Odyssey: August 2024

ODYSSEY Odysseus Returns

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A Fish Called Wanda August 17 at 9 p.m.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Starring: Patrick Swayze • Jennifer Grey • Jerry Orbach • Cynthia Rhodes Jack Weston • Jane Brucker • Kelly Bishop

“Dirty Dancing” centers on Frances “Baby” Houseman, who falls for dance instructor Johnny Castle at a summer resort. As they prepare for a pivotal performance, Baby defies her conservative upbringing, discovering love, independence, and the transformative power of dance.

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A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

Starring: John Cleese • Jamie Lee Curtis • Kevin Kline • Michael Palin • Maria Aitken

“A Fish Called Wanda” is a comedy about a jewel heist gone awry. After the theft, double-crossing criminals—including a seductive con artist, her stuttering animal lover boyfriend, and a bumbling lawyer—struggle to find the hidden loot, leading to hilarious misadventures and romantic entanglements.

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Kinky Boots (2005)

“Kinky Boots” follows a struggling shoe factory owner who partners with a drag queen to save the business. They create a line of stylish, sturdy boots for drag performers, transforming the factory’s fortunes and challenging traditional views on identity, acceptance, and the power of unconventional solutions.

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The Queen (2006)

Starring: Helen Mirren • Michael Sheen • James Cromwel • Helen McCrory Alex Jennings • Sylvia Syms

“The Queen” depicts the British royal family’s response to Princess Diana’s death in 1997. Focusing on Queen Elizabeth II’s internal struggle and public pressure, the film explores the monarchy’s relationship with modern society and the evolving role of tradition amid a national crisis.

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On Tuesday, August 27 at 8 p.m., “American Masters” presents “Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames,” celebrating the legendary Hollywood master of slapstick comedy and his beloved partnership with Julie Andrews. Stay tuned at 9:30 p.m. for Julie Andrews’ feature in “Beyond the Canvas,” highlighting her storied career.

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For our literary buffs, dig into a controversial debate surrounding The Odyssey, which has often been coined “one of the greatest stories ever told.” In “Odysseus Returns” on Wednesday, August 28 at 8 p.m., an archaeological dig reveals ancient human bones believed to belong to the hero of Homer’s epic poem.

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The legendary tale of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poems, has long fascinated scholars and explorers. For centuries, they have scoured the Greek islands seeking tangible evidence linking to the mythical king of Ithaca. The documentary “Odysseus Returns” explores one of the most captivating archaeological discoveries of modern times, shedding light on a find that has sparked excitement and debate within the academic community.

The journey begins in 1991 on the island of Kefalonia, where Makis Metaxas, a proud Kefalonian, shopkeeper, mayor, and amateur archaeologist, made a groundbreaking discovery. He unearthed a 3,000-year-old tomb in the island’s rugged terrain containing an artifact many believe belonged to King Odysseus.

This revelation left experts astonished and ignited controversy.

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The artifact, a copper brooch bearing Mycenaean symbols and craftsmanship, quickly made headlines. It raised hopes that the tomb might be the final resting place of the Homeric hero. However, the story of “Odysseus Returns” is not just one of discovery but also of intense scholarly debate. The documentary delves into the conflicting perspectives of archaeologists, historians, and academics who have scrutinized the find. Some herald the discovery as groundbreaking evidence of Odysseus’ historical existence, while others argue that the evidence is circumstantial and lacks definitive proof.

“Odysseus Returns” offers a rare glimpse into ancient Greece, the allure of Homeric epics, and the modern quest to understand our past.

Through stunning visuals, expert testimonies, and a gripping storyline, the documentary captures the imagination and invites viewers to ponder the mysteries of history.

Premieres Wednesday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m.

THE TZANNATA TOMB The Tzannata Tomb is a remarkable feat of engineering from the Mycenaean period.

Its distinctive beehive shape measures an impressive 22.3 feet in diameter and nearly 13 feet in height. Constructed using massive, chiseled stone blocks, the tomb was meticulously crafted into the hillside, with a wide entryway known as a dromos leading into its heart.

