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September 2015 • Membership Magazine for the Friends of Idaho Public Television
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To know where we’re going, we have to know where we’ve been. Come with us as we look back at 50 years of telling Idaho’s stories on Idaho Public Television. (starting on page 17) Festival, March 1978
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obody wants
to be history. That’s something saved for tombstones.
It makes writing history a tough assignment, but we’re managing to get a few people to remember the good ol’ days. Personal recollections are a little tougher. There’s that look when you ask a question that says: “I’m today. I live for the moment. I’m not history!” But history is a few seconds ago. We’re in it, making it, and if we let it, history will make us do a better job at whatever we’re doing. We don’t ask often enough a basic question: How will history see my life, my work? IdahoPTV is looking back to another year when the first test pattern came up on screens in an 80-mile radius of Moscow. It was in 1965. In timelines like this one, we’re getting the story told. Idahoptv.org has more of them. Researching and writing the history of Idaho Public Television is an exciting personal journey for me; I’ve worked here before. As a result, I’m having a hard time avoiding biased coverage. It’s a little like being objective about Mom. But with my training as a reporter, I’m keeping some distance from the subject. However, you’ll forgive me if you see a factoid somewhere that exposes my good feelings about the work IdahoPTV is doing. It’s the only television I watch (yes, you caught me). – Royce Williams
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1 Thursday 5:30 Nightly Business Report 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Doc Martin “Do Not Disturb” To help solve her farm’s money problems, Aunt Joan starts a small bed-and-breakfast business. Her first guest is another local farmer, also in financial difficulties, but Joan soon finds he is far from the perfect guest. 8:00 Outdoor Idaho (*) “Inspired by Nature” Cameras capture Idaho artists and their work which is drawn from the Gem State’s natural riches, whether in wood carvings, mixed media, plein air paintings, or fused glass. (Rpt. 10/4) 8:30 In The Americas With David Yetman “From Vaquejada to Jangada: Into Rural Ceara, Brazil” In the country’s dry northeast, Ceara is home to cowboys and an odd rodeo, while the coast supports fishermen, whose wooden boats are little changed over the last several centuries. 9:00 Midsomer Murders “Picture of Innocence” With Barnaby sidelined due to a compromising photograph, Jones is forced to work with the irritating Martin Spellman to solve the case. Part 2 of 2 10:00 Father Brown “The Laws of Motion” A day out at a local hill climb track ends with one of the drivers killed in a car crash. When Father Brown will not stop investigating, an infuriated Sullivan resolves to put an end to his meddling for good.
11:00 Charlie Rose 12:00/— BBC World News 12:30/— Newsline 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule See Page 5
2 Friday 5:30 Nightly Business Report 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Washington Week With Gwen Ifill 7:30 Dialogue (*) “Saving Gorongosa” Host Marcia Franklin talks with Greg Carr, the Idaho philanthropist who has committed $50 million over more than 20 years to the park, Bob Poole, the host, narrator and wildlife photographer for the national series, and James Byrne, the producer. The discussion was recorded in front of an audience at the Idaho Public Television Boise studios. (Rpt.10/4) 8:00 Idaho Reports (*) The Idaho Reports crew provides reporting and analysis of Idaho issues around the state and to Congress. (Rpt 10/4) 8:30 Art Basel: A Portrait This documentary offers a glimpse of Switzerland’s third most populous city with the highest concentration of museums and oldest public art collection in the world. The film also captures the festivities surrounding the world’s largest annual art fair.
IDAHO WILDLIFE airs from Boise studios. Jim Graban is host.
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HOME FIRES
ON MASTERPIECE Airs Sundays, beginning October 4, at 8:00 p.m. MT/PT
Already renewed for season 2, this British six-part series brings to life the indomitable women at the heart of a rural Cheshire community, who bring the village together during World War II. Season one stars Samantha Bond (DOWNTON ABBEY) and Francesca Annis (RECKLESS).
