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September 11 – 13 

Legends of Motown and Soul: Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Four Tops, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye

12:10 pm 
Gladys Knight & the Pips featuring Ray Charles 
This 1977 television music special features Gladys Knight & the Pips in concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring special performances by Ray Charles. Highlights include “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “How Can You Say That Ain't Love,” “I Can See Clearly Now,” “Georgia On My Mind,” and many more. (1977, HBO)  

1:25 pm 
The Four Tops in Concert 
This television concert special, recorded at the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts in Florida, features the vocal stylings of the Motown quartet the Four Tops, performing hits including “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Reach Out (I'll Be There),” “Main Street People,” “When She Was My Girl,” and more. (2000, PBS) 

2:25 pm 
Great Performances: Unforgettable, With Love: Natalie Cole Sings the Songs of Nat King Cole 
Recorded live at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, this television special features Natalie Cole singing the songs of her father Nat King Cole, including “The Very Thought of You,” “Smile,” “For Sentimental Reasons,” and “Unforgettable,” where Natalie sings alongside archival video footage of her father performing the song. (1992, PBS) 

3:30 pm 
Soundstage: Aretha Franklin 
This television special, recorded at the Park West Nightclub in Chicago, features Aretha Franklin performing some of her most beloved hit songs including, “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Think,” “Respect,” “Love is the Key,” and more. (1985, PBS) 

4:30 pm 
Marvin Gaye: The Real Thing – In Performance, 1964-1981 
Released in 2006 by Reelin' in the Years Productions and Universal Music Group, this anthology of Marvin Gaye performances features “Hitch Hike,” “Can I Get a Witness,” “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” with Tammi Terrell, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “What's Going On.” and many more live performances over his extensive career. (2006, Reelin in the Years Productions, Universal Music Group) 

12:30 pm 
Bear in the Big Blue House: “All You Need is Love” 
This episode is all about love! Bear talks about the ways in which one can show people they are loved, and his friends Pip and Pop arrive to talk about the things they love. He later helps his friends Tutter and Ojo resolve a conflict, and the group sings a song about friendship. (1998, Disney Channel) 

12:55 pm 
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: “Friend, In Deed” / “Donkey for a Day” 
In “Friend, In Deed,” Rabbit becomes frustrated that Pooh is borrowing too much honey, so he makes it seem like he is moving away. Worried his friend is leaving, Pooh tries to mend the friendship. In “Donkey for a Day,” Piglet becomes concerned for Eeyore when he is sitting alone, so he gathers the group to think of ways to cheer him up. (1988, ABC) 

1:20 pm 
The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine 
In this episode, the Care Bears, led by Tenderheart Bear, set out on a mission to stop the evil Professor Coldheart and his sidekick Frostbite from using their invention “Careless Ray Contraption” from freezing the town’s children. (1984, Syndicated) 

1:45 pm 
The Berenstain Bears: “Trouble at School” / “Count Their Blessings” 
In “Trouble at School,” Brother stays home from school, and avoids doing the math homework Sister brought home for him. When he fails his math test the next day, he must bring it home for his parents to sign. In “Count Their Blessings,” Mama and Papa remind Brother and Sister to be grateful for what they have after asking to buy more toys and video games. (2003, PBS) 

2:30 pm 
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: “Stripes” / “Monkey See, Monkey Do Better” 
In “Stripes,” Tigger’s stripes disappear after he takes a bath, leaving him with an identity crisis. In “Monkey See, Monkey Do Better,” Pooh and his friends become concerned they are being replaced in Christopher Robin’s life by a wind-up monkey named Bruno, so they compete with him to prove they are better. (1988, ABC) 

2:55 pm 
Sesame Street: “Baby Bear’s Birthday” 
In this episode, with special guest Julia Roberts, Baby Bear has trouble deciding if he wants to invite Goldilocks to his birthday party because she always eats his porridge and breaks his chair. When he asks Tully for advice, Tully’s opinion only makes Baby Bear’s decision more difficult. (1996, PBS) 

