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ContentsPublic Television from The uPPer cumberland

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Amid the fringing reefs, coral cays and islands of the Torres Strait, the human residents living on the Great Barrier Reef seek to find the critical balance between their needs and those of a diminishing natural world. LIFE ON THE REEF combines storytelling with cutting-edge cinematography to present a unique angle on Australia’s greatest natural icon. Story on p. 15.

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

Jere Hargrove, Chair Tom Janney, Vice Chair

Andrea Burckhard, SecretaryJoe Albrecht, Treasurer

Lillian Hartgrove, Past ChairBecky Magura,

WCTE Pres. & CEO Mike Galligan

Dr. Katherine BertramMarc L. BurnettMona CopelandDr. Wali R. Kharif

Nina LunnJack Stites

Kelly SwallowsDr. 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 wcte.org.

hal l. harder - managing [email protected]

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

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Dr. Steve Copeland, DVMDiana Baranowski

Dr. Carl Owens

Jack BartonLissa Parks

Ben Newman

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August Membership Drive Shows A few highlights from our special membership programming.

Community Advisory Board

becky magura President & CEO

celeste bennett Account Manager

mary boring Engineering & Tech. Liaison

reggie brown Education & Community Engagement Associate

desirée duncan Director of Content

allison fox ~ Grant Manager/De-velopment Assistant

craig Gray ~ Business Develop-ment Producer

Jenna hillis ~ Special Events Support

craig lefevre Master Control Op Manager

samantha mccowan ~ Special Events Assistant

avery owens Director of Advancement

Jodi Pitts ~Auction & Special Events Coordinator

cindy Putman ~ Ready to Learn Tools Facilitator

hannah rawiszer Asst. to the CEO

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 Gradu-ate Program Manager

LIFE ON THE REEF

Discover the Upper Cumberland A new WCTE series that tells the stories of people and places from right here in the Upper Cumberland.

Early Beginnings The second in a series of documentaries from our American Graduate initiative.

Spotlight on Shan Burklow & Suzanne Reynolds Williams Hosts of our broadcast from the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree.

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Premiering Thursday, July 16 at 7pm

THE TENNESSEANS: A Volunteer LegacyPremiering Sunday, July 5 at 4:30pm, encore Monday, July 6 at 9pm

LIVE GREEN TENNESSEE Season 8 Premiere - July 27

“The Upper Cumberland is a treasure trove of fascinating people, places and stories. Over the years, we would have loved to tell them but we just didn’t have a show with the format that made pursuing many of these stories a viable option,” said Desirée Duncan, Director of Content for WCTE.

“Until now.”

Like the 2013 WCTE documentary of the same name, WCTE’s new half-hour series, Discover the Upper Cumberland, explores our rich heritage of culture, history, music, art, craft, performances, tourism and natural beauty. Where it differs is in the depth and examination of issues that af-fect us like health and education, people and subcultures that intrigue us, interesting businesses and non-profits, and topics pertaining to our area. “

The Discover the Upper Cumberland series takes us on location AND brings us into the studio for interviews with experts about local issues. There are plans to produce at least one segment from each of the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland each and every season.

“I’ve wanted to do this for a while,” said Desirée. “The idea for the series came to me seven years ago while I was still working at the PBS station in Las Vegas. For a long time, I felt that PBS stations’ programs were often addressing a niche audience. Discover the Upper Cumberland is a maga-zine show that has something for everyone. A viewer may tune in for one segment and be ‘grabbed’ by another. The program enables WCTE to share the stories that make our area of the world unique.”

Desirée Duncan, Director of Content for WCTE

“We are grateful for a grant from our friends at the USDA to purchase new equipment, which will in turn make us more versatile and allow us tell more visually stunning stories.”

First Tennessee Bank partnered with Ed Hooper and Rowland Pictures of Knoxville to produce the The Tennesseeans: A Volunteer Legacy. This bicentennial story is the first documentary to highlight the events, men and women that earned the “Volunteer” state its nickname, from the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain to the modern battlefields of today. It was shot on location across the country and features nationally recognized military historians, rare films and photographs that tell a story few know about the state’s military legacy.