9:00 POV “Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case” This dissection of the persecution of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei explores how the Chinese government’s attempts to silence him have backfired and turned him into an irrepressible voice for free speech and human rights around the globe. 10:00 A Place To Call Home “Lest We Forget” George is asked to host a Japanese trade delegation. Knowing how the community will feel, George asks Jack to come to the reception in the hope that the approval of a former Japanese
5:00/4:00 Great British Baking Show “Desserts”The remaining 11 bakers deal with desserts from a trifle of biscuit, cake, jelly or custard in distinct layers to perfect floating islands. They also must deal with 24 petits fours while coping with a baking burglary in the tent. —/5:00 Focus on Europe KUID/KCDT only —/5:30 BBC Newsnight KUID/KCDT only 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 Rick Steves’ Europe “Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw” Rick finds Poland transforming itself into the new heart of Europe, and Krakow, with its Baroque and cobbled charm, emerging as the “next Prague.” Rick visits nearby Auschwitz and experiences a timeless, soul-searching lesson. 7:00 The Lawrence Welk Show “The French Show” This black-and-white classic features Aladdin giving Janet Lennon a “French Lesson” and Jimmy Roberts asking “Where Is Your Heart?”Larry Hooper sings “Just a Gigolo” and all the Champagne Music Makers take a trip down the “River Seine.” 8:00 Last of the Summer Wine “Perfection, the Name is Ridley” Compo, Clegg and Truly constantly hear how wonderful Mr. Ridley is. Now, Nora is going to clean for the man.
Le gis la t or s pr a is e public t e le v is ion’s unbia s e d r e por t ing.
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8:30 Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth is at her wit’s end, what with the charity show, Councilor Nugent, Rose’s love life and her Daddy. 9:00 As Time Goes By Wedding day nerves get the best of Lionel while Jean tries to remain calm despite her sister-in-law’s help. 9:30 The Vintage Red Green Show “The Funniest Video” The guys send in a funny video to a TV show. 10:00 Scott & Bailey Unable to get over being second choice, Rachel punishes Janet for not telling her. Thrilled to be chosen for a Vice initiative, Rachel’s stung by Gil’s jibe that she is sleeping her way to the top. Elise moving in with Ade has made Janet feel inadequate as a mother. 11:00 Doctor Who “Listen” When ghosts of past and future crowd into their lives, the Doctor and Clara are thrown into an adventure that takes them to the end of the Universe. What happens when the Doctor is alone? And what scares the grand old man of Time and Space? 12:00/— Austin City Limits “2015 Hall of Fame Special” This AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez.
4 Sunday 5:00/4:00 Dialogue (*) “Saving Gorongosa” (R from 10/2) 5:30/4:30 Charlie Rose — The Week —/5:00 Nature ”Nature’s Miracle Orphans: Wild Lessons” (R from 9/30) KUID/KCDT only 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 British Antiques Roadshow “Aberystwyth University 1” Among the items that Fir s t t e le v ised f undr a is e r, a 1 6 - da y Fe s tival, a ir s on K A I D.
come to light are a painting by an important Welsh artist, a therapeutic collection of Poole pottery and an exquisite kimono given as a gift for outstanding work 100 years ago in Japan. 7:00 Outdoor Idaho (*) “Inspired By Nature” (R from 10/1) 7:30 Wildlife Detectives “The Hunt for Northwest Poachers” In this EarthFix special, reporters shadow fish and game enforcement officers who work to thwart illegal hunting. Poaching for commercial purposes takes a toll on wildlife in the Pacific Northwest such as elk, deer, sturgeon and Bald Eagles. 8:00 Home Fires on Masterpiece With World War II imminent, the local Women’s Institute dissolves after Joyce resigns as president. Frances tries to revive the group with a jam-making project. Part 1 of 6 9:00 Indian Summers On Masterpiece While Aafrin fights for his life, Ralph confronts the gunman in jail. Sara is suspicious of Alice’s past. Adam goes missing. Part 2 of 9 10:00 The Widower When Claire confronts her husband, Malcolm Webster, over his wild spending, he tries to control her with sedatives. Afraid he will soon be caught, he silences her forever. Three years on, he has a new bride. Part 1 of 3 11:00 Jewel in the Crown “Daughters of the Regiment” While visiting Merrick in Calcutta, Sarah meets Jimmy Clark, who challenges many of the values by which she lives. In Pankot, another daughter of the Regiment confesses her own act of rebellion long ago. 12:00/— Globe Trekker “Puerto Rico” Zay begins his tour in San Juan. 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule See Page 5 Jeff Sew ard and Mindy Cameron host STATEHO USE REPO RT.
THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, a kids’ reading program, comes to Idaho television.
