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American Masters
Norman Lear 
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 

With unprecedented access to Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism. The documentary also features colorful stories from Lear’s family, friends and collaborators.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/02/2021 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/03/2021 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 07/06/2021 @ 3:30 AM

Meet Carl Jackson
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 6 PM 

Grammy-winning producer. Hit songwriter. Celebrated musician and vocalist. Tireless mentor and trusted friend. Carl Jackson has been called all these over his 50-year career. Hear why his peers consider him one of the greats including: Vince Gill, Tom T. Hall, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and more.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/11/2021 @ 6:00 PM

Roger B. Chaffee: Aviator Ad Astra 
SUNDAY, JULY 18, 6 PM 

Roger B. Chaffee, the Apollo astronaut you've never met. Acclaimed by fellow NASA astronauts, Roger was a brilliant young man whose future was tragically cut short. He, along with Gus Grissom and Ed White, were killed when a fire erupted inside their Apollo capsule. Sadly, the moon landing was a success because of their sacrifice. Many documentary films have told the story of the moon landing, but Roger's part in that story has not. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/18/2021 @ 6 PM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 6 PM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 10:30 PM

In Their Own Words

Using a fresh and innovative combination of interview, archive and animated content, "In Their Own Words" is an intimate journey into the lives and minds of some of the world’s most compelling men and women.

In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words 
Pope Francis
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 7 PM 

Learn what experiences led Jorge Bergoglio to the highest office in the Catholic Church. He made history by being the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit priest to be named pope and the first to take the name Francis. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 07/20/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/21/2021 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 07/22/2021 @ 4 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 4 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 07/25/2021 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 8 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 12 AM

In Their Own Words 
Chuck Berry 
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 7 PM 

Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train, exploring the life of the man behind the music. By blending "hillbilly" music with R&B and writing impactful lyrics, Berry birthed a renaissance in popular music we now call rock and roll.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 07/27/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 07/29/2021 @ 4 AM

American Masters 
Buddy Guy, The Blues Chase the Blues Away 
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 8 PM 

Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago’s West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with John Mayer, Carlos Santana and more. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 07/27/2021 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 07/29/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 07/31/2021 @ 2 AM