“Tony Bennett: Duets II” on Great Performances

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

In celebration of his 85th birthday, the legendary Tony Bennett released the critically acclaimed “Duets II,” which followed his Grammy-winning Duets CD, released in honor of his 80th birthday. Bennett made music history with "Duets II" when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Album charts, making Bennett the oldest artist to ever achieve the #1 spot.

The Best Miniseries of 2011 Returns for Season Two

One of the most phenomenally popular series in MASTERPIECE history is back for an exciting second season: Downton Abbey Season 2 resumes its story of love and intrigue at an English country estate, now mobilized for the trauma of war. With a returning cast including Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Siobhan Finneran, and many more, Downton Abbey Season 2 airs over seven weeks beginning this Sunday.

Masterpiece Sweepstakes Winner Writes About His English Adventures

by WCVE PBS/WHTJ PBS
Fri, December 23, 2011
Greg Sieminski and his wife, Ginny

As the lucky winner of the Masterpiece 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes, Greg Sieminski and his wife, Ginny, visited England in September 2011 for a VIP tour of Highclere Castle—the “real” setting for “Downton Abbey,” the popular Masterpiece miniseries now showing on the Community Idea Stations. The Sieminskis also visited Agatha Christie’s Greenway and Blenheim Palace, site of the “Lost Prince.”

"Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring David Archuleta and Michael York"

David Archuleta

Award-winning pop sensation David Archuleta and acclaimed actor Michael York join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir in an energetic Christmas celebration of magnificent proportion.

Recorded live in the spectacular 21,000-seat Conference Center in Salt Lake City, this remarkable event combines elegant dancing, masterful musical performances and storytelling. Complete with Yuletide favorites such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World,” the memorable performance also includes unique music such as “Los pastores a belén,” sung by David Archuleta completely in Spanish, Michael York’s touching tale about the humble beginnings of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, together with moving organ, choir and orchestra performances. 

"Hi There, Horror Movie Fans"

Bowman

A new documentary celebrating the career and impact of Richmond area broadcaster, Bill Bowman and his television horror movie host persona, The Bowman Body, will air on Thursday, December 1.

The film is called Hi There, Horror Movie Fans after Bowman’s famous TV greeting. In a black cape, borrowed tuxedo and tennis shoes, his wry sense of humor and willingness to try anything made him a beloved figure in the region.

American Masters: Pearl Jam Twenty

Pearl Jam Twenty

In honor of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary, award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot concert and interview footage.

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