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march 2016 Volume XLIII, Number 9
While Central Illinois is often under snow during the month of March, we still look to the first day of spring on March 20 as a time of new beginnings. We anticipate green grass, a rise in temperatures, and blooming bulbs. It is a time that calls for fresh, modern growth and innovative ideas. However, spring will come a week early this year at WILL as we launch an all-new weekly lineup on WILL-AM 580, beginning March 14. On page 1 we provide you more information about The 21st, our locally-produced talk show featuring issues that matter to Illinoisans with a modern mix of interviews, phone calls, and social media interactions. We also welcome back Central Illinois native Tom Ashbrook as host of NPR’s On Point. This twohour morning news-analysis program will precede The 21st, ensuring that morning listeners will be up-to-date on both national and local topics. You can read more on page 2 about this popular series. Among the new broadcasts, listeners will also find that some shows have changed their broadcast time as well. Page 2 gives the scoop on changes in times to favorite shows such as Science Friday, Bookworm, and NPR’s Here & Now and Fresh Air. As we enter this new period in WILL-AM 580’s programming, we again thank you, dear Friend, for your continued support. Now more than ever, as both our state and country undergo vast economic and political change, we guarantee to bring you the best in programming.
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What is usually in a digital space.” said Niala Boodhoo (below), host and executive producer of The 21st. “Public radio is a rare, respectful space where people meet because of their mutual love of the medium, so we are bringing those two spaces together.”
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ust last month we shared the exciting news with you that Illinois Public Media is launching a brand new, hourlong talk show airing weekdays at 11 am starting March 14th. The 21st promises to be 21st century radio for the 21st state, but what does that mean for you, the listener?
The 21st wants to surface digital conversations that may be happening in isolation and bring them to a broader audience. The show’s creators are working closely with the College of Media’s Social Analytics Lab to also monitor, sift through and analyze how people in Illinois are reacting to events.
“We want to create a warm, respectful and welcoming environment for people to talk about issues of importance to them,” said Scott Cameron, News and Public Affairs Director. “I also hope our listeners will find they’re being connected to ideas and stories they might not otherwise encounter.” In keeping with the station’s goals of building a public radio audience of the future, The 21st wants to serve as a bridge between the traditional radio call-in talk show that you’re used to and the digital space where conversations are happening. The show doesn’t simply begin or end during its one-hour broadcast, but rather starts before and continues well past the broadcast hour—constantly tapping into a digital audience, and the conversations happening there, via social media. “Our firm belief is that people want to have common sense, rational conversations with those of differing viewpoints. And these conversations are happening, but
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Beginning March 14th, the show will bring you the news, culture and stories that matter to Illinois, with a goal of connecting communities throughout the state. You’ll hear a mix of interviews with the people shaping the news on a variety of topics here in Illinois, from current events and politics to arts, culture and everyday life.
You can join the conversation now by following The 21st on Facebook @The21stShow and on Twitter @21stShow, or calling (217) 300-2121. The show also strives to be the talk show for the 21st century listener, serving a wider range of listening habits. In many ways, for many people, today’s listening habits have changed with our ever-changing and busier-than-ever schedules; so, not only is the show available for streaming via our mobile app and website, The 21st’s daily show will be available as a podcast on iTunes. No matter where the conversation originates—on the air, on social media, or on the phone—The 21st will connect you with what is going on in Illinois. continued on page 3 PATTERNS • MARCH 2016 1
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s Here & Now hosts Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young
Big changes to WILL-AM 580 Back On Point
The new WILL-AM 580 schedule welcomes back NPR’s On Point at 9 am weekdays. Broadcast live from Boston, the two-hour call-in show is hosted by award-winning journalist Tom Ashbrook. The show’s lively conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry and features writers, politicians, journalists, artists, scientists, and ordinary citizens from around the world. Each hour is structured as a stand-alone show, focusing on a specific topic, with the first hour segment of Friday’s show to wrap up the week’s top stories. Ashbrook, a native of Bloomington, Ill., began his career in public radio following the attacks of September 11, 2001, when he was asked by NPR and WBUR-Boston for special coverage. His career in journalism spans two decades and includes acting as foreign correspondent, newspaper editor, and author. He studied American history at Yale University and Gandhi’s independence movement at Andhra University, India. A recipient of the Livingston Prize for National Reporting, Ashbrook describes On Point as “unflinchingly honest” with “Fresh voices. Passionate voices.” Illinois Public Media is proud to welcome this Central Illinois native back to our airwaves! 2 PATTERNS • MARCH 2016
Same shows, different times With the addition of The 21st, Illinois Edition, and NPR’s On Point, several of your favorite shows will now air at different times. The changes include: • NPR’s Here and Now at 1 pm weekdays • NPR’s Fresh Air at 3 pm, with a repeat at 8 pm, weekdays • Science Friday at 9 pm Fridays, with a repeat at 5 pm Saturday • Big Picture Science at 6 pm Saturday • Commonwealth Club at 10 pm Saturday • Bookworm at 11:30 pm Saturday • The Treatment at 1 pm Sunday Unable to listen live? Go to iTunes to search for your favorite shows.
Parting is such sweet sorrow On March 14, we say farewell to some of our current series. PRI’s The World, A Way With Words, New Letters on the Air, and NPR’s All Songs Considered will no longer air on our live broadcast. But all is not lost, as these shows are still available online! Search iTunes for on-demand access to these classics.
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continued from page 1 Make sure to also visit 21stshow.org to check out the show’s pre-launch work, including interviews with University of Illinois Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson on the impact of Illinois’ budget impasse, as well as Bob Woodward on the 2016 Presidential Race and Abraham Lincoln.
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“I believe that at its best, public radio talk shows can bridge divides, spark insightful conversations and, perhaps most importantly, give us all a chance to see that we maybe have more in common than we think we do,” said Niala. “We want to set a new standard for conversation in Illinois.” WUIS in Springfield joins WILL as a launch partner, bringing The 21st to their Springfield audience. As part of the launch partnership between WILL and WUIS, WILL-AM 580 will also air Springfield’s midday news magazine Illinois Edition. PATTERNS • MARCH 2016 3
weekdays 6 am NPR Morning Edition with Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep and David Greene
9 am Classic Mornings with Vic Di Geronimo Join Vic for music and companionship and make each morning a classic morning!
Noon Afternoon Classics Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac is at 1:01. NPR News Headlines at 3:01.
5 pm NPR All Things Considered with Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro
7 pm The Evening Concert Great performances from the great concert venues. Also on Sundays from 7-9 pm. Listings are subject to change.
