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Happy Birthday to these WQPT KIDS Club members

celebrating birthdays in March.

When you and your family join the WQPT KIDS Club you get

lots of awesome benefits including an invitation to the

Imagination Station VIP Party* where you’ll meet some of your

favorite PBS characters and enjoy dinner, held on Friday, March 13.

$75 for the whole family! Visit our website to learn more

about all club benefits.

Join online wqpt.org/kidsclub or call us at 309/764-2400.

(*For 2020 VIP tickets, join on or before March 6)

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HIGHLIGHTSMARCH 2020

NOVACAT TALESWorshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them? And what can science tell us about our most mysterious companions?

SUNDAY MARCH 22 | 7:00 PM

SESAME STREET50 YEARS AND STILL SUNNY!

A lively, entertaining and emotionally engaging special brimming over with music, laughter, tears, celebrity appearances celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic PBS KIDS children’s series. Hosted by seven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan.

SUNDAY MARCH 1 | 5:30 PM

BORN TO EXPLORE

BEGINS SUNDAY `MARCH 22 | 8:00 PM

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VIENNA BLOOD

Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, helps Detective

Rheinhardt in the investigation of a series of disturbing murders

around the grand cafes and opera houses of 1900s Vienna.

BEGINS WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 | 9:00 PM

WOMEN OUTWARD

BOUNDFollow the first group of young

women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school course in 1965. Learn how one

month in the woods taught them they could do more than

they ever thought possible.

SUNDAY MARCH 22 | 9:00 PM

NEW YORK’S SEAWAY LIGHTHOUSESSUNDAY MARCH 29 | 8:00 PM

8:00 Sanditon on Masterpiece Episode 8: In the series finale, it is the night of the Midsummer Ball, and romance, jealousy, and betrayal fill the air.11:00 Brain Wash with David Perlmutter, MD Explore the role of lifestyle changes in wellness and longevity.

3 TUESDAY7:00 Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen, MD Discover practical steps to help you feel happier, sharper and more in control of your own destinies.9:00 Rick Steves’ Europe: Great German Cities

Rick Steves explores five of Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg.11:00 Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott Viewers learn in-depth information of retirement tax rules.

4 WEDNESDAY7:00 Il Volo: 10 Years Celebrate 10 years of friendship, memories and music with international superstars Il Volo in concert from Matera, Italy.

1 SUNDAY7:00 Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich Join host Maria Shriver to discover how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness and deal with aging.9:00 Ken Burns: Country Music

Learn more about the making of the epic documentary series that brought WQPT viewers a comprehensive look at the history of country music in America.11:00 5 Day Rapid Reset with Dr. Kellyann Dr. Kellyann presents a plan on losing weight, gaining energy, and reclaiming your joie de vivre.

2 MONDAY7:00 Sanditon on Masterpiece

Episode 7: With the regatta approaching, the success of the resort hangs in the balance—as do a number of romances.

8:30 Great Performances: An Intimate Evening with David Foster

Enjoy a star-studded concert with the celebrated 16-time Grammy award winner as he explores the music of his career with numerous guest artists.10:30 The Longevity Paradox

5 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Taking A Stand8:00 70’s Soul Superstars10:30 Change Your Brain, Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen, MD

6 FRIDAY7:00 The Highwaymen Live at the Nassau Coliseum

Join Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson for this live legendary concert event recorded in 1990.

PRIMETIMEMARCH 2020

Celtic Women: Ancient LandWEDNESDAY MAR 11 | 7:00PM

9 MONDAY7:00 Magic Moments: The Best of 50’s Pop Featuring The McGuire Sisters, The Lennon Sisters, The Chordettes, The Four Aces and others.9:00 Celtic Thunder Ireland

Celtic Thunder’s popular hits and Irish and Celtic fan favorites of the last decade are highlighted.11:00 Great Performances: An Intimate Evening with David Foster A star-studded concert with the celebrated 16-time Grammy award winner as he explores the music of his career with guest artists.

