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Sixteen days of special programming are in store for Idaho Public Television viewers this month as FESTIVAL 2011 hits the airwaves March 5-20. Concerts featuring some of the music industry's top performers, an OUTDOOR IDAHO special on forest fire lookouts, and a DIALOGUE interview with the leaders of the Trey McIntyre Project are among the new shows that will air during IdahoPTV's major fundraising drive. There is also an abundance of self-improvement, how-to, travel and cooking shows that are sure to entertain as well as provide useful and helpful information. Enjoy these specials and pledge your support by phone at (800) 980-4788 or online at idahoptv.org. |
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 JOHNNY MATHIS: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!Airs Saturday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. MT/PT Mathis, the "voice of romance" for generations, celebrates his 50th year as a recording artist in this live performance at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City in 2006. Featured songs include his 1957 hit "Wonderful, Wonderful," as well as "It's Not for Me to Say," "Chances Are," "A Certain Smile," "The Twelfth of Never" and "Misty," all backed by a 29-piece symphony orchestra. Mathis' fellow singing star Andy Williams provides commentary before each song.  LAWRENCE WELK'S BIG BAND SPLASHAirs Saturday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Trumpeter, conductor and Oregon native Doc Severinsen is host of this show that features Welk's tributes to the Big Band Era's classic hits. The compositions feature the entire Musical Family and include "In the Mood," "Sentimental Journey," "Sweet Georgia Brown," and "St. Louis Blues." Severinsen, the musical director on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for 25 years, also made a guest appearance on The Lawrence Welk Show in 1972. His solo performance of "Love Story" is featured in this program special.  ROCK, POP AND DOO WOPAirs Saturday, March 5, at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT Repeats Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Jay Black, formerly of Jay & the Americans, renders his smash "Cara Mia," and Len Barry makes a rare appearance to offer his No. 1 hit "1-2-3." Also featured are anthems such as "Get a Job" by the Silhouettes and "Book of Love" by The Monotones. In addition, Ronnie Spector sings the biggest hits from her days as the star of the Ronettes, "Be My Baby" and "Baby I Love You." Also, La La Brooks performs "Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)" and "Then He Kissed Me," two girl-group classics from the Crystals and songs on which Brooks sang lead vocals on the original recordings.  LES MISERABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 Airs Sunday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD Wednesday, March 9, at 7:00/6:00 p.m. MT/PT This film captures the October 2010 concert production at London's O2 Arena that celebrates the legendary musical's 25th anniversary. More than 300 actors and musicians are involved, including members of the original 1985 London cast. Lead characters in the latest production include Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Nick Jonas (from the Jonas Brothers) as Marius, Norm Lewis as Javert, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thenardier, and Camilla Kerslake as Cosette. As part of a thank-you gift from Idaho Public Television, supporters who make a pledge during FESTIVAL 2011 may be eligible for tickets to "Alfie in the Limelight." Presented by Sun Valley Opera, Boe will perform in the Limelight Ballroom in Sun Valley March 19.  CELTIC THUNDER HERITAGEAirs Monday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Repeats Thursday, March 17, at 9:30 p.m. MT/PT This new production accentuates the musical culture of Ireland as the all-male group is in fine form with songs such as "An Irish Blessing," "A Place in the Choir" and "Whiskey in the Jar." In the fall of 2011 Celtic Thunder will be on tour with a scheduled stop in Boise. As part of a thank-you gift from Idaho Public Television, supporters who make a pledge during FESTIVAL 2011 may be eligible for tickets to the group's Boise performance. During the March 7 airing Celtic Thunder members Damian McGinty and Paul Byrum will be live on air in the IdahoPTV studios.  AMERICAN MASTERSTroubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter Airs Monday, March 7, at 8:30 p.m. MT/PT Interweaving the story of the partnership that cemented their musical legacy, this is a firsthand account of the genesis of the singer-songwriter movement, centering on the historic collaboration between King and Taylor, creating a bond they still share. It is through them and their unique voices that this documentary chronicles the group of musicians who played before, after and alongside them, including stars such as Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, the Eagles, Elton John and many others.  