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ContentsPublic Television from The uPPer cumberland

On our cover

For decades, actor and comedian Robin Williams delighted audiences with his quirky and manic comedic style in roles like “Mork and Mindy,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “The Birdcage.” PBS remembers the life of this legendary entertainer. Story on p.22.

Program guides9 Daytime Programming

Ready to Learn and weekend guide

10 Primetime Programming Quality PBS evening programs

Staff & Management

(931) 528-2222 or (800) 282-9283

Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council

Lillian Hartgrove, ChairJere Hargrove, Vice-Chair

Dr. Wali R. Kharif, SecretaryTom Janney, Treasurer

Becky Magura, WCTE Pres. & CEO

Mike GalliganDr. Kathy Bertram

Andrea Burckhard

Marc L. Burnett

Mona Copeland

Morris Irby

Nina Lunn

Jack Stites

Dr. Alan Tatum

WCTE Close-Up is published bi-monthly. It is mailed to individuals, corporations and foundations who contribute $35 or more to WCTE

annually. Third class postage at Cookeville, Tennessee. Phone: 931.528.2222. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Send address

changes to WCTE, P.O. Box 2040, Cookeville, Tennessee 38502. Check out the schedule on the website at www.wcte.org.

hal l. harder - managing [email protected]

For on-air, print and website advertising and promotion information, contact Avery Owens at

931.528.2222, ext 220 or [email protected]

Dr. Steve Copeland, DVMDiana Baranowski

Kelly SwallowsDr. Carl Owens

Jack BartonLissa Parks

Ben Newman

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Everybody’s Welcome at John’s Place Recently included in the Na-tional Historic Register, the little bar played a big role in improving race relations in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland.

Community Advisory Board

Becky Magura President & CEO

Celeste Bennett Account Manager

Mary Boring Asst. to the CEO/Special Projects

Reggie Brown Education & Community Engagement Associate

Desirée Duncan Director of Content

Allison Fox Grant Manager/Development

Assistant

Craig Gray Business Development Producer

Craig LeFevre Master Control Op Manager

Avery Owens Director of Advancement

Jodi Pitts Auction Coordinator

Cindy Putman ~ Ready to Learn Tools Faciliator

Nathaniel Rich Programming and Master

Control Associate

Seth Stanger Sales & Development

Assistant

Shannon Terry Membership Coordinator

Ralph Welch Director of Engineering/

Technology

Rick Wells Senior Producer/Director

Lee Wray - American Graduate Program Manager

ROBIN WILLIAMS REMEMBERED

Locally Grown Shows A peek at WCTE Productions for November & December.

ART Prowl Artists at WCTE The station hosts artists Paul Miktarian & Linda Johnson during the ART Prowl.

American Graduate The new proj-ect manager for the “American Gradu-ate: Let’s Make It Happen” initiative.

A Pioneers of Television Special

p.15

ONE ON ONE WITH BECKY MAGURABecky’s “One on One” November guest is none other than Country

Legend brenda lee.

In December, Becky ‘s interview is with collins Key, who was the first magician to make it

to the finals in “America’s Got Talent”

Thursdays - 8:30pm

TENNESSEE TABLEPick Tennessee Products joined forces with WCTE to bring you

this “Live Green Tennessee” Thanksgiving special about local chefs meeting local farmers at a

Nashville farm, culminating in an unforgettable dinner.

THE WATSON BROWN SHOWTennessee Tech fans throughout

the region can follow Golden Eagle football with a weekly call-in show

starring the popular fifth-year Golden Eagle Head Coach, Watson Brown, and hosted by the Cookev-ille Herald-Citizen’s managing edi-tor, Buddy Pearson. The broadcast is simulcast on both TV and radio.

mondays at 5pm encores mon. at 10pm &

Wed. at 9pm

PLEASE NOTE: WCTE WILL be airing the TTU Homecoming Parade LIVE on November 8 at 10:30am.

HOWEVER, WCTE WILL NOT be airing the TTU Homecoming game as those rights were awarded to ESPN.

COMING TO YOU FROM WCTE IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

sunday, nov. 23 - 6pmmonday, nov. 24 - 7pm

Wednesday, nov. 26 - 7pmThursday, nov. 27 - 8pm

sunday, dec. 14 - 11am & 3pmThursday, dec. 20 - 3:30pm

sunday, dec, 21 - 6pm

Live Green Tennessee - Mondays - 7pmJoin host melinda Keifer every week and explore how local farmers, gardeners and neighbors are using our agricultural heritage

and local wisdom to help live greener, more prosperous and helathy lives.

