kbtc guide december20final€¦ · to donate to kbtc as part of a global generosity movement! visit...

20
HORSE RELATIVE THE MONDAY, SEPT. 7 AT 7 P.M. DECEMBER 2020 ISSUE 12-20 KBTC VIEWER GUIDE Light-hearted laughs to warm up your New Year's Eve See page 18

Upload: others

Post on 18-Jan-2021

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

HO

RS

E R

ELA

TIV

ET

HE

MO

ND

AY, SEP

T. 7 A

T 7 P.M

.

Distrib

uted

by

DECEMBER 2020ISSUE 12-20

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE

Light-hearted laughs to warm up your New Year's Eve See page 18

Page 2: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

KBTC/KCKA, licensed to Bates Technical College, reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regula-tions. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Ser-vices Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to 253.680.7105.

Bates Technical CollegeBoard of TrusteesHeather Moss, ChairLayne BladowChristina BlockerFlorence Chang

Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou

KBTC Executive Director/General Manager DeAnne Hamilton

The KBTCAssociation BoardBrad BergerTeresa BergesonMichael CarneyDean HanksLua PritchardCarla SantornoPeter SayahMark SiegelDiane TilstraDave TurkDr. Lin Zhou

The KBTC Viewer Guide is published monthly by KBTC Public Television and is mailed to those supporting KBTC-TV at a membership level of $35 or more.

CONTACT US KBTC Public Television2320 S. 19th St.Tacoma, WA 98405www.kbtc.org

Membership Services888.596.KBTC (5282)[email protected]

Viewer Services& [email protected]

HOW TO WATCHKBTC:Over the air: 28.1Comcast: HD 108 and 12Click! and Comcast in Tac.: 3Dish channel 28 DirecTV channel 28

KCKA:Over the air: 15.1, .2 and .3(KBTC cable coverage)

NHK World TV:Over the air: 28.2Comcast: HD 115

FNX | First Nations Experience:Over the air: 28.3Comcast: HD 334

TVW:Over the air: 28.4

Online:www.kbtc.org

2

GENERAL MANAGER'S NOTE

Dear Friends,

As we look back on an incredibly eventful year, I'd like to thank you for being an important part of keeping KBTC strong and moving forward.

Our commitment to you and your family has never been stronger, delivering in-depth and timely programs that not only keep you connected, but unite us all as a community. We've provided services and activities to help children continue to learn and grow at home, and we've brought you the inspiration, wonder and delight that we all need to lift us up in these challenging times.

So, in these remaining days of this extraordinary year, your generous support is especially important. Please give now so that in this moment, we can keep moving ahead together and ensure we remain strong together. December 1 is Giving Tuesday, your opportunity to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit www.kbtc.org for more information.

And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the Sunset from 6pm-9pm. It's your last chance to watch season one of this heart-warming favorite before it leaves our air.

Happy Holidays and thanks again for your generous support of KBTC!

DeAnne Hamilton

DEANNEHAMILTONExecutive Director and General Manager, KBTC

Page 3: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

CELEBRATE THE SEASON!

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTSEXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

3

A holiday tradition since 1912, this year's concert special features material from the 2019 Christmas Festival with more than 500 student musicians.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Joy and Hope | 8pm, Thursday, December 24th

Rick celebrates Christmas in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. A holiday favorite!

Rick Steves' European Christmas |6 pm , Thursday, December 24th

This year's edition of the Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra features the best songs performed at Candlelight from over the past 10 years.

Crane Candlelight Concert: Homeward Bound for the Holidays| 7pm , Thursday, December 24th

Page 4: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

11:00am Hero Elementary11:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 12:00pm Sesame Street 12:30pm Pinkalicious and Peteriffic1:00pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum1:30pm Molly of Denali2:00pm Elinor Wonders Why2:30pm Let's Go Luna!3:00pm Clifford the Big Red Dog3:30pm Curious George4:00pm Wild Kratts4:30pm Arthur 5:00pm Nature Cat

5:30pm Odd Squad

KIDS SCHEDULE

4 LEARN MORE AT WWW.KBTCKIDS.ORG

KBTC KIDS SCHEDULE

HOLIDAY SPECIALS ALL MONTH LONG!