10 TUESDAY7:00 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind This treasure trove of historical footage of the classic 1950s and 1960s folk era.9:00 3 Steps to Pain Free Living Eliminate the root cause of many painful conditions with this easy to follow plan from Lee Albert.11:00 Henry Louis Gates, Jr: Uncovering America

Celebrate the life and work of the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and literary scholar.

11 WEDNESDAY7:00 Celtic Woman: Ancient Land The Celtic Woman are back on WQPT! Filmed at the beautiful Johnstown Castle in Wexford, Ireland, enjoy new music from their latest album, Ancient Land.

8:30 Ken Burns: Country Music Learn more about the making of the epic documentary series devoted to the history of this truly American art form.10:30 Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? With Mark Hyman, MD Dr. Mark Hyman reveals which foods nurture our health and which may pose a threat.

7 SATURDAY7:00 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind This treasure trove of historical footage of the classic 1950s and 1960s folk era features Pete Seeger and Judy Collins, Harry Belafonte, Bobby Darin and more.9:00 The Highwaymen Live at the Nassau Coliseum10:30 John Fogerty: My 50 Year Trip

Travel on a musical journey through Fogerty’s hit parade with Creedence Clearwater Revival and selections from his iconic songbook.

8 SUNDAY7:00 Henry Louis Gates, Jr: Uncovering America Celebrate the life and work of the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and literary scholar.9:00 Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich Discover how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness.11:00 Rick Steves Fascism in Europe

Learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe with Rick Steves.

9:00 The Longevity Paradox Steven Grundry MD explores what is causing us to age faster, a step-by-step approach to help us feel better and more youthful today, and how to live long active lives.10:30 3 Steps to Pain Free Living Eliminate the root cause of many painful conditions with this easy to follow plan from Lee Albert.

12 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Self Image

8:00 The Best of WQPT Tune in for WQPT viewer favorites.

13 FRIDAY7:00 The Best of WQPT Tune in for WQPT viewer favorites.

14 SATURDAY6:00 Celtic Thunder Ireland8:00 Celtic Woman: Ancient Land10:00 The Best of WQPT Tune in for WQPT viewer favorites.

15 SUNDAY7:00 The Best of WQPT

16 MONDAY7:00 Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece

Episode 1: Devastated at her husband’s death, Mrs. Wilson learns there was more to him than she realized.

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STERLING/ROCK FALLS MUSCATINE SAVANNA

11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 4, Episode 6: Downton’s drove of pigs arrive, Robert departs, and illness descends. Mary and Blake may have found common ground, but Edith faces her troubles alone.

17 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe

The Best of Slovenia7:30 Smart Travels: Europe with Rudy Maxa Athens and Peloponnese8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Phoenix, Arizona8:30 Outside with Greg Aiello Iceland9:30 Illinois Adventure

8:00 Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece Episode 2: Alison tracks down Dorothy, Alec’s partner in espionage years earlier while working in India. The pages start filling in about the man she thought she knew.9:00 Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece Episode 3: See what other surprises lie in store for Alison as she draws closer to the truth about Alec.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

Season 4, Episode 5: Pride and prejudice mark Robert’s surprise birthday party when Rose’s recruit raises eyebrows and Mary clashes with a man of the people. Bates and Anna step out, and Edith gets troubling news.

10:00 Finding Your Roots Hard Times: Gates welcomes Michael Moore, Laura Linney, and Chloe Sevigny.11:00 Ireland’s Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora Explore the potato failure that led to mass starvation, death, and emigration in Ireland.

18 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Crocker Art Museum, Hour 2: A 1981 “Raiders of the Lost Ark” prototype, a 1788 Elizabeth Shoemaker sampler, and a Roy De Forest mixed-media artwork.8:00 New Tricks Ducking & Diving: The discovery of an armored security van involved in the disappearance of one person.

