Legends of Michiana
Local Productions
- Dinner & a Book
- Economic Outlook
- Education Counts
- Experience Michiana
- Outdoor Elements
- Politically Speaking
- Women in Leadership
- Beyond Bridges
- Joey D's Kitchen
- Crossroads
- Our Town Series
- Legends Of Michiana
- Other Productions
Featured Productions
PBS Kids
- Alma's Way
- Arthur
- Carl the Collector
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Curious George
- Cyberchase
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
- Dinosaur Train
- Donkey Hodie
- Elinor Wonders Why
- Hero Elementary
- Let's Go Luna!
- Lyla in the Loop
- Milo
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Molly of Denali
- Nature Cat
- Odd Squad
- Peg + Cat
- Pinkalicious & Peterrific
- Ready Jet Go!
- Rosie's Rules
- SciGirls
- Sesame Street
- Skillsville
- Super Why!
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
- Wild Kratts
- Work It Out Wombats!
- Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
State & National
- 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes & Destinations
- 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
- A Chef's Life
- A Taste of History
- Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility With Miranda Esmonde-White
- Alice & Jack on Masterpiece
- All Creatures Great and Small: Wisdom of the Dales
- All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents)
- Amanpour and Company
- America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
- America's Test Kitchen
- America's Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years
- America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
- American Black Journal
- American Experience
- Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
- Annika on Masterpiece
- Antiques Roadshow
- Ask This Old House
- Austin City Limits
- Baking With Julia
- Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi
- BBC News America
- BBC News The Context
- Best of Sewing With Nancy
- Best of the 60's (My Music Presents)
- Beyond the Bolex
- Big Pacific
- Blueberry Chicks
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band -- No Nukes
- Bugs That Rule the World
- Canvasing the World With Sean Diediker
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
- Changing Seas
- Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
- Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
- Cinema Nomad
- Classic Gospel
- Classical Rewind (My Music Presents)
- Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
- Confucius Was a Foodie
- Consuelo Mack WealthTrack
- Cook's Country
- Cooking With Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pepin
- Craft in America
- Curious Traveler
- Cyberchase: Space Waste Odyssey
- Cyberchase: Weather or Not
- Cycle Around Japan Highlights
- DEADLOCK: An Election Story
- Dining With the Chef
- Dream of Italy
- Eagles of Mercy
- Education Counts Michiana
- Engelbert Humperdinck: Live in Hawaii (My Music Presents)
- Epic Train Journeys From Above
- Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
- Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
- Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
- First Peoples
- Fit 2 Stitch
- Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
- From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & the American Dream
- Frontline
- Garden Smart
- GardenFit
- George Hirsch Lifestyle
- Grantchester on Masterpiece
- Great Lakes Now
- Great Performances
- Growing a Greener World
- Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
- Healthful Indian Flavors With Alamelu
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr. -- The Fabric of America
- History Detectives
- Homemade Live!
- Icon: Music Through the Lens
- In Julia's Kitchen With Master Chefs
- Independent Lens
- Indiana Week in Review
- Inside Indiana Business
- Ireland With Michael
- Islands of Wonder
- It's Sew Easy
- J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
- Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul
- Jazzy Vegetarian
- Joanne Weir's Plates and Places
- Joe Bonamassa & Orchestra: Live at the Hollywood Bowl
- Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out
- Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
- Journey Indiana
- Journeys in Japan
- Joy of Painting With Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season
- Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
- Ken Burns: The Civil War
- Ken Burns: The National Parks
- Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana
- Kingdoms of the Sky: Andes
- Legends of Michiana: Loren and Lowell Hamel
- Les Misérables on Masterpiece
- Lidia's Kitchen
- Live From Notre Dame
- Lucy Worsley Investigates
- MaryLand on Masterpiece
- Memory Makeover With Daniel Amen, MD
- Michigan Out of Doors
- Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
- My World Too
- Nature
- New Leash on Life: The K9s for Warriors Story
- New Scandinavian Cooking
- NHK Newsline
- Nightmare Theatre
- NOVA
- Off the Record
- One Week in October
- Outback
- Overheard With Evan Smith
- Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet
- P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
- Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
- Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer
- Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow
- Pati's Mexican Table
- PBS News Hour
- PBS News Weekend
- Planet California
- Pocket Sketching With Kath Macaulay
- POV Shorts
- Professor T
- Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen
- Quilting Arts
- Rick Steves Art of Europe
- Rick Steves Experiencing Europe
- Rick Steves Fascism in Europe
- Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe
- Rick Steves Mighty Alps
- Rick Steves' Europe
- Rick Steves' Europe: Great German Cities
- Rick Steves' Festive Europe
- Rick Steves' Heart of Italy
- Rise of the Bolsonaros
- Rivers of Life
- Samantha Brown's Places to Love
- Songs at the Center
- Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries
- Start Up
- Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue
- Steven Raichlen's Project Smoke
- Taste of Malaysia With Martin Yan
- The American Woodshop
- The Best of the Joy of Painting
- The Brain-Gut Connection With Dr. Emeran Mayer
- The Commodores Live
- The Cozy Mysteries of Masterpiece Mystery
- The Garage With Steve Butler
- The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
- The Lawrence Welk Show
- The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
- The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece
- The Paris Murders
- The Quilting Women of Gee's Bend
- The Songwriters
- The Story of China
- The Vietnam War
- This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents)
- This Old House
- To Be Announced
- To Dine For With Kate Sullivan
- To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
- Tom Jones on Masterpiece
- Tony Bennett - Viva Duets
- Trails to Oishii Tokyo
- Travels With Darley
- Under the Radar Michigan
- Velvet
- Victoria & Albert: The Wedding
- Vienna Blood
- View Finders
- Volunteer Woodworker
- Wai Lana Yoga for a Better Life & a Better World
- Washington Week With The Atlantic
- Weekend in Havana
- Weekends With Yankee
- Wild Kratts: Back in Creature Time
- Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs
- Wine First
- Wisdom Keepers: Healing a Divided People
- Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light -- Reflections
- Women of World War II: The Untold Stories
- Yndi Yoga
- Yoga in Practice
The Legends of Michiana documentary series focuses on people and organizations that have been influential to the growth and development of the Michiana area
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Legends of Michiana: Loren And Lowell Hamel
A story of two remarkable brothers who, through faith and hard work, changed the landscape of medical care in Southwestern Michigan.
Airdates:
May 29th, 2025 @ 8pm (34.1)
June 1st, 2025 @ 7pm (34.2)
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Legends of Michiana: Lynn Coleman
WNIT’s “Legends of Michiana” series continues with a look into Lynn Coleman’s unwavering commitment and remarkable contributions have profoundly impacted the lives of many, making South Bend a better place for everyone.
Airdates:
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 8pm (34.1)
Sunday, January 12th, 2025 @ 3pm (34.1)
Sunday, January 12th, 2025 @ 7pm (34.2)
Sunday, January 13th, 2025 @ 8pm (34.1)
Sunday, January 28th, 2025 @ 6pm (34.2)
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Legends of Michiana: Gladys Muhammad
Gladys Muhammad is a force of power, inspiration and hope for the city of South Bend. Dive into her story as PBS Michiana - WNIT brings you the next installment in our Legends series.
Airdates:
Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 8pm (34.1) -
Legends of Michiana: Kim And Scott Welch
Longtime Elkhart couple Kim and Scott Welch are committed to making Elkhart, Indiana a better place. Take a deep-dive through the lens of a camera into how this couple serves more than 150 different organizations.
Airdates: Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 8pm (34.1)
Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 6pm (34.1)
Friday, February 4, 2024 @ 7pm (34.2)
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Legends of Michiana: Carmi and Chris Murphy
Witness the story of the Murphys, pillars of the South Bend area, known for their generous giving of themselves to their community through philanthropic gifts and their time, treasures and talents.
Airdates:
Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 8pm (34.1)
Sunday, September 10, 2023 @ 7pm (34.2)
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4pm (34.1)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 8pm (34.1) -
Legends of Michiana: Jeannine And Nafe Alick
As true leaders of this community, Jeannine and Nafe Alick established Alick's Drugs in 1967 which eventually led to the founding of Alick's Home Medical Equipment.
Airdates:
May 25th, 2023 at 8pm on 34.1
May 28th, 2023 at 1:30pm on 34.2 -
Rafat & Zoreen Ansari: Gifted Hands
Part of the Legends of Michiana series.
In this WNIT biography, we examine doctors Rafat and Zoreen Ansari and how their impact in medicine, research and devotion to the community has led to cutting edge cancer care, an autism center and an institute for global engagement with religion. The Ansari family has created a remarkable difference through their diligent effort of compassion and kindness.
Airdates:
September 29th @ 8:00 PM (34.1)
October 1st @ 6:00PM (34.1)
October 2nd @ 7:00PM (34.2)
October 8th @ 4:00PM (34.1) -
Legends of Michiana: Don & Joan Lyons
Don and Joan are owners of Lyons Industries, a bath fixture manufacturer. Don is also the mayor of Dowagiac, MI, and he and Joan are owners of the Heddon Museum (a collection of historical artifacts from the Heddon Bait and Tackle Company).
