KQED Public TV Highlights
Great American Songbook
A dazzling parade of pop songs from beloved films includes work by George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
Tonight at 7:30pm
Independent Lens
Young@Heart
The Young@Heart Chorus goes against the stereotype of their age group by performing songs by, for example, James Brown and Sonic Youth. Also, a short animated romantic comedy called George and Rosemary.
Wednesday at 7:30pm
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
The Morning of Creation (1946-1980). American families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of parks to the next generation.
Thursday at 7:30pm
Check, Please! Bay Area Special
Host Leslie Sbrocco revisits some of the series' most unusual restaurants.
Friday at 8:30pm
What's on tonight?
KQED Productions
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Check Please! Bay Area
Restaurant reviews with a dash of style, from real people like you! Hosted by Leslie Sbrocco.
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Imagemakers
A showcase of short films by emerging filmmakers who could be the next Tarantino or Coppola.
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QUEST
Science and nature for and about the Bay Area. Do you know what's in your own backyard?
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Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way
The master shows you how to create simple, special meals in minutes
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Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures
Follow their explorations of spectacular locales across the globe.
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Spark
Spark takes you inside the creative process to witness the challenges and rewards of making art.
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This Week in Northern California
The news of the week and more with host Belva Davis.
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Truly CA
A showcase of documentary films about California made by independent filmmakers.
TV Transmitter Status
As we become aware of transmission problems originating from KQED, KTEH or KQET, we will list them here.
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Wed 2/17: KQET Transmitter restored
KQET’s transmitter on Fremont Peak was back on the air shortly after 1pm. Over-the-Air transmissions normal, operating at 98-100% power. 100% power = 81 kW. Fiber feeds to Comcast Cable normal.
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Wed 2/17: KQET transmitter off air
KQET’s transmitter on Fremont Peak is off the air, as of 11:40am, for parts replacement. Time needed for repairs estimated to be approximately 2.5 hours.
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Tues 1/19: KTEH Over the Air restored
KTEH Over-the-Air transmissions restored to normal apx 10:50am, operating at 98-100% power. 100% power = 290 kW. Fiber feeds to Comcast Cable, DirecTV and Dish Network normal.
TV Transmitter Status
To view previous issues and how they were resolved, go to our TV Transmitter Status page.
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