Welcome
Dear Member:
Welcome to December and the official start of winter!
I hope you are finding time during the busy holiday season to relax, spend time with family and enjoy your public television stations onair and online.
If you’re still looking for gift ideas this holiday season, Passport – our streaming video service – is a wonderful benefit available with a yearly membership to ThinkTV or CET. Passport offers access to thousands of episodes of your favorite PBS shows.
I want to thank everyone who visited Front Street Studios in Dayton, the new home of The Art Show, and connected with program host Rodney Veal during downtown Dayton’s First Friday events. Also, thank you to everyone who attended Books by the Banks at Cincinnati & Hamilton County’s Public Library main campus and stopped by the CET/ThinkTV table to chat with station staff.
This month at CET, our Education team will host another Ready to Learn Super Saturday, a professional development event for early childhood educators, where attendees will enjoy free, hands-on workshops, books, supplies, gift card raffles and other giveaways.
On the local production side, you’ll find new broadcast episodes of Stephanie’s Recipe Journal, The Art Show, and SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar, as well as new podcast episodes of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By and Brick by Brick.
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Officers
Stephanie Amlung, Chair
Brian Hylander, Vice Chair
Brian Silverberg, Treasurer
Beth Hartman, Secretary
Kitty Lensman, Ex-Officio, President & CEO
Trustees
Shannon Cox
Charles Danis
Jennifer Damiano
Dr. Roshni Dasgupta
Jason Hightower
Stephanie Hogue
Chara Fisher
Jackson
Dr. Alvin Jones
Barbara Kellar
Kellie Kulka
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without festive programming. The midwives of Nonnatus House are delivering more babies and drama in the Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025, set in both London and Hong Kong. Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir features Tony Award-winner Ruthie Miles and actor Dennis Haysbert. Great Performances: Nutcracker from English National Ballet is a reimagining of the classic ballet featuring more than 100 dancers and musicians. American Masters “Starring Dick Van Dyke” celebrates the life and career of the entertainer with exclusive footage, photos and home movies. Happiness, a new musical comedy series, debuts this month and centers on an amateur theatrical group in Tauranga, New Zealand.
From community events to educational workshops to local productions and PBS national programming – it’s all available to the communities we serve because of you. Thank you for supporting CET and ThinkTV.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Kitty Lensman President & CEO CET and ThinkTV
Eric Meilstrup
Chris Owens
Karen Spina
Ron Swift
Dave Taylor
Dave Williams
Ryan Ytterberg
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December Highlights
American Masters “Starring Dick Van Dyke”
Friday, December 12, at 9pm on CET and CET Arts
Saturday, December 13, at 9pm on ThinkTV16
Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s extraordinary showbiz legacy in honor of his 100th birthday. Known for films like Mary Poppins and his classic CBS sitcom, this legendary entertainer has delighted audiences on screen and stage for more than eight decades.
Happiness – Series Premiere
Sunday, December 14, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16
After working his way to the top of the musical theatre world, Charlie Summers finds himself back home at the local community musical theater. The eclectic cast and crew may lack professionalism, but certainly not passion.
Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
Monday, December 15, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16
Encore presentation at 9:30pm
Internationally-renowned guest artists and narrators Ruthie Ann Miles and Dennis Haysbert star alongside a 360-member choir and 150-member orchestra as they share the songs and stories that make Christmas so memorable for millions across the world.
Great
Performances “Nutcracker from English National Ballet”
Tuesday, December 16, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16
The English National Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday favorite to dazzling life in a new production, reset in Edwardian-era London. Clara and her enchanted nutracker doll journey to a fantastical realm where anything is possible.
Call the Midwife Holiday Special
Thursday, December 25, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16
Set in both Poplar and Hong Kong, the 2025 holiday special follows the senior members of Nonnatus House on a mercy mission to the Asian city while the younger midwives remain at Nonnatus House in London.
