It’s the summer of 1969, and DS Endeavour Morse, played so brilliantly by Shaun Evans, sports a new

look with a rather handsome mustache.

When we last saw Endeavour and his colleagues, they were reeling from the terrible murder of

George Fancy. As episode 1 of Endeavour, Season 6, begins it is eight months later — a lot has

changed for Endeavour and he’s now back in uniform at the Woodstock police department.

Life for Morse is relatively quiet until he goes out looking for a missing horse and

finds the body of a missing child instead. Then life shifts into overdrive as the search

for clues begins. Endeavour’s investigation uncovers a potential suspect — a homeless,

troubled teenager named Stanley — but did he really commit murder?

The new four-episode series will also feature the return of Roger Allam as DI Fred

Thursday, Anton Lesser as CS Reginald Bright, Sean Rigby as DS Jim Strange, James

Bradshaw as Dr. Max DeBryn, Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday, Abigail Thaw as Dorothea

Frazil, and Caroline O’Neill as Win Thursday.

As the episodes unfold, you’ll watch as Endeavour unravels the mystery of the

death of young astrophysicist Adam Drake and his girlfriend, Christine; hunts for bits

of evidence in a chocolate factory; and puzzles over why anyone would want to kill a

librarian — the truth is much more complex than he ever thought possible.

Season 6 begins Sunday, June 16, at 9 pm on WMHT-TV.

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Napa Valley produces some of the world’s most celebrated wines… yet the vineyard workers and small producers rarely receive any credit.

Filmed over the course of one agricultural year, Harvest Season, presented by Independent Lens, takes you on an insiders’ tour of the dramatic process and struggles that go into growing and producing these wines.

The 90-minute documentary follows the stories of Mexican-American winemakers and migrant workers who are essential to the wine business. Featured are winemaker and entrepreneur Vanessa Robledo, who

works with her mother Maria, and acclaimed winemaker Gustavo Brambila. Vanessa’s family has been cultivating grapes since her great-grandfather came to the U.S. from Mexico in the 1940s.

Their stories unfold as wildfires ignite in Napa and Sonoma counties, threatening the livelihoods of those already grappling with a growing labor shortage and climate change.

Although the focus is on the Napa Valley, the film raises larger questions about immigration, politics, and the shifting need for workers in this country.

Airs Monday, May 13, at 11 pm on WMHT-TV.

She Inspires: Grandma Moses

premieres Cynthia Erivo in Concert

Bursting onto the scene with her star-making performance in The Color Purple, Cynthia Erivo already has a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award under her belt, and is now seamlessly making the transition from

Broadway to the big screen. In this concert,

Erivo draws from more hues in her musical palette to produce a soulful evening of song.

Join Chris Wienk, Andy Gregory, and the WEXT Radio crew for two days of the best performing artists from our area on The Local 518 stage at Washington Park Lakehouse for Tulip Fest 2019. This annual Albany event boasts over 150 different kinds of tulips, fine arts exhibits, live music & entertainment, and much more in celebration of Albany's Dutch heritage! Happening during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12: the WEXT Radio crew will present local bands and performers from 1 pm-6 pm each day. Hope to see you there!

2019 Tulip Festival

She Inspires is WMHT’s short-video series that celebrates influential women from history who have made an impact on our region and beyond, from scientists to artists to outstanding athletes. She Inspires can be seen anytime online, and throughout the week on WMHT-TV. The next offering in our series is Anna Mary Robertson Moses who was born in 1860 in Greenwich, New York. Having started as a child, she began painting in earnest in her late 70s. Popularly known as Grandma Moses, the artist was self-taught and described her nostalgic work as old-timey. With a love for the arts and having painted more than 1,000 pictures, Grandma Moses is an example that it is never too late to do something you love. You can watch this video short and many more anytime online at www.wmht.org/sheinspires.

Airs Friday, May 10, at 9 pm on WMHT-TV.

with WEXT Radio

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If you heard that there is going to be a program about Einstein’s general theory of relativity, you might think it will be filled with scientific jargon that is impossible to understand. Quite the opposite! Light Falls is an unforgettable symphony of exquisite music and theatrical performance that takes you on a journey through the universe.

“Albert Einstein’s most beautiful discovery is the general theory of relativity, and I want people to experience that beauty,” said Brian Greene, producer and professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University. To capture the story of Einstein’s discovery, Greene and his partners put together a powerful musical score and immersive visuals that make you feel as though you’re inside the workings of the theory.

Greene joined forces with 59 Productions for extraordinary projection techniques, composer Jeff Beal, and a team of experienced actors. Every word the actors speak comes directly from historical records, so it’s like you’re hearing from the scientists themselves.

