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Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter
S54 E4 Length 1:23:55 Premiere Date 10/30/26

Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours
S54 E3 Length 1:23:45 Premiere Date 10/23/26

Great Performances at the Met: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
S54 E2 Length 1:52:04 Premiere Date 10/18/26

Broadway's Best 2019
Preview Length 00:26 Premiere Date 11/01/19

In Memoriam: Diahann Carroll
Clip Length 01:07 Premiere Date 10/04/19

Interview with The Sea Witch
Clip Length 03:14 Premiere Date 12/15/11

Interview with The Poet
Clip Length 03:43 Premiere Date 12/15/11

Interview with John Neumeier
Clip Length 04:15 Premiere Date 12/15/11

Interview with The Princess
Clip Length 03:08 Premiere Date 12/15/11

PBS Arts from New York: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central...
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 12/02/11

Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 10/27/11

Miami City Ballet's Edward Villella
Clip Length 06:47 Premiere Date 10/27/11

Harry Connick, Jr. About being on Great Performances
Clip Length 01:30 Premiere Date 02/24/11

Interview with Patrick Stewart
Clip Length 03:16 Premiere Date 04/14/10

A Ballet in Sneakers: Jerome Robbins and Opus Jazz
Clip Length 09:48 Premiere Date 04/13/10

Improvisations, Movement #3
Clip Length 04:26 Premiere Date 03/23/10

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Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter - S52 E16

A hit-filled tribute to master songwriter, storyteller, musician and performer Jimmy Webb, whose iconic hits include "Up, Up and Away," "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "Didn't We" and "MacArthur Park."

  • Friday October 30, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday October 30, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET
  • Sunday November 1, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET
  • Sunday November 1, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET

Romeo & Juliet - S52 E17

The Free Shakespeare in the Park production of the timeless tale of two young lovers from warring families.

  • Friday November 13, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday November 13, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET
  • Sunday November 15, 2026 2:30 am ET on KET
  • Sunday November 15, 2026 1:30 am CT on KET

Dudamel's Inaugural Season with NY Phil - S53 E9

The New York Philharmonic's 2026 - 2027 season kicks off with Gustvo Dudamel at the helm, featuring Mahler's dynamic Symphony No. 5 and the world premiere of Tania Leon's Imagenes mestizas.

  • Friday November 20, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday November 20, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET
  • Sunday November 22, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET
  • Sunday November 22, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET

Josh Groban: An Evening at Union Chapel - S53 E7

Filmed in November 2025, this unforgettable concert film captures a performance by Josh Groban at London's historic Union Chapel. Groban is at the top of his craft as he unveils new songs and unique interpretations of all-time favorites in an intimate setting.

  • Saturday November 28, 2026 1:30 am ET on KET
  • Saturday November 28, 2026 12:30 am CT on KET
  • Sunday November 29, 2026 3:30 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday November 29, 2026 2:30 pm CT on KET
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Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours - S52 E15

  • Sunday October 25, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET
  • Sunday October 25, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET
  • Friday October 23, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday October 23, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET
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