5 Monday 5:30 Nightly Business Report 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Antiques Roadshow “Seattle, Washington” At the Experience Music Project Museum at Seattle Center the show begins with a discussion of Jimi Hendrix’ trend-setting fashion style. Other highlights include a Vladimir Kagan desk used by Kagan himself and an 1874 Francis A. Silva oil painting valued at $250,000. Part 1 of 3 8:00 Antiques Roadshow THE WIDOWER “Albuquerque, New Mexico” Finds include a 1969 Airs Sundays, October 4-18, Jasper Johns flag print, a 1939 inscribed “Pinocchio” at 10:00 p.m. MT/PT book, and an Imperial jade snuff bottle. Part 2 of 3 Based on a true story of a man now 9:00 Globe Trekker “Puerto Rico” Zay visits San Juan, El Yunque National sentenced and imprisoned, actor Reece Forest, the Camuy River Caves National Park and the Shearsmith brings a special creepiness coffee-producing central highlands. He discovers why to his portrayal of Malcom Webster. His Puerto Rico is known as the “island of enchantment,” “disarmingly mild-mannered performance” boasting sun-kissed beaches and dramatic mountains. reveals a further level of detestability, according to a British reviewer of the show. 10:00 I’ll Have What Phil’s Having In September 1993, Webster marries “Italy” Phil revisits this food mecca for a home-cooked Claire Morris, a fellow nurse, who begins meal at chef Nancy Silverton’s Umbrian home, and to challenge her husband’s spending sprees, then indulges his inner caveman, roasting gargantuan ultimately leading to her death. steaks over hot flames. 11:00 Charlie Rose 12:00/— BBC World News 12:30/— Newsline 5:30 Nightly Business Report 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule 6:00 PBS NewsHour See Page 5
6 Tuesday
‘PLAY AS TIME GOES BY, SAM’ – Ilsa
Even today, some movie nuts can close their eyes and see Rick (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) saying goodbye in the fog with the airplane in the background. She’s leaving to join her husband she thought was dead when she and Rick fell in love. But Rick said: “We’ll always have Paris,” so it wasn’t too sad. Casablanca was one of the hundreds of movies shown on Idaho Public Television from the early 1970s until it became possible to do local programs or to get programs from regional and national public networks. For more than 25 years the films were part of Wednesday night or Saturday night’s television fare for Idahoans. Charlie Chaplin was his funny self in The Great Dictator or Gold Rush.The whole family fell in love with It’s a Wonderful Life, cried with the characters from The Grapes of Wrath, and watched The Third Man, but could never get the theme out of their heads. They were called Movie Classics. Some of them were, of course, but some of them weren’t. Many of the stars of the “classics” are no longer with us, but if one of the celluloid cinematic wonders popped up, we’d all watch it, maybe on the computer…. Or tune-in to the Plus Channel for the All-Star Film Collection Fridays at 7:00/6:00 p.m. MT/PT.
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POW might help deal with any ill feelings. Sarah and Regina cross paths and words, and Sarah realizes she is up against anti-Semitism. 11:00 Charlie Rose 12:00/— BBC World News 12:30/— Newsline
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Pope Francis Balancing Change, Stability
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5:30 Nightly Business Report 7:00 Pope Francis — The Sinner 6:00 PBS NewsHour Pope Francis, elected to the papacy in 2013, has 7:00 Nature a daunting task — to simultaneously reform the “Big Birds Can’t Fly” Scientists look at how and why troubled Catholic Church and keep it from falling apart. flightless birds — ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries First-hand interviews with friends, contemporaries and kiwis — have evolved independently on different and students explore how an Argentinian Jesuit continents. became Pope and how he is working to modernize a 8:00 NOVA church in crisis. “Secrets of Noah’s Ark” A 3,700-year-old inscribed clay tablet reveals a new version of the Biblical flood story, Gorongosa Final Episodes complete with how-to instructions for assembling an Look to Future ark. Following the directions, expert boat builders assemble and launch a massive reed boat. 8:00 Gorongosa Park — Rebirth of Paradise “Battle Lines” A new lion’s arrival sparks a conflict 9:00 NOVA among Gorongosa’s dominant lions. Joyce Poole “Petra — Lost City of Stone” Modern stone masons has questions about the mysterious behavior of the carve a Nabataean-style tomb for the first time in Gorongosa’s elephants, and Bob Poole tastes the 2,000 years at the site of the Jordanian city built danger of crop-raiding elephants. Part 5 of 6 by wealthy merchants, whose camel caravans transported incense and spices from the Arabian Gulf. 9:00 Gorongosa Park — Rebirth of Paradise “Roaring Back”When Bob Poole returns to Gorongosa, 10:00 Wild Caribbean he discovers a huge nesting colony of water birds. He “Reefs & Wrecks” The marine life that thrives within resumes his search for the lion cubs that went missing. the coral reefs includes squid, octopus and blue tangs. After many sleepless nights, he finally meets the The shallow reefs are an ever-present threat to ships, park’s new cubs — the future of lions in Gorongosa. and each sunken wreck provides habitat for a new reef Part 6 of 6 to grow. Part 2 of 4 10:00 Frontline 11:00 Charlie Rose “My Brother’s Bomber” Ken Dornstein continues to search for the terrorists who blew up Pan Am 12:00/— BBC World News Flight 103 over Lockerbie. The filmmaker follows the 12:30/— Newsline evidence to Zurich and back to Libya, where he comes 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule closer to truth. Part 2 of 3 See Page 5 11:00 Charlie Rose 12:00/— BBC World News 12:30/— Newsline 5:30 Nightly Business Report 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule 6:00 PBS NewsHour See Page 5
8 Thursday
1,000 MEMEBERSHIP: MR & MRS VIRGIL ROBERTS
TH E LION OF ID A H O, U S SEN . WILLIA M B OR A H, a ir s . J e f f Se wa r d is pr oduc e r.