Monday: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28
James Feddeck, conductor Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Liszt: Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3 Edo de Waart, conductor Strauss: Metamorphosen, TrV 290 Strauss: Don Quixote, TrV 184, Op. 35 Edo de Waart, conductor Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Highlights from three eras of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Music from Dvořák’s Wood Dove, Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel and the finale to Sir Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1
Tuesday: Chicago Symphony Orchestra 3/1 3/8 3/15 3/22 3/29
Salonen conducts Turangalîla Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Minor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Messiaen: Turangalîla-symphonie Elder conducts Berlioz Berlioz: The Corsair Overture Berlioz: Harold in Italy Lawrence Power, viola Local Coverage of the Illinois Primary Complete Brandenburg Concertos Nicholas Kraemer, conductor, harpsichord Bach: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 Uchida and Röschmann Mitsuko Uchida conducts from the piano Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 26 (Coronation)
Wednesday: Los Angeles Philharmonic 3/2 3/9 3/16 3/23
Andrew Manze, conductor Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” Haydn: Symphony No. 104, “London” Juraj Valcuha, conductor Martha Argerich, piano Schumann: Piano Concerto Strauss: Death and Transfiguration Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Mahler: Symphony No. 6 Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano
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3/30
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Gerald Finley, baritone Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Ravel: Concerto for Left Hand Ravel: Bolero
Thursday: The New York Philharmonic This Week 3/3 3/10
Ives: Three Places in New England Paine: Symphony No. 1 in c-minor, Op. 23 Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor Ligeti: Concert Românesc (Romanian Concerto) Haydn: Symphony No. 7, Le Midi 3/17 Bloch: Concerto Grosso No. 1 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, “Babi Yar” 3/24 Bernard Labadie, conductor New York Choral Artists; Joseph Flummerfelt Mozart: Requiem 3/31 Alan Gilbert, conductor Heidi Melton, soprano Eric Owens, bass-baritone Sibelius: En Saga Wagner: Final Scene from Act III, Die Walküre
Friday: Prairie Performances
Concerts are subject to availability. March Concerts To Be Announced.
9 pm Night Music Gillian Martin, Bob Christiansen, Ward Jacobson, Scott Blankenship or John Zech keep you company through the night and into the morning. NPR News Headlines at 9:01.
saturdays 7 am NPR Weekend Edition with Scott Simon
9 am
Classics By Request Submit requests to Vincent Trauth at classreq@illinois. edu or 217-265-5064. Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac at 9:01.
11 am
Classics of the Phonograph John Frayne’s weekly exploration of memorable recordings from the 20th century. 3/5 Pierre Boulez, In Memoriam 3/12 Ballet Music for the Opera 3/19 Post World War II Violinists: Zino Fancescatti, Henryk Szeryng 3/26 Early Wagner Conductors
Noon
Afternoon at the Opera The Metropolitan Opera Live Broadcast Series continues. 3/5 MANON LESCAUT (Puccini). Fabio Luisi cond., with Kristine Opolais (Manon), Jonas Kaufmann (Des Grieux), Massimo Cavalletti (Lescaut) and the Met Ensemble. 3/12 DON PASQUALE (Donizetti). Maurizio Benini, cond., with Eleonora Buratto (Norina), Javier Camarena (Ernesto), Levente Molnar (Dr. Malatesta), Ambrogio Maestri (Don Pasquale), and the Met Ensemble
WILL-FM 90.9 and HD1 • 106.5 in Danville • online streaming will.illinois.edu 3/19 L’ELISIR D’AMORE (THE LOVE POTION) (Donizetti). Enrique Mazzola, cond., with Aleksandra Kurzak (Adina), Vittorio Grigolo (Nemorino), Adam Plachetka (Belcore), Alessandro Corbelli (Dulcamara) and the Met Ensemble. 3/26 LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO) Mozart. Fabio Luisi, cond., with Amanda Majeski (Countess), Anita Hartig (Susanna), Isabel Leonard (Cherubino), Luca Pisaroni (Count), Mikhail Petrenko (Figaro) and the Met Ensemble.
7-8 pm
The Evening Concert Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center 3/6 Rachmaninov: Trio élégiaque in D minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 9 Alessio Bax, piano, Elmar Oliveira, violin; Paul Watkins, cello 3/13 Vierne: Quintet for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 42 Gilles Vonsattel, Piano; Danish String Quartet 3/20 Dvorak: Quartet No. 12 in F major for Strings, Op. 96, "The American" Jupiter String Quartet 3/27 Haydn: Quartet in C major for Strings, Hob. III: 57, Op. 54, No. 2 Danish String Quartet
8-9 pm
A Prairie Home Companion Garrison Keillor and friends present music, skits, and the latest news from Lake Wobegon. [Also Sundays at 2 pm]
The Evening Concert Song: Mirror of the World 3/6 Forbidden Music, Silenced Voices Germany was the land of classical music’s most glorious achievements, but when Hitler came to power, he banned everything written by Jews. 3/13 The New World Order The program explores how post-WW II challenges brought a new appreciation of folksong, how atonality gained influence, and how artists coped under repressive regimes 3/20 The Return of Melody By the 1970s, there was a re-exploration of all the colors that melody could bring to the human voice and story. 3/27 The ’89s To sum up the series, we look at the world in three landmark years: 1789, the year of the French Revolution; 1889, the year of the Paris Exposition; and 1989, when the Berlin Wall came down and the AIDS epidemic surged up.
7 pm
9 pm
s Amanda Majeski (noon, 3/26)
4 pm
NPR All Things Considered
5 pm
The Midnight Special Rich Warren presents folk music and farce, show tunes and satire, traditional and contemporary with gentle irreverence and candid observation.
9 pm Classics All Night NPR News Headlines at 10:01
sundays 7 am
NPR Weekend Edition with Rachel Martin
Classical Music
10 pm
Harmonia Angela Mariani presents Baroque and early music. NPR News Headlines at 10:01.
11 pm
The Romantic Hours Music, poetry and romance with Mona Golabek.
midnight
Classical Music
9 am
Sunday Baroque Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac at 9:01.
1 pm
The Record Shelf
2 pm
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A Prairie Home Companion
4 pm
NPR All Things Considered
5 pm
Classical Music
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Monday - Friday NPR Morning Edition with Brian Moline
Saturday
Sunday
5:00
BBC Overnight Continued
BBC World Service
6:00
Commodity Week
Inside Europe
6:30
State Week in Review
7:00
NPR Weekend Edition
NPR Weekend Edition
9:00
Car Talk
See below
10:00
Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me
Says You
Fresh Air NPR News 11:01
11:00
Ask Me Another
Car Talk
Here & Now hosted by Jason Croft NPR News 12:01
Noon
This American Life
Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me
Science Friday (F)
1:00
The Moth Radio Hour
All Songs Considered
1:30 The Closing Market Report NPR News 2:01
2:00
BBC Business Daily/ Commodity Week (F)
2:30
The World All Things Considered with Jeff Bossert
State Week in Review Radiolab
Reveal
3:00
TED Radio Hour
On the Media
4:00
All Things Considered
All Things Considered
5:00
Big Picture Science
The People’s Pharmacy
6:00
Commonwealth Club
Travel with Rick Steves
Fresh Air
7:00
Living on Earth
See below (repeat of 10 am program)
8:00
Latino USA
To the Best of Our Knowledge
BBC World Service
9:00
Alternative Radio
New Dimensions
10:00
Bookworm
Le Show
10:30
New Letters on the Air
11:00
Left, Right & Center
11:306 am
BBC World Service
BBC World Service
Bold Listing = National/International News
10 am weekdays lineup
Monday: On the Media (repeat of previous Sunday) Tuesday: The Moth Radio Hour Wednesday: Big Picture Science (repeat of previous Saturday)
Thursday: The TED Radio Hour (repeat of previous Saturday) Friday: A Way with Words
101.1 and 90.9 HD2
weekdays
6-9 am Classical Music 9 am-noon Classic Mornings with Vic Di Geronimo Join Vic for music and companionship and make each morning a classic morning!
