Happy Holidays — Special Programming, Dec. 26-Jan. 5
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Sunday, Dec. 26
Midnight PBS Western Reserve
Call the Midwife Holiday Special, 2020
Everyone at Nonnatus House looks forward to a traditional holiday, but nothing goes quite to plan. Meanwhile, the circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, new experiences and an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane.
1:30 AM PBS Western Reserve
Call the Midwife Holiday Special, 2021*
Christmas 1966 promises to be a memorable one. The Nonnatus House team is faced with its busiest Christmas Day ever as the maternity home is filled with expectant moms and challenging cases. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.
1:30 AM PBS Western Reserve
European Christmas Markets
Join us on our discovery of Europe’s Christmas markets, where the town center, market square or just the narrow, cobblestone streets of the cities and towns of Europe come alive in winter with festively decorated wooden stalls offering all sorts of treats and delights. As we travel through Germany, France and Switzerland, we visit cities and towns and learn of their history, see their major sights and visit their charming markets.
7 AM PBS Western Reserve
Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas
When the Wild Kratts 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?
4 PM PBS Western Reserve
Call the Midwife Holiday Special, 2021*
Christmas 1966 promises to be a memorable one. The Nonnatus House team is faced with its busiest Christmas Day ever as the maternity home is filled with expectant moms and challenging cases. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
7 PM Fusion
The Lawrence Welk Show, Christmas Reunion 1985
This is the special that reunited Lawrence and his Musical Family for the first time following their phenomenal 27 year run on National TV. At the time, no one realized it would also be the last time the Musical Family would perform together with their beloved boss. The most emotional moment in this heartwarming program is the singing of the traditional Christmas carols, conducted by Lawrence himself.
Friday, Dec. 31
9 PM PBS Western Reserve
United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream*
Ring in the New Year with an all-star concert performed on location at Philadelphia’s historic Independence Hall. Chita Rivera hosts, with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, members of The Washington Ballet and more. They are joined by maestro Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.
Saturday, Jan. 1
2 AM PBS Western Reserve
United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream*
Ring in the New Year with an all-star concert performed on location at Philadelphia’s historic Independence Hall. Chita Rivera hosts, with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, members of The Washington Ballet and more. They are joined by maestro Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.
8 PM Fusion
Great Performances, From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2022*
Ring in the new year in Austria at the Musikverein with the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville in this annual concert of waltzes by Strauss and more under the baton of guest conductor Daniel Barenboim.
Sunday, Jan. 2
5 PM Fusion
Great Performances, From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2022*
Ring in the new year in Austria at the Musikverein with the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville in this annual concert of waltzes by Strauss and more under the baton of guest conductor Daniel Barenboim.
6:30 PM Fusion
United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream*
Ring in the New Year with an all-star concert performed on location at Philadelphia’s historic Independence Hall. Chita Rivera hosts, with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, members of The Washington Ballet and more. They are joined by maestro Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
8:30 PM Fusion
Great Performances, From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2022*
Ring in the new year in Austria at the Musikverein with the Vienna Philharmonic and host Hugh Bonneville in this annual concert of waltzes by Strauss and more under the baton of guest conductor Daniel Barenboim.
10 PM Fusion
United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream*
Ring in the New Year with an all-star concert performed on location at Philadelphia’s historic Independence Hall. Chita Rivera hosts, with performances by David Archuleta, Paulo Szot, Midori, Lea Salonga, Pepe Romero, Deborah Cox, Judy Collins, members of The Washington Ballet and more. They are joined by maestro Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
7 PM Fusion
The Lawrence Welk Show, New Year’s
From "This Could Be The Start of Something Big" to "Auld Lang Syne" this show is filled with happy holiday nostalgia. It includes a salute to the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade with songs like "Moonlight and Roses," "Before the Parade Passes By," and "Everything's Coming Up Roses." Norma Zimmer sings "I Could Have Danced All Night" and Gail and Dick Dale inspire the cast with a rousing "Let's Start The New Year Right."