VIEWERS CHOICE
SUNDAY, 3/2
5:00
MOYERS AND COMPANY CC
5:30
AVIATORS
“Start Up and Run Up/Weather Makers/
Aerostars”
In the first part, Sara and Anthony run the
checklists with us as we look at all the
steps pilots take on the ground to make
sure things go as planned in the air. In the
second part, we look at a team of rugged
North Dakota cowboys who tame Mother
Nature. And last, a precision aerobatic
team that flies Yak 52s while performing a
captivating aerial show in tight formation at
air shows. CC
6:00
MASTERPIECE CLASSIC
“Downton Abbey, Season IV”
Lady Rose meets the Prince of Wales and
faces a dilemma. Trouble also plagues
Cora’s mother, her brother, Edith and
almost everyone else at Downton Abbey.
Paul Giamatti and Shirley MacLaine make
an appearance. (R—CC—Part 8 of 8—2
Hrs.)
8:00
MASTERPIECE CLASSIC
“Mr. Selfridge”
Upstart American Harry Selfridge moves
heaven and earth to build his visionary
department store in London. But opening
day is just the start of his retail revolution.
(CC—2 Hrs.)
10:00
DRIVEN TO RIDE
Two-wheeled vehicles gave women a first
real taste of the wild thrill found in
unfettered mobility. Today, women
continue to shape and push the boundaries
of two-wheeled freedom. CC
SATURDAY, 3/1
5:00
DASH DIET WITH MARLA HELLER, MD,
RD
The DASH diet is grounded in healthy
eating principles that lower blood pressure;
reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and
some types of cancer; and support
reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.
No diet has a medical pedigree like DASH.
(CC—90 Min.)
6:30
DANIEL O’DONNELL: STAND BESIDE
ME
This is a rousing concert celebration of
Irish, country, gospel, rock, movie tunes
and longtime fan favorites. (CC—90 Min.
—Repeated Sat., March 15 at 5:00 p.m.)
8:00
GREAT PERFORMANCES
“Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebration”
This star-studded concert tribute to the
American pop music icon at New York’s
Madison Square Garden takes viewers
front row center and backstage. Featured
artists include: Tom Petty, Richie Havens,
Eric Clapton, John Mellencamp, Sinead
O’Connor, Willie Nelson and many more.
(CC—2 Hrs.—Repeated Sun., March 9 at
8:30 p.m.)
10:00
11:00
DOC MARTIN
“Going Bodmin”
As Martin moves in and meets the locals,
he realizes that adjusting to village life is
not going to be smooth sailing. In his sharp
suits and flashy car, he’s a fish out of
water. CC
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
“The Shins/Dr. Dog”
ACL presents alternative rock with The
Shins and Dr. Dog. CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at Midnight
24
10:30
CAPITOLVIEW (R)
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
MONDAY, 3/3
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
(R)
CC
VIEWERS CHOICE
WEDNESDAY, 3/5
7:00
DR. WAYNE DYER: I CAN SEE
CLEARLY NOW
Dr. Dyer offers an intimate conversation
about what his own personal experiences
have taught him: There are no accidents,
and all the choices we make and actions
we take weave a life tapestry uniquely our
own. (CC—3 Hrs.—Repeated Sun., March
9 at 2:00 p.m.)
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
7:00
NATURE
“Ireland’s Wild River”
The Shannon is Ireland’s greatest
geographical landmark and the longest
river. For a year, wildlife cameraman Colin
Stafford-Johnson lives on the river—
camping on its banks, exploring its
countless tributaries in a traditional canoe,
following the river from dawn to dusk
through the four seasons. (CC—90 Min.)
8:30
TITANIC: BAND OF COURAGE
Explores the dramatic and inspiring story of
the eight musicians who continued to play
as the Titanic went down. (CC—90 Min.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, 3/4
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CC
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
AMERICA’S WILD WEST
Step back in time and onto the frontier to
explore the epic stories of the larger-thanlife men and women who helped tame the
West. They captured the imagination of a
nation and inspired a stampede of novels,
television programs and big-screen
dramas. (CC—90 Min.)
