Art’s Letters

Letter from Ellis Bromberg & Kim Sosa

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year from MPTV Friends!
As we kick off 2012, there are many fresh, new ideas and programs coming out of MPTV this month.

Most highly anticipated nationally is season 2 of the multi-Emmy winning Downton Abbey on January 8th. The aristocratic Crawleys, the estate's servants and many new characters continue to work through the turmoil within the estate in the shadow of World War 1 each Sunday. Perennial favorite Antiques Roadshow kicks off its 16th season with a stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the Roadshow stumbled upon its most valuable discovery ever: a collection of late 17th/18th Century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups valued at $1 million - $1.5 million! Be sure also to check out American Experience this month as the program salutes the Wild Wild West with episodes on Billy the Kid, Custer's Last Stand, Geronimo and Annie Oakley.

Locally, new programs are debuting on MPTV, too. On January 7th, local culinary educator and three-time cookbook author Alamelu Vairavan returns for a second season of Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu. Filled with Indian cooking techniques and unique preparations of healthy Indian dishes, Alamelu is sure to make you want to try something new this year. On January 26th, the long-awaited debut of Around the Corner with John McGivern can be found on Channel 10 @ 7:30 p.m. In the first episode, John will land in Bay View to explore living, working and playing in the community first settled in 1834. Now a thriving go-to destination for people all over Milwaukee, you'll have to tune in to see who he meets. In the coming weeks, you'll see John visiting Wauwatosa, Riverwest, Cedarburg, Sheboygan and much more!

It's hard to believe this is all in January, and there are 11 more months of great programs to come in 2012! Stay tuned for more in the months to come.

As we embark on a new year together, allow us to thank you for your ongoing support of Milwaukee Public Television. Your support and viewership have helped to make the above programs possible, and will do so in the months ahead.

Best wishes for a prosperous 2012,

Ellis Bromberg
General Manager
MPTV

Kim Sosa
Director of Membership
MPTV