Inside the tomb, the deceased were laid to rest in a unique arrangement, underground and stacked upon one another, suggesting that the individuals were part of a closely related kin group, a hypothesis supported by modern DNA testing techniques.

POETRY VERSUS GEOGRAPHY: THE QUEST FOR HOMERIC ITHACA For over three decades, a heated dispute has raged between the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia over the true location of Homeric Ithaca, immortalized in the epic tales of Homer’s “Odyssey”.

Homer, revered as one of history’s greatest poets rather than a precise geographer, imbued his epic with poetic license, weaving a narrative that blends myth and reality.

In The Odyssey, Odysseus, after years of wandering, finally returns home to Ithaca, shrouded in mist until Athena reveals familiar landmarks, including the prominent Mt. Neriton.

For modern-day Ithaca, a small island reliant on tourism, the identification of Homeric Ithaca is more than an intellectual pursuit—it’s a matter of economic survival. Tourists flock to Ithaca, inspired by the allure of retracing Odysseus’ legendary journey, bringing vital revenue to the island’s economy. Conversely, Kefalonia, with its larger size and resources, stands as a formidable contender in the dispute, bolstered by archaeological findings and interpretive insights.

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What to Watch Space Chase USA Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.

This new one-hour documentary film explores the extraordinary, transformative events Cocoa Beach residents found themselves engaged in during the 1950s and 1960s as the exploration of the future arrived on their sleepy shores.

DNC Convention Coverage Monday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m.

During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Democrats will gather in Chicago to rally behind the Biden-Harris nomination, celebrate their achievements over this past term, and chart a path for the future. Democrats from across the country will tell their story directly to the American people as they come together to energize, organize, and mobilize to win.

Blake Edwards: A love Story In 24 Frames Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.

Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today’s directors and actors. With a career and body of work spanning over a four-decades - often in collaboration with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews.

Pledge Program

Revival 69: The Concert That Rocked the World

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Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m.

The story of how John Brower turned his failing Toronto Rock n Roll Revival into a legendary music festival, dubbed “the second most important event in rock & roll history.” Against all odds, Brower risked everything to create a life-altering event that almost didn’t happen.

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Back in Time is OETA’s award-winning documentary series that showcases significant people, events, and stories that have shaped the history of Oklahoma.

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Subscribe to The OETA Movie Club Podcast for a deep dive into the classic films shown every Saturday night at 9 pm.

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Catch the replay at 5:30 pm on Saturdays or 1:30 pm on Sundays.

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Hotel Portofino: Proposals, S3 E2* 8:00 Grantchester, S9 E8* 9:00 Agatha Christie’s England 10:00 Cobra, S3 E2* 11:00 Van Der Valk: Freedom In Amsterdam, S3 pt 1

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Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour 1 8:00 The Great American Recipe: Defining Firsts And Family, S3 E7* 9:00 Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special, pt 1 11:00 Midsomer Murders: Death Of A Stranger, S3 pt 1

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Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour 2 8:00 The Great American Recipe: The Grand Finale, S3 E8* 9:00 Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special, pt 2 11:00 Midsomer Murders: The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy, S22 pt 1

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Antiques Roadshow: Salt Lake City, Hour 1 8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Salt Lake City, Hour 2 9:00 Voces: Almost American* 10:30 Variety Studio: Actors On Actors 11:00 Secrets Of Her Majesty’s Secret Service

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Finding Your Roots: Family: Lost And Found 8:00 Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova And Chris Evert, S1 E3* 9:00 Frontline TBA 10:00 TBA Based On Frontline 11:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E3

Finding Your Roots: Chosen American Experience: The American Diplomat 9:00 A Boston Revolution* 10:30 Poetry in America 11:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E4

2024 DNC Convention Coverage* 10:00 10 Towns That Changed America 11:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E5