8:30
CC
AN EVENING WITH DOC WATSON AND
DAVID HOLT
This program spotlights the signature
sound and indomitable spirit of five-time
Grammy winner and National Medal of Arts
honoree Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson (19232012). Blind since childhood, Doc
developed an innovative flat-picking style of
playing guitar and, with his son Merle,
helped lead the folk roots revival of the
1960s. (CC—90 Min.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
CC
CC
(R)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, 3/6
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL
SOLUTIONS FOR YOU
Up-to-date advice on a broad set of
financial issues from Suze Orman include:
how to invest; whether to buy or rent a
home; saving for retirement; what kind of
life insurance to buy; wills and trusts;
student loans and more. (CC—2 Hrs.—
Repeated Sat., March 22 at 3:00 p.m.)
8:30
UNDER THE STREETLAMP: LET THE
GOOD TIMES ROLL
The program includes classic hits of the
50s, 60s and 70s with the perfect balance
of tender ballads and up-tempo classics.
(CC—90 Min.)
CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
25
VIEWERS CHOICE
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
6:00
LAWRENCE WELK’S BIG BAND
SPLASH
Lawrence Welk and his great orchestra
play the music of the Big Band Era and
salute legendary friends, including Glenn
Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey,
Woody Herman, Duke Ellington and
others. (CC—2 Hrs.)
8:00
CELTIC WOMAN: EMERALD
Celebrate the rich musical heritage of the
Emerald Isles with Celtic Woman as they
offer enchanting re-imagined versions of
fan favorites from their treasure chest of
Celtic songs. (CC—2 Hrs.—Repeated
Sat., March 15 at 6:30 p.m.)
10:00
DOC MARTIN
“Gentlemen Prefer”
Despite his disastrous introduction to life
in the sleepy village of Portwenn, the
former surgeon has decided to stay and
give it a go. CC
FRIDAY, 3/7
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN
IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL CC
7:30
CAPITOLVIEW
Journalists from the state capitol in
Springfield and the surrounding region
talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie
Schoenburg, or Jamey Dunn Thomason.
(Repeated Sun., March 9 at 12 Noon, and
10:30 p.m.)
8:00
CC
CC
FROM DUST TO DREAMS: OPENING
NIGHT AT THE SMITH CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
Neil Patrick Harris hosts the opening night
concert at the Smith Center for the
Performing Arts in Las Vegas. The
concert stars Jennifer Hudson, Willie
Nelson, Martina McBride, Joshua Bell,
John Fogerty, Carole King and a
company of Broadway stars. (CC—2
Hrs.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
11:00
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
“Bon Iver”
The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs
material from its self-titled second album.
CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at Midnight
SUNDAY, 3/9
5:00
RICK STEVES’ ITALY: CITIES OF
DREAMS
Travel guru Rick Steves tours the ancient
glories and back-street riches of three
great Italian cities—Rome, Venice and
Florence. During the breaks, Rick offers
insights into Italian culture and travel.
(CC—2 Hrs.)
7:00
GENTLEMAN’S RULE IN CONCERT
Exuding youth, energy and incredible
harmonies, the newest a cappella singing
sensation brings down the house in a
concert performance at Chicagoland’s
prestigious Star Plaza Theatre. (CC—90
Min.)
8:30
GREAT PERFORMANCES
“Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebration”
(R—CC—2 Hrs.—See Sat., March 1 at
SATURDAY, 3/8
5:00
BRAIN CHANGE WITH DAVID
PERLMUTTER, MD
This program reveals the devastating
truth about the effects of wheat, sugar
and carbohydrates on the human brain,
with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum
health. Dr. Perlmutter’s best-selling book,
Grain Brain, is the first book of its kind to
explore the insidious role our highly
touted low-fat, high-carb diets play in a
host of neurological conditions. (CC—90
Min.—CONTINUED FROM 4:30 P.M.)