Noon-overnight Classical Music; Monday-Thursday 7-9 pm The Evening Concert
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Friday 7-9 pm Prairie Performances (see listings page 4)
11 am-Noon Classics of the Phonograph
Saturdays
John Frayne’s weekly exploration of memorable recordings from the 20th century. See page 5 for listings.
7-9 am Classical Music 9-11 am Classics by Request Vincent Trauth plays requests at this time each Saturday. Submit requests at classreq@illinois.edu or 217-265-5064.
Noon-overnight Classical Music
Sundays
all day Classical Music 7-9 pm The Evening Concert
New WILL-AM 580 line-up beginning March 14 Monday - Friday NPR Morning Edition with Brian Moline
Saturday
Sunday
5:00
BBC Overnight Continued
BBC World Service
6:00
Commodity Week
Inside Europe
6:30
State Week in Review
7:00
NPR Weekend Edition
9:00
Car Talk
10:00
Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me
Says You
The 21st with Niala Boodhoo NPR News 11:01
11:00
Ask Me Another
Car Talk
Illinois Edition with Sean Crawford NPR News 12:01
Noon
This American Life
Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me
Here & Now hosted by Jason Croft
1:00
The Moth Radio Hour
The Treatment
On Point hosted by Tom Ashbrook
NPR Weekend Edition
1:30 The Closing Market Report NPR News 2:01
2:00
BBC Business Daily/ Commodity Week (F)
2:30
Fresh Air All Things Considered with Jeff Bossert
State Week in Review Radiolab
Reveal
3:00
TED Radio Hour
On the Media
4:00
All Things Considered
All Things Considered
5:00
Science Friday
The People’s Pharmacy
6:00
Big Picture Science
Travel with Rick Steves
The 21st (repeat)
7:00
Living on Earth
Fresh Air (repeat)
8:00
Latino USA
To the Best of Our Knowledge
BBC World Service/ Science Friday (F)
9:00
Alternative Radio
New Dimensions
10:00
Commonwealth Club
Le Show
11:00
Left, Right, and Center
BBC World Service
11:30
Bookworm
12:006 am
BBC World Service Bold Listing = National/International News
Agriculture
Illinois Public Media News
Todd Gleason, host, Closing Market Report & Commodity Week
Scott Cameron, news and public affairs director
Opening Market Report: 8:49 am; Market Update: 10:58 and 11:58 am; Midday Market Report: 12:55 pm; Closing Market Report: 2:06 pm. To listen to archived ag reports, sign up for the Illinois Public Media Ag E-newsletter, or download our agricultural podcasts, visit www.willag.org. Call 217-333-3434 for market analysis, updated at 9:15 am and 3:15 pm daily.
The news from Illinois Public Media’s award-winning staff of reporters, hosts, and producers—Niala Boodhoo, Jeff Bossert, Amanda Honigfort, Tiffany Jolley, Jim Meadows and Brian Moline—can be heard during Morning Edition, Here & Now and All Things Considered.
Weather
Monday-Friday
AM: 6:07, 6:21, 6:31, 6:50, 7:07, 7:21, 7:31, 7:50, 8:07, 8:21, 8:31, 8:50 PM: 4:06, 4:34, 5:06, 5:34
Programs on WILL Radio are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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WILL-TV Arts and Crafts—5-6 am; 11 am-noon Sun and Wed: Fit 2 Stitch; Scheewe Art Workshop Mon and Fri: Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting; Paint This with Jerry Yarnell Tue and Thu: Knit and Crochet Now; Best of the Joy of Painting
Cooking—6-8 am; noon-2 pm Sun and Wed: Eat Drink Italy! With Vic Rallo/Bake Decorate Celebrate (begins 3/16); Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef; Moveable Feast/Healthful Indian Flavors (begins 3/6); Ciao Italia Mon and Fri: Sara’s Weeknight Meals; Great American Seafood Cookoff; Chef John Besh’s Family Table; New Scandinavian Cooking Tue and Thur: George Hirsh Lifestyle; P. Allen Smith’s Garden to Table; Dining with the Chef; Christina Cooks Travel—8-9 am; 2-3 pm Sun and Wed: Wild Photo Adventures; Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Mon and Fri: Grannies on Safari; Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Tue and Thu: Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions; Paint the Town with Eric Dowdle/Island Without Cars (begins 3/29)
Gardening/Home Improvement—9-11; 3:30-5:30 pm Mon and Fri: This Old House; Rough Cut— Woodworking with Tommy Mac; P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home; Craftsman’s Legacy/Start Up (begins 3/25) Tue and Thu: Hometime; Woodsmith Shop; Victory Garden; Urban Conversion Wed: Ask This Old House; American Woodshop; Garden Smart; Scrapbook Soup/Beads, Baubles, and Jewels (begins 3/23) Sun: Ask This Old House; American Woodshop; Growing a Greener World; Scrapbook Soup/Beads, Baubles, and Jewels (begins 3/23) Weekend Marathons—5-11 am; 5-11 pm Saturday; 11 am-5 pm Sunday Mar. 5/6: Which Sandwich? Create scrumptious sandwiches anytime. Mar. 12/13: Irish Cookery A taste of Ireland in every bite. Mar. 19/20: Spring Fling Welcome the beauty of the spring season. Mar. 26/27: Free Range Cooking Visit New Zealand with Annabel Langbein.
