Release Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010

WPT's Holiday Program Schedule Includes Programs for Viewers of all Ages

For More Information:Lynn Brockmeyer, WPT publicist, 608-263-3364, [email protected] Erik Ernst, WPT promotion manager, 608-265-3853, [email protected] Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) invites viewers of all ages to watch and enjoy a variety of seasonal programs that celebrate and embrace the diverse traditions of people around the state. WPT's holiday programs are as follows:Wednesday, Dec. 1 12:30 p.m. Shalom Sesame – Chanukah: The Missing MenorahThursday, Dec. 2 11 p.m. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Saturday, Dec. 4 7:30 a.m. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas1 p.m. Rick Steves' European Christmas3 p.m. Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration4:30 and 11:30 p.m. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes7:30 p.m. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas EveSunday, Dec. 5 8:30 p.m. Great Performances "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas" Saturday, Dec. 11 midnight Faith Hill: Joy to the World: A Soundstage Special2:30 p.m. Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas ShowsSunday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Rick Steves' European ChristmasMonday, Dec. 13 8 p.m. Great Performances "Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker"Tuesday, Dec. 14 10 p.m. Great Performances "Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker"Wednesday, Dec. 15 10 p.m. Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Natalie Cole Saturday, Dec. 18 5 p.m. Lawrence Welk "Christmas Reunion"6 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Specials7 p.m. Lark Rise to Candleford "Christmas"8:15 p.m. The Greatest Store in the World9:30 p.m. Great Performances "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas"1 p.m. Michael McDonald — This Christmas — A Soundstage SpecialSunday, Dec. 19 midnight Great Performances "Sting: A Winter's Night"7 p.m. Nature "Christmas in Yellowstone"9 p.m. Ballet Shoes10:30 p.m. Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Getting Ready for Christmas at Biltmore Estate" Monday, Dec. 20 1 p.m. Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri10 p.m. LA Holiday Celebration 201011 p.m. Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Celebrating Christmas at Biltmore Estate"Tuesday, Dec. 21 1 p.m. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas10 p.m. Rick Steves' European Christmas11:30 p.m. Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Getting Ready for Christmas at Biltmore Estate" Friday, Dec. 24 1 and 4:30 p.m. Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri7:30 p.m. Nature "Christmas in Yellowstone"8:30 p.m. Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Natalie Cole9:30 p.m. Great Performances "Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker"11:30 p.m. Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Celebrating Christmas at Biltmore Estate" Saturday, Dec. 25 6 and 10 a.m. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas7 a.m. Super Why "Twas the Night Before Christmas"7:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train "Dinosaurs in the Snow/Cretaceous Conifers"9 a.m. Super Why "The Nutcracker"9:30 a.m. Sid The Science Kid "Sid's Holiday Adventure"11 a.m. Great Performances "Peter and the Wolf"noon and 7:30 p.m. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes1 p.m. Christmas at Luther: Night of Glory, Dawn of Peace2 p.m. Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Edward Herrman3 p.m. A King Family Christmas4 p.m. Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows6 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Specials8:30 p.m. Celtic Woman: The Greatest JourneySunday, Dec. 266:30 p.m. Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom "Kwanzaa"Friday, Dec. 31 8 p.m. Live From Lincoln Center "New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve With Lang Lang" Saturday, Jan. 1 7 p.m. Great Performances "From Vienna: The New Year's Eve Celebration 2011" WPT is a service of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Wisconsin Public Television is a place to grow through learning on WHA-TV, Madison; WPNE-TV, Green Bay; WHRM-TV, Wausau; WLEF-TV, Park Falls; WHLA-TV, La Crosse; and WHWC-TV, Menomonie-Eau Claire.

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