an avid cyclist. When he and his son embark on a long distance ride from St. Louis to Chicago, they push each other in their quests to reimagine Black health. TPT 2 Mon., February 24, 10:30 pm
Secrets Of The Dead Plunderer: The Life And Times Of A Nazi Art Thief
An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi looted art. The decades-long war crime of stealing Jewish masterpieces has never been fully exposed or resolved. Part 2 of 2. TPT 2 Wednesday, February 26, 9 pm
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Antiques Roadshow: Living History Farms Hour 2
Antiques Roadshow: Idaho Botanical Garden Hour 2
American Masters: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Independent Lens: Bike Vessel
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Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration
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Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle Of Flexibility With Miranda Esmonde-White
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SPCO In Concert: Beethoven’s First Symphony
Prairie Musicians
Iron Opera
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Finding Your Roots: The Butterfly Effect
American Experience: The NAACP and Its Architects
American Justice On Trial: People V. Newton
Becoming Frederick Douglass
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Doc Martin-Season 9: Paint It Black (Part 4 of 8)
(7:45) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot-Season 4: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
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Writing In Peace and War
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Make a Family Valentine BY A. ROCHAUN MEADOWS-FERNANDEZ
Directions 1. Make a heart for each member of your family out of construction paper. Invite each family member to select the color they’d like for their heart. Then, fold the paper in half and cut a crescent-like shape out of the paper, starting from the top and tapering toward the bottom. Or you can draw a heart on one sheet of paper that you cut out to use as a stencil to make more hearts. Try to make each heart the same size. 2. Gather your decorating supplies and encourage each family member to decorate their heart. You can use markers, crayons, paints, glitter, or something completely different. You choose! 3. Grab your decorated hearts and glue them together at the edges. Apply pressure after each glue application, so your heart petals stick together. Your family valentine flower might look differently based on the number of loved ones or petals in your family. But that’s OK! 4. After you have glued all your heart petals together, lay the family valentine on the table for the finishing touches! It can be fun to make one smaller heart or circle to place in the middle with your family name. 5. Find a nice place to display your family valentine, like on your wall or door. Talk with your child about what they learned about
Pinkalicious reminds us there are many ways to show your loved ones how much you care about them. When her Valentine’s Day gifts for each of her friends are ruined, she thinks of a creative solution: a giant collage for the entire class! Now it’s your family’s turn to join in the fun. Gather your loved ones and invite them to make a family valentine collage together. Materials • Construction paper (Red, pink, and white are traditional. Use what you like.) • Markers • Crayons • Glue or tape • Scissors • Paint and paintbrushes (optional) • Decorations, such as glitter, pompoms, and stickers (optional)
their family members while making the valentine and celebrate what makes your loved ones unique.
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