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PROGRAM GUIDE DECEMBER 2015VOL. 45 NO. 12Special programming made possible by viewers like you!TICKET OPPORTUNITY!Brit Floyd: Space and Time,Live in AmsterdamBrit Floyd pay special tribute to Pink Floydand the era defining classic rock, of aspart of their 2015 Space and Time tour.Salute to Downton AbbeyHugh Bonneville recalls high points of theseries storyline and its memorable cast ofcharacters.Sunday, December 5, at 12:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 1, at 10:00 p.m.The Carpenters: Close to You(My Music Presents)A music-filled documentary tracing theband's career, featuring "(They Long toBe) Close to You," "Top of the World,"and other top hits.Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m.Make your pledge of support by calling 1-800-245-9779, or go online to wpsu.org.Holding History:Our Town: BrockwayThe Collections of Charles L. BlocksonThursday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m.Advance Screening EventJoin us at Penn State's Pattee and Paterno Library for aspecial premiere screening of Holding History, producedby WPSU Penn State. Enjoy light refreshments, screenthe documentary, then tour the Blockson Collection itself.This fall, volunteer storytellers from Brockway cametogether for the 86th production in the Our Town series.They captured the rich history of this vibrant communityfrom prehistoric times till now. Watch as they sharestories about Scouting, rails to trails, a village choir,young people's careers, volunteer firefighting, cleaningup streams, and so much more.Seating is limited. Please register atwpsu.org/blockson or call Tamra at 814-863-6635.Tell your out-of-town friends and family they can watchthe premiere LIVE online at wpsu.org/live.Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m.Broadcast PremiereThursday, January 21, at 8:30 p.m.Holding History tells the story of collector, historian,and Penn State alumnus Charles L. Blockson's lifelongjourney to unearth and preserve the history, culture, andcontributions of people of African descent.wpsu.orgfollow us online
GREAT PROGRAMMING ON WPSUMONDAY – FRIDAYCeltic Woman: Destiny6:00ArthurTuesday, December 1, at 8:00 p.m.6:30Odd Squad7:00Wild Kratts7:30Wild Kratts8:00Curious George*TICKET OPPORTUNITY!Enjoy more musical enchantment from Ireland’sfamed singing group, filmed in Dublin’s spectacular200-year-old Round Room at the Mansion House.Hear new material along with fresh arrangements oftheir most spellbinding songs.8:30 Curious George9:00Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood9:30Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood10:00Sesame Street10:30Peg Cat11:00Dinosaur Train11:30Dinosaur Train12:00Super Why!12:30Thomas and Friends1:00Sesame Street1:30The Cat in the HatKnows a Lot About That!2:00Curious GeorgeAlone in the WildernessMonday, December 7, at 8:00 p.mPerhaps the most talked about program WPSUhas ever broadcast, Alone in the Wilderness is thestory of Dick Proenneke, who set out alone to builda log cabin and explore and live in a pristine landunchanged by man.Christmas with theMormon Tabernacle Choir,2:30 Curious Georgefeaturing Santino Fontana and theSesame Street Muppets 3:00ArthurThursday, December 24, at 9:00 p.m.3:30Arthur*4:00Odd Squad4:30Odd Squad5:00Wild Kratts5:30Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)Everybody's favorite fun and furry friends fromSesame Street and Broadway star Santino Fontanajoin the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestraat Temple Square for a magical holiday concertguaranteed to touch the hearts of all ages.6:00BBC World News America6:30Nightly Business Report7:00PBS NewsHourPBS Kids Schedule ChangePLEASE NOTE: The daily line up ofchildren's programming has changed,effective November 16.*From November 30–January 13,Nature Cat will replace Curious Georgeat 8:00 a.m. and Arthur at 3:30 p.m. onMondays and Wednesdays.In Defense of FoodWednesday, December 30, at 9:00 p.m.Based on Michael Pollan's best-selling book, thefilm shows how a combination of uncertain andincomplete science, politics, and clever marketinghave shaped the world's eating habits in ways thathave made us less healthy.New York PhilharmonicNew Year's Eve: La Vie ParisienneThursday, December 31, at 9:00 p.m.Ring in a new year in classical style with thePhilharmonic and the sounds of Paris, featuringAlan Gilbert and Susan Graham in music by Ravel,Offenbach, and Saint-Saens.weeknights at 5:30 p.m.DECEMBERFEATURES2
