August 2012 - WETA Magazine

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PBS NEWSHOUR Covers the Conventions Republican National Convention August 27–30

Democratic National Convention September 4–6

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ugust and early September herald, respectively, the Republican and Democratic conventions, where the political parties formally nominate their candidates for national office, outline the principles for which they stand, and share their vision for the nation’s future. At this important juncture in the quadrennial presidential election race, public broadcasting and WETA offer a very important service to the American people. Via special PBS NewsHour broadcasts, we present the nation’s most comprehensive, independent primetime television coverage of the conventions — helping educate and inform voters around the country about the candidates, the issues and the choices ahead in Election 2012. WETA co-produces PBS NewsHour, which originates from our Shirlington television studio each night, and as per tradition, we will play a vital role in bringing this year’s convention coverage to the nation.

For more top-flight reporting and perspective, this month, WETA’s acclaimed weekly news analysis program Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal mounts special road show Town Hall events before live audiences in the convention cities, illuminating the issues and exploring campaign developments among the news of the week. See below for details on these special programs.

For coverage of the campaigns, tune in to PBS NewsHour’s nightly broadcasts and special convention coverage; to Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal for weekly insights and special Town Hall events; and to other PBS public affairs programming on WETA Television.

Thank you for your support.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall Events

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airing August 24 & 31 and September 28 on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD with Webcast Extras available at pbs.org/washingtonweek

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uring August and September, WETA’s production Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal is creating three special road shows — Election 2012 Town Hall Events — before live audiences. The Town Hall Events take place in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 24; in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 31; and in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 28. The first two occur just prior to the two national political conventions, and the September event takes place just days before the first Presidential Debate. These Town Hall Events offer an opportunity for citizens from across the country to become part of A WETA PRODUCTION the national dialogue with Washington Week moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill and the program’s roundtable of award-winning journalists. Each of the special events consists of two parts. The first half hour is the classic Friday television broadcast, produced before a live audience. The second program, available for viewing online as the Webcast Extra at pbs.org/washingtonweek, features the live audience in a 30-minute Town Hall, asking questions and sharing viewpoints with Gwen Ifill and her panel of reporters, providing a voters’ perspective on the intersection of local and national issues.

Funding for Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal and the Election 2012 Town Hall Events is provided by Boeing, Prudential Financial, Norfolk Southern, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and the Annenberg Foundation.

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PBS Convention Coverage: A PBS NewsHour Special Report ong known for providing the most complete primetime television coverage of the national political conventions through many election cycles, PBS NewsHour again follows the proceedings at the party conventions with live broadcasts created by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA. The NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff co-anchor live, primetime gavelto-gavel broadcast coverage from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida (August 27–30), and from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina (Sept. 4–5) as well as the Bank of America Stadium (Sept. 6), with reporting from the rest of the NewsHour team.

On the air, the special broadcasts (also available in Spanish) begin at 8 p.m. each night of the conventions and continue live until the conclusion of the proceedings at approximately 11 p.m. The coverage will be interspersed with analysis, interviews and commentary, including:

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Republican National Convention — August 27–30 at 8 p.m.

Democratic National Convention — September 4–6 at 8 p.m.

PBS NewsHour convention coverage, a co-production with WETA, airs on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD and PBS stations nationwide

(l–r:) Judy Woodruff, Margaret Warner, Jeffrey Brown, Hari Sreenivasan, Gwen Ifill and Ray Suarez

• Shields & Brooks – NewsHour regulars syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks offer political analysis.

• Reports from the Convention Floor – Senior correspondents Jeffrey Brown and Ray Suarez provide live dispatches from the convention floors throughout the evening broadcasts. Brown will be at the Republican convention in Tampa and Suarez will be at the Democratic convention in Charlotte.

• Political Analysis – Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report and NewsHour political editor Christina Bellantoni offer perspective and analysis on key developments at the conventions.

• Historians – Presidential historians Richard Norton Smith and Michael Beschloss provide historical context of the candidates’ acceptance speeches on the final night of each convention.

• By the Numbers – Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, explores data to provide insight on what motivates each party’s activists and how voters identify with the parties.

• Listen to Me – PBS NewsHour showcases the voices of American voters through its year-long “Listen to Me” project asking about their concerns and the top issues driving them to the polls.

The NewsHour also presents extensive online coverage at pbs.org/newshour. Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan presents The NewsHour’s interactive digital map center and “NewsHour All Hours” — a 24-hour livestream that offers viewers an “all-access pass” to the conventions. The livestream coverage includes a morning debriefing with political editor Christina Bellantoni and co-anchors Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill about the nightly convention agenda as well as their take on political news and events; a noon update with Hari Sreenivasan on convention events of the day; a daily online discussion between Mark Shields, David Brooks and Hari Sreenivasan about politics; and more.

For more information on PBS Election 2012 programming, visit pbs.org/election2012.

Major funding for PBS NewsHour is provided by BNSF, Intel, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

For program or membership inquiries, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org.

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Flower Empowered with Sarah von Pollaro

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The WETA production airs Thursday, August 9 at 8 p.m., repeating August 16

lower Empowered with Sarah von Pollaro, a new WETA production, features the Washingtonian demonstrating how anyone on any budget can create gorgeous, long-lasting floral designs. In the program, von Pollaro, the founder of Urban Petals Floral Design, combines simple techniques with out-of-the-box thinking, offering tips and tricks on making beautiful arrangements for your home or for special occasions. Sarah’s unique floral designs have adorned the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Library of Congress, Washington embassies, and the Macy’s Flower Show. Dedicated to demystifying the classical art of floral arranging, Sarah shares her passion for flowers and practical techniques.