GO TO KBTC.ORG FOR PBS KIDS SCHEDULE

Educators:Parents:Check out holiday activities on PBSKIDS.ORG/PARENTS

Explore the winter holidays collection onPBSLEARNINGMEDIA.ORG

HOLIDAY SPECIALSHOLIDAY SPECIALS ALL MONTH LONG! ALL MONTH LONG!

GO TO KBTC.ORG FOR PBS KIDS SCHEDULEGO TO KBTC.ORG FOR PBS KIDS SCHEDULE

Page 5: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

5CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

1 TUESDAY5:00am Ken Burns: The Civil War7:00am The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD8:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide8:00pm Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman9:30pm The Brain Fitness Program11:00pm Rick Steves Heart of Italy12:00am Amanpour and Company

2 WEDNESDAY5:30am The Brain Fitness Program7:00am Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show9:00am Sit and Be Fit 9:30am Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe6:30pm The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD8:00pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!9:00pm Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor?10:00pm Flesh and Blood on Masterpiece Pt. 412:00am Amanpour and Company

3 THURSDAY6:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe7:00am Ken Burns: The Civil War9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Let's Talk Menopause10:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Ken Burns: The National Parks8:00pm Ken Burns: The Civil War10:00pm Ken Burns: Country Music 12:00am Amanpour and Company

A celebration of the iconic PBS series. From Upstairs, Downstairs and I, Claudius to The Jewel in the Crown and Downton Abbey --- Masterpiecehas stood the test of time and introduced generations of PBS viewers to the delights of British period drama.

Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years! | 8pm, Wednesday, December 2nd

HOLIDAY SPECIALS ALL MONTH LONG!

GO TO KBTC.ORG FOR PBS KIDS SCHEDULE

Page 6: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

4 FRIDAY5:00am Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide7:00am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!8:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am The Brain Fitness Program

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm The Brain Fitness Program7:30pm Northwest Now8:00pm Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show10:00pm ABBA Forever: A Celebration11:30pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe12:00am Amanpour and Company

5 SATURDAY 6:00am Growing a Greener World6:30am Washington Grown7:00am Garden Smart

7:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home8:00am Make It Artsy8:30am Knit and Crochet Now!9:00am It's Sew Easy9:30am Fit 2 Stitch10:00am Best of Sewing with Nancy10:30am Quilting Arts11:00am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting11:30am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting12:00pm Quilt in a Day12:30pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe1:00pm Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman2:30pm Ken Burns: Country Music4:30pm Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show6:30pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!8:00pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!9:30pm The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks11:00pm Dr. Who11:30pm Dr. Who

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

6 LOOKING FOR KIDS SHOWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 3

From Jesus to Christ traces the life of Jesus, focusing on the events that occurred after his death as his early followers created a major movement that would transform the Roman Empire in just 300 years.

FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Parts 1-4| 5pm, Sunday, December 6th

Page 7: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

7CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profi le of the legendary popular singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, former wives and managers, family members, and musicians who toured with him for decades.

John Denver: Country Boy | 9:30 pm, Wednesday, December 9th

12:00am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!

