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“THE ADDRESS” BY KEN BURNS APRIL 15 PLUS:

March/April 2014 Vol 29 #2 wcte.org. .

BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUNDWINS FOUR EMMY® AWARDS

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ContentsPUBLIC TELEVISION fROM THE UPPER CUMBERLAND

On our coverBLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND Combine the beautifully lit Volcano Room 333 feet underground in the Cumberland Caverns near McMinnville with amazingly talented musicians and you have one of the most unique music series on television. Soon shooting its 4th season, Bluegrass Underground keeps winning award after award. Story p. 4.

Program guides9 Daytime Programming

Ready to Learn and weekend guide

10 Primetime Programming Quality PBS evening programs

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Staff & Management

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

Becky Magura President & CEO

Mary Boring Asst. to the CEO/Special Projects

Reggie Brown Education & Community Engagement Associate

Desirée Duncan Director of Content

Celeste Flatt Account Manager

Allison Fox Membership Associate

Craig Gray Business Development Producer

Sonja Higgenbotham Membership Manager

Joyce Hunter-Green Auction Consultant

Randall Jackson Broadcast Engineer

Craig LeFevre Master Control Operations

Manager

Avery Owens Director of Advancement

Jodi Pitts Auction Coordinator

Cindy Putman Education & Community Engagement Associate

Nathaniel Rich Programming and Master

Control Associate

Seth Stanger Sales & Development Assistant

Ralph Welch Director of Engineering/

Technology

Rick Wells Senior Producer/Director

Canaan Williams Online and Programming

Associate & Gridmaster

Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council

Lillian Hartgrove, ChairJere Hargrove, Vice-Chair

Dr. Wali R. Kharif, SecretaryTom Janney, Treasurer

Dr. Max AtnipBecky Magura,

WCTE Pres. & CEO Mike Galligan

Dr. Kathy BertramAndrea Burckhard

Marc L. BurnettMona Copeland

Morris IrbyNina LunnJack 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 Swallows

Dr. Carl OwensJack BartonLissa Parks

WCTE-HD Ch. 22.1, WCTE-WORLD SD Ch. 22.2 & WCTE-Create SD Ch. 22.3

photo credit H. L. Harder

Contributing Writer Andrea Moran

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A Night at the Emmys What’s it like to win an Emmy? Becky

Magura shares the experience.

Coming Attractions The special programs of the March

Membership Drive.

Spotlight on Dean Hutson, Publisher, Tour

Coordinator & Entrepreneur.

Faces of WCTE An introduction to the teams

of WCTE.

Advisory Board

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local coloraward winning series

The musicians are amazing, the venue is stunning and if you’ve ever been to a Bluegrass Underground concert

in the Volcano Room of the Cumberland Caverns near McMinnville, you know the experience is unforgettable. But all of the amazing talent in the cave does not appear on the rocky stage.

On January 25th, some of those behind-the-scenes talents were recognized.

At the 28th Annual Mid South Emmy Awards held at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Bluegrass Underground brought home four Emmy awards. The Emmys were awarded for Best Entertain-ment Program, Best Director-Program, Best Audio, and Best Lighting. The series was also nominated for Best Photography and Technical Achievement.

According to series creator/producer Todd Mayo, the series is a true “musical adven-ture” created to shine a light — literally and metaphorically — on America’s finest export: the diversity and quality of its mu-sical culture and natural beauty. “These Emmys go out to the entire crew, the pa-trons and viewers of the series, WCTE and

PBS, our wonderful family of underwriters and all of the great folks at Cumberland Caverns,” commented Mayo.

Airing coast-to-coast on PBS, the show is a unique mix of HD video, near-perfect acoustics, and top musical talent that brings viewers “an eye-popping presenta-tion of one of the most visually amazing venues there is,” said Jarrell. Currently midway through its Season Three run, Bluegrass Underground is set to tape its fourth season in March.

Producers Todd Mayo and Todd Jarrell picked up the Emmy for Best Entertain-ment, which honors “excellence in a pro-gram, series or special that covers general entertainment.”

Nashville’s legendary James Burton Yockey won the Emmy for Best Director-Program. Yockey has worked for PBS, ABC, CBS, Cinemax, HBO, MTV, and NBC in venues like the Ryman Auditorium, Carnegie Hall and the Eiffel Tower. He has worked with Bob Hope, Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Alan Jackson, Waylon Jen-nings and scores more.