“Tennessee more or less defined the citizen-soldier in U.S. history and the stories of these men and women need to be preserved,” said Producer Ed Hooper. “We went to the sources to do it. The Department of Defense graciously gave us access and permis-sion to their people and resources; I ran down private collectors, descendants, and national historians, and the rest was a statewide effort from Elizabethton to Memphis. I hated what was left on the

cutting room floor because you can’t tell all the stories in the time we had. The story behind the ‘Volunteer’ nickname is one of the most remarkable legacies in the nation.”

Shan Burklow & Suzanne Reynolds WilliamsWCTE’s Hosts for the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree Broadcast

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In 2013, after over 30 years of hosting the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree on WCTE, Becky Magura and Steve Boots decided

to step down. Executive Producer/Direc-tor Rick Wells had an idea for new hosts. He approached Suzanne Reynolds Williams, Executive Director of the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce.

“Rick Wells came to me with a shocking request,” said Suzanne. “So shocking that I had to get him to explain his proposal twice. I couldn’t imagine in a hundred years that I would ever be considered as public televi-sion host material.”

Suzanne asked her oldest daughter Shan to join her as co-host, and she agreed because “my ‘Smother’ asked me to. It’s that simple. I seldom say no to my mom.“

But it was more than just a mother-daughter thing. Shan’s career path made her the perfect choice.

“I traveled on a national book tour at the age of 19. Ten years later, a career in children’s book publishing and public speaking led to advertising, then commer-cial photography, and now marketing. I am the Direc-tor of Marketing for DeKalb Community Hospital and Stones River Hospital. It’s nice to make a difference right where you live.”

Suzanne and Shan were both born in Smith-ville. Aside from 11 years their family spent in Atlanta, they have always lived in DeKalb County. Suzanne “wouldn’t want to live any-where else” and loves “the home-town feel, the friendliness and kindness of the people, the scenic beauty, the music and art.”

Shan appreciates the ease and charm of small town life. “You know everyone at the PTO meetings, people wave at you in the parking lot, and your neighbors share the

extra vegetables from their garden. It’s truly beautiful and extraordinary…but simple.”

When it comes to the Jamboree, there is no doubt about the special place it holds in their hearts.

“I love the Jamboree!” declared Suzanne emphatically. “I have never missed a single year. Whether as a spectator, volunteer, board member, or even the unimaginable, co-hosting the event for WCTE-TV, I have been involved since the beginning.”

So what are the rewards and challenges in hosting the Jamboree?

Suzanne likes everything! “From the little voices in your head coming from the head-phones, the cheer of the crowd, the beat of the bluegrass, and the sound of your own heart beating in your ears, nothing could have ever prepared me for the rush of host-ing live television.”

Suzanne and Shan had hosted a local news television show a couple of years ago and Shan said hosting the Jamboree “feels like that times a thousand.” Although she is desperately afraid of heights “so it doesn’t help that you are hosting live television from

scaffolding in the sky!”

The dynamic mother-daughter duo both have a deep appreciation for what the WCTE broadcast has done for the Jamboree.

“WCTE and Public Television ha ve taken our hometown festival to becoming a nationally-known event attended by people from all across the U.S. and around the world,” re-marked Suzanne. “I am impressed by WCTE’s ability to promote our Upper Cumberland region in such a larger than life way. From Bluegrass Underground to Hippie Jack’s to the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree, tourists pour into this area because of WCTE’s view of this

interesting and diverse region.”

“Branding the Upper Cumberland is so important to our area, and no other entity has the scope and capability of better accomplishing that than our beloved WCTE-TV and their commitment to spread-ing the word of all we have to offer here!”

“The Jamboree would be a small, hometown fiddle fest without the footprint of awareness given by WCTE and public television,” added Shan. “I am continually amazed at WCTE’s ability to adapt to changing times while keeping a strong vision of what’s important to them. They keep their values strong and solid across varied platforms. They have a massive social media presence while main-taining their integrity and focus. That’s very hard to do.”