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Aug 10 - 4pm, Aug 10 - 10pm, Aug 12- 10pm, Aug 14 - 7pm,

Aug 17 - 1pm

MASTERSINGERSCHRISTMAS CONCERT:

The Many Moods of ChristmasPour some egg nog, put on your

comfy slippers, snuggle up on the couch and enjoy one of the best choral groups in the Upper

Cumberland as they sing you into the Christmas spirit.

SILENT STRUGGLES OF OUR SENIORS

A WCTE-produced documentary bringing to light the struggles senior citizens are facing and

offering solutions to help make their golden years truly golden.

48th ANNUAL COOKEVILLECHRISTMAS PARADE

Join host Lee Wray as WCTE brings you all the joy and excitement of Cookeville’s

Christmas Parade, complete with floats, bands, a

PBS character and Santa!

BSO BACKSTAGEJoin Host Desirée Duncan and Bryan

Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Music Director Dan Allcott as they discuss the Bryan Symphony Or-

chestra at Tennessee Tech Univer-sity’s upcoming concert featuring

Britten’s orchestral guide and a Beethoven Tour de force on Nov 16.

Thursday, nov. 13 - 10pmsaturday, nov. 15 - 11am

sunday, nov. 9 - 10pmsunday, nov. 16 - 6pm

Wednesday, nov. 26 - 7:30pmsunday, dec. 21 - 4pm & 10:30pm

Thursday, dec. 20 - 3:30pm

Thursday, dec. 25 - 12pm & 9pm

Tuesday, dec. 21 - 4:30pmThursday, dec. 25 - 11:30am

& 8:30pmfriday, dec. 26 - 10:30pm

New Project Manager for the American Graduate Initiative

L ee Wray recently joined the WCTE team as the American Graduate Project Manager. Wray comes to WCTE from eleven years at radio

group Cookeville Communications, where he was Assistant General Manager and a morning show personality on 98.5 KISS FM. He has also worked at Tennessee Tech University and has served on vari-ous community advisory boards and councils.

“I am extremely excited to have been selected to manage the American Graduate initiative.” re-marked Lee. “With the recent announcements of new jobs for the region, there has never been a better time to motivate business, industry, media, schools, students and parents to join together to work and increase our region’s graduation rate. We will build on existing programs to continue to de-velop a strong workforce for the Highlands. Joining forces with statewide and local organizations, we will help our youth reach their full potential.”

WCTE and Highlands Workforce Development and Education staff. Front row L to R: Beth Johnson, Highlands Workforce Development & Education Coordinator; Desiree Duncan,

WCTE Director of Content; Lee Wray, WCTE American Graduate Project Manager; Allison Fox, WCTE Grant Administrator; Becky Magura, WCTE President & CEO. Back row L to R: Julia Hud-dleston, Highlands Workforce Development & Education Liaison; Lillian Hartgrove, Highlands

Workforce Development & Education Vice President; Tina Thurman, Highlands Workforce Development & Education Liaison.

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EVERYBODY’S WELCOME AT JOHN’S PLACE

h ome of the legendary John Dog and staple on the Cookeville map since

the 1940s, John’s Place is a fondly remembered spot for the towns-people of Cookeville, TN and students and alumni of Tennessee Technological University. Originally Ed’s Place, former owner John Lee McClellan served as an ambas-sador in the community during the annexation of West Cookeville into the town proper and during the integration of Cookeville City Schools following the burning of Darwin School in 1963. John’s Place has been a home away from home for students at TTU for many years and the site has recently been in-cluded on the National Register of Historic Places.

“John’s Place brought people of all types together, providing a venue

“Stereotypes were confronted head on, and John’s Place helped folks see persons for who they were, not the color of their skin.” ~ Dr. Michael Birdwell

for them to interact freely,” wrote Dr. Birdwell. “Town and gown, black and white, rich and poor, found common ground at John’s. For a region largely lacking in racial diversity, John’s Place initiated many individuals first inter-action with a person of color. Stereo-types were confronted head on, and John’s Place helped folks see persons for who they were, not the color of their skin.”

“Though John’s Place fell into disrepair in recent years it has recently under-gone a resurgence. Due to the efforts of the indefatigable Mary Alice Mc-Clellan, John’s Place was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January of 2011 for its role in improv-ing race relations in the Upper Cum-berland. Once again people sit along the horseshoe bar munching happily on a John Dog and washing it down with a cold libation.

dr. micheal birdwell, owner mary alice mcclellan and becky magura in front the the national historic Places sign outside of John’s Place.