The Emmy for Best Lighting went to the nationally recognized Lighting Designer Allen Branton, Gaffer Han Henze, Best Boy Todd Latia, their show production staff in-cluded electrician Wally Bigbee, and Grips Brad Jarrell, Buddy Jarrell, and Joel Palmer. Allen Branton — co-creator of the MTV series Unplugged and lighting designer for such artistic luminaries as Michael Jack-son, U2, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, and Madonna — believes there could be no better place for his work than in the true absence of all light, such as this inside a wondrous cavern. “I want to thank the cave. What a joy to practice one’s craft in such a special place,” com-mented Branton.

The Emmy for Audio went to Hugh John-son and to concert series’ Front of House audio mixer, Danny Poland. Johnson and Poland not only executed the live shows but also mixed and mastered the final series for Audio. Both are long-standing members of Vince Gill’s touring recording and touring operations.

Watch Bluegrass Underground Mondays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 pm.

The Talented Crew Of Bluegrass Underground

Producer Todd Mayo Becky Magura Producer Todd JarrellJames Burton Yockey

photo credit Tommy Lawson Photography

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A Night At The Emmysby Becky Magura, President & CEO of WCTE

W hen I was a freckled-faced, sun kissed, impassioned 7-year-old kid, I remember

standing in front of the mirror with a bottle of Joy soap in my hands practicing my acceptance speech for an Academy Award or an Emmy that I just knew I would win one day. Fast-forward almost 50 years later and there I was. My dream had come true. I was accepting an Emmy award.

That night at the Mid South Regional Emmy Awards wasn’t my first trip with Todd Jarrell to that magical stage, or even the first time being nominated, but it was my moment to fulfill that 7-year old kid’s dream and finally make that long-awaited acceptance speech.

It was an emotionally charged time. I had a chance to give a shout out to our Upper Cumberland region, our hard working and talented WCTE staff, all who support us on a day-to-day basis as members and sponsors, our PBS family

and those personal folks who keep me going every day - Max, Jen, Aunt Ruth and all of our family and friends.

Through it all, I fought back tears of joy and anticipation and excitement for what this recognition means for all of us. In my speech, when I said this Emmy is for you, I meant it. It is ours, and it is well deserved.

I am so very proud of Todd Jarrell and Todd Mayo and the whole Bluegrass Underground team! To be nominated for six Emmys and to bring home four is no small accomplishment! WCTE has been involved with this series since its incep-tion and we continue to present the series on a national level through PBS.

I’m already practicing a new speech in front of the mirror, still freckled-faced and sun kissed albeit with a few more lines, but every bit as impassioned.

Only this time, I’m not holding a bottle of Joy soap.

photo credit Jennifer LeFevre

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Become a Sustaining Member of WCTE

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 automati-

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

Shows of the March 2014 Membership DriveWCTE is delighted to help you explore the worlds of music, health and drama from March 1 - 16 during our

March Membership Drive. We are proud to bring you the best in national and local programming: shows that educate, inform, inspire and entertain. Your investment in WCTE helps to insure that we can continue to tell Upper Cumberland

stories, and at the same time, bring the stories of the world to you. Here are a few highlights:

Celtic Woman : EmeraldMarch 9 & 16

Heartbeat of HomeMarch 2, 7 & 12

America’s Wild WestMarch 2, 5, 10, 15 & 16

Rick Steve’s Italy: Cities of DreamsMarch 1, 11 & 16

An Evening With Doc WatsonMarch 1 & 4

Great Performances - Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

March 6, 10 & 14


Invest in WCTE during our Membership Drive by picking up the phone and calling1-800-818-2338

or go online to wcte.org/memberdrive

Great Performances: Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon

Rangers featuring Edie BrickellMarch 3 & 11

Judy Collins: Live In IrelandMarch 9 & 14

Dr. Wayne Dyer: I Can See Clearly Now

March 2, 5, 14 & 15Titanic: Band of Courage

March 2, 5 & 9

Suze Orman’s financial SolutionsMarch 1, 8 & 12

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Watch high school teams from Cookeville, White County, York Institute, Clarkrange, Cumberland County, Upperman, Oneida, Gallatin, Portland, Warran County, Oliver Springs, and Henderson compete for first,

second, and third place prizes, plus the Dr. fred Culp Spirit of Competition Award.

