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3 Steps To Incredible Health
3 STEPS TO INCREDIBLE HEALTH! WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, M.D. directly addresses the crisis of obesity and chronic disease plaguing America. Dr. Fuhrman’s revolutionary health plan is not about will power, but instead offers knowledge and a healthy, effective, and scientifically proven plan for shedding weight quickly and reclaiming the vitality and good health we all deserve.
60′s Pop, Rock & Soul
Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and Davy Jones of The Monkees host this concert spectacular featuring hits and favorites of the AM radio era. Classic songs from the decade of peace, love, and profound social change are sung by performers who represent a period of time that resonates through the generations.
Ageless Skin Secrets from Dr. Denese
Anti-aging expert Dr. Adrienne Denese draws on recent medical breakthroughs, the development of new treatments and ingredients, and her own experience helping thousands of patients reverse the signs of aging to bring her skin care secrets to every woman.
Alfie Boe Live
Alfie shares with the audience a selection of uniquely inspired renditions from some of the best-loved musicals– with Alfie performing his own emotive interpretation of Bring Him Home accompanied by Claude Michel Schonberg, one of the original writers of the score.
Alone in the Wilderness Part 2
Dick Proenneke’s account of his 30 year adventure in the remote Alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to “Alone in the Wilderness”. Watch through his eyes, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning Alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit from his brother Ray (Jake).
Amen Solution Thinner, smarter
Based on his brain imaging work, Dr Daniel Amen gives you 10 simple steps to help you lose weight, boost your memory and improve your mood.
Barbara Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard
Barbra Streisand performs at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City. Included: “Here’s to Life”; “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning”; “Gentle Rain”; “Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most”; “If You Go Away”; “Where Do You Start.”
Blood Sugar Solution
In THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION, Dr. Mark Hyman reveals that the secret solution to losing weight and preventing not just diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer is balanced insulin levels. Dr. Hyman describes the seven keys to achieving wellness-nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism, and a calm mind-and explains his revolutionary six-week healthy-living program.
British Beat
Features a mix of rare archival full-length performance films and new live performances recorded throughout the UK at legendary clubs and hot spots.
Celtic Thunder: Voyage
VOYAGE depicts the journey of musical development that eachsoloist has undertaken since the beginning of Celtic Thunder four yearsago. It is also the first Celtic Thunder show where all of the artistsplay different instruments.
Chris Isaak: Beyond the Sun
Isaak magically recaptures the transformative brilliance of the classic sides cut by greats such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis~all of them discovered by Sam Phillips~ at Sun with Phillips during the mid-’50s, while also getting down to the nitty-gritty of his own deeply rooted musical identity.
Downton Abbey: Behind the Drama
Downton Abbey is THE hit drama series of the moment. It is the highest rating drama on British television for a decade. The fantastic scripts, great characters played by great actors and fabulous locations have made it event television. Following on from the second series and ahead of the Downton Abbey two hour episode on Christmas Day, its cast and creators will tell the story of the show from the inside.
Dr. Wayne Dyer: Wishes Fulfilled
Viewers will learn how to use Imagination, Living from the End, Assuming the Feeling of the Wish Fulfilled, Attention, and the Last 5 Minutes of Each Day to create new and astonishing thought patterns, while defeating unproductive and recurring habits.
Ed Slott’s Retirement Resue
Slott is a real tax wizard, and has managed to decipher the code that lawmakers have thrown at us, where “to simplify” really means “to complicate.” He spells out in fairly understandable terms the repercussions of IRA rollovers, Required Minimum Distributions, insurance, “Stretch IRAs,” the “Death Tax,” and other oh-so-boring yet absolutely essential information that can keep us legally one step ahead of the taxman.