6 SUNDAY6:00am Ask This Old House6:30am This Old House7:00am Paint This With Jerry7:30am The Best of Joy of Painting 8:00am Today's Wild West8:30am Burt Wolf's: Travel & Traditions 9:00am Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide11:00am Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy12:00pm Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy1:00pm Easy Yoga for Diabetes with Peggy Cappy2:00pm Change Your Brain Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen, MD3:30pm The New York Cantors5:00pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 1 & 27:30pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 3 & 4

10:00pm Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman11:30pm Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor

7 MONDAY6:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe7:00am The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD 8:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe6:30pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!8:00pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!9:30pm The Brain Fitness Program11:00pm Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy12:00am Amanpour and Company

Page 8: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

7:00am Rick Steves' Festive Europe7:30am Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman 9:00am Sit and Be Fit 9:30am The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Esmonde-White7:00pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 1 & 29:30pm John Denver: Country Boy11:00pm Rick Steves' Heart of Italy12:00am Amanpour and Company

10 THURSDAY5:00am Ken Burns: The National Parks7:00am Easy Yoga For Arthritis with Peggy Cappy8:00am Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy9:00am Sit and Be Fit

8 TUESDAY5:00am Suze Orman's Ultimate Reitrement Guide7:00am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!8:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe9:00am Sit and Be Fit10:00am Aging Backwards 3 With Miranda Esmonde-White10:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe6:30pm The New York Cantors8:00pm Rick Steves' Facism in Europe9:30pm Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide11:30pm Rick Steves' Festive Europe12:00am Amanpour and Company

9 WEDNESDAY5:30am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!

8 KBTC PASSPORT | KBTC.ORG/PASSPORT

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

One of 2018's most acclaimed fi lms, Won't You Be My Neighbor? refl ects on Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness, and the profound and lasting effect his innovative approach to television had on millions of children.

Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor? | 5:30pm , Saturday, December 12th

Page 9: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

9CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

9:30am Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Rick Steves' Heart of Italy7:00pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 3 & 49:30pm Rick Steves' Heart of Italy10:30pm Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman12:00am Amanpour and Company

11 FRIDAY5:00am Ken Burns: Country Music7:00am Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am The New York Cantors

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Change Your Brain Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen, MD7:30pm Northwest Now8:00pm Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!

9:30pm John Denver: Country Boy11:00pm Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy12:00am Amanpour and Company

12 SATURDAY6:00am Growing a Greener World6:30am Washington Grown7:00am Garden Smart7:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home8:00am Make It Artsy8:30am Knit and Crochet Now!9:00am It's Sew Easy9:30am Fit 2 Stitch10:00am Best of Sewing with Nancy10:30am Quilting Arts11:00am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting11:30am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting12:00pm Quilt in A Day12:30pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 1 & 2

Discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places. This remarkable three-part Nature miniseries was fi lmed across the globe over the course of two years.

Explore the evolution of Hanukkah from a small holiday within Judaism to prominence in American culture.

Nature: Primates | 7pm, Tuesday, December 15th

Hanukkah: A Festival of Delights | 7am, Monday, December 14th

Page 10: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

10 LOOKING FOR KIDS SHOWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 3

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

SATURDAY CONTINUED

3:00pm FRONTLINE: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians, Ep. 3 & 45:30pm Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor?8:00pm The Bee Gees One for All Tour - Live in Australia 198910:00pm Joe Bonamassa: Royal Tea Live11:00pm Dr. Who11:30pm Dr. Who12:00pm Joe Bonamassa: Royal Tea Live

13 SUNDAY6:00am Ask This Old House6:30am This Old House7:00am Paint This With Jerry7:30am The Best of Joy of Painting8:00am Christmas on the Danube8:30am European Christmas Markets9:00am Let's Talk Menopause10:00am The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD11:30am Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman

1:00pm Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor?3:30pm The Bee Gees One For All Tour - Live in Australia 19895:30pm John Denver: Country Boy7:00pm Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show9:00pm ll Volo: 10 Years10:30pm The Bee Gees One for All Tour - Live in Australia 198912:30am John Denver: Country Boy

14 MONDAY6:30am Rick Steves' Festive Europe7:00am Hanukkah: A Festival of Delights8:00am Mark Twain's Journey to Jerusalem: Dreamland9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Lidia's Kitchen10:00am America's Test Kitchen10:30am Cook's Country

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Howard's End on Masterpiece Pt. 1

Follow home renovation expert Jonathan Scott on his mission to fl ip the switch on how Americans access power. He interviews a host of experts, and quickly learns how little choice the public has in how they source energy.