WCTE’s 28th Annual Academic Bowl Will begin airing each weekday starting March 24, 11am & 5pm

When WCTE was initially looking for an affordable way to produce Close-up, Dean Hutson came through for us. The Cookeville publisher of Celebrations, Our

Senior Times and Our Journey lent us his expertise and helped make this magazine possible. An excellent community partner and a man of ideas and vision, Dean’s determination to share the positive news of the people and places of the Upper Cum-berland is reflected in everything from his publications to his special events.

Born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Dean moved to Cookeville in 1997. He had been working as the Operations Manager for ABF Freight in Sioux Falls, South Dakota when he and his family were offered the chance to return to the South, and specifically to Tennessee, with his company. While he had a choice of communities, his research led him to Cookeville.

“It’s been an unbelievable place to raise kids. The quality of education is good and the colleges are accessible. We enjoy the seasons and diversity in the climate. There are a lot of great opportunities around here but the unique tapestry of the people is what really makes the area.”

It was here that he met his friend and late business partner, Dave Walker.

“We played golf together and Dave was after me to join him to produce Our Senior Times. After a long conversation, I saw what Our Senior Times had the potential of becoming and we took off.”

The partners followed that up with Our Journey and Celebra-tions.

“Our philosophy was simple -- exclude bad news. Our Senior Times is a vehicle to educate, inform and spread cheer to senior population. Our Journey presents the truest form of good news in the gospels. And Celebrations was created to celebrate the best of people, places and homes in the Upper Cumberland.”

Dave passed away in 2009 and Dean carried on, expanding the business while remaining true to their vision. In addition to the magazines, CommonSense Media Group also publishes annual reports and brochures, puts on special events and even offers travel tours.

“I love the travel tours! People who have worked hard all of their lives now want to relax, want to venture out, and we put

together safe, no-worry trips that are easy on your pocketbook. We offered a trip to New York in 2013 and that was a big suc-cess. On May 15-20, we are offering a trip to Washington, DC and on June 7-13, we’re looking at an Alaskan Cruise.”

“And the special events are fun! On April 25, we are putting on Tokens, Treasures and Smiles at the Leslie Town Centre. It is a comedy theater with musical acts and includes dinner. Some of the proceeds go to the Area Agency of Aging and Disability.”

Dean’s positive philosophy is part of what inspired him to help WCTE produce Close-up. Having been a participant in the WCTE Great TV Auction and a guest on WCTE’s Business Profiles, Dean recognizes WCTE’s importance to the Upper Cumberland.

“From Jamestown to Crossville, from Cookeville to Smithville, WCTE has become the sinew of our communities. It brings us all together and strengthens the region, providing a service you can’t get anywhere else.”

You can contact Dean to advertise, book a tour or buy tickets to Tokens, Treasures and Smiles at 528.5200.


faces of wcte

photo credit Jim Dillon

Avery Owens Director of Advancement

The Advancement Team

So what is an “Advancement Team”?

“The Advancement team is responsible for station revenue,” explains Avery Owens, Director of Advancement. “It promotes and markets the station, holds special events and helps tell our story to the communities we serve.”

The Advancement team consists of Celeste Flatt, Seth Stanger and Avery in Sales and Underwriting, Membership Manager Sonja Higgenbotham, Auction Coordi-nator Jodi Pitts, Grant Writer Allison Fox, and Marketing Assistant Andrea Moran.

“One of our biggest challenges is to raise money and work within our small, non-profit budget,” continued Avery. “WCTE contributes immeasurably to the Upper Cumberland. We add to the quality of life in the region AND we are a great resource for the business community. The only TV station within 75 miles, we have a potential viewing audience of well over a million consumers.”

“If people only knew the extent of what this small station does… well, that’s part of our job isn’t it? To educate and tell a broader base of people our story. If we create more awareness of our quality and of our extensive reach, we will have more businesses who want to work with us, and more community–minded people becoming members who recognize the value of having their own PBS station telling Upper Cumberland stories.”

The staff at WCTE is divided into 3 teams – Advancement, Content and Engineering. In the next three issues, we will introduce you to our teams

and their leaders, starting with the Advancement Team.

