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WHAT TO WATCH THIS SUNDAY? IT'S ELEMENTARY!
LUCY WORSLEY'S HOLMES VS DOYLE
3- Part Series
Begins Sunday 8:00PM
Join popular British historian and lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan Lucy Worsley as she seeks to discover why Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle came to despise the character that made him rich and famous. Throughout the series, Worsley explores the parallel lives of Doyle and Holmes in the historical context of their times. From the dying years of Victorian England, through the imperial crisis of the Boer war, the optimism of the early Edwardian years, to the trauma of the First World War, Arthur and Sherlock lived through them all.
Wondering what to expect? It’s elementary!
Episode 1 | Dec. 8 In “Doctor and Detective,” Lucy unearths Holmes’ origins in Doyle’s early life as a medical student in Edinburgh.
Episode 2 | Dec. 15 In “Fact and Fiction,” explore Doyle’s desire to distance himself from his famed creation, and Doyle’s efforts to make himself the hero of his own story!
Episode 3 | Dec. 22 In the finale, “Shadows and Sleuths,” Lucy investigates how Sherlock found a life beyond his author on stage and screen.
LOUISIANA SHINES BRIGHT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
A LOUISIANA HOLIDAY
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Wednesday 7:00pm
No other state does the holidays like Louisiana! From the world-famous Natchitoches Christmas Festival to the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee along the Great River Road, our state is full of unique traditions that make celebrations during this time of the year unlike anywhere else. Come along as we explore holiday traditions – both old and new – that reflect the distinctive and diverse heritages that make up a Louisiana holiday.
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ART ROCKS! THE SERIES: HOLIDAY SPECIAL
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Wednesday 8:00pm
Celebrate the holidays with a little Louisiana lagniappe! We’ll visit artists from around our state whose work celebrates more than just the season; it celebrates the uniqueness of Louisiana. Unwrap the gift of beauty and artistry with this special holiday edition of the popular LPB series Art Rocks!
EXPLORE LOUISIANA FROM THE BEGINNING
WHY LOUISIANA AIN'T MISSISSIPPI...OR ANY PLACE ELSE!
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Part 1 | Thursday 7:00pm
Part 2 | Thursday, December 12 at 7:00pm
In this two-night LPB documentary encore presentation, host Jay Dardenne takes viewers from New Orleans to Natchitoches, exploring Louisiana’s rich and diverse history. We’ll uncover all the ways our state is unique and special and more importantly, we’ll explain why!
In part one, you can’t talk about Louisiana without talking about water, especially the mighty Mississippi River. It was the life source for many of the Native Americans who inhabited this land for thousands of years before colonization. In this episode, we begin at Louisiana’s beginning, exploring places such as Poverty Point, the swamps of Acadiana and visit the Coushatta Pow-Wow. Plus, the founding of New Orleans, which becomes the port gateway to the New World long before Ellis Island.
Watch for part two next week, on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm
LPB TAKES EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Some of the biggest fans of the LPB documentary Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi…or Any Place Else! are teachers!
Sure, English teachers may not cheer about the title, but every time the documentary series airs, educators from across the state reach out inquiring about sharing it in their classroom as a resource. Now the valuable lessons encased in the four-hour documentary exploring Louisiana’s unique history and culture are being distilled down to easy-to-use lessons that are available for educators across Louisiana and the entire country to use!
“We are in the process of uploading some of the most impactful historic and cultural lessons from Why Louisiana onto the PBS LearningMedia website,” says LPB Education’s Tech Specialist, Katy Stark. “So far, we’ve provided standards-aligned lessons on Poverty Point, The Flood of 1927, and the historic Plessy vs. Ferguson case. It’s just a start. There are many more to come.”
PBS LearningMedia is a free, web-based, educational library that’s available to teachers of all grades, full of learning resources aligned to national and state standards. The lessons can include videos, images, audio recordings, and other primary source documents along with support materials like lesson plans and discussion guides.
The LPB Education Team collaborates closely with a PBS Content Manager as they work to adapt LPB media into concise videos and create supporting materials that are carefully reviewed for practicality and effectiveness in the classroom. The vetting process is rigorous to ensure that all educational materials uploaded to the platform are high-quality and representative of diverse perspectives. “With PBS’s reputation as a trusted educational resource, every piece of content undergoes thorough evaluation to consistently provide the most accurate, impactful, and high-quality educational materials for educators and students nationwide,” says LPB President & CEO, Clarence “C.C” Copeland.
PBS LearningMedia is a resource that was developed with educators in mind, but it’s a useful tool for learning at home as well. “We know learning can happen anytime and anywhere,” says LPB Education Services Director, Nancy Tooraen. “We encourage parents to explore the platform. It’s searchable by subject and grade, making it easy to find something to supplement learning.”
“This work really speaks to LPB’s commitment to developing educational resources to extend the learning that’s already inherent in the documentaries and programs that we produce,” adds Copeland. “It’s part of our promise to Louisiana to provide programs that are intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. We thank our viewers for the support they provide that allows us to do just that.”
LOUISIANA TREASURES REVEALED
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Monday 7:00pm
Travel back to a spring day in 2023 in this final hour shot out at the LSU Rural Life Museum. ROADSHOW discovers fascinating finds, like 1997 Michael Jordan-signed Air Jordan XII shoes; a Patek Philippe gold wristwatch, ca. 1915; and a diamond & platinum ring, ca. 2000. Can you guess the $138,000 item?