Airdates: January 27th, 2022 at 8pm on 34.1
January 30th, 2022 at 6pm on 34.1
January 30th, 2022 at 7pm on 34.2 -
Legends of Michiana: The Martin Family
WNIT takes an in-depth look into the life of NIBCO founders and philanthropists, the Martin Family.
Airdates: December 13th, 2020 at 8pm
December 14th, 2020 at 9pm (34.2)
December 17th, 2020 at 10:00 pm -
Legends of Michiana: Richmond & Virginia Calvin
WNIT will take you inside the life of a couple, Drs. Virginia and Richmond Calvin, whose lives have been synonymous with education in the South Bend region.
Airdates: January 30th, 2020 at 8pm
February 2nd, 2020 at 6pm
February 6th, 2020 at 10:00 pm -
Legends of Michiana: Pat Moody
Join WNIT as we give viewers an inside look at the life of popular radio host and community leader Pat Moody.
Airdates: Thursday, September 26, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Monday, October 7, 2019 -
Legends of Michiana: Joe Kernan
WNIT is proud to present its newest installment of the Legends of Michiana series, featuring Joe Kernan.
Airdates: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Sunday, March 24, 2019 -
Legends of Michiana: Mike Leep
Join WNIT as we give viewers an inside look into the life a true community leader, Mike Leep. From his success with the Gurley-Leep Automotive Group to his leadership and involvement with many charities and local non- profits.
Airdates: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Sunday, September 30, 2018 -
Legends of Michiana: Jerry Hammes
One of the founding fathers of WNIT, Jerry Hammes has left an indelible mark on the city of South Bend and beyond. Born into a family that personified the American dream, Jerry was a third generation Ford dealer who not only grew the family business, but also enhanced the community through his philanthropic and civic endeavors.
Airdates: Thursday, July 26, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018 -
Legends of Michiana: Rebecca & Michael Kubacki
Join WNIT as we give viewers an inside look into the lives of Rebecca & Michael Kubacki, true community leaders who have served Michiana philanthropically, politically and economically.
Airdates: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018 -
Legends of Michiana: Satish Shah
WNIT takes an inside look into the life of Satish Shah who was responsible for formulating AquaNet hairspray, starting Accra Pac and spending the next 45 years in Elkhart growing his business and fostering minority-owned businesses.
Airdates: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018 -
Legends of Michiana: Bob Bartels
In the fall of 1947, Jane and Martin Tarnow opened the first Martin’s Super Market as an 800-square-foot store in the 1500 block of Portage Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. From that small beginning, Martin’s Super Markets has grown to 22 stores located in South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Granger, Nappanee, Plymouth, Logansport, Goshen and Warsaw Indiana, as well as stores in Niles, St. Joseph and Stevensville, Michigan.
Airdates: September 28, 2017
Sunday October 8, 2017 -
Legends of Michiana: Judd Leighton
WNIT Public Television takes viewers inside the life and legacy of Judd Leighton, community leader and philanthropist who sought ways throughout his life to add value to the Michiana area that will leave an impact on our community for generations to come.
Airdates: June 1, 2017
Sunday June 25th, 2017 -
Legends of Michiana: Tsung Yeh
A daring music director, Tsung Yeh's passion for the art form is shared with the musicians and engages and excites the community.
Airdates: December 22nd, 2016
December 25th, 2016 -
Legends of Michiana: Dane Miller
The biography of Dane Miller tells the story of how an engineer, philanthropist, and community leader has reinvented orthopedics, his community and left a lasting impression on those he met.
Airdates: September 22nd, 2016
September 25th, 2016 -
Legends of Michiana: Merlin Hanson
WNIT is proud to present this biographical feature of Merlin, showing how an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader has had a major impact on our community.
Airdates: September 29th, 2016
October 2nd, 2016 -
Legends of Michiana: Congregation of Holy Cross
Sacred Mission-Civic Duty explores the history and impact of the brothers, sisters, and priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Airdate: September 21st, 2015 -
Legends of Michiana: Art Decio
Art Decio has repeatedly been recognized for his achievements in business and his commitment to a wide range of causes in Michiana.
Airdate: May 5th, 2015 -
Ernestine Raclin: Leading The Way
In this brand-new documentary, WNIT's cameras focus on her story of resourcefulness, courage, undaunted optimism, and belief in herself and her community as only Ernie could deliver.
Airdate: September 29th, 2013