Dr. Fuhrman’s Immunity Solution

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uthor, researcher, and board-certified medical specialist Dr. Joel Fuhrman explores more discoveries in nutritional science in a follow-up to his recent program 3 Steps to Incredible Health!. In the new program, Fuhrman shows how we can protect our bodies against disease — everything from the common cold to cancer. Along the way, he offers advice on how to supercharge our immune system; explores super foods for super immunity; shares recipes and food preparation tricks for preventing disease; relates the latest anticancer research and how to make it a part of daily life; and more. Fuhrman combines the latest data from clinical tests, nutritional research, and results from thousands of patients to help people live healthier, stronger and longer lives.

Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers 1966-1969

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airs Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m., repeating August 20

rom the U.S. television debut of the Beatles in 1964 to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance, The Ed Sullivan Show brought the greatest musical acts in the world into America’s living rooms every Sunday night. This new My Music special, a sequel to the program Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics, features historic musical performances by a line-up of ’60s pop-rock era superstars who appeared on Sullivan’s show during the years 1966–1969. Presented are the Beatles and the Doors, as well as memorable performances from artists and acts including Creedence Clearwater Revival (left, with Sullivan), the Mamas & the Papas, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Rivers, the Beach Boys, the Supremes, Tom Jones, Lulu, the Animals, the 5th Dimension, and others — all singing their biggest hits.

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airs Sunday, August 19 at 7 p.m., repeating August 22

n June 2011, 11-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho dazzled viewers with her first Great Performances solo concert from the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida. In a follow-up to her Great Performances debut, the little girl with the big voice returns with a new special showcasing great songs from the silver screen. Recorded in the movie palace splendor of the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, Evancho interprets film soundtrack favorites such as “My Heart Will Go On” (Titanic), “Some Enchanted Evening” (South South Pacific), “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (The Lion King), “Pure Imagination” (Willy Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), “When She Loved Me” (Toy Story 2), ), “When I Fall in Love” (Sleepless in Seattle), The Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera)) and more.

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Great Performances: Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

Paris (Pt 3 of 3. Bohemian Rhapsody)

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Doc Martin, Series II (Pts 3 & 4 of 8) (to 9:33pm)

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The WETA Guide to Great Views

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Market Warriors

THE WAR [Episode 5 of 7. FUBAR (September 1944–December 1944)] (to 11:30pm)

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History Detectives

THE WAR [Episode 6 of 7. The Ghost Front (December 1944–March 1945)]

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Nature: Frogs: The Thin Green Line

THE WAR [Episode 7 of 7. A World Without War (March 1945–December 1945)] (to 11:30pm)

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Flower Empowered with Sarah Von Pollaro

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

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My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs

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Great Performances: Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies

Orangutan Diary

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Washington Week with Gwen Inside Washington Ifill and National Journal

The Barnes Collection—PBS Arts

(from 9:33pm) The WETA Movie: Auntie Mame (to 12m)

THE WAR [Episode 4 of 7. Pride of Our Nation (June 1944–August 1944)] (to 11:30pm)

WETA Viewer Favorites My Music: The Big Band Years Pegi and Neil Young’s Concert for the Bridge School Leonard Cohen Live in London (to 12m) Ed Slott’s Retirement Rescue! (to 11:30pm) Suze Orman’s Money Class (to 12m) My Music: The Big Band Years (to 11:30pm)

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WETA Viewer Favorites Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park (to 11:30pm) Chris Isaak Live!: Beyond the Sun (to 11:30pm)

Dr. Wayne Dyer: Wishes Fulfilled (to 1am)

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Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2012

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WETA All Access: National Cathedral

THE WAR [Episode 2 of 7. When Things Get Tough (January 1943–December 1943)]

W TA TV 26 & W TA HD August simulcast primetime listings, plus weekends for WETA TV 26

• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is exactly the same — simulcast — Monday through Friday nights from 7 p.m. through Charlie Rose, and each weekend evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

• Please note that Saturday and Sunday daytime listings that follow are for WETA TV 26 only unless otherwise indicated. For complete 24-hour schedules of programs on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, visit weta.org/tv.

• Weeknight primetime on WETA TV 26 often repeats the next weekday on WETA TV 26 — see repeat listings.

• WETA TV 26 is devoted to children’s programming 5 a.m.–noon weekdays and 6 a.m.–9 a.m. Sundays. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA Kids channel. See page 12 for schedule information.

Program Key ■ — WETA productions, co-productions or presentations. {DVI} — Descriptive Video Service. R — Aired within the month.

Listings are accurate as of press time. For late-breaking program updates, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org/tv.

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THE WAR, A WETA CO-PRODUCTION

BY KEN BURNS & LYNN NOVICK Tues, July 31–Wed, Aug 8 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD WETA TV 26 and WETA HD reprise the 2007 film THE WAR, the acclaimed 15-hour, seven-part documentary created by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick in partnership with WETA. The film explores the American experience of World War II, following the fortunes of a handful of so-called ordinary men and women on the battlefront and the home front. THE WAR relates the story of the conflict around the globe as it honors and celebrates the bravery, endurance and sacrifice of the generation of Americans caught up in the conflagration. The film airs at 9 p.m., July 31– August 2 and August 5–August 8.

