Starring: Steve McQueen • James Garner • Richard Attenborough • Charles Bronson
James Coburn • Donald Pleasence • James Donald • Gordon Jackson
“The Great Escape” (1963) is about Allied prisoners of war plotting a massive escape from a German POW camp during World War II. They meticulously plan to tunnel out and break free, facing numerous challenges, with the ultimate goal of reaching neutral territory and sabotaging the German war effort.
JULY 13
The
Founder (2016)
Starring: Michael Keaton • Nick Offerman • John Carroll Lynch • Laura Dern
“The Founder” (2016) chronicles Ray Kroc’s transformation of the McDonald brothers’ innovative fast-food restaurant into a global franchise empire. It explores Kroc’s ambition, business acumen, and the ethical dilemmas he faces, highlighting his relentless pursuit of success at the expense of the original founders’ vision.
JULY 20
To Catch A Thief (1955)
Starring: Cary Grant • Grace Kelly • Jessie Royce Landis • John Williams
“To Catch a Thief” (1955) follows retired cat burglar John Robie, who must clear his name after a series of jewel heists resemble his old crimes. Set on the French Riviera, Robie teams up with wealthy heiress Frances Stevens to catch the real thief and restore his reputation.
“Hugo” (2011) follows an orphaned boy, Hugo Cabret, living in a Paris train station. As he maintains the station’s clocks, Hugo seeks to unlock the mystery of a broken automaton left by his father. His quest leads him to a reclusive filmmaker and unveils the magic of early cinema.
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VIEWER COMMENTS
I could always turnoff the problems and find programs that inform, education as well as entertain on OETA.
A NOTE FROM POLLY
As the summer sun hits it peak during the day and fireworks light up the night sky, one of our most-watched programs of the year, “A Capitol Fourth,” will air Thursday, July 4 at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Join us in celebrating our nation’s independence with a spectacular display of music and fireworks, reflecting the American spirit within our hearts.
We also have some gripping Team USA features leading up to the Summer Olympics. On Tuesday, July 9th at 8 p.m., “American Experience: Boys of ’36” presents the inspiring story of a blue-collar American rowing team’s triumph at the Olympics during the Great Depression and the rise of Naziism. Get more out of a summer of sports on Tuesday, July 23rd at 8 p.m. by tuning into our 3-part series “Gods of Tennis,” which chronicles legendary matches and groundbreaking global achievements of tennis greats.
Another delicious summer treat to savor Mondays at 8 p.m. is the return of “The Great American Recipe,” celebrating the melting pot flavors of home cooking and cultural heritage. Allow the sizzling new season of “Hotel Portofino” to take you away on a summer holiday beginning Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m., where high society enjoys the glamour of beachside life.
OETA has provided the most entertaining programs for me. Wednesday night is dedicated to Nature and Nova and I look forward to those every week.
OETA just gets better every year. I love all of the Sunday night shows, Midsummer Murders always has me on the edge of my seat and a smile on my face.
Finally, in preparation of our presidential election, the Republican National Convention will take center stage this month. Tune in to “PBS NewsHour” beginning Monday, July 15th at 7 p.m. for comprehensive coverage as the party nominates its candidates for President and Vice President.
As always, thank you for your continued support! Your generous donations make it possible for us to provide quality shows that educate, entertain, and inspire across the state.
Executive Director, OETA
Watch The Boys Of 36 Tuesday, July 9 at 8:00 pm
In the summer of 1936, nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and the nation by storm when they captured the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Berlin. These sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers overcame tremendous hardships—psychological, physical and economic—to beat not only the Ivy League teams of the East Coast but also Adolf Hitler’s elite German rowers. Featuring interviews with Brown, historians and surviving children of the 1936 Washington team, The Boys of ’36 recounts their unexpected victory and the obstacles they overcame to achieve it, giving hope to a nation struggling to emerge from the
Watch Jesse Owens Tuesday, July 9 at 9:00 pm
He was the most famous athlete of his time, whose stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world, even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, his grace and athleticism rallied crowds around the globe. Yet when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he couldn’t even ride in the front of a bus. Jesse Ow ens is the story of the 22-year-old son of a sharecropper who triumphed over adversity to become a hero and world champion. But his story is also about the elusive, fleeting quality of fame and the way Americans idolize athletes when they suit our purpose and forget them once they don’t.