DAYTIME SCHEDULE

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The Cities

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Autoline Dinosaur Train Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Daniel Tiger

Clifford the Big Red Dog Let’s Go Luna

Curious George Nature Cat Wild Kratts

Molly of Denali

America’s HeartlandPinkalicious

Molly of Denali Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna

Nature Cat Arthur

Woodsmith ShopAmerican Woodshop Ask This Old House Am. Test Kitchen

Cook’s CountryMotorweek

Fishing... Lines

Flavor of PolandJamie’s UltimateLove of Quilting

It’s Sew Easy

Milk StreetKate SullivanGarden Smart

A Greener World

Joanne WeirLidia’s Kitchen

Paint ThisJoy of Painting

Chicago Tonight

Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

Arthur

Chicago Tonight

This Old HouseRick Steves EuropeIllinois Adventure

Milk StreetLidia’s Kitchen

Am. Test KitchenCook’s Country

Jamie’s UltimateFlavor of Poland

The CitiesWhitney Reynolds

Antiques RoadshowChicago Tonight

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10:00 Hunting in Wartime A documentary profiling the Tlingit veterans from Hoonah, Alaska who saw combat during the Vietnam War.11:00 Military Family Documentary: While Time Stands Still Follow the journey over six years of two wives as their husbands are deployed in Iraq.

20 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen Hearty Mediterranean at Home7:30 Cook’s Country Chicken and Cornbread8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Asparagus, Sweet Leek Carbonara, Roasted Cauliflower8:30 Flavor of Poland

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9:00 Vienna Blood Episode 1: A student of Sigmund Freud and an Austrian detective team up to solve some of the most mysterious and deadly cases in early 1900s Vienna.10:00 Modus

Season 2, Episode 1: The Swedish police must ensure the US president’s safety during her visit.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Crocker Art Museum, Hour 2

19 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Women Entrepreneurs8:00 The Vietnam War A Disrespectful Loyalty: Nixon and Kissinger find a way out for America.

9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Thailand North to South9:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Storytime with Grandma10:00 Ask This Old House

Beehive Oven, Jimmy Diresta10:30 Ask This Old House Stoop Planters, Fireplace Insert11:00 Austin City Limits Sam Smith and Anderson East

21 SATURDAY7:00 Classical Gospel Statler Brothers Farewell Concert8:00 State & Water Reina Del Cid, Part 28:30 State & Water Althea Grace, Part 2

DAYTIME SCHEDULE

BBC World News

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYDinosaur Train

Pinkalicious & Peterrific Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Daniel Tiger Clifford the Big Red Dog

Let’s Go Luna Curious George

Nature Cat Wild Kratts

Molly of Denali Joanne Weir

Lidia’s KitchenPaint This

Joy of Painting

Simply MingNew Orleans KitchenAsk This Old House

This Old House

Chicago Tonight

Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

Arthur

Chicago Tonight

Mister Rogers Daniel Tiger Pinkalicious

Molly of Denali Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna

Nature Cat Wild Kratts It’s Sew Easy

Fons and Porter

Antiques Roadshow

Masterpiece& Mysteries

Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk

Schedule subject to change. WQPT KIDS Programs.

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WQPT’S NEW SECOND CHANNELEarlier this year we learned of Worldview’s decision to cease distribution to PBS stations like WQPT. At that time we went in search of a replacement for WQPT 24.2.

Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster. Their mission is to convey a comprehensive image of Germany, report events and developments in a journalistically independent manner. Their aim is to promote understanding between cultures and peoples. 

Their flagship is the 24-hour English language TV channel which is available almost everywhere in the world.

UPDATE: We anticipate that DW will launch in March 2020. At the time of printing this document, we do not have an exact start date.

