WKAR-TV On-Air Membership Campaign
Continues through Sunday, March 16
on WKAR-23, WKAR Life and WKAR World
WKAR-TV On-Air Membership Campaign Continues Through March 16
WKAR-TV’s on-air membership campaign continues through Sunday, March 16. New programs are explained in depth; encores list dates and times.
James Last Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Tuesday, March 11, at 8 p.m.
The man who had his first piano lesson in 1939, found worldwide popularity with his Non Stop Dancing recordings in the 60s and has now collected 17 platinum and 206 gold discs — James “Hansi” Last —returns with his lively big band to his favorite stage to entertain music lovers.
Recorded in September 2007 at what Last calls his “second home,” London’s glorious Royal Albert Hall, Hansi, his orchestra and vocalists Mac Kissoon, Simon Bell, Sonja Jones, Tracey D. Duncan and soul diva Ingrid Arthur, previously of the Weather Girls, offer a trademark mix of classic standards, sing-along favorites and fast-tempo foot-tappers.
In the venerable 19th-century hall, the tireless septuagenarian leads his multi-generational band — the “best musicians I know” — in a 21st-century set that switches from ballad and soul to polka and pop tunes. For James Last at the Royal Albert Hall, the ornate interior of the Albert is outfitted with a video screen that captures both performers and the equally multi-generational audience, augmented by lighting effects that match the mood of the musical selections. These include a romantic rendition of “The Way We Were” that segues into a more upbeat version, a danceable rendition of “Greensleeves” that features guitar and drum solos and an interpretation of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” enhanced by buoyant trumpets.
The party favorite “Tequila” is punctuated by audience participation — fans shout “Tequila!” along with the musicians at appropriate moments. The audience also responds enthusiastically to the downhome appeal of “Orange Blossom Special” and to the band’s athletic energy throughout the concert. Vocalists complement the orchestrations on “Vertigo,” “Hero” and “When September Ends.”
The program concludes with a lush version of Last’s own composition, “Games That Lovers Play,” as he shakes hands with adoring audience members.
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
Tuesday, March 11, at 9:30 p.m.
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure is a celebration of song and dance, beginning with the Busby Berkeley films that lifted the spirits of audiences during the Great Depression, continuing through the patriotic musicals of the 1940s and ending with the collapse of the studio system in the 1950s. Hosted by Academy Award-winning stage, screen and television icon Shirley Jones, this “docutainment” film is a grand historical look at the magic of musical Hollywood.
Highlighted are amazing songs and dance numbers, little-known facts, and luminaries such as Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, Betty Grable, Bill ”Bojangles” Robinson, James Cagney, Vincente Minnelli, Stanley Donen, Frank Sinatra, Leslie Caron, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger, who made the magic possible.
Mesmerizing sequences are interspersed with fresh new commentary from Liza Minnelli, Leslie Caron, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney, Jane Russell, Rita Moreno, Pat Boone, Rob Marshall, Bill Condon, Shirley MacLaine, Tommy Tune, Joel Grey, Smokey Robinson, Patti Page, Tab Hunter, George Chakiris, Rhonda Fleming, Betty Garrett, Marge Champion, Joan Leslie, Robert Osborne, Stella Stevens, Gloria Stuart and others.
Featured films include: The Wizard of Oz, Dames, Fashions of 1934, The Little Colonel, Gold Diggers of 1935, Billboard Girl, Something to Sing About, Little Princess, Meet Me in St. Louis, Babes on Broadway, Yankee Doodle Dandy, On the Town, The Harvey Girls, Cover Girl, The King and I, An American in Paris, Singin’ in the Rain, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Till the Clouds Roll By, Royal Wedding, Damn Yankees, Gigi, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Oklahoma!, Carousel, and Chicago.
American Masters: Pete Seeger -- The Power of Song
Wednesday, March 12, at 8 p.m.
Celtic Thunder
Wednesday, March 12, at 10 p.m.
Celtic Thunder is a new group and concert special featuring five Celtic male vocalists: Paul Byrom (age 28, Dublin, Ireland), George Donaldson (age 39, Glasgow, Scotland), Keith Harkin (age 20, Derry, Northern Ireland), Ryan Kelly (age 28, Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Damian McGinty(age 14, Derry, Northern Ireland). Taped August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin, the group’s debutperformance is a celebration of Celtic heritage and men—their loves, attitudes, individuality, power andstrength, throughout life’s journey.
From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members’ vocal style and personality,Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and lossfrom across the Celtic music spectrum—Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Celtic Thundercreator/producer Sharon Browne teamed up with legendary Irish composer Phil Coulter (Elvis Presley’s “My Boy,” Sandie Shaw’s “Puppet on a String,” the now-classic Irish ballad “The Town I Loved So Well”), to audition men all over Ireland and Scotland for the group, and craft a representative set list.
