Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. Friday at 9:45pm.
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A commercial decision to turn Midsomer Deverell's memorial garden into a tea shop proves to be a fatal mistake for some members of the Inkpen family. Friday at 8pm.
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HappinessBroadway director Charlie Summers finds himself back home, working at the local theater. Sunday at 8pm.
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A medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground. Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Sunday at 9pm.
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Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday show. Monday at 8pm.
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A Celebration of HanukkahHost Geoffrey Baer goes on a fun ride through the traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday. Monday at 9:30pm.
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A commercial decision to turn Midsomer Deverell's memorial garden into a tea shop proves to be a fatal mistake for some members of the Inkpen family. Friday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWBroadway director Charlie Summers finds himself back home, working at the local theater. Sunday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWA medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground. Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Sunday at 9pm.
WATCH PREVIEWTony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday show. Monday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWHost Geoffrey Baer goes on a fun ride through the traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday. Monday at 9:30pm.
WATCH NOWTelling the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more!
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Your Health: Hearing Loss & Dementia
A look at the connection between hearing loss and dementia.
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State Circle
The surprise resignation of House Speaker Adrienne Jones and what that means for the upcoming Legislative Session, plus, a program helping veterans restore purpose and strength through movement and outdoor adventures.
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How to pick the perfect Christmas tree, plus, connection between hearing loss and dementia.
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That you Chessie? Maryland surveyors catch monster sturgeon in Eastern Shore creek
What the group at first thought was “a little one” turned out to be the biggest female sturgeon caught by the DNR’s Anadromous Restoration team since their survey started in 2014.
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Episode 1304
Leopold Award Winners; Private Lab Grows Shellfish; Oysters Rockefeller with an Eastern Shore Twist.
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"Still Here" traces the career and journey of renowned comics artist Sanford Green and the students he teaches at Benedict College who are on their way to becoming the next generation of creative voices.
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Be Inspired: Through the Lens of Baltimore Scenes
The story of a photography community that hosts PhotoWalks in Baltimore City.
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What It’s Like to Fly a Plane With No Engine | Outdoors Maryland
In the mountainous Allegany, Maryland, watch members of the Cumberland Soaring Group as they fly 2,000 ft above ground with sail planes–a type of engineless fixed wing aircraft.
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The Maryland Oral History Project: Senator Barbara Mikulski in conversation with Rhea Feikin
Barbara Mikulski reflects on her remarkable life and trailblazing career.
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Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.
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Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
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Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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