IDAHO (MT)

9:30 am 

Thomas & Friends  "Special Times"  Surprise Surprise - It's the Winter Holidays on Sodor and Thomas is excited because that means it is party time! However Thomas' friends need help. Percy has a cracked coupling rod, Edward's pistons are popping and Stanley has a faulty firebox. Thomas brings them all to the Steam Works to be fixed. D

10:00 am 

Wishbone  "Shakespaw"  This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures intheir hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger hi s imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, David tries to ramain calm at the center of the storm when problems plague his direction of The Temptest, by William Shakespeare. D

10:30 am 

Idaho Reports 2013   Host Greg Hahn, with a panel of news professionals, plus political analysts, examines the week's events at the Idaho Legislature.G

11:30 am 

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack  "Financial Thought Leaders: John C. Bogle"  Guest: John C. Bogle, Founder, Vanguard; President, Bogle Financial Markets Research Center; Author, "The Clash of the Cultures". This week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack features an interview with one of the investment greats: John C. Bogle, Vanguard founder, index fund creator, and tireless advocate for the little guy, discusses how investors can succeed despite Wall Street's probleMs.. D

12:00 pm 

To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe   Tammy Duckworth, (D-IL) - One of the first two female combat veterans in congress and the former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Tulsi Gabbard, (D-HI) - One of the first two female combat veterans, first Hindu and first female of Samoan ancestry to serve Congress. Susan Brooks, (R- IN) - She has made efforts to battle mortgage fraud, gun violence, drug trafficking, gangs, child exploitation and identity theft. D

12:30 pm 

McLaughlin Group   NULL

1:00 pm 

Oscar Hammerstein II - Out of My Dreams   Oscar Hammerstein - Out of My Dreams is a celebration of the most acclaimed lyricists and librettists of the 20th century, the man who worked in the theater for over 40 years, writing the lyrics for over a thousand songs and the books for 45 operettas and musicals. His legendary musicals include Rose Marie (1924), Show Boat (1927), Oklahoma (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951) and The Sound of Music (1959). After working in the theater for over 20 years, Oscar Hammerstein teamed up with Richard Rodgers and their collaboration changed the American musical forever, transforming it from lighthearted entertainment to real life stories told by believable characters, often with an important theme or underlying message. D

2:30 pm 

Wallace Stegner   This profile of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wallace Stegner (Angle of Repose) reveals his increasing involvement in the conservation movement in the 1950s while fighting a dam proposal for Utah's Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. Known as the "dean of Western writers," he became passionate in the need to protect wild places. On the faculty of Stanford University, he mentored many of today's well-known writers.G

4:00 pm 

Alone in the Wilderness   Richard Proenneke lived nearly 30 years alone in the spectacular Alaskan backcountry, building a cabin and staying to become part of the countryside itself. This account follows his day-to-day explorations and activities and the chain of nature's events that kept him company.G

5:30 pm 

Divinas Live at Chambord Castle   A new musical genre is touching the hearts of fans worldwide, combining classical crossover, world music and newly arranged classic pop. Three female singers - Rita of Israel, Yulia of New Zealand and M?av of Ireland, a former member of Celtic Woman - present examples of the genre in this outdoor concert at France's Chateau de Chambord in May 2012.G

7:00 pm 

Outdoor Idaho  "A Sawtooth Celebration"  OUTDOOR IDAHO takes a trip through time and space to examine the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the first of its kind in Idaho and now celebrating its 40th anniversary. This special show profiles how the NRA came to be established, the land use controversies that hastened the designation, and the people involved. The show also traces people and projects that contribute to its success, and looks at some of the issues leading into the future.G

8:30 pm 

The PianoGuys: Live at Red Butte Garden   Jon Schmidt on piano and Steven Sharp Nelson on cello bring the unique musical style they have honed in popular YouTube videos to the stage on the grounds of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Their classical spin on new music and new spin on classical music strikes a chord with their growing audience. There is an opportunity to pledge for tickets to a live performance in Boise.G

10:00 pm 

Joe Bonamassa: An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House   Playing on the same stage as Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, the guitarist known for his bluesy electric instrumentation performs on a selection of vintage acoustic instruments. He is supported by traditional Irish fiddler Gerry O'Connor, Swedish multi-instrumentalist Mats Wester on a Swedish keyed-fiddle, Los Angeles keyboard maestro Arlan Schierbaum, and Puerto Rican percussionist Lenny Castro.G

11:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Delicious Europe   Rick samples classic European cuisine from garlicky snails and homemade mozzarella to savory bouillabaisse, and other regional specialties.G