Inside Story July - August 2021

MEMBER NEWSLETTER • JULY / AUGUST 2021

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

Casting News!

See who’s been added to Season 2 of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. PAGE 3

Our Story is You Don’t miss the local Milwaukee PBS shows you make possible!

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Member Spotlight Meet two members of the Milwaukee PBS Leadership Circle.

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Sanditon A big announcement about this fan-favorite MASTERPIECE series!

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elebrate our country’s 245th birthday with a star-studded musical extravaganza! The 41st edition of America’s Independence Day celebration features performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular firework display over the iconic Washington, D.C. skyline.

Tune in Sunday, July 4 at 7 PM on Channel 10.1. milwaukeepbs.org

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Contact Us CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Jonathan Lord (414) 297-6207 • lordjc@matc.edu

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elcome to the first issue of your new Milwaukee PBS newsletter —INSIDE STORY! Each issue will have exciting information about national and local shows coming your way, what’s hot on Milwaukee PBS Passport, news about events and trips specially developed for Milwaukee PBS supporters, and spotlights on those—like you—who value what public broadcasting brings to our community. This kick-off issue also includes some updates on the next seasons of a couple of your favorite programs!

I’ve been spending the past few months binge watching RICK STEVES’ EUROPE, AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN and COOK’S COUNTRY. This summer, as we move into the “new normal” of life coming out of the pandemic, the joys of both travel and barbecuing in my backyard with friends and family are at the front of my mind. I hope your summer is off to a great start and is filled with fun and great memories in the making.

I hope you enjoy this issue of INSIDE STORY. As always, please know that your generous support is what makes everything at Milwaukee PBS possible—Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Jonathan Lord CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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MEMBERSHIP/STUDIO CIRCLE

Kim Sosa (414) 297-8710 • sosak@matc.edu LEADERSHIP CIRCLE/LEGACY GIVING

Emmet Liston (414) 297-8004 • listone@matc.edu CORPORATE SUPPORT

Rob Seligmann (414) 297-8008 • seligmar@matc.edu FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Mimi Notestein (414) 297-8013 • notestem@matc.edu SPECIAL EVENTS/VOLUNTEERS

Andrea Rivera de Vega (414) 297-8009 • rivera96@matc.edu Member Services (414) 297-8020 • milwpbs@matc.edu Programming Questions (414) 297-7520 • tvviewer@matc.edu

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et ready for another peek behind the royal curtain with PBS favorite Lucy Worsley! Each episode takes viewers across Britain and Europe to visit incredible locations where royal history was made. During Worsley’s tour through European history, viewers learn the true stories behind Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada, Queen Anne and the formation of Great Britain, Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution, and more.

Season Two of LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS includes three new episodes and premieres Sunday, August 29 at 7 PM on Channel 10.1.

All Creatures Great & Small Season 2 Update!

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eason two of the mega-hit MASTERPIECE series filmed this past spring in Yorkshire and is currently scheduled to premiere in January 2022.

Along with all the regular members you loved in Season 1, Patricia Hodge (Miranda, A Very English Scandal) has been cast to assume the role of Mrs. Pumphrey, the delightfully eccentric owner of the pampered Pekingese, Tricki Woo. Hodge replaces acclaimed actress Dame Diana Rigg, who passed away last year.

Also joining the cast are Dorothy Atkinson (Call the Midwife) as

Diana Brompton, whose vivacious nature captures Siegfried Farnon’s eye at the local church hall dance, and James Fleet (The Vicar of Dibley) as Colonel Merrick, an impressive military man and local farmer.

Season 2 will consist of six episodes, plus a Christmas special.

Missed an episode? Your membership allows you to catch up on the entire first season with Milwaukee PBS Passport! milwaukeepbs.org

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Our Story is YOU Thursday nights at 7:30, Milwaukee PBS is proud to present these three awardwinning public affairs programs, each telling the stories of our people, our city and region, and how we live together in this place we all call home.

Your generous support makes these local programs possible.

Thank you for allowing Milwaukee PBS to continue telling the stories that help bring our community together! To learn more about each show, watch past episodes and make sure you never miss a new episode, visit milwaukeepbs.org.

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roducers Maryann Lazarski and Scottie Meyers, joined by host Portia Young, deliver timely stories and documentaries giving voice to the issues of our community— the successes, the struggles and the shared experiences of our families, friends and neighbors.

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ost and producer Patricia Gomez, along with Milwaukee PBS’s newest addition, producer Mariano Avila, share stories focusing on the culture, contributions and concerns of the fastest-growing community in Milwaukee— Latinos—in this Spanish-language production.

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roducers Everett Marshburn and Alexandria Mack, joined by host Earl Arms, cover the triumphs and transformation in Milwaukee’s Black community, through profiles and interviews of the city’s change-makers.

