His dad said he had something to do with raising the flag...

It's among the most famous images ever taken of the American military.Almost everyone knows the photograph..but until James Bradley wrote the book, Flags of Our Fathers, not many really knew the story behind it -- the story of the flag raisers in the World War II battle of Iwo Jima. Bradley was interested in rescuing the story from oblivion because his father, John, was one of the six men immortalized that February day in 1945; however, it was something the elder Bradley would never talk about and so after his father died, James set out to find out why he had been so silent.

Around a table in Paris, they reinvented art...

PARIS THE LUMINOUS YEARS tells the story of Paris from an unprecedented point of view, not as the familiar, glamorous backdrop for the revolutions that exploded there, but as active protagonist, catalyst and midwife to modernity. The film spotlights now-famous key figures in the art world's first international avant-garde, including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Igor Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, Serge Diaghilev, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein, Aaron Copland, Josephine Baker, Marcel Duchamp, Langston Hughes and many more, as they recount their individual stories of why they came to Paris, whom they met, what they made there, and how being in Paris transformed them and their work...8pm

What's coming down the road...

In 2004, journalist Dave Iverson received the same news that had been delivered to his father and older brother years earlier: He had Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects about one million Americans. In this FRONTLINE and ITVS joint production, Iverson sets off on a personal journey to explore the scientific, ethical, and political debate that surrounds Parkinson's, a disease at the center of the ongoing controversy over embryonic stem cell research. Iverson talks to scientists on the cutting edge of new cures and therapies -- not only for Parkinson's, but a number of other major neurological conditions. And he has conversations with fellow Parkinson's sufferers like actor Michael J. Fox and writer Michael Kinsley...9pm

That'll be the day-ay-ay...when I buy...

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW prepares to break camp in San Antonio, Texas, with a collection of memorabilia from a 1957 Buddy Holly and the Crickets concert in Liverpool, England; a quintessential Texas painting of bluebonnets by noted artist Robert Wood; and four unusual Chinese porcelain panels that tell the story of the seasonal rice harvest, valued at $40,000 to $60,000...7pm

Join Chicago's celebrated Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass ensemble for A RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS as they celebrate the soaring sounds of the holiday season...
as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the exquisite Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Both Renaissance and Baroque pieces for chorus and brass are performed...9pm

Christmas like you've never seen it...

As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in just beyond the town, in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. From the unique crystals of individual snowflakes to the grand sweep of Yellowstone's Hayden Valley, this is a Christmas like no other.
Nature...Sunday night at 7pm.

This weekend brings to an end our December Membership Drive, with a chance to see some cool performances (check listings on the web)...Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Polk Street Jazz, John Sebastian and his Folk Rewind, Radio City Christmas featuring the Rockettes, and local boy made good John Bayless, just to name a few. Don't miss this opportunity to support your local public television station...it's truly television worth watching.

Ask this Old House just completed its 200th episode on PBS...

For 8 years, our beloved experts have been traveling across the country to help frustrated homeowners solve everyday problems. It's clear that Ask This Old House is different from anything on commercial television: it provides unbiased, trusted, expert information, communicated clearly and thoroughly. To celebrate, this special program has been created highlighting the very best house calls from the past eight years...7pm.

From the Beatles' American television debut to the Doors' infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances - no plate spinners or dancing elephants.
Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics - The Sixties...8pm

One of our best kept secrets is getting some buzz...

The music scene in Amarillo has produced some exceptional homegrown talent recently...
Anderson, Flesher & Key; Texas Blues Rangers; Tennessee Tuckness and Susan Gibson...each with their own distinctive style...tonight we feature something a little more sophisticated.
KACV-TV spotlights Amarillo's premiere jazz combo, Polk Street Jazz, giving viewers a taste of what the quintet does in their rehearsals and each members take on their own instruments place in the scheme. The result is one exceptional performance shot in high definition.

They really are soldiers, and they really can sing...

Our December Membership Drive continues for a few more days, and that gives us the opportunity to present an encore performance that has been a highlight of our drive. 4Troops is an American pop vocal group made up of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans. Their repertoire is inspirational and up lifting - I'M ALREADY THERE, BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD, YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE, and more. Their positive message is for all serving troops, veterans, and American citizens who are inspired by them every day. It's not about the war, it's about the warriors. Don't miss this show...4Troops: Live from the Intrepid...10:30pm

Like I said, some things just get better with age...

Our December Membership Drive continues this week with some performers who have aged like fine wine...
In November 2007, James Taylor and Carole King, joined by the same Los Angeles band that played with James and Carole when they first appeared at the Troubadour in 1971, re-united for six shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Los Angeles club. Martyn Atkins directed the filming with a nimble crew to capture what has become a much-anticipated and historic program...Live at the Troubadour...9pm

Also ANTIQUES ROADSHOW lifts the lid on 10 years of treasures with this special edition designed to test the memory of hardcore fans and kindle the curiosity of newcomers. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit unbelievable objects, unforgettable stories and unimaginable prices...7pm

What happens when you go searching for ART...

The premiere of KACV's newest local production is tonight at 7...and it sets the bar fairly high in the stated purpose of the show. That is to seek out fine art right here in our community, art and artists who bring something different to the conversation, and then capture some essence of that art to be shared with others...an elusive goal indeed.
The first episode brings together local talent Doug Storey and Jim Gardner with world renowned musician and composer Mike Garson for "Sonata for Clarinet," taped recently at St. Andrews Church in front of a live audience. Garson is very well known for his decades of work with David Bowie, and that influence stands out in his work...bringing the avant-garde experience to the Panhandle stretches our perceptions and interests. Perfect for artZONE.

Bocelli to the Beatles, Muppets to the Mama's & Papa's...

Here we go again, the last of our membership drives for 2010 begins tonight with a Christmas edition of Great Performances as everyone's favorite "Hitman" David Foster joins GP superstar Andrea Bocelli for a new Christmas concert of holiday classics. The program also features special guests Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, and The Muppets, as well as a visit with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Among the featured song highlights are "White Christmas," "Oh Holy Night," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," "The Christmas Song, " "What Child Is This," and more...7pm

From the late 1940s 'til the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on "The Ed Sullivan Show." This installment in the MY MUSIC series presents classic song performances from 1963-1968. From the Beatles' American television debut to the Doors' infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances - no plate spinners or dancing elephants - that evoke the spirit of that decade's youth movement...9pm