GODS OF TENNIS
Rebels, rockstars, revolutionaries. On court, they were legends. Off court, they challenged the world. Ashe, McEnroe, Borg, King, Navratilova, Evert.
In the pantheon of sports, tennis has always held a unique allure. Its blend of grace, power, strategy, and sheer athleticism has captivated millions worldwide. Yet, what truly elevates tennis from a mere sport to a cultural phenomenon are the players who mastered the game and transcended it, becoming legends in their own right. “Gods of Tennis,” the latest documentary series, pays homage to these iconic figures, offering a riveting exploration of their lives, careers, and indelible impact on and off the court.
In an era where the lines between sports, entertainment, and activism are increasingly blurred, “Gods of Tennis” is a timely reminder of the power of individual excellence to inspire collective progress. It celebrates not just the victories on the court, but the enduring legacies that these athletes have built through their character, courage, and commitment.
Catch the debut episode of this three-part series
July 23rd at 8:00 pm.
What to Watch
Hope In The Water
Wednesday, July 3 at 8:00 p.m.
From Emmy Award-winning producer Andrew Zimmern, in collaboration with multi-award-winner and storytelling visionary David E. Kelley, Hope in the Water explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.
A Capitol Fourth
Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m.
On July Fourth, A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day celebration, honors the nation’s birthday with an all-star salute. For over 40 years, this televised event has featured superstars like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Dolly Parton, delivering top American entertainment and creating a spectacular national birthday party.
RNC Convention Coverage
Monday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m.
The 2024 RNC (Republican National Convention) will gather Republican delegates, party leaders, and members to nominate the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 election. The event will feature speeches, platform discussions, and strategic planning, aiming to unify and energize the party for the upcoming electoral campaign.
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
Friday, July 22 at 10:00 p.m.
“Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” explores the experiences of 18 African American Olympians at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Amidst Jim Crow laws and Nazi propaganda, the film follows their journey, highlighting their defiance of racial prejudice and their representation of a divided America on the world’s grandest athletic stage.
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PRIMETIME JULY
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Professor T, S3 E4*
Grantchester, S9 E4*
D.I. Ray, S2 E4
Van Der Valk, S5 E1
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Professor T, S3 E5*
Grantchester, S9 E5*
D.I. Ray, S2 E5
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
Antiques Roadshow: Fort Worth, Hour 3
Disco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution: Stayin’ Alive, S1 E3* Icon: Music Through The Lens: On The Wall, S1 Death In Paradise, S5 E6 1 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00
The Great American Recipe: A Spoonful Of Love, S3 E3* POV Hummingbirds* Poetry In America* Midsomer Murders: Blue Herrings, S3 E3 pt 1
Antiques Roadshow: Indianapolis, Hour 1
Professor T, S3 E6*
Grantchester, S9 E6*
D.I. Ray, S2 E6
Van Der Valk, S5 E3 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
Hotel Portofino, S3 E1*
Granchester On Masterpiece, S9 E7*
Inside The Mind Of Agatha Christie Cobra, S3 E1*
Van Der Valk, S5 E1
Finding Your Roots: Hidden Kin Finding Your Roots: Forgotten Journeys
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
Finding Your Roots: Salem’s Lot Boys Of 36: American Experience Jesse Owens: American Experience Voces On PBS: From Here/From There Death In Paradise, S5 E7
Antiques Roadshow: Indianapolis, Hour 2
The Great American Recipe: The Home Baked, S3 E4* POV Is There Anybody Out There* Poetry In America* Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
The Great American Recipe: A Celebration Of Flavors, S3 E5* Antiques Roadshow: Mansion Masterpieces Olympic Pride, American Prejudice* 2 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
The Great American Recipe: Outside The Comfort Of Your Kitchen, S3 E6* POV: Against The Tide Poetry In America 7:00 10:00 11:00
RNC Convention Coverage* 10 Parks That Changed America Midsomer Murders: Judgment Day, S3 E1
Van Der Valk, S5 E2 7:00 10:00 11:00
RNC Convention Coverage* 10 Homes That Changed America Death In Paradise, S5 E8 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00
Antiques Roadshow: Indianapolis, Hour 3