The eclectic mix of music includes traditional songs (“Mountains of Mourne,” “Come by the Hills,” “Love Thee Dearest”), pop classics (Paul Anka’s “Puppy Love,” the Eagles’ “Desperado,” The Moody Blues’ “Nights in White Satin”) and Coulter originals (Irish Rugby Football Union anthem “Ireland’s Call,” “The Old Man,” “Steal Away”), accompanied by The Celtic Concert Orchestra, a full band, bagpipes and monks. Choreography, dramatic lighting, visual effects, and a set resembling ancient stone steps and paths enhance the musical production.
How to Beat the Bogey Man
Thursday, March 13, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, at 8 a.m.
My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs
Thursday, March 13, at 9 p.m.
Dr. Wayne Dyer: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
Friday, March 14, at 8 p.m.
Our Treasured Memories
Saturday, March 15, at Noon
Dr. Christiane Northrup’s Mother Daughter Wisdom
Saturday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m.
The Brain Fitness Program
Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m.
American Soundtrack: This Land Is Your Land
Saturday, March 15, at 4 p.m.
Jack Canfield’s The Secret Law of Attarction
Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m.
Jack Canfield, the beloved co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, has transformed millions of lives with his formulas for success and personal fulfillment. His new special, Jack Canfield’s The Secret Law of Attraction, provides viewers with a clear, personalized action plan for attaining their individual goals — whether it involves losing weight, becoming a better parent or buying a dream home. The program targets anyone wanting to improve their lifestyle, career opportunities and relationships and enjoy more wealth, greater confidence and better health.
Daniel O’Donnell: At Home In Ireland
Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m.
Sarah Brightman: Symphony
Saturday, March 15, at 8:30 p.m.
This new Sarah Brightman concert, taped in Jamuary 2008 in the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, features the singer’s best loved hits and selections from her new release, Symphony. Spanish countertenor Fernando Lima (Pasion) and Italian tenor Allessandro Safina (Sarai Qui) join her in the special.
The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert
Saturday, March 15, at 10 p.m.
One of the most influential duos in the history of rock n’ roll reunited on the stage of London’s famed Royal Albert Hall on September 23, 1983. Don and Phil Everly, two siblings with golden voices and acoustic guitars, performed together as The Everly Brothers for the first time since their acrimonious split, mid-concert, in 1973.
The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert captures this historic event, featuring the duo performing all the hits that cemented their unique sound, including “All I Have To Do Is Dream," “Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie,” "Cathy's Clown," and “When Will I Be Loved.” These songs married Don and Phil’s signature two-part harmonies with a blend of rockabilly, bluegrass, country and pop – directly influencing legendary acts like The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel.
The Everly Brothers have a total of 26 Billboard Top 40 singles, and in 1986, they were among the 10inaugural artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1997, they were awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and have also been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Play Piano in a Flash
Sunday, March 16, at 8 p.m.
Suze Orman: Women and Money
Sunday, March 16, at 10 a.m.
YOU: Steps for Extending Your Warranty with Dr. Michael Roizen
Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m.
Many set a goal of living longer, but medical breakthroughs now indicate that we are at the controls as we set our sights on living younger. In his new PBS special, Dr. Michael Roizen provides an easy plan of action to fight life’s “major agers” — those internal and external forces that cause the most wear and tear on the body.
Dr. Roizen shares the latest findings about the biological processes that control how and why we age the way we do, then reveals an action plan for staying young based on cutting-edge science. Tools and tips designed to help viewers manage stress, safeguard against toxins, stay sharp and live long are offered as ways to slow the aging process.
With the help of male and female specimens from the “Bodies” scientific exhibit, Dr. Roizen visually identifies and explains the body’s organs, arteries and nerves affecting the aging process, offering gender-specific guidance on such factors as hormone therapy and nitric oxide.
Dr. Roizen explains the genes that predispose people to diabetes and other diseases, along with instruction for “turning off” negative genetic traits through a change in vitamins, diet and exercise.
YOU: Steps for Extending Your Warranty with Dr. Michael Roizen, based on Dr. Roizen’s #1 New York Times best-seller You: Staying Young, also offers information on ways to alleviate a major concern about growing older — reduced mental capabilities. In this taped presentation before a studio audience, he reveals the foods, supplements and mind games that build brain power.
Dr. Michael F. Roizen is a professor of anesthesiology and internal medicine and chair of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Comprehensive Pain Management at the Cleveland Clinic. Previous best-sellers include You on a Diet and The RealAge Makeover, which also became PBS specials, and two other books, You: The Owner’s Manual and You: The Smart Patient.
Our Life’s Essential Information
Sunday, March 16, at 3:30 p.m.
Celtic Woman: A New Journey
Sunday, March 16, at 7 p.m.
published: March 11, 2008
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