8:00 New Tricks Nine Lives: Jack suspects the death of an elderly lady who left everything to her cats to be a murder.9:00 Vienna Blood

Episode 2: Supernatural elements of a murder mystery threaten Oskar’s career and Max’s life.10:00 Modus Season 2, Episode 2: The police throw all their resources into the search for the missing US president.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Crocker Art Museum, Hour 3

26 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities 7:30 Whitney Reynolds Social Media Impact8:00 The Vietnam War The Weight of Memory: Saigon falls and the war ends. Americans & Vietnamese from all sides seek reconciliation.10:00 NOVA Cat Tales: Worshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them?11:00 Born to Explore Namibia: Land of the Cheetah

27 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen 7:30 Cook’s Country

The Perfect Cake8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Delicious Chili & Pasties8:30 Flavor of Poland Poznan & Gniezno 9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television New French Classics9:30 Lidia’s Kitchen My Italian American10:00 Ask This Old House

9:00 Austin City Limits Sam Smith and Anderson East10:00 Woodsongs Michael Jonathan and the Ohio Valley Symphony 11:00 Bluegrass Underground Devil Makes Three11:30 Backstage Pass Brother Elsey

22 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Cat Tales: Worshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them?8:00 Born to Explore Namibia: Land of the Cheetah Richard Wiese travels to Namibia for an in-depth look at the cheetah, the most endangered cat in Africa.9:00 Women Outward Bound

Follow the first group of young women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school.10:00 Beyond the Powder: Legacy of the First Women’s Cross-Country Air Race This documentary follows the female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic racers as they make their way across the country.11:00 The Restorers Living History: An exciting new series about warbird and vintage aircraft restorers and the planes they resurrect from the graves of history.

23 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Ducking and Diving8:00 Prime Suspect: Tennison on Masterpiece Episode 1: Jane Tennison isn’t on the force for long before she starts to learn the cold facts of police work.

9:30 Perfect 36: When Women Won the Vote

Follow the dramatic vote to ratify the 19th amendment, and the years of debate about women’s suffrage that preceded it.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 4, Episode 7: Robert and Thomas return from America, Bates makes a surprise trip to York, Edith prepares to go abroad.11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 4, Episode 8: The Crawley’s head to London for Rose’s presentation before the king.

24 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Granada, Cordoba, and Spain’s Costa Del Sol7:30 Smart Travels: Europe with Rudy Maxa Greek Islands8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Vienna, Austria 8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Qatar: Pearl of the Arabian Sea9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West Switzerland9:30 Illinois Adventure10:00 Finding Your Roots Italian Roots: Guests include Marisa Tomei, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Turturro.11:00 Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine A look at how Leah Chase became one of the top, multi-award-winning chefs in the nation.

25 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Crocker Art Museum, Hour 3: A Marvel Silver Age comic collection, a Moglia micromosaic plaque of Beatrice Cenci made around 1870, and 1983–99 Barack Obama letters.

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11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

Season 5, Episode 2: Rose tries to bring a wireless—and Sarah Bunting—into the house. Violet plays cupid, a charming visitor arrives, and Anna helps Mary in the most unexpected of ways.

31 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier7:30 Smart Travels: Europe with Rudy Maxa French Riviera 8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love The Southern Finger Lakes, New York8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese South Dakota: Wild Buffalo9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West

Nepal9:30 Illinois Adventure10:00 Finding Your Roots Criminal Kind: Guests include Laura Linney, Lisa Lang, and Soledad O’Brien.11:00 Dictators Playbook Kim Il Sung

10:30 This Old House Paradise, Paradise Strong11:00 Austin City Limits

Kane Brown and Colter Wall

28 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Gaither Vocal Band: Sometimes It Takes a Mountain8:00 State & Water Yvonne Greer, Part 28:30 State & Water Elizabeth Moen, Part 29:00 Austin City Limits Kane Brown and Colter Wall: Savor the best of next-generation country music with Kane Brown and Colter Wall.10:00 Woodsongs The Lee Boys and Grady Champion 11:00 Bluegrass Underground Mandy Barnett11:30 Backstage Pass Joshua Powell

29 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Mysteries of Sleep: Scientists peer more deeply into the sleeping brain and discover just how powerful sleep can be.

