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| springfield pbs | CARDIA
The latest in heart-health information is explored and discussed. Hosted by Mark McDonald and Prairie Heart Institute cardiologist Dr. Gregory Mishkel.
Last Friday of the month @ 8pm/30min; Sundays @ 5 & 10pm/30min | | ILLINOIS STORIES
Mark McDonald hosts this Emmy award-winning program exploring the people, places, issues and events in western Illinois.
Weekdays @ 6:30pm; Thursdays @ 7 & 7:30pm; Sundays @ 4 & 4:30pm/30min
inLIFE
Hosted by Becky Cramblit, this lifestyle program features segments on the home, garden, family, arts and more.
Second Friday of the month @ 8pm; Sundays @ 5 & 10pm/30min
SMART PATIENT
Explores everyday health issues that affect you and your family. Hosted by Dawn Hunter.
First Friday of the month @ 8pm; Sundays @ 5 & 10pm/30 min
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READING RAINBOW
Levar Burton hosts this critically-acclaimed award-winning PBS series that turns children on to books and reading. The series targets 4-8 year olds, and is based on research that identifies these early years as the optimum time for children to learn to read, and to adopt positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.
Airs Monday-Friday @ 2pm (30 min) IT'S A BIG BIG WORLD
An innovative preschool series venturing deep into the rainforest, high atop the world, to the tallest tree - the World Tree - home to a diverse group of animals and the program's metaphor for the world as a whole. The series introduces children to different kinds of animals, geography and science.
Saturdays @ 9:30am
WSEC-TV/PBS Springfield wouldn't be the same without you.
Support your local public television station and together we can make a difference in our community. | | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
"FDR: The Center of the World/Fear Itself"
Explores Roosevelt's family background and education, looking for clues to the coddled rich child's ascent to political success. Also tells the story of FDR's courtship of his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their troubled marriage. The second part begins with Roosevelts' bout with polio and follows his relentless struggle to rehabilitate his body and political career.
Part 1 airs Mon., May 12 @ 8pm (2hrs.) Part 2 airs Mon., May 19 @ 8pm (2hrs.) NOVA
"A Walk to Beautiful"
A story of hope and survival in contemporary Ethiopia. Tells the story of three women suffereing from devastating childbirth injuries. NOVA follows each of them on their journey to a special hospital in Addis Ababa where they find solace for the first time in years, and stays with them as their lives begin to change.
Tues., May 13 @ 7pm DEPRESSION: OUT OF THE SHADOWS
This documentary profiles the dramatic stories of people who live with various forms of depression. Also, explores the causes and treatments for clinical depression.
Wed., May 21 @ 8pm (2hrs) NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (2008)
Live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. The perrenial favorite features a blend of patriotic musical performances,
documentary
footage and dramatic readings that honor our country's servicemen and women. Hosts are Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise.
Sun., May 25 @ 7pm (90 min.) AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
"Truman"
He was a farmer, a businessman gone bankrupt, an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held the highest office, Harry Truman was the least prepared. But he would prove to be a surprise.
Sun., May 25 @ 8:30pm (2hrs. 30 min.) 2 part series. Part 2 airs Mon., May 26 @ 8pm
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