TV Schedule Changes June 5 – June 15
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Fred Vigeant
Please note the following additional changes to our published June television schedule:
Friday June 5
Margaret Hoover, host “Firing Line with Margaret Hoover”
8:30pm – Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
9:00pm – PBS Newshour Special: Race Matters – America in Crisis
Focusing on the frustration pouring out onto American streets, outrage about police brutality, and America’s deep systemic racial disparities in the economy, education, criminal justice system, housing, and health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also includes grassroots voices from around the country and roundtable conversations with thought leaders and other newsmakers.
10:00pm – Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like
An encore presentation of the special about Mister Rogers.
Monday June 8
Adger W. Cowans
Anna Deavere Smith as Cornel West in “Twilight: Los Angeles.”
10:00pm – Great Performances: Twilight Los Angeles
In her powerful one-woman/multi-voiced theater piece, Anna Deavere Smith, who interviewed hundreds of people involved the 1991 Rodney King beating, the violent aftermath of the 1992 verdict and the lasting impact of the Los Angeles riots on America’s conscience, virtually “becomes” some 30 real-life characters — a Korean grocer, a Hollywood agent, L.A.P.D. captain Daryl Gates, a juror, even NRA spokesperson Charlton Heston. Recounting their stories verbatim, Smith assumes their voices and mannerisms with chameleon-like accuracy, chronicling the complex tragedy from its many cultural perspectives. For this film adaptation of Smith’s acclaimed play Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, award-winning director Marc Levin (Slam, Whiteboys) weaves Smith’s virtuoso stage performance with news footage and recent interviews to create an unflinching portrait of rage, sorrow, loss and battered hope.
Monday June 15
9:00pm – America in Black and Blue
Featuring reports from across the country, and interviews with key leaders and participants in the struggle for racial justice, accountability and equity, as well as voices from law enforcement. As the latest crisis of police violence on black citizens — and outraged protests and ensuing violence — engulf the nation, this PBS special will bring context and insight. It will update reporting from the original program which first aired in 2016.
Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your back. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.
