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WinterFest November 30-December 11 on WKAR-TV WinterFest Features Music, MSU, Travel, Cooking and Inspiration! Harry Chapin: Remember When Wednesday, November 30, at 8 and 11 p.m. Celebrate the life and music of the late Harry Chapin in this performance concert featuring his greatest hits. Great Performances Cream Reunion Concert Wednesday, November 30, at 9 p.m. Join the party when Cream reunites at Royal Albert Hall! Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce perform the group's greatest hits in their first reunion in 37 years. Ghosts and Guardians III Lighthouses and Legends of Lake Huron Thursday, December 1, at 8 and 11 p.m. Learn about the ghosts who haunt Lake Huron's shipwrecks and the great lighthouses that surround the shore in this new special. American Soundtrack This Land Is Our Land: The Folk Rock Years Thursday, December 1, at 9 p.m. Join Michele Philips, Denny Doherty, and Judy Collins as they host a tribute to folk rock with The Seekers, Spanky and Our Gang, Trini Lopez, The Sandpipers, Tom Paxton and many others! Magic Moments: Best of ‘'50s Pop Friday, December 2, at 8 p.m. Celebrate the music of the 1950s with Pat Boone, the McGuire Sisters, Patti Page, Debbie Reynolds and more in this special filled with new performances and vintage clips. The Blues: Piano Blues Friday, December 2, at 11 p.m. Clint Eastwood offers a personal film tribute to one of his favorite musical genres, piano blues. Featuring: Dr. John, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles and more. Lidia's Family Table Favorites Saturday, December 3, at 10 a.m. One of public television's favorite chefs serves up an Old World Italian feast, preparing creative Mediterranean dishes and replying to viewer questions. Rick Steves' European Christmas Saturday, December 3, at Noon Sunday, December 4, at 5 p.m. Rick Steves takes you to holiday celebrations through many diverse European cultures, including jolly Old England, Oslo, Switzerland and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Rick Steves' Classic Europe Saturday, December 3, at 1:30 p.m. More European fun in store, as Rick takes viewers to his favorite European destinations. Lawrence Welk Family Christmas Saturday, December 3, at 7 p.m. Holiday magic from the musical family! As Time Goes By Reunion Special Saturday, December 3, at 9:30 p.m. Dame Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer and the rest of the cast reunite for a two-hour special as Jean and Lionel deal with the possibility of grandchildren –-- or, in Lionel's case, a long-lost son. Dr. Wayne Dyer: The Power of Intention Sunday, December 4, at 1 p.m. Dr. Dyer's positive and uplifting message shows how you can change your life by changing your outlook on the world. Happy Holidays: Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows Sunday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10, at 7 p.m. It's Andy, the Osmond Brothers, the Williams Brothers, and a huge cast of singers and dancers who celebrate the holidays in brightly costumed musical numbers and reminiscences from the golden age of the television variety show. Doo Wop Cavalcade: The Definitive Anthology Sunday, December 4, at 8 p.m. New and archival gems from The Cadillacs, The Skyliners, Herb Reed's Platters, The Deprees, The Cleftones, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and many more! Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Sunday, December 4, at 10:30 p.m. Roy Orbison is joined by some talented musical friends including Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, k.d. lang, Jennifer Warnes and many others, who provide back-up music and vocals to Orbison's hit parade. Great Performances My Name Is Barbra Monday, December 5, at 8 p.m. They call her “"Secondhand Rose,"” but we all know her as the inimitable Barbra Streisand. A treasure from the vault: Barbra's first television special! Great Performances Michael Buble: Caught in the Act Monday, December 5, at 9:30 p.m. He's young and hot, but he sings everything from pop classics to contemporary hits. Meet Michael Buble in his first television concert! The Perricone Weight Loss Diet Tuesday, December 6, at 8 p.m. Dr. Nicholas Perricone shares his strategies for weight loss, from diet to nutrition. Fawlty Towers Revisited Tuesday, December 6, at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10, at 10 p.m. He's bold, funny and creative! Step behind the scenes of the favorite British comedy, “"Fawlty Towers,"” with series creator/writer John Cleese, and with cast members Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs and Prunella Scales. John Denver: A Song's Best Friend Wednesday, December 7, at 8 and 11 p.m. Sunday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. A touching look at the legacy of John Denver, featuring his most famous songs and commentary by family members and friends. Alone in the Wilderness Wednesday, December 7, at 9:30 p.m. Follow the true story of a man who left the urban life to build his cabin in the wilderness and live off the land. Halftime! Thursday, December 8, at 8 p.m. Friday, December 9, at 10 p.m. Seven minutes of show time. Hours of practice. Celebrate the MSU Spartan Marching Band as they prepare and perform a homecoming halftime show! Featuring band director John Madden and band members in the WKAR studios! Sparty! Thursday, December 8, at 8:45 p.m. Friday, December 9, at 10:45 p.m. Discover the story and history of Sparty, MSU's beloved iconic statue, and follow the process as Sparty is recast in bronze. Celtic Woman Thursday, December 8, at 9:30 p.m. Their voices are as beautiful as they are. Join the Celtic Women for a concert of ethereal Irish music. Andre Rieu: The Flying Dutchman Friday, December 9, at 8 p.m. He's enthusiastic, joyful and a master maestro. Join Andre Rieu for another evening with the Johann Strauss Orchestra and learn about tickets to his upcoming Detroit-area concert! America's Home Cooking Cookies Saturday, December 10, at 9 a.m. It's time to bake! Learn new recipes to spice up your holiday cookie recipe collection in this special! Visions of Germany: Along the Rhine Saturday, December 10, at Noon Travel along the lyrical path of the Rhine River through Germany from Lake Constance to Cologne, visiting the wine region, Bonn, Heidelberg, the Black Forest and more! Visions of Germany: Bavaria Saturday, December 10, at 1:30 p.m. Continue your aerial journey through Germany as you explore the breathtaking mountains and magical castles of Bavaria. Ricky Nelson Sings Saturday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the unique and remarkable musical career of Ricky Nelson, featuring great performances from “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” as well as numbers from his successful solo career. With comments from family members and friends. America's Houses of Worship Sunday, December 11, at 2 p.m. A stunning visit to some of the most significant, grand and magnificent sacred spaces throughout the U.S., including (among others) the National Cathedral and destinations in Boston, Virginia, California, Arizona, and other states. Ruth and Billy Graham: What Grace Provides Sunday, December 11, at 3:30 p.m. A thoughtful profile of the evangelical family, particularly the role played by Ruth Graham. Andy Andrews: The Seven Decisions Sunday, December 11, at 4:30 p.m. One single decision could literally change your life forever. Find out what's standing in the way of your dreams when humorous and inspirational speaker Andy Andrews reveals the seven decisions that could transform your life into a brilliant adventure of personal success. |
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