Television

Tuesday, September 1 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. The pop music composer, pianist, and Emmy Award-winning radio and TV host looks back on his life and career through music, pictures and humorous reminiscences. The concert special blends together heartfelt songs, performances by John’s daughter Prima and son Gib, and his inspiring meditation on persistence, grit, purpose and the importance of family.

Friday, February 26 at 7 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Discover a never-before-seen Johnny Cash concert from 1973.

Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Celebrate the first lady of cooking with Martha Stewart, Jacques Pepin, Vivian Howard, Marcus Samuelsson, Jose Andres, Eric Ripert, Rick Bayless, and more. Chefs and celebrities share personal insights as they screen Julia's most-beloved episodes.

Wednesday, December 26 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ingenue, the critically acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning album by superstar singer-songwriter k.d. lang, with a one-night-only performance from the magnificent Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

Saturday, September 14 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Keeper of the Beat: A Woman's Journey into the Heart of Drumming is an award-winning documentary on the life and music of acclaimed drummer, composer and teacher, Barbara Borden. Filmed on four continents by three-time Emmy winner, David L. Brown, the film tells Borden's inspiring story through performance, interviews, archival material and excerpts of Borden's autobiographical percussion play, She Dares to Drum.

Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In 2015, a community rallied to save the famous Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard, MA from destruction by erosion. This documentary captures this modern-day race against time to move the structure away from the rapidly receding cliffside and recounts the more than 200-year-old history of the iconic landmark.

Monday, August 31 at 8:30 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.

Thursday, October 15 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Get an inside look at the high-stakes effort to get out the Latino vote in this year's election. Political candidates are focused on maximizing turnout and support from Latinos, poised to be the largest non-white voting bloc.

Wednesday, May 22 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Now a young woman, Cosette moves to Paris under Valjean's protection. There, she meets the handsome law student Marius, who unwittingly brings a nightmare to life.

Tuesday, April 13 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. As the last remaining all-women's college in Oxford is bidding farewell to one of its most distinguished professors, murder rears its ugly head.

Tuesday, December 8 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In this pilot episode of the spin-off from the popular Inspector Lewis television series, a female math student is murdered while she participates in a sleep study.

Tuesday, August 4 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. The use of a questionable antidepressant in an Oxford drug trial calls into account the judgment of a psychiatry professor.

Sunday, November 11 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Narrated by actor Gary Sinise, Lifeline: Pearl Harbor’s Unknown Hero tells the story of how U.S. Navy sailor Joe George became an unlikely hero when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941 and how he was recognized with a Bronze Medal for his actions more than 70 years later. A USS Vestal crewman, Joe was not your model navy sailor. He fought both inside and outside the boxing ring, liked his beer a little too much at times, and had a stubborn and defiant streak that often left him at odds with his superior officers and, once in a while, got him thrown in the brig. But on that "Day of Infamy," Joe did something extraordinary. He became one of America's first heroes of WWII. Ignoring a direct order to cut the lines from the USS Vestal, which was moored alongside the burning and sinking USS Arizona, the sailor made a crucial decision that saved six lives and impacted future generations. Joe could see that the crewmen were injured badly, trapped, waving, and pleading for help as fire raged on the Arizona's deck beneath them. He found a weighted heaving line and threw it toward the men, who secured the line. One by one, they began to crawl over to the USS Vestal, hand over hand, and more than 50 feet above the water, feeling the heat from the flames on their skin. More than a thousand Arizona crewmen died during the attack, with only 335 sailors surviving that day. Joe was never recognized for his actions that day until the men he saved from the USS Arizona – Lauren Bruner and Donald Stratton – took it upon themselves to see he received the award he deserved. With the support of Stratton's son Randy and George's daughter Joe Ann Taylor, the men of the USS Arizona took their mission all the way to the Oval Office, the Pentagon, and Capitol Hill. They were determined to complete one final mission as USS Arizona crewmen.

Friday, December 4 at 7 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Experience the legendary Grammy Award-winner’s 2015 performance at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival. The concert includes favorites like “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “All Night Long,” “We Are the World,” and “Three Times a Lady.”

Monday, June 15 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Narrated by legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, Little League: A History traces the 75-year history of the world's largest organized youth sports program, from its humble beginnings in Williamsport, PA to its current status as a worldwide phenomenon.

