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Explore Grow Together PBS Specials
Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, along with special guests, celebrate the centennial birthday of Henry Mancini, the peerless composer for film, television and popular song. The 4-time Oscar and 20-time Grammy-winning composer of "Moon River" and the "Pink Panther" made 29 conducting appearances on the iconic Bowl's stage. Michael Buble, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz and Mancini's daughter Monica Mancini gather to perform Mancini's signature songs, interspersed with clips from his beloved movies and TV shows. In addition, behind-the-scenes documentary footage captures the recording sessions for "The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions - Henry Has Company," a new, all-star album featuring a diverse range of artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, Take 6, Snarky Puppy, and more.
Watch Great Performances Friday, 11/29, 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum
Join Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson — "the Mt. Rushmore of country music" — for this live concert recorded in 1990. The Highwaymen perform classics like "Big River," “Folsom Prison Blues,” "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Always On My Mind." Recorded at the famous arena in Hempstead, Long Island.
Watch The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum Monday, 12/2, 10 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
Christmas Classics: Tremonti Sings Sinatra
In this special holiday concert, Mark Tremonti steps onto centerstage to share a collection of Christmas classics, new and old. Filmed at the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center.
Watch Christmas Classics: Tremonti Sings Sinatra Thursday, 12/5, 9:30 PM and Saturday, 12/7, 7 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
Rick Steves Why We Travel
In times of crisis, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism, or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe, Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special is a sonnet to travel — an introspective love story, set in Europe and beyond, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel.
Watch Rick Steves Why We Travel Thursday, 12/5, 10:30 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance
Recorded in 1997, this concert marks the return of the band's most successful line-up of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks, who had not released an album together since 1987's Tango in the Night. The group performs "Go Your Own Way," "The Chain," "Landslide," "Gold Dust Woman," and "Gypsy." The USC Marching Band joins in on "Tusk" and "Don't Stop."
Watch Fleetwood Mac - The Dance Saturday, 12/7, 8 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
Lucy Worsley's Holmes Vs. Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why.
Watch Lucy Worsley's Holmes Vs. Doyle Sunday, 12/8, 8 PM on PBS NC & the PBS app.
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