July 26, 2006

KNME Pledge Drive Features New Shows

knmelogoPublic Television Station KNME-TV, Channel 5, presents a varied and dynamic lineup for its summer pledge drive, Saturday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug. 20, with new programs and the return of old favorites.

Cooking classes and cooking spoof, health/ fitness/personal wellness and development shows, music performances featuring classic, rock, Celtic and country, as well as programs new to KNME are all part of this exciting August lineup.

Cooking programs teach barbecuing, healthful cooking, Mexican cooking and even cooking show spoofs – Posh Nosh.

Health/ fitness/personal wellness and development programs include healthy aging, dance and Tai Chi, along with inspirational programs to help viewers learn time and money management.

Featured in new programming will be Great Scenic Railway Journeys: Celebrating 175 Years Of The American Railroad and Dynamite, Whiskey And Wood--Connecticut River Log Drives.

Rock music programming includes soft, classic and hard rock legends The Who, Pink Floyd, John Fogerty, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jim Croce, Robert Plant, Grateful Dead and the Concert For Bangladesh.

Country music programming features classic favorites Chet Atkins, Marty Robbins, and also Grand Ole Opry's Vintage Classics, hosted by Vince Gill, and featuring Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Marty Robbins and Tammy Wynette.

For full listings, please visit KNME-TV.

Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1218; e-mail: etodd@knme.org

Posted by scarr at July 26, 2006 03:07 PM