Airing Thurs., Dec 11 - 10pm; Sun., Dec. 14 - 3:30pm; Sat., Dec. 27 - 3:30pm; Sun., Dec 28 - 6:30pm

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Need a Christmas present idea? Give a gift that is truly from the Upper Cumberland!The “everybody’s Welcome at John’s Place” dvd is now available for purchase ~ call 931.528.2222.

Friday, Nov. 7 noon-8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Meet 50+ artists in studios, galleries and other locations in Historic

WestSide and Downtown Cookeville.

www.artprowl.com

Artistic passion and high-energy come together for the 14th annual ART Prowl studio tour, a free event, which

takes place Friday, November 7 from noon-8:00 pm and Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in various locations on Cookeville’s Historic WestSide. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet more than 50 local artists, buy one of a kind artwork and see art demonstrations.

WCTE’s new downtown studio at 229 East Broad Street is proud to host artists Paul Miktarian and Linda Johnson.

Paul’s artistic ability first came to light when he created his first cats over 9 years ago in a program organized by Pace-setters. His colorful work has graced sev-eral art shows and one-person exhibits.

Linda primarily works in clay and in her artist statement, she notes that “with each piece I try to incor-porate a sense of mystery and fascination, eluding prediction, stretching and altering

perceptions.” She considers her works “a link between artist and viewer sharing the same in-timate experience.”

For the second year, the WestSide Busi-ness Association is the primary under-writer for the event, which is also supported by a grant from the Cookeville Art’s Council, members of ART Prowl and community partners.

The Prowl is the key fundraiser for non-profit ART Round Tennessee, which touts a wide variety of artists who work in various media including: oil and acrylic painting, clay ves-sels and sculpture, wood vessels and furni-ture, fiber art, paper and book art, up-cycled metal art and jewelry.

Charity’s Bake Shop & Café (formerly Sweet Sallie’s) will serve as this year’s Welcome Cen-ter where Prowlers can pick up event maps and purchase the new ART Prowl t-shirts.

For information, visit artprowl.com.

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ART Prowl Artists by Shannon Terry

at WCTE

Since 1979, WCTE-TV/PBS has brought the unique benefits of public television to our beloved Upper Cumberland. We bring the world to you with national shows that educate, entertain and inspire,

AND we tell the world our stories and celebrate our culture and arts with locally produced programs that often make it to the national and international stage.

Education has always been our priority and WCTE builds community partnerships to enrich in our region with educational outreach programs like the “Ready to Learn” initiative and the “American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen” initiative.

Then there are the events like Stations of Imagination, our free Commu-nity Cinema, WCTE’s Great TV Auction and this year, the very first Craft Beer Festival held in Cookeville.

In short, we’re so much more than a television station. We love the Up-per Cumberland and we are proud to make a significant contribution to the quality of life to our area.

You can help ensure that WCTE will remain a vibrant and vital Upper Cumberland resource for generations to come with a major or planned gift. A gift from your estate, through one of a variety of estate planning vehicles including wills, trusts, life insurance, and retirement assets, will enrich the lives of our communities while offering tax advantages to you and your family.

For more information about how you can help create a lasting legacy through planned giving, please contact WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura at [email protected] or 931.528.2222, ext 211.

Create a Lasting LegacyThrough Planned Giving

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Weekdays & Ready to Learn

daytime schedule

Saturdays

Sundays

5:00 AM Classical Stretch:

5:30 AM Sit and Be Fit

6:00 AM Wild Kratts, (Dec) Odd Squad

6:30 AM Wild Kratts

7:00 AM Curious George


8:00 AM Daniel Tiger


9:00 AM Sesame Street

10:00 AM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

10:30 AM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

11:00 AM Peg + Cat

11:30 AM Peg + Cat

12:00 PM Super Why

12:30 PM Thomas & Friends

1:00 PM Sesame Street

1:30 PM Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About

That

2:00 PM Clifford The Big Red Dog

2:30 PM Curious George

3:00 PM Arthur

3:30 PM Arthur, (Dec) Odd Squad

4:00 PM Wild Kratts

4:30 PM Wild Kratts

5:00 PM Martha Speaks MWF

Maya and Miguel TR

5:30 PM Nightly Business Report

6:00 PM PBS NewsHour

5:00 AM Barney & Friends

5:30 AM Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps




7:30 AM Dinosaur Train



9:00 AM This Old House

9:30 AM Ask This Old House

10:00 AM Hometime

10:30 AM Various Woodworking Shows

11:00 AM Rick Steves’ Europe

11:30 AM Martha Stewart’s Cooking School

12:00 PM America’s Test Kitchen

12:30 PM Chef John Besh’s

Family Table

1:00 PM Movable Feast

1:30 PM Tennessee Crossroads

2:00 PM Tennessee Wildside

2:30 PM Live Green Tennessee

3:00 PM Volunteer Gardener

3:30 PM P. Allen Smith’s

4:00 PM America’s Heartland

4:30 PM Motorweek

5:00 PM Sewing w Nancy

5:30 PM Fons and Porter’s

Love of Quilting

6:00 PM Lawrence Welk

5:00 AM Sid the Science Kid

5:30 AM Peg + Cat








9:30 AM Peg + Cat

10:00 AM Cat in the Hat

10:30 AM Wild Kratts

11:00 AM Dr. Bob Show

11:30 AM McLaughlin Group

12:00 PM Moyers & Company

12:30 PM To the Contrary with

Bonnie Erbe

1:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show

2:00 PM Classic Gospel

Be a part of the Upper Cumberland’s future by including a gift to WCTE-TV/PBS in your estate plans.

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*Schedule subject to changePrimetime / Nov. 1 - 11

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Zooming in for a Close-Up

(CC) - Closed Captioning; (S) - Stereo; (N) - New; (EI) - Educational/Instructional; (DVS) - Descriptive Video Service

Navy Seals Their Untold Story

Despite the widespread attention paid to the SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) since they eliminated Osama bin Laden, the story of how these clandestine comman-does evolved in response to changing threats — from WWII to the War on Terror — and how their extraor-dinary abilities shaped U.S. and world history, has remained untold. Few people know the unheralded tales of the first frogmen who dared to face almost certain death with little training, scant equipment and untested tactics.

The film revisits the most riveting missions of each era, and PBS is pleased to tell the story of how the SEALs changed the nature of the Navy’s special operations,” says Bill Gardner, Vice President, Programming and De-velopment, PBS. “As part of the PBS Stories of Service initiative, this film will provide a deeper understand-ing of our nation’s military history through the eyes of those who have served our country.”

The Navy’s first Special Warfare Units go back to World War II, and, without them, many of the chapters of that conflict — including the invasion of Normandy and in subsequent conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq — might have been written with different outcomes.

“We are told that this is the first time Naval Special War-fare has assisted with the research of a documentary about the teams and their forefathers,” says filmmaker Carol L. Fleisher. “We believe this is the first time a doc-umentary has framed the history of the world through the lens of firsthand SEAL reports and missions – some of which have only recently been declassified.”

Veterans Day, Tues, Nov. 11

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Primetime / Nov. 12 - 22

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The Worricker trilogy concludes with Johnny (Bill Nighy) and Margot (Helena Bonham Carter) man-aging to stay ahead of an international dragnet all across Europe. British Prime Minister Alec Beasley (Ralph Fiennes) and old MI5 colleague Jill Tankard (Judy Davis) desperately want Johnny back — but for different reasons. Who will win this frenzied game of spy versus spy?

Sun, Nov. 16

MASTERPIECE: CONTEMPORARY Worricker: Salting the Battlefield

One of musical theater’s biggest blockbusters returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES for an encore presentation. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats reigned over an 18-year Broadway run and unending tour-ing productions that continue to travel the globe. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Webber’s hit-filled stage version boasts musical highlights aplenty, including Elaine Paige’s return to her original role as Grizabella, the faded “glamour cat” singing the show-stopping ballad “Memory.”

CatsFri, Nov. 21

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Primetime / Nov. 23 - Dec. 3

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JAY LENO CELEBRATED IN THE KENNEDY CENTER

MARK TWAIN PRIZE Sunday, Nov. 23 & Nov. 25

It was in May of 1992 when Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson as Tonight Show host. Prior to becoming host, Leno had been the exclusive guest host on The Tonight Show Star-ring Johnny Carson since September 1987. He first appeared as a guest on the show March 2, 1977, and he made numerous additional appearances on the show, as well as NBC’s former program Late Night with David Letterman. An indefatigable per-former, Leno loves to test his humor live on audi-ences across the nation, performing over 100 live appearances in nightclubs, theaters, and stadiums each year.