Independent Lens: Jonathan Scott's Power Trip | 11pm, Tuesday, December 15th

Page 11: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

11CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE7:00pm Howard's End on Masterpiece Pt. 28:00pm Death In Paradise Pt. 4 9:00pm Northanger Abbey10:30pm You Are Cordially Invited11:00pm Unforgotten on Masterpiece Pt. 112:00pm Amanpour and Company

15 TUESDAY6:00am Northwest Now6:30am Asia Insight 7:00am European Christmas Markets7:30am Christmas on the Danube8:00am Rick Steves' European Christmas9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Creative Living10:00am Pati's Mexican Table10:30am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm The Queen's Garden7:00pm Nature: Primates: Secrets of Survival Pt. 18:00pm NOVA: Saving Notre Dame9:00pm Blue Sky Metropolis: Wings Pt. 110:00pm Blue Sky Metropolis: The Big Chill Pt. 211:00pm Independent Lens: Jonathan Scott's Power Trip12:30am Amanpour and Company

16 WEDNESDAY6:00am Journeys In Japan6:30am Consuelo Mack7:00am Blue Sky Metropolis: Wings Pt. 18:00am Blue Sky Metropolis: The Big Chill Pt. 29:00am Sit and Be Fit

Explore the differences among these religions and the rich cultural interchange between Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Follow a documentary fi lm about the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet| 10pm, Thursday, December 17th

MATTERS OF FAITH

Explore the fascinating history of Islamic Spain, or al-Andalus, as well as the developments in science and culture that paved the way for the Renaissance.

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain | 8pm, Thursday, December 17th

Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam | 6pm, Thursday, December 17th

Page 12: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

12 LOOKING FOR KIDS SHOWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 3

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

The acclaimed PBS concert series returns to KBTC Saturdays at midnight kicking off with contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco.

Austin City Limits | 12am, Saturdays, Starting December 19th

10:00am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television10:30am Dining with The Chef

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Three Faiths One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam8:00pm Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain10:00pm Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet12:00am Amanpour and Company

18 FRIDAY5:00am Ken Burns: The Civil War 7:00am Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am This Old House10:00am Kitchen Queens: New Orleans10:30am Simply Ming

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Finding Your Roots: Flight7:00pm Rick Steves' Europe7:30pm Northwest Now8:00pm Foyle's War: The Hide Pt. 19:00pm New Tricks Pt. 510:00pm Death In Paradise Pt. 411:00pm The Queen's Garden12:00am Amanpour and Company

19 SATURDAY6:00am Growing A Greener World6:30am Washington Grown7:00am Garden Smart7:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home8:00am Make It Artsy8:30am Knit and Crochet Now!9:00am It's Sew Easy

WEDNESDAY CONTINUED

9:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home10:00am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest10:30am Field Trip With Curtis Stone

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Eugenics Crusade: American Experience8:00pm Finding Your Roots: Flight9:00pm Professor T: Swansong Pt. 110:00pm Professor T: Swansong Pt. 211:00pm Flesh & Blood on Masterpiece Pt. 112:00am Amanpour and Company

17 THURSDAY6:00am Focus on Europe 6:30am Journeys in Japan7:00am Nature: Primates: Secrets of Survival Pt. 18:00am NOVA: Saving Notre Dame9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Ask This Old House

Page 13: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

13CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE9:30am Fit 2 Stitch10:00am Best of Sewing with Nancy10:30am Quilting Arts11:00am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting 11:30am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting12:00pm Quilt in A Day12:30pm Motorweek1:00pm Rick Steves' Europe1:30pm American Woodshop2:00pm This Old House2:30pm This Old House3:00pm Washington Grown3:30pm Pati's Mexican Table4:00pm Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television4:30pm Cook's Country5:00=pm America's Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special6:00pm Rick Steves' European Christmas7:00pm Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special7:30pm Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special 8:00pm As Time Goes By8:30pm As Time Goes By9:00pm Last of The Summer Wine9:30pm Last of The Summer Wine10:00pm Upstart Crow - Christmas 2018: A Crow Christmas Carol11:00pm Dr. Who11:30pm Dr. Who12:00am Austin City Limits: Khalid and Mac Demarco

