NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
A WORD FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER, DEANNA MACKEY
From the mid-term elections in November to preparing holiday celebrations with loved ones, it is going to be an eventful fall. When these two important national activities coincide, they can often feel at odds—one highlights our divisions, the other our connections. However, I think it is the perfect time to lean into that which makes our nation and its people so unique.
Through public media’s journalism, storytelling and community experiences, we address the divisions in our country and serve as a catalyst for people to hear each other and find ways to bridge divides to preserve our community and our democracy. Equally important is our role in celebrating our sense of place and what it means to be a San Diegan and our role in appreciation of the arts and the stories behind the creators in our community. All of us at KPBS are honored to be here for you with resources like the Voter Hub and programming that helps you relax with family, helping us all work and dream together as a collective. Thank you for supporting KPBS.
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Tune in to KPBS for Coverage on Election Night
Public media brings you the most comprehensive election coverage available. As your source for fact-based news, count on us for in-depth analysis on candidates’ proposed policies to help you understand how they might affect you.
For live election updates, KPBS is here to help you stay up to date with coverage throughout the evening from “PBS NewsHour” on KPBS-TV, NPR news magazines such as “All Things Considered” on KPBS Radio and KPBS local news on TV, Radio and kpbs.org/election.
Election night coverage from NPR begins Tuesday, November 8, at 5 p.m. on KPBS radio. Coverage on KPBS-TV from “PBS NewsHour” begins at 6 p.m. Watch live, stream anytime with the PBS Video app or the KPBS app, or read up-to-the-minute local returns at kpbs.org/election.
Congratulations to our 2022 Hall of Fame Honoree
Cameraman. Director. General Manager. Tom Karlo held these titles and more over his 45+ year career at KPBS. In that time, he forged relationships that advanced KPBS’ service to our community. Now retired, Tom continues to foster those relationships to strengthen KPBS at every turn. He is our biggest fan, our most passionate advocate and now our Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement honoree.
Established in 2010, the KPBS Hall of Fame honors the individuals and families who have made an impact on KPBS through their work, philanthropy and leadership. Inductees are celebrated in one of two categories: Lifetime Achievement or Visionary. Lifetime Achievement honorees are former staff whose work set new standards for public media. Previous Hall of Fame honorees include Gloria Penner, Ken Kramer and Dr. Stephen Weber, SDSU President Emeritus.
Join us in congratulating Tom Karlo on this special honor. To learn more about the KPBS Hall of Fame, visit kpbs.org/abouthalloffame.
Tom Karlo
First up: “The Journeys of Harry Crosby,” an engaging documentary that recounts a life of creativity, adventure and shared binational stories that speaks to a longtime spirit of mutual understanding and conservation between the U.S. and Mexico.
“The Journeys of Harry Crosby” premieres Tuesday, November 1, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez
Next, “Singing Our Way to Freedom” chronicles the life and music of Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez, from his humble beginnings as a farmworker in Blythe, California, to the moment he received one of our nation’s highest musical honors at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
“Singing Our Way to Freedom” airs Thursday, November 3, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
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And for lovers of the Cotswolds’ famous charismatic clergyman “Father Brown” comes a brand-new spin-off series: “Sister Boniface Mysteries.” Meet the Vespa-riding, crime-solving Catholic nun, who doubles as a part-time forensic scientist with a Ph.D. in chemistry, an I.Q. of 156 and a knack for finding clues hidden in plain sight.
“Sister Boniface Mysteries” premieres Sunday, October 30, at 7 p.m. on KPBS-TV.
“All Creatures Great and Small”
Change is Afoot as “All Creatures Great and Small” Returns for Season 3!
We couldn’t wait until January to tell you about the highly anticipated new season! As the season begins, veterinarian James Herriot not only has to navigate the challenges of married life, he also has to adapt to the currents of his practice and new government mandates. James’ plan to join a lucrative government tuberculosis testing program is met with skepticism by local farmers, who fear being financially devastated if one of their cattle tests positive.
The push and pull continues at home, where Helen adjusts to a new life away from the family farm. As always, the love for animals and nature remains at the heart of “All Creatures Great and Small,” while Season 3 also reflects the winds of change. As the nation prepares for war, there are new partnerships, ghosts from the past, brushes with new love and unexpected twists and turns to life in Darrowby.