The Mark Twain Prize special features a star-stud-ded cast of Leno’s friends and colleagues including top entertainers and comedians, Kevin Eubanks, Jimmy Fallon, Jamie Foxx, Chelsea Handler, Seth Meyers, Jerry Seinfeld, JB Smoove, Wanda Sykes and a special appearance by Betty White. The eve-ning pays tribute to the humor and accomplish-ments of the comedy icon.

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Primetime / Dec. 3 - Dec. 14

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For the millions of devoted viewers eagerly awaiting the debut of the new season of “Downton Abbey” on MASTERPIECE on January 4, 2015, relief is on the way. On November 30, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from the past four seasons and a few delectable de-lights from Season Five. The program includes a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite scenes.

The highest-rated drama in PBS history “Downton Ab-bey,” has continued to captivate viewers for four sea-sons with its intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Over the years audiences have been gripped by the wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises faced by the Crawley family and the household staff.

Structured around three themes, DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED explores “Downton Abbey: Up to Now,” “The Men of Downton and the Women They Love” and “Love, Lies and Scandal at Downton Abbey.”

Interviews with creator and writer Julian Fellowes and executive producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge provide an overview for the series and the upcoming season, which is sure to include more drama, rivalry, intrigue, jealousy, ambition and romance.

Downton Abbey Rediscovered

Sunday, Nov. 30

membershiP drive ProGram

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Tuesdays, Dec 16-30Join host Bruce Feiler on a unprecedented journey to the world’s most meaningful landscapes and rigorous pilgrimmages, all undertaken in one remarkable year. Viewers travel around the globe with Feiler as they follow six journeys to sacred sites. The series spans several continents to open a fascinating window into the human quest and takes viewers through history and across the world on faith explorations.

Each hour-long episode follows a modern day pilgrim on a private spiritual pilgrimmage: ~allahabad, india - pilgrims gather to purify them-selves on the bank of the Ganges.~shikoku, Japan - pilgrims walk an 870-mile trail, visiting 88 temples.~lourdes, france - wounded warriors seek healing in the waters of Lourdes.~osogbo, nigeria - pilgrims attend an annual festival celebrating the Yoruba Goddess Osun.~Jerusalem, isreal - pilgrims pray in the most sacred city in the world.~mecca, saudi arabia - pilgrims journey to the Hajj.

“The most common theme in religion today is that everyone is a journey,” says Feiler, bestselling author, scholar, adventurer. “In this series, we have a chance to experience that firsthand, and we invite viewers to ask their own questions as they travel with others to some of the holiest spots on earth. Religion, in many ways, is about the interplay of past and present. Journeys like this help keep that conversation alive.”

Sacred Journeys With Bruce Feiler

A compelling look at the future of faiththrough six epic pilgrimages.

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PBS, America’s most trusted news source, pro-grams were honored with 11 awards at the 35th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards - more than any other organization.

best documentary – INDEPENDENT LENS “The Invisible War”

outstanding continuing coverage of a news story in a news magazine– Need to Know: Dying to Get Back outstanding coverage a current news story - long-form– FRONTLINE “Syria Behind the Lines”

outstanding investigative Journalism - long-form– INDEPENDENT LENS “The Invisible War”

outstanding historical Programming - long-form– THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

outstanding business and economic reporting - long-form– FRONTLINE “The Retirement Gamble”

outstanding arts and culture Programming– POV “Herman’s House”

outstanding science and Technology Programming– NOVA “Manhunt - Boston Bombers”

outstanding research– FRONTLINE “Outlawed in Pakistan”

outstanding editing: documentary and long-form– INDEPENDENT LENS “Detropia”

outstanding Promotional announcement – episodic– FRONTLINE League of Denial “Dangerous Love Affair” Trailer

PBS Wins 11 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards

indePendenT lens “The invisible War”

D O W N T O N A B B E Y Free Premier Screening

...to a sneak peak of the intrigue & drama of Season 5. Please join WCTE for afternoon tea followed by a screening of the first hour of the new season!

Dressing in costume is optional but encouraged.

Sat. Dec. 13 at 1pm

You Are Invited

Cookeville Performing Arts Center10 East Broad St., Cookeville, TN

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ROBIN WILLIAMS REMEMBERED A PIONEERS OF TELEVISION SPECIAL

The one-hour special will feature Williams’ last full-length televi-sion interview, including never-

before-seen footage of his comments on life and work, tributes by those who knew and worked with him closely in all phases of his career, and clips from iconic moments throughout his career. Williams shares stories about his first stand-up act, his desire to be a serious dramatic actor and his tireless efforts to entertain U.S. troops overseas.