1 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: WHITE FALCON, WHITE WOLF — A film follows the perilous parenthood of two species — enormous white gyrfalcons and rare Arctic wolves — on Canada’s remote Ellesmere Island, where winter lasts nine months and raising young in such a hostile environment is a daily struggle. {DVI} Repeats Thur 8/2, 1pm 9:00 THE WAR — A seven-part documentary series — a co-production of Florentine Films and WETA that was directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick — explores the Second World War from the perspective of ordinary Americans. Episode 2 of 7. When Things Get Tough (January 1943–December 1943). By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a year. The Germans still occupy most of Western Europe. In North Africa, American troops are overwhelmed at Kasserine Pass by Erwin Rommel’s seasoned veterans, but after George Patton assumes command, the Americans begin to advance. Across the USA, nearly all manufacturing is converted to the war effort and women enter the work world en masse. As 1943 ends, Allied leaders draw up plans for the long-delayed invasion of Europe. {DVI} Repeats Thur 8/2, 3pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE SIX NAPOLEONS — Holmes (Jeremy Brett) probes the destruction of a series of plaster busts of Napoleon. Repeats Fri 8/3, 1pm 9:00 THE WAR — Episode 3 of 7. A Deadly Calling (November 1943–June 1944). Despite American victories in the Solomons and New Guinea, the Japanese empire still stretches 4,000 miles. In November 1943, U.S. Marines assault the Pacific atoll of Tarawa. In Italy, Allied forces stall south of Rome, unable to break through the German lines at Monte Cassino. A risky landing at Anzio ends in failure, but by June 4, Rome is liberated. At home, overcrowding leads to racial violence in Mobile; African Americans, serving in the segregated armed forces, demand equal rights. Japanese-American men are permitted to form a special unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. {DVI} Repeats Fri 8/3, 3pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

3 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 8/4, 6:30pm 8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON — Host Gordon Peterson moderates a discussion of the news of the week. Repeats Sat 8/4, 6pm 9:00 PARIS — Part 3 of 3. Bohemian Rhapsody.

10:00 THE BARNES COLLECTION—PBS ARTS — A film follows Dr. Albert Barnes’ remarkable rise from Philadelphia’s working-class neighborhood to the top of the modern art world. The tale bounces back and forth through time as the late Barnes travels the world to collect works of art by some of history’s most famous artists — Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, Renoir and others. The film spotlights each painting, offering a rare look at a priceless collection and the new Philadelphia museum that houses it.

11:00 NEED TO KNOW 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

4 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM–6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD listings.

6AM NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 6:30 NICK STELLINO COOKING WITH FRIENDS 7:00 SIMPLY MING 7:30 CIAO ITALIA 8:00 HUBERT KELLER: SECRETS OF A CHEF 8:30 JOANNE WEIR’S COOKING CONFIDENCE 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes, simulcast on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR 11:00 ESSENTIAL PÉPIN 11:30 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 12N CUISINE CULTURE 12:30 MEXICO—ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS

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5 Sunday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM–6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD listings.

6AM–9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9:00 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLES 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10:00 THIS IS AMERICA WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 RELIGION AND ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY 11:00 GREAT ROMANCES 11:30 THE WETA MOVIE: AUNTIE MAME — (2:23) R 2:00 HOMELAND: IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA — A series probes a key topic in the 2012 election — immigration — presenting contemporary stories of immigrants, legal and illegal, and those who confront them, help them, employ them and craft legislation that affects them. Ray Suarez, senior PBS NewsHour correspondent, narrates. Episode 1 of 3. Jobs: Surveying the spectrum of immigrant jobs and the complex maze of rules, regulations, caps and quotas.

3:00 HOMELAND: IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA — Episode 2 of 3. Enforcement: Exploring the struggle to enforce inconsistent immigration policies.

4:00 HOMELAND: IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA — Episode 3 of 3. Refugees: Presenting stories that illustrate the factors that can lead refugees to a life of stability and success or to isolation, welfare and homelessness.

5:00 GLOBE TREKKER: LONDON CITY GUIDE 2 — Repeats Mon 8/6, 1:30pm SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–12:30AM: 6:00 MOYERS & COMPANY — Bill Moyers presents a weekly hour of conversation about life and the state of American democracy, featuring a range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers who bring context, insight and meaning to important topics.

7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES V — Part 6 of 8. P.C. Joe Penhale resorts to desperate measures to try to keep Maggie in Portwenn. Meanwhile, Aunt Ruth uncovers a chest of family heirlooms at the farm that contributes to heightened tensions between Louisa and Martin.

6 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MARKET WARRIORS — Antiquing in Brimfield, MA. See if the pickers can find art glass in Brimfield, Massachusetts, home of the largest outdoor market in the world. On the series — from the producers of Antiques Roadshow — treasure hunters travel to different markets across the country to purchase items with a set amount of money, and use their knowledge and skills to see who can make the most profit at auction.

Repeats Tue 8/7, 2pm 9:00 THE WAR — Episode 5 of 7. FUBAR (September 1944– December 1944.) By September 1944, the Allies seem to be moving steadily toward victory in Europe, but in the coming months, plans go wrong. On the Western Front, Allied commanders gamble on a risky scheme to drop thousands of airborne troops behind enemy lines in Holland, but nothing goes according to plan. Over the next three months, American soldiers are ordered into fiercely defended terrain in Germany. In the Pacific, General MacArthur is poised to invade the Philippines at Leyte and the 1st Marine Division is ordered first to take the island of Peleliu in what turns out to be a brutal and unnecessary campaign. {DVI} Repeats Tue 8/7, 3pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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CHEF JOHN BESH’S NEW ORLEANS SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS BAKING WITH JULIA LIDIA’S ITALY IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS JACQUES PÉPIN: MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY! COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED — (two episodes) 5:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–12M: 6:00 INSIDE WASHINGTON — R 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — R 7:00 AS TIME GOES BY/KEEPING UP APPEARANCES 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES II — Parts 3 & 4 of 8. Blood Is Thicker/Aromatherapy.