To find out how to promote your product or service on WCTE, phone 931.528.2222. For Avery Owens, ext. 220 or [email protected]

For Celeste Flatt, ext 301 or [email protected] become a member, contact Sonja Higgenbotham, ext 215 or [email protected]

For WCTE Great TV Auction information or donations, contact Jodi Pitts, ext.236 or [email protected]

Weekdays & Ready to Learn

Daytime Schedule

Saturdays

Sundays

5:00 AM Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique

5:30 AM Martha Speaks

6:00 AM Arthur

6:30 AM Wild Kratts

7:00 AM Curious George

7:30 AM Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

8:00 AM Peg + Cat

8:30 AM Dinosaur Train

9:00 AM Sesame Street

10:00 AM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

10:30 AM Super Why!

11:00 AM Sid the Science Kid

11:30 AM Thomas and Friends

12:00 PM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

12:30 PM Caillou

1:00 PM Super Why!

1:30 PM Dinosaur Train

2:00 PM Clifford The Big Red Dog

2:30 PM Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!

3:00 PM Curious George

3:30 PM Arthur

4:00 PM WordGirl

4:30 PM Wild Kratts

5:00 PM Maya and Miguel

5:30 PM Nightly Business Report

6:00 PM PBS NewsHour

5:00 AM Barney & Friends

5:30 AM Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps


6:30 AM Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

7:00 AM Peg + Cat



8:30 AM Super Why!

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 Sesame Street


6:30 AM Cat in the Hat

7:00 AM Peg + Cat



8:30 AM Super Why!

9:00 AM Sid the Science Kid

9:30 AM Wild Kratts

10:00 AM Arthur

10:30 AM Martha Speaks

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

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

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Zooming in for a Close-Up

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

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PROGRAMS

TITANIC: Band of Courage

Explore the dramatic and inspiring story of the eight musicians who continued to play as the Titanic went down. Their story is told through new recordings of songs from the White Star Songbook, along with archival photos and interviews with experts on the tragedy, the era and its music, offering insight into the musicians and why the courageous men continued to play until the end.

March 2, 5 & 9

Inside Foyle’s WarMarch 2, 5 & 15

Go behind the scenes of the acclaimed, must-see WWII series and learn secrets about the articulate sleuth in the sharp fedora. See interviews with the creators and co-stars, plus a peek at the upcoming season of this enormously popular murder mystery series.

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One on One with Becky Magura

Thu., Mar. 20 - 8:30, Thu., Mar. 27 - 8:30, Thu., Apr. 3 - 8:30, Sun., Apr. 6 - 5:30

Becky talks to retiring Sen. Charlotte Burks about her years of work in the Senate, the impact of her late husband, Sen. Tommy Burks, her early years growing up in Jackson Co., and the importance of faith, family and service.

Senator Charlotte Burks

Dallas Smith

Now in his 70s, Dallas is an author, a mara-thoner & a mentor to runners worldwide. Dallas will discuss crossing the finish line in Boston last year before the tragic bombing, his love of running and writing, and why he continues to travel the country in search of an open road.

Thu., April 17 - 8:30, Thu., April 24 - 8:30, Sun., Apr. 27 - 5:30

Senator Charlotte Burks Dallas Smith

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Primetime / March 23 - April 2



Mr. Selfridge, Season 2Sundays, March 30 to May 18

Mr. Selfridge, Season 2 continues the drama surround-ing the birth of Selfridge & Co., the pioneering London department store founded in 1909 by American capi-talist buccaneer, Harry Gordon Selfridge—portrayed with passion, charm, and a generous dose of human flaws by Jeremy Piven.

This season, the story opens in the spring of 1914 with the store’s fifth anniversary gala. Many employees have moved up the promotion ladder, some have moved on, and Rose has moved out—back to America from pique with Harry over his blatant infidelities. She unexpectedly returns to London, but as a changed woman. Meanwhile the loose ends of love affairs from last season get tied up as men are called to serve in a war that will change their lives forever.

As in every other sphere of society, World War I puts the store, its employees, managers, and the galaxy of characters who revolve around this symbol of prog-ress to the severest test yet.

Check out the Sneak Previews of

Mr. Selfridge, Season 2 as part of our

March Membership Drive, March 9 at 7pm and 8pm.

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Primetime / April 3 - April 13



The Beginning

The story of the Jewish experience begins 3,000 years ago with the emergence of a tribal people in a con-tested land and their extraordinary book, the Hebrew Bible, a chronicle of their stormy relationship with a faceless, formless, jealous God. It was loyalty to this “God of Words” that defined the distinct identity of the ancient Jews and preserved it despite all that history could throw their way — war, invasion, deportation, enslavement, exile and assimilation.

