December
2004
Viewers’ Guide to TV12 Programming
Programs air as scheduled unless otherwise noted in the TV12 listings beginning on page 2. Every attempt is made to ensure
the accuracy of the TV12 listings at press time; however, the television schedule is subject to change. Please visit
www.whyy.org/tv12 for program updates. The 91FM schedule is on page 14.
Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
am 12:00 Charlie Rose
1:00 WHYY Home College programs
6:00 Wall $treet Week (Mon.); To the
Contrary (Tue.); Tony Brown’s
Journal (Wed.); Religion & Ethics
Newsweekly (Thu.); McLaughlin
Group (Fri.) [CC]
6:30 Maya & Miguel
7:00 Arthur
7:30 Clifford, The Big Red Dog
8:00 Dragon Tales
8:30 Caillou
9:00 Berenstain Bears
9:30 Barney and Friends
10:00 Sesame Street
11:00 Boohbah
11:30 Teletubbies
pm 12:00 Jay Jay the Jet Plane
12:30 Dragon Tales
1:00 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
1:30 Between the Lions
2:00 Reading Rainbow
2:30 ZOOM
3:00 Cyberchase
3:30 Postcards From Buster
4:00 Arthur
4:30 Maya & Miguel
5:00 Clifford, The Big Red Dog
5:30 WHYY Delaware Tonight
6:00 The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
7:00 The Nightly Business Report
Weeknights
pm 7:30
11:00
11:30
(Monday through Thursday)
See TV12 listings on page 2.
BBC World News [CC]
Tavis Smiley [CC]
Weeknights
pm 7:30
8:00
9:00
9:30
10:30
11:30
(Friday)
Find! [CC]
Antiques Roadshow [CC]
Washington Week [CC]
NOW with Bill Moyers [CC]
Radio Times on TV [CC]
Tavis Smiley [CC]
Saturdays (6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
am 6:30 The Journal Editorial Report
7:00 Sesame Street
8:00 Plaza Sesamo
8:30 Angelina Ballerina
9:00 The Victory Garden [CC]
9:30 Weir Cooking in the City [CC]
10:00 The New Yankee Workshop
10:30 Hometime [CC]
11:00 Rick Steves’ Europe [CC]
11:30 Find! [CC]
pm 12:00 Antiques Roadshow [CC]
1:00 Flavors of America with Jim Coleman
1:30 Christina Cooks
2:00 Jacques Pépin’s Fast Food My Way
[CC]
2:30 New Scandinavian Cooking with
Andreas Viestad [CC]
3:00 Simply Ming [CC]
3:30 America’s Test Kitchen [CC]
4:00 Ciao Italia [CC]
4:30 Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen [CC]
5:00 The New Yankee Workshop [CC]
5:30 Hometime [CC]
6:00 The New This Old House Hour [CC]
7:00 The Lawrence Welk Show
Sundays (7
am 7:00
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a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
The Big Comfy Couch [CC]
Zoboomafoo [CC]
George Shrinks [CC]
Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat
Angelina Ballerina
Thomas & Friends
Jakers! The Adventures of
Piggley Winks [CC]
TVMD [CC]
To the Contrary [CC]
Tony Brown’s Journal [CC]
Wall $treet Week [CC]
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly [CC]
McLaughlin Group [CC]
Tucker Carlson: Unfiltered [CC]
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pm 7:30
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am 1:00
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[CC]
Closed Captions for the hearing
impaired available
[DVS] Descriptive Video Service for the
visually impaired available
[HD] Program broadcast in high definition
(R/)
Indicates repeat of program
WHYY Home College: It’s Strictly Business; Power of Place [CC]
Movie “Casablanca” (1942)
But What If You Could
WHYY Home College: The World of Chemistry; Destinos II [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
As Time Goes By Jean meets Lionel’s eccentric father. [CC]
National Geographic Special “Inside Special Forces” The program follows this elite group of
soldiers, formed by President John F. Kennedy to combat “insurgents and assassins.” [CC]
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Robert Cray, B. B.
King and more guitar luminaries perform rock anthems, blues classics and jazz improvisations
during this Great Performances concert event. [CC][HD] (R/Sat., 4th, 3 a.m.)