3:55 pm 
Yogi Bear: “Hoodwinked Bear” (1960) / “Gleesome Threesome” (1961) / “Do Or Diet” (1961) / “Yogi in the City” (1961) 
It’s time for a pic-a-nic! This compilation of four short Yogi Bear cartoons features Yogi and Boo Boo up to their usual hijinks within their national park home, often to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith. (1959, Syndication) 

4:25 pm 
We Bare Bears: “Our Stuff” / "Food Truck” / “Burrito” / “Jean Jacket” / “Sushi Ninjas” / “The Road” 
Enjoy six short episodes of the animated Cartoon Network series We Bare Bears about the adventures of three adopted bears: Grizzly, Panda, and Ice Bear as they find ways to adapt to life surrounded by humans in San Francisco, beginning with the series premiere episode “Our Stuff.” (2015, Cartoon Network) 

12:10 pm 
30 Rock: "Tracy Does Conan" 
In this episode, Jenna is upset when Jack replaces her with Tracy as a guest on Conan's show, fearing she's not respected. Meanwhile, Liz races against time to keep Tracy from behaving as he did during his last chaotic appearance. (2006, NBC) 

12:30 pm 
The Office: "The Injury" 
When Michael burns his foot on his George Forman grill, he finds a way to make it everyone else's problem in the office. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam are suspicious when Dwight suddenly begins treating Pam like his best friend. (2006, NBC) 

12:55 pm 
Parks and Recreation: "April and Andy's Fancy Party" 
April and Andy invite everyone from the Parks and Recreation department to Andy's home for a special party they're throwing, with a surprising twist for the purpose of the party. (2011, NBC) 

1:20 pm 
Seinfeld: "The Soup Nazi" 
After Kramer raves about a soup shop he loves, Jerry shares the owner's strict ordering rules with George and Elaine. When neither of them takes Jerry seriously, they receive a harsh declaration: "No soup for you!" (1995, NBC) 

1:45 pm 
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: "Pilot" 
In this series premiere episode, Detective Jake Peralta and Detective Amy Santiago are in a competition to see who can make the most arrests. In the middle of bragging about his most recent arrest, he makes a bad first impression on the squad's new captain: the no-nonsense Captain Raymond Holt. (2013, NBC) 

2:10 pm 
The Good Place: “Pilot” / “Flying” 
In this series two-part premiere episode, Eleanor Shellstrop finds herself in a strange office and is welcomed by Michael, who tells her she has died and to not worry – she's in the "Good Place." Eleanor spends her first days getting settled in her house, meeting other residents, and spending time with her soulmate, Chidi Anagonye. (2016, NBC) 

2:55 pm 
Will & Grace: “Coffee and Commitment” 
When Will finally grows tired of constantly paying for everything for Grace, he refuses to let her sign her name to a wedding gift for their friends, leaving Grace to scramble for a gift. Meanwhile, Jack develops an addition to caffeine after frequent coffee shop visits to see the cute barista, and Karen encourages him to take a break from coffee. She joins him in solidarity, and the pair quickly finds this is a challenge with which they may not succeed. (2001, NBC) 

3:20 pm 
The West Wing: ”Pilot” 
This pilot episode of Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking show introduces audiences to the senior staff at the White House under President Josiah Bartlett. The day begins with each member of the staff receiving news the President has been in a bicycle accident, and rush to the White House to deal with the problem. But as one problem is solved, others arise as the day unfolds. (1999, NBC) 

4:10 pm 
This Is Us: “Pilot” 
This series premiere about the lives of the intergenerational Pearson family, told in multiple intersecting timelines, introduces audiences to Jack and Rebecca on the day Rebecca gives birth, and moves around to each member of the "Big Three" in the Pearson family. (2016, NBC) 

4:55 pm 
Law & Order: SVU: “Parasites” 
When Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are called to investigate a murder, their search takes a surprising turn when they meet the victim's sister. (2001, NBC) 

12:30 pm, 2:25 pm, 4:20 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space" 
In this series premiere episode, Ms. Frizzle and her class plan to take a trip to the planetarium to learn about outer space but are disappointed when they find it is closed. However, when Ms. Frizzle turns the Magic School Bus into a rocket, the class finds an even better way to learn about the solar system. 