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CET All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) (7pm)
Joe Bonamassa: Tales of Time (R of 12/1 at 8pm) Have Guitar Will Travel World “Scottish Highlands”
THINKTV14 Celtic Tenors: Live at the Empire* Foo Fighters - Live at Wembley Stadium* THINKTV16
and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
CET All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas in the Dales This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) (R of 11/29 at 8pm)
THINKTV14 Gregorian: Pure Chants Live in Prague (R of 12/2 at 9:30pm) Tim Janis: Our Natural World - Returning to Earth*
THINKTV16 All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas in the Dales Celtic Tenors: Live at the Empire (R of 11/29 at 8pm)
CET Antiques Roadshow "The Gen X Years" Antiques Roadshow "Junk in the Trunk 13" POV "Between Goodbyes"*
THINKTV14 To The Ends of the Earth: Avian Chronicles Extinction: The Facts
World's Most Scenic River Journeys "The Potomac, USA"
THINKTV16 Antiques Roadshow "The Gen X Years" Antiques Roadshow "Junk in the Trunk 13" A Celebration of Hanukkah*
CET Finding Your Roots "Fighters" Finding Your Roots "Forgotten Journeys" FRONTLINE
THINKTV14 Mary Berry's Highland Christmas
Ridley Season 2 "The Memory Jar, Part 1" (Episode 7 of 8) A Celebration of Hanukkah*
THINKTV16 Finding Your Roots "Fighters" Finding Your Roots "Forgotten Journeys" FRONTLINE
CET Nature "Canada: Surviving the Wild North" NOVA "Ice Age Footprints" NOVA "Hunt for the Oldest DNA"
THINKTV14 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip "Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson"
Velvet Season 2 "Goodbyes" (Episode 12 of 13)
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
THINKTV16 Nature "Canada: Surviving the Wild North" NOVA "Ice Age Footprints" NOVA "Hunt for the Oldest DNA"
* denotes new programs
CET Antiques Roadshow "The Gen X Years" (R of 12/8 at 8pm) Brick By Brick (R of 11/27 at 9pm) America’s Forests “US Capitol Christmas Tree” The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come
THINKTV14 Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen "Destination Unknown" Midsomer Murders "Murder On St. Malley's Day"
THINKTV16 This Old House "Community Carpenters" Ask This Old House "Sustainable Grass" Brick By Brick (R of 11/27 at 9pm) America’s Forests “US Capitol Christmas Tree” POV “Between Goodbyes”*
CET Washington Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke"*
THINKTV14 Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers Royal Flying Doctor Service Season 3 "Sieve & Sort" (Episode 1 of 8)* Come and See! A Concordia Christmas*
THINKTV16 Washington Week with the Atlantic GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer Craft in America "Celebration" 91st Annual Purdue Christmas Show*
CET A Celebration of Hanukkah* American Masters “Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around” Craft in America “Holiday”
THINKTV14 Movie: "Emma" CLOWN by Quentin Blake The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 3 (Episode 2 of 4)
THINKTV16 Julie Andrews Forever American Masters "Starring Dick Van Dyke"*
CET Happiness (Episode 1 of 6)* Happiness (Episode 2 of 6)*
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "To All Our Boys" (Episode 1 of 7) All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "Holding The Baby" (Episode 2 of 7)
THINKTV14 Antiques Roadshow "The Gen X Years" A Celebration of Hanukkah (R of 12/9 at 10pm) Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow Songs at the Center “Amythyst Khia”
THINKTV16
(Episode 1 of 6)*
(Episode 2 of 6)*
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "To All Our Boys" (Episode 1 of 7)
CET Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir*
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "Holding The Baby" (Episode 2 of 7)
Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (R of 8pm)
THINKTV14 Nature "Canada: Surviving the Wild North" NOVA “Ice Age Footprints”
World’s Most Scenic River Journeys “Guadalquivir, Spain”
THINKTV16 Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir* Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (R of 8pm)
CET Great Performances "Nutcracker from English National Ballet"*
THINKTV14 Christmas in the Cotswolds*
American Masters “Ten Times Better”* FRONTLINE