Gospel Music of the Statlers
Hosted by Bill Gaither, The Gospel Music Of The Statler Brothers Volumes One and Two highlight the Statler Brothers’ best-loved gospel performances woven around a truly inspiring interview that takes you deep into the hearts of these four legendary performers. The Statler Brothers share stories, reflections and lots of laughs together while offering an unprecedented glimpse into what gospel music meant to them not only professionally, but personally.
Healthy Hormones: Brain/Body Fitness
Exercises and lifestyle tips designed to increase hormone balance, promote weight loss, and well being. Featuring fitness expert Teresa Tapp, and New York Times best-selling author Mary Shoman, the program boasts a rich premium lineup, and is packed with viewer appeal.
Horses of the West: America’s Love Story
From the power of racing thoroughbreds, to a gentle nudge from a therapy horse, to the open runs of wild horses on the range, to the muscle and skill of working ranch horses, this program takes viewers on an emotional journey on horseback through the American West. It celebrates the remarkable relationship of horses and the humans who love them. Narrated by actress Ali MacGraw, the film offers a broad overview of the many different roles of horses in the American West.
How to Live Forever
Il Volo: Takes Flight
Il Volo Takes Flight – Live From the Detroit Opera House was filmed last year while the group was on their first North American concert tour and captures the genuine excitement of their live performance along with the stunning crowd reaction the group has received in every city they have performed.
Joel Harper’s Self Defense
This show can save your life. NYC celebrity trainer Joel Harper and muscle fitness specialist Donovan Green will walk you through 6 different ways you could be attacked and show you step by step how you can defend yourself and safely get out of each situation in a very clear and simple way.
June 8 Topeka Tornado
Hear the reactions – then and now – from those who were there including Bill Kurtis, national television journalist who was the local Topeka TV news anchor warning the public that night, “For God’s sake, take cover!”
Kathy Smith: Ageless Energy
Kathy Smith Ageless Energy addresses and provides solutions to the “personal energy crisis” of viewers specifically in the 50+ demographic. Kathy will redefine the concept of “fitness” for women and men viewers, in both inspirational and practical terms.
Ken Burns: The Civil War
The Civil War is composed of archival photographs, period paintings, newsreel footage of Civil War veterans, live cinematography of battle sites, interviews with eminent historians, and readings from diaries, letters, speeches and newspapers of the era. Narrated by award-winning historian David McCullough. The film features the voices of Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Jeremy Irons, Morgan Freeman, Paul Roebling, Garrison Keillor, Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur Miller and Studs Terkel.
Les Miserables 25th Anniv. Concert
In October 2010 the legendary musical “LES MISÉRABLES” celebrated its 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, the show’s producer Cameron Mackintosh staged an extraordinary one-off concert at the O2 Arena in London.
Love Never Dies
The year is 1907. The Phantom has escaped to New York. He has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love – Christine Daa‚. Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Christine is struggling in an ailing marriage to Raoul. In a final bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband, and their young son Gustave from Manhattan, to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island… not knowing what is in store for them.
Money $marts w/Jon Pond
Making smart money decisions. The program title, Money Smarts, is intentionally a double entendre. For many of your members, money does “smart,” in the same way a sharp pain smarts. The purpose of the program is to help members supplant those smarts by making smarter (shrewder) money decisions.
Moyers on America
Over the years millions of Americans have invited Bill Moyers into their homes. His television programs—covering topics ranging from American history, politics, and religion to the role of media and the world of ideas—have made him one of America’s most recognized and honored journalists.
Nature #2705 (Hummingbirds in the Air)
These tiny marvels dazzle and delight bird watchers all over the world, and NATURE reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before.
Oscar Hammerstein II
Hosted by Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Morrison (“Glee”) — who starred in the 2008 Tony-winning revival of South Pacific as Lieutenant Cable — the film is a celebration of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century, the man who worked in the theater for over 40 years, writing the lyrics for over a thousand songs and the libretti for dozens of operettas and musicals performed on Broadway, in London and in Hollywood films.
Over Hawaii
The unique wonders of Hawai‘i are explored in this illuminating, off-the-beaten-path tour of Hawai‘i’s six major Hawaiian islands: Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.