VIEWERS CHOICE
8:00 p.m.)
WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD
This program directly addresses the crisis
of obesity and chronic disease plaguing
America. It offers a healthy, effective and
scientifically proven plan for shedding
weight quickly and reclaiming the vitality
and good health we all deserve. (CC—90
Min.)
10:30
CAPITOLVIEW (R)
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
8:30
MONDAY, 3/10
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
EASY YOGA: THE SECRET TO
STRENGTH AND BALANCE WITH
PEGGY CAPPY
Discover how yoga can come to the aid of
anyone, regardless of age, who wants to
increase strength and mobility. Peggy
shows how yoga poses can increase
range of motion, improve awareness of
the body, help prevent bone loss and
keep the metabolism running efficiently.
CC
8:00
CC
CC
ED SULLIVAN’S ROCK AND ROLL
CLASSICS—THE 60S (MY MUSIC)
This special My Music presents classic
song performances from 1963-1968 on
the Ed Sullivan Show, including the
Beatle’s American television debut to the
Doors’ infamous one-time-only
appearance to the Rolling Stones.
(CC—2 Hrs.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
10:30
ILLINOIS ADVENTURE
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 3/12
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
7:00
HOPFUL AGING WITH DR. JOHN
ZEISEL
Take a journey through the aging brain
with Dr. John Zeisel and explore the
possibilities of learning and connection at
any stage of life. Dr. Zeisel brings
together proven strategies to help anyone
get the most out of later life. CC
8:00
GREAT PERFORMANCES
“Dukes of September”
Rock & roll royalty Donald Fagen (Steely
Dan), Michael McDonald (The Doobie
Brothers) and Boz Scaggs join forces to
form their own new super group the
Dukes of September, delighting
audiences with high octane new
performances of their greatest hits, along
with other chart-topping favorites from the
60s and 70s. (CC—2 Hrs.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE
TUESDAY, 3/11
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
7:00
3 STEPS TO INCREDIBLE HEALTH
GREAT PERFORMANCES
“Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon
Rangers”
Comedy legend Steve Martin is now in
the fifth decade of a varied and
accomplished career as a comic, actor,
author and playwright. He is also a
Grammy-winning, boundary-pushing
bluegrass banjoist and songwriter. Also
features Edie Brickell and the Steep
Canyon Rangers. (CC—2 Hrs.)
CC
CC
(R)
CC
CC
(R)
CC
VIEWERS CHOICE
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, 3/13
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
THE BEST OF ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
presents some of the best Illinois Stories
from the past year. (3 Hrs. 30 Min.)
SATURDAY, 3/15
5:00
DANIEL O’DONNELL: STAND BESIDE
ME
(R—CC—90 Min.—See Sat., March 1 at
6:30 p.m.)
6:30
CELTIC WOMAN: EMERALD
(R—CC—2 Hrs.—See Sat., March 8 at
8:00 p.m.)
8:30
A CELEBRATION OF BLUES AND
SOUL: THE 1989 INAUGURAL
CONCERT
Dazzling performances from some of the
biggest names in rock and blues history,
including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dr. John,
Bo Diddley, Ronnie Wood, Percy Sledge
and more. (CC—90 Min.)
10:00
DOC MARTIN
“Sh*t Happens”
Dr. Martin makes his on-air debut at
Radio Portwenn, the local radio station,
and, no surprise, he’s not a natural in
front of the microphone. Meanwhile, a
nasty stomach bug is sweeping through
Portwenn. CC
CC
CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, 3/14
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN
IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL CC
CC
7:30
CAPITOLVIEW
Journalists from the state capitol in
Springfield and the surrounding region
talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie
Schoenburg, or Jamey Dunn Thomason.
(Repeated Sun., March 16 at 12 Noon
and 10:30 p.m.)
8:00
JOHNNY CARSON: AMERICAN
MASTERS
Johnny Carson was a fixture of national
life, a piece of the cultural furniture, a part
of the Zeitgeist. In exploring the career,
the complexities and contradictions of the
biggest star television has ever produced,
American Masters had his estate’s firsttime-ever cooperation and permission.
