Odyssey: June 2023

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Paths of Glory (1957) • June 17

After refusing to attack an enemy position, a general accuses the soldiers of cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them.

Starring: Kirk Douglas • Ralph Meeker • Adolphe Menjou

Inherit the Wind (1960) • June 24

Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. Starring: Spencer Tracy • Fredric March • Gene Kelly

Lilies of the Field (1963) • June 24 at 11:30 pm

A traveling handyman becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert.

Starring: Homer Smith • Lilia Skala • Lisa Mann

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MD Jirous and Barbara Jirous Foundation

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

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A Note from Polly

You may know that PBS stations reach more children, and more parents of young children, in low-income homes than any children’s TV network. In fact, our reach doesn’t end in front of the TV. As the summer approaches and school is no longer in session, OETA is providing high school students exposure to in-demand career paths in Aerospace, a booming Oklahoma industry, through a new initiative called “American Graduate: Jobs Explained.” And on television, our programming provides highly diverse shows for children of all ages such as Nature, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Odd Squad and Sesame Street, to name only a few.

This June we are also featuring fresh, fun, and relevant programs for all ages of our audience. Our summer of mystery and juicy dramas include new episodes of Endeavor, Ridley, and Astrid beginning Sunday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. For Juneteenth, demystify the complex history behind Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, airing Monday, June 12 at 9 p.m. We are also excited to share with you for the first time From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & the American Dream, airing Saturday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. As you can see, we have a little bit of everything for everyone!

Thank you to our donors, who have shown abounding kindness and support toward OETA. Your contributions help us reach Oklahomans from all walks of life within our community, which we will strive to do for years to come.

Executive Director, OETA

AMERICAN GRADUATE: JOBS EXPLAINED

OETA is one of 10 public media stations nationwide selected to create digital career-focused videos to help connect young people with potential careers in the next chapter of the American Graduate public media initiative –American Graduate: Jobs Explained.

Led by The WNET Group and funded by a $3.2 million grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), American Graduate: Jobs Explained focuses on digital content developed by, with and for youth, and shared on social media platforms to help young people stay inspired, commit to continued education and training, and explore potential careers.

After the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic and the Great Resignation, educational institutions and American employers alike are considering how to best prepare the next generation of students for careers. Through American Graduate: Jobs Explained, public media stations will work with local youth to produce social media videos on careers in specific industries. OETA is producing videos about the Aerospace industry and they will be available on Instagram Reels and YouTube with #AerospaceJobs_Explained.

The WNET Group, which is leading the national American Graduate: Jobs Explained effort, worked with CPB to select and collaborate with the 10 stations. Each will create original digital videos about in-demand, lucrative and civic-minded careers in industries like aerospace, healthcare, green transformation, trades, information technology and hospitality. The goal is to not only improve the economy, but also build stronger, informed and more civic-minded communities.

“CPB’s support of the American Graduate initiative helped to increase the high school graduation rate, and now our support of American Graduate: Jobs Explained will help young people discover and prepare for meaningful jobs and careers,” said Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of CPB.

The WNET Group will curate and manage the national American Graduate: Jobs Explained social media accounts, produce a professional development series, and assemble National Business Advisory and National Youth Advisory meetings, among other activities. American Graduate: Jobs Explained will also have a project website, providing a central hub for information about the work, as well as resources for young job seekers. Station partners will convene local business advisory and youth advisory groups and lead in-person or virtual community events, such as educator workshops or job trainings.

“American Graduate: Jobs Explained will connect with students through social media to highlight career paths in their communities.”

Patricia Harrison President and CEO of CPB

What to Watch

Gallery America: Bobby Cornelsen: Hair Apparent

Thursday, June 1 • 7:00 pm

Bobby Cornelsen just wanted travelers on I-40 to smile -- and maybe listen to Joan Jett. So two decades ago, he painted “JOAN JETT 4 PREZ” on his work garage facing the highway.

Aging Matters: Aging with Pride

Thursday, June 1 • 7:30 pm

LGBTQIA+ older adults face unique social, economic and health challenges. Organizations and individuals are working to address loneliness and access to competent, affirming healthcare.

Daniel O’Donnell From Castlebar, Ireland

Saturday, June 10 • 5:00 pm

Join the beloved balladeer for a heartwarming concert of new songs and fan favorites. Even better, we have tickets to see Daniel O’Donnell live! Watch the program for ticket details.

The Great American Recipe: Season 2 Premiere

Monday, June 19 • 8:00 pm

The Great American Recipe is an eightpart uplifting cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos.

Pride Month

Summer of MYSTERY

As summer approaches and Oklahoma temperatures warm up, join us for a very special Summer of Mystery. These new drama-thriller premieres are sure to get your heart rate up, and keep you asking...who done it? Join us Sunday nights as we solve each case.