RIVERDANCE: LIVE FROM BEIJINGAirs Tuesday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD Sunday, March 13, at 7:00/6:00 p.m. MT/PT Filmed during the troupe's 12-city tour of China in December 2009, a first for any international show, this special brings Riverdance's world-famous choreography to life in high definition. On the world stage for 15 years, Riverdance has performed live more than 10,000 times in front of more than 22 million people in 40 countries over four continents.  GREAT PERFORMANCESHarry Connick Jr. in Concert on Broadway Airs Wednesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Backed by an ensemble of top-flight musicians, Connick performs an infectious mix of evergreen standards, original compositions, and New Orleans street music, all arranged and orchestrated by Connick. Taped in July 2010 at New York's Neil Simon Theater, the show captures Connick at his best, belting out songs such as "The Way You Look Tonight," "All the Way" and "St. James Infirmary Blues."  SIMON & GARFUNKEL: SONGS OF AMERICAAirs Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Repeats Sunday, March 13, at 8:30/7:30 a.m. MT/PT The famous duo's songs from this 1969 concert include "America," "Cuba Si Nixon No," "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright," "At the Zoo," "Scarborough Fair," "Mrs. Robinson," "Feelin' Groovy," "The Sound of Silence," "For Emily," "The Boxer," "Homeward Bound," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," which debuts on this program. The duo's intention is to do a show about America using their music and lyrics to cover then-contemporary issues facing the nation, such as Vietnam, poverty and racial inequality.  EYES OF THE FOREST: IDAHO'S FOREST LOOKOUTS: AN OUTDOOR IDAHO SPECIALAirs Thursday, March 10, at 8:30 p.m. MT/PT IdahoPTV producer John Crancer goes in search of the history and the surviving mountain-top structures of the forest lookout system that grew quickly in the 1920s and 1930s but began to shrink after World War II. Crancer travels the state to chronicle people who save and protect lookout history, people who rebuild and restore old structures, and a couple who has moved a decommissioned lookout piece by piece to their own hilltop property. He also visits some of the active lookout towers and talks with their guards, on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during fire season.  FOREVER PLAIDAirs Friday, March 11, at 8:30 p.m. MT/PT Broadway veteran David Hyde-Pierce of Frasier fame serves as the narrator of this critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical. Starring several members of the original cast, FOREVER PLAID pays an affectionate homage to the clean-cut, close-harmony guy groups of the 1950s. This madcap revue centers on a quartet of high school chums (the Plaids) who see their dreams of recording an album end tragically on the way to their first big gig. This 2009 production is written and directed by Stuart Ross, the musical's creator, and edited by Oscar- and Emmy-winner Alan Helm in celebration of the show's 20th anniversary.  BEHIND THE BRITCOM: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREENAirs Saturday, March 12, at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT Interviews with some of England's top comedy actors, producers and writers are woven together with some of the funniest scenes as well as behind-the-scenes production footage to create this special that takes an intimate look at British situation comedies. Actors interviewed include Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton and Jenny Funnell from AS TIME GOES BY; Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock and Roger Lloyd Pack from VICAR OF DIBLEY; and Clive Swift and Josephine Tewson from KEEPING UP APPEARANCES.  RAT PACK: LIVE AND SWINGIN'Airs Sunday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. MT/PT This film records the first and only time that cameras fully capture a Rat Pack Summit, taped June 20, 1965, at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin perform in the prime of their careers. They dazzle the audience with their dynamic chemistry, comic camaraderie and unforgettable melodies. The live, black-tie benefit performance features Johnny Carson as emcee. This musical time capsule includes sets by each singer and a rousing finale performance of "Birth of the Blues."  A CELEBRATION OF OUTDOOR IDAHO AND OREGON FIELD GUIDEAirs Sunday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Two executive producers and hosts present this program that combines the local outdoor programming they helped pioneer -- Bruce Reichert of OUTDOOR IDAHO and Steve Amen of OREGON FIELD GUIDE. During this FESTIVAL special they introduce clips from both shows and appear live on camera in the studio during the breaks surrounding and within the program. OUTDOOR IDAHO features an aerial description of the state from the 25th anniversary show, an Owyhee Canyonlands segment, a visit to a dairy farm, and how Idaho eats locally. A brand new segment on heli-skiing in eastern Idaho will preview a coming show. Also planned are segments from aboard the HaPike in North Idaho, the Caldwell air show, and a videotaped song from Idaho musician Curtis Stigers. Amen presents a group of clips that showcase Oregon scenery.  