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The Electric Company
Fridays from 4:30-5 p.m. ET
It's been far too long since The Electric Company first embraced the airwaves. But...it's back! Today's Electric Company is an immersive, hip, and funny multi-media literacy campaign designed for struggling readers ages 6-8.

Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
Wednesdays, 1/14-28 from 8-10 p.m. ET
Hosted by funnyman Billy Crystal, this documentary explores the currents of American comedy throughout a century of social and political change.

Masterpiece Classic™ "Wuthering Heights" (part 2)
Sunday, 1/25 from 9-10 p.m. ET
The fiery romance of Heathcliff and Cathy reignites in a thrilling new adaptation of Emily Brontë's incendiary love story.

The Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States
56.2: Tuesday, 1/20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
56 & 56.1: Tuesday, 1/20 from 1:30-4:30 a.m. ET
Jim Lehrer will anchor PBS special coverage of the inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States.

Frontline "Dreams of Obama"
Tuesday, 1/20 from 10-11 p.m. ET
On the night of Barack Obama's historic inauguration, Frontline examines the rich personal and political biography of the 44th president of the United States.

Preview: See what's happening in News & Public Affairs on Detroit Public Television.

NOVA "The Big Energy Gamble"
Tuesday, 1/20 from 8-9 p.m. ET
NOVA examines California's aggressive pursuit of a sustainable energy future.

The Human Face
Thursdays, 1/8-29 from 10-11 p.m. ET
Actor and comedian John Cleese sets out on an odyssey to discover the mysteries of communication, identity, perception, and sexuality hidden behind the mask of the human face.

Preview: Find out what else is coming up in Science & Nature on Detroit Public Television.

Rick Steves' Iran
Tuesday, 1/20 from 9-10 p.m. ET
Moving beyond Europe, Rick gives us a rare glimpse of a culture few of us understand.

Preview: Find out more about what's coming up in History on Detroit Public Television.

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