Finding Your Roots: Risin From The Ashes Gods Of Tennis: Bjorn Borg And John McEnroe, S1 E2* Frontline TBA TBA Death In Paradise, S3 E2 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:30
Finding Your Roots: Far From Home Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe, S1 E1* Frontline: South Korea’s Adoption Reckoning* Unadopted Death In Paradise, S3 E1 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
11:00
Dynamic Planet: Water, S1 E3*
Hope In The Water: Changing The Menu, S1 E3*
NOVA: Ice Age Footprints
Finding Your Roots: Hidden Kin
Father Brown: Menace Of Mephistopheles, S9 E1
A Capitol Fourth*
A Capitol Fourth*
Death In Paradise, S5, E7 Marriage, S1 E3*
Dynamic Planet: Earth, S1 E4*
NOVA: Ancient Builders Of The Amazon
NOVA: Emperor’s Ghost Army
Finding Your Roots: Salem’s Lot
Father Brown: The Vipers Tongue, S9 E2
7:00 10:00 11:00
Finding Your Roots: Fighters
Father Brown: The Requiem For The Dead, S9 E3
Back In Time* Gallery America*
Midsomer Murders: Judgment Day, S3 E1
Midsomer Murders: Judgment Day, S3 E2
Death In Paradise, S5 E8
Marriage, S1 E4*
RNC Convention Coverage*
Death In Paradise, S3 E1
Margaret: The Rebel Princess, S1 E1
The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic*
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover* Iconic America: Our Symbols And Stories Roots Of Comedy With Jesus Trejo, S1 E6*
The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic*
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover* Benjamin Franklin: Join Or Die, S1 E1
OETA Movie Club: The Great Escape 7:00 8:00 9:00
Lawrence Welk: Harvest on The Farm
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Jewel Robbery At The Grand Metropolitan, S5 E8
OETA Movie Club: The Great Escape 7:00 8:00 9:00 11:00
Lawrence Welk: Big Band Memories
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Adventure Of The Clapham Cook, S1 E1
OETA Movie Club: The Founder Austin City Limits
The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic*
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover* Benjamin Franklin: An American, S1 E2
OETA Movie Club: The Founder 7:00 8:00 9:00 11:00
Lawrence Welk: County Fair
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Murder In The Mews, S1 E2
OETA Movie Club: To Catch A Thief
Austin City Limits
Nature: American Horses
NOVA: Sunken Ship Rescue
Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special Presentation*
Finding Your Roots: Far From Home
Father Brown: The Children Of Kalon, S7 E4
Nature: Primates: Secrets Of Survival, S38 E1
NOVA: Operation Bridge Rescue
Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special Presentation* Finding Your Roots: Rising From The Ashes
Back In Time* Gallery America*
Midsomer Murders: Death Of A Stranger, S3 E1
Midsomer Murders: Death Of A Stranger, S3 E2 Death In Paradise, S3 E2
The Oklahoma News Report* Washington Week With The Atlantic*
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover* Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe, S1 E1* Antiques Roadshow Recut, pt 1 Antiques Roadshow Recut, pt 2 7:00 8:00 9:00 11:06
Lawrence Welk: Hits By Famous Groups
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Adventures Of Johnny Waverly, S1 E3
OETA Movie Club: Hugo Austin City Limits
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What to Watch
Beginning Sunday, June 30th all four seasons of Sherlock, including The Abominable Bride, will be available to stream on Passport.
Sherlock on Masterpiece
Beginning Sunday, June 30th
The world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch), teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman), to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains with his signature deductive reasoning and his stunning lack of social grace.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom - Marathon!
Friday, July 12, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
J SCHWANKE’S LIFE IN BLOOM is all about flowers. Host J Schwanke provides a wealth of ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings and demonstrates how living a life surrounded by colorful blossoms can reduce stress, instill wellness, and enhance happiness.
Stories From The Stage 5 Hour Marathon!
Sunday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Stories From The Stage invites storytellers from around the world to share extraordinary tales of what it means to be human. Each episode features both on-stage performances and interviews about their inspirations and craft, and the meaning behind their stories.
Brambletown
Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m.
A musical film about Fox and Badger, lifelong friends who return home to Brambletown. As they discover new sides of themselves, their friendship, and the community, they learn that even in the darkest moments, they still have the power to heal.