See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
WHYY Home College: World of Abnormal Psychology; Voices in Democracy [CC]
King of Stonehenge [CC] (R/Sat., 4th, 1 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: Dealing with Diversity; Worlds of Childhood; French in
Action II [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Last of the Summer Wine “The Second Husband and the Showgirls” Truly discovers his exwife’s new husband is coming to town. [CC]
The New This Old House Hour [CC]
Andre Rieu: Live In Tuscany Andre Rieu and his orchestra perform classical favorites in the
beautiful Italian village of Cortona. [CC] (R/Sun., 5th, 1:40 p.m.)
See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
WHYY Home College: English Composition; Intro to Business Communications; The
Western Tradition II; America In Perspective; The Western Tradition [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
See page 1 for Friday Weeknight schedule.
King of Stonehenge [CC]
WHYY Home College: Literary Visions [CC]
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival [CC][HD]
WHYY Home College: Against All Odds; Exploring the World of Music
The Journal Editorial Report [CC]
December
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Barney’s Christmas Star [CC] (R/Fri., 24th, 9:30 a.m.)
Play Piano In a Flash! [CC]
Dr. Wayne Dyer at WHYY “The Power of Intention” [CC] (R/tonight, 10 p.m.; Sun., 5th,
7 a.m. & Tue., 7th, 10:30 p.m.)
Rick Steves’ Classic Europe “London, Belgium, Paris” Special Steves visits the British
Museum, samples chocolate in Belgium and climbs the Eiffel Tower. [CC] (R/Sun., 5th, 11:40 a.m.)
WHYY Remembers Julia Child WHYY remembers the iconic French chef with archival clips
from her many cooking shows and special tributes from friends and colleagues. [CC]
A Lawrence Welk Family Christmas Parts 1 & 2 of 4 The Osmond Brothers join the Welk
stars to sing 30 Christmas favorites during this holiday special. Concludes Sat., 11th, 7 p.m. [CC]
The Ten Tenors: Larger Than Life In this new special, 10 young singers perform a mix of
classical songs and rock classics at the Lyric Theatre in Australia. Members will have a chance to
get tickets to see these rising stars live in Philadelphia! [CC]
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before Christmas”
and “The Christmas Story” in this holiday classic. (R/Sun., 5th, 10 p.m.; Mon., 6th, 12:30 a.m.,
7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 18th, 10:30 p.m.; Thu., 23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
Dr. Wayne Dyer at WHYY “The Power of Intention” Dr. Dyer introduces the “seven faces
of intention” to help viewers create the life they desire. [CC] (R/Sun., 5th, 7 a.m.; Tue., 7th, 10:30 p.m.)
Sunday 5
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pm
2:00
7:00
11:00
11:40
1:40
3:40
5:00
7:00
8:15
10:00
WHYY Home College: Voices in Democracy; The Western Tradition I; GED [CC]
Dr. Wayne Dyer at WHYY “The Power of Intention” [CC] (R/Tue., 7th, 10:30 p.m.)
More Yoga for the Rest of Us Joined in progress. (R/Tue., 7th, 2 a.m.)
Rick Steves’ Classic Europe “London, Belgium, Paris” Special [CC]
Andre Rieu: Live In Tuscany Andre Rieu performs classical favorites in the beautiful Italian
village of Cortona. [CC]
Cantors: A Faith In Song Three acclaimed Jewish cantors perform cantorial and secular Jewish
music in Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue. [CC]
Gary Null Live at WHYY “Kiss Your Fat Goodbye” The health expert introduces his new
regime for effective weight loss. [CC] (R/tonight, 10:30 p.m.; Wed., 8th, 3 a.m. & 9:30 p.m.)
Christmas at The Hollywood Palace The program is a collection of holiday performances from
the 1960s variety show, featuring Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Bob Newhart. [CC] (R/Thu., 9th,
12 a.m.; Sat., 18th, 8 p.m.; Sun., 19th, 1:50 a.m. & 6 a.m.; Fri., 24th, 9 p.m. & Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Julie Andrews hosts a newly restored version of this
1957 made-for-TV musical in which she sang “In My Own Little Corner” and other delightful
songs, sharing her memories of a program that hasn’t been seen in almost half a century. [CC]
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before
Christmas” and “The Christmas Story” in this classic holiday special. (R/Mon., 6th, 12:30 a.m.,
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Monday 6
am 12:30
1:00
pm
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8:00
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11:00
Tuesday 7
am 1:00
2:00
3:00
6:00
pm
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7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 18th, 10:30 p.m.; Thu., 23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
Gary Null at WHYY “Kiss Your Fat Goodbye” The health expert introduces viewers to his
new regime for effective weight loss. [CC] (R/Wed., 8th, 3 a.m. & 9:30 p.m.)