Ridley Season 2 “The Memory Jar, Part 2” (Episode 8 of 8) The Holidays at Murray State*
THINKTV16 Great Performances "Nutcracker from English National Ballet"* American Masters “Ten Times Better”* FRONTLINE
CET Nature "Santa's Wild Home" NOVA "Polar Extremes"
THINKTV14 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip "Esther Rantzen CBE and Rebecca Wilcox"
Velvet Season 2 "A Wedding and a Funeral" (Episode 13 of 13)
THINKTV16 Nature "Santa's Wild Home" NOVA "Polar Extremes"
CET Antiques
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
United States Army Field Band: Sound The Bells*
at Westminster: An Evening of Readings and Carols THINKTV14
Storybook: Theater of the Mind*
Flying Doctor Service Season 3 "Separation Anxiety" (Episode 2 of 8)*
Gibson Holiday: A Soundcheck Special Ball and Vase THINK
A Christmas with Sir John Rutter at Preston Hollow
Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful! A Southern Celtic Christmas Concert THINKTV14
"The Bells of St. Mary's" The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 3(Episode 3 of 4)
(Episode 3 of 6)*
(Episode 4 of 6)*
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 “Homecoming” (Episode 3 of 7)
THINKTV14 Antiques Roadshow "Vintage San Antonio, Hour 2" The Healing
THINKTV16
(Episode 3 of 6)*
(Episode 4 of 6)*
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 “Homecoming” (Episode 3 of 7)
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "Uninvited Guests" (Episode 4 of 7)
Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow Songs at the Center "Tia Sillers”
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "Uninvited Guests" (Episode 4 of 7)
CET Antiques Roadshow "Wags to Riches" Mary Berry's Highland Christmas Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
THINKTV14 Nature "Santa's Wild Home" NOVA "Polar Extremes"
THINKTV16 Antiques Roadshow "Wags to Riches" Mary Berry's Highland Christmas Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
CET American Masters “Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around” Great Performances “Nutcracker from English National Ballet” (R of 12/16 at 8pm) Christmas on the Danube
THINKTV14 Season of Light: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir The Magic of Christmas In Alsace A Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society: Joyful Sounds
THINKTV16 American Masters “Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around” Great Performances “Nutcracker from English National Ballet” (R of 12/16 at 8pm)
CET Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (R of 12/15 at 8pm)
European Christmas Markets WED 24
THINKTV14 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip "Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins"
Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah
Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers (R of 12/12 at 8pm) Noel Triumphant
THINKTV16 Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (R of 12/15 at 8pm)
CET Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025*
Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025 (R of 8pm)
THINKTV14 Christmas in the Cotswolds (R of 12/16 at 8pm) Midsomer Murders “Worm in the Bud”
THINKTV16 Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025*
Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025 (R of 8pm)
CET Washington Week with the Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety Tina Turner: One Last Time
THINKTV14 Hollywood In Utah* Royal Flying Doctor Service Season 3 "Source Control" (Episode 3 of 8)* Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa
THINKTV16 Washington Week with the Atlantic GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful! Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa
CET Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic Liona Boyd: A Winter Fantasy
THINKTV14 Movie: "My Week with Marilyn" The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 3 (Episode 4 of 4)
THINKTV16 Great Performances "The Magic of Spirituals" Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety Hollywood in Utah*
(Episode 5 of 6)*
(Episode 6 of 6)*
(Episode
THINKTV14 Antiques Roadshow "Wags to Riches" The Real McCoy The World According to Polka "Let's Go Bowling" Songs at the Center “Compilation Show”
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5 "Pair Bond" (Episode 5 of 7)
Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Season 5 "Glass Half Full" (Episode 6 of
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SATURDAYS
6:00am Mister Rogers 12:30pm Cooking Block
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8:00am Arthur 2:30pm The Life of Loi
8:30am Wild Kratts 3:00pm Growing a Greener World
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9:30am OutSCIder Classroom 4:00pm MotorWeek
10:00am This Old House 4:30pm My MentorsMoney
10:30am Ask This Old House 5:00pm Various 11:00am American Woodshop 6:00pm PBS News Weekend
11:30am Painting with Nicholas Hankins 6:30pm Rick Steves Noon Milk Street 7:00pm Lawrence Welk
SUNDAYS
6:00am Mister Rogers 11:30am To The Contrary 6:30am Daniel Tiger Noon Wealth Track
7:00am Carl the Collector 12:30pm White House Chronicle
7:30am Wild Kratts 1:00pm Brick by Brick
8:00am Odd Squad 1:30pm Energy Switch
8:30am Weather Hunters 2:00pm Various
9:00am Nature Cat 4:00pm Our Ohio + Various
9:30am Molly of Denali 5:30pm The Art Show
10:00am SciGirls 6:00pm PBS News Weekend
10:30am OutSCIder Classroom 6:30pm Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 11:00am State of Ohio 7:00pm Various
Holiday Appetizer Inspiration From Stephanie’s Recipe Journal
Elevate your holiday entertaining this year with simple, make-ahead appetizers appetizers, which we’re featuring in a new episode of Stephanie’s Recipe Journal . These recipes are festive, flavorful and sure to impress at any party this season, from sweet and savory bacon-wrapped dates for your next family Christmas party to zesty marinated olives to kick off the New Year’s Eve countdown.
Other featured dishes include flaky prosciutto, homemade pesto and gruyere pinwheels as well as homemade mulled cider. With tips for prepping ahead and serving with ease, this episode with Stephanie is your go-to guide for stress-free, festive holiday hosting.
Tune in Saturday, December 20, at 12:30pm on Think TV 16 and 1:30pm on CET, and Tuesday, December 23, at 10:30am on Think TV 14. Episodes of Stephanie’s Recipe Journal are available to watch for free on the PBS App. You can also find clips on our YouTube channel @stephaniesrecipejournal. Learn more at CETconnect.org/stephanie or thinktv.org/stephanie.
Contemporary Dance, Abstract Art and Public Displays on The Art Show
Discover how local organizations in Southwest Ohio are shaping our communities in a new episode of The Art Show this month. Take a look at how the Dayton Dance Initiative is redefining the city’s contemporary dance scene through collaboration and creativity. Then, in Cincinnati, witness how artist Rebecca Barker creates abstract work that shimmers and shines. And in Cleveland, a once abandoned parking lot has transformed into a gathering place in the city’s AsiaTown, filled with public art by local Asian American artists. Tune in Saturday, December 13, at 6pm on CET or Sunday, December 14, at 5:30pm on Think TV 16. You can also stream episodes anytime on the PBS App.
For more arts happenings in Southwest Ohio, check out our locally-produced podcast Rodney Veal’s Inspired By on our website or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! You can also read more on the “Arts Off 75” blog and our producer’s blogs. Learn more at CETconnect.org/theartshow or thinktv.org/theartshow.
Member Spotlight: Diane H. From Clayton, Ohio
Diane has been a proud member of Think TV for 37 years. Her dedication to PBS stems from her love of its thoughtful, high-quality programming she can’t find anywhere else. “Think TV fills my cup, so I need to support it,” Diane said.
From insightful news coverage to inspiring documentaries, Diane enjoys the incredible variety of programming that PBS offers. The State of Ohio , a weekly news program spotlighting the latest happenings at the Statehouse and throughout the Buckeye State, keeps her informed about our legislature and local issues that often go uncovered elsewhere.
Diane says she can’t remember a time when PBS wasn’t part of her Sunday nights. When she’s home in the evenings, she tunes in to programs like PBS News and mysteries on Masterpiece . She also records many of the acclaimed history series, especially those by Ken Burns, and watches them whenever she has time to unwind. Diane says Ken Burns is her favorite PBS personality. She praises the way he captures American history and culture with such careful research and storytelling.
