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Weekly Programming Update

December 6, 2020

From On Air to Online, There are Now More Ways to Watch than Ever Before!

We’re pleased to announce that our PBS North Live Stream is now available to watch for free at pbs.org AND on the PBS Video App!

To watch on pbs.org, click on LIVE TV in the top right corner or bookmark www.pbs.org/livestream.

To watch on the free PBS Video App, which is available to download to most smart devices (tablets, phones, Apple TV etc.) as well as streaming sticks (Roku, Amazon Fire, etc.), click the LIVE TV box in the top right corner.  

If you have any questions about the live stream, please check out PBS’s FAQ or contact our Membership Team during regular business hours at members@wdse.org or (888) 563-9373.

Note that the PBS North live stream is only available in our broadcast area.

For more information on even more ways to watch WDSE•WRPT, including all 5 of our channels, streaming on-demand AND live streaming the PBS KIDS Channel, go to our website.  

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Program Update

Announcing The Twin Ports Holiday Spectacular!

Premiering Friday, December 11 at 9pm

Announcing a change in plans! The Twin Ports Holiday Spectacular will replace the previously scheduled Bentleyville Holiday Spectacular program.  

Although the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s December 5, 2020 concert, the Bentleyville Holiday Spectacular, was canceled (due to COVID-19), WDSE•WRPT is moving forward with a festive holiday concert featuring local music and scenes from Bentleyville Tour of Lights!

We have partnered with the DSSO and the Strikepoint Handbell Ensemble to create a new program featuring first-time-broadcasted holiday performances.

This local holiday special will also rebroadcast on Friday, December 25 at 7pm on PBS North, as well as Sunday, December 20 at noon on Explore.

PBS KIDS Highlight

It Will be a Pinkamazing Holiday in Pinkville!

A Pinkalicious and Peterrific Christmas Special Premieres December 7! 

Starting at 8am on the PBS KIDS Channel. See our schedule for additional dates/times.

Join the fun and download these great holiday activities: 

Staff Pick
The Ornament of the World
Tomas Soderberg, Producer, Videographer, Editor

"I’m looking forward to watching The Ornament of the World. Medieval Spain experienced a unique combination of religious and cultural influences, and I’m excited to learn more about it!" 
December 8 at 7pm on PBS North 

Preview Portal
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
American Masters

Thursday, December 10 at 7pm

Top Streams Last Week

1. Roadkill - Episode 4*
2. Nature - Santa's Wild Home
3. NOVA - Saving Notre Dame
4. Frontline - American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil
5. Rise of the Nazis - Night of the Long Knives
*Available to stream with WDSE Passport.

The Week Ahead on PBS North 

Occasionally the broadcast schedule changes, please reference the online schedule for up to date listings. Listings are for the PBS North channel only unless otherwise noted. 

Sunday, December 6

7:00pm 
Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee
The life of musical legend Peggy Lee is showcased through vintage interviews and performances. 

8:30pm 
Josh Groban: An Evening of Harmony
Singer Josh Groban performs "Bring Him Home, " "Over the Rainbow," "The Impossible Dream" and more. 

10:00pm 
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Jeff Beck, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Los Lobos, and more perform with guitarist Eric Clapton. 

Monday, December 7

7:00pm 
Minnesota Hockey: Land of 10,000 Rinks
Hockey culture runs deep in the Northland, from the mini-mites learning to skate for the first time, to accomplished high school and college players striving to take their game to the highest level. From backyard rinks to world-class arenas, from hockey moms to legendary coaches, explore our region's historic hockey heritage. 

8:30pm 
Lost Duluth II
We'll remember a World War I-era shipyard that once employed thousands in western Duluth's Riverside neighborhood and take a trip back in time to see the home of the city's first general store owner. There's more to rediscover in Lost Duluth II. 

Tuesday, December 8

7:00pm 
Ornament of the World
Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity during a remarkable time in history. 

9:00pm 
Frontline "Growing Up Poor in America"
Children and their families navigate issues of poverty, race, and new challenges due to COVID-19. 

Wednesday, December 9

7:00pm 
Nature "Snow Bears"
Travel to the Arctic to follow the life-changing journey of two newborn polar bear cubs. 

8:00pm 
NOVA "Bird Brain"
Discover how the genius of birds is leading us to rethink our basic notions of intelligence.

9:00pm 
NOVA "Rise of the Rockets"
An explosion of private companies is developing.

Thursday, December 10

7:00pm 
Terrence McNally: American Masters
Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's 60 groundbreaking years in theater are explored. 

8:30pm 
Native Report 
Thunderbird-Wren Halfway House; the role of a doula; Thomas Peacock 

9:00pm 
Getting to the Nutcracker
Enjoy a behind the scenes look at what it takes each year to produce the Nutcracker Ballet. 

Friday, December 11

7:00pm 
Almanac

8:00pm 
Almanac North
This week Almanac North is kicking off a new series called Voices of the Region featuring respected reporters from across the region highlighting stories from their own communities.

8:30pm 
Washington Week

Program Update
9:00pm 
The Twin Ports Holiday Spectacular
Enjoy festive performances from the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and the StrikePoint Handbell Ensemble, as well as views from the Bentleyville Tour of Lights.

Saturday, December 12

6:00pm 
Lawrence Welk Show "Pleasant Dreams"
Lawrence and the Band perform "Cheek To Cheek" and the Lennon Sisters sing "Til The End Of Time." 

7:00pm 
800 Words "Season 2, Episode 15"
Brother Terry proposes to Hannah and there's a surprise visit from a very pregnant Jan. 

8:00pm 
Frankie Drake Mysteries "50 Shades of Greyson"
Mary's job is threatened when she accuses Detective Greyson of hiding evidence. 

9:00pm 
Doctor Blake Mysteries "A Good Drop"
As Blake investigates the murder of a farmer and a mysterious case of arson, an unlikely party suddenly throws his future with

10:00pm 
Austin City Limits "Kane Brown/Colter Wall"

11:00pm 
Woodsongs "Janiva Magness"

12:00am 
Sun Studio Sessions "Ghost Town Blues Band"

12:30am 
The Songwriters "Rodney Crowell"

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