Happy Holidays — Special Programming Dec. 10-16
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Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
8:30 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
PBS Western Reserve is the presenting station for this unique holiday show from The Chardon Polka Band. It is jam-packed with “polka-fied” Christmas carols, delivering hometown holiday charm and the band’s signature wit and humor.
10:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
USAF Bands of Mid-America: Spirit of the Season
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performs a holiday concert in an hourlong program recorded at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis, Mo.
Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
Midnight PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Christmas on the Danube
Prepare for a true holiday treat that will touch your heart and enrich your mind. Traveling the majestic Danube River as it passes through the stunning European landscape, this program explores the history and culture of cities along the Danube, including Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg and more, all accentuated by the spirit of Christmas.
3 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
PBS Western Reserve is the presenting station for this unique holiday show from The Chardon Polka Band. It is jam-packed with “polka-fied” Christmas carols, delivering hometown holiday charm and the band’s signature wit and humor.
3:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
European Christmas Markets
Discover the festive joy of Europe’s Christmas markets, where the town center, market square or the narrow cobblestone streets of European cities and towns come alive in winter. Pass through decorated wooden stalls offering all sorts of treats and delights as you travel through Germany, France and Switzerland, while learning their history and seeing their major sights.
10 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
PBS Western Reserve is the presenting station for this unique holiday show from The Chardon Polka Band. It is jam-packed with “polka-fied” Christmas carols, delivering hometown holiday charm and the band’s signature wit and humor.
10:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
The Real Bedford Falls: It’s a Wonderful Life
Explore the connections between Seneca Falls, NY, and Bedford Falls, the fictional setting of the beloved movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
3 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
PBS Western Reserve is the presenting station for this unique holiday show from The Chardon Polka Band. It is jam-packed with “polka-fied” Christmas carols, delivering hometown holiday charm and the band’s signature wit and humor.
3:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
The Real Bedford Falls: It’s a Wonderful Life
Explore the connections between Seneca Falls, NY, and Bedford Falls, the fictional setting of the beloved movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
5 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
The American St. Nick
World War II exacted a heavy toll on the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg, nearly destroying the small town. Occupied by German forces for four years, the town was subject to the whims of Nazi leadership: streets were renamed, the native language was banned, religious freedoms were curtailed and Saint Nicolas Day was outlawed. This documentary chronicles a day at the height of the war when the battle-weary 28th Infantry Division of the American Army returned hope and joy to the children and people of this war-torn town.
8 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join award-winning artists Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet for a festive and uplifting Christmas performance. Filmed with a live audience, this concert will illuminate your holiday experience with timeless carols, treasured Christmas songs and a story of heroic service.
9:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Clown by Quentin Blake
A half-hour animated special that brings to life the adventures of a little toy clown who has been thrown away. On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on an exciting journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
1 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join award-winning artists Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet for a festive and uplifting Christmas performance. Filmed with a live audience, this concert will illuminate your holiday experience with timeless carols, treasured Christmas songs and a story of heroic service.
2:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Clown by Quentin Blake
A half-hour animated special that brings to life the adventures of a little toy clown who has been thrown away. On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on an exciting journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
7:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas
It’s Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. However, when they receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals’ most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays?
7 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2)
Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa
This one-hour documentary explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, enhanced by cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
8:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There is only one dilemma: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! In the end, both gift-giving predicaments are simply and beautifully resolved, revealing the true spirit of the holiday season.
10 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker, Starring Elmo & Tango
Elmo and his puppy Tango take a fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy.
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
1 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas
Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends prepare for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even "Baxter Day" (Buster and his mom’s special celebration). The only problem is that, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain, and things start to fall apart.
7 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2)
The Real Bedford Falls: It’s a Wonderful Life
Explore the connections between Seneca Falls, NY, and Bedford Falls, the fictional setting of the beloved movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
9 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2)
20 Years of Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell joins The Tabernacle Choir for this two-hour 20th anniversary retrospective with performances from Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Gladys Knight, Angela Lansbury, Hugh Bonneville, Renée Fleming and more.
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
6 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
The Real Bedford Falls: It’s a Wonderful Life
Explore the connections between Seneca Falls, NY, and Bedford Falls, the fictional setting of the beloved movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”