LPB EN FRANÇAIS
CINÉMA FRANÇAIS: LA GRANDE ILLUSION
SEASON FINALE
Sunday 10:00pm
LPB is back with a whole new series of classic French cinema! This late-night exploration of French film is hosted by Dr. William Arceneaux, the founder of La Fondation Louisiane and board member of The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Each film is presented in French with English subtitles.
"The Grand Illusion" is a 1937 French war film directed by Jean Renoir, starring Jean Gabin and Erich von Stroheim. Set during World War I, it follows a group of French prisoners of war attempting to escape from German captivity, delving into themes of class differences, friendship, and the futility of war, and is considered a classic of anti-war cinema.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
George Rodrigue - his story, his artistic contribution, his entire life - are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape, and continue to be an important part of the art world in America and beyond. A vigorously collected and admired figure, the “Blue Dog” painter has a legacy that endures. WLAE-TV and LAE Productions share the story of this prolific artist, from his childhood in New Iberia to his explosion of fame across the globe, weaving together the story of an artist who remains an important figure in contemporary art, and has ever remained, “The Cajun Man”.
BLUE: THE LIFE AND ART OF GEORGE RODRIGUE | LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS | Sunday 7:00PM
MONDAY
7pm - Antiques Roadshow LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The third hour from their visit to LSU Rural Life Museum.
8:30pm - Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety Clips featuring female performers such as Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Diahann Carroll, Cher and more from the heyday of the variety hour genre.
10pm - Vienna Blood: Analyzing The Hidden Truths A behind the scenes special that takes fans of the series to the dangerous and dazzling Vienna of the early 1900s.
TUESDAY
7pm - Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: The Fabric of America
Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.
8:30pm - Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa The iconic singer in concert back in 1994 - the first Western recording artist to perform in the post-apartheid nation.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - A Louisiana Holiday LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Exploring holiday traditions that reflect the distinctive and diverse heritages that make up a Louisiana holiday.
8pm - Art Rocks! The Series: Holiday Special LPB SPECIAL FOCUS We visit with artists from around our state whose works celebrate the holidays in Louisiana.
8:30pm - Behind the Scenes of Leonardo da Vinci with Ken Burns Explore the making of the groundbreaking documentary about the artist's towering achievements
THURSDAY
7pm - Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi... or Any Place Else! LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The first part of this documentary looking at all the ways that make Louisiana a standout state!
9:30pm - Christmastime in New Orleans LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS A showcase of Christmas in the Crescent City.
10:30pm - Antiques Roadshow LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The third hour from their visit to LSU Rural Life Museum.
FRIDAY
7pm - Louisiana: The State We're In LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
7:30pm - Washington Week with The Atlantic Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - Shamrock Tenors: Live from Belfast Five-part harmony + cheeky Irish charm. Singing all the Irish classics.
9:30pm - Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa The iconic singer in concert back in 1994 - the first Western recording artist to perform in the post-apartheid nation.
SATURDAY
7pm - Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration
Some amazing musical collaborations during this star-studded celebration of the music icons 90th birthday, including Beck, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Keith Richards, George Strait, and as you can see... Snoop Dogg!
9pm - Luther Vandross: Always and Forever His voice is a gift that keeps on giving.
SUNDAY
7pm - Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS An exploration of the life and legacy of the celebrated Louisiana artist.
8pm - Lucy Worsley's Holmes Vs. Doyle 3-PART SERIES In the first episode of this series exploring the complicated relationship Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had for his greatest creation; Sherlock Holmes. Tonight we unearth Holmes' origins in the writer's life as a young medical student.
9:30pm - Art Rocks! The Series: Holiday Special LPB SPECIAL FOCUS We visit with artists from around our state whose works celebrate the holidays in Louisiana.
10pm - LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The 1937 French film, "The Grand Illusion". In French with English subtitles.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH DANIEL TIGER
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH DANIEL TIGER
Saturday, December 7
Burden Museum and Gardens
www.lpb.org/holidays
Join the Friends of LPB on Saturday, December 7, for A Very Merry Christmas featuring Daniel Tiger at the Burden Museum and Gardens Louisiana Lights! Children can enjoy fun activities and take photos with Daniel Tiger.
WAYS TO SUPPORT LPB
LPB's Win the Wheels Raffle is back! Visit www.lpb.org/raffle for more details on how you can help support LPB.
STREAM SEASONS 1 & 2 NOW
ZIGGY’S ARTS ADVENTURE
Seasons 1 & 2 now streaming at ziggy.lpb.org
It’s more art. More learning. More Ziggy!
Both seasons one and two of the LPB educational puppet series Ziggy’s Arts Adventure are now streaming.
Ziggy is a loveable 9-year old alien who comes to Earth in search of art… and boy, does he find it when he lands in Louisiana! From photography, to music, to culinary creations Ziggy and his pals go on a different adventure every week, learning how to communicate, collaborate, organize, and solve problems while exploring Louisiana’s creative culture.
Visit Ziggy's website, explore his world, and meet his friends. Parents and educators will also find fun and educational art activities associated with episodes!
Follow Ziggy on his social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.