See the full Create schedule at will.illinois.edu/tv/schedule
Primetime Schedule
12.2
Monday-Friday 9:00 PBS NewsHour 10:00 Nightly Business Report 10:30 DW News
8:00 First Peoples (3/3); Secrets of the Dead (3/10); No Evidence of Disease (3/24); Global Health Frontiers (3/31) 11:00 NOVA
Mondays 7:00 American Masters: Women’s List (3/7); Raising Ms. President (3/14); 1916: The Irish Rebellion (3/21); Caged Bird: The Life and Music of Florence B. Price (3/28) 8:00 Local USA 8:30 On Story 11:00 Finding Your Roots (3/7, 3/14); 1916: The Irish Rebellion (3/21); Cuba Mia: Portrait of an All-Women Orchestra (3/28)
Fridays 7:00 Makers (3/11, 3/18) 7:30 Breaking Through The Clouds: The First Women’s National Air Derby (3/4) 8:00 Makers (3/11, 3/18), War Zone/Comfort Zone (3/25) 11:00 Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club (3/4); Makers (3/11, 3/18); American Experience: Last Days in Vietnam (3/25) Saturdays 7:00 American Masters: Loretta Lynn (3/5); Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (3/12); American Masters: Dorothea Lange (3/19); American Masters: Billie Jean King (3/26) 8:00 Queen of Swing (3/12) 8:30 Georgia O’Keeffe: A Woman on Paper (3/26) 9:00 America Reframed 10:30 Reel South (3/5; 3/19) 11:00 American Masters: Loretta Lynn (3/5); Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (3/12); American Masters: Dorothea Lange (3/19); American Masters: Billie Jean King (3/26)
Tuesdays 7:00 America Reframed 8:00 Reel South (3/1) 8:30 Reel South (3/15) 11:00 America Reframed Wednesdays 7:00 Independent Lens (3/2); American Masters: Margaret Mitchell (3/9), POV (3/16, 3/23) 8:00 Frontline (3/2, 3/23); POV (3/9); Independent Lens (3/16); Portraits from the Homefront: The Story of Elizabeth Black (3/30) 11:00 Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now (3/2, 3/16); Independent Lens (3/9, 3/23); Goergia O’Keeffe: A Woman on Paper (3/30) 11:30 AfroPop (3/2); POV (3/16); Independent Lens (3/30) Thursdays 7:00 Year In Space (3/3); Nature (3/10); Particle Fever (3/17); Julia Robinson and Hilbert’s Tenth Problem (3/24); Ted Talks (3/31)
Sundays 7:00 Eyes on the Prize: World Channel Special 8:00 Year In Space (3/6); Nature (3/13, 3/20, 3/27) 9:00 Global Voices 10:00 Wings for Maggie Ray (3/6); POV (3/13, 3/27) 10:30 Film Bykids (3/20) 11:00 Eyes on the Prize: World Channel Special
See the full World schedule at will.illinois.edu/tv/schedule
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WILL-TV daytime
David Thiel, Content Director
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Market to Market (M) Nightly Business Report (T-F)
5:00
Thomas & Friends
Sid the Science Kid
Body Electric (M,W,F) Sit and Be Fit (T, Th)
5:30
Bob the Builder
Dinosaur Train
Wild Kratts
6:00
Daniel Tiger
Sesame Street
Ready Jet Go!
6:30
Daniel Tiger
Daniel Tiger
Nature Cat
7:00
Curious George
Curious George
Curious George
7:30
Nature Cat
Nature Cat
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
8:00
Ready Jet Go!
Ready Jet Go!
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
8:30
Wild Kratts
Wild Kratts
Sesame Street
9:00
Odd Squad
Odd Squad
Peg + Cat
9:30
Arthur
Cyberchase
Dinosaur Train
10:00
Motorweek
Charlie Rose: The Week
Dinosaur Train
10:30
P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home
To the Contrary
Super Why
11:00
Mid-American Gardener
America’s Heartland
Thomas & Friends
11:30
Victory Garden
Market to Market
Sesame Street
Noon
America’s Test Kitchen
The McLaughlin Group
Cat in the Hat
12:30
Cook’s Country
Religion + Ethics Newsweekly
Sewing Programs
1:00
Eat! Drink! Italy! with Vic Rallo
Specials
Painting and How To Programs
1:30
Martin Yan’s Taste of Vietnam
Arthur
2:00
Simply Ming
Nature Cat
2:30
Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Ready, Jet, Go!
3:00
Jacques Pepin: Heart + Soul
Odd Squad
3:30
Travels with Darley
Wild Kratts
4:00
This Old House Hour
Word Girl
4:30
BBC World News
5:00
PBS NewsHour Weekend
PBS NewsHour Weekend
Nightly Business Report
5:30
Rick Steves’ Europe
SciTech Now
PBS NewsHour
6:00
Lawrence Welk
Doc Martin
1:00 pm Sewing M: Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting Tu: Sewing with Nancy W: It’s Sew Easy Th: Quilting Arts F: Knit and Crochet Now!
3/6 1:00 Easy Yoga for Diabetes with Peggy Cappy 2:00 Joy Bauer’s From Junk Food to Joy Food 3:30 The Patient’s Playbook with Leslie Michelson 5:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You 3/13 1:00 The Patient’s Playbook with Leslie Michelson 3:00 BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey 4:00 Downton Abbey, season 6, episode 9 6:00 Tribute to Downton Abbey 3/20 1:00 Great Performances at the Met 3/27 1:00 Animal R&R 2:00 Animal R&R 3:00 Jeremiah 4:00 Veterans-The Telling Project
1:30 pm Painting and How To M: Landscapes Through Time Tu: Paint This with Jerry Yarnell W: American Woodshop Th: Garden Smart F: Painting with Wilson Bickford
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march tv features A Year in Space Astronaut Scott Kelly returns from his International Space Station mission in the first installment of A Year in Space, airing at 7 pm Wednesday, March 2. Watch as NASA identifies precisely what changes happened to Scott as a result of 12 months in space by comparing him to his identical twin, Mark, on Earth. This unique research opportunity provides scientists key data to develop methods of overcoming the challenges of human interplanetary travel as they look towards a journey to Mars. Photo: Courtesy of Marco Grob for TIME
BAFTA celebrates Downton Abbey The phenomenally successful British drama receives a BAFTA Special Award in this starstudded tribute at 7 pm Sunday, March 6. Members of both cast and crew attend the BAFTA tribute at Richmond Theatre to celebrate the outstanding global success of the program. Thus far, the series has been nominated for 14 BAFTAs, winning three times. This unique tribute honors the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, as well as the winning ensemble cast that generated such memorable characters.
New episodes of Grantchester return to Sunday
Masterpiece Mystery’s debut series Grantchester returns for season 2 at 8 pm Sunday, March 27. Reverend Sidney Chambers and Inspector Geordie Keating are back to bring justice and spiritual nourishment to early 1950s England. The new season tackles class conflict, the death penalty, homosexuality, the communist threat, and more, with several returning characters. Need to catch up on season 1? Watch all 6 episodes of the compelling series starting at 7 pm on Sunday, March 13 and continuing at 7 pm Sunday, March 20. Photo: Courtesy of © Nick Briggs/Carnival Film & Television
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Now’s your chance to vote for the newest BritCom addition to the TV line-up! Check out the new shows at 7 pm Saturday, March 5, and then vote for your favorite by calling the pledge line at 217-244-9455 or going to willpledge.org. And the nominees are:
7:00 pm To the Manor Born 7:40 pm Mulberry 8:20 pm May to December 9:00 pm Fawlty Towers 9:45 pm Keeping Up Appearances
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A sleight of hand For 50 years, famed magician and MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner James “The Amazing” Randi has entertained millions of people with his remarkable feats of magic and trickery. But when he saw faith healers, fortune tellers, and psychics using his tricks to scam innocent people, he used the wit and style of the great showman he is to dedicate his life to exposing frauds. Part detective story, part biography, and a bit of a magic act itself, Independent Lens: An Honest Liar premieres at 9 pm Monday, March 28. Photo: Courtesy of James Randi
Check the thermostat, stat!
Hot Flash Havoc at 9 pm Wednesday, March 16 is a humorous and profound crash-course in what you need to know about menopause. Narrated by Goldie Hawn, this 2012 documentary has the power to be a lifechanging experience for every woman. Hot Flash Havoc includes interviews with real women and the world’s most noted women’s health experts to shed light on misguided facts, while empowering women during their “Second Act.”