20 SUNDAY6:00am Ask This Old House6:30am This Old House7:00am Paint This With Jerry7:30am This Best of Joy Of Painting

8:00am Rick Steves' European Christmas9:00am The Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD10:30am Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide

12:30pm The Brain Fitness Program2:00pm A Salute to Vienna4:00pm Rick Steves' Great German Cities6:00pm Rick Steves' Holy Land: Israelis and Palenstinians Today8:00pm Rick Steves' Heart of Italy10:00pm Rick Steves' Great German Cities12:00am Rick Steves' Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today

21 MONDAY5:00am Suze Orman's Ultmate Retirement Guide

In the late nineteenth century, creosote was an exciting new technology that helped build Puget Sound’s robust economy. But now, creosote is a persistent contaminant and harmful to species that rely on good water quality. Explore the effort to remove creosote from Puget Sound in this Northwest Now special.

Northwest Now: Picking Up The Past | 7:30pm, Friday, December 18th

Page 14: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

14 LOOKING FOR KIDS SHOWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 3

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

Visit spectacular sacred gardens throughout the United Kingdom and discover the very special and surprising signifi cance of plants in each magical location.

Heavenly Gardens | 6pm, Tuesdays, December 22nd & 29th

9:30am Creative Living10:00am Pati's Mexican Table10:30am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Heavenly Gardens Pt. 17:00pm Nature: Primates: Family Matters Pt. 28:00pm NOVA: The Planets: Inner Worlds Pt. 19:00pm Blue Sky Metropolis: A Space Odyssey Pt. 310:00pm Blue Sky Metropolis: Back To The Future Pt. 411:00pm Independent Lens: Belly of the Beast12:30am Amanpour and Company

23 WEDNESDAY6:00am Journeys in Japan6:30am Consuelo Mack 7:00am Blue Sky Metropolis: A Space Odyssey Pt. 3 8:00am Blue Sky Metropolis: Back To The Future Pt. 49:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home10:00am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest10:30am Field Trip With Curtis Stone

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm The Polio Crusade: American Experience7:00pm Infl uenza 1918: American Experience 8:00pm Finding Your Roots: Reporting on the Reporters9:00pm Thou Shalt Not Kill Pt. 110:00pm Thou Shalt Not Kill Pt. 2 11:00pm Flesh & Blood on Masterpiece Pt. 212:00am Amanpour and Company

MONDAY CONTINUED

7:00am Eugenics Crusade: American Experience9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Lidia's Kitchen10:00am America's Test Kitchen10:30am Cook's Country

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Howard's End on Masterpiece Pt. 37:00pm Howard's End on Masterpiece Pt. 48:00pm Death In Paradise Pt. 59:00pm Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece Pt. 110:00pm Heavenly Gardens Pt. 111:00pm Unforgotten On Masterpiece Pt. 212:00am Amanpour and Company

22 TUESDAY6:00am Northwest Now6:30am Asia Insight7:00am All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 19148:30am Christmas on the Danube9:00am Sit and Be Fit

Page 15: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

15CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Chief Inspector Valeria Ferro returns seeking truth and justice by solving the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy, vendettas and repressed anger. In Italian with English subtitles.

