Happy Holidays From Western Reserve PBS to You!

Happy Holidays From Western Reserve PBS to You!

Western Reserve Public Media presents its 2019 holiday programming schedule on PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1) and Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2).

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	4:30 p.m. PBS Western Reserve A Classic Christmas* Join hosts Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross for this festive, all-star special of favorite carols and popular standards.

Monday, Dec. 2, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	8 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	9:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	Noon PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	1 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Peg + Cat + Holidays “The Christmas Problem,” “The Hanukkah Problem” and “The Penguin Problem” feature math for kids.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	3 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	5 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat have a great time preparing for Christmas.
	7 p.m. Fusion Getting to the Nutcracker Enjoy a behind the scenes look at what it takes each year to produce the Nutcracker Ballet.
	10:30 p.m. Fusion The Magic of Christmas in Alsace* Enjoy a magical Christmas in the small towns and villages of the Alsace region of France.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
	6:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat have a great time preparing for Christmas.

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	8 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	9:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	Noon PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	3 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	5 p.m. Western Reserve PBS Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with Daniel O’Donnell Remember happy childhood memories with Daniel O’Donnell’s classic collection of holiday favorites.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019
	5 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with Daniel O’Donnell Remember happy childhood memories with Daniel O’Donnell’s classic collection of holiday favorites.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
	12:30 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	7 p.m. Fusion Making a New American Nutcracker Join narrator Neve Campbell for interviews with the creative team that brought to life an original Joffrey Ballet production.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019
	6 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Peg + Cat + Holidays “The Christmas Problem,” “The Hanukkah Problem” and “The Penguin Problem” feature math for kids.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019
	7:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	3:30 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	7 p.m. Fusion Hope College Christmas Vespers* Enjoy a holiday tradition for many families from West Michigan and around the country.

Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
	10 p.m. PBS Western Reserve A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
	3 a.m. PBS Western Reserve A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.
	9 p.m. Fusion A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.
	10 p.m. Fusion The Great British Baking Show, Christmas Masterclass 2015* St. Lucia buns, mincemeat and marzipan couronne, French galette and Genoa cake are served.

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019
	4 p.m. Fusion Purdue 85th Anniversary Christmas Show* The Purdue Varsity Glee Club and the University Choir perform holiday favorites and sacred music.

Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	3 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	9 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019
	2 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.
	9:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
	8 p.m. Fusion Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	7 p.m. Fusion Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season Jordan Smith, season nine winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” highlights his Christmas album in concert.

Friday, Dec. 20, 2019
	10 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.

Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019
	3 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.
	7 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Lawrence Welk Show “Christmas” Lawrence joins the gang for “Jingle Bells.” “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is performed by Guy and Ralna.
	7 p.m. Fusion Crane Candlelight Concert: Go Tell It on the Mountain* The Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra present a very special holiday concert.
	8 p.m. Fusion Purdue 85th Anniversary Christmas Show* The Purdue Varsity Glee Club and the University Choir perform holiday favorites and sacred music.
	9 p.m. Fusion The Magic of Christmas in Alsace* Enjoy a magical Christmas in the small towns and villages of the Alsace region of France.

Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019
	4 p.m. Fusion Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.
	7 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Great British Baking Show: Christmas Masterclass 2017* Judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood detail how to make perfect mince pies, Christmas cake and more.
	7:30 p.m. Fusion The Magic of Christmas in Alsace* Enjoy a magical Christmas in the small towns and villages of the Alsace region of France.

Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
	7:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	3:30 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	9 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas at Belmont* Celebrate the holiday season and the musical diversity of Belmont University’s School of Music.

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019
	2 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas at Belmont* Celebrate the holiday season and the musical diversity of Belmont University’s School of Music.
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	8 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	9 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	10 a.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	11 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat have a great time preparing for Christmas.
	Noon PBS Western Reserve Peg + Cat + Holidays “The Christmas Problem,” “The Hanukkah Problem” and “The Penguin Problem” feature math for kids.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	3 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	4 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	5 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	8 p.m. Fusion Great Performances: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn—The Broadway Musical The hit Broadway adaptation of the classic 1942 movie musical showcases an Irving Berlin score.
	7 p.m. Fusion A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.
	8 p.m. PBS Western Reserve A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season’s celebrations with peanut brittle and much more.
	9 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season Jordan Smith, season nine winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” highlights his Christmas album in concert.
	10 p.m. PBS Western Reserve A Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society* The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Fla., performs traditional holiday carols.
	11 p.m. PBS Western Reserve St. Thomas Christmas: Comfort & Joy* The festive performance showcases the university's world-class vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019
	Midnight PBS Western Reserve Christmas at Belmont* Celebrate the holiday season and the musical diversity of Belmont University’s School of Music.
	1 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir Featuring Kristin Chenoweth* The Tabernacle Choir and Kristin Chenoweth showcase favorite holiday music, dancing and storytelling.
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	8 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	9 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	10 a.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	11 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat have a great time preparing for Christmas.
	Noon PBS Western Reserve Peg + Cat + Holidays “The Christmas Problem,” “The Hanukkah Problem” and “The Penguin Problem” feature math for kids.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	3 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	4 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas The Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are disappearing around the globe!
	5 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.
	7 p.m. Fusion The Lawrence Welk Show “Christmas” Lawrence joins the gang for “Jingle Bells.” “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is performed by Guy and Ralna.
	8 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas* Historian Lucy Worsley discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas has Tudor origins.
	8 p.m. Fusion Christmas at Belmont* Celebrate the holiday season and the musical diversity of Belmont University’s School of Music.
	9 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Call the Midwife Holiday Special* Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides due to a nursing shortage.
	9 p.m. Fusion St. Thomas Christmas: Comfort & Joy* The festive performance showcases the university's world-class vocal and instrumental ensembles.
	10 p.m. Fusion A Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society* The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Fla., performs traditional holiday carols.

Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019
	12:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas* Historian Lucy Worsley discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas has Tudor origins.
	1:30 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Call the Midwife Holiday Special* Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides due to a nursing shortage.
	9 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.
	2 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Let’s Go Luna!: Luna’s Christmas Around the World* When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them.

Friday, Dec. 27, 2019
	7 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.
	2:30 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Nature Cat: A Nature Carol* Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.

Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019
	2:30 p.m. Fusion Call the Midwife Holiday Special* Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides due to a nursing shortage.
	4 p.m. Fusion Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas* Historian Lucy Worsley discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas has Tudor origins.
	7 p.m. PBS Western Reserve The Lawrence Welk Show “New Year’s” The Welk Band plays the “Champagne Waltz" and the Lennon Sisters reminisce with “May You Always."

Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019
	2 p.m. Fusion Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas* Historian Lucy Worsley discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas has Tudor origins.

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
	8 p.m. PBS Western Reserve Live from Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration* Ring in the New Year with the New York Philharmonic performing Stephen Sondheim's most beloved works.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
	1 a.m. PBS Western Reserve Live from Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration* Ring in the New Year with the New York Philharmonic performing Stephen Sondheim's most beloved works.
	7 p.m. Fusion The Lawrence Welk Show “New Year’s” The Welk Band plays the “Champagne Waltz" and the Lennon Sisters reminisce with “May You Always."
	8 p.m. Fusion Call the Midwife Holiday Special* Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides due to a nursing shortage.