DECEMBER LISTINGSMake your donation to WPSUby calling 1-800-245-9779 orgo online to wpsu.org/donate.TUESDAY, DEC 18:00 Celtic Woman: DestinyIreland's famed singing groupperforms fresh arrangements oftheir most spellbinding songs.TICKET OPPORTUNITY!10:00 Brit Floyd: Space and Time,Live in AmsterdamTheir most ambitious show to date;with a spectacular new light show,an even bigger stage production,and performances from all PinkFloyd's biggest selling albums.TICKET OPPORTUNITY!11:30 Charlie RoseWEDNESDAY, DEC 28:00 Aging Backwards withMiranda Esmonde-WhiteValuable insights on how tocombat the physical signs andconsequences of aging arepresented.9:00 Great PerformancesAndrea Bocelli: CinemaAndrea Bocelli pays tribute to thesilver screen in a lush concert ofgreat songs from the movies.11:00 Charlie RoseTHURSDAY, DEC 38:00 Our Town: BrockwayOur Town features the heritageand spirit of local communities astold by its citizens. Residents usetheir video cameras to show thepersonalities and places that maketheir town special.11:00 Charlie RoseFRIDAY, DEC 48:00 Washington Weekwith Gwen Ifill8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week9:00 Songbook Standards:As Time Goes by (My Music)Host Jack Jones presents anostalgic hit parade of best-lovedsongs from the 1950s and 1960s.11:00 Centre County Report11:30 Pete Townshend'sClassic QuadropheniaThe orchestral version of TheWho's rock opera features PeteTownshend, Billy Idol, and Alfie Boe.SATURDAY, DEC 59:00 This Old HouseDude, Where's My VictorianA new project begins in Belmont,Massachusetts, with a focus onsalvage and restoration.9:30 Easy Yoga:The Secret to Strength andBalance with Peggy CappyPeggy Cappy shows how yoga canaid people who want to increasestrength and mobility at any age.10:30 Dr. Fuhrman'sEnd Dieting Forever!Dr. Fuhrman discusses a lifestyle inwhich you seek foods and recipesthat are nutrient rich.12:00 Salute to Downton AbbeyHugh Bonneville showcases highpoints of the show's storyline andits memorable cast of characters.1:30 Jacques Pepin's80th Birthday CelebrationChefs Lidia Bastianich, RickBayless, and Ming Tsai prepare acelebratory feast for Jacques Pepin.3:00 Power of PurposeDiscover the key to happiness andfulfillment by understanding andacting upon your life's purpose.4:30 Aging Backwards withMiranda Esmonde-WhiteValuable insights on how tocombat the physical signs andconsequences of aging arepresented.5:30 Josh Groban: Stages LiveThe world-renowned performerexplores classic songs from theBroadway songbook.7:00 The Carpenters: Close to You(My Music Presents)The band's' career is traced."(They Long to Be) Close to You"and "Top of the World" are featured.DECEMBERLISTINGS38:30 Brit Floyd: Space and Time,Live in AmsterdamTheir most ambitious show to date;with a spectacular new light show,an even bigger stage production,and performances from all PinkFloyd's biggest selling albums.10:00 Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 Live at the Royal Albert HallA celebration of the legendaryguitarist's 70th birthday features"Layla" and more classic songs.11:30 Alice's Restaurant50th Anniversary ConcertArlo Guthrie performs "Alice'sRestaurant" and more of his hitsand songs from early in his career.SUNDAY, DEC 69:00 Power of PurposeDiscover the key to happiness andfulfillment by understanding andacting upon your life's purpose.10:30 Simon & Garfunkel:The Concert in Central ParkThe iconic duo perform "Mrs.Robinson," "Sounds of Silence" andmore hits in this 1981 concert.12:00 Aging Backwards withMiranda Esmonde-WhiteValuable insights on how tocombat the physical signs andconsequences of aging arepresented.1:00 The Carpenters: Close to You(My Music Presents)The band's' career is traced."(They Long to Be) Close to You"and "Top of the World" are featured.2:30 Ken Burns: The Civil WarCelebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe landmark documentary with anin-depth overview and interviews.4:00 Dr. Fuhrman'sEnd Dieting Forever!Dr. Fuhrman discusses a lifestyle inwhich you seek foods and recipesthat are nutrient rich.5:30 Salute to Downton AbbeyHugh Bonneville showcases highpoints of the show's storyline andits memorable cast of characters.7:00 Celtic Woman: DestinyIreland's famed singing groupperforms fresh arrangements oftheir most spellbinding songs.
9:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 4Lord Merton delivers a bombshell toIsobel. Police suspicions deepen inan unexplained death.10:00 Josh Groban: Stages LiveThe world-renowned performerexplores classic songs from theBroadway songbook.11:30 Rick Steves'Delicious EuropeRick Steves savors classicEuropean cuisine in Galicia, Rome,and Greece and sips wine inBurgundy.MONDAY, DEC 78:00 Alone in the WildernessRichard Proenneke set out aloneto build a log cabin and explore apristine land unchanged by man.9:30 Alone in the Wilderness, Part 2Richard Proenneke set out aloneto build a log cabin and explore apristine land unchanged by man.11:00 Charlie RoseTUESDAY, DEC 88:00 The Carpenters: Close to You(My Music Presents)The band's' career is traced."(They Long to Be) Close to You"and "Top of the World" are featured.9:30 Salute to Downton AbbeyHugh Bonneville showcases highpoints of the show's storyline andits memorable cast of characters.11:00 Charlie Rose9:00 Country Pop Legends(My Music)Roy Clark and Glenn Campbellhighlight classic country pop tunesfrom the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.11:00 Charlie RoseFRIDAY, DEC 118:00 Christmas in Harvard SquareThe Boys of St. Paul's Choir Schoolperform classic songs for theholiday season.9:00 Classical Rewind 2(My Music)Actor and conductor David OgdenStiers presents a visual and auralfeast of works from the masters.10:30 Centre County Report11:00 The Carpenters: Close to You(My Music Presents)The band's' career is traced."(They Long to Be) Close to You"and "Top of the World" are featured.9:00 This Old HouseThe Kitchen Came Tumbling Down9:30 WINTER FUNDRAISINGSCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.SUNDAY, DEC 138:00 Ken Burns: The Civil WarCelebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe landmark documentary with anin-depth overview and interviews.9:30 Tommy Emmanuel and Friends:Live from the Balboa TheatreOne of the greatest acoustic guitarplayers in the world performs withFrank Vignola and Pam Rose.11:00 Charlie RoseTHURSDAY, DEC 10MONDAY, DEC 148:00 Conversations Live!FertilityVeteran interviewer Patty Sataliahosts in-depth conversations with abroad range of remarkable people.TUESDAY, DEC 158:00 ProhibitionA Nation of DrunkardsWidespread consumption ignitesthe temperance campaign and in1917 alcohol is outlawed nationally.10:00 FrontlineLeague of Denial:The NFL's Concussion CrisisAn investigation into the NFL andbrain injuries reveals the true healthrisks to football players.11:30 Charlie RoseSATURDAY, DEC 129:00 WINTER FUNDRAISINGSCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.9:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 5Rose makes a handsome newacquaintance and Edith's link toMarigold draws attention.10:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 6While police deepen their probe,Bates tells Anna the truth. A longand painful mystery is solved.11:00 National Christmas TreeLightingEntertaining artists perform and thePresident and First Family light theNational Christmas Tree.WEDNESDAY, DEC 99:00 Antiques RoadshowFinders KeepersA Weller Coppertone vase and acollection of Cole Porter and MontyWoolley letters are appraised.10:00 Independent LensMuscle Shoals/Waiting for aTrain: The Toshio HiraMuscle Shoals, Alabama is theunlikely breeding ground for some ofAmerica's most creative music.8:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 4, Part 