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell
This with Jerry Yarnell
This With Jerry Yarnell
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell Market to Market*
Best of Joy of Painting*
Welcome To My Farm*
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This Old House
Finding Your Roots: Hidden Kin
Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen*
Gardening* Garden Smart* Ask This Old House This Old House
Woodshop
Out* Dynamic Planet: Water, S1 E3*
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Angela Rippon And Gloria Hunniford Antiques Roadshow: Fort Worth, Hour 3
Dynamic Planet: Water, S1 E3*
Hope In Water: Changing The Menu, S1 E3
Washington Week*
The Chavis Chronicles Overheard* The Oklahoma News Report*
Gardening*
America’s Test Kitchen*
Milk Street
This Old House
Finding Your Roots: Salem’s Lot
America*
Oklahoma News Report*
PBS News Weekend*
Rick Steves’ Outside: Beyond The Lens
Lidia’s Kitchen*
Cook’s Country Oklahoma Gardening*
Garden Smart*
This Old House American Woodshop
Ask This Old House
Steppin’ Out*
Dynamic Planet: Earth, S1 E4*
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Natasha Kaplinski And Michael Buerk
Dynamic Planet: Earth, S1 E4*
NOVA: Ancient Builders Of The Amazon
Washington Week*
The Chavis Chronicles Overheard*
The Oklahoma News Report*
Gardening*
Museum, Hour 1 Impossible Builds: Skinny Skyscraper America’s Test Kitchen*
Antiques Roadshow: Indianapolis, Hour 1
Lawrence Welk: Harvest On The Farm Fit 2 Stitch
Back In Time*
The Oklahoma News Report*
Father Brown: The Vipers Tongue, S9 E2
Rick Steves’
Outside: Beyond The Lens
Lawrence Welk: Big Band Memories
Finding Your Roots: Fighters Impossible Builds: Ice World Washington Week*
Test Kitchen*
Country
PBS News Weekend*
Father Brown: The Requiem For The Dead, S9 E3
Ask This Old House
Woodshop Steppin’ Out*
This Old House
The Chavis Chronicles Overheard*
The Oklahoma News Report*
10 Parks That Changed America
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Baroness Oona King And Dame Jenni Murray
Crocker
Gardening*
Rick Steves’
Outside: Beyond The Lens*
Lawrence Welk: County Fair
Father Brown: The Children Of Kalon, S9 E4
Lidia’s Kitchen* Oklahoma Gardening*
Garden Smart*
American Woodshop
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Steppin’ Out*
PBS News Weekend* Fit 2 Stitch Nature: American Horses
Your
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Phil Hammond And Maria McErlane
Nature: American Horses
Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special Presentation
Chavis Chronicles
Antiques Roadshow Indianapolis, Hour 2 This Old House
Back In Time*
The Oklahoma News Report*
PBS News Weekend*
Father Brown: The Final Devotion, S9 E5 Lawrence Welk: Hits By Famous Groups
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To enroll and learn more about the OETA Producer’s Club, visit oeta.tv/producers
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Producer Level Members
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Beatrix Barr - Dover, OK
Jeff and Melanie DeFehr - Weatherford, OK
Dr. Andrew and Diana Frost - Norman, OK
Cathy and Steve Herrin - Tulsa, OK
John and Jane Kenney - OKC, OK
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John and Suzie Liljestrand - OKC, OK
J. Fran Parkhill - Ardmore, OK
Phil and Gayle Anne Roberts - Edmond, OK
Monica Wittrock - Edmond, OK
Star Level Members
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
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Mark and Mary Jo Fortuna - Edmond, OK
Charles and Sharon Johnson - Edmond, OK
Scott and Karen Love - Bartlesville, OK
Dr. Diana Lovell, President of SWOSU - Weatherford, OK
Jean McLaughlin - OKC, OK
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Hart and Marty Morris - Coweta, OK
John and Sara Morrison - Norman, OK
Carol Enkoji and Richard Nelson - Ardmore, OK
Carolyn Kornegay and Wallace Owens - Guthrie, OK
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Doris Piatak - Tulsa, OK
Brad and Jean Rickelman - Stillwater, OK
Jo Ellen Rogers - Tahlequah, OK
Pat and Fred Schonwald, Jr. - Nichols Hills, OK
Linda Simonton and Thomas Rueb - Arcadia, OK
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Vicki Lampley - Dallas & Vina Louise Showers - OKC, OK
Dr. Robert and Pamela Spinks - Jones, OK
Becky Engle Terhune - Tulsa, OK
Barbara and John Turner - Tulsa, OK
Forrest W. Underwood - Tulsa, OK
Janie and Richard Westbrook - OKC, OK
Renate and Chuck Wiggin - OKC, OK
Jim and Martha Yeats - Tulsa, OK
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