Odyssey: March 2023

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Encores Fridays at 11 pm

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Creek (1983) March

A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together. Starring: Robert Duvall • Tess Harper • Betty Buckley

Cross Creek (1983) • March 25

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida’s backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature. Starring: Mary Steenburgen • Rip Torn • Peter Coyote

A ghost writer, hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy.

Starring: Ewan McGregor • Jon Bernthal • Tim Preece

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

OKC Broadway

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

The Puterbaugh Foundation

Raising Cane’s

The Richison Family Foundation

Senior Helpers

Tom Johnson Investment Management, LLC

Vyve Broadband

A Note from Polly

Whether or not March comes in as a lion or a lamb, OETA is dropping a lion’s share of fresh programs this Women’s History Month. This month in the performing arts, be ready to turn your eyes and tune your ears. A highly anticipated new staged concert of Les Miserables airs Sunday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. For fans of the movie The Hours, Great Performances has fashioned it into a modern opera with powerful, melodious female leads, at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 17. And American Masters: In the Making explores the works of several emerging musicians, poets and artists, and airs Friday, March 24 at 9 p.m.

Finally, join us for OETA’s own Gallery America Special for its inside look at Oklahoma’s art scene Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. As spring approaches, so too do the season premieres of our period dramas Call the Midwife, Sanditon, and Marie Antoinette, featuring complex stories of female empowerment and success, beginning Sunday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Also this spring, all of us Antiques Roadshow fans will want to check out Celebrity Antiques Road Trip beginning Saturday, March 18 at 3 p.m., followed by more Antiques Roadshow.

We’d also like to take a moment to thank those of you who have donated your used or inoperable vehicles to OETA through our CARS program. When you donate a vehicle, the funds for it go to continuing our local programs like the Oklahoma News Report, Gallery America, and Back in Time.

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All new Call the Midwife, Sanditon, and Marie Antoinette

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Marie Antoinette

In honor of Women’s History Month, OETA is proud to feature programs that celebrate women’s stories. These programs offer inspiring and entertaining tales of female empowerment, resilience, and success. From fan favorites like Call the Midwife, and Sanditon, to the critically acclaimed Marie Antoinette, there’s something here for every viewer.

First up is Call the Midwife. It’s 1968, and the nuns and nurses from Nonnatus House return for more midwifery and family life. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, and tension in Poplar arises following the effects of Enoch Powell’s “Rivers of Blood” speech. Call the Midwife premieres Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

Next up, is the much loved Sanditon series. MASTERPIECE has announced that the upcoming third season of Sanditon, the show that ignited a passionate fanbase and was described by the press as “lush and fun” (The New York Times) will be its final season. Susanne Simpson, Executive Producer of MASTERPIECE says, “Sanditon has been an incredibly special series for MASTERPIECE,

and we know it has found its way into the hearts of countless fans. While we are sad to say goodbye to the series, we know our audience has a lot to look forward to in this new season.” Fans will be greeted by returning characters plus joining the series are several new characters that will bring drama, laughter,and romance along with them. The third and final season returns viewers to the seaside resort of Sanditon for the conclusion of Charlotte and Georgiana’s stories. Sanditon premieres Sunday, March 19 at 8:00 pm.

Lastly, we bring you an all new program, Marie Antoinette, which chronicles the infamous historical figure’s beginnings from a young dauphine to the last queen of France. The new series follows a young Marie Antoinette as she learns the rules and secrets of the court and attempts to recreate Versailles in her image: free, independent and feminist. But her successes provokes jealousy and rivalry, and her royal enemies will do everything they can to bring her down. The eight-episode series stars Emilia Schüle (“Berlin Dance School”) as the title character, with Louis Cunningham (“Bridgerton”) as the dauphin of France, Louis XVI. Marie Antoinette premieres Sunday, March 19 at 10:00 pm.

Call the Midwife

Marie Antoinette

Sanditon

What to Watch

Women’s

Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour - The Concert

Sunday, March 12 • 4:30 pm

History

Walter Anderson: Extraordinary Life and Art...

Thursday, March 16 • 7:00 pm

Meet Walter Anderson. He was a painter, potter, and sculptor whose genius was realized only after the posthumous discovery of hundreds of previously unknown works.

Great Performances at the Met: The Hours

Friday, March 17 • 9:00 pm

Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera from composer Kevin Puts, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway.” Month

American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci

Tuesday, March 21 • 7:00 pm

American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci follows Dr. Fauci across fourteen months, showing a rarely seen side of this passionate scientist, husband, father and public servant as he battles a devastating pandemic.

Endeavour: A Countdown to the Final Goodbye*

Sanditon, S2 E1-2 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

Daylight Savings

7:00

Antiques Roadshow: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Hour 3*

Great Performances: Remember This* Big Sonia

Call the Midwife, S12 E1* Sanditon, S3 E1* Around the World in 80 Days, pt. 1 Marie Antoinette, pt. 1* Hope Street, S1 E9*

8:00 9:00

10:30 11:00

Antiques Roadshow: Body of Work

Independent Lens: Storming Caesars Palace* Ear to the Common Ground* Midsomer Murders

Roadshow: Did Grandma Lie?*

Antiques Roadshow: True Colors

Independent Lens: Hidden Letters* Ear to the Common Ground*

Murders

Denotes Pledge Programming

Denotes Local Programming

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

* Denotes Premiere

Finding Your Roots: Anchormen*

JOE BONAMASSA

Joe Bonamassa: Tales Of Time is a live performance of Joe Bonamassa’s latest studio album, “Time Clocks” - a sprawling and expansive musical undertaking filmed in August 2022 at the iconic Red Rock.

