The Mystery of George Masa - Western Reserve Public … and singers Aretha Franklin and Diahann...

Volume 7 Issue 8 August 2010

In This Issue

• Enjoy the music of entertainment legends including composers Michel Legrand and Marvin Hamlisch and singers Aretha Franklin and Diahann Carroll

• Classic music specials feature Victor Borge, John Denver, doo wop music and a Wolfgang’s Vault concert

• The History Circle Community Calendar features history-themed regional events

• Check out this month’s complete history programming on Western Reserve PBS and Fusion

•TurnBlue:TheShortLifeofGhoulardicelebrates the Cleveland late-night icon

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TheMysteryofGeorgeMasaTuesday,Aug.24,at10pm

In 1915, a Japanese man named Masahara Iizuka came to the mountains of North Carolina. His name was changed shortly after his arrival and the mountains he adopted as his own were forever changed shortly after his death.

George Masa’s mysterious past, his untimely death and the passage of time have clouded our knowledge and appreciation of him, until now. TheMysteryofGeorgeMasarecaptures many interesting details about his life, work and influential friends, as well as his lasting impact on the preservation movement.

Told through interviews with a few living acquaintances, historians’ accounts, Masa’s own words from personal letters and journals, subtle re-creations and a wonderful collection of the subject’s own photographs, TheMysteryofGeorgeMasa uncovers many of the secrets that surround this immigrant’s story.

TheMysteryofChacoCanyonTuesday,Aug.17,at10pm

This program presents substantial evidence that the Chacoan people expressed a complex solar and lunar cosmology in their magnificent architecture. The discoveries documented in the film have transformed scientific understanding of this site — one of the most elaborate and mysterious of ancient Native-American ruins — and are revolutionizing perceptions of the Chacoan civilization. Robert Redford narrates.

Legendary Music Makers

MichelLegrandandFriends:50YearsofMusicandMoviesSunday,Aug.1,at7pmRepeats Sunday, Aug. 8, at 2 pm

MarvinHamlischPresents:TheWayWeWere—The‘70sSunday,Aug.1,at9pmRepeats Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 8 pm and Saturday, Aug. 7, at 4 pm

Composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch hosts this television special that features performers re-creating their big hits from the 1970s. In addition to live stage performances, the program looks back at warm and wonderful memories of that decade.

Hamlisch revisits the 1970s with nostalgia. “The country breathed a sigh of relief when the 1970s began,” he says in the special. “The new decade brought us peace, confidence and a feeling of national pride in our accomplishments. We celebrated our heroes, and sad memories of the previous decade melted away in the dawn of a great new future.”

Featured performers and songs include the following and many more:

• Marvin Hamlisch, “The Way We Were” (1973); “Nobody Does It Better” (1977)

• B.J. Thomas, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” (1970); “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (1975)

• Debby Boone, “You Light Up My Life” (1977); and, in a special tribute to The Carpenters, “Close to You” (1970)

• Three Dog Night, “Joy to the World” (1971); “Mama Told Me Not to Come” (1971)

• Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)” (1976)

ArethaFranklinPresents:SoulRewindTuesday,Aug.3,at8pmRepeats Sunday, Aug. 8, at noon and Saturday, Aug. 14, at 8 pm

Queen of soul Aretha Franklin presents a comprehensive collection of rare performances by legendary R&B performers of the classic 1960s to ‘70s soul era.

Among the historical performances are selections from “American Bandstand” and “Where the Action Is.” These full-length songs haven’t been seen since their sole network broadcasts more than 40 years ago.

SoulRewind features these wall-to-wall classics and more:

• “Respect” — Aretha Franklin

• “What’d I Say” — Ray Charles

• “Try a Little Tenderness” — Otis Redding

• “When a Man Loves a Woman” — Percy Sledge

• “In the Midnight Hour” — Wilson Pickett

The special marks T.J. Lubinsky’s latest special for PBS. Past programs include EdSullivan’sRock‘n’RollClassics—TheSixties, TheBigBandYears, DooWopLoveSongs and MotownMemories.

This new concert special is a musical tribute to composer Michel Legrand and his Academy Award-winning movie scores, including “Yentl,” “The Thomas Crown Affair” and “Summer of ‘42.”

Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Sting, George Benson, Patti Page, Steve Lawrence, Melissa Manchester and others perform and pay tribute to Legrand. Jon Voight and Jennifer O’Neill host the concert, which was taped on March 27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Michel Legrand has recorded more than 100 albums with international musical stars that span the jazz, variety and classical genres, to name a few. He has worked with such diverse musicians as Ray Charles, Perry Como, Neil Diamond, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and many more. During his career, Legrand has earned an Emmy nomination, 13 Oscar nominations — which resulted in three awards — and five Grammy Awards.

History Circle Community CalendarClevelandShakespeareFestivalSunday, Aug. 1, in Tremont and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-8, at Wade Oval; all shows begin at 7 pmLincoln Park at 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland. Kulas Stage on Wade Oval at 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle. For more information, visit http://www.cleveshakes.org.

“Stagecoach”MovieandBrunch—ClevelandCinemasSunday, Aug. 29, at 10 am Movie: Capitol Theatre, 1390 W. 65th St., Cleveland. Brunch: Latitude 41n at 5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Package tickets are $20. Call 440-349-3306, ext. 1000, to make your brunch reservation. For more information, visithttp://www.clevelandcinemas.com.

OldVillageMarket—JamesA.GarfieldNationalHistoricSiteFridays, Aug. 6-20, from 4-8 pm 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Live music and entertainment, locally grown produce, craft vendors and tours of the Presidential Home. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 440-255-1100 or visit http://cityofmentor.com/visit/old-village-market.

