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American Masters: Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

This first authorized film documents the 90-year-old folk musician's unique story. The man who introduced America to its own folk heritage, Seeger deeply believes in the power of song and is convinced that individuals can make a difference and that music can be a force for social change — but his convictions earned him a powerful enemy: the U.S. government. Musicians ranging from Bob Dylan to the Dixie Chicks — and a remarkable historical archive — tell his story.

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Bill Moyers Journal

Bill Moyers' public affairs series presents insightful interviews and news analysis of under-reported stories across an array of beats, including: the environment, media, politics, the economy, arts and culture, and social issues.

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Brain Fitness 2: Sight and Sound

Based on the concept of neuro-plasticity — the ability of the brain to change and adapt and even rewire itself — this follow-up to the Brain Fitness Program addresses auditory and visual processing and memory, exploring how to exercise the brain to reduce the effects of key problems in the aging brain. Spotlighted are ways we can keep these senses healthy and fully functional.

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Great Performances: Domingo, Netrebko and Villazon: Three Stars in Vienna

Tenor Plácido Domingo joins new superstars Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón — a leading dream couple in contemporary opera — for an open-air concert at the steps to Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. Domingo remains a peerless master of suave lyricism. Netrebko, the fiery Russian soprano, has taken the opera world by storm in a triumphant international career. And Villazón — the dashing Mexican tenor with the expressive voice — was discovered and mentored by Domingo. The concert's repertoire includes favorites by Lehar, Verdi, Strauss and others.

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Great Performances: Hitman: David Foster and Friends

In celebration of songwriter, producer and maestro to the stars David Foster — who has won 15 Grammy Awards and a host of other accolades — a host of musical artists gather for this one-night-only concert. From the stage of Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Boz Scaggs, Kenny G and many others join in the celebration, which features a special performance by Céline Dion.

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Homefront: World War II in Washington

This WETA production presents a history of the World War II years in Greater Washington, featuring the reminiscences of area residents and a host of photographs of Washington and its suburbs during the War era.

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Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful!

Popular singer Johnny Mathis celebrates 50 years as a recording artist with a gala concert performance taped at the Tropicana Resort Showroom in Atlantic City.

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My Music: Love Songs of the 50s & 60s

This new special spotlights cross-over pop and R&B, interspersing never-before-seen performances with archival favorites of the 1950s and early 1960s (pre-Beatles era). Performances include "Earth Angel," "So Much in Love," "Devil or Angel," "In the Still of the Night," "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," and "Tell Me Why." Also featured are archival favorites from Doris Day, Johnny Ray, Perry Como and many more.

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Stay Rich Forever & Ever with Ed Slott

Tax advisor Ed Slott shares strategies about safeguarding retirement savings, using personal stories to illustrate the impact the IRS can have on the distribution of taxdeferred savings. Slott outlines benefits in the tax code that people can cash in on to ensure their financial future.

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The Best of Masterpiece Theatre

Derek Jacobi hosts this star-studded countdown of the top 12 Masterpiece Theatre productions — chosen by viewers across the nation. Each selection features interviews with the series' stars, including such luminaries as Helen Mirren, Diana Rigg, Anthony Andrews, Robson Green, Charles Dance and Ian Richardson — and clips from the episodes in which they appeared.

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The Three Tenors Christmas

José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti perform popular holiday songs and sacred songs at the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Austria, in this special taped in December 1999. The trio is accompanied by the Vienna Symphony and joined by the Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen Children's Choir.

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Victor Borge: 100 Years of Music and Laughter!

This new special narrated by Rita Rudner features Victor Borge's funniest and most memorable skits from his eight decades-long career in comedy, which blended one-liners, falls, double takes and masterful piano variations.

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal

Hosted by Gwen Ifill, PBS's longest-running public affairs series features Washington's top journalists analyzing the week's news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.

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