GREAT PERFORMANCESBilly Joel: Live at Shea Stadium Airs Wednesday, March 16, at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT The Piano Man electrifies combined audiences of 110,000 with two concerts at New York City's Shea Stadium in July 2008, shortly before the former home of the New York Mets is torn down. Joel and his band offer a selection of hits, rarities and personal favorites. Duets with guests include Paul McCartney ("I Saw Her Standing There" and "Let It Be"), Tony Bennett ("New York State of Mind"), and Garth Brooks ("Shameless"). Other songs include "Always a Woman," "Captain Jack," "Goodnight Saigon" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game/Piano Man."  DIALOGUETrey McIntyre Project Airs Thursday, March 17, at 8:30 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD Friday, March 18, at 6:00/5:00 p.m. MT/PT Choreographer Trey McIntyre's work has been called "dance that defies categorization." During FESTIVAL 2011 he visits with host Marcia Franklin to discuss his career and the Boise-based Trey McIntyre Project. Dancer and TMP executive director John Michael Schert also joins Franklin on the show. McIntyre talks about what compels him to choreograph and why he chose Boise to be the home for his dance company. McIntyre and Schert also discuss what inspires them and their plans for community engagement projects. The program also showcases video of their works, such as their recent critically acclaimed collaboration with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.  GREAT PERFORMANCES The Hitman Returns: David Foster & Friends Airs Sunday, March 20, at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT Filmed last October at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, this concert special features an impressive lineup of musical talent, including 10-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho, who sings Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" and Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro." Maestro David Foster presents another program of high-profile friends that he accompanies for a stellar night of music. The list includes All-4-One, Martina McBride, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Seal, Ruben Studdard, Donna Summer and Earth, Wind & Fire. They perform songs written, produced or connected to Foster over the course of his career. Several duets provide additional dimension to the program. WEEKEND DAYTIME PROGRAMS Self-help specialists, master chefs, travel guides, financial advisers, health experts, fitness gurus, and wine connoisseurs are among the hosts who share their expertise on shows during weekend mornings and afternoons during FESTIVAL 2011. The daytime fare also includes musical luminaries such as Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkel and the Weavers. All times are MT/PT unless otherwise noted.  FESTIVAL programming begins on Saturday, March 5, at 8:00/7:00 a.m. with the new, two-hour AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: FROM THE GARDEN, which provides advice on how to best prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. Next is the new BACK CARE BASICS: YOGA FOR THE REST OF US, hosted by Peggy Cappy at 10:00/9:00 a.m., followed by a repeat of TACKLING DIABETES WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD at 11:00/10:00 a.m. The Saturday afternoon shows begin with the new A.D.D. AND LOVING IT?! at 12:30 p.m./11:30 a.m., followed by a repeat of BRAIN FITNESS FRONTIERS at 2:00/1:00 p.m., and the new RICK STEVES' VIVA ESPANA! at 3:30/2:30 p.m. ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS WITH KEN BLANCHARD airs at 4:30 p.m. PT only. Sunday, March 6, begins with the new, two-hour CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR BODY, hosted by award-winning psychiatrist an bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen at 8:30/7:30 a.m. Next is a repeat of HE TOUCHED ME: THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY at 10:30/9:30 a.m. PANDA TALES airs at 11:00 a.m. PT only. Repeats are featured on Sunday afternoon, beginning at noon with Parts 1 and 2 of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Next up are IDAHO: AN AERIAL TAPESTRY at 2:30 p.m. and WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS at 3:30 p.m.  The morning of Saturday, March 12, starts with three new shows: SUZE ORMAN'S MONEY CLASS at 8:00/7:00 a.m., ENJOYING WINE WITH MARK PHILLIPS at 10:00/9:00 a.m., and EASY YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS WITH PEGGY CAPPY at 11:30/10:30 a.m.Music takes center stage on Saturday afternoon with two shows, beginning with new THE WEAVERS: WASN'T THAT A TIME! at 12:30 p.m./11:30 a.m. and a repeat of ALL STAR BLUEGRASS CELEBRATION at 4:00/3:00 p.m. In between the two music specials is the new ROAD TO PERFECT HEALTH WITH BRENDA WATSON at 2:30/1:30 pm. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE'S TOP 10 PHOTOS OF 2010 airs at 4:30 p.m. PT only.  