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New children’s math series ‘Peg + Cat’ premieres Oct. 7 on WCNY

Published - September 30, 2013

WCNY will air a new animated preschool series that follows Peg and her sidekick, Cat, as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills. “Peg + Cat” airs weekdays at 9 a.m. on WCNY. In each episode, Peg and Cat encounter an unexpected challenge that requires them to use math and problem-solving skills in order to save the day. Their adventures take viewers from a farm to a distant planet, from a pirate island to a prehistoric valley, from Romeo and Juliet’s Verona to Cleopatra’s Egypt to New York’s Radio City Music Hall. While teaching specific math

‘Great American Comfort Food Marathon’ airs Saturday and Sunday on Create

Published - September 27, 2013

Learn how to make favorite comfort food dishes with America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country host Chris Kimball. Dishes include fried chicken, crab cakes, bread pudding and more from New Orleans. Airs Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on Create. Where to watch

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‘Austin City Limits: Jack White’ airs Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. on Plus

Published - September 27, 2013

After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Airs Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. on WCNY. Watch a preview

Fiddler on the Roof airs Saturday at 9 p.m. on WCNY

Published - September 25, 2013

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish peasant, Tevya, must contend with marrying off his three daughters while antisemitic sentiment threatens his home. His headstrong daughters decide that they want to marry for love rather than accept whatever Yente the matchmaker comes up with.

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‘Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop’ airs Saturday on WCNY

Published - September 24, 2013

Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop follows the lives and artistic paths of celebrated artists such as Turner, Monet and Renoir. Dunlop journeys to the locations these artists visited and learns how they transformed that vision into a familiar painting, such as Monet’s water lily garden in Giverny, Van Gogh’s asylum in Provence and the Hudson River Painters’ Kaaterskill Falls in New York. In each episode, Dunlop takes viewers to a beautiful place that inspired a famous artist and sets the artists in their historical context, discussing who, when, where, how and why they painted. Dunlop then sets his easel in

POV: Best Kept Secret airs tonight at 9 p.m.

Published - September 23, 2013

POV: Best Kept Secret features Newark, N.J.’s JFK High School and how the school’s teachers help autistic students thrive. Airs tonight at 9 p.m. on WCNY. Watch a preview and learn more

‘Genealogy Roadshow’ on WCNY

Published - September 23, 2013

This new series combines history and science to uncover the fascinating stories of diverse Americans. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. The first season features participants from Nashville, Austin, Detroit and San Francisco, who explore unverified genealogical claims.

‘Wheatless Weekend Marathon’ airs Saturday and Sunday on Create

Published - September 20, 2013

Millions of people around the world are becoming intolerant to gluten. Join Martha Stewart, Mary Ann Esposito and the Jazzy Vegetarian, Laura Theodore to learn how to make new gluten- free dishes. Airs Saturday (Sept. 21) from 6 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday (Sept. 22) from noon to 6 p.m. on Create. Where to watch

‘As Time Goes By’ to air Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY

Published - September 17, 2013

This British series is about former lovers who reunite by chance after a 38-year separation. The program chronicles their awkward courtship and eventual marriage.

Susan Arbetter delivers Constitution Day remarks at Syracuse University

Published - September 17, 2013

In honor of National Constitution Day, Susan Arbetter, host of The Capitol Pressroom radio show and public affairs television Insight, spoke on the topic of “New York’s Constitution, Sometimes It’s Just a Suggestion,” at Syracuse University Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. .

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‘Nova: Why Ships Sink’ airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. on WCNY

Published - September 13, 2013

Twenty million passengers embark on cruises each year, vacationing in deluxe “floating cities” that offer everything from swimming pools to shopping malls to ice skating rinks. And the ships just keep getting bigger. The average cruise ship has doubled in size in just the last ten years. Some engineers fear that these towering behemoths are dangerously unstable, and the recent tragedy of the Costa Concordia has raised new questions about their safety. Now, Nova brings together marine engineering and safety experts to reconstruct the events that led up to famous cruise disasters, including the ill-fated Concordia, the Sea Diamond and the

’60s Girl Grooves’ airs Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. on WCNY

Published - September 13, 2013

Join host Mary Wilson of the Supremes as she celebrates the greatest girl groups and solo singers of the 1960s, including archival performances from The Supremes, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Petula Clark, Martha & the Vandellas, Jackie DeShannon and many other favorites. Purchase the show’s CD Purchase the show’s DVD Performances include: “My Boyfriend’s Back” – The Angels “Heatwave” – Martha & The Vandellas “The Leader Of The Pack” – The Shangri-Las “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” – The Shirelles “Da Doo Ron Ron” – The Crystals “I Will Follow Him” – Little Peggy March “I Hear A Symphony”

‘Last Tango in Halifax’ and Masterpiece Mystery! ‘Foyles War’ air Sept. 15 on WCNY

Published - September 12, 2013

‘Last Tango in Halifax’ airs Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. on WCNY Celia and Alan are enjoying their new life together, but Gillian and Caroline are having problems. Masterpiece Mystery! Foyles War, Series VII: ‘The Eternity Ring’ airs Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. on WCNY It’s 1946, and in the brewing Cold War climate of post-war Britain, detective chief superintendent Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) and his loyal friend Sam (Honeysuckle Weeks) find themselves adjusting to a new era of secrets, intelligence and security as the Iron Curtain descends and MI5 comes knocking.

Glacier Park Remembered airs Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. on Plus

Published - September 12, 2013

Producer Craig Worth and The History Museum in Montana explore Glacier National Park and the people who vacationed there a century ago. The program features restored old film, museum pictures and historical memorabilia. See how eastern city slickers were lured to north central Montana by a glitzy promotional campaign promoted by the Great Northern Railroad. Historical interviews with park rangers, Native Americans, historians and descendants of park concessionaires explain the Glacier Park adventure. Airs Sunday at 7 p.m. on Plus. Where to watch

Rock, Pop and Doo Wop airs Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.

Published - September 12, 2013

Rock and pop legends Jon “Bowzer” Bauman and Ronnie Spector bring back the best songs from the late 50s and early 60s rock, pop and doo-wop era. Airs Saturday at 8 p.m. on WCNY. Look for Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Saturday at 3 and 10 p.m. on WCNY. Where to watch

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