Shan continued. “WCTE and our public television stations across the nation are our personal voice. It is a voice that is unfiltered and genuine. Without public television, we would lose such a valuable asset to the moral core of our society. It is clean, educa-tional, and family-friendly entertainment that inspires you to care more, do more, and be more. I can’t imagine the hole that would be left without it. Can you?”

Catch Shan & Suzanne at the JamboreeFri. July 3, 8 - 11pm

& Sat. July 4, 5pm until the end.

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STARLIGHT BALLROOM (MY MUSIC)Return to the glorious days of legendary orches-tras, bandleaders and singers that ruled Amer-ica’s radio waves and dance halls, bringing joy

and escape during the days the country went to war and through the era of victory

that followed. Featuring songs from Perry Como, Doris Day, Benny Goodman, Tex Beneke, Peggy Lee, The

Mills Brothers and more.

COUNTRY POP LEGENDS (MY MUSIC)

Country pop legends unite to perform their biggest and best-loved hit recordings from

the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Hosted by Roy Clark, performers include Glen Campbell, Crystal

Gayle, Hank Locklin, Bill Anderson, BJ Thomas, the Bellamy Brothers, the Browns and more,

with classic full-length vintage archival gems from the vaults.

DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE FUTURE OF GODA Practical Approach to Spirituality for Our Times

For three decades, Deepak Chopra has inspired mil-lions with his profound writing and teaching. With The Future of God, he invites us on a journey of the spirit, providing a practical path to understanding

God and our own place in the universe. Now, is a mo-ment of reinvigoration, he argues. Now is moment of

renewal. Now is the future.

***For more August Membership listings, see the asterisked shows in the program guide, pages 14 -19.

Simply set up your checking account or credit card to make an automatic monthly contribution, and support your public broadcasting for years to come. Choose any amount that works for you, whether $5 a month, $10 a month, or more. By spreading your contributions throughout the year, it’s easier on your budget — and since your membership is automatically renewed, it’s easier on your memory too!

Support your Upper Cumberland PBS station by becoming a Sustaining Member today and make sure that your favorite programs stay on the air!

Music, drama, and health for body, mind, spirit and pocketbook from our August membership drive , August 7 ~ 23.

Aug 12 - 7pm, Aug 16 - 7pm,Aug. 18 - 8pm

Aug 8 - 2pm, Aug 10 - 10pm, Aug 18 - 10pm, Aug 23 - 10pm

Aug 8 - 8pm, Aug 15 - 6pm

Crystal Gayle

Doris Day


DOWNTON ABBEY REDISCOVERED

Downton Abbey Rediscovered offers a tempting sampling of best-loved moments from

past seasons.

Celebrating the series that The Hollywood Reporter praised as “an absolute pleasure to

watch,” the program includes a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite scenes.

Il VOLO ITALIADuring the last few years, Il Volo have performed all over the world, released massively-selling albums,

joined legendary songstress Barbra Streisand on tour and taken the stage for two highly acclaimed

PBS specials.

This powerhouse Italian pop opera trio came back to the States immediately following their first Billboard

Latin Music Award win for Latin Pop Albums – Artist of the Year, Duo or Group, with nominations both

in 2013 and 2014.

Invest in WCTE during our Membership Drive by picking up the phone and calling1-800-818-2338 or go online to wcte.org/memberdrive

Aug 9 - 6:30pm & 8pm, Aug 13 - 7pm

Aug 7 - 8pm, Aug 13 - 8:30pm

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For more information about the American Graduate initiative, visit wcte.org/amgrad or contact contact Lee Wray, American Graduate Project Manager, at [email protected]

e arly beginnings is the third documentary in WCTE’s American Graduate series, Grow-ing Education. The episode focuses on the

educational development of children from ages three to six. The series continues to explore fac-tors that affect the development of a child’s brain, including living environment, attitudes and emo-tions in the home, health and eating, and --- most importantly --- caring consistent adults. Parents and educators share their advice and experiences on the best way to prepare children for the begin-ning of their school years.

