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House of Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Let’s Get Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

“I Want Answers” with Jeff Gaffen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Corner with Charlotte Richert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Behind the Scenes with Megan McCormick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sam’s Perspectives with Sam Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tech Talk with Jim Mertins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Public Trust with Royal Aills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RSUTV 35.1 February Prime Time Calender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RSUTV 35.2 February Prime Time Calender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Production Notes with Dale A. McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connection Corner with Jennifer Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUEWINTER 2014

Published by Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore,OK 74017. Produced by the Office of Public Relations.

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House of Cards

Premiering on Tuesday February 4 at 9 PM, House ofCards is a delicious tale of greed, corruption andburning ambition. At its center is a blackhearted villainwith a smiling face, who shares his sardonic humorand innermost thoughts with the viewers. This BBCproduction is the original award winning series uponwhich the Netflix series starring Kevin Spacey is based.

Prime Minister Henry Collingridge doesn’t know it yet, but he has just made thebiggest mistake of his life. During the recent battle for the leadership of the Party,Collingridge encouraged the Party’s loyal and trusted Chief Whip, FrancisUrquhart, to expect a ministerial post in his new Cabinet in return for his support.But political promises are notoriously fickle and this one was no exception.

Urquhart, already contemptuous of Collingridge, is furious. And he is a verydangerous man to cross. He receives the news with smiling urbanity, butunderneath he is already plotting his revenge. Collingridge must go. He isalready in deep trouble. A humiliating performance at the recent GeneralElection, coupled with the need for scapegoats, means he has virtually nosupport left in the Party. And for Urquhart, trusted Chief Whip with his hands onevery grubby little secret in politics, the rest is almost too easy.

By now, Urquhart has his sights set on the top job for himself, though no oneguesses apart from his ambitious wife Elizabeth (a modern Lady Macbeth). Sheis even prepared to overlook his affair with innocent young journalist MattieStorin if it will help them move into Number 10. Mattie is a useful tool as well asa beautiful mistress. Through her, Urquhart can leak any information to the pressthat he pleases. With venomous charm, he invites viewers in on the plot todestroy each of his political rivals. And he does it with the same deadly easewith which he shoots grouse on his ancestral estate. One by one his opponentstumble, until at last there is just one wild card left in the pack:

Michael Dobbs, who wrote the original story, spent many years in top Britishpolitical circles, including a stint as a former aide to Margaret Thatcher.

➥ Ian Richardson, star of “House of Cards”.

Let’s Get Active!

Physical inactivity is more prevalent with each generation.

As today’s Americans fail to reach the recommended levels of physical activity

they continue to pay the consequences with their health and with their

checkbooks. If you are inactive, you can improve your health and well-being by

becoming even moderately active on a regular basis. Even more, physical activity

doesn’t have to be strenuous to achieve health benefits

Physical activity...

- Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints

- Promotes psychological well-being

Physical Activity reduces the risk of…

- Dying prematurely

- Dying from heart disease

- Developing diabetes

- Developing high blood pressure, and reduces blood pressure in those who

already have high blood pressure

- Developing colon cancer

Time to Step Up the health benefits of a simple walking program have been

proven in numerous studies. In fact, an eight-year study of 13,000 people found

those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature

death than those who rarely exercised. The bottom line? It’s doable. Set a goal

for yourself to walk 10,000 steps or 30 minutes a day. When you reach this goal,

you will have met the national standard for physical activity. Now, keep going-

see what else you can do!

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and

American Heart Association/ Tulsa County Extension

And RSU TV says an easy way to get active is by working

out along side several of our exercise shows such as:

Classical Stretch and Sit and Be Fit airing each morning at

8 and 8:30 am.


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“I WANT ANSWERS” with Jeff Gaffen

Well the third season of "I WantAnswers" has completed, and I mustsay that it was an awesomeexperience! From everyone working onset and behind the scenes to all 16high school teams that participated, Icouldn't be more grateful to RSU Public

TV for the opportunity to host this fantastic show.