Finding Your Roots: On Broadway 8:00 American Masters: Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames* 9:30 Beyond The Canvas: Women Of Wonder 10:00 Variety Studio: Actors On Actors

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Leon Russell: The Tribute* Midsomer Murders: Death Of A Stranger, S3 pt 1 9:00 Midsomer Murders: Death Of A Stranger, S3 pt 2 10:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E3 11:00 Inside The Mind of Agatha Christie

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The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic* 8:30 Firing Line With Margaret Hoover* 9:00 Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, S1 E2* 10:00 Antiques Roadshow Recut: Filoli pt 3*

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Nature: Primates: Family Matters, pt 2 8:00 NOVA: Kilauea: Hawaii On Fire 9:00 Sea Change: The Gulf Of Maine, A Nova Special, S1 E3 10:00 Finding Your Roots: Family: Lost And Found

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Space Chase USA Midsomer Murders: Wolf Hunter Of Little Worthy, S22 E1 9:00 Midsomer Murders: Wolf Hunter Of Little Worthy, S22 E2 10:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E4 11:00 Agatha Christie’s England

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The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic* 8:30 Firing Line With Margaret Hoover* 9:00 Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova And Chris Evert, S1 E3* 10:00 Antiques Roadshow Recut: Idaho, pt 1

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Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates, S38 E3 8:00 NOVA: Dog Tales 9:00 NOVA: Cat Tales 10:00 Finding Your Roots: Chosen 11:00 Farther Brown: The Island Of Dreams, S9 E7

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Back In Time* Back In Time* Midsomer Murders: The Stitcher Society, S22 E1 9:00 Midsomer Murders: The Stitcher Society, S22 E1 10:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E5 11:00 Miss Friman’s War, S1 E1*

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2024 DNC Convention Coverage* 10:00 Finding Your Roots: Activist Roots 11:00 Father Brown: The Wayward Girls, S9 E8

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2024 DNC Convention Coverage* 10:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E6 11:00 Miss Friman’s War, S1 E2

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The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic* 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover* 9:00 Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night 10:30 Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

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7:00 Nature: American Ocelot 8:00 Odysseus Returns* 10:00 Finding Your Roots: On Broadway 11:00 Father Brown: The Enigma Of Antigonish, S9 E9

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In Search Of Resolution* Midsomer Murders: Happy Families, S22 E1 9:00 Midsomer Murders: Happy Families, S22 E2 10:00 Death In Paradise, S3 E7 11:00 Miss Friman’s War, S1 E3*

The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic* 9:00 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover* 10:00 Counting Your Vote: Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover* 11:00 American Masters: Black Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames*

Lawrence Welk: Concert In The Park 8:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Four And Twenty Blackbirds, S1 E4 9:00 OETA Movie Club: Dirty Dancing 11:00 Austin City Limits

Lawrence Welk: Salute To Our Senior Citizens 8:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Third Floor Flat, S1 E5 9:00 OETA Movie Club: Kinky Boots 11:00 Austin City Limits

Lawrence Welk: Salute To Nashville 8:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Triangle At Rhodes, S1 E6 9:00 OETA Movie Club: A Fish Called Wanda 11:00 Austin City Limits

Lawrence Welk: Academy Awards 8:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Problem At Sea, S1 E7 9:00 OETA Movie Club: The Queen 11:06 Austin City Limits

Moments To Remember Revival 69: The Concert That Rocked The World 10:00 John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky

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What to Watch

OETA Passport

Call The Midwife Beginning Wednesday, August 1

Rewatch and binge Seasons 10-13 with Passport before each season rebroadcasts in late August and early September.

Call the Midwife, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth, tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London’s East End. Inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

OETA Create

Life Of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets Wednesday, August 1, 6 p.m.

Chef Maria Loi, owner of Manhattan’s acclaimed Loi Estiatorio and known as the ‘Julia Child of Greece,’ takes us on a culinary journey across Greece.

