WCTE Summer Pledge Drive

Grand Canyon Serenade

Airing Saturday, August 6th at 2:30 pm and Sunday August 7th at 2 am

GRAND CANYON SERENADE presents a stunning HD visual portrait of the Grand Canyon region set to the world-class music of some of the most beloved classical music composers such as Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Dvorak. Viewers experience breathtaking panoramas and one of the most dramatic adventures on the planet in a meditative film journey that showcases the beauty and spiritual nature of one of America’s crown jewels.

Daniel O’Donnell: Live from Nashville

Airing: Aug 7th @ 1pm, Aug 9th @ 7pm, Aug 11th @ 9 pm, Aug 13th @ 8:30 pm

Returning to the roots of country music, Daniel O’Donnell does so in a big way with this stunning program that originates from the iconic landmark and “Mother Church of Country Music,” the Ryman Auditorium. The program features a compilation of country and Irish favorites with special guests Charley Pride singing his signature tune “Crystal Chandeliers,” longtime musical companion Mary Duff, talented vocalist and wife Majella O’Donnell and The Daniel O’Donnell Band.

Stop Back Pain with Vijay Vad, MD

Airing Aug 13th @ 8:30 am, Aug 14th @ 11:30 am, Aug 14th @ 10 am

It’s no secret that chronic back pain is a huge medical issue. Now relief is on the way with STOP BACK PAIN WITH VIJAY VAD, M.D. An expert in chronic pain, Dr. Vad demystifies the causes of back pain and shares science-based self-help steps anyone can do for back pain relief. Author of Stop Pain and Back Rx, Dr. Vad continues to develop more effective treatments for back pain with his clinical research, which focuses on back care relief with non-surgical intervention.

The Ed Sullivan Comedy Special

Airing Aug 7th @ 11 pm, Aug 9th @ 12 am, Aug 10th @ 1 am, Aug 12th @ 7 pm

For 23 years, The Ed Sullivan Show featured America's premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week. This special from the Sullivan archives brings back the original stars that defined the history of comedy, in their prime doing their original acts. The talent line-up includes classic bits from Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack Paar, Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge and many more.