No, I'm not Alex Trebek … yet. But, I hope I showed improvement throughoutthe season and helped bring some character to the show. It's hard when youwant to say more or do more during the show, especially in response to someof the answers given by the teams. But then you don't want to cost the teamthat is behind the time they need to play catch-up. That was my biggestdilemma during the season. I hope the teams enjoyed their time participatingand had some fun, and that our viewers enjoyed watching. I certainly enjoyedmy time hosting, that's for sure!

Any and all suggestions/questions/complaints/compliments concerning me orthe show are certainly encouraged. Whether as a viewer, fan, previousparticipating school or future participating school, we welcome your input. Helpus make "I Want Answers" to be the best it can be for you for Season Four!

A big thank you to our sponsors of "I Want Answers" for making this showpossible. I also wish to thank the schools and teams for participating, as wellas RSU Public TV for creating "I Want Answers" and letting me host it. Finally, Iwant to thank our viewers for watching. We had a great Season, but I can't waitfor Season Four!

FROM OUR VIEWERSRaya T. of Coffeeville, KS says she really enjoys the Celtic Thunder music program…it “takes her back home” since she is Scottish.

Vera from Webbers Falls says, she just loves our programming in general, “always different, just like us!” “keep up the good work!” “happy holidays!” Also, she loves Green Country

Perspectives with Sam Jones, “always very interesting. Sam, you stay there and don’t ever leave! “You guys are great and deserve to know it; what great work you guys are doing!”

Kay H. of Tulsa says she is “so glad to find our station!” and that she watched Ethan Bortnicks’ special during our Winter Festival and was “just carried away” with the show. She is retired

and really loves Gaither Gospel and enjoys our shows overall.

Send us your thoughts to: 1701 W. Will Rogers BLVD Claremore OK 74017

Cooking Corner with Charlotte Richert

RSU TV Community Advisory Board Member

Slow Cooker Turkey Lasagna

Ingredients2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese (low-fat cottage cheese may be used as a substitute)1 ¼ cups shredded Parmesan cheese (5 oz)1 Tablespoon Italian herbs2 jars (15 oz each) Alfredo pasta sauce or make your own sauce with the recipe below6 – 9 lasagna noodles3 cups chopped cooked turkey2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)Parsley to garnishAlfredo Sauce½ cup butter1 8 oz container 1/3 fat reduced cream cheese2 teaspoons garlic powder2 cups skim milk6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheeseand garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time,whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat whensauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cookedtoo long. Making your own Alfredo Sauce allows you to reduce the fat and sodiumfrom prepared sauces.

How to make the lasagna:• Use a slow cooker liner or spray the inside of a 5-quart slow cooker with non-stick

vegetable spray for easier clean-up.• Mix drained spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian herbs and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan

cheese in a bowl.• Spread 1 cup of the Alfredo sauce in slow cooker.• Next, layer with 2 or 3 noodles, breaking as needed to fit; 1 cup of the turkey;

one-third of the spinach mixture; one-third of the ricotta mixture and one-third of the mozzarella cheese.

• Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.• Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and parsley over top.• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until bubbly and noodles are tender.


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Behind the Scenes with Megan McCormick

Amy McCormick is a traveler for the hitshow Globe Trekker, airing on RSU TV.Raised in sunny Florida, a graduate ofBoston University with a BA degree inphilosophy and political science, Amyresides in New York City with herpartner and young daughter.

Before coming on board with Globe Trekker, Amy was in the news business witha short stint at MSNBC with Brian Williams. She has traveled extensively in Asiaand Europe. Her philosophy Amy says, “When I travel on my own I like to seewhere the road will take me (which frequently means getting lost”!) She adds,“All of these experiences have informed who I am and have given me anenriched perspective. Plus, if I have any memories that start to fade I have agood video to watch to remind me.”