The Spirit of Christmas (R/tonight, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 18th, 10:30 p.m.; Thu.,
23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
WHYY Home College: Literary Visions; Discovering Psychology; The Western Tradition I;
Portrait of a Family [CC]
Yoga For the Rest of Us [CC] (R/Thu., 9th, 3 a.m. & 5 a.m.; Fri., 10th, 2 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: Destinos I
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before Christmas”
and “The Christmas Story” in this classic holiday presentation. (R/tonight, 10:30; Sat., 18th,
10:30 p.m.; Thu., 23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
The Concert for George Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Tom Petty and other rock
legends join a star-studded tribute to late singer-songwriter George Harrison and share their
memories of the “quiet Beatle” whose music touched millions of people around the world. [CC]
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before
Christmas” and “The Christmas Story” in this classic holiday presentation. (R/Sat., 18th, 10:30
p.m.; Thu., 23rd, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
How to Play Guitar with Dave Fry The folk music veteran gives three novice players an
interactive guitar lesson. [CC]
WHYY Home College: Economics U$A [CC]
More Yoga for the Rest of Us [CC]
WHYY Home College: Beliefs & Believers; Shaping America; Taking the Lead; French in
Action I [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
I.D. Theft: Protecting Yourself in the Information Age Identity theft expert Mari Frank offers
tips on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of this steadily growing crime. [CC]
Yanni’s Decade of Excellence The composer-performer presents footage and memories from his
concerts at Greece’s Acropolis, China’s Forbidden City and India’s Taj Mahal. [CC]
Dr. Wayne Dyer at WHYY “The Power of Intention” Joined in progress. Dr. Dyer guides
viewers through the “seven faces of intention” to help them co-create the lives they desire. [CC]
Wednesday 8
am 1:00 WHYY Home College: It’s Strictly Business; Power of Place [CC]
3:00 Gary Null at WHYY “Kiss Your Fat Goodbye” [CC] (R/tonight, 9:30 p.m.)
5:00 WHYY Home College: The World of Chemistry; Destinos II [CC]
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Thursday 9
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See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
As Time Goes Jean helps Lionel “dress for success” before his big book launch. [CC]
Jonathan Pond Live at WHYY The financial expert returns to the WHYY studios to advise
viewers about making sound money decisions and taking control of their financial future in 2005.
Gary Null at WHYY “Kiss Your Fat Goodbye” The health expert introduces viewers to his
new regime for effective weight loss. [CC]
Christmas at The Hollywood Palace [CC] (R/Sat., 18th, 8 p.m.; Sun., 19th, 1:50 a.m. &
6 a.m.; Fri., 24th, 9 p.m. & Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: World of Abnormal Psychology; Voices in Democracy [CC]
Yoga For the Rest of Us (R/today, 5 a.m. & Fri., 10th, 2 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: Dealing with Diversity [CC]
Yoga For the Rest of Us (R/Fri., 10th, 2 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: French in Action II [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
7:30
Friday 10
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts an evening of requested programs. [CC]
am
WHYY Home College: English Composition [CC]
Yoga for the Rest of Us [CC]
WHYY Home College: The Western Tradition II; America in Perspective; The Western
Tradition [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts members’ most-requested programs. [CC]
Washington Week [CC]
NOW with Bill Moyers [CC]
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts members’ most-requested programs. [CC]
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Saturday 11
am 1:00
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pm 2:30
5:00
WHYY Members’ Favorites [CC]
WHYY Home College: Against All Odds [CC]
Washington Week [CC]
The Journal Editorial Report [CC]
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts members’ most-requested programs. [CC]
Great Scenic Railway Journeys: Celebrating 175 Years of the American Railroad Musician
David Holt traces America’s railroad history in this two-part special, which includes a visit to the
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County. [CC]
Josh Groban: Live at the Greek Josh Groban performs selections from his recent album,
Closer, including “You Raise Me Up,” in this new Great Performances special. [CC][HD]
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Sunday 12
am 2:00
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pm 12:00
7:00
Monday 13
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Tuesday 14
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A Lawrence Welk Family Christmas Parts 3 & 4 of 4 The Welk Stars, with special guests the
Osmond Brothers, sing Christmas favorites and share fond memories during this special. [CC]
Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion KC and the Sunshine Band headline this reunion of
superstars from the ’70s disco era, which mixes new performances from Wild Cherry (“Play that
Funky Music”) and Martha Wash (“It’s Raining Men”) with vintage clips from the Bee Gees.