2Great appraisals include a collectionof 1898 Mardi Gras invitations andJulia Child's copper pans.DECEMBERLISTINGS4WEDNESDAY, DEC 168:00 NatureHoney Badgers:Masters of MayhemThree badger specialists in SouthAfrica take on one of the mostfearless animals in the world.9:00 NOVARoman Catacomb MysteryA forensic investigation explores anancient city of the dead known asthe Catacombs beneath Rome.10:00 Time ScannersColosseumLaser-scanning technology is usedto uncover the engineering secretsof ancient Rome's Colosseum.11:00 Charlie RoseTHURSDAY, DEC 178:00 Higher Education in FocusJoin Penn State President EricBarron and guests Sandy Barbour,Penn State director of athletics,and Scott Radecic, senior principalat the architectural firm Populous,as they discuss what you need toknow about Penn State Athletics’facilities master plan.8:30 Conversations from Penn StateT. Colin CampbellT. Collin Campbell, author ofThe China Study, discusses plantbased nutrition.
9:00 Father BrownThe Sign of the Broken SwordA murder at the local army barracksleads Father Brown to investigateanother death 13 years ago.10:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 5Rose makes a handsome newacquaintance and Edith's link toMarigold draws attention.11:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 6While police deepen their probe,Bates tells Anna the truth. A longand painful mystery is solved.FRIDAY, DEC 188:00 Washington Weekwith Gwen Ifill8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week9:00 Penn State Basketball: In thePaint Presented by PepsiIn the Paint follows the Nittany Lionson and off the court with exclusiveinterviews and features with playersand coaches.9:30 Live from Lincoln CenterSinatra at 100 withThe New York Philharmonic11:00 Charlie RoseSATURDAY, DEC 199:00 This Old HouseBracing the Basement9:30 American WoodshopHeirloom Frames10:00 Woodwright's ShopDaring Diagonal Dovetails10:30 Woodsmith ShopFundamentals of Woodworking11:00 Penn State Basketball: In thePaint Presented by Pepsi11:30 Ciao ItaliaBeans and Lentils Fagioli E Lenticchie12:00 Julia Child Cooking with Master ChefsLidia Bastianich12:30 Cook's CountrySimplified Showstoppers1:00 Moveable Feastwith Fine CookingHomer, Alaska1:30 Martha BakesCoconut2:00 Victory Garden's EdiblefeastMinnesota2:30 Garden Smart3:00 Growing a Greener WorldRooftop Farming in NYC3:30 P. Allen Smith'sGarden HomeThe Future4:00 In the Americaswith David YetmanLake Superior:Circling the Sweet Water Ocean4:30 Tracks AheadSkunk Train5:00 Aviators5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend6:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 4, Part 2Great appraisals include a collectionof 1898 Mardi Gras invitations andJulia Child's copper pans.7:00 ViciousWeddingThings are going far from smoothon the wedding day. An unexpectedguest makes an appearance.7:30 Keeping Up AppearancesThe Mayor's Fancy Dress BallHyacinth is concerned that herinvitation to the Mayor's fancy dressball hasn't been delivered.8:00 Waiting for God8:30 As Time Goes By9:00 Father BrownThe Last ManWhen Kembleford's new cricketcaptain is framed for murder, FatherBrown must prove his innocence.10:00 Austin City LimitsTom WaitsIconic singer-songwriter Tom Waitsperforms in this classic episodefrom 1979.11:00 Infinity Hall LiveThe Robert Cray BandThe blues artist blazes through ascorching set that includes songsfrom his new album "In My Soul."SUNDAY, DEC 209:00 