SeeYourselfinHistory—CuyahogaValleyNationalParkSaturday, Aug. 7, from 2-4 pm Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center, 2054 Bolanz Rd. Step back in time and fashion with a park ranger, period-dressed volunteers and period clothes you can try on. For more information, call 330-657-2752 or visit http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm.

PioneerSuppers—HaleFarmandVillage Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at 6 pm10825 East Blvd., Cleveland.This is a unique pioneer-era dining experience by candlelight in the Hale Farm Log Cabin. Space is limited. To make reservations, call 330-666-3711. For more information, call 216-721-5722 or visit http://www.wrhs.org/index.php/hale.

DiahannCarroll:TheLady,theMusic,theLegendMonday,Aug.9,at8pm

The remarkable career of the multitalented Tony and Golden Globe Award winner is celebrated in an intimate concert at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, Calif.

Backed by the Pat Rizzo Orchestra, Carroll performs her famous songs with her signature dynamic flair, giving the viewer a front-row seat to entertainment history while paying tribute to some of America’s greatest songwriters — Johnny Mercer, Richard Rodgers, Alan Jay Lerner, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cole Porter — and the music of Frank Sinatra.

DooWop50Thursday,Aug.5,at9pmRepeats Sunday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 pm

From the Platters’ “Great Pretender” to Gene Chandler’s “Duke of Earl,” the fast-paced special includes such magic moments as the reunion of the Chantels after 40 years and host Jerry Butler’s performance of his first hit recording.

JohnDenver:ASong’sBestFriendSunday,Aug.15,at7pm

This special recorded in 2004 celebrates the late singer/songwriter’s legacy with classic performances from his popular 1970s television specials and rare footage from his Sing Australia (1984 and 1994) and Red Rocks concerts (1973 and 1982). It also includes interviews with the people closest to him, including ex-wife Annie and producer and arranger Milt Okun.

VictorBorge:100YearsofMusicandLaughter!Saturday,Aug.7,at8pmRepeats Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2:30 pm

Narrated by Rita Rudner, VictorBorge:100YearsofMusicandLaughterfeatures the entertainer’s funniest and most memorable skits — a truly unparalleled collection not to be missed. Rare archival footage from the Borge family vault makes the special a program you’ll long remember.

Wolfgang’sVaultPresentsDayontheGreen1977Sunday,Aug.15,at1pm

Recorded July 2, 1977, and locked away in the archives of legendary promoter Bill Graham ever since, this special features Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd performing at Oakland Coliseum Arena in Oakland, Calif.

Encore Music Specials

AuGuST2010•HiSTORYPROGRAMMiNG

CarrierWednesdays at 3 am

FacesofAmericaWithHenryLouisGatesJr.

Monday, Aug. 2, at 1 am

PlayingfortheWorld:1904indianGirls’Basketball

Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 2 am

StarkContrast:AHistoryofStarkCounty

Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 8 pm

TurnBlue:TheShortLifeofGhoulardi

Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 9:30 pm

SavingFallingwaterMonday, Aug. 16, at 1 am

TheMysteryofChacoCanyon


ChasingChurchill:inSearchofMyGrandfather

Wednesdays, Aug. 18-25, at 4 am

HistoryDetectivesSundays at 4 pm

(preempted 8/1-8/15)Mondays at 9 pm

(preempted 8/2 & 8/9)

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TheToledoMudHensStoryWednesday, Aug. 4, at 8 pm & 10 pm

Saturday, Aug. 7, at 8 pm

TheFourteenthVictim:EliotNessandtheTorsoMurders

Thursday, Aug. 5, at 8 pm & 9:30 pm


HouseWithaHistoryFriday, Aug. 6, at 9:30 pm

DetroitDisassembledattheAkronArtMuseum

Saturday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 pm

Thursday, Aug. 12, at 8 pm & 10 pm


TheFrontPorchPresidentThursday, Aug. 12, at 8:30 pm &

10:30 pm


it’sEverythingandThenit’sGoneWednesday, Aug. 25, at 8 pm & 10 pm


Jeep:SteelSoldierThursday, Aug. 26, at 8 pm & 10 pm


OneState—ManyNations:NativeAmericansinOhio

Thursday, Aug. 26, at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm


TheWorldofJuliaPeterkin:CheatingtheStillness


RedGrangeRemembersMonday, Aug. 23, at 10 pm

DetroitDisassembledattheAkronArtMuseum


TheFrontPorchPresidentTuesday, Aug. 24, at

9:30 pm

TheMysteryofGeorgeMasa


LostTreasuresoftheAncientWorld

Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 10 pm

SilverThreadThroughtheWest:TheCaliforniaZephyr

Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 pm


Let’sAllGoDowntoTiedtke’s


TurnBlue:TheShortLifeofGhoulardiTuesday,Aug.10,at9:30pm

There was a time, before the Internet, before computers, before iPods and cell phones, when entertainment choices were limited to TV, movies and radio. In 1963, Cleveland had just three TV stations and everyone who was on the air was a star.

At WJW-TV 8, Ernie Anderson was working as an announcer when the station asked him to wear a crazy wig and serve as the host of a late-night horror movie series. Ghoulardi was born. Within just a few short weeks, Clevelanders were shouting phrases including “KNIF,” “Oxnard” and “Turn Blue.”

Anderson’s Ghoulardi began a local TV tradition that continued with Hoolihan and Big Chuck and Little John well into the first decade of the new millennium.

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