On Sunday, March 13 FESTIVAL specials begin with three new shows in the morning: SIMON & GARFUNKEL: SONGS OF AMERICA at 8:30/7:30 a.m., ECHOES OF CREATION at 10:00/9:00 a.m., and QI GONG: DEEPER FLOW WITH LEE HOLDEN at 11:00/10:00. A repeat of ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS WITH KEN BLANCHARD airs at 11:00 a.m. PT only.Repeats are featured on Sunday afternoon beginning at noon with Parts 3 and 4 of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, followed by ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS at 2:00 p.m., and ED SULLIVAN'S ROCK AND ROLL CLASSICS: THE '60S at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 starts off with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE'S TOP 10 PHOTOS OF 2010 at 8:30/7:30, the 2001 production of JOHN WOODEN: VALUES, VICTORY AND PEACE OF MIND at 9:30/8:30, and the new AMEN SOLUTION: THINNER, SMARTER, HAPPIER WITH DR. DANIEL AMEN at 11:00/10:00 a.m. Saturday afternoon programming begins with the new HALLELUJAH BROADWAY at 1:00/12:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of SUZE ORMAN'S MONEY CLASS at 3:00/2:00 p.m. PANDA TALES airs at 4:30 p.m. PT only. The two morning shows on Sunday, March 20, are a repeat of JOHN SEBASTIAN PRESENTS: FOLK REWIND at 8:30/7:30 and the new CHESAPEAKE BAY BY AIR at 10:30/9:30 a.m. A repeat of NATURE's Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air is televised Sunday at 12:00 p.m./11:00 a.m. followed by Donor's Choice at 1:30/12:30 p.m., and the at repeat of MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF '50S POP at 3:00/2:00 p.m. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE'S TOP 10 PHOTOS OF 2010 airs at 4:00 p.m. PT only. |
 IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSEThe Motown Sound Airs Tuesday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD at 6:00/5:00 and 9:00/8:00 p.m. MT/PT The East Room of the White House will be the setting for an all-star tribute to the legendary Motown Sound as President and Mrs. Obama host musical stars from the label's golden age as well as young performers influenced by Motown and its powerful legacy. Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, Jamie Foxx and several other musicians will perform Motown classics. Now more than 50 years in the music business, the Motown record label launched a historic cultural shift, with cross-over hits and artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Robinson, Mary Wells, the Four Tops, the Temptation, Stevie Wonder and many others.  APPALACHIA: A HISTORY OF MOUNTAINS AND PEOPLEAirs Wednesday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT Narrated by actress Sissy Spacek, this mini-series provides an in-depth look at one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth and the diverse peoples who have lived there. All four parts air in one night as this documentary chronicles both the natural and human history of America's mountain home. The opening episode, Time and Terrain, explores Appalachia's geology, plant, animal and early human life. The second and third parts, New Green World and Mountain Revolution, include an examination of the region's role in American history. The conclusion, Power and Place, reviews the struggles of the region's past and its aspirations for the future.  THE SEARCH FOR SHERLOCK HOLMESAirs Friday, March 25, at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT Scottish actor David Hayman goes off in search of one of the most famous fictional characters in world of literature and cinema -- British detective Sherlock Holmes, who has been portrayed by more than 70 actors in more than 200 films. Hayman talks to authors, researchers, historians, fans and even a real police detective as he tries to uncover the secret to Holmes' lasting popularity.  JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORYAirs Tuesday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT This documentary portrays the contributions of Jewish major leaguers and the special meaning that baseball has had in the lives of American Jews. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, this is more than a film about sports, this is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions, and the shattering of stereotypes. Interviews with dozens of fans, writers, executives, and especially players bring together the story of American Jews and our national pastime. Those interview include Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, and Sandy Koufax. Fans including Ron Howard and Larry King connect the stories of baseball to their own lives, and to the turbulent history of the last century. |
 HUSTLEAirs Wednesdays beginning March 23 at 10:00 p.m. MT/PT; 10:30 p.m. MT/PT March 30 This slick, action-packed British drama is full of humor and intrigue as it follows the fortunes of a gang of five expert con artists, all keen to liberate cash from the amoral and undeserving. These criminals with consciences are likable, lovable rogues evoking the wit and warmth of Ocean's Eleven. Their victims include a greedy businessman, a crooked art dealer, and a violent casino boss. These hustlers always keep in mind they have a means to an end. Ever-conscious of the bad luck that can jinx people in this business, they avoid the trap of greed -- and even do right by those who have lost at their hands in the past. |