How did you get the job of a Globe Trekker?I got this job in a spectacular manor with absolutely zero experience what soever. There was an audition in New York and someone I knew told me to applyfor it and I did. I put together a collage of when I traveled through Asia and gaveit to them. The audition was easy and relaxed so I moved onto the secondround. They gave me a camera and sent me to China Town, New York whereeverything went wrong. A cat peed on me and I knocked over a fruit stand. Iwent up to talk to this lovely guy painting on the street and he shouted at me.So I thought there is no way I got that. Then they said if you can leave in tendays you can have one show. The location will be in India.

➥ Catch Globe Trekker every Friday night @ 11pm and Sunday afternoons at 12pm.

How many episodes have you completed?I’m not sure how many I’ve done in all. At least 20!

So far what is your favorite location shoot?Beirut was a powerful show to do because we were there two weeks before theIntifada began. We were doing a story, where everybody in the background wasshouting, “Welcome to Beirut! It’s safe; come back!” Beirut is one of thefriendliest and most beautiful places with people who have a tremendous senseof humor.

After I left with this feeling of rebirth, it was heartbreaking for me to hear theywere being bombed again. That was really hard for me to watch. Meeting thesepeople and remembering their faces makes you have compassion for the wholehuman experience.

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Globe Trekker goes to Switzerland!Chocolates, watches, cheese, famous physicists and beautiful Alpine scenery.It can only mean one thing! We are back on the road again and this time we arefilming another brand new Globe Trekker episode with Brian Barnes in …Switzerland! We’ve got heaps of stories for you fans, from the Alpine Beardfestival, the crazy Reideralp cow-pat festival, St Bernard dogs, all-year skiing inZermatt, Alpine hikes, underground mountain vaults, rare timepieces and thetheory of relativity – all packed into one exciting episode. Don’t forget thosequirky things that make the Swiss so memorable. For instance, did you knowowning a gnome is illegal in Zurich and if you try to mow your lawn after 10pmyou could face jail time?

So keep you’re eyes peeled for more updates from the Globe Trekker team onthe road!

➥ Viewer favorite Globetrekker offers a unique perspective on travel.


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RSU Public Television is giving you a reason to watch TV again!

As I write this article, we’ve just concluded our Winter pledge drive. I want to extend my personal thanks to all who contributed. Your gifts are used to pur-chase the quality programming that makes RSU TV “Uniquely Oklahoma”.

You’re an important part of the team here!

If you are still making up your mind about joining or renewing, please consider becoming a member today. During Festival, you know that we introduced anexciting new membership category called the “Signal Society”. The Signal Society is a special group of donors who commit to a monthly gift of at least $10.By having a more reliable income over the year, you can help us plan our programming purchases and spend less time fundraising

When you join today, we can purchase more programs we know you’ll enjoy!

For only $10 a month, you can join with us to take viewers to fascinating destinations, encourage high school students to excel academically, shed light oncurrent events, and bring world class entertainment to your friends and neighbors throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

In addition, you’re helping Rogers State University students prepare for meaningful careers in broadcasting and media production.

As a special thank you, we will send you a beautiful mug engraved with the RSU TV logo and a matching stadium blanket.

Will you be one of the 300 Signal Society members we need to assure the future of RSU TV? It’s easy for you to join today!

- Fill out the form on the attached envelope and return it to RSU TV.- Call us at 1.800.823.7210.- Go to our secure website at www.rsupublictv.org.

Thank you for being a part of the Signal Society and the future of RSU TV!

Royal AillsGeneral ManagerRSUTV


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Sam’s Perspectives with Sam Jones

I've been in broadcasting for nearly 50years ... almost half a century. I'm oldenough to remember a great manythings, some of you will neverexperience.

For example, I can remember signs over water fountainsthat said "whites only" or "colored only". Those same

signs were on public restrooms. I remember there were signs inside city busesthat read "colored step to the rear of the bus". I remember there were only whitefaces in my grade school, while a few blocks away, there was another gradeschool with no white faces. Even the public swimming pools were separate.Medical care, movie theaters, city parks, cafes, clothing and grocery stores ...all separate.

As I grew up, those signs started to disappear. Across this country of ours,separate but equal began to go away too, but not without federal intervention.Fear and ignorance were slowly losing their grip. Education played a major role.

