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September 2024
Sounds of Summer '24 Fundraiser
The Sounds of Summer Fundraiser is in full swing now through September 9! We’re bringing the heat to the ‘dog days’ with fresh live performances and musical acts, plus PBS favorites like Ken Burns, Riverdance’s 25th Anniversary, and more.
This fundraising season features unforgettable performances by Darius Rucker, Chicago & friends, and star-studded tributes to the Allman Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, and the golden hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. There’s truly something for everyone.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already contributed. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time! Make your contribution online any time; or call us at 906-227-9668. However you choose to give, know that your support is deeply appreciated.
Stay informed this political season with PBS News Hour coverage of the U.S. Presidential Debate on Tuesday, September 10, and Frontline: The Choice 2024 on September 24; and get to know the local candidates running for office with Media Meet Saturdays at 6:30/5:30c and Sundays at 2/1c.
Don't forget, you can stream LIVE from our website, pbs.org or the FREE PBS app. Watch from wherever you find yourself this summer! Scroll down to learn about the rest of this month's featured programs. Shows are organized week by week. All programs are on 13.1 unless otherwise noted.
September 1-7
Abandoned in the Arctic
Examine the legacy of the perilous Lady Franklin Bay Expedition in the Arctic.
Sunday, September 1st, 1:00a/12:00c.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiser
All Creatures Great and Small: A Season 4 Change
Go behind the scenes of Season 4 of the hit MASTERPIECE series as the war intrudes on daily life.
Sunday, September 1st, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 09/03 at 2:00/1:00c.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserREVIVAL69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Explore the amazing story of how an all-star music festival came together against all odds in 1969.
Sunday, September 1st, 9:30/8:30c.
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Riverdance 25th Anniversary
Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this reinvention of the groundbreaking show.
Monday, September 2nd, 8:00/7:00c
Sounds of Summer '24 FundraiserDarius Rucker: Live from Nashville Preview
Join the triple Grammy winner for new songs, Hootie & the Blowfish classics, and his solo hits.
Monday, September 2nd, 10:00/9:00c
Creatures of the Chesapeake
This fast-paced program peppered with eye-opening facts is a must-see for kids, adults-- and anyone with an innate curiosity about life in the deep.
Monday, September 2nd, 11:30/10:30c.
The Metal Detector
Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him on a heartfelt mission that will bring a group of international strangers together for surprising emotional adventure.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 3:30/2:30c.
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Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
Explore the acclaimed filmmaker’s more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 8:00/7:00c.
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Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD
Psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how you can improve your memory and even rescue it if it’s headed for trouble.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 9:30/8:30c.
NatureSaving the Animals of Ukraine
Director Anton Ptushkin discusses his experience working on "Saving the Animals of Ukraine." Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Part of Sounds of Summer '24 Fundraiser.
Wednesday, September 4th, 8:00/7:00c
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Classical Rewind 2
Join actor/conductor David Ogden Stiers for a visual and aural feast of works from the masters.
Wednesday, September 4th, 9:30/8:30c.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserFinnish American Rag Rug Weavers
Between 1865 and 1920, Finnish immigrants brought traditional arts to America, including woven and braided rag rugs. Cultural sociologist Michael Loukinen brings us into the homes and to the workrooms of traditional weavers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Thursday, September 5th, 8:00/7:00c.d
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserMelvin Kangas: Kantele Man
In a cottage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Melvin Kangas performs enchanting music on a traditional Finnish harp known as the kantele.
Thursday, September 5th, 9:00/8:00c.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserEngelbert Humperdinck In Hawaii
Celebrate with the legendary King of Romance as he croons classic hits and love songs from his 50-year career in a concert recorded in high definition at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu.
Thursday, September 5th, 9:30/8:30c.
Professor THeir to the Throne
Professor T is banged up in prison. Dan and Lisa try to distract him with a murder case.
Friday, September 6th, 9:00/8:00c.
Great PerformancesDie Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Experience director Simon McBurney’s Met debut of Mozart’s opera.