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts members’ most-requested programs. [CC]
WHYY Home College: Voices in Democracy; The Western Tradition I; GED [CC]
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts a morning of requested programs. [CC]
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts an afternoon of requested programs. [CC]
WHYY Members’ Favorites WHYY broadcasts an evening of requested programs. [CC]
WHYY Home College: Power of Place [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth fears her family will tarnish her image. [CC]
Antiques Roadshow “San Diego, California” Part 1 of 3 Appraisers discover a collection of
costume designer Edith Head’s memorabilia. [CC] (R/Fri., 17th, 8 p.m. & Sat., 18th, noon)
A Chanukah Celebration Actress Fran Drescher (The Nanny) hosts this entertaining Chanukah
program filled with stories and information to bring new meaning to the holiday season. [CC]
Voices, A Musical Celebration Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Chava Alberstein and
the Klezmatics perform music deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and contemporary songs. [CC]
See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World Part 1 of 2 Concludes Wed., 15th, 1 a.m. [CC]
WHYY Home College: Western Tradition I [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Are You Being Served? “Big Brother” Grace Brothers installs surveillance cameras. [CC]
NOVA “Deep Sea Invasion” Nicknamed the “killer algae,” a strange blanket of bright green
plants is taking over thousands of acres of seabed and no one knows how to stop it. [CC][DVS]
9:00 Blind Boys of Alabama: Go Tell It On The Mountain Together for more than 60 years, the
gospel group performs a holiday concert with Aaron Neville, Chrissie Hynde and Mavis Staples. [CC]
11:00 See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
Wednesday 15
am 1:00 Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World Part 2 of 2 [CC]
2:00 WHYY Home College: Shaping America [CC]
6:00 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
pm 7:30 As Time Goes By A chance meeting with Jean’s sister-in-law leads to a weekend away. [CC]
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Thursday 16
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Great Performances “Bill Irwin: Clown Prince” The actor, choreographer and clown talks
about how he creates theater and his relationship to the work of physical comedy legends Charlie
Chaplin and Buster Keaton. [CC][HD] (R/Sat., 18th, 1 a.m. & Sun., 19th, 11 p.m.)
This Is a Game, Ladies The documentary profiles the Rutgers University women’s basketball
team, whose legendary coach C. Vivian Stringer guides them through the game of life. [CC]
See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
Great Performances “College of Comedy with Alan King III” [CC]
WHYY Home College: Discovering Psychology [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Last of the Summer Wine “All of a Florrie” A love interest from Truly’s past returns. [CC]
The New This Old House Hour [CC]
Great Performances “Hayley Westenra in Concert” The 17-year-old New Zealander displays
perfect pitch during renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “Pokarekare Ana.” [CC] (R/Sun., 19th, 7 p.m.)
Independent Lens “Girl Wrestler” This film follows high school wrestler Tara Neal through
the last year in which Texas guidelines allow her to wrestle boys, a story filled with family
conflict, pressure to perform and fierce policy debates. [CC] (R/Mon., 20th, 1 a.m.)
See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
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2:00
6:00
7:30
9:30
Elizabeth Taylor: England’s Other Elizabeth [CC]
WHYY Home College: Worlds of Childhood [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
pm
See page 1 for Friday Weeknight schedule.
NOW with Bill Moyers “Bill’s Final Show” [CC] After 32 years in TV journalism, legendary
host Bill Moyers bids farewell to his critically-acclaimed public affairs program, which tackles
issues affecting America and the world. David Brancaccio begins hosting on Jan. 7, 2005. [CC]
10:30 See page 1 for Friday Weeknight schedule.
Saturday 18
am 1:00 “Great Performances” Bill Irwin: Clown Prince [CC] (R Sun., 19th, 11 p.m.)