(CC—2 Hrs.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)--Begins at 11:00 p.m.
11:00
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
“Florence + The Machine/Lykke Li”
Experimental modern rock rules. CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at Midnight
SUNDAY, 3/16
5:00
BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION: 10-DAY
DETOX DIET
Dr. Mark Hyman explains America’s Big
Fat Problem with food addiction and
provides a step-by-step process for
ending food addiction and reversing
diabesity. (CC—90 Min.—CONTINUED
FROM 4:30 P.M.)
6:00
HEALING ADD WITH DANIEL AMEN,
MD AND TANA AMEN, RN
ADD or ADHD is a national health crisis
that continues to grow—yet it remains
one of the most misunderstood and
VIEWERS CHOICE
incorrectly treated illnesses today.
Psychiatrist Daniel Amen and his wife,
nurse Tana Amen take a completely new
look at ADD and explain 7 unique types
based on the extensive brain imaging
work of the Amen Clinics on tens of
thousands of ADD patients. (CC—2 Hrs.)
8:00
10:00
GREAT PERFORMANCES
“Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday
Celebration from Madison Square
Garden”
A pioneer of protest music, Seeger’s antiVietnam War songs, as well as
interpretation of the Civil Rights anthem,
garnered mainstream attention in the
1960s, revitalizing the genre and paving
the way for countless other activist
musicians to achieve widespread acclaim.
(CC—2 Hrs.)
BECOMING AN ARTIST
This program follows young artists from
diverse backgrounds and distant regions
as they apply to the Young Arts program,
and come together to share their work,
create new pieces and consider what a
life in the arts might entail. CC
10:30
CAPITOLVIEW (R)
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
9:00
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
________________________________________
Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, 3/18
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CC
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
1964: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
It was the year of the Beatles and the
Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and
Barry Goldwater’s campaign for the
presidency; the year that Americans
learned smoking was bad for their health;
the year that cities across the country
erupted in violence and Americans tried
to make sense of the assassination of
their president. This program follows
some of the most prominent figures of the
time. (CC—2 Hrs.)
9:00
FRONTLINE
“Rape of the Fields”
For the women who pick and process the
food we eat every day, getting sexually
assaulted, and even raped, is sometimes
part of the job. Frontline and Univision
partner to tell the story of the hidden price
many migrant women working in
America’s fields and packing plants pay to
stay employed and provide for their
families. CC
MONDAY, 3/17
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“El Paso, TX”
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser
Chris Mitchell explore how the innovative
“Mississippi” rifle dramatically changed
the odds in the Mexican-American War,
as well as the current market for this
weapon. (CC—Repeated Sat., March 22
at 12 Noon)
8:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“El Paso, TX”
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser
Bruce Shackelford discuss the styles and
construction that distinguish Texas spurs,
and what collectors of vintage spurs are
willing to pay for them. CC
ISRAEL: THE ROYAL TOUR
Guided by Israel’s Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, Greenberg
explores the country’s iconic destinations:
from climbing Masada to walking the
streets in the Old City of Jerusalem; from
the Mediterranean beaches of Tel Aviv to
the holy site of Nazareth; from old fishing
boats in the Sea of Galilee to the Temple
Mount. CC
CC
CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
VIEWERS CHOICE
Macomb Cable Channel 6)-Begins at 11:00 p.m.
7:00
WEDNESDAY, 3/19
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
7:00
NATURE
“Frogs: The Thin Green Line”
It is the greatest mass extinction since the
dinosaurs. Population by population,
species by species, amphibians are
vanishing off the face of the Earth. Largescale die-offs of frogs around the world
have prompted scientists to take
desperate measures to try to save those
they can. CC
8:00
9:00
CC
CC
7:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores western Illinois. (Repeated Fri.,
March 21 at 6:30 p.m., and Wed., March
26 at 6:30 p.m.)
