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February 23, 2007

KCPT's Spring Membership Drive Features a Variety of Programs

Includes World Premiere of New Border War Documentary


(KANSAS CITY) — A cornucopia of programming that has earned public television a reputation for quality and value to viewers will be featured as KCPT presents the Spring Membership Drive March 1st through 18th. From spectacular musical performances to health and financial advice from professionals, "how-to" programs and the world premiere of a new, locally produced historical documentary, KCPT will broadcast programs that enrich the viewing experience as well as inform and entertain.

"KCPT always offers the best television experience, but we are very excited by the extraordinary shows we will broadcast during the Spring Membership Drive," said Bonnie Rabicoff, Vice President of Development and Community Partnerships at KCPT. "History, how-to, music, drama and humor; its all on KCPT in March!"

Tune in throughout the month for these exciting programs airing on KCPT: 

Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss

Thursday, March 1 at 1 p.m.

Ultrametabolism is an easy-to-follow six-week plan to help you lose weight based on your own unique genetic needs. Since each of our bodies is different and may require more or less of certain nutrients to awaken our fat burning DNA, Dr. Hyman shows you exactly how to customize the program for your own particular needs.

My Music: Country Pop Legends

Thursday, March 1 at 10:30 p.m.

Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell and My Music bring back the most memorable songs to crossover the country and pop charts from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The program features new live performances, and classic clips from Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and more.

Rich Dad's Guide to Wealth

Friday, March 2 at 12:30 a.m.

Investor, educator and author Robert Kiyosaki has changed millions of lives all over the world. His book, Rich Dad Poor Dad has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than five years! The gap between the haves and have-nots is growing. Social Security and Medicare are in a financial mess. Just affording to live is getting expensive. So how does a person get ahead financially? The answer is raising your financial IQ and having your money work for you--and Robert Kiyosaki knows how to teach that! In this special viewers will: Learn to be an active investor not a passive investor: find out why stocks, bonds, mutual funds and savings are the riskiest investments; and learn to win the game of money.          

Bill Moyers on America: Is God Green?

Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m.

A new holy war is growing within the evangelical community, with stakes for the earth and American politics. For over a decade liberal Christians have made the environment a moral commitment. The program explores how a serious split among conservative evangelicals over the environment and global warming could reshape American politics.

The Art of Quilting (New to KCPT!)

Saturday, March 3 at 8 a.m.

In this new program, explore the diverse techniques and artistry reflected in contemporary American art quilts through artistic exhibitions and quilt artists at work in their studios. Discover how the boundaries of traditional American quilt making have expanded to an art form that now adorns the walls of exhibit halls and art galleries worldwide. The Art of Quilting honors the artistry and diverse techniques of America's contemporary art quilters by visiting art quilt exhibitions across the country and through personal interviews with nationally and internationally noted fabric artists.

America's Home Cooking: One Skillet (New to KCPT!)

Saturday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m.

In this new special, Chris Fennimore and Nancy Polinsky prepare easy, delicious and satisfying one-skillet meals with talented home cooks. This program features a collection of cherished family recipes passed down from generation to generation. Whether slow-simmered or quickly sauteed, these hearty soups, stews and cheesy casseroles move from the stove to the table in one pan. The "no-fuss" recipes include: steak pizzaiola, skillet Reubens, spaghetti with clams and apple skillet cobbler.

Suze Orman: Women and Money (New to KCPT!)

Saturday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 7 at 1 p.m.

In her new special, Suze Orman: Women & Money, Suze will share her surprising insights into the complicated, often dysfunctional relationship women have with their money. In the special, Suze also equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from making more out of the money they have. But what's at stake is far bigger than money itself - it's about expanding every woman's sense of who she is and what she deserves. Suze will zero in on specific financial issues facing women in every life stage, from buying a home to negotiating a competitive salary, to financing a child's college tuition, to saving for and enjoying retirement.

Brenda Watson's Fiber 35

Saturday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 8 at 12 a.m.

Brenda Watson, N.D., best-selling author and founder of five natural health clinics, shows you how to lose weight and maintain a healthy body weight for life. Unlike many popular low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets that encourage dieters to adopt unhealthy eating habits, The Fiber35 Diet is a safe and effective lifetime eating program that uses the power of fiber to lose weight, prevent disease and extend life expectancy. Scientific research has proven that reducing the amount of calories we eat is the only way to lose weight and stay fit for life, and fiber can help us do both of those things.

Broadway's Best at Pops

Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Broadway's Best at Pops takes viewers back to the most memorable moments from the past 35 years of Evening at Pops. Featuring the renowned conductors of the Boston Pops -- Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart -- the program celebrates the Pops collaborations with all-star performers from Broadway, including Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Sammy Davis Jr., Bonnie and John Raitt, Bernadette Peters, Ben Vereen, Carol Channing, Gregory Hines, Barbara Cook, Audra McDonald and many more.