As the story unfolds, you’ll see how breakthrough moments and science are interwoven and brought to life, so you can grasp his ideas and his elation when he ultimately “sees the light.”

Airs Wednesday, May 29, at 10 pm on WMHT-TV.

Celebrating 30 years of honoring our servicemen and women…

You’ll have a front-row seat as you join family, friends, and millions of people around the world to thank and remember the men and women in uniform who have served their country.

The 30th Annual National Memorial Day Concert will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 26. Award-winning actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise cohost, and will introduce you to the all-star lineup of musicians, singers, and actors. You’ll also enjoy spectacular performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, and others.

You’ll hear touching stories of service and sacrifice from men and women who have spent years far from home, from spouses and children left behind, and from people wounded in body and soul. It will be a night to remember.

Airs Sunday, May 26, at 8 pm on WMHT-TV.

“I am deeply honored, along with Emilio Estefan, my beloved husband of 40 years, to be the 2019 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song,” said Gloria Estefan in response to the announcement that they have been awarded the Gershwin Prize.

WMHT will air the music special Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Friday, May 3. This is the first time the Gershwin Prize has been awarded to a married couple or to musician-songwriters of Hispanic descent.

Taped live, the program is hosted by Rita Moreno and Andy Garcia and features performances by Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Il Volo, Cyndi Lauper, Emily Estefan, and original cast members of the musical On Your Feet!, and a special presentation by Quincy Jones.

“My life and career in music has been a blessing, and I’m humbled by this amazing honor and to be sharing it with my wife,” said Emilio Estefan. “I can only hope that our careers will influence a new generation of songwriters and producers. Throughout my career, my wish has always been to inspire minorities and to be an example that, with hard work and dedication, all your dreams can come true.”

Airs Friday, May 3, at 9 pm on WMHT-TV.

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Einstein took on the universe…and won!

In June, American Masters is premiering programs that trace the journeys of two men — each different, yet tremendously influential.

Robert Shaw — Man of Many Voices presents an intimate portrait of his life as a choral music conductor and innovator of music in the 20th century. You’ll learn more about his unique gift for crafting and conducting music, the many lives he shaped, and how his work lives on today.

His successes were remarkable; his struggles fierce. As a young man, he overcame a lack of formal musical training with raw talent, hard work, and great communication skills. He rose to the highest levels in an elite group of conductors and

music directors, while bonding with the tens of thousands of amateurs whose worlds he touched.

Throughout the film, you’ll see and hear

archival footage, photographs, and recordings

from different eras mixed

with modern-day interviews. Shaw

believed that music should be a part of everyone’s life. “The arts may indeed be not the luxury of the few, but the last best hope of humanity — to inhabit with joy this planet,” he says.

Terrence McNally also believes in the power of arts to transform society. “We need to love one another more and see how connected we really are. I think that’s the message of art,” he says in Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life.

He too rose above challenges including his abusive alcoholic parents, growing up gay, and his own fight with lung cancer.

You’ll follow his six-decade career as a trailblazing playwright, librettist, scriptwriter, and outspoken LGBTQ activist. In addition to new interviews with McNally, the film features insights from his friends, family, and stars of stage and screen including Christine Baranski, Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, Rita Moreno, and others.

The film is riveting and thought-provoking!

Robert Shaw: Airs Friday, June 21, at 9 pm. Terrence McNally: Airs Friday, June 14, at 9 pm.

presents

Robert Shaw — Man of Many Voices&

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life

Were ancient whales always large mammals roaming the seas? Are birds really dinosaurs? Were elephants once the size of rabbits? Fascinating new information about the origins of whales, crocodiles, and other creatures will be revealed as you watch the premiere of When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time. The two-hour special is part of a new production partnership between PBS and the Smithsonian Channel™.

The film introduces you to the surprising ancestors of animals we know and love. You’ll be amazed when you hear scientists

and experts from around the world reveal unexpected evidence. The film also looks through the lens of

deep time to study the planet today and ask important questions about the future,

and airs on WMHT TV on Wednesday, June 19, at 8 pm.

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Dear WMHT Member,Partnerships are beneficial in so

much of what we do. When WMHT creates programming to keep you informed about what’s happening in our region, we often collaborate with local organizations. When MASTERPIECE works with the BBC and other British groups, they produce beloved favorites such as Victoria and Downton Abbey.

Partnering with loyal viewers like you is essential to bringing you the finest quality programming. We’re grateful for your support and want to hear from you. Tell us — by

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Thank you for everything you do for WMHT.

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Sharon SleicherDirector of Membershipand Fellow WMHT Supporter

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