2:00 WHYY Home College: Exploring Society [CC]
6:00 See page 1 for Saturday schedule.
pm 8:00 Christmas at The Hollywood Palace The program is a collection of holiday-themed
performances from the 1960s variety show, featuring Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Bob Newhart
and others. [CC] (R/Sun., 19th, 1:50 a.m. & 6 a.m.; Fri., 24th, 9 p.m. & Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
9:00 Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Sour Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) has a change of
heart when Christmas Spirits visit him on Christmas Eve. (R/Sun., 19th, 2 p.m. & Fri., 24th, 10 p.m.)
10:30 The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before
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am 12:20
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Christmas” and “The Christmas Story.” (R/Thu., 23rd, 7:30 p.m. & Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
Movie “Scrooge” (1935) This early film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday tale
A Christmas Carol stars Sir Seymour Hicks. (R/Sun., 19th, 3:30 p.m.)
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show [CC] (R/today, 5:10 a.m.)
Dragnet Christmas Special “The Big Little Jesus” (R/Sat., 25th, midnight)
Ozzie & Harriet Christmas Show [CC] (R/Sat., 25th, 12:30 a.m.)
Christmas at The Hollywood Palace [CC] (R/today at 6 a.m.; Fri., 24th, 9 p.m.; Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
Date with the Angels “Santa’s Helper”
Robin Hood “The Christmas Goose”
Sherlock Holmes “The Case of the Christmas Pudding”
Racket Squad “The Christmas Caper”
Captain Gallant “The Boy Who Found Christmas”
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show
Christmas at The Hollywood Palace [CC] (R/Fri., 24th, 9 p.m. & Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
See page 1 for Sunday schedule.
Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) has a
change of heart when Christmas Spirits visit him on Christmas Eve. (R/Fri., 24th, 10 p.m.)
Movie “Scrooge” (1935) This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol stars Sir
Seymour Hicks.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan’s Great Hits This musical extravaganza features legendary
performances by The Beatles, The Doors, Elvis, The Supremes and more of the greatest stars of
popular music who appeared on the long-running variety show. [CC]
Chris Isaak Christmas: A Soundstage Special Stevie Nicks and Brian McKnight join Chris
Isaak to perform classic Christmas songs and five holiday originals.
Great Performances “Hayley Westenra in Concert” The 17-year-old New Zealander displays
her perfect pitch during renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “Pokarekare Ana.” [CC]
Nature “Shadow over the Sun: A Story of Eagles” The program provides a rare glimpse of the
golden eagle and its habitat, found in the rugged Scottish highlands. [CC][DVS]
Masterpiece Theatre “Doctor Zhivago” Part 1 of 2 Viewer discretion advised. This new
adaptation of Boris Pasternak’s novel finds Yury (Hans Matheson) and Lara (Keira Knightley) in
pursuit of their undying love amid war and revolution. Concludes Sun., 26th, 9 p.m. [CC][DVS]
Great Performances “Bill Irwin: Clown Prince” The actor, choreographer and clown talks
about how he creates theater and his relationship to the work of physical comedy legends
Charlie Chaplin and Red Skelton. [CC][HD]
In the Life “Mergers and Acquisitions” [CC]
December
2004
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2:00
6:00
7:30
Independent Lens “Girl Wrestler” [CC]
WHYY Home College: Power of Place [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
pm
Keeping Up Appearances “The Father Christmas Suit” Hyacinth insists that Richard dress up
as Father Christmas. [CC]
8:00 Antiques Roadshow “San Diego, California” Part 2 of 3 Appraisers value a pair of 18thcentury Sheffield candlesticks. [CC] (R/Sat., 25th, noon)
9:00 American Experience “Miss America” Behind-the-scenes footage shows how America’s oldest
pageant has navigated controversy, sexual politics and big business for 80 years. [CC][DVS]
11:00 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Tuesday 21
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Heart of the Holidays [CC]
WHYY Home College: Western Tradition I [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Are You Being Served? “Christmas Crackers” The staff dresses up to boost sales. [CC]
Mystery of the Three Kings This documentary unearths the real-life places, people, festivities
and facts behind the exotic legend of the Three Kings. [CC] (R/Wed., 22nd, 1 a.m.)