Rockabilly Legends: Before Rock and Roll, They Called it Rockabilly

Saturday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

Rockabilly Legends: Before Rock and Roll, They Called it Rockabilly takes you on a journey from the Depression-Era cotton fields of Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas, into the southern juke joints, honky-tonks, recording studios and rural churches, and onto the world's stage. The compelling story is told by the legends themselves - the pioneers of Rockabilly and Rock 'n' Roll: Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Gene Vincent, Johnny Horton, Bob Luman, Charlie Rich and more.

Great Performances: Jerry Lee Lewis -- "Last Man Standing"

Saturday, March 3 at 10 p.m.

Best remembered for his frenetic keyboard pounding and for kicking away his piano bench in the middle of a song, rock 'n' roll piano sensation Jerry Lee Lewis revolutionized the music of the late-1950s and 1960s. Great Performances brings down the house with an exhilarating new concert performance featuring the "Killer" performing his hits and special duet performances with Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Wood, Tom Jones, Chris Isaak, Don Henley, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Merle Haggard and Kid Rock.

Back Care Basics: More Yoga for the Rest of Us

Sunday, March 4 at 12 p.m.

Just as Peggy Cappy has modified yoga poses in her earlier videos Yoga for the Rest of Us and More Yoga for the Rest of Us to make yoga accessible to every body, Peggy now turns her attention to stretches and exercises that are most beneficial to back care. Strong, healthy back muscles provide support for your spine and result in more energy and vitality in everything you do. Peggy shows you the right exercises and yoga poses to protect your back and improve your posture. These simple but powerful exercises stretch and strengthen back muscles and can alleviate back pain caused by muscular tension. And, with regular practice, they can keep back pain from returning.

Dr. Christiane Northrup: Menopause and Beyond New Wisdom for Women

Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m.

Dr. Christiane Northrup, a leading pioneer in mind/body health, and one of the most sought-after women's health visionaries in the country, returns to PBS with a new special based on the material that is her signature area of expertise - menopause. In Menopause and Beyond - New Wisdom for Women, Dr. Northrup presents her latest thinking and the most up-to-date information on four areas of health and wellness that are uppermost in the minds of women 40+: nutrition and exercise, hormone therapy, heart health, and sexuality.

You on a Diet with Dr. Michael Roizen

Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m.  and Tuesday, March 6 at 10:30 p.m.

You on a Diet with Dr. Michael Roizen provides an easy plan of action to re-program your body to fight against fat and control weight and waist gain. By understanding how your body's fat-storing and fat-burning systems work, you're going to learn how to crack the code on true and lifelong weight and waist management. There are three organ systems important to controlling your waist and weight size: your nervous system, your digestive system and your muscular system; and all interact biologically. Dr. Roizen provides easy to use action steps that will guide you on how to use each system to control weight and waist gain.

Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert

Sunday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his death, Elvis: The 25th Anniversary Concert was staged at the Pyramid Arena in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Through the magic of modern technology, Elvis is reunited with his original TCB band, his back-up singers and musical director for a unique concert special, featuring Elvis from Hawaii in one of the biggest satellite concerts ever, and his supporting musicians and singers live on stage together in Memphis. This one-of-a-kind sold-out concert event has stirred audiences around the world and ignited a passion for the King in a whole new generation of music lovers.

Bad Blood: The Border War That Triggered the Civil War

World Premier Sunday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

This KCPT-produced documentary explores the years leading up to the Civil War, a bloody conflict between Missourian slaveholders and Kansan abolitionists focused the nation's eyes on the Missouri-Kansas border, where history was unfolding on the Midwestern plains. Bad Blood: The Border War That Triggered the Civil War is the story of this epic time in our nation's history. This history will be told through the lives of slave owners, free-staters, border ruffians, and politicians who helped to shape America's future. Co-produced by KCPT and Wide Awake Films, Bad Blood is a 90-minute documentary that presents the complex morality, differing values, and life-and-death decisions that defined the people who lived during the turbulent years from 1853 through 1861. . For more information, including a preview of the program, visit http://www.kcpt.org/badblood/.

Celtic Woman: A New Journey

Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m.

Following on the massive success of last year's PBS special, Celtic Woman, a new special has been recorded at the historic Slane Castle. The wonderfully talented original members were joined by a sixth Celtic Woman, the New Zealand born International recording star Hayley Westenra.

My Music: Movie Songs

Monday, March 5 at 9 p.m.

My Music brings back the biggest and most memorable movie songs, complete with new performances and classic full-length archival clips of the performers and key movie scenes. The silver-screen legends of yesteryear - Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews and more are together side-by-side with key scenes from their films that made their songs famous, and with new performances from many of the original musical stars of the silver screen.

