| Wednesday - December 1, 2010 |
| 6:30 pm |
FUSE |
Drake Live From Radio City Music Hall |
hip hop superstar Drake in his first televised concert; guests include Swizz Beatz, Birdman , Fabolous, Tyga, Mack Maine and Trey Songz |
| 9:00 pm |
CBS |
The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! |
special will announce Grammy nominations in several categories; plus performances by Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Miranda Lambert, Bruno Mars, Train and Katy Perry |
| Saturday - December 4, 2010 |
| 5:55 am |
SUND |
Music Rising (2006) |
documentary on the Music Rising campaign and the recovery of the New Orleans music scene; interviews include Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Reid Wick, Bob Ezrin, The Edge (U2), David Freedman (WWOZ), Lance Ellis, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Marva Wright, Glenn Gaines, Quint Davis, Jimmy Ford & Sue Ford, and Ben Jaffe; Deacon John, ReBirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Arlo Guthrie also appear |
| 10:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Louis Prima: In Person! |
one hour special with performances from Louis Prima's storied career covering the years 1937 to 1971; songs include "Loch Lomand", "I'll Be Seeing You", "That Old Black Magic", "Flip Flop Fly", as well as "Just A Gigolo/I Don't Got Nobody" and a 1964 clip of his legendary swing music anthem "Sing! Sing! Sing!" |
| 11:30 pm |
BET |
Hot Boyz (1999) |
crime drama from No Limit Films stars Master P, Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Mia X and Mac; written and directed by Master P |
| Sunday - December 5, 2010 |
| 8:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans Food Memories |
documentary on NOLA food, chefs and restaurants; with Vernel Bagneris, John Besh, Leah Chase, Randy Fertel, Tommy Cvitanovich, Tom Fitzmorris, Dr. John, Albert Ledner, Tommy Mandina and others |
| 11:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Bourbon Street: The Neon Strip (1993) |
a look at the infamous street starting with its noble birth to its more earthy existence today; performance clips include Papa Celestin, Sharkey Bonano, Al Hirt and Chris Owens; interview clips include Danny Barker, Al Hirt, Chris Owens, and Lindy Boggs |
| Tuesday - December 7, 2010 |
| 3:00 pm |
VH1 |
Saturday Night Live |
actress Halle Berry hosts; musical guest Britney Spears performs "Me Against The Music" and "Everytime" (original air date: 10/18/2003) |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Louis Prima: In Person! |
one hour special with performances from Louis Prima's storied career covering the years 1937 to 1971; songs include "Loch Lomand", "I'll Be Seeing You", "That Old Black Magic", "Flip Flop Fly", as well as "Just A Gigolo/I Don't Got Nobody" and a 1964 clip of his legendary swing music anthem "Sing! Sing! Sing!" |
| 11:35 pm |
NBC |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
Kermit Ruffins sits in with Jimmy's house band The Roots; other guests include Michael C. Hall, Busy Phillips and musical guest R. Kelly |
| Saturday - December 11, 2010 |
| 4:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
More New Orleans That Was |
a look back at the 1984 World's Fair, Pope John Paul II visit, the Blue Room, "Buglin' Sam the Waffle Man," the "Ragman, the "Clothes Pole Man," and more; interviews include Pete Fountain, Dr. John, Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, Milton Batiste and Leah Chase |
| 8:00 pm |
Starz |
The Princess and The Frog (2009) |
animated comedy from Disney set in New Orleans; the soundtrack features Randy Newman, Terrance Simien, Dr. John, Terence Blanchard, and others; film received Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song ("Down in New Orleans" & "Almost There"); "Down in New Orleans, penned by Randy Newman, received a Grammy nomination in the Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media category; the tune was performed by Dr. John with Trombone Shorty |
| Sunday - December 12, 2010 |
| 9:40 am |
Starz |
The Princess and The Frog (2009) |
animated comedy from Disney set in New Orleans; the soundtrack features Randy Newman, Terrance Simien, Dr. John, Terence Blanchard, and others (repeats at 4:45 pm; see more airdates) |
| 10:00 am |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others
(repeats at 11:00 pm) |
| Saturday - December 18, 2010 |
| 5:00 am |
WYES 12 |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (#1563) |
trumpeter Wynton Marsalis visits Joe Negri's Music Shop, talks about music, and plays "It's You I Like" - episode originally aired on May 7, 1986 (watch video clip) |
| 4:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans in the 60s |
documentary on a pivotal decade in the city's history; features New Orleans during a snowstorm, Hurricanes Betsy and Camille, President Kennedy during a 1962 visit to the city, Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans, the first Endymion and Bacchus parades, the Vieux Carre Riverfront Expressway controversy, how the Saints football team got its name, and a glimpse of the Beatles at City Park Stadium; interviews include Ruby Bridges, Warren Bell, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint |
| 4:35 pm |
SUND |
Music Rising (2006) |
documentary on the Music Rising campaign and the recovery of the New Orleans music scene; interviews include Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Reid Wick, Bob Ezrin, The Edge (U2), David Freedman (WWOZ), Lance Ellis, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Marva Wright, Glenn Gaines, Quint Davis, Jimmy Ford & Sue Ford, and Ben Jaffe; Deacon John, ReBirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Arlo Guthrie also appear |
| 7:30 pm |
HBO 2 |
Treme Episode 1: "Do You Know What It Means" Buy Treme Season 1 DVD Buy Music from Treme CD |