A new initiative sponsored by the Children’s Read-ing Foundation of the Upper Cumberland, Ready! for Kindergarten, is discussed by educators. Grow-ing Education continues to focus on ‘cradle to career’ education for Upper Cumberland citizens.

Airing Thursday, July 30 at 7pm, and Thursday August 27 at 7pm

WCTE was chosen to receive a $5000 PBS KIDS Odd Squad Camp Grant. WCTE partnered with Putnam County Schools to host twenty-one Pre K and K Odd

Squad Agents, who used Odd Squad materials to solve cases and improve math and problem solving skills.

Jere Hargrove is the chair of the up-per cumberland broadcast council and a longtime sup-porter of WCTE. He is an Attorney and a former Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 42nd District, and once served as House Majority Leader. As a Cookeville native and a strong advocate of public media, Jere truly values what WCTE brings to the Upper Cumberland in education, history, the arts, our culture and the stories we tell about our region.

He brings a real passion to his role as Chair and knows the value of this station. Evangelical in his description of the power of public media, he is as protective as a mama bear when it comes to WCTE. Jere brings great knowledge, community and state engagement, leadership and purpose to our work. His service to WCTE is at a critical time in the growth of the station.

I’m excited to have Jere in this leadership role. He is dedicated to the strategic direc-tion for Upper Cumberland public media and he will lead us to a strong future.

Lillian is Past chair of the upper cumberland broadcast council. She held a distinguished career in banking throughout the Southeast, and when that career brought her to Cookev-ille, she immediately became active in the community. One of those activites included joining the WCTE Board of Trustees.

Lillian is the Workforce Development and Education Vice President for the Cookeville-Putnam Co. Chamber of Commerce and the Highlands Economic Partnership. She was also recently appointed for a three-year term to the Tennessee State Board of Education, repre-senting the 6th Congressional District.

We have been fortunate to have Lillian as a trustee and friend to WCTE for a decade of ser-

vice and leadership. She is passionate about public media and has taken that mes-sage throughout our region, state and nation on many occasions. With her strength in business, education, mentoring, and community, Lillian has provided me and the WCTE staff with valuable direction and knowledge.


Weekdays & Ready to Learn

daytime schedule

Saturdays

Sundays

5:00 AM Sit and Be Fit

5:30 AM Classical Stretch

6:00 AM 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 Dinosaur Train

10:30 AM Space Racers

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 Odd Squad

4:00 PM Wild Kratts

4:30 PM Wild Kratts

5:00 PM Martha Speaks

5:30 PM Nightly Business Report

6:00 PM PBS NewsHour

5:00 AM Barney & Friends

5:30 AM Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps







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 Cook’s County

1:00 PM A Chef’s Life

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 Odd Squad

11:00 AM Dr. Bob Show

11:30 AM McLaughlin Group

12:00 PM Charlie Rose: The Week

12:30 PM To the Contrary with

Bonnie Erbe

1:00 PM Lawrence Welk Show

2:00 PM Classic Gospel

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Various PBS Shows

Jere Hargrove

by Becky Magura, President & CEO of WCTE

Lillian Hartgrove

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*Schedule subject to changePrimetime / July 1 - 11


Zooming in for a Close-Up

OPERATION WILD tells the remarkable stories of animals in need and the dedicated caregivers who push the boundaries of veterinary medicine to help them. The three episodes span the globe and take viewers on a compelling journey.

JulY 1: Travel to the Wolong Giant Panda Base in Southwest China, where vets are using high-tech animal medicine to try to save the species. In West Africa, a gorilla called Shufai is still trying to recover from being shot in the arm by poachers. A vet in Japan has invented a new kind of underwater medicine designed to look after manta rays.

JulY 8: Follow a team in South Africa who are try-ing to help rhino Thandi with a ground-breaking skin graft operation after poachers stole her horns. A giraffe has caught his leg in a snare and must be caught and anaesthetized in order to prevent his death. Rosemary the orangutan has micro-surgery in Borneo to try to restore her sight and give her back her freedom. At Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, learn how human heart technology is being used to help chimpanzees prevent heart disease.

