THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
War, deception and art come together in this astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and carefully crafted illusions during WWII. This remarkable tale of a top-secret mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective is told through the stories of the veterans, many of whom — like Bill Blass and Ellsworth Kelly — would go on to have illustrious careers in art, design and fashion.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 9:00PM
Look back at the life and career of our 41st president, from his service in World War II and his early career in Texas to his days in the Oval Office, first as vice president to Ronald Reagan, then as the leader who presided over the first Gulf War. George H.W. Bush died in November 2018 at the age of 94. (3 HOURS)
PREDICTION BY THE NUMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 @ 10:00PM
Predictions underlie nearly every aspect of our lives, from sports, politics, and medical decisions to the morning commute. With the explosion of digital technology, the internet, and “big data,” the science of forecasting is flourishing. But why do some predictions succeed spectacularly while others fail abysmally? And how can we find meaningful patterns amidst chaos and uncertainty?
CHRISTMAS MASTERCLASS 2017
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 9:00PM
Mary and Paul share favorite recipes for Christmas classics like stollen, mincemeat streusel and a gingerbread house, and some lesser-known bakes: Scottish black bun, Tunis cake and Boxing Day pie–a perfect way to use trimmings from the day before.
IRVING BERLIN’S HOLIDAY INN
THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 10:00PM
Enjoy the hit Broadway adaptation of the classic 1942 movie musical, showcasing an Irving Berlin score including the Oscar-winning “White Christmas” with big dance numbers, comedy and a hit parade of the great songwriter’s famous tunes.
SNOW BEARS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 11:00PM
Witness the incredible journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make the perilous 400-mile Arctic trek to the sea to feed. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
HAROLD PRINCE: THE DIRECTOR’S LIFE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 @ 10:00PM
Take a peek into the legendary career of the pioneering Broadway producer and director and winner of 21 Tony Awards with this retrospective celebration featuring Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Mandy Patinkin, John Kander, Susan Stroman, and Angela Lansbury.
HAROLD PRINCE: THE DIRECTOR’S LIFE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
Take a peek into the legendary career of the pioneering Broadway producer and director and winner of 21 Tony Awards with this retrospective celebration featuring Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Mandy Patinkin, John Kander, Susan Stroman, and Angela Lansbury.
WORLD’S FASTEST ANIMAL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 @ 10:00PM
See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal: the peregrine falcon. Though once perilously endangered in the U.S., this spectacular predator is now thriving again in American cities and on every continent but Antarctica. What is the secret to its predatory prowess? Join expert falconer Lloyd Buck as he trains a captive peregrine and puts its hunting skills to the test.
DOGS IN THE LAND OF LIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
Filmed over two years by cinematographer Kim Wolhuter (Nature: The Cheetah Children), NATURE takes viewers into the heart of an African wild dog family. When lions kill her mate, a wild dog mother called Puzzles suddenly must raise two generations of pups all on her own without the help of a pack. Witness the loyalty and selflessness that sets wild dogs apart from other large, social carnivores in this deeply intimate portrayal of motherhood.