From the Athens rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne to a boat off Naxos Island and a mushroom farm on Evia, Loi reveals the secrets of authentic regional dishes, offering an insider’s tour of her homeland from her unique perspective.

OETA World

Doc World - New Episodes Wednesdays August 1, 8, 15 at 7 p.m.

DOC WORLD brings international documentaries from around the globe to a US audience. The films explore social concerns, cultural touchstones, political hot topics and environmental issues, revealing the commonalities and differences that peoples and cultures experience. Told with authentic voices, the series offers a unique and contemporary window into stories that surprise, inform and delight.

Mecha Builders OETA Kids

Weekday mornings at 6:30 a.m.

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An adventurous trio exploring a world that needs heroes now more than ever. Incredible challenges await these titans; including the fact they’ve never been heroes before… because they’re Elmo, Abby and Cookie Monster!

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Fons & Porter

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Fit 2 Stitch

This Old House

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America’s Test Kitchen*

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Milk Street

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Cook’s Country

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Lidia’s Kitchen

Nature: Primates: Cook’s Country Secrets Of Survival, E1 Lidia’s Kitchen*

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Oklahoma Gardening*

Oklahoma Gardening*

Finding Your Roots: Rising From The Ashes

Sea Change: The Gulf Of Maine, A Nova Special, E2*

America’s Test Kitchen* Milk Street

Finding Your Roots: Family: Lost And Found

Nature: Primates: Family Matters, E2

Sea Change: The Gulf Of Maine, A Nova Special, E3*

America’s Test Kitchen* Milk Street Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen* Oklahoma Gardening*

Finding Your Roots: Chosen

Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates, E3

NOVA: Dog Tales

America’s Test Kitchen* Milk Street Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen* Oklahoma Gardening*

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Garden Smart*

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American Woodshop

Washington Week*

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This Old House

The Chavis Chronicles

This Old House

The Chavis Chronicles

This Old House

The Chavis Chronicles

This Old House

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Ask This Old House

Overheard*

Ask This Old House

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Steppin’ Out*

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Secrets Of Survival, E1

3:00 Celebrity Antiques

Road Trip: Stephen Tompkinson & 3:30 Hayley Mills

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Antiques Roadshow: Indianapolis, Hour 3

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Battle Of Honey Springs*

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The Oklahoma News Report* Outdoor Oklahoma* Oklahoma Gardening* Osiyo* Rick Steves’ Outside: Beyond The Lens* Lawrence Welk: Concert In The Park

The Oklahoma News Report* PBS News Weekend*

Garden Smart*

Steppin’ Out*

Nature: Primates: Family Matters, E2

The Oklahoma News Report* Outdoor Oklahoma*

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Rick Tomlinson & MIcky Starke

Oklahoma Gardening*

Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour 1

Rick Steves’

Back In Time*

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Outside: Beyond The Lens Lawrence Welk: Salute To Our Senior Citizens

The Oklahoma News Report* Father Brown: The New Order, S3 E2

PBS News Weekend*

Garden Smart*

Steppin’ Out* Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates, E3

Garden Smart*

The Oklahoma News Report* Outdoor Oklahoma*

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton

Oklahoma Gardening*

Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour 2

Rick Steves’

Back In Time*

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Outside: Beyond The Lens* Lawrence Welk: Salute To Nashville

The Oklahoma News Report* Father Brown: The Island Of Dreams, S9 E7

PBS News Weekend*

Steppin’ Out*

Nature: The Serengeti Rules

Finding Your Roots: Activist Roots Easy Yoga For Arthritis Nature: The Serengeti Rules 5 Minute Yoga Fix NOVA: Bat Superpowers

Washington Week* Memory Makeover With Daniel Amen, The Chavis MD Chronicles Overheard*

The Oklahoma News Report* Outdoor Oklahoma*

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Sharon Maughan & Tina Hobley