Saturday, September 7th, 1:00/12:00c. Repeats 9/7 at 8:00/7:00c and 9/8 at 1:00/12:00c on 13.3PLUS.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserSNEAK PEEK: Chicago & Friends: Live at 55
Watch a sneak peek of Chicago & Friends: Live at 55! Join Chicago as they perform their biggest hits with special guests, recorded live in Atlantic City.
Saturday, September 7th, 8:00/7:00c
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserElton John – The Million Dollar Piano
Celebrate the legendary performer in this spectacular 2012 concert at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Saturday, September 7th, 9:30/8:30c.
September 8-14
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserBruce Springsteen's Nebraska
Warren Zanes, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams and more explore the album.
Sunday, September 8th, 8:00/7:00c.
Sounds of SUmmer '24 FUndraiserThe Brothers - Celebrating the Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary
Grab a front-row seat for this 2020 concert to celebrate the band’s signature classic songs.
Sunday, September 8th, 9:30/8:30c.
Before Stage Four: Confronting Early Psychosis
A stark yet hopeful look into a new movement in the mental health community. From Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to San Francisco, several personal psychosis-related stories are featured as well as early treatment programs that are literally saving young lives.
Monday, September 9th, 3:30/2:30c.
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Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)
Golden hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Live performances from The Four Lads, Frankie Laine, The Four Freshmen, Patti Page, Julius LaRosa, and many more!
Monday, September 9th, 8:00/7:00c.
Nick Cave, Summit Lake: Heard
A vibrant display of music, art and dance celebrating inclusion for an inner-city area.
Monday, September 9th, 10:30/9:30c.
Companionship & Intimacy | Aging Matters
We know loneliness can negatively impact our health, but what do we do about it? This NPT Reports: Aging Matters episode explores the benefits and challenges of developing relationships as we age.
Tuesday, September 10th, 1:00/12:00c.
Call of the Ancient Mariner
Tap into the power that sea turtles have had over man for tens of thousands years and how that power has been harnessed to protect this iconic creature before it goes extinct.
Wednesday, September 11th, 3:00/2:00c.
NatureBig Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas
Witness the wildlife and serene beauty of America’s Wild West. Here, filmmaker Skip Hobbie discusses his and the crew's experience making "Big Bend."
Wednesday, September 11th, 8:00/7:00c.
NOVAEagle Power
Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.
Wednesday, September 11th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats 9/12 at 3:00/2:00c.
Secrets of the DeadArchaeology at Althorp
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century. Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Wednesday, September 11th, 10:00/9:00c.
Ask the Experts
Our film examines a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future.
Tuesday, August 13th at 10:00/9:00c
Professor TThe Perfect Picture
A bride is found dead on her wedding night floating in the hotel swimming pool.
Friday, September 13th, 9:00/8:00c.
September 15-21
Ridley Season 2
A Sleeping Tiger, Part 1
Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that soon turns into a murder case, working with an undercover source whose cover soon risks being compromised.
Sunday, September 15th, 8:00/7:00c.
Moonflower MurdersEp. 1
Book editor-turned-sleuth Susan Ryeland is back in crime-solving action in Moonflower Murders.
Sunday, September 15th, 9:00/8:00c.
Van der Valk Season 4
Safe in Amsterdam, Pt. 1
After a whistleblower is murdered under police protection, the team are called in to make sure the second whistleblower makes it to court to testify and take down a criminal empire. Van der Valk is conflicted when he finds out the protection officer in charge of the murdered whistleblower is a former flame of his.
Sunday, September 15th, 10:00/9:00c.
New Season!
Public Eye News
Public Eye News returns to broadcast! Get up-to-date local and national news, weather and sports from Northern Michigan University's student-produced daily newscast.
Monday-Friday at 4:00/3:00c, starting Monday, September 16th.
American MastersJosé Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Monday, September 16th, 10:00/9:00c.
American Masters
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
Explore the life and career of Julia Alvarez, one of the most influential Latina writers of her generation.