This is the 50th anniversary of a little man named George Wallace, then governorof Alabama, standing in the door at the University of Alabama, trying to denyadmission to black students.

Today, there are people in our culture who are different. Oh, they look the samebut the difference is ... they can hear the clouds pass because they know howto listen.

I remember during the 1970's when, through a loophole in the law, the Ku KluxKlan was able to obtain a permit to hold a demonstration on the campus of theUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock. The National Guard was brought in andformed a ring around the campus, guns at the ready. My wife and I had talkedabout it and decided to take our daughters to see hate, up close and personal.We did. And our children, now adults, talk about it still.

But someone else attended that rally ... a friend of ours who owned a small bar-b-q restaurant. Robert McIntosh brought his portable kitchen, the same onehe always brought to the Little Rock State Fair. After the rally he gave awayslices of his famous sweet potato pie and homemade lemonade to theKlansmen who crowded around his portable counter. Course they had to liftthe face covers under their little pointed hats to eat it, but eat it they did. Andthe National Guard watched and waited.

Oh ... did I mention that Robert McIntosh was black? In our hearts he was amodern day Daniel who marched into the lion's den. Robert made his point ...he knew change was coming ... he knew how to listen.

A few weeks later, I sat in the back of a nearly empty auditorium with a womanwho would speak there, later that day. For about half an hour, it was just thetwo of us. Rosa Parks talked to me about that December day in 1955, whenshe refused the bus driver's order to give up her seat to a white passenger. Thatrefusal sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott which is considered to be thebeginning of the modern civil rights movement. I remember very clearly toward

the end of our conversation, the first lady of Civil Rights said, "Sam, change isnever easy, but it’s coming. Yes sir, it’s coming" and she said, "If you listen realhard, you can hear it."

I do believe she was one who could hear the clouds pass because she knewhow to listen. A couple of things happened recently, that brought all this tomind.

First there was a Cheerios commercial on television that caught my attention.A little girl is talking to her mom in the kitchen. The mother tells her Cheeriosare good for the heart. Then we see her father asleep on the couch.... Cheerioshad been sprinkled on his chest... a good message. But in this commercial,the mother is white ... the child is mixed race and the father is black... an evenmore powerful message. Then another television first: Darius Rucker wassupposed to sing the National Anthem before game three of the NBAchampionship in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs were facing the MiamiHeat. Because of a scheduling conflict, Rucker couldn't make it.

So an 11-year-old boy stepped in. He sang the National Anthem a cappellaand ... he nailed it. What was different? The young boy's name is SebastienDe La Cruz and he was wearing his mariachi outfit.

Anonymous postings on the internet for the Cheerios ad and the young boysinging, were nasty, tasteless and heavy. So much so that YouTube took themdown.

Turns out, this 11-year-old youngster was singing "his" National Anthem and itwas the same one you and I sing. You see, he was born in San Antonio and hisfather is a veteran of the United States Navy. Young Sebastien encouraged hisfans to ignore the hatred and said he would continue to live the American dream.

Then, in a shot fired over the bow of the faceless hate mongers, the Spursinvited Cruz back to sing the National Anthem for game four.

Change is coming ... can you hear it?

Finally, you already know about the cross section of people forever linked bydeath, destruction, broken lives and loss in Moore, Oklahoma, following thelargest recorded tornado in history. Surely you know that dark clouds will forevertrigger fear and memories no one should ever have to live with.

Of course, various agencies are on the scene doing what they can. But whatyou may not know is this: Thousands of people continue to come to Moore attheir own expense, to do anything and everything to help the survivors. Andthese "people" are Christians, Jews, Unitarians, Muslims, Atheists andAgnostics. They are black, white, red, yellow, tan and brown... straight and gay.They are people who can hear the clouds pass because they know how to listen.What Rosa Parks said to me in the 70's was true then and it’s true now...

"Change is never easy but it’s coming. Yes sir, it’s coming. And if you listenreal hard, you can hear it."