9:00 A Bucknell Christmas The Rooke Chapel Choir Ringers perform traditional and sacred holiday
music and readings. [CC]
10:00 Independent Lens “Fine/Doki Doki” In these two short films, a factory worker questions his
existence as a husband, father and workplace suburbanite, and a Japanese woman decides to
learn more about the strangers she rides with every day on the train. [CC]
11:00 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Wednesday 22
am 1:00 Mystery of the Three Kings [CC]
2:00 WHYY Home College: Shaping America [CC]
6:00 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
As Time Goes By Jean is annoyed by Judy’s comments about her relationship with Lionel. [CC]
Christmas with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and
baritone Bryn Terfel join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra in a concert that
includes sacred and secular holiday songs from England, Wales, Nigeria, Austria and France.
[CC][HD] (R/Fri., 24th, 1 a.m. & 8 p.m.; Sat., 25th, 10 a.m.)
9:00 Great Performances “The Nutcracker from The Royal Ballet” This beloved tale of holiday
enchantment features dancers Ivan Putrov, Alina Cojocaru and Sir Anthony Dowell. [CC]
11:00 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Thursday 23
am 1:00 The Great Philadelphia Christmas Present [CC] (R/today, 9 p.m.)
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WHYY Home College: Discovering Psychology [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before Christmas”
and “The Christmas Story” in this classic holiday presentation. (R/Fri., 24th, 11:30 p.m.)
The New This Old House Hour [CC]
The Great Philadelphia Christmas Present This vintage WHYY production features several
local holiday celebrations, including the annual light show in Center City Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Christmas Past This program revisits local holiday celebrations of days gone by,
including the monorail at Wanamaker’s store and Gimbel’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Christmas with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir [CC][HD] (R/tonight, 8 p.m.; Sat., 25th, 10 a.m.)
WHYY Home College: Worlds of Childhood [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas [CC] (R/Sat., 25th, 8 a.m.)
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Barney’s Christmas Star [CC]
Elmo’s World: Happy Holidays [CC] (R/Sat., 25th, 7 a.m.)
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
The Susquehanna University’s Artist Series Presents: A Christmas Masterworks IV [CC]
The Susquehanna University’s Christmas Candlelight Service [CC]
A Brandywine Christmas The University of Delaware Chorale performs at Wilmington’s Grace
United Methodist Church. [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Jack Benny Christmas Special “Jack Goes Shopping” Thrifty Jack drives a salesman crazy.
Christmas with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and
baritone Bryn Terfel join the renowned choir in a concert that includes sacred and secular holiday
songs from England, Wales, Nigeria, Austria and France. [CC][HD] (R/Sat., 25th, 10 a.m.)
Christmas at The Hollywood Palace This collection of holiday performances from the 1960s
variety show features Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Bob Newhart. [CC] (Sat., 25th, 1 a.m.)
Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Curmudgeonly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair
Sim) gets a visit from the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
The Spirit of Christmas The Mabel Beaton marionettes perform “The Night Before
Christmas” and “The Christmas Story” in this classic holiday presentation.
Saturday 25
am 12:00 Dragnet Christmas Special “The Big Little Jesus”
12:30 Ozzie & Harriet Christmas Show [CC]
1:00 Christmas at The Hollywood Palace [CC]
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pm
2:00
6:00
6:30
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
8:00
10:00
2004
WHYY Home College: Exploring Society [CC]
Washington Week [CC]
Wall $treet Week [CC]
Elmo’s World: Happy Holidays [CC]
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas [CC]
L.A. Holiday Celebration [CC]
Christmas with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir [CC][HD]
Christmas at Baylor [CC][HD]
See page 1 for Saturday schedule.
Masterpiece Theatre “Pollyanna” Pollyanna Whittier (Georgina Terry) enlivens her aunt’s
gloomy village in this new adaptation of Eleanor H. Porter’s tale about an orphan who teaches
grown-ups to look on the bright side. [CC][DVS] (R/Sun., 26th, 4 p.m.)
Movie “Together” (2003) With subtitles. In this touching Asian film, a violin prodigy and his
father travel to Beijing, where the father seeks the means to his son’s success while the son
struggles to accept the path laid before him. (R/Sun., 26th, 2 p.m.)
Sunday 26
am 12:00
pm
7:00
1:30
2:00
4:00
6:00
pm
7:10
8:00
9:00
Ken Burns’ Jazz “The True Welcome (1929-1935)/Swing: Pure Pleasure (1935-1937)/
Swing: The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)/Dedicated to Chaos (1940-1945)” [CC]
See page 1 for Sunday schedule.
