March Entertainment that Supports Local Programming

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For the 14th consecutive year, a nationwide study recently confirmed that PBS stations like WTVP are rated #1 in public trust among nationally known institutions. WTVP’s March line up is jam-packed with programs that are worth watching and worth your support. WTVP is commercial free and supported by the community. The majority of our funding comes from local donations…we couldn’t do it without friends like you. So please support your local PBS station by watching and funding these special shows.

Our spectacular programming with the star-studded specials, WTVP reminds you of the reason why we are your go-to channel, a safe haven for your children, a trusted source for your news and information, a front row seat for quality entertainment from around the world and your home for local stories. Without independent public television, important stories might never be told. You will be supporting the best on WTVP and PBS.

March Line Up:

Local Highlights:
Nature Returns to Emiquon Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Barns: An Illinois Story Thursday, March 9 at 8:00 PM
Chicago’s Lakefront Wednesday, March 15 at 8:00 PM

It Plays in Peoria:
Caterpillar Employees Mixed Chorus Thursday, March 16 at 8:00 PM

Favorite Musical Programs:
Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again Saturday, March 4 at 7 PM
Celtic Woman: Destiny Wednesday, March 8 at 8:30 PM
Friar Alessandro: The Voice from Assissi Friday, March 10 at 7:30 pm
Rocktopia Live in Budapest Friday, March 10 at 9 PM
Under the StreetLamp Saturday, March 11 at 5:30 PM
Lawrence Welk TV Treasures Saturday, March 11 at 7 PM
Plus Tom Jones, John Denver, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison & Travis Tritt

Financial & How To’s
Sewing with Nancy: Doodle Stitching Saturday, March 4 at 9AM
Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap Sunday, March 5 at 1:30 PM
Aging Reversed with Miranda Esmonde-White Monday, March 6 at 2 PM
Suze Orman: Financial Solutions Sunday, March 12 at 12 PM

Documentaries/Drama
Best of Trains around North America Monday, March 6 at 8 PM
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller Tuesday, March 7 at 7 PM
Nature: Cats Wednesday, March 8 at 7 PM
Traveling in the 70’s Monday, March 13 at 8 PM
Maya Angelou: American Masters Friday, March 17 at 7:30 PM

Check listings for detailed information. For up-to-date schedules and last-minute changes, visit wtvp.org or facebook.com/WTVP. Tune in, log on and thank you for your support!

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