Begs the question ... can "you" hear it?


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Public Trust with Royal Aills - General Manager

I want to personally thank you forwatching RSU TV. We’ve had someremarkable success in recent monthswith programs like Green Country Peopleand Places with Tim Yoder, BBC programssuch as Sherlock Holms, Inspector GeorgeGently and Primeval. And our number one

most watched program – Classic Gospel with Bill Gaither.

When I say success, I’m talking about ourviewership. You have made RSU TV a success! It’sgreat to have so many of you watching in fact weestimate over the course of a week, well over200,000 of you tune in and enjoy our programmingschedule. I won’t lie; it’s nice to have such a largeand loyal audience enjoy the station’s content. Butthe matrix that means even more are the trust andvalue

Northeast Oklahoma finds in our programming.About ten years ago we in public broadcastingdecided it was important to collect data on whowatches and why. So we and you could know howwe serve the public so we can stay true to ourmission and shared values.

This year’s research wasconducted in January 2013by independent, non-partisan research firm ORCInternational. They discovered that public television isAmerica’s most trusted institution and an excellent use of taxdollars. This is the tenth straight year that public television is#1 in public trust besting Courts of Law, Broadcast TV andCongress.

Considering that as non-commercial stations about 10% of the overall nationwidepublic TV budget comes from federal dollars. So what’s the value compared tofederal dollars spent? The survey says: public TV is second only to the military.

Public TV was picked for the best value of the American tax dollar. Three quartersof those who took part in the survey said public TV is an excellent way to spendthose federal dollars.

And 76% of those served said money given to public TV from government,corporations and individuals is money well spent.

We know RSU TV is the biggest stage for the arts, a trusted window to the worldand a place for you to access new ideas and information because you tell us. It’sour vision to help every viewer to build a brighter life. When we say those things itsgood know that many of you agree with us by showing your support.

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TECH TALK with Jim Mertins - Chief Engineer

Rogers State University Public TVcontinues the service of hands-onexperience for students while servingthe community. The vision that createdchannel 35 in Claremore was to educateGreen Country through the efforts ofthose who are learning themselves.

This has been no easy task because television production is a complicatedprocess. Our students are mentored byexperienced full-time TV professionals,such as engineer Dan Kara who says,“It’s exciting to watch the students utilizethe technology in today’s TV industry.”Having worked previously at KWHB-TVand Vyvx in Tulsa, Kara brings manyyears of experience to the table.

Though the equipment is constantlychanging in TV engineering, theproduction process remainscomplicated. Many tasks in broadcastingstill remain a manual process, as thecomplicated equipment can’t be run bya smartphone “app.” Engineers still payclose attention to important tasks, suchas camera colors, contrast and detail.They also make sure transmittersfunction properly with full power to reach viewers in remote areas.

“Explaining how advanced engineering applies to production and the reason forit remains a challenge,” Kara says. Students, such as Nate Anderson, say theyembrace the challenges. “I look forward to learning more, so it can help medevelop my knowledge”, he said. KRSU-TV employs about seven students persemester to help out with the day-to-day duties of the station. Students workingthere get a chance to do anything from running studio and field cameras to helpingas a technical director or graphics artist. With a wide variety of projects, studentsget the opportunity to pitch in with a smile! With this, RSU Public TV continues toprepare RSU students for the emerging broadcasting industry.


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February Prime Time Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