New Generation of One Stroke Paintingwith Donna Dewberry

Tuesday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

Donna Dewberry again revoutionizes the world of decorative painting in "New Generation of One Stroke Paintingwith Donna Dewberry." In her latest special, Donna introduces a fresh, bold look with vivid new colors and motifs. Without straying from her signature style, she expands her basic "One Stroke" techniques to incorporate the latest fashion and home decor painting projects. Using one simple brush, Donna paints dark, rich canvas backgrounds; trendy clothing embellished with jewels, glitter and textures; airy watercolor effects and inspiring landscapes. Her easy-to-master strokes help beginners achieve a smoother, more blended painted style.

My Music: The British Beat

Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 9 at 1 p.m.

My Music travels on location to London and around the UK to the place where the British Beat was born. This all-new My Music special brings together the first ever comprehensive 4-CD box set of all original British Invasion hits, by the original British Invasion legends that define the British Rock Era of the 1960's. The TV special features a mix of rare archival full-length performance films mixed with new live performances recorded throughout the UK. This special will feature introductions and performances from various legendary clubs and hot performance spots that inspired the Mersey Beat.

Heavenly Voices

Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m.

Ten centuries of music unfold in this exploration of the great traditions of church music-from the purity of Gregorian chants to the great hymns of Isaac Watts to the beat of contemporary rock and roll.  Told from a historical perspective, this special illustrates how each new development in the Christian church was reflected in the way music was used in worship.  Filmed at locations throughout Britain, including ruined abbeys, grand cathedrals, and charming gardens, the program includes period recreations and musical performances.

Gregorian Live

Thursday, March 8 at 9 p.m.

The choir Gregorian Masters of Chant interprets modern pop songs in the style of the chants in a performance filmed live at the magnificent gothic Kreuzenstein Castle in Austria. Dressed in the robes of medieval monks and backed by a 29-piece orchestra, the choir's haunting vocalizations against the dark and mystical castle backdrop bring an ages old sound into the modern musical landscape. Dramatic lighting and atmospheric dry ice, fire and mirrors combine with this ethereal sound to elevate a musical experiment from a curious concept to an incomparable artistic experience. The choir performs Dire Straits' "Brothers in Arms," Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven," Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Scarborough Fair," Elton John's "Sacrifice," Neil Diamond's "Be," Robbie Williams' "Angels" and "Close My Eyes Forever," originally performed by Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford. Guest vocalist Violet, sister of Sarah Brightman, joins the choir for "Moment of Peace" and David Bowie's "Heroes."

More Great Programs Coming Soon This March!

Visit www.Kcpt.org for dates and times of these other great programs coming this March:

Good to Great

What practices do the Dallas Police Department employ to make its city safer? Could these same principles be responsible for Southwest Airlines outperforming its competitors Delta, American and United? Is curbing the high-school dropout rate in Arizona connected to Starbucks' gamble in China - the land of a billion tea lovers? Based on the bestselling book by Jim Collins, Good to Great investigates keys to the enduring success of six business and social-sector organizations. Out of these stories emerges the answer to Collins' five-year quest to uncover "What makes good... great?" Hosted by KCPT's CEO, Victor Hogstrom, along with Ms. Pam Berneking, President of M & I Bank and Carolyn Watley, CEO of Cbiz.

More Love and Logic with Jim and Charles Fay: How to Raise Kids Who Make Responsible Decisions When No One's Watching

Learn the secrets of raising children who will make responsible decisions when no one else is watching. Father and son parenting gurus, Jim Fay and Dr. Charles Fay, speak about the benefits of raising children the "Love and Logic" way. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn why Jim Fay and Dr. Charles Fay are among the most requested speakers in the areas of parenting and teaching.

Mr. Stinky Feet's Road Trip Live

Join kid-rocker Jim Cosgrove or as the kids know him, Mr. Stinky Feet, for a rollicking musical road trip. During this premiere broadcast, Mr. Stinky Feet will be live in the studio with tickets to his upcoming concert only available to KCPT members.  Enjoy his band The Hiccups as they dance and sing, all in good humor, with the entire family.  Bop Bop the dinosaur will be here, and you can sing along with "Put Down the Binky."  Hosted by Mr. Stinky Feet and Kristi Veitch.

Best of Masterpiece Theatre

"The Best of Masterpiece Theatre," is hosted by Derek Jacobi ("I, Claudius") with appearances by such stars as Helen Mirren ("Prime Suspect"), Hugh Laurie ("Jeeves and Wooster"), Alex Kingston ("Moll Flanders"), Robson Green ("Reckless"), and many others, who share their favorite moments from the beloved PBS British drama series. A clips show in three acts, "The Best of Masterpiece Theatre" counts down the top 12 favorite series titles from the past 35 years, based on results from a nationwide survey of Masterpiece Theatre viewers.

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