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As Time Goes By Waiting for God Last of the Summer Wine Moone Boy Doctor Who
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1Tuesday 7:00 Finding Your Roots (TV-PG) (DVS) The Long Way Home. Season 3, part 9 of 10. Discover how actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef Lidia Bastianich are bound together by their ancestors’ singular and deeply human desire to preserve their most cherished traditions. Repeated midnight; 4 am 3/3; 3 am 3/5; and 4 am 3/7. 8:00 American Experience (TV-PG) (DVS) Space Men. Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots whose Project Manhigh, which collected data about the biological and technical factors required to support human activity in space, laid the groundwork for the US space program. Repeated 1 am 3/2; 9 pm 3/2; and 2 am 3/3. 9:00 Frontline Poor Kids. An intimate portrait of the economic crisis told through the eyes of three young Midwestern girls. Repeated 2 am 3/2; and 2 am 3/6. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
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proposition to put to Al; Louisa is very worried about Martin; is it too late for Martin and Louisa to save their marriage? Repeated 6 pm 3/20. 9:00 Masterpiece Special (TV-PG) More Manners of Downton Abbey. Return to the world of manners with Alastair Bruce, ‘Downton Abbey’s’ historical advisor. With interviews with cast members like Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery, the program navigates the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
4Friday 7:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal 7:30 Scitech Now 8:00 American Masters (TV-PG) Loretta Lynn. See article on page 16. Repeated 1 am 3/5; 2 am 3/7; 2 am 3/9; and 2 am 3/11. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
5Saturday 7:00 The Greatest Britcom Vote (2016) See article on page 11. 10:30 The Art of the Love Song with the Annie Moses Band (TV-G) Celebrate the greatest love songs ever written in a sweeping musical presentation by critical sensation the Annie Moses Band. From ‘Evergreen’ to ‘And I Love You So’ and ‘The Very Thought of You,’ this is a cinematic journey for lovers everywhere.
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7:00 Year In Space (TV-PG) See article on page 10. Repeated midnight; 3 am 3/4; and 4 am 3/8. 8:00 Nova (TV-G) First Man on the Moon. NOVA presents an intimate portrait of Neil Armstrong through interviews with Armstrong’s family and friends, and revisits the final moments of the Apollo 11 landing, when Armstrong brought the Eagle down safely with seconds to spare. Repeated 1 am 3/3; and 4 am 3/4. 9:00 American Experience (TV-PG) (DVS) Space Men. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
7:00 BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey (TV-G) See article on page 10. Repeated 10:30 pm; 3 pm 3/13; and 1 am 3/14. 8:00 Masterpiece Classic (TV-PG) (DVS) Downton Abbey. Season 6, part 9 of 9. After six passionate and poignant seasons, how will fate resolve the stories of Edith, Mary, Thomas, Anna, Robert, Cora, Daisy, Carson, Violet, Isobel and all the other occupants of this unforgettable house? Repeated 11:30 pm; 2 am 3/8; 4 pm 3/13; 11 pm 3/13; and 9 pm 3/18. 10:00 Manor of Speaking (TV-PG) Emmy winner Ernie Manouse leads his panel of experts into the world of Downton Abbey - along with history lessons, surprise guests and audience tweets - delivered by his trusty butler, Mr. Rodgers.
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7:00 Mid-American Gardener (TV-G) 7:30 Ask This Old House (TV-G) Kitchen Makeover, Attic Stair. 8:00 Doc Martin (TV-PG) The Doctor Is Out. Season 7, episode 8. In the season finale, Martin finds himself in a very unusual situation; Ruth and Bert have a
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7:00 The Forever Wisdom of Dr. Wayne Dyer (TV-G) See article on page 18. Repeated midnight 3/8; and 12 pm 3/12. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
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7:00 Finding Your Roots (TV-PG) (DVS) Maps of Stars. Season 3, part 10 of 10. Learn how Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow, who last shared the screen together in 1969, also share a history of tragic deaths in their families that played major roles in shaping future generations. Repeated 4 am 3/10; and 4 am 3/14. 8:30 The Patient’s Playbook with Leslie Michelson (TV-G) See article on page 18. Repeated midnight; 1 pm 3/13; and 2 pm 3/19. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
7:00 This Land Is Your Land (TV-G) Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host. Repeated 5:30 pm 3/19. 8:30 Carpenters: Close to You (TV-G) A music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters’ career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group’s friends in the music business, featuring their top recording hits and interviews with Carpenter, the group’s musicians, famous friends and colleagues. Includes never-before-seen promotional films, concert performances, studio recording sessions, archival television appearances and outtakes. Repeated midnight 3/15. 10:00 Yanni Live at the Pyramids: The Dream Concert (TV-G) 11:30 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back (TV-G)
9Wednesday 7:00 Favorite Love Songs (TV-G) See article on page 18. Repeated midnight; and 5:30 pm 3/12. 8:30 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back (TV-G) See article on page 16. Repeated midnight 3/11; and 11:30 pm 3/12. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
10Thursday 7:00 Mid-American Gardener (TV-G) 8:00 Father Brown: Saving Souls, Solving Crimes (TV-G) The behind-the-scenes special was shot on location in the Cotswolds in the summer of 2014 and features both clips from the season and interviews with the production principals and series co-creators and writers. 9:30 Father Brown The Face of Death. Season 1, episode 8. Lady Margaret runs a man down and his son Daniel blames her for deliberately doing it; at a masked charity garden party a guest is murdered in an identical mask to one worn by Lady Margaret’s husband; when Lady Margaret is later murdered, Daniel is suspected but cannot be found. 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
11Friday 7:00 John Denver: Country Boy (TV-G) Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the legendary popular singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, former wives and managers, family members, and musicians who toured with him for decades. Repeated midnight. 8:30 Yanni Live at the Pyramids: The Dream Concert (TV-G) See article on page 18. Repeated 10 pm 3/12. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
13Sunday 7:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-14) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 1 of 6. Sidney Chambers is a young and charismatic vicar who turns amateur investigator when one of his parishioners dies under suspicious circumstances. Chambers turns to gruff, down-to-earth police inspector Geordie Keating for help, and the two become crimesolving partners and friends in the hamlet of Grantchester. 8:30 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-14) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 2 of 6. Sidney’s former flame throws an engagement party that leads to murder. To crack the case, Sidney and Geordie must break a code of silence. 10:00 Tribute to Downton Abbey (TV-G) Repeated 8 pm 3/18; and 1:30 am 3/19. 11:00 Masterpiece Classic (TV-PG) (DVS) Downton Abbey. Season 6, part 9 of 9.
14Monday 7:00 Legend of Stan ‘The Man’ Musial See article on page 19. 9:00 Baseball Has Been Very, Very Good To Me: The Minnie Minoso Story Documentary on the first Black Cuban major league baseball player. 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
15Tuesday 7:00 Rick Steves Special: The Holy Land, Israelis and Palestinians Today (TV-G) Steves visits the major sights in Israel and Palestine and delves deeper to better understand and empathize with both peoples. Along the way, he learns about security walls, disputed settlements, and the persistent challenges facing the region as Israelis and Palestinians learn to coexist peacefully. Repeated midnight; and 3:30 pm 3/19.