n New Program/Specialn New Season 1

7:00 Born & Bred

8:00 Sherlock Holmes

9:00 Midsomer Murders

10:00 Red Green Show

10:30 Film School Shorts n

11:00 Woodsongs

27:00 Wild Africa n

8:00 Clinton 12 n

9:00 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest n

10:30 Two Wheel OK

11:00 Primeval


8:00 Classic Gospel

9:00 Song of the Mountains n

11:00 Great Train Robber’s Secret Tapes n

47:00 Courage, New

Hampshire n

8:00 Rotaries: Avalancheon the Mountain n

9:00 House of Cards n

11:00 Key West n

57:00 Monarch of Glen n

8:00 DCI Banks n

9:30 Education of Harvey Gantt n

10:30 Just Seen It

11:00 Jubilee n

67:30 Green Country

People and Places

8:00 New Tricks n

9:00 Born & Bred

10:30 Jammin at Hippie Jacks n

77:00 Desegregation: A

Dream Delayed n

8:00 Infinity Hall Live

9:00 Front & Center n

10:30 Sun Studio Sessions n

87:00 Born & Bred





11:00 Woodsongs

97:00 Wild Africa n

8:00 Clinton 12 n


10:30 Two Wheel OK



8:00 Classic Gospel


11:00 Courage, New Hampshire n

117:00 Courage, New

Hampshire n

8:00 Robin Hood n


11:00 Desegregation: A Dream Delayed n


8:00 DCI Banks n

9:30 Education of Harvey Gantt n

10:30 Just Seen It

11:00 Jubilee n

137:30 Green Country

People and Places

8:00 New Tricks n

9:00 Born & Bred


147:00 With All Deliberate

Speed n




157:00 Born & Bred





11:00 Woodsongs

167:00 Wild Africa n

8:00 Serengeti Mara: A Memoir n




8:00 Classic Gospel



187:00 Courage, New

Hampshire n

8:00 Robin Hood n


11:00 With All Deliberate Speed n


8:00 DCI Banks n

9:30 Facing Alzheimer’s n

10:30 Just Seen It

11:00 Jubilee n


People and Places

8:00 New Tricks n

9:00 Born & Bred


217:00 Black Indians: An

American Story n




227:00 Born & Bred





11:00 Woodsongs

237:00 Wild Africa n

8:00 Wilder: An American First n




8:00 Classic Gospel



257:00 Courage, New

Hampshire n

8:00 Robin Hood n


11:00 Black Indians: An American Story n


8:00 DCI Banks n

9:30 Carhenge: Genius or Junk? n

10:30 Just Seen It

11:00 Jubilee n


People and Places

8:00 New Tricks n

9:00 Born & Bred


287:00 Pact n





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February Prime Time Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

n New Program/Specialn New Season 1

7:00 Red Green Show

8:30 Just Seen It

9:00 Backstage Pass

10:00 Live from the Artists Den n

11:00 Legends & Lyrics

28:00 Sun Studio Sessions

8:00 Live from the ArtistsDen

10:00 Roadtrip Nation

9:00 Lark Rise to Candleford

11:30 Great Romances

37:00 Asia Biz Forecast

8:30 Asia This Week

9:30 Biocentury this Week

11:00 New York Originals

11:30 Winemakers

47:30 Overheard with Evan

Smith


10:00 Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge


57:00 Between the Lines

8:00 Ballykissangel

10:00 Theater Talk


11:30 Jammin at Hippie Jacks

66:30 Hispanic Lifestyles n


10:00 Closer to Truth

11:00 Southern Accents

11:30 Overheard with Evan Smith

77:30 Green Country

People and Places n

8:00 Passport to Adventure

9:00 Antiques Roadshow

11:00 Globetrekker

87:00 RSU Basketball n









8:30 Asia This Week



11:30 Winemakers


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10:00 Theater Talk









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11:00 Globetrekker


8:30 Just Seen It

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8:30 Asia This Week



11:30 Winemakers


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9:00 Backstage Pass









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11:00 Globetrekker


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CONNECTION CORNER with Jennifer Sterling -Program/Membership Manager

PROGRAM PIPELINE

If you’re looking for a way to spend some of these coldwinter nights, February is shaping up to be a fantasticmonth for programs. There are new series, great specialsand some schedule changes to give you more of yourcurrent favorites. Our flagship public affairs show, “GreenCounty Perspectives” is moving from Fridays at 9 p.m. toThursdays at 6 p.m. “Inspector George Gently” will be

moving just a half hour earlier to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

American history buffs won’t want to miss “Courage, NewHampshire,” a four-part mini-series that begins at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, Feb. 4. Depicting the tumultuous years leading toAmerican Independence, the independently produced dramafeatures an impressive cast of both British and American talent,including Jim Tavaré (the “Harry Potter” series), Joe Massingill(“Trouble with the Curve”) and veteran character actor BasilHoffman (“The Artist”).