Classic GospelHeaven10:00 Religion & EthicsNewsweekly10:30 Closer to TruthWhat is Causation?11:00 To the Contrarywith Bonnie Erbe11:30 American Health Journal12:00 Healing Quest12:30 Second OpinionPsychosis1:00 Healthy Body Healthy MindLipodystrophy: A Selective Lossof Body Fat Disorder1:30 Simply MingAustralian Beef with Mark Best2:00 Martin Yan'sTaste of VietnamVillage LivingDECEMBERLISTINGS52:30 Lidia's KitchenGnocchi Time Memorieswith the Grandkids3:00 America's Test Kitchenfrom Cook's IllustratedChicken and RiceGet an Upgrade3:30 America's Heartland4:00 This Old House Hour5:00 Rough Cut - Woodworkingwith Tommy MacMaster Showcase with Phil Lowe5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend6:00 Conversations from Penn StateRobert Kehler National Securityin the 21st CenturyGeneral C. Robert Kheler reflects onhis 38-year military career.6:30 Conversations from Penn StateCarol ReardonHistorian Carol Reardon talksabout the facts and history of theAmerican Civil War.7:00 National Christmas TreeLightingEntertaining artists perform and thePresident and First Family light theNational Christmas Tree.8:00 Great Houseswith Julian FellowesGoodwood HouseJulian Fellowes exploresGoodwood, which was for 300years the home of the Dukes ofRichmond.9:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 7Edith is found out, Mary finallyshakes a suitor and Isobel and LordMerton reveal their plans.10:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 8Someone tries to derail Roseand Atticus' happiness and Mrs.Patmore gets a surprise.11:00 50th AnnualHoliday Wassail ConcertChapman University's Hall-MuscoConservatory of Music celebratesthe season with holiday classics.MONDAY, DEC 218:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 2Never-before-seen appraisalsinclude a Missouri Regiment ColtPistol and Dr. Seuss' signature.9:00 Christmas with the MormonTabernacle ChoirSantino Fontana, the Muppets fromSesame Street, and the MormonTabernacle Choir perform.
10:00 Christmas at BelmontKathy Mattea hosts a nightof traditional carols, classicalmasterworks, and seasonalfavorites.11:00 Charlie RoseTUESDAY, DEC 228:00 ProhibitionA Nation of ScofflawsExamines the problems ofenforcement during Prohibition,as millions of people becomelawbreakers.10:00 FrontlineLeague of Denial:The NFL's Concussion CrisisThe hidden story of the NFL andbrain injuries and the true risks tofootball players are revealed.11:00 Charlie RoseWEDNESDAY, DEC 238:00 NatureMagic of the Snowy OwlAn intimate look at how thesemajestic birds survive in the tundraon the North Slope of Alaska.9:00 NOVABuilding the Great CathedralsHands-on experiments revealarchitectural secrets used to erectthese soaring, glass-filled walls.10:00 Time ScannersJerusalemExplore Jerusalem's building legacy,from the walls of Temple Mount tothe mountain of Herodium.11:00 Charlie RoseTHURSDAY, DEC 248:00 Bucknell CandlelightChristmasThe Rooke Chapel Choir and RookeChapel Ringers perform upliftingsacred music and familiar carols.9:00 Christmas with theMormon Tabernacle ChoirSantino Fontana, the Muppets fromSesame Street, and the MormonTabernacle Choir perform.10:00 Christmas at BelmontKathy Mattea hosts a nightof traditional carols, classicalmasterworks, and seasonalfavorites.11:00 Holiday Handbells:The Raleigh RingersThe acclaimed community handbellchoir based in Raleigh, NorthCarolina perform holiday favorites.FRIDAY, DEC 258:00 Washington Weekwith