Sunday, September 22 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Hundreds of fans gathered at 99 Scott, a raw industrial space in Brooklyn, to see singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes play his most intimate show to date. Mendes, who has scored multiple consecutive platinum or multi-platinum singles, performed hits such as "Lost in Japan" and "In My Blood" from his self-titled album. He performed live after an on-stage conversation with Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone.

Saturday, May 18 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Northern California Public Media proudly presents a new television series celebrating fifty years of storied Berkeley music venue, the Freight and Salvage. Live from the Freight and Salvage immerses you in the artistry, passion, and shared experience of live music in an intimate setting. Join us in the front row for the series premiere, featuring legendary soul singer Bettye LaVette performing songs by Bob Dylan.

Friday, January 3 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Since the great 21st century rediscovery of Bettye LaVette returned her to prominence, she has worked extensively in the rock and folk idioms, with her unique takes on songs by the likes of The Who, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Fiona Apple, and Dolly Parton. But never before has she devoted an entire album to the material of one songwriter: Bob Dylan. Her latest album, Things Have Changed, spans more than five decades of Dylan songs, from 1964’s immortal “The Times They Are A-Changin’” up to “Ain’t Talkin’,” the epic final track on his 2006 album Modern Times.

Saturday, September 21 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Bay Area legends Dorothy Morrison, Tracy Nelson, Angela Strehli, and Annie Sampson join forces as the Blues Broads. With deep roots in gospel and rock and roll, country, funk, and most especially the blues, each of these women brings a full and rich lifetime of experience to the stage, and it shows in the depth of their performance.

Saturday, January 18 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle shares musical tales about his Nashville roots demonstrating a deep respect for the origins of traditional country music. His performance is raw, honest, and personal.

Friday, January 24 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. This month on Live From The Freight & Salvage, we are honored to present South African choral group and 5-time Grammy Award-winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo. This program showcases Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s famous a cappella harmonies.

Saturday, July 20 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. This month on Live From the Freight & Salvage, gifted singer and former vocalist with Leonard Cohen, Perla Batalla, performs a selection of Cohen’s most-loved songs and shares personal stories from her time with Canada’s poet laureate.

Saturday, June 15 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Episode two of Live from the Freight & Salvage features Americana powerhouse trio Red Molly. Known for their three-part harmony, their songs and arrangements lay bare a love of vocal blend, weaving together threads of American music—from country & blues to folk & bluegrass. Abbie Gardner, Laurie MacAllister and Molly Venter are joined by upright bassist Craig Akin and percussionist and electric guitarist Eben Pariser.

Friday, June 26 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Red Molly combines the forces of three songwriters with unique character and style, creating a show that is larger than the sum of its parts. Known for their three-part harmony, their songs and arrangements lay bare a love of vocal blend. The band weaves together threads of American music—from country & blues to folk & bluegrass. Their innovative instrumentation is suited for roots-rock and heartful ballads alike, and the alchemy of their personalities onstage draws even back row listeners into a sense of intimacy.

Saturday, December 21 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a joyous holiday concert of original and traditional acoustic music drawn from the multi-platinum Winter Solstice series and solo releases. Windham Hill founder and Grammy-winning guitarist Will Ackerman joins multi-instrumentalist Barbara Higbie, guitarists Alex DeGrassi and Todd Boston, and cellist Ellen Sanders.

Tuesday, March 19 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Minnie throws a harvest party for all the young people in the community.

Tuesday, April 2 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Anna's return triggers jealousy and turmoil for Minnie.

Tuesday, October 27 at 9 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Explores the personal transformations of six individuals who went from agents of anger and bigotry to advocates for empathy and inclusivity. In the documentary, former neo-Nazi Shannon Foley Martinez discusses how easy it was to direct her unprocessed rage and self-hatred from a sexual assault into a movement rooted in hate. Other interviewees include former white supremacists Arno Michaelis, Tim Zaal and Chris Buckley, who speak honestly and openly about the pain they willfully caused others, their changing beliefs, and their ongoing fight for a more compassionate and inclusive world.

Thursday, April 4 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In this quirky comedy-drama set in 1970s Palermo, nothing escapes the gaze of 10-year-old Salvatore.

Thursday, April 11 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Investigative journalist Mario Francese encourages Salvatore to look into the water crisis in Palermo for a school project.

