Whether it's national, local, new, or an encore of a favorite, here's what to watch this March on Rhode Island PBS!
America’s Home Cooking: Gadgets & Gizmos – Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m. & Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m.
In America’s Home Cooking: Gadgets and Gizmos, host Chris Fennimore presents recipes showcasing your favorite kitchen gadgets, including the slow cooker, air fryer and instant pot. Featured recipes include Buffalo chicken wings, beef stew (instant pot), egg roll sandwiches (air fryer), and apple cake (slow cooker).
American POP Flashback! Great Hits of the ‘60s & '70s– Saturday, March 2, at 9:30 p.m.
Join host Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) as he salutes the groundbreaking musicians, teen idols, TV stars and vocal greats from the ’60s and ’70s whose hits made us sing along, tap our feet, shed a tear, fall in love and remember the great memory-filled times of our lives.
Freddie Mercury: The Tribute Concert – Saturday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m.
On April 20, 1992, Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon – the surviving members of Queen - took the stage of London's legendary Wembley Stadium to announce the start of one of the biggest events in rock history: a tribute to the incomparable Freddie Mercury with a glittering array of guests, including Elton John, Robert Plant, Axl Rose, David Bowie, George Michael and many more.
Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin – Saturday, March 2, at 3 p.m. & Wednesday, March 6, at 9:30 p.m.
Mary Beth Franklin, one of the country's leading experts on Social Security, navigates viewers through the journey of making the most of their social security benefits. At what age should they claim it? And what changes when they're single, married, divorced or widowed? Mary Beth's wisdom and knowledge guides viewers through the complications of getting the most out of Social Security.
Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA – Saturday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m.
In 2014, Gregg Allman, one of the most acclaimed, beloved and awarded icons in rock and roll history and founding member of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, returned to the town where he got his start. Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA captures this intimate performance of fan favorites, including "Whipping Post," "Melissa" and "Midnight Rider," and includes interview footage of Gregg reflecting on Allman Brothers' history.
Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl– Monday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m.
Small-town girl Sarah Cannon dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress; instead she became famous as comedian Minnie Pearl. With her “Howdee” greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, this simple character became an icon of country music radio, stage and TV. The educated, serious Cannon and her playful, uncomplicated alter ego created a legacy of compassion, empowerment and humor.
Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn – Saturday, March 5, at 9 p.m.
Join the legendary superstar for a magical concert and her first public performances in her hometown borough in October 2012. Includes nine songs that Barbra had never performed on stage, and features special guests trumpeter Chris Botti, Italian singing group Il Volo, and Streisand’s son, actor-director Jason Gould.
Her Voice Carries– Monday, March 11, at 3 p.m.
Her Voice Carries shares the stories of five quietly heroic women from Rochester, New York, a city facing serious challenges related to concentrated poverty. International mural artist Sarah Rutherford celebrates these ordinary-yet extraordinary women with inspiring voices, by creating large-scale street murals that show each woman and the invisible work she does to create safe and stable spaces in her community.
Composer: Amy Beach – Friday, March 15, at 2 p.m.
Amy Cheney Beach was born September 5, 1867, in Henniker, New Hampshire. A pioneering composer, pianist and teacher, Beach was a national symbol of women's creative power and helped redefine the role of women in music. Featuring interviews with historians and musicians – and excerpts from some of Beach's pieces – Composer: Amy Beach chronicles a remarkable life and career that has inspired generations.
Jane Addams – Together We Rise: American Stories– Saturday, March 16, at 10 p.m.
Jane Addams, born into wealth and privilege, had been intrigued by social reform since a visit to a settlement house in London's impoverished East End. An inheritance made it possible for her to bring that concept to Chicago with the creation of Hull House. American Stories profiles this Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and the cadre of indefatigable women who joined her to enrich the lives of thousands of immigrant women and children, inspiring others around the world to follow their lead.
Gospel – Sundays at 10 p.m. starting March 17
From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Gospel explores Black spirituality in sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. While musical styles come and go, there is one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage, and wisdom from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday, and that’s gospel.
Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella – Monday, March 18, at 2:30 p.m.
Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella is a 90-minute documentary that explores the life and legacy of the legal icon. The child of Holocaust survivors, Justice Abella was born in 1946 in Stuttgart, Germany, in a displaced persons camp. Her family came to Canada in 1950 as refugees. The perspective gained from her personal history shaped her legal career and in public speeches, she often intertwines her personal story with a discussion of human rights, morality and constitutional law.
Dream Whisperer – Sunday, March 30, at 10 p.m.
In the midst of segregation, the all-black Tennessee A&I Tigers were the first collegiate basketball team to win three consecutive national championships. Yet they were never duly recognized for this singular achievement. The team’s captain, legendary Knicks player Dick Barnett, began a nine-year quest to ensure his team’s immortality. His tenacity, dedication, and struggle finally paid off.
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