september 1-7, 2024
Weekly Highlights
Hotel Portofino Season 3
“Masquerades” (Episode 6)
During Claudine’s perfume launch, Bella fights to get the business grant she needs. As Lucian and Constance get ready to run away, Cecil’s plan to kill Danioni fails, but a shocking move by Virat brings havoc.
Sunday, september 1 at 7:00 PM
Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music
Join Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Noah Kahan, Lyle Lovett, The Lumineers and Lucinda Williams for an in-depth exploration of the 1982 album. Hosted by famed music biographer Warren Zanes, the program features performances of Springsteen’s songs with spoken word storytelling.
Monday, September 2 at 8:30 PM
Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
Known for a signature style that has come to define excellence in documentary filmmaking, Ken Burns creates films that deepen our understanding of who we are as Americans. This program shines a spotlight on the filmmaker’s personal reflections and insights and explores the acclaimed filmmaker’s more recent work.
Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 PM
John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky
Discover the untold story of the couple’s unique relationship and the artistic journey that led to the creation of the iconic 1971 album Imagine. The film explores the pair’s art, activism, politics and music and features new interviews with Yoko, Lennon’s son Julian, and others who knew the couple best, along with archival footage, audio and photos.
Tuesday, September 3 at 8:30 PM
Working Waterfront
If you ever wanted to clumb up a gangway, take a wheel in the pilot house or crawl around the engine room, this is your chance! Working Waterfront: A Harbor Portrait is an insider’s look at the Duluth-Superior port. The personal perspective of those directly involved in port operations – ship captains, deck hands, ship agents and larger than life port activities.
wednesday, September 4 10:00 p.m
Great Gardening
Fall Harvest Special 2024
An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.
Thursday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m
A PBS North Documentary
Working on the Railroad
Climb aboard for a unique railroad experience at the tip of Lake Superior. Six major rail carriers give us access to some spectacular scenery and the inner workings of modern railroads. From the cab of a fast-moving freight train to the methodical steps in the switchyard, this documentary puts you to work in Duluth, Superior and on the Iron Range. Step into the boots of engineers, switchmen, dispatchers and track crews as they go about the business of “Working on the Railroad.”
Thursday, September 5 at 8:00 pm
A PBS North Documentary
Uusi Aika: Changing Times in Finnish-America
A chronicle of 20th-century Finnish emigrants in the upper Midwest includes a look at family life, work habits and traditions. Leo Keskinen is the narrator.
Thursday, September 5 at 9:30 pm
A PBS North Documentary
Viola Turpeinen: The Duet of a Lifetime
For decades, Viola Turpeinen and her equally talented husband, William Syrjala, filled local dance halls with their captivating performances. Viola’s infectious music had audiences tapping their toes and her magnetic stage presence kept them enthralled. In this special edition of ALBUM, host Juli Kellner pays tribute to these musical soulmates and the enduring legacy of their beautiful music.
Thursday, September 5 at 10:30 pm
The Doobie Brothers: 50th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall
Celebrate 50 years with the GRAMMY-winning band, who have sold more than 48 million albums worldwide featuring their mind-blowing, roots based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll. The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are known for their hits“What a Fool Believes,” “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “China Grove,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “Black Water” and more.
Friday, September 6 at 9 pm
The Brothers — Celebrating The Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary
Celebrate 50 years of the Allman Brothers Band’s music with Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quinones. They’re joined by Reese Wynans, Duane Trucks and Chuck Leavell in this 2020 Madison Square Garden concert. Performances include signature classics “Statesboro Blues,” “No One to Run With,” “Midnight Rider,” “Trouble No More,” “Melissa,” “Come and Go Blues” and more.
Saturday, September 7 at 10 pm