9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: AUNTIE MAME — The 1958 comic drama stars Rosalind Russell as a bohemian socialite who survives the market crash of 1929, marries a millionaire (Forrest Tucker) and teaches her nephew how to live. (2:23) Repeats Sun 8/5, 11:30am

7 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 HISTORY DETECTIVES — The team of sleuths explore the stories behind a picture frame that may have been made from a banister of an-ill fated great ship;

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Wednesday, August 8 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Nature: Frogs: The Thin Green Line spotlights recent large-scale die-offs of the amphibians, the effect on ecosystems, and the measures scientists are taking to save frogs around the globe.

8:00 THE WETA GUIDE TO GREAT VIEWS — A WETA TV 26 production explores locations around Greater Washington that feature remarkable views of cityscapes, natural beauty, sunsets and more.

8:30 WETA ALL ACCESS: NATIONAL CATHEDRAL — A WETA TV 26 production explores the history and many facets of the 100-year-old grand gothic cathedral, which towers over Washington, D.C. from the top of Mt. St. Alban.

9:00 THE WAR — Episode 4 of 7. Pride of Our Nation (June 1944–August 1944). By June 1944, there are signs on both sides of the world that the tide of the war is turning. On June 6, 1944 — D-Day — a million and a half Allied troops embark on the invasion of France.

The Allies tear a 45-mile gap in Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, but bog down in the Norman hedgerows for months before routing German forces during the summer. In the Pacific, the long climb from island to island toward the Japanese homeland is under way, but the enemy seems determined to defend to the death every piece of territory. {DVI} Repeats Mon 8/6, 2:30pm 11:30 NIAGARA FALLS — A film examines the American landmark, exploring how man has related to nature over the centuries. With spectacular videography, onthe-spot interviews and quirky archival imagery, the documentary tells the story of the nation’s first great symbol, an emblem of a vast, untamed continent of beauty and limitless resources. (60 min.)

Friday, August 10 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD My Music: The Big Band Years features classic performances by top Swing Era artists such as Benny Goodman and his band (above).

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Woolworth signs that may have been part of the 1960 Winston-Salem lunch-counter sit-ins; German toy soldiers and World War II-era espionage; and a book of liquor recipes from the Prohibition era.

9:00 THE WAR — Episode 6 of 7. The Ghost Front (December 1944–March 1945.) By December 1944, Americans have become weary of the cost of the war. In the Pacific, progress has been slow and costly. In Europe, Hitler launches a massive counterattack in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg — the Battle of the Bulge. The Allies begin massive bombing raids on Germany; but before similar raids can begin on Japan, the airstrip on the island of Iwo Jima must be taken in desperate fighting. By mid-March 1945, at least the end of the war in Europe seems imminent, as American troops pour into central Germany and the Russians approach Berlin. {DVI} Repeats Wed 8/8, 1:30pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: FROGS: THE THIN GREEN LINE — Frogs have been hopping the planet for more than 350 million years, but suddenly, they’re slipping away. A third of the world’s amphibians have been lost and ecosystems are beginning to unravel. Large-scale die-offs of frogs around the world have prompted scientists to take desperate measures to save frog populations. {DVI} 9:00 THE WAR — Episode 7 of 7. A World Without War (March 1945–December 1945.) In the Pacific, the battle for Okinawa — the gateway to Japan — proves to be a horror. In mid-April, Americans are shocked by President Roosevelt’s death. Meanwhile, as Allied forces push across Germany, Allied troops discover Nazi barbarism in the concentration camps. Finally, on May 8, Germany surrenders. The Pacific campaign continues, and in early August 1945, American planes drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing hundreds of thousands of Japanese. Japan surrenders, the war comes to an end, and American troops begin to return home. {DVI} 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Premieres Thursday, August 9 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Flower Empowered with Sarah von Pollaro, a WETA production, features the Washingtonian demonstrating how anyone can create gorgeous, long-lasting floral designs. Von Pollaro combines simple techniques with creative thinking, offering tips on making beautiful arrangements for the home or for special occasions.

Pollaro offers tips for making beautiful arrangements for the home or for special occasions. Repeats Fri 8/10, 1pm; Sat 8/11, 10am; Thur 8/16, 8pm; Fri 8/17, 1pm; Sat 8/18, 6pm; Sun 8/19, 12:30pm, 11pm; Wed 8/22, 4pm 10:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 12M EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — Yoga expert Peggy Cappy demonstrates how yoga can increase flexibility, reduce joint and muscular aches and pains and even combat fatigue. Repeats Sat 8/11, 6am, 5:30pm; Thur 8/16, midnight; Sun 8/19, 6am; Mon 8/20, 5pm; Tue 8/21, 10pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

9 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WETA’s August membership drive airs August 9–26 on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD. Please note that television listings during that period are subject to change.

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8:00 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — In a new WETA production, Washingtonian Sarah von Pollaro demonstrates how anyone on any budget can create gorgeous, long-lasting floral designs. Combining simple techniques with out-of-the-box thinking, von

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON 9:00 MY MUSIC: THE BIG BAND YEARS — The My Music series presents a “Big Band” music retrospective featuring songs by Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, Benny Goodman and many more artists of the 1930s and 1940s Swing Era. Repeats Sat 8/11, noon; Sun 8/12, 8:30pm; Mon 8/13, 4pm; Wed 8/15, 9:30pm 11:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Saturday, August 11 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Pegi and Neil Young’s Concert for the Bridge School features concert highlights from 25 years of all-acoustic performances by top rock acts at an annual charity benefit organized by musician Neil Young and his wife at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–12:30AM: 6AM EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — R 7:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — R 12N MY MUSIC: THE BIG BAND YEARS — R 2:00 THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE WITH SHAWN ACHOR — Most people believe that success creates happiness, but psychology expert Shawn Achor says that’s backwards. Using recent discoveries in psychology and neuroscience, he demonstrates how happiness fuels success. By becoming more positive, the brain becomes more creative, energetic, resilient and productive. The result is improved success at work and better health, better relationships and a happier home. Repeats tonight, 11pm; Sun 8/19, 11am; Tue 8/21, 3pm