Jack Benny New Years Eve Special Jack Benny ushers in the New Year with a little violin
music and a lot of laughs. [CC] (R/Fri., 31st, 7:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.)
Movie “Together” (2003) With subtitles. In this touching Asian film, a violin prodigy and his
father travel to Beijing, where the father seeks the means to his son’s success while the son
struggles to accept the path laid before him.
Masterpiece Theatre “Pollyanna” Pollyanna Whittier (Georgina Terry) enlivens her aunt’s
gloomy village in this new adaptation of Eleanor H. Porter’s tale about an orphan who teaches
grown-ups to look on the bright side. [CC][DVS]
Strut! The Mummers Movie Filmmakers Max Raab and Seymour Mednick trace the history of
the Mummers and their unique New Year’s Day parade through vintage newsreel footage,
interviews and photographs. [CC] (R/Thu., 30th, 9:50 p.m. & Jan. 1st, 4:30 a.m.)
Mummers and Masks The documentary examines the legacy of “mummering” around the
world, and looks at the spectacle of Philadelphia’s annual Mummers Parade. (R/Thu., 30th, 9 p.m.)
Nature “Diamonds” The program presents an in-depth exploration of the history and influence
of the world’s oldest, hardest natural substance. [CC][DVS]
Masterpiece Theatre “Doctor Zhivago” Part 2 of 2 Viewer discretion advised. This new
adaptation of Boris Pasternak’s novel finds Yury (Hans Matheson) and Lara (Keira Knightley) in
pursuit of their undying love amid war and revolution. [CC][DVS]
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11:00
Monday 27
am 12:00
1:00
2:00
6:00
pm 7:30
8:00
9:00
10:30
11:00
Tuesday 28
am 1:00
2:00
6:00
pm 7:30
2004
The Firesign Theatre “Weirdly Cool” This national WHYY presentation program features the
popular 1970s improv comedy group performing such classic skits “Nick Danger” and includes
vintage clips, parodies and guest star appearances. [CC] (R/Thu., 30th, 1 a.m.)
Roy Orbison & Friends: A Black & White Night [CC] (R/Wed., 29th, 1 a.m.)
Sesno Reports “America Drinks” [CC]
WHYY Home College: Power of Place [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth is forced to celebrate Onslow’s birthday. [CC]
Antiques Roadshow “San Diego, CA” Part 3 of 3 Collectors bring an ivory and diamond ring
and a Dr. Seuss statue for appraisal. [CC] (R/Sat., Jan., 1st, noon)
American Experience “Woodrow Wilson” Part 1 of 2 With unwavering principals, Wilson led
America onto the world stage at a time when war and chaos threatened everything he cherished.
Concludes Sun., Jan. 3rd, 9 p.m. [CC][DVS]
Rachel and Andrew Jackson: A Love Story The program examines the short and tumultuous
marriage of America’s seventh president. [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
James Taylor: Pull Over [CC]
WHYY Home College: Western Tradition I [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Are You Being Served? “Hoorah for The Holidays” The staff must take a vacation when the
store closes for renovations. [CC]
8:00 NOVA “The Elegant Universe: Einstein’s Universe/The String’s The Thing/Welcome to the
11th Dimension” Author Brian Greene explores Albert Einstein’s search for a single theory that
would embrace all of nature’s laws, and presents current research on string theory. [CC][DVS]
11:00 See page 1 for Weeknight schedule.
Wednesday 29
am 1:00 Roy Orbison & Friends: A Black & White Night [CC]
2:00 WHYY Home College: Shaping America [CC]
6:00 See page 1 for Weekday Schedule.
pm 7:30 As Time Goes By Lionel and Jean take a romantic vacation to Paris. [CC]
8:00 Live From Lincoln Center “Galway at the Penthouse” Flutist Sir James Galway, accompanied
by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, plays his favorite pieces at the Kaplan Penthouse. [CC]
9:30 The Congregation The program profiles the progressive First United Methodist Church of
Germantown, Pennsylvania as it struggles with the arrival of a new traditional minister. [CC]
11:30 See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
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2004
Thursday 30
am
pm
1:00
2:00
6:00
7:30
8:00
9:00
9:50
11:00
Friday 31
am
The Firesign Theatre “Weirdly Cool” [CC]
WHYY Home College: Discovering Psychology [CC]
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
Dragnet New Year’s Eve Special Joe Friday (Jack Webb) and his partner Frank Smith (Ben
Alexander) crack a case on New Year’s Eve.