Pa’s Fiddle
Pa’s Fiddle is an intimate evening of music and songs selected from the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House on the Prairie books. The music is performed by Randy Travis, Rodney Atkins, Ronnie Milsap, Committed, Natalie Grant, Ashton Shepherd, and The Roys — accompanied by an all-star Nashville band led by Grammy-Winner Randy Scruggs. Historic background on the music is provided by Dr. Dale Cockrell.
Quest: Beyond the Stars
This special production, recorded live in London in January 2012, was made in collaboration with NASA and the British Museum of Science. Stunning images from NASA serve as a backdrop to classical pieces and songs inspired by the cosmos. With 15 songs including 3 not in broadcast plus a trailer for the show.
Rick Steves Hidden Europe
This TV special highlighting a dozen of Rick’s favorite discoveries is an adventure sure to stoke your travel dreams. In this select and intriguing collection of European gems, you venture with Rick from a fairytale Danish isle to a forgotten Tuscan hill town to a proud Basque capital. From the Slovenian Alps to a Bohemian dream town to your own hidden Greek port, this is your chance to enjoy the glories of offbeat Europe Through the Back Door.
Stop Back Pain w/Dr. Vijay
Dr. Vad lays out concrete strategies for dealing with the most common pain problems. He then addresses the possible risks and rewards of various treatments for other types of chronic pain. His analysis of conventional and complementary options—including everything from prescription medications and surgical intervention to physical therapy, acupuncture, and breathing exercises—will open your eyes to the many ways you can take back control of your life.
Straight No Chaser-Songs of the Decade
Back by popular demand … Join us for another round with a cappella phenomenon Straight No Chaser! If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses, think again. As original member Randy Stine comments, “We take the music very seriously; we just don’t take ourselves too seriously.” In the process, Straight No Chaser is reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.
Suze Orman’s Money Class
Based on her upcoming new book, SUZE ORMAN’S MONEY CLASS reveals Suze’s expert take on what actions people need to take in light of the new economy. After the upheavals of the economic downturn, Suze believes it’s critical to rethink many of the traditional strategies we’ve been using to achieve our financial goals.
Tackling Diabetes with Dr. Neal Barnard
Nutrition researcher, Neal Barnard, MD reveals groundbreaking research and scientifically-proven results to turning back the clock on diabetes. Through Dr. Barnard’s low-fat vegan diet, diabetics and non-diabetics alike will experience medical results including weight loss, blood glucose control, reduced heart disease risk, and in many cases, prevent the need for some medications.
Timeless Tractors
A look at the history of the tractor through the events that have shaped the evolution of farming, an exploration of how tractors have changed over the years,and a comparison of the modern big and expensive machinery with that of the past.
Trial and Heirs
Nationally-known legacy expert attorneys and husband and wife duo, Danielle and Andy Mayoras, combine combative celebrity estate cases and famous courtroom clashes with common sense advice to help viewers avoid their own costly inheritance catastrophes.
Use Your Brain: Change Your Age
A healthy brain is the key to staying vibrant and alive for a long time, and in Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, bestselling author and brain expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen shares ten simple steps to boost your brain to help you live longer, look younger, and dramatically decrease your risk for Alzheimers disease.
Victor Borge: Comedy in Music
This Victor Borge television special features recently re-discovered funniest and most memorable skits – a truly unparalleled collection not to be missed. Rare archival footage from the Andy Williams Show and Perry Como Show and a classic hilarious performance from Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugural celebration from the White House.
Washington Week
Gwen Ifill hosts PBS’ longest-running public affairs series features Washington’s top journalists analyzing the week’s top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Testimonials
Thank you for showing Australian Rules Football....fun game to watch! I had seen it briefly some years back on Fox Sports and ESPN. Monday evenings is a good time for me. Please keep showing the games! 
Mark Dillman, Topeka
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