Tuesday, August 13 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Massimo convinces his sister that their father should sell some of his land, but the idea doesn't go over well when they propose it.

Tuesdays at 7:00pm in August on KPJK TV in the South Bay.

Magellan is an long-running detective series, set in the fictional city of Saignac and starring Jacques Spiesser as the titular commissaire, Simon Magellan. It was created by Laurent Mondy (who also created the cop show Cordier), and if there's ever been a more charming police detective on any television show in any country, I don't know about him. Mon Dieu, this guy. (Repeats at 11:00pm)

Thursday, October 15 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. There are few places where immigrants are shaping the economy in more significant ways than in Florida, where Miami leads the nation in entrepreneurial activity and the startup of new companies. Making It in America highlights the important contributions being made by immigrant entrepreneurs to the economy of Florida and the United States, across multiple fields – from construction to medicine to tech. The hour-long documentary profiles a range of individuals with different ages, backgrounds, and careers. These interviewees all own thriving companies in Florida and are part of a group of immigrant business owners playing an indispensable role in the state's economy and beyond, as well as generating hundreds of thousands of jobs across every industry.

Monday, June 17 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. A popular but divisive journalist is brutally murdered.

Monday, June 3 at 9 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Peter and Vibeke receive an incriminating video from an anonymous source and Andreas digs into his father’s past.

Monday, February 22 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. This documentary shares the story of two high school band directors – one black, one white – whose love of music and dedication to their students inspired an atypical collaboration in the segregated south.

Monday, January 20 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay and at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Hosted by actor James Pickens, Jr, this program features the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by music director Franz Welser-Most. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination, the performance includes classical selections by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Verdi as well as hymns and spirituals including "Down by the Riverside," "Precious Lord," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Tuesdays at 7:00pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Returning home from a black tie dinner, Julie and Simon Malherbe are horrified to discover that their six-month-old twin girls have been kidnapped.

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 20 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. A chance visit to a plastic surgeon causes a young prosecutor to second guess herself.

Wednesday, February 27 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. A mother is having hallucinations of her dead son, while an actor is accused of killing his girlfriend during a boating trip.

Wednesday, March 27 at 6 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. A mother is having hallucinations of her dead son, while an actor is accused of killing his girlfriend during a boating trip.

Tuesday, October 1 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Massacre River: The Woman Without a Country is told through the eyes of Pikilina, a Dominican-born woman of Haitian descent. Racial and political violence erupt when the country of her birth, the Dominican Republic, reverses its birthright citizenship law and she is left stateless along with over 250,000 others.

Wednesday, October 16 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Massacre River: The Woman Without a Country is told through the eyes of Pikilina, a Dominican-born woman of Haitian descent. Racial and political violence erupt when the country of her birth, the Dominican Republic, reverses its birthright citizenship law and she is left stateless along with over 250,000 others.

Saturday, November 28 at 8:30 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Master Your Future presenter Rajiv Nagaich is on a mission. His goal is to change the way Americans think about, plan for, and navigate through retirement.

 

In Jane Austen’s gentle parody of gothic fiction, Felicity Jones ("The Theory of Everything") plays romance addict Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies, she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, Henry Tilney (JJ Feild of "Austenland" and "Captain America"), but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short.

Friday, March 8 at 9 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In this program, award-winning psychiatrist, neuroscientist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you.

Monday, October 19 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. This sweeping story of Chicago politician Abner Mikva chronicles both his rise from an impoverished childhood to an epic career as a legislator, federal judge, and White House Counsel, and how his work is being carried on today by his legacy organization, the Mikva Challenge. Prevailing over the powerful Daley machine, challenging the National Rifle Association, amending the Constitution to give 18-year-olds the right to vote, striking down the Pentagon's ban on gays in the military, and grappling with the 1978 neo-Nazi invasion of Skokie, IL this program is extremely timely for the 2020 election season.

Wednesday, March 24 at 8 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. A man is caught with a bloodied knife at a murder scene. Eliza is hired to prove his innocence, even though he has confessed. Also, she is about to be evicted.

Thursday, January 16 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. This special follows the Minnesota Orchestra on its historic tour through South Africa. The musical and cultural exchange honors the centenary year of Nelson Mandela’s birth through community engagements and concerts. Many of the more than 300 Minnesotans who traveled to South Africa narrate the story along with students, audience members and leaders.