The New This Old House Hour [CC]
Mummers and Masks The documentary examines the legacy of “mummering” around the
world, and looks at the outlandish spectacle of Philadelphia’s annual Mummers Parade. [CC]
Strut! The Mummers Movie Filmmakers Max Raab and Seymour Mednick trace the history of
the Mummers and their unique Philadelphia New Year’s Day parade. [CC] (R/Sat., Jan. 1, 4:30 a.m.)
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
1:00
2:00
6:00
7:30
Cher: The Farewell Tour [CC] (R/tonight, 10:30 p.m.)
WHYY Home College: Worlds of Childhood
See page 1 for Weekday schedule.
pm
Jack Benny New Year’s Eve Special Jack Benny ushers in the New Year with a little violin
music and a lot of laughs. [CC] (R/tonight, 11:30 p.m.)
8:00 Victor Borge: The Great Dane of Comedy This special features Borge’s greatest routines,
including his hilarious version of “Tea for Two” and the Russian Opera routine. [CC]
9:00 The Legendary Liberace Lawrence Welk star JoAnn Castle hosts this celebration of the life and
legacy of the man known as “Mr. Showmanship.” [CC] (R/Jan., 1st, 3 a.m.)
10:30 Cher: The Farewell Tour This Emmy-winning program recognizes the entertainment icon’s
triumphs in music, TV, theater and film, with clips from throughout her 40-year career. [CC]
11:30 Jack Benny New Year’s Eve Special Jack Benny ushers in the New Year with a little violin
music and a lot of laughs. [CC]
Saturday, January 1
The New Year’s Eve celebration continues with some classic television, including:
am 12:00 Danny Thomas: The Road To Lebanon (1960)
12:50 Love That Bob “Bob Sails to Hawaii”
1:15 The Jack Benny Show (1953)
1:40 Celebrity Game (1964)
2:05 So This Is Hollywood (1955)
2:30 Mr. Peepers
3:00 The Legendary Liberace [CC]
4:30 Strut! The Mummers Movie [CC]
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December on 91FM
Listeners’ Guide to 91FM (90.9) Programming
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
12:00
am
1:00
BBC WORLD SERVICE
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
SOUND
MONEY
LATINO USA
BBC WORLD UPDATE
HUMANKIND
LIVING ON
EARTH
6:00 VOICES IN THE
FAMILY
7:00 SPEAKING OF
FAITH
MORNING EDITION
WEEKEND
EDITION
BBC NEWSHOUR
STUDIO 360
8:00
9:00
WEEKEND
EDITION
10:00
11:00
CAR TALK
RADIO TIMES WITH MARTY MOSS-COANE
ON THE MEDIA
12:00
pm THIS AMERICAN VOICES IN THE
LIFE
FAMILY
1:00
4:00
5:00
A PRAIRIE HOME
COMPANION
FRESH AIR
WEEKEND
TALK OF THE NATION
NEXT BIG
THING
FRESH AIR WITH TERRY GROSS
WHA’D YA
KNOW
WAIT WAIT,
DON’T TELL ME
LE SHOW
ALL THINGS
CONSIDERED
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
ALL THINGS
CONSIDERED
AMERICAN
ROUTES
MARKETPLACE
FRESH AIR WITH TERRY GROSS
A PRAIRIE
HOME
COMPANION
THE WORLD
THE THISTLE &
SHAMROCK
6:00
7:00
(REPEAT OF EARLIER BROADCAST)
8:00
9:00
SUNDAY
SHOWCASE
10:00
11:00
11:30
pm
14
A CHEF’S
TABLE
DAY TO DAY
CAR TALK
2:00
3:00
HERE AND NOW
YOU BET YOUR
GARDEN
THE TAVIS SMILEY SHOW
JUSTICE
TALKING
SYMPHONY CAST
SOUND
PRINT
THIS
AMERICAN LIFE
SELECTED SURVIVAL KIT
SHORTS TREATMENT
RADIO TIMES WITH MARTY MOSS-COANE
(REPEAT OF EARLIER BROADCAST)
AMERICAN
ROUTES
LET THE GOOD
TIMES ROLL