PBS SoCal offers musical programming & more in August

August Programming Highlights on PBS SoCal


Saturday, August 6, 4 p.m. – “Grand Canyon Serenade” – PREMIERE

A stunning HD visual portrait of the Grand Canyon region set to the world-class music of beloved classical music composers Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Dvorak.



Saturday, August 6, 8:30 p.m. – “Barbra Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard” – PREMIERE

Filmed in Greenwich Village In September 2009, a select group of fans and friends had the rare opportunity to experience Barbra Streisand's performance in this ultimate up-close-and-personal setting.



Saturday, August 6, 10 p.m. – “David Garrett: Rock Symphonies II” – PREMIERE

This all-new concert special features David Garrett and Laura Savini taped before a sold-out audience of 18,000 at Berlin’s open-air Wuhlheide Theater.



Saturday, August 6, 11 p.m. – “The Greatest Duets: It Takes Two” – PREMIERE

Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins shines a light on 12 of the greatest duets in music history, showcasing some of the best superstar pairings in classic music videos and television performances.



Sunday, August 7, 6 p.m. – “Malt Shop Memories” – PREMIERE

Hosted by Frankie Avalon, “Malt Shop Memories” brings together 12 of the greatest living legends from the late ‘50s and early ‘60s and their phenomenal music for one fantastic evening.



Sunday, August 7, 8 p.m. – “Ed Sullivan’s Comedy Legends” – PREMIERE

This special from the Sullivan archives brings back the original stars that defined the history of comedy, in their prime, doing their original acts.



Tuesday, August 9, 9 p.m. – “Legends of Folk - The Village Scene” – PREMIERE

Directed and produced by four-time Emmy® Award winner Jim Brown, “Legends of Folk” celebrates the folk movement in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, with performances from such artists as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Neil Diamond.