The program also includes an exclusive, new interview with Williams’ former “Mork & Mindy” co-star Pam Dawber, who shares for the first time on camera since his death, her memories of working with him. Dawber was the actor who worked most closely with Robin Williams, and for the longest stretch -- more than four years. The two remained friends long after the show’s end and had spoken just a few weeks before his death.

Celebrities and friends of the late actor were recently interviewed by filmmak-ers Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein at the famed Comedy Store in Los Angeles, where they shared stories and discussed Williams’ body of work, from stand-up to television to film.

Featured interviews include remem-brances from co-stars Henry Winkler (“Happy Days”), and Yakov Smirnoff (“Moscow on the Hudson”), to come-dians Louie Anderson, Paul Rodriguez, Rick Overton, Blake Clark, and Pauly Shore, and comedy producer George Schlatter. Other interviews about Wil-liams include: Penny Marshall, the late Jonathan Winters, Whoopi Goldberg, Jerry Stiller and Jimmie Walker.

“We were fortunate to sit down with Robin Williams quite recently for the PIONEERS OF TELEVISION series,” said executive producer Steve Boettcher. “We wanted to share with PBS viewers the Robin that we saw – the very unassuming, caring, genuine and gentle man who took his acting seri-ously, but was able to make others laugh. We hope this special provides more insight to this incredible man, in his own words.”

Revealing the Last In-Depth Television Interview of Robin Williams and a Star-Studded Celebration of the Late Actor’s Work

airing Tuesdays, July 1-15, 7pm-8pm

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We know you have a choice in what you watch and what you support. WCTE is “TV worth watching and supporting.”

Entrenched in the Upper Cumberland, WCTE is making a difference through educational, informational, entertaining programming, as well as through many outreach events.

ThanK you for helping us maKe a difference

Annual Membership Levels

$35 Basic Membership$60 Patron$90 Associate$120 Producer

$240 Engineer$365 Dollar A Day Club$500 Studio Club$1,000 Directors’ Circle

All Safe Self Storage Business & Professional Member

Allergy Associates The Dr. Bob Show

BB&T Legge Insur-ance Moyers & Company

Ben Lomand Connect Bluegrass Underground

Cannon Cty Chamber of Commerce An-tiques Roadshow (Mon)

Cedar Hills Senior Living Community The Lawrence Welk Show (Sat.) and Ten-nessee Crossroads (Th.)

City of Cookeville Primetime

City of Crossville Primetime

Companion CPA Group Masterpiece and PBS NewsHour

Cookeville-Putnam Cty Chamber of Com-merce Primetime

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Professional Services Minute

Cumberland Auto Center Tennessee Crossroads (Sat.) and Rick Steves’ Europe

Cumberland County Playhouse Primetime

DeKalb Animal Clinic Charlie Rose: The Week, NOVA and Moy-ers & Company

DeKalb Community Bank Smithville Fid-dlers’ Jamboree

DeKalb Community Hospital Smithville Fid-dlers’ Jamboree

Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Crossroads (Sat.)

Go Advertising Primetime

Grade-A Catering Primetime

Henry Fincher, Attorney at Law Professional Services Minute

Historic Rugby Tennessee Crossroads (Th.)

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Discover the Upper Cumberland

Norris Super Cycle Tennessee’s Wild Side

R-Cubed Environ-mental Solutions Primetime

Signature Health-CARE of Fentress

County Antiques Road-show (Sat.)

Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree

State Farm Insurance with Elwood Ervin Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s

Stonehaus Winer Primetime

Tennessee Depart-ment of Agriculture Live Green Tennessee & Nature

Tennessee Farm Bu-reau Federation America’s Heartland

The Law Offices of Galligan & Newman Bluegrass Underground (Mon.) & Jammin at Hippie Jack’s (Thurs)

TN Lottery Prime Time

Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree

Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Discover the Upper Cumberland and Prime Time

Uplands Village Antiques Roadshow and Professional Services Minute

USDA Live Green Tennessee

Winell Lee Mouldings Ask This Old House and Live Green Ten-nessee

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Evolution of a CriminalA film by Darius Clark Monroe

Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:00pmIn this gripping blend of documentary, true crime, and

personal essay, a filmmaker confronts his past, dissecting the circumstances that led him to commit a bank robbery

as a young man, and his journey since that act.

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