Flashback: December 1998

Duke Chapel has been the subject of a few programs we’ve broadcast over the years. The three in our programming database (which only goes back so far, meaning there may be others) are CHRISTMAS EVE IN DUKE CHAPEL, CHRISTMAS IN DUKE CHAPEL and HOLY WEEK AT DUKE CHAPEL. The first dates back to 2018, the latter to 2004 – but the one in the middle, the cover feature of the December 1998 Centerpiece programming guide, was first broadcast 24 years ago. Over the decades, it has been a local holiday favorite and we’ve run it dozens of times during the Christmas season since then.

Sounds Familiar

“I Googled you.”

“I don’t know what that is but it sounds painful.”

Chloe (Nell Tiger Free) to Mr. Stink (Hugh Bonneville), MR. STINK

Wednesday Trivia Question

Who starred as Bernard Bottle in the holiday special BERNARD AND THE GENIE?

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

A new nun and four Chinese orphans arrive unexpectedly at Nonnatus House, causing both joy and chaos. Join the celebrations on the CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Tuesday night at 9 on UNC-TV.

Good news if you’re in the City of Brotherly Love on January 26. Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect) will join the Philadelphia Orchestra next month for the Academy of Music 162nd Anniversary Concert and Ball fundraiser.

Sounds Familiar

“Dear Santie Claus. Me no care what kind cookies you bring me. You surprise Cookie Monster, okay?” – Cookie Monster (Frank Oz), typing a letter to Santa on the 1978 special Christmas Eve On Sesame Street

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Trace Christianity’s evolution from a small movement to the largest religion in the world in a compelling six-part series. Join author and history professor Jonathan Phillips for THE ROAD FROM CHRIST TO CONSTANTINE – beginning Tuesday night at 10 on UNC-EX.

Did you know Dame Judi Dench received an award last week in Santa Barbara? Check out 13 Things We Learned About Judi Dench At Her Santa Barbara Tribute.

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

The holiday season continues with specials galore. Tuesday night at 9, tune into our North Carolina Channel for Holidays at Murray State – a one hour sojourn in sight and sound through Murray State University and the Purchase area of western Kentucky.

If there’s anyone deserving of a statue it’s Fred Rogers. The late Mr. Rogers was honored with the bronze likeness in his hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The statue of Rogers, clad in trademark sweater and tennis shoes, was unveiled in a public ceremony earlier in the month.

Thursday night, the Raleigh Ringers bring a delightful reverence to the holiday season with a UNC-TV favorite. Don’t miss Raleigh Ringers: One Winter Evening at Meymandi – Thursday at 10 on UNC-TV.

Sherlock‘s Martin Freeman stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last week to talk of his various roles and – amusing or unfortunately (depending on your view) – racy fan art.

Friday night, Live From Lincoln Center is building a bridge between cultures and artistry. Join award-winning, world-famous violinist Joshua Bell for Joshua Bell’s Seasons of Cuba. Friday night at 9 on UNC-TV.

And finally: Helen Mirren plays with puppies. That’s right – Helen Mirren plays with puppies!

A Bit Of A Stink

A while back, I talked about the delightful family comedy Mr. Stink (with Downton Abbey‘s Hugh Bonneville in the title role). I also said I would mention it if we ran the seasonal favorite again this year. Well, good news! Mr. Stink is scheduled to air on UNC-MX on December 7 at 2am and again on December 10 at 9pm. Check it out if you like your holiday fare fun and funky.