Oklahoma Gardening*

Antiques Roadshow Portland, Hour 3

Rick Steves’: Iceland

Back In Time*

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PBS News Weekend*

Ken Burns: The National Parks

Osiyo*

Ken Burns: The Civil War

Lawrence Welk: Academy Awards

The Oklahoma News Report* Father Brown: The Wayward Girls, S9 E8

Easy Yoga: The Secret To Strength And Balance

Father Brown: The Enigma Of Antogonish, S9 E9

Moments To Remember

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Evolution Earth: Earth

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Heart of Stone: The Burren: Heart of Stone: Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg FRI 8/2 The Burren: Symphony of Life Song of Our Ancestors and John McEnroe

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Oklahoma Outdoor Sunup Osiyo Leon Russell: The Tribute Gardening Oklahoma History Live from the Nature: Primates: Secrets Finding Your Roots: Rising with David LBJ Library of Survival from the Ashes

MON 8/5 Back In Time Back In Time Back In Time Back In Time Back In Time Back In Time TUE 8/6

NOVA: Operation Bridge Rescue

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P.O.V.Fauna

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Evolution Earth: Islands

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Planet California: Rivers of Gold Oklahoma Outdoor Gardening Oklahoma

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Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special

Rivers of Life: Nile

Frontine: Korea’s Adoption Reckoning Doc World: Ukrainian Storybox: On Grizzly Voices of War Ground Planet California: Close Gods of Tennis: Martina Encounters Navratilova and Chris Gallery Battle Sunup OSIYO America of Honey

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Doc World: Crossings

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BBC The Burren: Heart of Stone: World News Symphony of Life

PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour

Nova: Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire

Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special

Independent Lens: One with the Whale

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Evolution Earth: Heat

Rivers of Life: Amazon

A Boston (R)Evolution

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NOVA: Dog Tales

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Madagascar: Islands of Wonder Oklahoma Evolution Earth: Ice Gardening

Strangers FRI 8/23 Human Footprint: In Paradise

Horse Relative

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Colombia - Wild and Free: Two Rivers

Playas: The WED 8/28 Land of Little

Forest Her: The Next

Ireland’s Wild Coast

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BBC Independent Lens: One with World News the Whale

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BBC Doc World: Ganden: A Joyful World News Land BBC Earth’s Natural Wonders: World News Extreme Wonders

DW BBC Life from Above: Moving The Day World News Planet DW BBC Rivers of Life: Mississippi: Life from Above: Colorful NOVA: Cat Tales The Day World News Planet The Mississippi Life from Above: Patterned Stories from Stories from Borneo: Islands of Wonder Hawaii: Islands of Wonder Planet the Stage the Stage Wild Hope

Doc World: Facing The Dragon Human Footprint: Top Predator

Stories from the Stage

Chihuly: Raptors!

Roll Life from Above: Changing Kings The Dice of the Planet

Human Footprint: Man’s Best Friend

Nova: Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire

PBS NewsHour

Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride NOVA: Dog Tales Madagascar: Islands of Wonder Doc World: Facing The Dragon

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BBC World News

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BBC Human Footprint: Strangers World News In Paradise

Colombia - Wild and Free: From The Pacific to the

VOCES: Almost American

Human Footprint: The Replacements Oklahoma Gardening

Stories from the Stage

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DW The Day

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Rivers of Life: Zambezi

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Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret

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Colombia - Wild and Free: Two Rivers BBC Playas: The VOCES: World News Land of Little Almost

Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch

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Human Footprint: The Ground Below

PBS NewsHour

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BBC World News

Human Footprint: The Replacements

Leon Russell: The Tribute

Doc World: The Guardians

Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses

THU 8/29 Evolution Earth: Grasslands Doc World: The Guardians

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Nature: Primates: Family Matters

Raptors! Independent Lens: The Big Oklahoma Outdoor Gallery Doc World: Facing The Dragon Sunup OSIYO Back In Time Kings of the Payback Gardening Oklahoma America History Live from the Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Dogs in the Wild, A Nature NOVA: Dog Tales with David LBJ Library Miniseries: Meet The Family Miniseries: Secrets of Miniseries: Meet The Family Miniseries: Defending Wild