In this riveting new thriller, retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege DI Carol Farman. Carol is keen to access Ridley’s unique insight into crime-solving which served them so well in the past, but the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist. Watch Ridley Sunday June 18 at 7:00 pm

The curtain drops on the acclaimed detective series, portraying the early years of brooding, gifted Sergeant Endeavour Morse of Thames Valley police in Oxford. Shaun Evans (Vigil) stars in the title role, with Roger Allam (Murder in Provence) as his streetwise superior, DCI Fred Thursday. Endeavour, The Final Season brings this hit series to a close in three suspenseful episodes beginning Sunday, June 18 at 8:00 pm. “Final seasons are especially difficult,” says Susanne Simpson, Executive Producer of MASTERPIECE. “Our audience loves this series, as well as Inspector Morse and Lewis that preceded it. I can promise that these episodes are a beautiful and brilliant ending to this beloved show.” Inspired by MASTERPIECE’s 19872000 series Inspector Morse, starring John Thaw, and based on Colin Dexter’s bestselling mysteries, Endeavour turns back the clock to explore the making of this matchless detective, who spurns his first name to go by just “Morse.” Endeavour first aired in 2012 and has earned a devoted following for Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, and the other principal actors.

Astrid Nielsen works in the library of the judicial police. She has Asperger’s syndrome. With an incredible memory she excels at analyzing files of ongoing investigations. The district commander decides to use it to the fullest, entrusting her with very complex investigations which have remained unsolved to date. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles. Astrid premieres Sunday, June 18 at 11:00 pm.

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Read full program descriptions and keep up to date with any changes at OETA.tv/schedule.

* Denotes Premiere

From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & The American Dream

All Creatures Great and Small the Next Chapter

Grantchester: Investigating Life’s Mysteries* Memory Makeover...

Daniel O’Donnell From Castlebar, Ireland Morse & the Last Endeavour: A Masterpiece Mystery Special* Endeavour: A Countdown to the Final Goodbye Just One Thing with Steven...

Father’s Day

7:00 8:30 10:00

Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song*

Carole King: Home Again*

Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

7:00 8:00 10:00 11:00

Ridley, pt. 1*

Endeavour, S9 E1*

Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge Astrid, pt. 1*

Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, Hour 2

Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, Hour 3

Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts - A Local, USA Special* Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys*

Juneteenth

Antiques Roadshow: Tucson, Hour 1

Great American Recipe,S2 E1*

Antiques Roadshow: Treasure Fever

Becoming Frederick Douglass Midsomer Murders

Finding Your Roots: Hidden in the Genes American Experience: Ruby Ridge Frontline: America’s Dangerous Trucks* Frontline: Boeing’s Fatal Flaw Secret of Her Majesty’s...

Finding Your Roots: Forgotten Journeys

The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song, pt. 1 Independent Lens: Mama Bears Death in Paradise

Antiques Roadshow: Tucson, Hour 2

Great American Recipe,S2 E2*

POV: After Sherman* Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan* Midsomer Murders

Buffalo Soldiers

Finding Your Roots: Hollywood Royalty

The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song, pt. 2 Frontline: Inside the Iranian Uprising* American Experience: Casa Susanna

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What to Watch

Finding Your Roots: Forgotten Journeys

Tuesday, June 20 • 7:00 pm

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.

Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo

Wednesday, June 21 • 9:00 pm

Through the personal & inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms, this film exposes problems in our healthcare system that disproportionately affect women.

Art in the Twenty-First Century: Bodies of Knowledge

Friday, June 23 • 11:00 pm

Finding inspiration outside the studio, a group of acclaimed contemporary artists use history, science, and politics as the raw material to create potent sculptures, paintings, drawings, and public works.

POV: After Sherman

Monday, June 26 • 9:00 pm

Join POV as they celebrate their 36th season! In the wake of Southern violence, After Sherman documents the imparting of wisdom between generations of African Americans on how to survive not just materially, but spiritually.

OETA Producer’s Club Members

The OETA Producer’s Club is an opportunity for OETA members to take their giving to the next level and strengthen the power of public television for all of Oklahoma. By becoming a member of the OETA Producer’s Club, you will increase the impact of your support for OETA’s mission to provide essential educational content and services that inform, inspire, and connect Oklahomans to ideas and information that enrich all our lives.