Tuesday, September 17th, 9:00/8:00c.
Big Cats 24/7
Ep. 1-2
The team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens both the team and the big cats. Lions fight intruders, while leopards and cheetahs struggle to secure their next meal.
Wednesday, September 18th, 8:00/7:00c.
Secrets of the DeadThe Sunken Basilica
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
Wednesday, September 18th, 10:00/9:00c.
We Are Tuvalu
In one of the most isolated places on earth, filmmakers share their personal insight into how climate change is threatening their homeland.
Thursday, September 19th, 3:00/2:00c.
Ask the Experts
Lawyers - September 2024
Ask the Lawyers returns to WNMU-TV! Call or email during our live broadcast to get the answers to your burning legal questions from area attorneys.
Thursday, September 19th, 8:00/7:00c.
Professor TTruth and Justice
Professor T is up in court and he must decide whether to save himself or his former lover.
Friday, September 20th, 9:00/8:00c.
September 22-28
Spellbound: Mauvis Sort in Marquette
French Canadian ensemble Mauvais Sort performs at Northern Michigan University and captures the hearts of the Marquette audience with their energetic music.
Sunday, September 22nd, 3:00/2:00c.
Ridley
A Sleeping Tiger, Part 2
Ridley and Carol are close to cracking their murder case. Their leads unveils connections to a stud farm, a drug dealer, and a wealthy businessman.
Sunday, September 22nd, 8:00/7:00c.
Moonflower MurdersEp. 2
Susan checks into the Treherne’s hotel and meets Lisa, Cecily’s sister, and Aiden, Cecily’s husband.
Sunday, September 22nd, 9:00/8:00c.
Van der Valk Season 4
Safe in Amsterdam, Pt. 2
The investigation continues after a whistleblower is murdered. The team are offered the chance to work with the head of the criminal empire to find the killer. Will Van der Valk take the opportunity, or go it alone?
Sunday, September 22nd, 10:00/9:00c.
POV ShortsShut Up and Paint
Painter Titus Kaphar uses film as a medium while grappling with an insatiable art market seeking to silence his activism.
Monday, September 23rd, 2:00/1:00c
POv
Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?
Revolutionary at 21. Lawmaker at 23. Most Wanted at 26. Explore Nathan Law's fight for freedom.
Monday, September 23rd, 10:00/9:00c.
Food is My Teacher
Food can teach us love and bring people together. But for Tammara Soma, a food professor, food was originally a source of pain. Join her journey to learn about the healing power of food.
Monday, September 23rd, 11:30/10:30c.
Frontline
The Choice 2024
Embark on a journey to explore the varying state of voting systems in the United States.
Tuesday, September 24th, 9:00/8:00c.
Coronado: The New Evidence
Explore one of the longest-standing archaeological mysteries in the United States.
Wednesday, September 25th, 3:00/2:00c.
Big Cats 24/7
Ep. 3
After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.
Wednesday, September 25th, 8:00/7:00c.
NOVAEinstein's Quantum Riddle
Join scientists as they grab light from across the universe to prove quantum entanglement.
Wednesday, September 25th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats 08/08, 3:00/2:00c.
Secrets of the DeadJurassic Fortunes
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:00/9:00c.
Ask the Experts
Doctors: Sports Medicine
Area doctors answer viewer questions on Sports Medicine
Thursday, September 26th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 09/27, 3:00/2:00c.
Classic Film of the MonthTopper Returns (1941)
The original trailer in high definition of Topper Returns directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Joan Blondell, Roland Young, Carole Landis, Billie Burke and Dennis O'Keefe.
Friday, September 27th, 9:00/8:00c.
Soundwaves at the Bandshell
A music special that welcomes two unique and captivating acts to Miami Beach's legendary Bandshell stage.
Friday, September 27th, 10:30/9:30c.
37th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Celebrate the recipients of the 37th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The evening commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries.
Saturday, September 28th, 2:00a/1:00c.
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