Holiday Programs Archives

2017 Holiday Program Schedule

November 20, 2017

It’s that time of the year again! It’s time to enjoy holiday programs on Wisconsin Public Television. From Thanksgiving through…

Chemistry prof keeps Christmas Cheery for the 47th time

December 21, 2016

It’s always fun to watch a show that discusses safety precautions and fire extinguishers before a lecture begins. So it…

2016 Holiday Program Schedule

November 19, 2016

Winter is in the air… and on the air, on Wisconsin Public Television. As we prepare for the first snowfall…

Get Ready for ‘The Durrells’ With Bonus Reading

September 25, 2016

If you think Poldark is a bit… well, dark, have we got a series for you. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 16,…

2015 Holiday Program Schedule

November 4, 2015

As we prepare for the first snowflakes to fall, we wanted to share the special holiday-themed programs coming up on…

Remember When? Sesame Street and A Muppet Family Christmas

December 18, 2014

There are a lot of classic TV Christmas specials. But as a Muppets fan who grew up in the 1980s,…

Make PBS KIDS Holiday Programming Your "Special Thing"

December 18, 2014

One of my earliest memories is sitting on my grandma’s lap watching holiday shows together. It was something we did…

2014 Holiday Program Schedule

November 19, 2014

Frost on the windows and snow in the fields can only mean it’s time for another festive winter in Wisconsin….

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin, and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.