“Monarch of the Glen” premiers on Wednesday, Feb.5 at 7 p.m. It’s been called “Ballykiss Angel” withkilts. The magnificent Cairngorms are the beautifulbackdrop as Archie MacDonald tries to come togrips with being the new laird of a huge, decayingfamily estate in the Highlands of Scotland. Archie is28 and just about to open his trendy new fish

restaurant in London with his beautiful girlfriend, Justine, when he gets the newsof his unexpected inheritance. Glenbogle is one of the largest sporting estates inthe Highlands. He will be the feudal landlord over 40,000 acres, 200 tenants, ahouse which makes Balmoral look like a cottage, and with an overdraft to match.To make matters worse, his aged eccentric parents, Hector and Molly MacDonald,come as part of the furniture and the local schoolteacher, feisty Katrina Finlay, isdetermined to make things as difficult as possible for Archie. There is also thehigh-spirited and fiery cook/housekeeper Lexie to contend with.

“Robin Hood,” a viewer favorite, returns for a final run beginning Tuesday, Feb.11 at 8 p.m. February is Black History Month and we have a full slate of specialson Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8 p.m. that explore a wide range of topicsshedding light on the African-American experience.

Sundays afternoons are for catching up! Start off with encore airings of “MidsomerMurders” at noon, “New Tricks” at 1 p.m. and “Monarch of the Glen” at 2 p.m.,followed by a repeat of our specials from throughout the week.

For the most up to date program information, visit our website at www.rsupublictv.org.

PRODUCTION NOTES with Dale A. McKinney - Production Manager

Signal Society and ProductionA friend of mine used to say, “You can’t stop the signal,but you can sure muddy it up.” What is a signal? I founda few different definitions online.

Sig·nal – noun … That’s a good definition for television.We produce a program, and we transmit the recordingof the program over-the-air. It travels to you via anelectronic signal. If there’s noise in the signal, you may

miss part of the content of the program. But what about the program itself?Take, for example, “GC Perspectives.” We may start first with a topic, a subjector an issue of interest. Then we find someone who is knowledgeable in the areawe are covering. If that person is talking about an event, we may be able to editin video of the event. Perhaps information must be conveyed in a list. We canput that list right up on the screen. Sam Jones will ask questions, and guidethe discussion, bringing out the information. If we do our job well, there will beno noise in the signal, and you will get the complete content.

Sig·nal – noun … a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey informationor instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned.

We use a lot of signals in the production of a program like “Green CountryPeople and Places.” When Tim Yoder and Bryan Crain arrive on the scene, Timgives Bryan a nod, and they go to work. Bryan will start setting up the cameraand microphone. Tim will seek out the right person to interview. When it’s timeto record the interview, Bryan uses hand signals to let Tim know the camera isrecording, how long is left in the segment, or that there’s some problem, maybewith the microphone. When their job is done, there’s no noise in their signal –the show tells the story.

Sig·nal – verb … to transmit information or instructions by means of a gesture,action, or sound.

Producer Rachelle Faught is producing her third season of “I Want Answers.”She has a new host, Jeff Gaffen, who is doing a great job. Our crew iscomposed of student workers and student volunteers. One of the jobs is thatof floor director. This person is the liaison between Jeff and Rachelle in thebooth. The signals have to be clear. It’s an academic game show, which isrecorded as if it were live on the air. Prizes are riding on the outcome. Forinstance, the floor director has to signal the end of the round exactly on time,so everything must go smooth. Our professional crew makes sure it does.

Coming up . . . we have a lot of projects in the pipeline, in various stages ofdevelopment. Look for debates as the election season draws closer. And here’sa hint: follow your nose to find out what we have cooking. Stay tuned to TheSignal.


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