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National WKNO Productions
PBS Stations: For programming and scheduling questions, contact
Debi Robertson at (901) 325-6524 or drobertson@wkno.org. For questions related to publicity and promotion, contact Teri Sullivan
at (901) 325-6518 or tlsullivan@wkno.org.
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Stax Music
Academy: From Soulsville to Italy follows young talented
musicians as they perform the songs of their idols – the legendary
recording artists of Stax Records. The Stax Music Academy
in Memphis, TN sent fourteen of their brightest students
to Italy to share the music of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett,
Sam & Dave and Aretha Franklin with an international
audience. On the road they learn something about what it
really takes to work in the music business.
Program details and promotional materials are available from Stax Academy and NETA
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Rock
and country music icon Johnny Cash waged a life-long struggle
for salvation, and that spiritual odyssey is told in "The
Gospel Music of Johnny Cash." Personal interviews
with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated
with rare gospel musical performances. Hosted by Dan Rather.
John Carter Cash is the guest in the studio for the pledge
event breaks.
Program details and promotional materials are available from NETA.
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Auto-B-Good
is an animated character series that continues to get
rave reviews from children and parents! These high-octane
stories explore obedience, politeness, honesty, respectfulness,
responsibility, and many more values all presented
in eye popping 3D animation using every child's favorite
toy - Cars! Auto-B-Good features entertaining episodes
that bring important life-lessons to children of all
ages. For more information, visit the Auto-B-Good web site.
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Burt Wolf
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Burt Wolf's Travels
& Traditions. In this series, Burt Wolf travels throughout the world
looking at the history, culture, customs, foods, festivals,
and tourist attractions of some of the world's most
interesting locations. Production has taken place in
Ireland, Austria, Northern Spain, Atlantic City, Italy,
and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
WKNO is the presenting station for all of Burt Wolf's popular programs about food, people and places, including Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom, Burt
Wolf: Gatherings and Celebrations, Burt
Wolf: Local Flavors, and Burt
Wolf: What We Eat. More information about Burt Wolf and his programs are available at burtwolf.com. |
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Bill Gaither
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A new season of Classic
Gospel begins in the spring of 2008. This popular series combines classic gospel music performances
from over two decades of live Gaither Homecoming
Gospel Concerts, featuring the harmony
and spirit of Southern gospel music as sung by the
pioneering and contemporary greats of this distinctly
American musical genre.
Please note, Classic Gospel showcases the talents and traditions of American gospel music in performance. WKNO and NETA have
worked to insure that this series promotes no specific
religion or denomination. www.gaithernet.com
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Elvis
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He
Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock 'n'
roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although
it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as
well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled
this facet of his life — until now. He Touched
Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley features more
than thirty of Elvis's gospel recordings and never-before-seen
footage. Filled with personal stories by those who knew
him well, this program goes behind the scenes of Elvis's
career.
Program details and promotional materials are available from NETA.
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