The story unfolds with a dazzling cast of historical characters: Sigmund Freud dying in exile in London; Victorian evangelicals and explorers following “in the footsteps” of Moses; Jewish mercenaries living, prospering and intermarrying in the pagan land of Egypt; Messianic Jews dreaming of the Apocalypse; and a Jewish historian, Josephus, who witnessed first-hand the moment when the apocalypse finally came and the Romans destroyed the Jewish High Temple in Jerusalem.

Among Believers

Simon Schama’s epic series continues with the story of medieval Jews struggling to preserve their iden-tity — and sometimes their lives — under the rule of Christianity and Islam. Whether labeled “Christ-killers” by the Christians or “dhimmi” (non-Muslim citizens of an Islamic community) by the Muslims, diaspora Jews built new lives and invented new ways of being Jew-ish in exile in the face of discrimination, blood-libels and persecution interspersed with periods of tolerance, protection and peaceful co-existence.

The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama

Tuesdays, March 25 & April 1

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Pioneers of TelevisionTuesdays, April 15 - May 6

More than 200 breakthrough stars bring their stories to life in season four of this Emmy-nominated docu-mentary series. Each episode melds compelling new interviews with irresistible clips to offer a fresh take on TV’s biggest celebrities.

“Standup to Sitcom” - April 15The program reveals how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom format and includes dozens of clips from “Seinfeld,” “Home Im-provement,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Roseanne” and more.

“Doctors and Nurses” - April 22 Interviews include Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle (ER), Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles (St. Elsewhere) and the recently passed Chad Everett (Medical Center).

“Breaking Barriers” - April 29 This episode traces the story of people of color on American television — including the mid-1960s breakthroughs of African Americans Diahann Carroll (“Julia”) and Bill Cosby (“I Spy”).

“Acting funny” - May 6This episode peeks behind the curtain to reveal the backstage techniques of America’s favorite comedic actors like Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Tina Fey, and the all-time #1 Emmy winner for comedy acting, Cloris Leachman.

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FREEFILMSCREENINGS COOKEVILLE, TN

communitycinema.org

WCTE at Tennesee Tech’s

The annual debutante ball in Laredo, Texas is unlike any other in the country. The festival lasts an entire month and coincides with George Washington’s birthday. For more than a century the city’s coming-out celebrations have involved intricate paeans to America’s colonial past.

A once-booming rural community with a thriving middle class has seen its factories and farms close as the population dwin-dles. A deeply personal look at small-town life, Medora follows a down-but-not-out varsity basketball team as its struggles to compete parallel the town’s own fight for survival.

LA MARTHAS - Tues. March 18, 7pm MEDORA - Tues. April 15 @ 7pm



Call The Midwife, Season 3Sundays March 30 - May 18

CALL THE MIDWIFE, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth, tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London’s East End. The third season takes viewers to 1959, the eve of the Swinging Sixties. The winds of change are sweeping through the country and the residents of Nonnatus House face some momentous changes.

In the first episode, the nuns and midwives of Nonnatus House move into their new premises, and Sister Winifred, a warm-hearted, slightly innocent young woman, arrives from the Mother House. Sister Monica Joan’s increasingly eccentric behavior causes concern, yet she’s the one who solves a perplexing medical mystery. New housewife and mother Chummy spearheads an Open Day at the Com-munity Centre. After helping to deliver a neighbor’s baby, she decides she wants to return to midwifery.

WCTE Student Worker Pinakin Patel

by Andrea Moran

WCTE is sad to say good-bye to Pinakin Patel, who is leaving the station after two years as a master control operator. Working while earning his degree in manufacturing engineering and technology at Tennessee Technological University, Pinakin learned the ropes and how to work under the intense pressure of live broadcasting and programming. “It was challenging,” he con-fesses. “But I’m walking away from my time at WCTE with great engineering experience, as well as a great set of leadership skills.”

Attending school while working was not always an easy task, but Pinakin credits a flexible work schedule and supportive management for his success-ful school/work balance. Ultimately, his time at the station has paved the way for a career in a field for which he is truly passionate. Explains Pinakin, “I consider myself really lucky to have worked on the WCTE team. You know, my parents always told me I won’t get paid by watching TV — but I guess I proved them wrong!”