“PBS satisfies my incurable curiosity,” Diane said. Her long-standing commitment helps make our mission possible, and we’re so grateful for her continued support and enthusiasm.
Empowering Families for a Brighter Future
Every day, small changes can lead to big improvements in your family’s health. That’s why we’ve partnered with Omega CDC in the Hope Zone to offer resources to help you build a healthier lifestyle. From out-of-school time learning and healthy eating to financial stability and community engagement, adjusting your lifestyle can lead to a more successful future for your children and the children in your community. As part of our partnership, we’re focusing on four areas. Learn more below and visit thinktv.org/education/hopezone/ to see how you can connect.
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference: Every day, small changes can lead to big improvements in your family’s health. Healthy habits like getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating fruits and vegetables can boost energy levels and improve overall well-being. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Hope Zone to offer resources to help you build a healthier lifestyle.
Education Goes Beyond the Classroom: Education doesn’t stop when school is over for the day. Studies show that children who engage with PBS KIDS content are more likely to thrive in school and
beyond. PBS KIDS content sparks creativity, builds problem-solving skills, and makes learning fun! By exploring PBS KIDS together, you’re helping your child thrive, both in school and life.
Financial Stability Plays a Key Role in a Child’s Wellbeing: Every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. Did you know that financial stability plays a key role in your child’s well-being and success? By building good financial habits today, you’re setting your family up for a brighter tomorrow. Whether it’s budgeting, saving, or managing debt, small steps can make a big difference. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Hope Zone to offer resources to help you take control of your financial future.
Stronger Communities = Stronger Families: When people come together, something powerful happens — communities grow stronger and families feel more connected. Taking part in local life, whether it’s lending a hand, showing up for neighborhood events, or simply getting to know the people around you can make a real difference in your family’s health and happiness. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Hope Zone to offer resources that help you connect with your community.
Station News
Cincinnati Photographers & Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra CEO
Featured on SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar
This month SHOWCASE with Barbara Kellar features Robert McGrath, President and CEO of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, in a new episode premiering on Saturday, December 13. Host Barbara sits down with McGrath as he shares his vision for the CSO and what this exciting new chapter means for the future of one of the nation’s leading orchestras. We will also be airing an encore presentation of “Cincinnati’s Award-Winning Photographers,” featuring Robert Flischel, Ainsley
Kellar and Melvin Grier, three acclaimed artists whose images capture the beauty and heart of our region.
Tune in on Saturdays at 6:30pm on CET and Sundays at 8:30pm on CET Arts to watch as Barbara Kellar sits down with guests whose work inspires creativity, compassion and connection. If you miss the broadcast, you can stream episodes of SHOWCASE with Barabra Kellar anytime at CETconnect.org/showcase.
Make Your 2025 Year-End Charitable Donation
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We’ll send them a personalized welcome card, membership card and bandana. If you send us a photo of them wearing it, we’ll post it on social media and include it in a future on-air video!
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We are looking for gift cards, unique items, and experiences.
Auction donors and sponsors can receive on-air, online, and print recognition for their generosity. Early Bird donors who donate before January 26, 2026 receive even more exposure!
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CET Create - Education & How-To Shows
CET Arts - Drama & Art Showcase
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Please Deliver Between 11/23/25 –11/30/25
“Nutcracker from English National Ballet”
The English National Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday favorite to dazzling life in a new production, reset in Edwardian-era London.
Thank you to the Ellen & Richard Berghamer Foundation for the generous support of the monthly Member Magazine.
Coming in January
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece –Season 6
It’s 1945, and the Skeldale family is stepping into a new chapter that is shaped by change, hope and the opportunities that come with a more peaceful future.
Miss Scarlet – Season 6
As Eliza and Blake’s once-fraught relationship evolves, they find working together may be a tricky prospect. Meanwhile, a new detective settles in at Scotland Yard.
Bookish
In post-war London, Gabriel Book, a literary enthusiast and bookseller, combines his day job with his favorite hobby – helping solve murder cases.