To enroll and learn more about the OETA Producer’s Club visit oeta.tv/producers

Executive Producer Level Members

Marvin and Barbara Jirous - OKC, OK

Producer Level Members

Mary Helen and Gary Buttman Trust - Bartlesville, OK

Director Level Members

Beatrix Barr - Dover, OK

Cathy and Steve Herrin - Tulsa, OK

John and Jane Kenney - 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

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 - McAlester, OK

Steve Hallgren and Gerry Auel - Stillwater, OK

Richard Hauschild - Edmond, OK

Joe and Karen Leonard Charitable Fund - Edmond, OK

Richard Lieser - Tulsa, OK

John and Suzie Liljestrand - OKC, OK

Scott and Karen Love - Bartlesville, OK

Majors Family Trust - Moore, OK

David and Jean McLaughlin - OKC, OK

Dr. Robin and Mr. McMurry - 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

Joan Payne - OKC, OK

Doris Piatak - Tulsa, OK

Brad and Jean Rickelman - Stillwater, OK

Jo Ellen Rogers - Tahlequah, OK

Linda Simonton and Thomas Rueb - Arcadia, OK

Sandra and Clifford Shea - Tulsa, 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

See a full schedule at OETA.tv

PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

How to Cook Well A Chef’s Life

Plates & Places

Rick Steves’ Europe Milk Street

Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen

Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Back to School

Life in Bloom Garden Smart Growing a Greener World Growing a Greener World

Wild Harvest Travels w/ Darley Best of Joy of Painting Milk Street Kitchen Queens

Moveable Feast

In Julia’s Kitchen Project Smoke Hirsch Lifestyle Cook’s Country Best of Joy of Painting

Craft in America: Neighbors

Cook’s Country Road Food Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Best of Joy of Painting Gallery America Rick Steves’ Europe

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Moving Mom My Greek Table Milk Street Growing a Greener World Craft in America: California

New Orleans Celebrations

Milk Street Curious Traveler Project Fire Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe Garden Fit Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Garden Smart

How to Cook Well Mexican Table Growing a Greener World Rick Steves’ Europe

Growing a Greener World

Life of Loi Daytripper Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Milk Street Life in Bloom

Milk Street Travels w/ Darley Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Milk Street Modern Pioneering

Plates & Places Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Craftsman’s Legacy Craftsman’s Legacy Craftsman’s Legacy Craftsman’s Legacy

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: A Coach’s Life

Road Food Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen

America’s Test Kitchen

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Life’s a Beach Cook’s Country Craft in America: Visionaries Baking w/ Julia Best of Joy of Painting

Plates & Places Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen

Kitchen Queens Mexican Table Project Smoke Hirsch Lifestyle Best of Joy of Painting Craftsman’s Legacy Rick Steves’ Europe Daytripper Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Milk Street New Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Life of Loi

To Dine for w/ Kate Lidia’s Kitchen Milk Street America’s Test Kitchen Craftsman’s Legacy

In the Americas Wild Harvest Craftsman’s Legacy

Gallery America Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Curious Traveler Wild Harvest Lidia’s Kitchen Craftsman’s Legacy Rick Steves’ Europe Best of Joy of Painting

How to Cook Well Mexican Table Milk Street Travels w/ Darley Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Milk Street Craftsman’s Legacy Rick Steves’ Europe

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Home on...

Rick Steves’ Andalucia: Southern Spain Rick Steves’ Best of the Alps Rick Steves’ Rome Rick Steves’ Art of Ancient Rome

Kitchen Queens The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: A Collection... Baking w/ Julia Gallery America Best of Joy of Painting Mexican Table Craft in America: Identity Project Smoke Cook’s Country

Tastemakers Mexican Table

Craft in America: Quilts

Life of Loi Milk Street Daytripper Wild Harvest Rick Steves’ Andalucia: Southern Spain

Lidia’s Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Rick Steves’ Europe

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country Road Food Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen In the Americas Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Art of Ancient Rome Rick Steves’ Europe Project Fire Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves’ Best of the Alps Rick Steves’ Europe Curious Traveler

New Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Rick Steves’ Art of the Modern Age Rick Steves’ Europe Milk Street

To Dine for w/ Kate America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Rome Craft in America: Storytellers Gallery America Wild Harvest Best of Joy of Painting

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Cleared for...

Road Food Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen

Growing a Greener World Garden Fit Yndi Yoga

Best of Joy of Painting Milk Street Yndi Yoga

Plates & Places Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Yndi Yoga Yndi Yoga Yndi Yoga Yndi Yoga Yndi Yoga Yndi Yoga

Garden Smart In the Americas Wild Harvest America’s Test Kitchen

To Dine for w/ Kate Lidia’s Kitchen Milk Street America’s Test Kitchen Yndi Yoga Craft in America: Harmony

In the Americas Best of Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Rick Steves’ Europe

Joy of Painting Wild Harvest Milk Street Yndi

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Our Adobe... Cook’s Country Best of Joy of Painting Kitchen Queens Mexican Table Hirsch Lifestyle Craft in America: Democracy Milk Street Life of Loi New Orleans

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