8:00 New York’s Seaway Lighthouses Visit 23 of the historic and unique lighthouses along New York’s Seaway Trail, telling the stories behind when and why these lighthouses were built and the people who spent their lives keeping the lights burning.9:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love The Southern Finger Lakes, New York10:00 Dictator’s Playbook Kim Il Sung: Witness Kim Il Sung’s transformation from guerrilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea.11:00 The Restorers Aircraft Recovery: Discover what it can take to recover vintage aircraft that have been abandoned by time.

30 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Nine Lives8:00 Prime Suspect: Tennison on Masterpiece

Episode 2: Tennison and Bradfield continue their work on the murder case of a young girl, but a breach of police protocol complicates matters.9:30 Georgia O’Keeffe: A Woman On Paper Explore the artist’s career with a focus on the little-known story of O’Keeffe’s time spent in Columbia, S.C. as an art instructor.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 1: Robert feels snubbed. And Thomas, unchanged, bullies Baxter into a corner.

Beyond the PowderFollow female pilots of the Air Race Classic racers as they make their way across the country, while telling the story of the first women’s cross-country air race of 1929.

SUNDAY MAR 22 | 10:00PM

PARENTSWITH MICHAEL CARTON

WQPT Director of Educational Outreach

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FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONSWhen you renew your memebership or become a member for $125 let us

say thank you with two tickets to

Frankie Valli’s upcoming concert at

the TaxSlayer Center on Friday, June 19.

For tickets, visit wqpt.org/tickets

or call 309/764-2400

When my wife and I were expecting twins, we could not wait to find out if they were going to be boys, girls, or

one of each. Early in the pregnancy, we decided to undergo some basic genetic testing to screen for possible genetic malformation. All it required was a simple blood test. In addition to identifying possible defects, the test can tell you the sex of the babies-much earlier than a traditional ultrasound. We decided to learn the sexes, and within a few weeks, we found out we were having fraternal boys.

We were suprised that this information came from one simple blood sample. Then I began to wonder what else they could tell about our boys (who were still months away from arriving). Could they find out what color eyes they’d have?

Would they both have the same hair color? Could they tell if either one would be susceptible to heart disease or diabetes as they age?

We had so many questions about our unborn baby boys, and now that they are here, we have some answers—like their eye and hair colors. Some of those other questions remain unanswered, and that’s just part of the mystery of life. I’m hoping that Ken Burns’ newest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History” will provide some insight into the future of genetic testing, and how it will undoubtedly change our lives.

Before the release in April, WQPT will be hosting a number of outreach events and screenings before and after its release. From panel discussions to a Charles Darwin Impersonator, there are numerous opportunities for you to learn more about genetics.

For details about these events, and the film, visit our website at wqpt.org.

Registrations opens Monday, March 2

Register online at wqpt.org/imagine Tickets are FREE. Registration is required to attend morning or afternoon sessions.Register early. Tickets sell out quickly.

Saturday, March 14 WQPT’s Imagination Station builds on the learning success created by PBS KIDS programs. Enjoy educational activities, demonstrations and skill building in literacy, science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and resiliency.

Interact with PBS KIDS CharactersMeet Clifford, Arthur, Curious George,

Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kitty and many other PBS KIDS favorites.

Awesome Activity StationsInteractive skill stations featuring your favorite PBS KIDS characters. Explore awesome learning topics like engineering, math, the arts, and resiliency.

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Held on the campus of Western Illinois University, Quad Cities

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THANK YOUASPIRE HIGHER LEADERSHIP DONORSWQPT thanks the following for their generous donations to the Aspire Higher campaign. Their support, along with yours ensure quality television and educational outreach services for the entire region. Learn more at wqpt.org/aspire or call us today.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2020 EVENT SPONSORS & DONORS

In January WQPT held its annual gala. The event featured special guest BaBette Davidson President & CEO of The Programming Service for Public Television, and entertainment by Jonathan Turner and Larry Adams. Guests enjoyed a culinary dinner and bidding on a variety of auction items. Proceeds benefit WQPT’s Educational Outreach and programming.

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