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 NATUREAirs March 13 and 27, at 8:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD March 27 6:00/5:00 p.m. MT/PT Outback Pelicans (March 27) looks at the unlikely existence of water birds in the Australian Outback, one of the driest places on the driest inhabited continent on the planet. Yet approximately every 10 years, rains flood into dried-up riverbeds and head inland to create the largest lake in Australia, and 100,000 pelicans -- a third of all the pelicans in Australia -- arrive for the event. Also this month is Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air (March 13). TUESDAY  FRONTLINEAirs March 1, 22 and 29 at 9:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD at 7:00/6:00 and 10:00/9:00 p.m. MT/PT Money and March Madness (March 29) This new show provides an inside look at the multi-billion dollar business of the NCAA and its brand of amateur college sports. In this investigation, correspondent Lowell Bergman gains access to Sonny Vaccaro, a former marketing executive at Nike, Adidas and Reebok who helped bring about the rapid commercialization of college basketball. Vaccaro's success made coaches, administrators, and companies rich. But the players remain at the mercy of the NCAA, which, despite a new $10.8 billion contract for its basketball tournament, has continued to insist that the athletes don't get paid. Now, Vaccaro has left the business world and he's spearheading a class-action lawsuit that aims to ensure that players get a piece of the action. Repeats this month are College, Inc. (March 1) and The Suicide Tourist (March 22).  INDEPENDENT LENSAirs March 1, 22 and 29, at 10:00 p.m. MT/PT See it in HD at 8:00/7:00and 11:00/10:00 p.m. MT/PT The documentary film series continues its ninth season this month, shining the spotlight on three women who have faced adversity and have struggled to overcome devastating losses. Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story (March 1) is the tale of Cyntoia Brown, who in 2004 is 16 years old and arrested for murder. There is no question that a 43-year-old man is dead and that she killed him. What mystified filmmaker Daniel Birman was just how common violence among youth is, and just how rarely we stop to question our assumptions about it. He wonders in this case what led a girl -- who grew up in a reasonable home environment -- to this tragic end? Without attempting to excuse her crime as youthful indiscretion nor to vilify her as an example of a generation gone off the rails, Birman simply follows Cyntoia through six years of her life after the crime and searches for answers to persistent questions. Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai (March 22) follows Nobel Peace prize laureate Maathai in her quest to reclaim her land and her culture through the disarmingly simple act of planting trees. This direct action has fostered community solidarity, environmental literacy and political resolve that helped to bring down Kenya's 24-year dictatorship. Pushing the Elephant (March 29) tells the story of Rose, who is separated from her 5-year-old daughter Nangabire in their Congolese village during her nation's civil war. Rose manages to escape with nine of her 10 children and eventually resettles in Phoenix, Arizona. More than a decade later, mother and daughter are reunited in the U.S. where they must come to terms with the past and build a new future. |
 D4K Urban Wildlife Airs Tuesday, March 15, at 2:00/1:00 p.m. MT/PT Wild animals make their homes in lots of places, maybe even in your own backyard. On this month's D4K, host Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guests discuss Urban Wildlife, and how these animals live -- and sometimes thrive -- inside a city or town. Two wildlife experts with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game -- wildlife educator Adare Evans and Upper Snake River regional conservation educator Gregg Losinski -- join Cartan-Hansen. They discuss what can sometimes go wrong when untamed creatures such as deer and raccoons share space with humans in an urban setting. They also examine how humans can safely coexist with animals that live in the same vicinity. Students can watch the show over the air or on the D4K Web site. They can send questions through email to D4K@idahoptv.org, fax them in before the show to (208) 373-7245, or call in live during the program to (800) 973-9800. Shortly after the show, students can view a Web-only video with Evans and Losinski answering questions that were not part of the on-air broadcast. |
 New Seasons of Popular Dramas Debut Next MonthBy Ron Pisaneschi, Director of Content Next month we debut new seasons of some of our most popular British dramas and mysteries. The residents of LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD return in a new series of this warm-hearted and award-winning adaptation of Flora Thompson's novels. Set at the end of the 19th century, this visually stunning drama sees newcomer Gabriel Cochrane arrive in Candleford. Cochrane has a vendetta against the evil banker Steerforth, who he feels has tricked him into losing his business. Elsewhere, Dorcas makes an ill-judged intervention; Minnie becomes worried that Alfie might fall out of love with her; and Emma is left in a precarious financial position. The series moves from Wednesdays to Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. beginning April 5. The BBC's popular drama NEW TRICKS is back with more sublime character acting, strong storylines, sharp dialogue and unsolved murders to keep viewers amused and guessing. Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman's unconventional team of ex-detectives -- Jack Halford, Brian Lane and Gerry Standing -- are eccentric, bend the rules, ignore procedure, follow their hunches and take risks. But they get results. Among the cold crimes they crack in Series 7 are the death of a boxer, the murder of a celebrated graffiti artist, the stabbing of a fashion designer, and the suspicious suicide of a college professor. As usual, there are plot twists and red herrings galore, plus a bewildering number of suspects played by well-known guest stars. The BAFTA-winning drama MI5 returns for a ninth season with new characters to shake things up as the agents of Section D are, once again, left wondering who can really be trusted. There's Beth Bailey, ex-mercenary, brilliant and opinionated, but with a somewhat murky past; Dimitri, a former officer in British Special Forces, recruited for his skills in fighting terrorism; and young data analyst Tariq, who's been fast-tracked through the system. Friendships are tested to the limit, Harry and Ruth's bond intensifies and the depth of deceit leads to the ultimate game of cat and mouse. Back for a third season, MIDSOMER MURDERS has become an international phenomenon. The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters, and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past. At the center of the MIDSOMER MURDERS investigations is Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, played by actor John Nettles. And those are my picks for next month. |
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Tune in During Festival 2011 and Join the Fun By Megan Griffin, Director of Development Idaho Public Television's FESTIVAL is a rite of spring in the Gem State. This year FESTIVAL 2011 takes place from March 5-20. During this 16-day campaign we ask for your financial support. In return, we deliver a very special schedule of exciting programs and events. It is member contributions and corporate sponsorships that fund our programming costs. Our goal is to provide the best programming available on television, and with your generosity we can continue our tradition of doing just that. This year we encourage viewers to become new members through the FESTIVAL new member challenge. As in years past, all new member pledges will be matched by our corporate sponsors, CableOne and Pioneer Federal Credit Union. Be sure to help us spread the word about this easy way to increase your donation by telling your friends and family that this is a great time to join the Idaho Public Television family. And don't miss our special FESTIVAL lineup this year. Director of content Ron Pisaneschi's expert selections ensure that viewers like you will have many opportunities to watch your favorite classic programs along with new performances and rousing concerts. Highlights include the LES MISERABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, a performance by Celtic Thunder with a live visit to our studios by two of the group's members, a CELEBRATION OF OUTDOOR IDAHO AND OREGON FIELD GUIDE, and numerous other shows designed to educate, inform, explore and inspire. We hope you tune in to FESTIVAL and join the fun. Festival 2011 Phone Group Volunteers Saturday, March 5 St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center CableOne Sunday, March 6 J. R. Simplot Company Synoptek Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation Monday, March 7 Masonry Center University of Phoenix CSHQA Tuesday, March 8 National Active & Retired Federal Employees Blue Cross of Idaho Idaho National Laboratory Wednesday, March 9 Alaska Air Office Max CH2M Hill Thursday, March 10 Assistance League of Boise Bank of the Cascades Hewlett Packard Friday, March 11 Mrs. Idaho America Saturday, March 12 Pioneer Federal Credit Union St. Luke's Children's Hospital Sunday, March 13 A Gentle Touch Home Care Treasure Valley Hospice Idaho Centennial Chapter of the Assoc. of Governmental Accountants Idaho Wine Commission Key Bank Monday, March 14 Mountain West Bank Boise Cascade Tuesday, March 15 West Valley Medical Center ZGA Architects and Planners Western Benefit Solutions Wednesday, March 16 Sons of Norway D.L. Evans Bank Micron Thursday, March 17 Ada County Pomona Grange Idaho Power Friday, March 18 Idaho Public Television Staff Saturday, March 19 Intermountain Gas Company Sunday, March 20 Zions Bank Bank of America US Banks Director of Communications Director Sandy Streiff Retires  Sandy Streiff, former director of communications for Idaho Public Television, recently retired. Streiff arrived at KAID, Channel 4, in 1971, within months of the station's sign-on, as a member of the art department. She helped build sets, made on-air signs, designed type and graphics for printers and advertising, and handled graphics needs for advertising. Streiff left Idaho Public Television in 1981 for other graphics positions, coming back to public television in 1991 -- again in the art department, where she became art director and then director of communications a few years later. She oversaw print graphics and printing jobs; Channels magazine; set design; advertising; and Web development, maintenance and design. Everyone at Idaho Public Television wishes her well in her future adventures. |
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