Thou Shalt Not Kill Season 2 | 9pm, Wednesdays, Premieres December 23rd

24 THURSDAY6:00am Focus on Europe6:30am Journeys in Japan7:00am Nature: Primates: Family Matters Pt. 28:00am NOVA: The Planets: Inner Worlds Pt. 19:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Ask this Old House10:00am Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television10:30am Dining With The Chef

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Rick Steves' European Christmas7:00pm Crane Candelight Concert: Homeward Bound for The Holidays8:00pm A New Song of Joy and Hope9:00pm A St. Thomas Christmas: Comfort and Joy10:00pm All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 191411:30pm Christmas on the Danube12:00am A Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society

25 FRIDAY6:00am A St. Thomas Christmas: Comfort and Joy7:00am Crane Candlelight Concert: Homeward Bound for the Holidays8:00am A New Song of Joy and Hope9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am This Old House10:00am Kitchen Queens: New Orleans10:30am Simply Ming

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Finding Your Roots: Reporting on the Reporters7:00pm Rick Steves' Europe 7:30pm Northwest Now8:00pm Foyle's War: The Hide Pt. 29:00pm New Tricks Pt. 610:00pm Death in Paradise Pt. 511:00pm Upstart Crow - Christmas 2018: A Crow Christmas Carol12:00am Amanpour and Company

Page 16: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

16 KBTC PASSPORT | KBTC.ORG/PASSPORT

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

7:00pm Keeping Up Apperances Christmas Special 1993 Holiday Cruise8:00pm As Time Goes By8:30pm As Time Goes By9:00pm Last of the Summer Wine9:30pm Last of the Summer Wine10:00pm Upstart Crow10:30pm Upstart Crow11:00pm Dr.Who11:30pm Dr.Who12:00am Austin City Limits: Gary Clark Jr.

27 SUNDAY6:00am Ask This Old House6:30am This Old House7:00am Paint This With Jerry7:30am The Best of Joy of Painting 8:00am Born To Explore With Richard Wiese8:30am Born To Explore With Richard Wiese9:00am The Brain Fitness Program10:30am 3 Steps to Pain-Free Living12:00pm Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy1:00pm Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy2:00pm Easy Yoga for Diabetes with Peggy Cappy3:00pm Rick Steves Heart of Italy4:00pm Tim Janis Celtic Heart5:30pm ll Volo: 10 Years7:00pm The New York Cantors8:30pm Rick Steves Fascism in Europe10:00pm Independent Lens: Won't You Be My Neighbor?12:30am Ken Burns: The Civil War

26 SATURDAY6:00am Growing A Greener World6:30am Washington Grown7:00am Garden Smart7:30am P. Allen Smith's Garden Home8:00am Make it Artsy8:30am Knit and Crochet Now!9:00am It's Sew Easy9:30am Fit 2 Stitch 10:00am Best of Sewing with Nancy10:30am Quilting Arts11:00am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting11:30am Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting12:00pm Quilt in A Day12:30pm Motorweek1:00pm Rick Steves' Europe1:30pm American Woodshop2:00pm This Old House2:30pm This Old House3:00pm Washington Grown3:30pm Pati's Mexican Table4:00pm Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television4:30pm Cook's Country 5:00pm America's Test Kitchen5:30pm Moveable Feast with Relish6:00pm London's New Year's Day Celebration 2021 Preview

Page 17: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

17CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

28 MONDAY6:00am Easy Yoga for Diabetes with Peggy Cappy7:00am The Polio Crusade: American Experience8:00am Infl uenza 1918: American Experience 9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Lidia's Kitchen10:00am America's Test Kitchen10:30am Cook's Country

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

5:00pm Little Women on Masterpiece Pt. 16:00pm Little Women on Masterpiece Pt. 27:00pm Little Women on Masterpiece Pt. 38:00pm Death in Paradise Pt. 69:00pm Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece Pt. 210:00pm Heavenly Gardens Pt. 211:00pm Unforgotten on Masterpiece Pt. 312:00am Amanpour and Company

29 TUESDAY6:00am Northwest Now

6:30am Asia Insight7:00am The Queen's Garden8:00am London's New Year's Day Celebration 2021 Preview9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Creative Living10:00am Pati's Mexican Table10:30am Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Heavenly Gardens Pt. 27:00pm Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates Pt. 38:00pm NOVA: The Planets: Mars Pt. 29:00pm Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland10:00pm Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic11:00pm Independent Lens: 2008 Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World12:30am Amanpour and Company

30 WEDNESDAY6:00am Journeys in Japan6:30am Consuelo Mack7:00am Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland

Discover how Native American musicians have transformed American blues, jazz and rock in this musical celebration featuring Robbie Robertson, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Steven Tyler and more.