series starts with the first second line parade since Katrina hit and ends with a jazz funeral; cast includes Keith Frazier, Phil Frazier, Stafford Agee, Glen David Andrews, Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison, Kermit Ruffins, Karen "Juicy" Ruffins, Elvis Costello, Davis Rogan, Uncle Lionel Batiste, Benny Jones Sr., Bunchy Johnson (RIP), Treme Brass Band, Black Men of Labor, Money Wasters, Sudan Social Aid & Pleasure Club, and Treme Sidewalk Steppers; performance clips include Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison Quintet, Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers (at Vaughan's Lounge), and Treme Brass Band |
| 8:00 pm |
NBC |
WWE Tribute to the Troops |
annual salute to U.S. Armed Forces with Trace Adkins, Sean "Diddy" Combs & Diddy-Dirty Money, Cedric the Entertainer, and others |
| 10:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 10:30 pm |
NBC |
Saturday Night Live |
Jeff Bridges hosts with musical guests Eminem and Lil Wayne - songs performed: "No Love") (eminem & Lil Wayne); "Won't Back Down" (Eminem); and "6 Foot 7 Foot" (Lil Wayne) |
| Sunday - December 19, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 11:30 pm |
TBN |
Aaron Neville Christmas Special |
Aaron Neville performs inspirational and festive songs in celebration of the Christmas holiday season (rerun) |
| 12:00 am |
TV One |
Live From Essence Music Festival |
highlights from 2010 Essence Fest with Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, LL Cool J, Earth, Wind & Fire, Keri Hilson, Charlie Wilson, Jill Scott, Monica and Gladys Knight (rerun) |
| Thursday - December 23, 2010 |
| 9:00 am |
FUSE |
Britney Spears Takeover |
it's Britney Spears in a big way as the pop star takes over Fuse TV with a marathon of videos, interviews & more; airs from 9am-5am (rerun from Aprl 5, 2010) |
| 9:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 11:35 pm |
NBC |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
actor James Earl Jones; comedian Dave Attell; musical guest Aaron Neville |
| 2:20 am |
Starz in Black |
Make It Funky! (2005) |
historic concert taped at the Saenger Theatre in 2004; with Allen Toussaint, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Bonnie Raitt, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Earl Palmer, the Neville Brothers, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Irvin Mayfield, Ivan Neville, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Lloyd Price, Monk Boudreaux, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Snooks Eaglin, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Keith Richards, and others -- watch "Make It Funky" on demand at Amazon Video |
| Saturday - December 25, 2010 |
| 9:00 am |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 2:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 6:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Christmas in New Orleans |
a look at Mr. Bingle, downtown Christmas decorations, rare snowfalls, bonfires along the Mississippi River, the Centanni home Christmas displays, and more; sharing local Christmas memories are Irma Thomas, Deacon John, author Anne Rice, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, historian Sally Kittredge Reeves, and others |
| 8:00 pm |
HBO 2 |
Treme Episode 2: "Meet De Boys on the Battlefront" |
Albert takes the law into his own hands; LaDonna gets good news about her missing brother; cast includes Coco Robicheaux, Joe Braun, Matt Perrine, Deacon John, Trombone Shorty, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Big Sam Williams, Stanton Moore, Galactic, and Kermit Ruffins; settings include WWOZ, The Spotted Cat, Old Point Bar and Bullet's Sports Bar; buy Treme Season 1 DVD; buy Music from Treme CD |
| Sunday - December 26, 2010 |
| 8:00 am |
FUSE |
Lil Wayne Takeover |
it's Lil Wayne in a big way as the hip hop phenomenon takes over Fuse TV with an all day marathon of videos, interviews and more; airs from 8am-5am (rerun) |
| 11:35 am |
Starz in Black |
Honeydripper (2007) |
Danny Glover stars as Pine Top Purvis, owner of an Alabama juke joint whose glory days are gone and debts are piling up; to save his club, Purvis hires R&B sensation Guitar Sam (loosely based on Guitar Slim); but when Sam doesn't show, desperate times call for desperate measures; now, the only cure for Pine Top's blues is to bust a local guitar-playing vagabond out of jail and have him masquerade as Guitar Sam long enough to fill the club and collect the cash; with Stacy Keach, Charles S. Dutton, Mary Steenburgen, Mable John, Keb' Mo, and Gary Clark, Jr. |
| 11:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Growing Up in New Orleans |
one-hour WYES documentary looks back at some of New Orleans childhood experiences during the 1950s and 60s; sharing their childhood memories are Gayle and Bryan Batt, Dr. John, Ricky Graham, Leah Chase, Frankie Ford, "Deacon John" Moore, Tom Fitzmorris, Charmaine Neville, Millie Ball, Keith Marshall and many other notable New Orleanians |
| Friday - December 31, 2010 |
| 9:00 pm |
NBC |
New Year's Eve with Carson Daly (Part 1) |
with performances by Greyson Chance, the cast of the Broadway musical "American Idiot," Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and My Chemical Romance; Daly also chats with U2's Bono and The Edge (one hour) |
| 10:00 pm |
BET |
106 & Party: A Cash Money / Young Money New Years |
with performances by Young Money, Bow Wow, Drake, Lil Wayne, Birdman and Nicki Minaj; with Cory Gunz, Tyga, Lil Twist, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Lil Chuckee and DJ Khaled (2 hours; watch video clips) |
| 10:30 pm |
NBC |
New Year's Eve with Carson Daly (Part 2) |
see 9:00 pm (one hour) |
| 11:00 pm |
TV One |
Live From Essence Music Festival |
highlights from 2010 Essence Fest with Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, LL Cool J, Earth, Wind & Fire, Keri Hilson, Charlie Wilson, Jill Scott, Monica and Gladys Knight (rerun) |