8:00
CIVILIZATION: THE WEST AND THE
REST WITH NIALL FERGUSON
Historian Niall Ferguson explores
philosophical and political developments
that have enabled the Western
hemisphere to dominate the globe for the
past 500 years. And he asks, as the
developing world adopts the ways of the
West, can the West survive? (CC—2
Hrs.—Part 1 of 2—See Part 2 Thurs.,
March 27 at 8:00 p.m.)
(R)
NOVA
“Venom: Nature’s Killer”
Venom scientists are in a race against
time. Inside the bodies of many
creatures, evolution has produced
extreme toxic cocktails, all designed for
one reason: to kill. Find out how nature’s
deadliest cocktails could be medicine’s
brightest new hope. CC
SKELETONS OF THE SAHARA
This program tells the story of scientist
Paul Sereno’s amazing discovery of a
prehistoric human burial ground in the
middle of one of the world’s most
forbidding deserts. The bones are the
last remnants of a people who lived from
10,000 to 5,000 years ago when this now
forbidding landscape was a thriving
culture on the edge of a vast lake. CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, 3/21
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN
IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL CC
7:30
CAPITOLVIEW
Journalists from the state capitol in
Springfield and the surrounding region
talk shop. The moderator will be Bernie
Schoenburg, or Jamey Dunn Thomason.
(Repeated Sun., March 23 at 12 Noon
and 10:30 p.m.)
8:00
AMERICAN MASTERS
“Lennon NYC”
In October 2010, John Lennon would
have been 70-years-old. In December
2010, he would have been dead for 30
years. Yet, his art still haunts us. This
THURSDAY, 3/20
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
CC
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores central Illinois. (Repeated
Tues., March 25 at 6:30 p.m.)
ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores central Illinois. (Repeated Mon.,
March 24 at 6:30 p.m.)
CC
VIEWERS CHOICE
10:00
program tells John Lennon’s story as it
has never been told before—and as it will
never be told again. (CC—2 Hrs.)
LAWMAKERS WITH MARK
McDONALD
Lawmakers from the region join host Mark
McDonald to talk about current events in
the Statehouse in Springfield. (Repeated
Sun., March 23 at 10:00 p.m.)
WORKIN’ MAN BLUES
The program explores the dust bowl roots
of country music in California, and
features interviews with California music
icons Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and
Dwight Yoakam. CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at Midnight
SUNDAY, 3/23
5:00
HEART 411
“Heart 411” reveals what every man and
woman needs to know about the #1 killer
in the United States—heart disease.
(CC—90 Min.—CONTINUED FROM 4:00
P.M.)
5:30
VIEWER’S CHOICE
Features the best programs from
Winterfest 2014. (CC—4 Hrs. 30 Min.)
10:00
LAWMAKERS WITH MARK
McDONALD (R)
10:30
SATURDAY, 3/22
5:00
7:00
ED SLOTT’S RETIREMENT RESCUE
FOR 2014!
The program is a powerful call-to-action
for American consumers concerned about
their retirement. (CC —2 Hrs.)
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
“Mardi Gras”
On this 1966 program, you are invited to
“Come To the Mardi Gras”. Hosted by
Bobby Burgess. (CC—90 Min.)
8:30
JOE BONAMASSA: TOUR DE FORCE:
LIVE IN LONDON
This program chronicles Bonamassa’s
atmospheric rise from the intimate club
environment of The Borderline, to the
prestigious Royal Albert Hall. (CC—90
Min.)
10:00
DOC MARTIN
“The Portwenn Effect”
It’s time for the Portwenn Players Dance,
an auspicious event in the village’s social
calendar, and Bert the plumber is in
charge of selling tickets. Louisa buys two
tickets and invites Martin. But Martin
doesn’t dance. CC
11:00
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
“Esperanza Spalding”
ACL presents an hour with jazz/soul
singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding. CC
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10:30
CAPITOLVIEW (R)
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
MONDAY, 3/24
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“Baton Rouge, LA”
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser
Christopher Mitchell head to Port Hudson
to discuss a rare Civil War hand grenade.