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3:30 RICK STEVES’ HIDDEN EUROPE — Travel expert Rick Steves reveals a dozen of his favorite overlooked European destinations. In this select collection of segments taken from recent seasons of Rick Steves’ Europe, he visits the cliff-hanging vistas of Civita, San Sebastian (Spain’s proud Basque capital), the enchanting castle ˇ eský Krumlov, the thriving Moroccan port of town of C Tangier, the well-preserved Italian fortress hill town of Lucca, battle-scarred Mostar in Bosnia, the delightful Alpine town of Hallstatt, vibrant Volterra, the fairytale Danish isle of Aerø and the romantic and traffic-free Greek island of Hydra, among other places. Repeats Sun 8/12, noon; Thur 8/16, 4pm; Sun 8/19, 9am; Thur 8/23, 1pm 5:30 EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — R 6:30 DR. FUHRMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION — Nutritional science has made some big discoveries in recent years.

In this program, best-selling author and researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman shows how to super-charge one’s immune system to protect the body against disease — everything from the common cold to cancer. Repeats Sun 8/12, 9am, 12am; Mon 8/13, 8pm; Tue 8/14, 1pm; Wed 8/15, 11:30pm; Sat 8/18, 10am; Thur 8/23, 4:30pm 8:00 MY MUSIC: DOO WOP LOVE SONGS — Jerry Butler and Cousin Brucie Morrow host a concert featuring 1950s doo wop love songs in a celebration of great vocal groups. Recorded in May 2007 at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the program features performances by the Tokens, Cleveland Still & the Dubs, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Larry Chance and the Earls and a rare reunion of the Original Drifters.

Repeats Sun 8/12, 4pm; Tue 8/14, 8pm; Wed 8/15, 1pm; Sat 8/18, 11:30am 10:00 PEGI AND NEIL YOUNG’S CONCERT FOR THE BRIDGE SCHOOL — Organized by musician Neil Young and his wife, Pegi, the Bridge School Benefit Concert is an annual, all acoustic, non-profit charity event held every October at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Some of the biggest names in music have participated in the 25-year concert tradition.

This special features performances that span the decades.

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Sunday, August 12 at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Introducing Nathan Pacheco spotlights the young American singersongwriter, a Yanni collaborator, in his first solo concert special.

12 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1:30AM: 6AM DR. WAYNE DYER: WISHES FULFILLED — Best-selling author and teacher Dr. Wayne Dyer presents his Five Wishes Fulfilled Foundations: five steps to living from your “highest self” and thereby attracting your deepest desires. Using his trademark humor, combined with source material drawn from some of the most original American “New Thought” philosophers of the 20th century, Dr. Dyer outlines a program for mastering the tools necessary for living a profoundly extraordinary life, offering counsel on how to create new thought patterns while defeating unproductive and recurring habits. Repeats Thur 8/16, 1pm; Mon 8/20, 10pm 9:00 DR. FUHRMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION! — R

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Saturday, August 11 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs features a concert celebrating great vocal groups of 1950s pop music. Artists who perform include the Original Drifters: Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas and Bill Pinkney.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 DR. FUHRMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION — Nutritional science has made some big discoveries in recent years.

In this program, best-selling author and researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman shows how to supercharge one’s immune system to protect the body against disease — everything from the common cold to cancer.

9:30 ED SLOTT’S RETIREMENT RESCUE! — The certified public accountant, IRA expert, and author of bestselling books defines the fiscal problems facing Americans and provides a step-by-step solution to creating a plan of action to take control of one’s finances and achieve a comfortable retirement. Slott explores issues surrounding retirement challenges that he identifies: taxes, risk, putting savings in the wrong places, uncertainties, and inactivity. Repeats Tue 8/14, 4pm

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10:30 A.D.D. & MASTERING IT — From the team of comedians behind the film A.D.D. & Loving It! comes a new special. Patrick McKenna and Rick Green explore how there is much that can be done to not just manage this disorder, but turn it to one’s advantage. The program presents a host of practical tips for managing A.D.D. or A.D.H.D., and experts explain the neurology and psychology of this condition. Repeats Mon 8/13, 2:30pm; Thur 8/23, 8pm 12N RICK STEVES’ HIDDEN EUROPE — R 2:00 ED SLOTT’S RETIREMENT RESCUE! — See the Monday, August 13, 9:30 p.m. listing.

4:00 MY MUSIC: DOO WOP LOVE SONGS — R 6:00 MOYERS & COMPANY — See the Sunday, August 5, 6 p.m. listing.

7:00 INTRODUCING NATHAN PACHECO — Popular young American singer-songwriter Nathan Pacheco, accompanied by renowned musicians, appears in his first solo concert special, performing beautiful original compositions as well as newly created renditions of beloved classics such as “Nessun Dorma” and “Danny Boy.” Pacheco, a featured performer with pianist/composer Yanni on tour, recently performed for the 100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., both on the south lawn of the White House and at the Washington Monument. Repeats Mon 8/13, 1pm; Wed 8/15, 8pm 8:30 MY MUSIC: THE BIG BAND YEARS — The My Music series presents a “Big Band” music retrospective featuring songs by Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, Benny Goodman and many more artists from the 1930s and 1940s Swing Era. 10:30 LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON — Influential singer/ songwriter Leonard Cohen performs at London’s 02 Arena during his 2008 UK tour. The program, recorded live on July 17, 2008, features definitive renditions of classic songs drawn from Cohen’s 40-year repertoire.