Gwen Ifill8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week9:00 Courtside with CoqueseAn all-access tour of the LadyLion program including road trips,locker room access, features, gamehighlights and player interviews.9:30 Call the MidwifeHoliday SpecialAs Poplar readies itself forChristmas 1960, a grieving motherreceives an unexpected surprise.11:00 Charlie RoseSATURDAY, DEC 269:00 This Old HouseIt's All About the Beams9:30 American WoodshopBroken Arch Wall Cabinets10:00 Woodwright's ShopShop Class Tabouret10:30 Woodsmith ShopCraftsmanship on Display11:00 Courtside with Coquese11:30 Ciao ItaliaSquash Gnocchi Gnocchi Di Zucca Gialla12:00 Julia Child Cooking with Master ChefsCharles Palmer12:30 Cook's CountryGrilled Salmon andStuffed Tomatoes1:00 Moveable Feastwith Fine CookingOahu, Hawaii1:30 Martha BakesCoffee2:00 Victory Garden's EdiblefeastMemphis2:30 Garden Smart3:00 Growing a Greener WorldBringing Bees Back(Skagit Valley, Washington)3:30 P. Allen Smith'sGarden HomeYour Happy Place4:00 In the Americaswith David YetmanNicaragua: Land of theShaking Earth Emerges4:30 Tracks AheadWanamaker, Kemptonand Southern5:00 Aviators5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend6:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 2Never-before-seen appraisalsinclude a Missouri Regiment ColtPistol and Dr. Seuss' signature.7:00 ViciousSisterViolet panics when her wealthysister Lillian, whom she hasn't seenin years, announces a visit.7:30 Keeping Up AppearancesHyacinth is AlarmedRichard forgets their anniversaryand Hyacinth anticipates a giftwhich he has not bought her.8:00 Waiting for God8:30 As Time Goes By9:00 Father BrownThe Upcott FraternityFather Brown persuades Sid to goundercover at Upcott Seminary toflush out the killer.10:00 Austin City LimitsPhoenixThe French band plays tunes fromits latest LP, "Bankrupt!" and otherhits, including "Lisztomania."11:00 Infinity Hall LiveBrett DennenBrett Dennen and his four-pieceband jam through a catalogue ofcrowd-pleasing, catchy tunes.SUNDAY, DEC 279:00 Classic GospelThe Best of the Booth Brothers10:00 Religion & EthicsNewsweekly10:30 Closer to TruthIs ConsciousnessUltimate Reality?11:00 To the Contrarywith Bonnie Erbe11:30 American Health Journal12:00 Healing Quest12:30 Second OpinionADHD in Adults1:00 Healthy Body Healthy MindUnderstandingPolycythemia Vera or P-Vera1:30 Simply MingKangaroo Island with KateSumner and Craig Wickem2:00 Martin Yan'sTaste of VietnamThe Charm of Old HanoiThis guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or check the website (wpsu.org/tv/schedules).DECEMBERLISTINGS6
2:30 Lidia's KitchenQuick, Light, and Easy Meal Ideas3:00 America's Test Kitchen fromCook's IllustratedSeafood Specials3:30 America's Heartland4:00 This Old House Hour5:00 Rough Cut - Woodworkingwith Tommy MacComputer Tablewith Al D'attanasio5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend6:00 Conversations from Penn StateCathy Willis SpraetzPresident and CEO of ChimpHaven, Cathy Willis Spraetzdiscusses the work being done atthe national chimpanzee sanctuary.6:30 Higher Education in FocusPresident Barron discusses militarystudents at Penn State.7:00 YooperaThe legacy of family stories andlocal history inspired the creation ofa major opera in Michigan.8:00 Manners of Downton Abbey:A Masterpiece SpecialThe historical advisor to DowntonAbbey explores how the aristocraticset behaved in 1900s Britain.9:00 Masterpiece