(CC—Repeated Sat., March 29 at 12
Noon)
8:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“Atlanta, GA”
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser
David Lackey examine some 19th-century
examples of the shockingly realistic
aquatic, amphibious and reptilian-themed
plates and vases known as Palissy ware.
CC
9:00
MAKERS: WOMEN WHO MAKE
AMERICA
This comprehensive and innovative
program tells the compelling story of
women’s advancement in America over
the past 50 years. CC
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remains one of the world’s deadliest
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, 3/25
diseases, a contagious airborne illness
infecting more than eight million people a
year. CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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Overnight (Springfield Cable Channel 8, Quincy
Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)-Begins at 11:00 p.m.
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
7:00
STORY OF THE JEWS WITH SIMON
SCHAMA
“The Beginning”
The story of the Jewish experience
begins 3,000 years ago with the
emergence of a tribal people in a
contested 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. (CC—Part 1 of 5)
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
NATURE
“What Plants Talk About”
This program integrates hard-core
science with a light-hearted look at how
plants behave, revealing a world where
plants are as busy, responsive and
complex as we are. CC
8:00
NOVA
“Cold Case JFK”
For decades, the assassination of John F.
Kennedy has fueled dark rumors of
conspiracies and mishandled evidence.
Now, 50 years later, NOVA asks: Could
modern investigators do better? We’ll
see how state-of-the-art forensic tools
would be applied to the investigation were
it to happen today. Also, takes a critical
look at contemporary cases. CC
9:00
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
“The Lost Diary of Dr. Livingstone”
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Dr.
David Livingstone’s birth, new forensic
techniques are being used to study the
famed explorer’s lost diary. CC
8:00
9:00
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STORY OF THE JEWS WITH SIMON
SCHAMA
“Among Believers”
Simon Schama’s epic series continues
with the story of medieval Jews struggling
to preserve their identity—sometimes
their lives—under the rule of Christianity
and Islam. Jews built new lives and
invented new ways of being Jewish in
exile in the face of discrimination, bloodlibels and persecution interspersed with
periods of tolerance, protection and
peaceful co-existence. Also, tells the
heart-rending story of their mass
expulsion from Spain in 1492. (CC—Part
2 of 5)
FRONTLINE
“Silent Killer”
Frontline tells the heart-wrenching stories
behind the spread of a deadly infection
threatening people around the world.
Despite efforts to eradicate it, tuberculosis
WEDNESDAY, 3/26
CC
CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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THURSDAY, 3/27
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and 10:30 p.m.)
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun.,
March 30 at 4:30 p.m., and Tues., April 1
at 6:30 p.m.)
7:00
ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores central Illinois. (Repeated Sun.,
March 30 at 4:00 p.m., and Mon., March
31 at 6:30 p.m.)
7:30
ILLINOIS STORIES
Producer and host Mark McDonald
explores western Illinois. (Repeated Fri.,
March 28 at 6:30 p.m., and Wed., April 2
at 6:30 p.m.)
8:00
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CC
CIVILIZATION: THE WEST AND THE
REST WITH NIALL FERGUSON
Historian Niall Ferguson explores
philosophical and political developments
that have enabled the Western
hemisphere to dominate the globe for the
past 500 years. And he asks, as the
developing world adopts the ways of the
West, can the West survive? (CC—2
Hrs.)
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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FRIDAY, 3/28
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN
IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL CC
7:30
CAPITOLVIEW
Journalists from the state capitol in
Springfield and the surrounding region
talk shop. The host will be Bernie
Schoenburg, or Jamey Dunn Thomason.