JulY 15: Find yourself in the rainforest of Laos, where vets are attempting groundbreaking keyhole brain surgery on Champa, an endangered moon bear. In Japan, vet and inventor Dr. Keiichi Ueda has spent the last 12 years trying to improve the life of Fuji, a dolphin with no tail. Renowned reptile specialist Dr. Doug Mader tries 21st-century surgery to save the life of a prehistoric beast, and in Poland, a team of South African vets is called in to try to remove the infected tusk of a five-ton elephant.

Wednesdays, July 1, 8 & 15OPERATION WILD

Part of the Pbs summer of science

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Primetime / July 12 - 22



On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft, one of the most advanced ever built, is scheduled to fly by Pluto to take the very first detailed images of the dwarf planet.

After nine years and 3 billion miles, we will finally get a close look at this strange, icy world, but only if the craft can survive the final, treacherous leg of its journey, which could take it through a dangerous field of debris. If it does, New Horizons is poised to make dramatic new discoveries, not just about Pluto, but about the vast realm of icy bodies lurking beyond Neptune, relics of the earliest days of the solar system’s formation. Back on Earth, the planetary scientists who have spent decades working on this mission anxiously await a signal from their spacecraft. Our cameras will be there to witness the moment. If all goes well, we’ll see Pluto’s mysterious surface in unprecedented detail and learn new secrets about other alien worlds at the far limits of our solar system.

CHASING PLUTO Wednesday, July 15


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Primetime / July 23 - August 2




Wednesdays, July 22, 29 & August 5LIFE ON THE REEF

This three-part series explores the mysteries and hardships of the world’s greatest marine wilderness, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and examines the array of life in and around one of the planet’s most extraor-dinary and endangered places.

July 22.: Explore the Great Barrier Reef during Aus-tralia’s tourist-heavy winter season. During this time, humpback whales make the long journey to calve in the warm tropical waters, while rescue crews respond to a human and environmental emergency in one of the most sensitive parts of the reef. On the most pro-tected island in Australia, scientists work to save the biggest turtle rookery on Earth.

July 29: In this episode, The Great Barrier Reef is about to explode with new, spring life. Divers descend into dark water in the hope of seeing the annual coral spawn, and manta rays enter the reef to filter-feed on the nutrient rich waters. Thousands of sea birds con-gregate on the islands and coral cays to nest, while in the mangroves, saltwater crocodiles violently defend their eggs. In the far north, rangers and scientists fight to control a potentially catastrophic plague of coral-eating crown of thorn starfish.

August 5: Follow the summer season on the Great Barrier Reef. Thousands of tiny turtles emerge from the sand and begin the struggle to survive. The hu-man and animal residents prepare as a category five cyclone bears down on the North Queensland coast. Conservationists also fight against other threats to the marine wilderness, including shipping accidents and oil spills.

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Primetime / August 3 -13

PLEDGE EVENT

Monday, August 10



The show was recorded in September 1981 at a free benefit concert in Central Park, New York City, where the pair performed in front of more than 500,000 people. Besides hit songs from their years as a duo, their set-list included material from their solo and duo careers, and covers.Among the 21 songs performed were the classics, The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, and The Boxer. The event concluded with a reprise of Simon’s song, Late in the Evening.

Both the film and the album were released a year after the concert. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 album charts and was certi-fied as double platinum.

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK

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Primetime / August 14 - 24

PLEDGE EVENT

August 8, 9, 14, 18 & 20

AGING BACKWARDSwith Miranda Esmonde White



PBS fitness personality on Classical Stretch and cre-ator of the fitness phenomenon Essentrics, Miranda Esmonde-White offers an eye-opening guide to anti-aging that provides essential tools to help anyone turn back the clock and look and feel younger no matter what age.

Miranda Esmonde-White trains everyone from prima ballerinas to professional hockey players to Cerebral palsy patients: what do they all have in common? All of these people are hoping to heal their bodies, prevent further injury, and move optimally and without pain. In fact, they have the same goals as any of us who are trying to stay young, fit, and reverse the hands of time.

