City 12 Documentaries
December 2008
1 MON Music Seen #203
2 TUES Kalb Report #104 In Search of Truth: A Conversation On Investigative Reporting
3 WED Indian Pride #109 & #110 Health and Healing / Indian Education
4 THURS Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America: #101 and #102
5 FRI Spain on the Road Again #111
7 SUN A Torah Returns to Poland / Holiday Table #108 Chanukah
8 MON Music Seen #204
9 TUES 7pm Ring Christmas Bells (English) A Tradition of Christmas (English)
10 WED Indian Pride #111 & #112 Heroes / Tribal Government Structure
11 THURS Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America: #103 / Christmas Glow with Renee Fleming
12 FRI Spain on the Road Again #112
13 SAT 2:30pm Get Ready for Digital TV
14 SUN Sing We Now of Christmas with Gladys Night Celebrate Christmas with Audra McDonald
15 MON Music Seen #205
16 TUES 11am-1pm Governor’s Budget Address (Tentatively scheduled)
7pm Ring Christmas Bells (Spanish) / A Tradition of Christmas (Spanish) 17 WED Indian Pride #113 Gaming and Casinos / Celebrate Christmas with Audra McDonald
18 THUR 4pm Rochester City Council Committee Meeting (Replays: 2pm Sat. 12/20/08)
7pm Mr. Christmas
19 FRI 7pm Spain on the Road Again #113
8pm Get Ready for Digital TV
21 SUN Songs for the Season with the MSU Children’s Choir
22 MON Music Seen #206
23 TUES 7pm Healthy Heritage Kitchen – Kwanzaa Edition
7:30pm Sing We Now of Christmas with Gladys Night
8pm Rochester City Council Meeting (Replays 4pm Saturday 12/27)
24 WED The United States Navy Band’s Season of Magic
25 THURS Heidi 4 Paws: A Furry Tale
26 FRI Holiday Homecoming With Angela Brown
28 SUN The Snow Queen
29 MON Music Seen #207
30 TUES L.A. Holiday Celebration 2008
31 WED Faith Hill Christmas Special
December
Documentary slots:
Sunday: 9pm Monday: 7pm Tuesday: 7pm
Wednesday: 7pm Thursday: 7pm Friday: 7pm |
December Update
Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 – The Holiday Table
Temporarily Replacing Christina Cooks on Wednesdays and Delicious TV’s Totally Vegetarian on Fridays
December 5 – #208 Best-Ever Holiday Cookies Emily puts her magical baking skills to work creating an assortment of holiday cookies that are as beautiful as they are buttery and delicious. Lord Wedgwood shows how to set an enticing table for high tea..
Marmelade Window Cookies Almond Biscotti Coconut Macaroons Ginger Cookies Chocolate Caramel Pecan Squares
December 10 – #111 CHRISTMAS DINNER GREEK STYLE
Star chef Jim Botsacos from New York City’s acclaimed Molyvos Restaurant makes Christmas dinner Greek style with dishes that will turn any Christmas table into a memorable feast. Maria McBride presents inexpensive ways to make a holiday table sparkle. Taramasalata / Spanikopita (Spinach Pie) / Roasted Leg of Lamb with Marinated Tomatoes
December 12– #109 KWAANZA
Special guest and author Harriette Cole explains the rich traditions behind Kwaanza, now celebrated by African-American households to honor their African cultural heritage. Harriette and Chris cook up some delicious recipes perfect for a Kwaanza feast.
Sesame Crisp Crackers West African Ground Nut Stew
South Side Okra and Tomatoes
December 17– #108 CHANUKAH
Joan Nathan, America’s leading author on Jewish cooking, is preparing Chanukah favorites, including everyone’s favorite, crispy potato latkes. Style guru Carolyne Roehm sets a beautiful blue and white table, perfect for Chanukah or any occasion.
The Ultimate Potato Pancake Homemade Apple Sauce
Fruited Brisket Orange, Date and Nut Cake
December 19– #207 Chanukah: Latkes Three Ways
Guest expert and cookbook author Mitchell Davis makes three delicious variations of the beloved Jewish latke (pancakes) traditionally eaten during Chanukah. Tabletop expert Nancy Moussette reveals the secret for designing beautiful tables.
Zucchini Latkes Cauliflower Latkes Cheese Latkes Slow-Cooked ShortRibs with Wild Mushrooms and Apricots Chocolate Rugelah
December 24– #210 A Traditional Holiday Feast
Chris and Emily are preparing a crowd-pleasing holiday dinner with all-time favorites including a sumptuous standing rib roast and Baked Alaska. Isabelle von Boch creates a toy fantasy on her Christmas dinner table.
Mushroom Tarte Tatin Standing Rib Roast Popovers Oven Roasted Tomatoes Baked Alaska
December 26 – #211 Joyce White on Kwaanza
Soul food expert Joyce White is whipping up a menu for Kwaanza that will satisfy both your soul and your stomach like none other. Stylist Durand Guion applies tips from the world of fashion to design a stunning and striking Kwaanza table.
Sweet Potato Fries Gulf Coast Gumbo Down Home Cornbread Buttermilk Ginger Cake
December 31 – #212 Uptown Brunch for New Year’s
It’s an uptown celebration for New Year’s Day brunch as Chris and Emily prepare an array of dishes designed to dazzle your guests.
Smoked Trout Cornmeal Blinis with Caviar Scotch Eggs Stuffed French Toast Pear Devonshire Cream Trifle
January 2 - #213 For Chocolate Lovers Only
Chris and Emily are preparing desserts laden with a heavy dose of both love and chocolate. Lord Wedgwood sets a beautiful and romantic table to showcase these Valentine treats.
Chocolate Fondue Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Drunken Chocolate Cake with Rum Double Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
December 15-18, December 22-25, December 29-January 2 at 18:00 – Kid Fitness
A fun, entertaining and educational series designed to encourage kids to think abut exercise and healthy eating habits at an early age. The upbeat series, geared to children ages three to eight, motivates young viewers to exercise along with host Kid Fitness and his friends. Kid Fitness promotes a healthy lifestyle and educational themes for young children through song, dance, games and fun. The highly interactive series features activities introduced by Kid Fitness and his animal friends, accompanied by delightful animation, costumes and original music. Children enjoy fun-filled exercises while imitating the unique movements of zebras, elephants, gorillas, bunnies, kangaroos, alligators, snakes, ducks and other animals.
Kid Fitness occupies the Homework Hotline and Assignment the World Slots while they are on break.