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9:00 Coffee: The Drink That Changed America (TV-G) See article on page 18. 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
16Wednesday 7:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You (TV-G)Orman’s latest special sharply focuses on her helping individual viewers find financial solutions based not just on numbers, but on a critical understanding of ourselves and our emotional needs. Repeated midnight; and 12 pm 3/19. 9:00 Hot Flash Havoc (TV-G) See article on page 11. Repeated midnight 3/19. 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
17Thursday 7:00 Celtic Woman: Destiny Enjoy more musical enchantment from Ireland’s famed singing group, filmed in Dublin’s spectacular 200-year-old Round Room at the Mansion House. Hear new material along with fresh arrangements of their most spellbinding songs. Repeated midnight. 9:00 Father Brown The Mayor and the Magician. Season 1, episode 9. At the annual village fête, the obnoxious mayor William Knight is electrocuted at the microphone; Knight’s wife is arrested. Father Brown is shocked by what is heard in the confessional; Mrs. McCarthy’s ‘long dead’ husband turns up dressed as a magician. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
18Friday 7:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal 7:30 Scitech Now 8:00 Tribute to Downton Abbey (TV-G) 9:00 Masterpiece Classic (TV-PG) (DVS) Downton Abbey. Season 6, part 9 of 9. 11:00 Charlie Rose
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20Sunday 7:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-PG) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 3 of 6. An old woman tells Sidney that someone wants her dead. Then she dies. Coincidence? The new curate delivers a surprising sermon. 8:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-14) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 4 of 6. A shocking murder reveals the depths of homophobia in Cambridge. Geordie crosses swords with Sidney over conduct of the investigation.
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9:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-PG) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 5 of 6. On holiday in London, Sidney and Geordie happen upon a murder, allowing them to show Scotland Yard a thing or two. 10:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-14) (DVS) Grantchester. Season 1, part 6 of 6. As Geordie’s life hangs in the balance, Sidney has to defy police to stop a killing spree. Sidney’s romantic life falls apart. 11:00 Front and Center (TV-PG) CMA Songwriters Series: Ronnie Dunn. Best known as one half of the legendary Grammy and CMA Award-winning duo Brooks & Dunn, Dunn performs some of his best-loved No. 1 hits in front of a sold-out crowd, as well as songs from his third solo album Ain’t No Trucks In Texas, including the lead single and title track.
21Monday 7:00 Antiques Roadshow (TV-G) Boise, Idaho. Part 2 of 3. Highlights include a first edition of the Book of Mormon that has been passed down since 1833; a 1955 Madoura plate designed by Picasso; and an 1858 oil painting by important Hudson River artist Sanford Robinson Gifford, valued at $300,000. Repeated 7 pm 3/26. 8:00 Antiques Roadshow (TV-G) Boise, Idaho. Part 2 of 3. Highlights include a mid-century pinup painting by Earl Moran; a complete set of lobby cards from the 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still; and an inherited 1922 Edward Hopper etching titled The Cat Boat, appraised for $250,000. Repeated midnight; and 4 am 3/23. 9:00 Independent Lens (TV-PG) (DVS) The Graduates. This two-part special examines the Latino dropout crisis through the eyes of six inspiring young students who are part of an ongoing effort to increase graduation rates for a growing Latino population. These student profiles offer a first-hand perspective on the challenges facing many Latino high school students. Repeated 3 am 3/23; and 3 am 3/27. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
22Tuesday 7:00 American Experience (TV-14) (DVS) Last Days in Vietnam. During the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon as South Vietnamese resistance crumbled. With the clock ticking and the city under fire, an unlikely group of heroes took matters into their own hands. Repeated midnight; 3 am 3/24; 1 am 3/25; and 3 am 3/28. 9:00 Frontline Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria. An investigation into the alarming rise of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant infections. Repeated 2 am 3/23; and 2 am 3/27. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
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7:00 Nature (TV-PG) (DVS) Snow Monkeys. In Japan’s Shiga Highlands, snow monkeys make their way and raise their families in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows their place. Repeated midnight; 3 am 3/25; and 1 am 3/27. 8:00 Nova (TV-PG) Secrets of Noah’s Ark. A 3,700-year-old inscribed clay tablet reveals a surprising new version of the Biblical flood story, complete with how-to instructions for assembling an ark. Following the directions, expert boat builders assemble and launch a massive reed boat. Repeated 1 am 3/24; 4 am 3/25, and midnight 3/27. 9:00 Secrets of the Dead The Lost Gardens of Babylon. Repeated 2 am 3/24. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
7:00 Antiques Roadshow (TV-G) Boise, Idaho. Part 1 of 3. 8:00 Britcom Saturday Night See page 12. 11:00 Austin City Limits (TV-PG) Sam Smith/Future Islands. UK sensation Smith sings ‘Stay With Me’ and others from his debut. Future Islands features their single ‘Seasons (Waiting on You)’ as well as other tunes.
24Thursday 7:00 Mid-American Gardener (TV-G) Repeated 11 am 3/26. 7:30 Ask This Old House (TV-G) Maple Syrup, Chicken Coop, USB. 8:00 Doc Martin (TV-PG) Rescue Me. Season 7, episode 1. Louisa visits her mother in Spain; Martin is faced with questions. Martin finds a therapist; Al has no help in building his bed and breakfast. The mock lifeboat rescue becomes a real life rescue; will Martin, marooned at sea, make it back for his first therapy session? Repeated 6 pm 3/27. 9:00 Father Brown The Blue Cross. Season 1, episode 10. International thief Flambeau forewarns Father Brown of his intention to steal a priceless relic from St Mary’s; Father Brown attempts to thwart the robbery. The climax reveals a connection between the two men from Father Brown’s teenage years. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
25Friday 7:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal 7:30 SciTech Now 8:00 Time for Three In Concert Enjoy the genre-defying string trio Time for Three’s performance with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The concert features a blend of pop, classical and folk music arranged in unique mash-ups. Vocalists include Joshua Radin and Lily & Madeleine. Repeated 1 am 3/26. 9:00 Rick Steves Special: European Easter (TV-G) 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
27Sunday 7:00 Secrets of Selfridges (TV-PG) Two words are synonymous with the department store Selfridges: luxury and London. Harry Gordon Selfridge introduced a new American retail model that made shopping less practical and more luxurious, with the phrase ‘the customer is always right.’ Over a hundred years later, Selfridges is still as successful as its opening day. This program reveals the grandiose store’s hidden stories and delves deep into the mind of its incredibly ambitious creator. Repeated midnight; and 2 am 3/29. 8:00 Masterpiece Mystery! (TV-PG) Grantchester. Season 2, episode 1. See article on page 10. 9:00 Masterpiece Classic (TV-PG) Mr. Selfridge. Season 4, part 1 of 9. Repeated 1 am 3/28; and 3 am 3/29. 11:00 Front and Center (TV-PG) CMA Songwriters Series: Kip Moore. Multiplatinum selling country star Kip Moore performs an acoustic set at New York City’s Iridium. Moore takes the stage with renowned artists Brett James and Jaren Johnston. The trio strip down versions of Moore’s No. 1 hits ‘Beer Money,’ ‘Hey Pretty Girl’ and ‘Somethin’ About A Truck’ along with his latest single, ‘I’m To Blame.’