During the program, OETA will offer tickets to his latest tour, $300-pair OR $400-pair plus soundcheck passes. Available 11/5 at OKC Civic Center Music Hall or 11/8 at Tulsa Theater.

Encore presentation March 10 at 11 pm.

What to Watch

Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story

Tuesday, March 21 • 10:00 pm

Awakening in Taos tells the story of Mabel Dodge Luhan’s personal evolution as a writer, salon hostess, art patroness and social activist, and a resident of New Mexico.

American Masters: In the Making

Friday, March 24 • 9:00 pm

In this inspiring film, artists J’Nai Bridges and Rissi Palmer return to the stage to work on two very personal projects, and to break down barriers in opera and country music.

Independent Lens: Hidden Letters

Monday, March 27 • 9:00 pm

Spanning past and present, Hidden Letters follows two millennial Chinese women, connected by their fascination with the secret language of sisterhood and their desire to protect it.

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Friday, March 31 • 9:00 pm

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell receives the 2023 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C.

See a full schedule at OETA.tv

PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

The EggLife’s Perfect Invention Finding Your Roots: Breaking Silences

The Mighty Weasel Finding Your Roots: Mexican Roots Nature: The EggLife’s Perfect Invention

Nature: The Mighty Weasel

MON 3/20 Reel South: First Lady of the Revolution

American Revolutionary SAT 3/18 America ReFramed: A Decent Home Oklahoma Gardening Outdoor Oklahoma SUNUP Back in Time Gallery America Back in Time PBS

The Serengeti Rules Finding Your Roots: No Irish Need Apply

Day POV: Advocate Stories from the Stage

TUE 3/21 NOVA: KilaueaHawaii on Fire Secrets of the Dead: A Samurai in the Vatican Expedition with Steve Backshall - No Turning...

Masters: TonyA Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci

Osiyo Orchard House Without a Whisper

Your Roots: Secrets & Lies

Reel South: First Lady of the Revolution

KilaueaHawaii on Fire

Daring

OETA Producer’s Club Members

Executive Producer Level Members

Marvin and Barbara Jirous - Oklahoma City, OK

Producer Level Members

Mary Helen and Gary Buttman Trust - Bartlesville, OK

Director Level Members

Beatrix Barr - Dover, OK

Steve and Cathy Herrin - Tulsa, OK

John and Jane Kenney - Oklahoma City, 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

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

Joe and Karen Leonard Charitable Fund - Edmond, OK

Richard Lieser - Tulsa, OK

John and Suzie Liljestrand - Oklahoma City, OK

Scott D. and Karen L. Love - Bartlesville, OK

Majors Family Trust - Moore, OK

David and Jean McLaughlin - Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Robin and Mr. McMurry - Oklahoma City, OK

John and Sara Morrison - Norman, OK

Carol Enkoji and Richard Nelson - Ardmore, OK

Brad and Jean Rickelman - Stillwater, OK

Joan Payne - Oklahoma City, OK

Doris Piatak - Tulsa, OK

Jo Ellen Rogers - Tahlequah, OK

Linda Simonton and Thomas Rueb - Arcadia, OK

Becky Engle Terhune - Tulsa, OK

Barbara and John Turner - Tulsa, OK

Renate and Chuck Wiggin - Oklahoma City, OK

Jim and Martha Yeats - Tulsa, OK

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Life of Loi

My Greek Table

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PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

Best of Joy of Painting Lucky Chow

Tastemakers Cook’s Country

My Greek Table Milk Street

America’s Test Kitchen

America’s Test Kitchen Daytripper Weeknight Meals New Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Rick Steves’ Europe Milk Street My Greek Table

Life of Loi

of Loi

Road Adventures Best of Joy of Painting Lucky Chow

Kitchen My Greek Table Heart & Soul Cook’s Country

of Joy of Painting Lucky Chow Life of Loi Lidia’s Kitchen

How to Cook Well Mexican Table Milk Street Travels w/ Darley Lucky Chow Gallery America Pledge Special Rick Steves’

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: Stone Age to Ancient Greece

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: Ancient Rome

Mexican Table

Craft in America: Home

Weeknight Meals Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Cleared for...

Simply Ming America’s Test Kitchen

Cook’s Country

Heart & Soul Cook’s Country

In Julia’s Kitchen Cook’s Country Gallery America

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: The Middle Ages

My Greek Table Lidia’s Kitchen Milk Street America’s Test Kitchen Fons & Porter Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: The Renaissance

Best of Sewing

Rick Steves’ Europe

Best of Joy of Painting

In the Americas Life of Loi Best of Sewing

America’s Test Kitchen

Weeknight Meals New Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Best of Joy of Painting Life of Loi Milk Street Fons & Porter Rick Steves’ Europe Daytripper

Fons & Porter Fons & Porter

Lidia’s Kitchen Craftman’s Legacy Rick Steves’ Europe Lidia’s Kitchen

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: All Systems...

Weeknight Meals Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton: Coal Miner’s...

Real Road Adventures Life of Loi Best of Joy of Painting

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: Baroque Kitchen Queens Mexican Table

In Julia’s Kitchen Tastemakers Ciao Italia Cook’s Country Best of Joy of Painting

This Old House

It’s Sew Easy Best of Joy of Painting

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe: The Modern Age

My Greek Table Lidia’s Kitchen Milk Street

America’s Test Kitchen

For March pledge, Gallery America will be revisiting a few recent shows, including the Western Oklahoma Roadtrip, Lowriders of Oklahoma City and a meal at Ma Der Lao, the New York Times pick for best food in Oklahoma.

Dated Material: Postmaster, Please Deliver By February 28, 2023