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Tuesday, April 15 at 8pm

great programs

T his is the story of The Greenwood School, a tiny school in Putney Vermont where each year the students are encouraged to

memorize, practice and recite the Gettys-burg Address. In its exploration of the The Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln’s most powerful address.

“In his address, President Lincoln said, ‘The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here,’ and yet 150 years later, the students of The Greenwood School are using his momentous words to overcome adversity,” director Ken Burns said. “We want to tell this story to inspire everyone across the nation, especially school children, to learn the rich history of American freedom and sacrifice embedded in one of the most important declarations ever made.”

The Greenwood School students, boys ages 11-17, all face a range of complex learn-ing differences that make their personal, academic and social progress challenging. THE ADDRESS reveals how President Lin-coln’s historic words motivate and engage these students a century-and-a-half after President Lincoln delivered a speech that would go on to embolden the Union cause with some of the most stirring words ever spoken.

“THE ADDRESS is an extraordinary film that directly connects this historic speech with people today, making history come alive in the way only Ken and his team can accom-plish,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and GM of General Audience Programming at PBS. “Through our social media platforms and extensive outreach arm, along with those of local stations, we

hope to create a national moment to cel-ebrate our history and our country today.”

The campaign will use social media and videos from public figures, political leaders, entertainers and Lincoln historians read-ing the Gettysburg Address to encourage people to submit their own videos to learntheaddress.org.

Among those submitting videos are former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Educa-tion Arne Duncan, Senators Marco Rubio, Charles Schumer and Jay Rockefeller, for-mer Governors Charlie Crist, Mario Cuomo, and Jim Gilmore, Former U.S. Representa-tive Gabrielle Giffords, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, Warren Buffet, Carol Burnett, Louis CK, Stephen Colbert, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, Da-vid Gregory, Arianna Huffington, Gwen If-ill, Jimmy Kimmel, Rachel Maddow, Alyssa Milano, Rita Moreno, Conan O’Brien, Bill O’Reilly, Robin Roberts, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Schieffer, Steven Spielberg, Taylor Swift, Uma Thurman, Nina Totenberg and more.

Ken Burns

Ken Burns


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 education-al, 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

thank you

Advanced Cleaning Service Antiques Roadshow and Masterpiece

All Safe Self Storage Business & Professional Member

Allergy Associates The Dr. Bob Show

BB&T Legge Insur-ance Moyers & Company

Ben Lomand Connect Bluegrass Under-ground

Blood Assurance of Cookeville Professional Services Minute

Blue Cross Blue Shield Moyers & Company PBS NewsHour

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

City of Cookeville Prime Time Program-ming

City of Crossville Prime Time Program-ming

Companion CPA

Group Masterpiece and PBS NewsHour

Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Prime Time Program-ming

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Professional Services Minute

Cumberland Auto Center Tennessee Cross-roads (Sat.) and Rick Steves’ Europe

Cumberland County Playhouse Prime Time Program-ming

DeKalb Animal Clinic Charlie Rose: The Week, NOVA and Moyers & Company

D.T. McCall & Sons Masterpiece featuring Downton Abbey

Farm Credit Mid-America Masterpiece featuring Downton Abbey

Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

Tennessee Cross-roads (Sat.)

Henry Fincher, Attorney at Law Professional Services Minute

Historic Rugby Tennessee Cross-roads (Th.)

The Inn at Evins Mill Prime Time Program-ming

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Discover the Upper Cumberland

R-Cubed Environmental Solu-tions Prime Time Program-ming

RE/MAX Cross Roads of Cookeville TTU Football

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

TN Agriculture Department Live Green Tennessee

Tennessee Education Lottery TTU Basketball

TN Farm Bureau Federation America’s Heartland

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influential and affluent readers and viewers who are loyal to the sponsors of the station that brings

them the shows they love.

Contact Avery Owens or Celesete Flatt, for advertising

rates and information. call 931-528-2222 or email

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Program SponsorsA grateful and sincere thank you to our valued underwriters!

Joe & Connie AlbrechtLoren & Jan Aschbrenner

Pat & Nancy BagleyBudd & Julia Bishop

Robert BirdRick Bowman

Walter & Beverly CarlenSteve Chapman & Donna Simpson

Pritindra & Sharon ChowdhuriKathie Cox

Fred & Louise CulpTommy & Susan ElkinsSteve & Joyce GloverMorris & Linda Irby

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