Repeats Tue 8/14, 2:30pm; Fri 8/17, 11:30pm 12N DR. FURHMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION! — R

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Friday, August 17 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park presents the renowned tenor performing alongside a host of guest artists, who include Tony Bennett, Chris Botti, Céline Dion, David Foster, Bryn Terfel, Pretty Yende (above), and many others.

14 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: DOO WOP LOVE SONGS — Jerry Butler and Cousin Brucie Morrow host a concert featuring 1950s doo wop love songs in a celebration of great vocal groups. Recorded in May 2007 at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the program features performances by the Tokens, Cleveland Still & the Dubs, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Larry Chance and the Earls and a rare reunion of members of the Original Drifters.

10:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — Based on her book, the personal finance expert’s program explores what actions people need to take in light of the new economy. After the upheavals of the economic downturn, Orman believes that it is critical that people rethink many of the traditional strategies they have been using to achieve their financial goals. Repeats Wed 8/15, 3pm; Sat 8/18, 7am; Wed 8/22, 11pm 12M JOEL HARPER’S FIRMING AFTER 50 — The fitness expert and personal trainer presents an easy-to-follow exercise program — a complete body workout with no equipment necessary — for all ages and fitness levels. Repeats Wed 8/15, 5pm; Sat 8/18, 6am; Wed 8/22, 3pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

18 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: 6AM JOEL HARPER’S FIRMING AFTER 50 — R 7:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 DR. FUHRMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION! — R 11:30 MY MUSIC: DOO WOP LOVE SONGS — R 1:30 VICTOR BORGE: COMEDY IN MUSIC! 2:00 JULIA CHILD MEMORIES: BON APPETIT! — A tribute to the pioneering public television chef presents several episodes of Child’s original series, The French Chef.

As the woman who has been credited with introducing French cooking techniques to mainstream America, Child will be remembered as the country’s first celebrity chef — who brought the world of food to television viewers, flipping a “groundbreaking” omelet on the air on February 11, 1963. Repeats Fri 8/24, 1pm 4:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 6:00 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — R 8:00 MY MUSIC: ED SULLIVAN’S TOP PERFORMERS 1966– 1969 — From the U.S. television debut of the Beatles in 1964 to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance, The Ed Sullivan Show brought the greatest musical acts in the world into America’s living rooms every Sunday night. This music special features both the Beatles and the Doors as well as memorable performances from other superstars of the 60s pop-rock era, including the Mamas & the Papas, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Rivers, the Beach Boys, Tom Jones and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Repeats Sun 8/19, 2:30pm; Mon 8/20, 8pm; Tue 8/21, 1pm, 11pm

15 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 INTRODUCING NATHAN PACHECO — See the Sunday, August 12, 7 p.m. listing.

9:30 MY MUSIC: THE BIG BAND YEARS — The My Music series presents a “Big Band” music retrospective featuring songs by Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, Benny Goodman and many more Swing Era artists.

11:30 DR. FUHRMAN’S IMMUNITY SOLUTION! — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

16 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — In a new WETA production, Washingtonian Sarah von Pollaro demonstrates how anyone on any budget can create gorgeous, long-lasting floral designs. Combining simple techniques with out-of-the-box thinking, von Pollaro offers tips for making beautiful arrangements for the home or for special occasions. R 10:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 12M EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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11:30 THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION WITH DR. MARK HYMAN — The bestselling author explains diabesity, outlining the underlying causes that drive the problem.

1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK — Renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli performs a free concert on Central Park’s Great Lawn with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by its music director Alan Gilbert. Joining Bocelli on stage are Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti and David Foster. Sopranos Ana María Martínez and Pretty Yende, violinist Nicola Benedetti, bass baritone Bryn Terfel and flutist Andrea Griminelli are also part of the spectacular evening, along with the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Journalist Paula Zahn hosts. Repeats Sun 8/19, 8:30pm; Mon 8/20, 2:30pm; Fri 8/24, 10:30pm 11:30 LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Marking the centennial of Julia Child’s birth, the special program Julia Child Memories: Bon Appetit! spotlights the beloved chef in her groundbreaking 1960s public television series, The French Chef.

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8:00 WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 10:00 EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — R 11:00 MY MUSIC: ED SULLIVAN’S TOP PERFORMERS 1966– 1969 — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Saturday, August 18 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Chris Isaak Live!: Beyond the Sun features the rocker in concert, paying tribute to Memphis studio Sun Records with songs by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins.

10:00 CHRIS ISAAK LIVE!: BEYOND THE SUN — Taped before a live audience on the Austin City Limits soundstage, a performance showcases Chris Isaak’s most beloved hits and his personal tribute to the glory days of the legendary Memphis Sun Studio and the music created by his heroes in that famous room. Joining Isaak is Wanda Jackson, “The Queen of Rockabilly.” Repeats Tue 8/21, 4:30pm; Thur 8/23, 11:30pm 11:30 JOE BONAMASSA: BEACON THEATRE—LIVE FROM NEW YORK — Internationally renowned rock guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City in a concert special featuring duets with rock singer Paul Rodgers (lead singer for Bad Company) and John Hiatt. Repeats Fri 8/24, 9pm

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: JACKIE EVANCHO: MUSIC OF THE MOVIES —See the Sunday, August 19, 7 p.m. listing.