12:55 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:45 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed" 
In this episode, the class is preparing their garden to be featured on the cover of PLANT IT! Magazine, but Phoebe's plot is empty. When she explains her flowers are at her previous school and needs to retrieve it, Ms. Frizzle seizes the opportunity to turn the Magic School Bus into a ladybug to teach the students about seeds. (1994, PBS) 

1:25 pm, 3:20 pm, 5:15 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top" 
In this episode, the Magic School Bus transforms into a submarine and takes the class underwater, learning about tectonic plates and underwater volcanoes, and how islands are formed and discovered. (1995, PBS) 

1:55 pm, 3:50 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Under Construction" 
In this episode, Ms. Frizzle and her students plan to take a trip to a suspension bridge, but their plans are derailed after they are accidentally shrunk to two inches tall and trapped in the bathroom after being chased by a student's toddler brother. Together, they learn about bridges and use everyday items to help them build their own bridge and find an escape. (1996, PBS)

12:30 pm 
Batman: “Hizzonner the Penguin” 
In part one of this two-part episode, arch-criminal the Penguin claims that he has reformed and runs for mayor of Gotham City, and Batman runs against him. (1966, ABC) 
 
1:00 pm 
Batman: “Dizzoner the Penguin” 
In part two of this two-part episode, Batman wins the mayoral election over his opponent, the Penguin, but resigns in favor of Mayor Linseed. (1966, ABC) 

1:30 pm 
Spider-Man: “The Kilowatt Kaper” / “The Peril of Parafino” 
In "The Kilowatt Kaper," the villain Electro escapes prison and wreaks havoc by taking the city's electrical supply and demanding a ransom. In "The Peril of Parafino," Spider-Man faces Parafino, a wax museum owner, who wants to turn Spider-Man into a wax figure for his new exhibit. (1967, ABC) 

1:55 pm 
The Fantastic Four: “Three Predications of Dr. Doom” 
In this episode, Dr. Doom hopes to gain world domination by attempting to strip the Fantastic Four of their superhuman strengths before using his “tidal impeller,” a mechanism that causes dangerous tidal waves to occur in every major global city. (1967, ABC) 

2:20 pm 
Super Friends: “Battle at the Earth’s Core” 
In this episode, the Wonder Twins, while investigating a series of unexplained storms at sea, are carried via whirlpool to an underground city where they are captured by evil Tar Men. Will the other members of the Justice League rescue them before it’s too late? (1978, ABC) 

2:45 pm 
Challenge of the Super Friends: “The Final Challenge”  
When Vartoo, a powerful alien warrior, abducts members of the Super Friends and Legion of Doom, the two rival teams must compete against each other in a series of high-stakes games to save themselves and the universe. (1978, ABC) 

3:10 pm 
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends: “The Crime of all Centuries” 
Spider-Man must save the day when Kraven the Hunter plans to take over New York City by hatching a dinosaur army. (1981, NBC) 

3:35 pm 
Justice League: Secret Society 
In this two-part episode, the Justice League partakes in training exercises meant to repair the internal friction within the group. Sensing the team’s weaknesses, Gorilla Grodd creates a group of his own, the Secret Society, assembled to bring the Justice League down. (2003, Cartoon Network) 

4:20 pm 
Superman: The Animated Series: “Hand of Fate” 
In this episode, a burglar breaks into the department of archaeology at Metropolis University and, through the power of an ancient stone tablet, turns into the demon lord Karkull. He evades Superman and holds hostages inside the Daily Planet. Needing help to fight Karkull, Superman turns to Dr. Fate, who shares he has retired from active heroics but may still be able to help. (1997, HUB) 

4:50 pm 
Batman: The Animated Series: “Moon of the Wolf” 
When a security guard for the Gotham Zoo is attached by a werewolf-like creature, Batman sets out to investigate. But when Batman himself is captured by the werewolf, will he escape and save Gotham City from terror? (1992, HUB) 

5:20 pm 
Batman: The Animated Series: “Terror in the Sky” 
In this episode, Man-Bat has returned after a previous encounter with Batman. But is this villain Dr. Kirk Langstrom, who Batman fears is taking his mutagenic serum again, or is it a mysterious foe yet to be revealed? (1992, HUB)