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A Q&A with the Director of a New Marian Anderson Documentary
Marian Anderson, who was the first Black soloist at the Metropolitan Opera and gave an unforgettable concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the use of a concert hall, is the subject of a new American Masters profile. We spoke to the director.
'Arthur' Is Ending After 25 Years With the Characters Grown Up
After 25 years on air, Arthur is coming to close with a finale that reveals the characters grown up and the future that awaits them, the culmination of a marathon of all 250+ episodes that have aired over the years on the longest-running kids' animated TV series.
You Can Now Watch WTTW Live on DIRECTV Stream
There's now another way to watch WTTW and PBS programming: you can stream it live via DIRECTV Stream. A dedicated live WTTW channel is already available to all local DIRECTV Stream customers alongside additional on-demand PBS content for you to enjoy.
From the Archive: Joan Didion
Revisit an archival interview from 1977 with Joan Didion, the admired writer and dissecter of America who recently died at the age of 87.
The Original 'Downton Abbey' Film Is Coming to WTTW for Christmas
Just in time for the holidays, WTTW and PBS stations will be airing the original Downton Abbey film from 2019 on Saturday, December 25. It's the perfect Christmas and New Year's gift!
What to Watch in December
Mary Berry is back with a holiday special, as are the nurses of Call the Midwife and the children of the Peanuts, plus we have a documentary focusing on Chicago, all in this holiday season as the year ends.
An Exploration of Native American History in Chicago with Geoffrey Baer
Discover places around Chicago that contain vestiges of Native American history in the region before the arrival of Europeans and show how contemporary Native Americans continue to shape the city.
How the "Chickasaw Classical Composer" Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Draws on North American Indian Culture
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, who scored two recent WTTW documentaries, uses Chickasaw and other North American Indian music and stories as source material for his classical compositions. "I have a mission in my music," he says.
Celebrate the Holidays with WTTW
Believe it or not, we're nearing the end of 2021 and the beginning of the holiday season. We've got plenty of programming to get you in the holiday spirit—find it here.
'Sesame Street' Is Debuting an Asian American Muppet
The seven-year-old Korean American Muppet Ji-Young, who will officially debut on Thanksgiving, is Sesame Street's first Asian American Muppet.
Native American Heritage Month 2021 on WTTW
November is Native American Heritage Month. "Heritage" often implies looking towards the past, and while that does figure into the documentaries and series we're airing in honor of the month, present lives and growth are equally important.
'For the Left Hand' Tells the Story of an Indomitable, Late-Blooming Pianist
Norman Malone can play piano only with his left hand due to a traumatic childhood injury, but in a new documentary he prepares to make his orchestral debut at the age of 79. “The beating heart of this film is who Norman is," says Howard Reich, the writer and co-producer.
What to Watch in November
A documentary for Native American Heritage Month, a sign of the holidays, a series exploring the wonders and mysteries of the universe, and more are on the docket for November.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Peanuts on WTTW
For the second year in a row, you can join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, and all the rest of the Peanuts on WTTW to celebrate the holidays.
Geoffrey Baer Explores Polish Chicago
October is Polish Heritage Month, the perfect time to explore Polonia, or Polish Chicago. Geoffrey Baer takes you on a tour of some sites that evoke the community's rich and influential continuing history in Chicago.