Because the aging of our bodies occurs in our cells, it must be repaired there too—that’s where Miranda’s highly effective and sought-after techniques come in. The body is programmed to self-destruct as we age, but the speed at which it self-destructs is up to us. Recent scientific studies have proven this fact. In Aging Backwards, Miranda offers a groundbreaking guide on how to maintain and repair our cells, through scientifi-cally designed workouts. Healthy cells prevent joint pain, muscle loss and weak bones—helping to control weight, increase energy, and improve strength and mobility. Miranda offers viewers of all ages the tools they need to look and feel young.

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Primetime / August 25 - 31

VICIOUS (Season 2 Premiere) Friday, June 26



A pillar of the jam band scene and unwitting archi-tects of the Jamgrass genre, Leftover Salmon has pioneered a fluid, loose-limbed, daring sound. They have earned legions of diehard fans, accolades and a reputation as one of the most exciting, engaging concert experiences to ever hit the road.

VICIOUS returns with Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) delivering more biting remarks, snide comments and cruel asides. Joined by friends Violet (Frances de la Tour), Ash (Iwan Rheon), Penelo-pe (Marcia Warren), Mason (Philip Voss) and surprise guest characters, the men embark on another sea-son of humorous mishaps, hideous break-ups and heart-warming make-ups.

“PBS is excited to bring the series back for another hilarious and snarky season,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, Gen-eral Audience Programming, PBS. “Ian and Derek’s undeniable chemistry and feisty wit truly make the show easy to love…even when it’s ‘vicious.’

BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND (Season 5 Premiere)

Leftover Salmon - Monday August 31

Ian McKellan & Derek Jacobi

Starring Angela Lansbury & James Earl Jones

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Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, a 2010 hit on

Broadway, comes to television with five-time Tony Award winner and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones as Daisy Werthan and Hoke Colburn. Actor Boyd Gaines (a four-time Tony Award winner) reprises his Broadway role as Boo-lie Werthan.

Uhry’s classic play is a timeless, searing, funny, and ulti-mately hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between two of popular culture’s most enduring characters. When Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72-year-old Jewish woman living in midcentury Atlanta, is deemed too old to drive, her son hires Hoke Colburn, an African American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled and hostile pair-ing, soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friend-ship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them.

“I was struck by the wonder-ful film version of Driving Miss Daisy, with Morgan Freeman as Hoke,” commented Jones. ”Like Hoke, I’m from the south – Ark-abutla in Mississippi – where there’s not a lot of formal edu-cation. I thought: “I know Hoke. He’s like so many people back home.” Ever since, I longed to play him on stage.”

“It’s almost 30 years since Driving Miss Daisy was writ-ten,” Jones continued, “but its

examination of issues around race still resonates. We live with the same conditions, the same problems. And they still hurt.”

“I saw the original stage production of Driving Miss Daisy in New York and loved it,” remarked Lansbury. “Afterwards, I met Alfred Uhry, and we came to an agreement that some day I would play Daisy. Years passed. Then it was suggested that I do it in Australia, of all places, alongside James Earl Jones. I’m not exactly a spring chicken [Lans-bury was 88], but I thought: “Australia – why not?”

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Charles & Candace Thomas

Chuck & Tracy Sparks

Jack and Mary Stites

Harry & Eileen Stuber

Bob, Glenda & Jordan Terry

Studio ClubJim & Mickie Akenson

Bob & Janice AllenDr. Max & Patti Atnip

Derek & Diana Baranowski

Dr. Katherine BertramSteve & Connie Boots

Leon & Julie BurnsJeff & Kathy Callahan

Richard CastleCiphertek

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Jim HughesMorris & Linda Irby

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Mike McCloud

Michael McDearman

Larry & Janice McDonald

Payless Family

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Bob & Kat Rust

Ron & Melinda Swann

TN Race Timing

Angelo & Jennette

Volpe

Michael Welch

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