9:30 ORANGUTAN DIARY — Deep in the Borneo rainforest, veterinarians and caregivers have a massive and emotional task ahead of them: rescuing and nursing the jungle’s most appealing — and most vulnerable — animals back to health. There are approximately 600 orangutans being cared for day and night at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Most have had traumatic lives, clinging to survival as rainforests are burned around them, while others are snatched from the wild to be sold as pets. Every day is a challenge for the team as they care for the orphans and deal with life in a rainforest hospital. Repeats Thur 8/23, 3pm 11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–1AM: 6AM EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN — R 7:00 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — In his second PBS special, Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston shares his “3 Steps to Piano Success” to help people simply sit down and have fun playing piano. Repeats Thur 8/23, 9:30pm; Fri 8/24, 3pm 9:00 RICK STEVES’ HIDDEN EUROPE — R 11:00 HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE WITH SHAWN ACHOR — R 12:30 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — R 2:30 MY MUSIC: ED SULLIVAN’S TOP PERFORMERS 1966– 1969 — R 4:30 ORANGUTAN DIARY — See the Wednesday, August 22, 9:30 p.m. listing.

6:00 MOYERS & COMPANY — See the Sunday, August 5, 6 p.m. listing.

7:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: JACKIE EVANCHO: MUSIC OF THE MOVIES — In June 2011, eleven-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho dazzled viewers with her first Great Performances solo concert; now, in a follow-up to her debut, the girl with the big voice returns with a new special showcasing memorable songs from the silver screen. Recorded at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, Jackie performs “My Heart Will Go On” (Titanic), “Some Enchanted Evening” (South Pacific), “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (The Lion King), and many more.

Repeats Mon 8/20, 1pm; Wed 8/22, 8pm 8:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK — See the Friday, August 17, 9 p.m. listing. R 11:00 FLOWER EMPOWERED WITH SARAH VON POLLARO — R

24 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week in a special road show — an Election 2012 Town Hall Event — produced before a live audience in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. See the magazine inside front cover for details.

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20 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: ED SULLIVAN’S TOP PERFORMERS 1966– 1969 — See the Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m. listing. R 10:00 DR. WAYNE DYER: WISHES FULFILLED — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 A.D.D. & MASTERING IT — From the team of comedians behind the film A.D.D. & Loving It! comes a new special. Patrick McKenna and Rick Green explore how there is much that can be done to not just manage this disorder, but turn it to one’s advantage. The program presents a host of practical tips for managing A.D.D. or A.D.H.D., and experts explain the neurology and psychology of this condition.

9:30 NEW PLAY PIANO IN A FLASH: 3 STEPS TO PIANO SUCCESS — In his second PBS special, Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston shares his “3 Steps to Piano Success” to help people simply sit down and have some fun playing piano.

11:30 CHRIS ISAAK LIVE! BEYOND THE SUN — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Wednesday, August 22 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Orangutan Diary follows the work of an animal rescue foundation in Borneo that cares for the endangered primates, who are clinging to survival as their rainforest habitat is being destroyed around them.

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9:00 JOE BONAMASSA: BEACON THEATRE—LIVE FROM NEW YORK — Internationally renowned rock guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa delivers a stunning performance at the Beacon Theatre in New York City in a concert special. Featuring memorable duet performances with legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers (lead singer for Bad Company) and John Hiatt, recipient of Nashville’s Music Lifetime Achievement Award for songwriting, Bonamassa’s concert features new songs and mesmerizing guitar playing.

10:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

25 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–6AM: 6AM–9AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 9AM–11AM EASTENDERS — (two eps) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 11AM–6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

Friday, August 31 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Great Performances presents Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2012¸featuring conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading the orchestra (and Vienna Ballet) in a celebration of dance via the music of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Richard Strauss. The concert takes place in the gardens of Austria’s imperial Schönbrunn Palace.

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special broadcast is a co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA. See page 1 for details.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

29 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PBS CONVENTION COVERAGE: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION — The NewsHour provides live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The special broadcast is a co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA. See page 1 for details.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PBS CONVENTION COVERAGE: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION — The NewsHour provides live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The special broadcast is a co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA. See page 1 for details.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PBS CONVENTION COVERAGE: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION — The NewsHour provides live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The special broadcast is a co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and WETA. See page 1 for details.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PBS CONVENTION COVERAGE: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION — The NewsHour provides live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The

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Mon-Thurs, August 27–30 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD PBS Convention Coverage: A PBS NewsHour Special Report presents gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, co-anchored by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL — Moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of journalists on the news events of the week in a special road show — an Election 2012 Town Hall Event — produced before a live audience in Charlotte, North Carolina. See the magazine inside front cover for details. Repeats Sat 9/1, 6:30pm 8:30 INSIDE WASHINGTON — Repeats Sat 9/1, 6pm 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: VIENNA PHILHARMONIC SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT 2012 — Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the renowned Vienna Philharmonic in performance under the stars in the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Vienna Ballet dancers join the orchestra in celebration of the world of dance in music by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Richard Strauss. The concert also features performances of Debussy’s La Mer and the Austrian favorite Wiener Blut (Viennese Blood) by waltz king Johann Strauss.

10:30 NEED TO KNOW 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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et in a small, fictional rural village in the heart of the Irish countryside, the awardwinning drama Ballykissangel explores how life revolves around the local church — with its flock of delightfully mischievous characters — and its next door neighbor and rival, the village pub. The early seasons follow the new, inexperienced priest, Father Peter Clifford (Stephen Tomkinson), who is not only young and open-minded, but also English. Father Clifford must contend with the long-established rural ways of the villagers and their eccentricities and superstitions. The focal point of dramatic tension is the confrontation and chemistry between the priest and the beautiful, stubborn pub owner, Assumpta Fitzgerald (Dervla Kirwan). Full of charm, the series features quirky characters, strange shenanigans and tales of friendship, rivalry and love.

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Note that children’s programming also airs six days a week on WETA TV 26. Please visit weta.org/kids to find complete schedules of children’s programs on the WETA Kids channel and WETA TV 26.