Independent Lens: Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World |11pm, Tuesday, December 29th

Page 18: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

18 FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE GO TO WWW.KBTC.ORG/SCHEDULE

KBTC VIEWER GUIDE EXPLORE MORE AT WWW.KBTC.ORG

7:00am Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates Pt. 38:00am NOVA: The Planets: Mars Pt. 29:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am Ask This Old House10:00am Christopher Kimballs' Milk Street Television10:30am Dining With the Chef

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm - 9:00pm Hold the Sunset Marathon

9:00pm Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special 1994 New Kitchen10:00pm Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special 1993 Holiday Cruise11:00pm Keeping Up Appearances11:30pm Keeping Up Appearances12:00am Keeping Up Appearances

WEDNESDAY CONTINUED

8:00am Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic9:00am Sit and Be Fit9:30am P. Allen's Smith's Garden Home10:00am Les Stroud's Wild Harvest10:30am Field Trip With Curtis Stone

11:00am – 6:00pm KBTC KIDS

6:00pm Africa's Great Civilizations: Orgins Pt. 17:00pm Africa's Great Civilizations: The Cross and The Crescent Pt. 28:00pm Finding Your Roots: Dreaming of A New Land9:00pm Thou Shalt Not Kill Pt. 310:00pm Thou Shalt Not Kill Pt. 411:00pm Flesh & Blood on Masterpiece Pt. 312:00am Amanpour and Company

31 THURSDAY6:00am Focus on Europe6:30am Journeys In Japan

As the sun sets on 2020, KBTC presents a special encore of the fi rst season of this heart-warming and laugh-fi lled series.

Hold The Sunset Marathon| 6pm- 9pm, Thursday, December 31st

Page 19: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS

19CALL 1.800.325.5877 TO MAKE A DONATION

Call today to schedulea personalized virtual tour.

8201 6th Avenue • Tacoma • NarrowsGlen.com • 253.256.1543

CARF-ACCREDITED INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED LIVINGAND MEMORY CARE RESIDENCES

A little help. A big difference. The assisted living services atNarrows Glen are about the wholefamily and the whole YOU. No matter if you need a little help or a lot, you’ll be amazed by the difference.

LIC.# 2385

Page 20: KBTC Guide DECEMBER20FINAL€¦ · to donate to KBTC as part of a global generosity movement! Visit for more information. And please join us for a New Year's Eve binge of Hold the

2320

Sou

th 1

9th

Stre

etTa

com

a W

A 9

8405

-489

5KB

TC.

A v

iew

er s

uppo

rted

com

mun

ity s

ervi

ceof

Bat

es Te

chni

cal C

olle

ge.

If yo

u w

ould

like

toco

nser

ve re

sour

ces

and

rece

ive

the

KBTC

Vie

wer

Gui

de

via

e-m

ail,

plea

se c

onta

ctm

embe

rshi

p@kb

tc.o

rg

Non

-Pro

fi tO

rgan

izat

ion

U.S

. Pos

tage

PAID

Taco

ma,

WA

Per

mit

No.

105

2

NOVA

: Sav

ing No

tre Da

me |

8p

m, Tu

esda

y, Dec

embe

r 15th

Whe

n th

e N

otre

Dam

e Ca

thed

ral

caug

ht fi

re in

Apr

il 20

19, P

aris

cam

e pe

rilo

usly

clo

se t

o lo

sing

ove

r 80

0 ye

ars

of h

isto

ry. D

urin

g re

stor

atio

n re

sear

cher

s us

e cu

ttin

g-ed

ge t

echn

olog

y to

pie

ce

toge

ther

wha

t ha

ppen

ed.