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7:00 Doc Martin “The Wrong Goodbye” On his last day in the office, Martin sees a taxi driver who complains of severe headaches. Going through town on the way to London, another incident helps him connect the medical dots to realize Louisa is in danger in the man’s taxi. 8:00 Outdoor Idaho (*) “Idaho’s Middle Earth” Idaho is more than skin deep and cameras go beneath the surface to report on caves and cavers of the Gem State. (R 10/11) 8:30 In the Americas With David Yetman “Bogota to the Amazon: A Trip Across Colombia” Yetman and his team hop from the mountains to the extreme southern tip of the country to see wildlife and to visit indigenous villages of the people who live in the heart of the Amazon jungle. 9:00 Midsomer Murders “They Seek Him Here” When director Nick Cheyney is found beheaded by a guillotine on the set of his latest film, Barnaby and Jones are left with no shortage of suspects. Part 1 of 2 10:00 Father Brown “The Man in the Shadows” Father Brown finds himself embroiled with MI5, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position. To protect secrets in her own past, will she betray her friend? 11:00 Charlie Rose 12:00/— BBC World News 12:30/— Newsline 1:00/12:00 Overnight Schedule See Page 5
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6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 5:00/4:00 Great British Baking Show 6:30 Rick Steves’ Europe “Pies and Tarts” Bakers undertake double-crusted fruit “Budapest: The Best of Hungary” Rick finds two cities pies — a challenge to even the most experienced — busy Pest and noble Buda — straddle the Danube bakers — English custard tart from a centuries-old River. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto but there recipe and phyllo pie with dough made from scratch. are also Gypsy orchestras, venerable mineral baths, 5:30 Nightly Business Report —/5:00 Focus on Europe and 19th-century coffeehouses. 6:00 PBS NewsHour KUID/KCDT only 7:00 The Lawrence Welk Show 7:00 Washington Week With Gwen Ifill —/5:30 BBC Newsnight “The Songs of Jimmy McHugh” This 1980 salute to 7:30 Dialogue KUID/KCDT only McHugh’ s songs include Welk leading the band on “I (*) “Playwright Samuel Hunter”At 34, the Idaho native and playwright has already won some of the most prestigious awards for creativity in the country. He is
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KUID-Moscow premiers agricultural coverage
KAID-Boise reaches the 1,000-member mark and has the top viewership in the U.S. per capita.
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a recipient of a 2014 MacArthur Fellowship (“Genius Grant”) and a 2011 Obie Award. He talks about his plans to use the most recent grant, the evolution of his works, and the role of Idaho in his plays. (Rpt. 10/11) 8:00 Idaho Reports (*) The Idaho Reports crew provides reporting and analysis of Idaho issues around the state and to congress. (Rpt 10/11) 8:30 Unity — The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson Sheila E hosts this concert special of Latin-infused arrangements of iconic songs such as “Smooth Criminal,” “I Want You Back” and “Billie Jean” performed by award-winning Latin artists. 9:30 The Hispanic Heritage Awards Join host Rita Moreno for a celebration of the country’s highest tribute to Latinos by Latinos. The program includes performances and appearances by celebrated Hispanic artists. 10:30 A Place to Call Home “True to Your Heart” Newly discharged from the hospital, Elizabeth is unimpressed by the way Regina is behaving towards George and asks her to leave. With tension in the house and James’ secret, growing feelings for Harry, Olivia and James agree that the best chance for their family rests in the city. 11:30/— Charlie Rose 12:30/11:30 Newsline
MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS invades Boise on KAID-TV.
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Friends of P u b l i c Television g ro u p s are formed i n Moscow, Bo i se and Pocatel l o .
Timeline continues in November...
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