Premieres Sunday, January 8, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Mark Your Calendars: The “Call the Midwife: Christmas Special” is Coming!
“Call the Midwife” viewers are already getting excited about the annual Christmas special. The speculation has started about what past characters will make an appearance this year and what else we might see. (Off the record, we’re betting that fan favorite Nurse Trixie will be back and that you’ll see Dr. Turner holding newborns once again!) If you love this show’s colorful depiction of 1960s London, you won’t want to miss this incredible Christmas special.
Airs Sunday, December 25, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
“Call the Midwife”
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A Riveting Account of How the Iran Hostage Crisis Unfolded
“Taken Hostage” tells the dramatic story of 52 American diplomats, marines and civilians who were taken hostage at the American Embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979, in a captivating four-hour, two-part documentary.
In the following 444 days, the world watched as the U.S. endured a daily barrage of threats from a long-standing ally. With the crisis extending, the extraordinary love story between former hostage Barry Rosen and his wife Barbara is explored as they were suddenly thrust into the public eye. Additionally, Hilary Brown and Carole Jerome, two pioneering female foreign correspondents, risked their lives to cover events on the ground in Iran.
As a result of the crisis, the U.S. and Iran would be transformed and American foreign policy would be changed forever.
Premieres Monday and Tuesday, November 14 and 15, at 9 p.m. on KPBS-TV. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
A Disabled Dancer Chronicles Her Journey of Self-Discovery
At 27, Kelsey Peterson was paralyzed from the waist down after sustaining an injury while diving into Lake Superior. As a dancer, the injury was devastating, but with the support of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community, she found not only help adapting to life with a disability, but also acceptance and hope.
“Independent Lens: Move Me” chronicles Peterson’s internal struggle and her journey back to dancing in this riveting documentary. When an unexpected opportunity to participate in a clinical trial comes along, she is forced to ask herself what she really wants—she’s afraid that it might not work…yet part of her is scared that it could. As a co-director of this film, Ms. Peterson takes the reins to tell her story in a raw and personal style that brings viewers along on her journey of self-rediscovery.
Airs Monday, November 7, at 11 p.m. on KPBS-TV. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Kelsey Peterson
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“USO – for the Troops”
For over 75 years, the USO has been a source of constant support and encouragement for U.S. military personnel and their families. This Veterans Day, KPBS pays tribute to the sacrifices of our past, present and future service members with the airing of “USO – For the Troops,” where we go behind the scenes to see how the USO instills hope and keeps service personnel connected to their country and families. Through scenes of USO tours and interviews with special guests, viewers get a firsthand look at what it truly means to serve our country in the armed forces.
Support our troops and learn more about the history of the USO with KPBS this November.
Airs Friday, November 11 at 9 p.m. on KPBS-2. Watch this program live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Celebrate the Holidays with KPBS!
KPBS has fantastic specials the entire family can enjoy this holiday season! On December 13, the festivities kick off with “O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir,” an annual performance by The Tabernacle Choir and special guests. Join us for this fun-filled evening of beautiful music that will be sure to make your list of Christmas traditions!
Catch the re-imagination of the classic Nutcracker story, narrated by Alan Cumming and featuring the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, on Friday, December 23. The following week, KPBS will ring in the New Year with several powerful performances to unite and celebrate our country with “United in Song: A New Year’s Eve Special.”
Make this season joyful and bright with KPBS!
“O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” Airs Tuesday, December 13, at 8 p.m. on KPBS-TV. “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” Airs Friday, December 23, at 6 p.m. on KPBS-TV. “United in Song: A New Year’s Eve Special” Airs Saturday, December 31, at 8 p.m. on KPBS-TV. Watch these programs live or stream anytime with the PBS Video app.
Sponsor Message
ArtPower at UC San Diego invites you to another eclectic season as they continue the tradition of bringing together some of today’s boldest artists, like MacArthur Genius Kyle Abraham, with the new Nina Simone Suite, the world premiere of hip-hop phenom Ephrat Asherie’s UnderScored, which ArtPower commissioned with the Guggenheim Museum; Brandon Coleman’s Afrofuturist funk; the Esmé String Quartet; Atamira Dance; and The Dream House Quartet featuring Bryce Dessner of The National, performing the works of contemporary classical composers, including Radiohead’s Thom Yorke. Learn more at Artpower.ucsd.edu.
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