28Monday 7:00 Antiques Roadshow (TV-G) Tucson, Ariz. Part 1 of 3. Repeated 1 am 3/29; and 7 pm 4/2. 8:00 Antiques Roadshow (TV-G) Boise, Idaho. Part 3 of 3. Highlights include an 1822 letter from Thomas Jefferson; a rare Babe Ruth Candy Club membership card, ca. 1926; and a ruby and diamond necklace, ca. 1920, valued between $80,000 to $100,000. Repeated midnight; and 4 am 3/31. 9:00 Independent Lens (TV-PG) An Honest Liar. See article on page 11. Repeated 3 am 3/30; and 2 am 4/3. 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
29Tuesday 7:00 Al Capone: Icon Al Capone — the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster. The question is why? Repeated midnight; 3 am 3/31; 2 am 4/1; and 2 am 4/4. PATTERNS • MARCH 2016 15
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Secrets of the Dead The Alcatraz Escape. The three convicted bank robbers who escaped Alcatraz in rafts made of raincoats and tar in 1962 were swept out to sea and drowned, according to conventional wisdom. But now, a team of scientists believes the escapees could have made it to dry land where they might have lived on under assumed identities -- but only if they left at a very specific time to catch the right bay current. Repeated 1 am 3/30; and 3 am 4/4. 9:00 Frontline Saudi Arabia Uncovered. An inside account of efforts to bring about change in the Saudi kingdom. Repeated 2 am 3/30. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 10:30 Newsline 11:00 Charlie Rose
30Wednesday 7:00 Nature (TV-PG) Animal Reunions. Feel the emotion as keepers and carers reunite with the wild animals that were once in their care to learn whether the close interspecies bonds that developed over many years in refuges and orphanages have stood the test of time. Repeated midnight; 3 am 4/1; and 1 am 4/3. 8:00 Nova (TV-PG) The Great Math Mystery. Math was essential to everything from the first wireless radio transmissions to the prediction and discovery of the Higgs boson, and the successful landing of rovers on Mars. But where does math get its power? Astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio,
along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Repeated 1 am 3/31; 4 am 4/1; and midnight 4/3. 9:00 Ted Talks (TV-PG) (DVS) Science and Wonder. Journey through space, the human body, disappearing landscapes and the world of Pixar animation as speakers look at the future of nanotechnology, the search for life beyond earth and the science of light. Repeated 2 am 3/31; and 1 am 4/1. 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 11:00 Charlie Rose
31Thursday 7:00 Mid-American Gardener (TV-G) Repeated 11 am 4/2. 7:30 Ask This Old House (TV-G) Chimney, Exhaust Fan, Shingle. 8:00 Doc Martin (TV-PG) The Shock of the New. Season 7, episode 2. Al welcomes his first fishing guests while Bert decides to try to rejuvenate trade at the restaurant. Morwenna asks Martin for a pay rise, and Louisa has to find a new babysitter to look after James Henry. Penhale is excited to receive his new police issue Taser, but Portwenn does not exactly offer him plenty of opportunities to try it out. Repeated 6 pm 4/3. 9:00 Father Brown 10:30 Newsline 10:00 Last of the Summer Wine 11:00 Charlie Rose
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Join Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, CU native Allison Krauss and more at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s golden anniversary. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back at 8:30 pm Wednesday, March 9 honors the band’s amazing career that includes such hits as “Fishin’ in the Dark,” Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” and “Rocky Top.” Consistently delivering top ten hits on both the country and pop charts, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has stood the test of time.
Celebrate the release of Full Circle, Loretta Lynn’s first album in over ten years with American Masters – Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl at 8 pm Friday, March 4. The 2-hour special includes rare behind-the-scenes access to the album’s recording; interviews with Lynn, her husband Doo, and other close friends and family; and examines Lynn’s hard-fought road to stardom while balancing family and career.
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NPR coverage of the primaries
• Alabama • Alaska (GOP) • American Samoa (DEM) • Arkansas • Colorado • Democrats Abroad • Georgia
• Massachusetts • Minnesota • Oklahoma • Tennessee • Texas • Vermont • Virginia
At 7 pm Tuesday, March 15, Shapiro and Martin will return with live special coverage of the Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio primaries. Our own news team will also be in the studio discussing the results of local ballot measures. Photo: NPR by Doby Photography
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WILL-AM 580 will carry NPR’s primary election coverage at 7 pm Tuesday, March 1. Hosts Ari Shapiro (left) and Rachel Martin will anchor a live show detailing the primaries’ results in the following states and territories:
Both specials will feature candidate speeches, newsmaker interviews, and updates from NPR correspondents at key candidate headquarters. Additionally, the broadcasts will bring you political analysis from NPR’s Mara Liasson (left) and Ron Elving along with others.
t From left: Tiffany Jolley; Scott Cameron, news director; Amanda Honigfort; Moss Bresnahan, CEO; Brian Moline and Jeff Bossert.
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Together, we make great things happen Every day, amazing things occur at Illinois Public Media, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful Friends. Now, we ask that you consider an additional gift during our March 4-19 fund drive to ensure that programming on WILL-TV is at its best. With your help, we will remain the top
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Forever Wisdom with Dr. Wayne Dyer at 7 pm Monday, March 7 celebrates the iconic thinker’s most beloved stories and wisdom teachings in an inspirational tribute. Dyer was known for his unique ability to translate abstract ideas into down-to-earth lessons for everyday life, and this tribute includes memorable stories both funny and soulful.
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Celebrate sentimental favorites of the 60s, 70s, and early 80s with Emmy-winner Susan Lucci in Favorite Love Songs at 7 pm Wednesday, March 9. Songs include classic hits from Olivia Newton-John, Chicago, Elton John, Kenny Rogers, and more. Explore America’s love affair with coffee and its origins in Coffee: The Drink That Changed America at 9 pm Tuesday, March 15. Coffee roaster Dean Cycon and food lover Judith Jones trace the drink’s path from Ethiopia to today’s 21st century coffee palaces. Yanni Live at the Pyramids: The Dream Concert features the global music phenomenon as he performs fan favorites and new arrangements in a spectacular setting. Airing at 8:30 pm Friday, March 11, the special is captured in 4K state-of-the-art high definition and fulfills Yanni’s lifelong dream.
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Discover the roadmap that every patient needs to get the best medical care with The Patient’s Playbook with Leslie Michelson at 8:30 pm Tuesday, March 8. Michelson provides life-saving strategies and empowering decision-making tools in this step-bystep practical guide.
The Legend of
Stan “The Man” Musial broadcaster Jack Buck. It will air at 7 pm Monday, March 14 as part of our WILL-TV pledge drive.