Travel with Milwaukee PBS! Milwaukee PBS is pleased to offer several safe, entertaining travel experiences this summer and fall.

Spots are still available on each trip—sign up today!

From August 30 to September 1, visit the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in upper Michigan. Get crafty in Door County, September 15 to 17. And experience the majesty of autumn on the Mississippi River from October 5 to 7.

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PBS|Passport Coming This Summer to Milwaukee PBS Passport

Catch These Programs Before They Are Gone

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MY MOTHER AND OTHER STRANGERS

Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, advises the police and ruffles a few feathers with his curious methods. British version of the Belgian crime drama of the same name.

Set during World War II, this drama follows the fortunes of the Coyne family of Northern Ireland, as they struggle to maintain a normal life after a huge US Army Air Force airfield, with 4,000 service men and women, lands in the middle of their rural parish. (Season 1)

Binge the new 6-episode series starting 7/11.

Ends on 7/16

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POLDARK ON MASTERPIECE

In a drama tinged with humor and heartbreak, Tom Hollander (Baptiste) and Saskia Reeves (Luther) play a couple who embark on a long-planned grand tour of Europe, despite the wife’s wrenching proclamation that she wants to leave the marriage. The four-part series is based on a novel by best-selling author David Nicholls.

Based on the novels of William Graham, POLDARK is one of the most successful British television dramas of all time. The location filming in the lush Cornish countryside combined with a swashbuckling and romantic protagonist Captain Ross Poldark as portrayed

by Robin Ellis captured the hearts and imagination of audiences everywhere.

Available now!

Ends on 8/2

Activate, access or become a Milwaukee PBS Passport Member at milwaukeepbs.org/passport.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Members of the Milwaukee PBS Leadership Circle make a generous annual investment of $2,000 or more to support commercial-free, quality programming in our community.

Meet Deborah Sobczak & Douglas Brodzik Tell us a little about yourself and your family.

We both work in the commercial real estate community.

Deb is the president and owner of Eastmore Real Estate.

Doug is a senior vice president for commercial real estate lending for First Business Bank. We have known each other and have been doing business together for 37 years. We’ve been together for 20 years and married for 15. Doug has three boys and together we have seven wonderful grandchildren.

How has the last year been for you and your family?

Work has been going really well, despite the pandemic; we have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home. When we are not pursuing our professional endeavors, we have been spending a lot of time with our grandchildren, which has been wonderful. Deb has been enjoying spending her free time baking and making homemade ice cream, and Doug loves spending time fishing, especially ice fishing.

How long has Milwaukee PBS been part your life?

Deb grew up on the eastside of Milwaukee, and her parents had PBS on at home. At some point, her parents became volunteers for the GREAT TV AUCTION and got

YOUR STORIES

Why Do You Support Milwaukee PBS?

her into volunteering with Milwaukee PBS. We bought quite a bit of art over the years through the Auction, it was really something special. Doug’s parents had music programs on, like THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, which is still one of his favorites today.

What are your favorite PBS programs?

There are so many, really. Some favorites are DEATH IN PARADISE, MIDSOMER MURDERS, VERA, MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!, ENDEAVOR and THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW. We also enjoy the music specials. We donate because of the quality programming. If we don’t support it, how can it continue? We just believe in it.

Thank you to Deb and Doug for sharing their story and for their ongoing support of Milwaukee PBS!

Thank you for all the good you do—during this time, especially. Keep sharing the stories that were left out of the school history books. Being uncomfortable and then enlightened is how we truly learn.”

BRENDA • RACINE

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FOUNDATION PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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ilwaukee PBS thanks the A.O. Smith Foundation for its generous, continued support of THIS OLD HOUSE and ASK THIS OLD HOUSE. Established in 1955, the Foundation is supported by donations from the profits of A.O. Smith Corporation.

The Foundation is committed to making our communities a better place to live and work. This is achieved by partnering with and supporting education, arts and culture, health and human services in the communities in which they operate.

The A.O. Smith Foundation has donated more than $40 million since its inception to an expansive list of community organizations, institutions and programs.

“A.O. Smith is a proud supporter of Milwaukee PBS’s THIS OLD HOUSE, one of the most popular and esteemed home improvement programs on television since it began in 1979,” said Rita Schwalbach, foundation manager.

“We know that consumers and homeowners turn to THIS OLD HOUSE and ASK THIS OLD HOUSE hosts and craftspeople for smart advice and expertise in carpentry, plumbing, landscaping and other facets of home renovation. We continue to value Milwaukee PBS’s outstanding programming that makes access to information readily available to everyone in our community.”

Milwaukee PBS is thankful for its collaboration with the A.O. Smith Foundation and its ongoing support.