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Raggs, 6am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6:30am Super WHY!, 7am Arthur, 7:30am Martha Speaks, 8am Curious George, 8:30am The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 9am WordGirl, 9:30am WordWorld, 10am Dinosaur Train, 10:30am Wild Kratts, 11am The Electric Company, 11:30am Sid the Science Kid, noon Raggs, 12:30pm Sesame Street, 1pm Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 2pm Angelina Ballerina, 2:30pm Peep and the Big Wide World, 3pm

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six-time Emmy Award-winner and winner of a prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, this daily, half-hour animated series, based on Marc Brown’s best-selling Arthur adventure books, shows how 8-year-old Arthur Read — an aardvark — and his friends use effective, age-appropriate problem-solving skills. Each episode consists of two independent stories focusing on themes and events central to children’s lives. Whether facing down a bully, worrying about a new teacher or being the very last person on earth to lose his baby teeth, Arthur and his friends manage to solve their crises with imagination, kindness and humor. The show is set in the fictional American city of Elwood City, and revolves around interactions between Arthur, his friends and family. The series promotes literacy, placing a strong emphasis on the educational value of books and libraries as well as relationships with friends and family members.

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Maya & Miguel, 3:30pm Arthur, 4pm WordGirl, 4:30pm Fetch!, 5pm Wild Kratts, 5:30pm Super WHY!, 6pm Martha Speaks, 6:30pm Curious George, 7pm Zula Patrol, 7:30pm The Electric Company, 8pm Sid the Science Kid, 8:30pm Biz Kid$, 9pm Barney & Friends, 9:30pm Sesame Street, 10pm Bob the Builder, 11pm Thomas & Friends, 11:30pm Caillou, midnight

Visit weta.org/kids for full listings of children’s programs on WETA Kids and WETA TV 26.

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airs weekdays at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the WETA Kids channel

Funding for Arthur is provided by public television viewers.

Corporate funding is provided by Chuck E. Cheese’s.

Note: You’ll also find children’s programming on WETA TV 26: WEEKDAYS ON WETA TV 26 Sesame Street, 5am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6am Super WHY!, 6:30am Arthur, 7am Martha Speaks, 7:30am Curious George, 8am The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 8:30am WordGirl, 9am WordWorld, 9:30am Dinosaur Train, 10am Wild Kratts, 10:30am The Electric Company, 11am Sid the Science Kid, 11:30am

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MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON THE WETA KIDS CHANNEL

Curious George

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Classical for Washington

Piano Performances on Front Row Washington Mondays at 9 p.m.

rom Schumann to Chopin, Griffes to Gershwin, Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s weekly local concert broadcast Front Row Washington — featuring world-class classical artists recorded live in performance in Greater Washington — offers something for everyone this month. On Monday, August 6 at 9 p.m. enjoy the intimate recital setting of Frederick, Maryland’s Downtown Piano Works, as Russian pianist Alexander Kobrin presents sonatas by Mozart and Schumann.

The August 13, 9 p.m. program features the artistry of the young Korean violinist Hahn-Bin with pianist John Blacklow in a through-composed program of familiar works both classical and contemporary. From Salut d’amour and Sabre Dance to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” this Candlelight Concert Society recital — recorded at Howard Community College’s Smith Theater in Columbia, Roger Wright Maryland — is the perfect antidote to the sumThomas Pandolfi mertime blues. On August 20 at 9 p.m., American pianist Thomas Pandolfi’s Phillips Collection performance features works by Chopin, Liszt and Scriabin, as well as his own improvisations on six melodies by George Gershwin. Front Row Washington closes the month on August 27 with a recital by Texas-born pianist Roger Wright at the National Gallery of Art. Wright, who is known in national Scrabble circles as champion Trey Wright, performs works by Griffes, Debussy, Ravel and Balakirev.

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Front Row Washington is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sundays at 9 p.m.

omposers have been writing about death—its mystery, judgment, and those remaining here who grieve—for as long as there has been music. On Sunday, August 5, Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s weekly broadcast Choral Showcase returns to this oftenconsidered subject, but with fresh ears.

Of the many settings of the Requiem, or Mass for the dead, Maurice Duruflé’s is much-loved but rarely recorded in the version with organ instead of orchestra — the version airing on Choral Showcase on August 5. The South Dakota Chorale’s recent fine recording (on Gothic) is the performance to be broadcast on Classical WETA. Also airing on August 5, and on the same subject, is neo-romantic composer Richard Danielpour’s attractive Symphony No. 3, “Journey Without Distance,” which evinces Danielpour’s energy, intensity and serenity. The piece offers a triumphal ascent from the fear of death; the words are by Helen Schucman and William Thetford. The Seattle Symphony and Chorale recording airing on Choral Showcase was first released by Delos, and recently re-issued by Naxos, in the American Classics series.

August Performances on Classical WETA Opera House Saturdays at 1 p.m.

August 4: Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Royal Opera House Orchestra (Covent Garden) With Falk Struckmann and Anja Kampe Jeffrey Tate, conductor August 11: Jules Massenet’s Manon Paris National Opera Orchestra and Chorus With Natalie Dessay and Giuseppe Filianoti Evelino Pidò, conductor August 18: Vivaldi’s L’Oracolo in Messenia Europa Galante Fabio Biondi, conductor A first-ever performance of a newly reconstructed piece by Vivaldi.

August 25: Verdi’s Oberto National Orchestra of France, Radio France Chorus With Michele Pertusi and Maria Guleghina.

Carlo Rizzi, conductor August performances are from World of Opera.

Visit classicalweta.org for opera details.

Classical WETA: 90.9 FM Greater Washington; 88.9 FM Frederick; WGMS 89.1 FM Hagerstown; classicalweta.org

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Choral Showcase

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Chris Geldart, Director