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Butterfly Oklahoma Outdoor Doc World: Ganden: A Joyful Land P.O.V. Liquor Store Dreams Sunup OSIYO Back In Time Back In Time Town, USA Gardening Oklahoma History Nature: Primates: Protecting Nature: Primates: Protecting Live from the Finding Your Roots: Chosen Magical Land of Oz: Human Outback: Return of the Wet with David Primates Primates

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Doc World: Ukrainian Storybox: Planet California: Rivers of Gold

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Doc World: Ukrainian Storybox: Voices of War

Butterfly Town, USA

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Independent Lens: Storming Caesars Palace

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Outdoor Oklahoma

Human Footprint: The Urban Jungle Sunup

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Beauty on the Wing: Life Independent Lens: Soul Food Story of the Monarch Junkies 13 AUGUST 2024

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Bill and Karen Anderson - Holdenville, OK Dr. Dewayne Andrews - Edmond, OK Lona Barrick - Ada, OK Mary Culver Carlile, MD - Enid, OK Kathy Crews - OKC, OK D.R. Cromer - Tulsa, OK Melba and William Dagy - Grove, OK Don and Beverly Davis - Edmond, OK Nanu and Fred Dorwart - Tulsa, OK Gay Downing - Bixby, OK James and Emily Dunagin - OKC, OK Ken and Mary Ann Fergeson - Altus, OK Steve Hallgren and Gerry Auel - Stillwater, OK Richard Hauschild - Edmond, OK Mark and Mary Jo Fortuna - Edmond, OK Charles and Sharon Johnson - Edmond, OK Scott and Karen Love - Bartlesville, OK Jean McLaughlin - OKC, OK Tony and Marian Moon - Arcadia, OK Hart and Marty Morris - Coweta, OK John and Sara Morrison - Norman, OK Carol Enkoji and Richard Nelson - Ardmore, OK

Executive Producer Level Members Marvin and Barbara Jirous - OKC, OK

Carolyn Kornegay and Wallace Owens - Guthrie, OK John and Marla Palovik - Tulsa, OK Doris Piatak - Tulsa, OK

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Brad and Jean Rickelman - Stillwater, OK

Mary Helen and Gary Buttman Trust - Bartlesville, OK Puterbaugh Foundation - McAlester, OK

Jo Ellen Rogers - Tahlequah, OK

Director Level Members

Pat and Fred Schonwald, Jr. - Nichols Hills, OK Linda Simonton and Thomas Rueb - Arcadia, OK Sandra and Clifford Shea - Tulsa, OK

Beatrix Barr - Dover, OK

Vicki Lampley-Dallas & Vina Louise Showers - OKC, OK

Jeff and Melanie DeFehr - Weatherford, OK

Dr. Robert and Pamela Spinks - Jones, OK

Dr. Andrew and Diana Frost - Norman, OK

Becky Engle Terhune - Tulsa, OK

Cathy and Steve Herrin - Tulsa, OK

Barbara and John Turner - Tulsa, OK

John and Jane Kenney - OKC, OK

Forrest W. Underwood - Tulsa, OK

Barbara J. Klein from Warr Acres, OK

Janie and Richard Westbrook - OKC, OK

John and Suzie Liljestrand - OKC, OK

Renate and Chuck Wiggin - OKC, OK

J. Fran Parkhill - Ardmore, OK

Jim and Martha Yeats - Tulsa, OK

Phil and Gayle Anne Roberts - Edmond, OK 14 Wittrock AUGUST 2024 Monica - Edmond, OK

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Leon Russell, an award-winning musician and a significant collaborator with some of the biggest artists of the 1960s and ’70s, recorded at least 31 albums and 430 songs.

“Leon Russell: The Tribute,” filmed in 2019 at his Tulsa alma mater, Will Rogers High School, celebrates his life and 60-year career.

Premieres Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.