Members of the Milwaukee PBS Leadership Circle make a generous investment of $2,000 or more every year. For more information on becoming a Leadership Circle member, please contact Emmet Liston at listone@matc.edu or (414) 297-8004.

This list represents gifts received from May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021.

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Michael J. Holmes

Barry and Carol Moerke

Michael Switzenbaum

Dr. Francisco G. Aguilar and Ms. Elizabeth Ross

Betsy Barr Fund

George F. Moss Foundation Trust

Peter Campione Family Fund

The Terri and Verne Holoubek Family Foundation

Mr. Tarun Naik

The Prospect Fund, Mrs. Edward Tallmadge

Dr. Isabel Bader

JayKay Foundation Fund

William Hughes

The Negaunee Foundation

David and Judy Thayer

John and Shirley Jeffrey Fund (other funds)

William Stark Jones Foundation

Donna R. Nicholson

Ms. Marilyn Juraska and Dr. Kenneth Beckman

Kathleen and Paul Oman

Patrick and Janet Thompson Family Foundation

Frank Bastian Batzner Family Fund Robert J. Boehnen

William R. and Charlotte S. Johnson Fund (other funds)

Jim Bors and Leigh Riley Joyce and Charles Brukardt

Eileen Benson

Linda Bunkfeldt-Popp Elaine Burke Marlene J. King Burris Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Carlson Christin Cleaver Nancy Desjardins Harry and Barbara Drake Thaddeus and Cassie Fennig Irving D. Gaines John Gerlach and Carol Etzel

Frank J. Trummer

Ted D. and Mary Kellner

Janice and Raymond Perry Community Fund, Inc.

Judith A. Keyes Family Fund

Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.

Ramu and Letha Ramiah

Mike and Peg Uihlein

George H. and Virgilee F. Krueck Fund

Kolaga Family Charitable Trust

Michael and Annette Weber

Krause Family Foundation, Inc.

Robert S. Ruggero and Terese Lohmeier

Harry and Martha Walsh Fund

Christine Krueger

Richard Sachs

Gregory J. Gumpert

Tom and Cynthia LaConte

Paul and Lynn Schroeder

West Bend Community Center Foundation

Claire and Glen Hackmann

Sharon Lavin and L. J. Neuman

Karl and Nancy W Schultz

The Hamilton Family Foundation

Peter and Kathleen Lillegren

Mrs. Donna M. Smith

Rosalyn Hamrick

Iphigenia and Thomas Smith

Edward Hechmann

Sheldon and Marianne Lubar Charitable Fund

Mrs. Sharon Henning

Kathryn Maegli-Davis

Deborah Sobczak and Douglas Brodzik

The John and Sandra Heyer Charitable Fund

Carol Mampe

Randal and Anne Sprecher

Mary McAndrews

Gerald and Shirley Stanke

Higher Education Consortium

John Mesching

Florence Steinberger and Andrew Feiring

Jim and Georgia Mode

Julia Uihlein

Robert Weisberg

Carl and Ethel Groth Designated Endowment Fund Mark and Pat Westen John Wierschem and Diane Wais Floyd Woldt Stephen and Dawn Wolf Marjorie Wrezic

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Sanditon is Coming Back!

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he hit MASTERPIECE series SANDITON will return with Seasons 2 and 3 and continue Charlotte’s journey through life and love.

While Sidney Parker will not return, rest assured that an abundance of romance and adventure lies ahead for our heroine.

Premiering to wide critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic in 2019, SANDITON—based on Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel and developed by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning writer Andrew Davies—left fans hanging in suspense by the first season finale and clamoring for more. Season 2 will continue to follow the high-spirited and independent heroine, Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) as she returns to the picturesque coastal resort of Sanditon. Charlotte’s journey is one thread of an intricate tapestry of compelling stories full of intrigue, excitement and romance. Against the backdrop of beautiful vistas, familiar faces return and new inhabitants are introduced—all of whom will be having adventures as joyous and surprising as the seaside town itself.

“We are absolutely delighted to announce a second and third season of SANDITON, a show that has inspired such a passionate and devoted fan base,” said MASTERPIECE executive producer Susanne Simpson.

“Audiences can expect romance, humor and plenty of twists and turns in these new seasons.”

Filming is expected to begin later this year. We’ll continue to share more information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your ongoing generous support of Milwaukee PBS and helping to make these programs possible!

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Unforgotten Season 4 is Coming!

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NFORGOTTEN returns with its most dramatic season yet. As the crime solving duo Cassie (Nicola Walker) and Sunny (Sanjeev Bhaskar) investigate a cold case with alarming links to the police force, a corpse is discovered in a scrap yard, his features frozen in time.

UNFORGOTTEN Season 4 premieres Sunday, July 11 at 8 PM on Channel 10.1.

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