ClassicDownton Abbey,Season 5 - Episode 9The Crawleys go to a shooting partyin Northumberland and return toDownton for Christmas.11:00 Restoration NeonThe history of neon signs from theirfirst usage in Las Vegas in the late1920s to present day.MONDAY, DEC 288:00 Antiques RoadshowJunk in the Trunk 3Never-before-seen appraisals fromthe 2013 season include a sportscollection and a very old book.9:00 Antiques RoadshowTreasures on the MoveArt Deco travel posters, a Lewis andClark map, and more great travelitems are showcased.10:00 Independent LensEast of SalinasThis story about immigration,childhood, and circumstancefocuses on a California third grader.11:00 Charlie RoseTUESDAY, DEC 298:00 ProhibitionA Nation of HypocritesBy criminalizing the sale of alcohol,the law gave savvy gangsters a wayto make huge profits.10:00 FrontlineEscaping IsisThe lives of women who wereheld as sex slaves by ISIS andthe people who saved them areexplored.11:00 Charlie RoseWEDNESDAY, DEC 308:00 NatureAnimal MisfitsOdd and unlikely creatures, that atfirst glance seem ill-equipped forsurvival, are explored.9:00 In Defense of FoodJoin author Michael Pollan on afascinating journey to find out whatwe should eat to be healthy.11:00 Charlie RoseTHURSDAY, DEC 318:00 Music Theatre Spotlight 2015Created by WPSU-TV incollaboration with Penn State'snationally acclaimed Music Theatreprogram, "Spotlight" showcasesPenn State seniors from theSchools of Music and Theatreperforming Broadway songs.9:00 Live from Lincoln CenterNew York PhilharmonicNew Year's Eve: La Vie ParisRing in a new year with thePhilharmonic, Alan Gilbert, SusanGraham, and the sounds of Paris.11:00 Michael Feinstein New Year'sEve at the Rainbow RoomEntertainer Michael Feinsteinperforms with Darren Criss, AaronTveit, Christine Ebersole, and more.2HD RADIO5 am9 am10 am12 pm4 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm9 pm5 am9 am10 am12 pm4 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm8 pm9 pm5 am6 am8 am9 am10 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm6 pm8 pm10 pm12 am5 am6 am9 am10 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm6 pm8 pm12 amMONDAY-THURSDAYClassical 24BBC News HourDiane Rhem ShowClassical 24BBC World News HourDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourWorld CafeBBC World ServiceFRIDAYClassical 24BBC News HourDiane Rhem ShowClassical 24BBC World NewsDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourWorld Cafe ConversationsAfropop WorldwideBBC World ServiceSATURDAYClassical MusicPerformance Today WeekendHarmoniaFrom the TopWeekend EditionMarketplace MoneySplendid TableOnly a GameFresh Air WeekendBBC World News HourThistle and ShamrockWorld CafeAmerican RoutesFolk AlleyBBC World ServiceSUNDAYClassical MusicSunday BaroquePipedreamsWeekend EditionWait Wait. Don't Tell MeLe ShowSound OptionsChanging WorldBBC World News HourOn the MediaMountain StageFolk AlleyBBC World Service3HD RADIOMONDAY-FRIDAYall daySATURDAY12 am Jazz1pm Folk Show4pm JazzJazzSUNDAY12 am Jazz11 am Folk Show2 pm Jazzwpsu.org/radioemail: wpsu@psu.edu814-865-WPSUDECEMBERLISTINGS7
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10:30 Dr. Fuhrman's End Dieting Forever! Dr. Fuhrman discusses a lifestyle in which you seek foods and recipes that are nutrient rich. 12:00 Salute to Downton Abbey Hugh Bonneville showcases high points of the show's storyline and its memorable cast of characters. 1:30 Jacques Pepin