Musial, widely considered to be one of the greatest and most consistent hitters in baseball history, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941–1945 and 1946–1963. The outfielder and first baseman set multiple National League records and led St. Louis to three World Series Championship titles. Take a look back at The Legend of Stan “The Man” Musial, a documentary commissioned by the Musial family in 1990 and narrated by former St. Louis Cardinals
Watch interviews with author James Michener; broadcasters Harry Caray and Jay Randolph; sportswriter Bob Broeg; baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn; baseball executive Branch Rickey; baseball players Terry Moore, Enos Slaughter and Frenchy Bordagaray; various coaches; Musial’s mother, Mary; his wife, Lillian; and Stan the Man himself as they discuss the amazing career of the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom winner. The film covers Musial’s early life in Donora, Penn.; meeting his wife; and making his way from minor league class D to the majors. It also touches on Musial’s other interests, such as music, and is packed with anecdotes from those who watched Musial develop his baseball skills. This biopic is a can’t-miss for dedicated Cardinals fan.
“If you are tired of style, you are tired of life” Still mourning the end of Downton Abbey? Then get on board our one-day bus trip on Sunday, April 24 to Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times at the Driehaus Museum in Chicago! This exhibit features more than 35 costumes from Downton Abbey, surrounded by the lavish interiors of the Driehaus Museum— once the drawing rooms, living rooms, libraries, and bedrooms of the affluent Nickerson and Fisher families of Chicago.
You’ll also get to experience a traditional English tea in the garden-inspired Murphy Auditorium next door. Tea includes seasonal scones and cake breads, tea sandwiches and a variety of sweets, all in a Carson-approved style. To register, call 800-898-1065 or go to willpledge.org. Cost is $150 per person, which includes the bus trip, admission to the museum and a guided tour of the Downton costumes, plus the English tea. PATTERNS • MARCH 2016 19
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returns for second season Season two of the hit web series ART/BTS is now available online. The show goes behind the scenes and into the creative minds of an eclectic mix of artists throughout Central Illinois, exploring their influences, styles, and inspirations. This season features profiles on blacksmith artist Lorelei Sims, musician Kevin Cory, drag performer Kenneth Johnson, hip-hop artist Klevah, concrete artist Douglas Kistler, and mixedmedia artist John McDevitt. ART/BTS is produced by Illinois Public Media in partnership with 40 North 88 West. Check out the entire series online at will.illinois. edu/artbts.
s Counterclockwise from top: Lorelei Sims, Kenneth Johnson, Klevah, Douglas Kistler, John McDevitt and Kevin Cory
Farm with a positive outlook
WILL Agriculture will hold its annual Ag Outlook Meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at The Beef House in Covington, Indiana. This year’s panels will feature over a dozen experts, including Eric Snodgrass (Agrible; Champaign, Ill.), Aaron Curtis (MIDCO; Bloomington, Ill.), Ellen Dearden (AgReview; Morton, Ill.), and Bryan Young (Weed Scientist; Purdue University). Subjects will include soybeans, corn, cash grain, weather outlook, and controlling production costs. Get your growing season off to a great start with this informative conference. The meeting will start at 8:00/9:00 am (central/eastern). Tickets are $25 per person and include a continental breakfast and a lunch buffet. To reserve, call 217-333-7300. 20 PATTERNS • MARCH 2016
Thank you, Program Underwriters!
Private support accounts for the largest single source of funds necessary to make Illinois Public Media and the WILL stations great resources for communities across central Illinois. We appreciate the following organizations that have stepped forward to join the individuals and families who support award-winning public media services.
Agrible -Morning Farm Report AgriGold Allerton Park Conference Center Alto Vineyard & Winery Amasong Archer Daniels Midland Company Arends & Sons, Inc. Asahel Gridley Antique Shop Auditory Care Center Bah Humbug Productions, Inc. Baroque Artists of Champaign Urbana/InKind Bates Commodities Beckman Institute Beef House Big Grove Tavern Birch Tree Counseling & Consulting LLC Breathe Day Spa & Event Center Busey Campus Middle School Carpet Advantage C-D Overhead Doors Inc Center for Advanced Study Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association Central Illinois Regional Airport Champaign Cycle Champaign Park District/ Virginia Theatre Champaign-Urbana MTD Champaign-Urbana Symphony Charleston Community Theater Cheese & Crackers Chorale Christopher’s Fine Jewelry Design City of Urbana Clark-Lindsey Village Columbia Street Roastery Common Ground Food Co-op Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Community Shares of Illinois Complete Care Pharmacy Concierge Magazine Country Financial Craft League of Champaign-Urbana CU Folk and Roots Festival CU Woodshop Danville Symphony Orchestra DTN/The Progressive Farmer Eastern Rug Gallery Exceptional Artists Farm Credit Services of Illinois Fein-Bursoni, Inc
First Bank (Savoy Division) Gibson Area Hospital Global Commodity Analytics & Consulting LLC Grain and Feed Association Great Harvest Bread Company -INK Harper Community College Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home Heel to Toe Hendrick House Illini Pella Windows, Inc. Illini Union Ballroom Illinois AgriNews Illinois Arts Council Illinois Beef Association Illinois Corn Growers Association Illinois Pork Producers Association Illinois Program for Resarch in the Humanites Illinois Shakespeare Festival Illinois Symphony Orchestra Illinois Times Iowa State University ISU School of Music John Phipps Law Offices PC Karen’s Kloset Krannert Art Museum Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Landscape Recycling Center Levy Company Little Theatre on the Square Makerspace Urbana McKinley Church and Foundation Meredith Foundation Meyer Capel Law Office Michelle Benson Mike Weaver Ballroom Dance Monticello Railway Museum Natural Gourmet NU-AG Seeds Parkland College Parkland College Theatre Pars Rug Gallery Patterson Office Supplies Paws & Remember Peoria International Airport Peoria Symphony Orchestra Pioneer Hi-Bred Prairie Farmer Magazine Prairie Fire Glass Prairiefire Consulting Pro-Soil Ag Solutions, Inc. Radio Maria Renewal by Andersen
Rental City Rick Larimore Risk Management Commodities Inc River Valley Metro Mass Transit District Ruedi Wealth Management Sangamon Auditorium, UIS Sew Sassy Shannon Lee Hayden Silvercreek/Courier Cafe Sinfonia da Camera Sitka Salmon Shares Smith Moore Spiros Law, P.C. St Joseph Apothecary Standard Grain, Inc. Stewart-Peterson Group Inc. Strategic Farm Marketing Inc Strawberry Fields Subaru of Champaign Susan C. and Lewis D. Hopkins Endowment Sweeney Brothers Fine Floorcovering Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur Syngenta Crop Protection Techline Ten Thousand Villages That’s What She Said Project The Andersons, Inc. The Blindman The Mervis Family Foundation The Organization for Transformative Works These Four Walls Thomas, Mamer & Haughey TIAA-CREF Center for Farmland Research Todd’s Wines at Art Mart Tom Brewer Gallery TrophyTime Twin City Squared U of I College of Medicine U of I Department of Engineering U of I Department of Physics UI College of Media University Language Academy for Children University YMCA VCA Heritage Animal Hospital Willard Airport World Harvest Foods Wyffels Hybrids Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana
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Jupiter String Quartet
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Concert Artists Guild Winner: In Mo Yang, violin
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Dessert and Conversation: John Steinbeck’s: The Grapes of Wrath
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Sinfonia da Camera: Classical “Tweets”
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Global Transfer Afterglow: Tarana featuring Ravish Momin and Rick Parker
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Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 2016
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Richard Goode, piano
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