(Repeated Sun., March 30 at 12 Noon
8:00
LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
“Patina Miller”
Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best
Actress in a musical, Patina Miller is both
a bright new face and a performer at the
very top of her game. Her music ranges
from classic R&B to Broadway’s best. CC
9:00
10 BUILDINGS THAT CHANGED
AMERICA
This program tells the stories of 10
American architectural marvels. Host
Geoffrey Baer takes a journey across
America and inside these 10
groundbreaking works of art and
engineering. CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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SATURDAY, 3/29
5:00
THE WOODSMITH SHOP
“3-in-1 Drill Press Upgrade”
The 3-in-1 drill press upgrade adds
more mobility, storage and accuracy. CC
5:30
ASK THIS OLD HOUSE
“Patching a Hole in Baseboard/
Maintaining A Lawn Mower” CC
6:00
THIS OLD HOUSE
6:30
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
Features a summary of the day’s national
and international news. CC
7:00
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
“Springtime in the Rockies”
The hosts are Kathy, Janet and Mimi
Lennon. CC
8:00
MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
“Inspector Lewis, Series IV: Old,
Unhappy, Far Off Things”
A reunion at Oxford’s remaining allfemale college ends with the murder of a
prominent student, which may be
connected to a similar, decade-old case.
Lewis and Hathaway must delve into the
mystery of the college and its secrets to
CC
CC
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find the culprit. (CC—90 Min.)
9:30
THE RED GREEN SHOW
“Medieval Times”
“Women try to preserve history; Men try
to make it.” Camelot comes to Possum
Lake. (CC—Repeated Tues., April 1 at
1:00 p.m.)
8:00
MASTERPIECE CLASSIC
“Mr. Selfridge, Season 2”
The store never sleeps! Jeremy Piven
reprises his role as London’s retail king,
Harry Gordon Selfridge. (CC—2 Hrs.—
Part 1 of 8)
10:00
DOC MARTIN
“Of All the Harbors in All the Towns”
An old flame of Martin’s Aunt Joan sails
back into her life and whisks her off her
feet. Schoolgirl Melanie Gibson, one of
Port Isaac’s bevy of teenage beauties,
develops a crush on the doctor. CC
10:00
SHAKESPEARE LOST,
SHAKESPEARE FOUND
Tells the fascinating story behind the bold
20-year project by world-renowned
Shakespeare scholar Dr. Gary Taylor to
create “The History of Cardenio” (1613), a
lost work written by William Shakespeare
and his early collaborator, John Fletcher.
CC
11:00
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
“Bonnie Raitt/Mavis Staples”
ACL showcases classic R&B, blues and
pop. CC
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Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at Midnight
SUNDAY, 3/30
5:00
MOYERS AND COMPANY CC
5:30
AVIATORS
“John Mohr, Barnstormer/T-45
Goshawk/Balloons”
We get to know the man who flies a stock
1947 Stearman like no one else on the
planet. Next we explore the aircraft that
introduces fighter pilots to carrier
landings, and last, quiet and peaceful,
these mammoth bags of hot air require
unique skills to fly. CC
6:00
JUST SEEN IT
Industry professionals present their takes
on current movies and TV shows. CC
6:30
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
Features a summary of the day’s national
and international news. Using renowned
experts to provide in-depth analysis. CC
7:00
CALL THE MIDWIFE
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. (CC—Part 1 of 8)
10:30
CAPITOLVIEW (R)
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Cable Channel 8, Decatur Cable Channel 8 and
Macomb Cable Channel 6)—Begins at 11:00 p.m.
MONDAY, 3/31
5:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
CC
6:00
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
6:30
ILLINOIS STORIES (R)
7:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“Kansas City, KS”
Appraiser Leila Dunbar travels to the
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to
explore a one-of-a-kind, signed baseball.
(CC—Repeated Sat., April 5 at 12 Noon)
8:00
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
“Atlanta, GA”
Host Mark L. Walberg visits the CocaCola archives with appraiser Leila
Dunbar. CC
9:00
LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST
The epic story of Jesus Christ unfolds in
this uplifting musical drama featuring a
300-voice choir, a 40-piece orchestra and
a 1,400-member cast and crew. CC
CC
10:00
CHARLIE ROSE CC
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