CHANNEL 15’s HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE:

8:30 AM – HARRIMAN’S 2010 CHRISTMAS PARADE

10:00 AM – MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

11:48 AM – A CHRISTMAS CAROL

1:25 PM – A CHRISTMAS SNOW (starring Muse Watson)

3:15 PM – YULE LOG (Christmas Carols all through the night)

 

CHRISTMAS DAY:

10 AM – HARRIMAN’S 2010 CHRISTMAS PARADE

11 AM - A CHRISTMAS SNOW (starring Muse Watson)

1 PM – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

3:15 PM – A CHRISTMAS STORY

4:50 PM - MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

6:30 PM - A CHRISTMAS CAROL

8:15 PM - HARRIMAN’S 2010 CHRISTMAS PARADE

9:30 PM - A CHRISTMAS SNOW (starring Muse Watson)

  

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

MUSE WATSON, BILL LANDRY, AND MAYOR MASON TELL GROUP WHAT CHANNEL 15 WILL MEAN FOR THEM

Members of the community, a group between 100 and 200, came to the Channel 15 studio Tuesday evening to meet Muse Watson, Bill Landry, and Harriman Mayor Chris Mason.  The three told the group that the City of Harriman and Roane State's Channel 15 will mean entertainment and education for them.  

Not only will there be movies, weather, and news, there will be live broadcast of locally produced programming and whatever entertainment is being presented on the Princess stage.  These productions, the camera work, the editing, the sound, the lighting, the props, the writing, and directing will come from our high school and college students.

These lucky students will have the opportunity to train in the media (TV and radio*) and theatre with "state-of-the-art" communications equipment.  They will receive classroom instruction and then "hands-on" experience right here on Roane Street in Harriman.

It's a win, win, folks...they learn and we get entertained!

YOU can get involved with programming too...have an idea for a show?!  Let the students help you prepare it for airing!  It's your station folks...get involved!

I learned myself that the building to the left of The Spot cafe will be the *radio station!  I had always assumed the radio equipment and training would in the same facility as Channel 15, but this separate building will become a student operated radio station and part of the Princess Complex.

As Muse put it, "Channel 15 is like the eyes of the Princess Dream and the radio station will be its ears!"  

Unless you have been present in one of these public information sessions, you haven't witnessed the excitement in the eyes of Muse, Bill, and Chris.  They are so thrilled that "the dream" is coming true!  We should all be so excited!

Channel 15 is now presenting movies, music, documentaries, and other interesting programming.  There are even cartoons for the kids!

Many folks brought by or bought a copy of "A Christmas Snow", Muse's latest movie, and enjoyed one-on-one interaction with the actor.  This show has been airing on Channel 15 for several days now, giving me the opportunity to watch it 3 times.  I choked up every time!

Muse, Bill, and Chris were "filmed" by Doug Mills last evening making short promotional pieces for Channel 15.  Those are about all the commercial type clips you'll see on this station...it's a non-profit station expressly for the community.

There was even one "taped" that included everyone present at the gathering at the time (see top photo).  I can't wait to see and hear them shout, "It's your TV station!"  That was so much fun!

Remember, it's your station folks...get involved!

BILL LANDRY AND MUSE WATSON IN TOWN - COME SEE'EM!

Tomorrow (Tuesday 12/21/10) afternoon at 5 PM, Muse Watson, Bill Landry, and Mayor Chris Mason will be at the Channel 15 studio on Roane Street in Harriman (next to the Princess).  The City of Harriman and Roane State Community College would love for you to drop by and see the new facility (still be arranged inside) and meet Muse, Bill, and Chris.

I'm sure Muse will have some copies of his latest movie, "A Christmas Snow", or you can bring your copy if you already have one and get it autographed!

Channel 15 is already airing movies, documentaries, karaoke Christmas carols, and Tuesday morning there will be cartoons and cooking!

I will have a more definitive schedule posted here tomorrow, but the schedule will also be added to the Comcast system this week.  You can then scroll through the show list and set your DVR to record as any other show offered by Comcast.

The station is awaiting a T-1 line from AT&T so that the Channel 15 programming can be viewed over the Internet.  That line is not expected until sometime early January.

I've personally watched "It's A Wonderful Life", "A Christmas Story", and "A Christmas Snow" twice each and teared up every time...so, it's your turn!

Come on down Tuesday afternoon!  You may even get to be in a commercial!

CHANNEL 15 PROGRAMMING HAS BEGUN - TUNE IN!

The equipment for the Channel 15 TV station is being moved in this weekend.  It's finally official...we're open for business, although "normal scheduled" programming is yet to start.

However, programming has already been preset starting Dec 22^nd but you will see other things now like Christmas programs, for example: "It’s a Wonderful Life", "Miracle on 34^th Street", Muse Watson's new "A Christmas Snow", etc., and even the Harriman Christmas parade sporadically until everything is all set up.

If you have Comcast in Roane County, then manually punch in 15.  The channel is not yet officially programmed into Comcast's programming, so you have to input the channel manually.  That will change soon.  If you seem to be getting another channel, like Channel 15 in Oak Ridge, you may need to call Comcast to have your cable box remotely tuned.

The program is running during the day and you never know what you may see.  However, sometime next week I should be able to post a channel lineup for you.  Keep checking this blog and keep watching Channel 15.

SCAFFOLDING STANDS TALL IN THE PRINCESS AUDITORIUM

Work inside the Princess has begun in earnest after the receipt of the approval of the state fire marshal.  Scaffolding reaches the ceiling of the auditorium and workmen are busy plastering the walls.  The skeletal like framework allows workers to reach every lofting region of the huge building.

A rented construction heater system (right in the top photo) is now keeping the Princess a constant 70 degrees and aids the further removal of moisture.  From the holes in the old roof, rain poured inside for years, so there  was/is quite a lot of drying needed.

It won't be long before sealing paint is added and then the brilliant colors of yesteryear will adorn the walls of the Princess.  She's coming back to life folks!

The other exciting event in the story of the "Princess Complex" completion is the opening of Channel 15 next door.  It is hoped the station equipment will be moved by the first of this week and operation will begin there.  The facility has just been waiting on heat and air and the security fire alarm system.  The security system is functional and the heat and air are just days away from completion.

First up will be Muse Watson's "A Christmas Snow" movie!  Just in time for the holidays.  Stay in touch to get the latest on Channel 15...right here!

MUSE WATSON'S "A CHRISTMAS SNOW" COMING TO CHANNEL 15

Keep a close eye on the newspaper, the Princess Blog, the Princess Facebook page, or whatever media you use to find the date/s and time/s of the airing of "A Christmas Snow".  Our new TV station should be on the air very soon...any day now, and we're blessed to have the privilege of showing this wonderful film.  It will always be remembered as the first film we aired after coming on line.

Watch this trailer and you will not want to miss it!

QUESTIONS ABOUT CHANNEL 15 IN HARRMAN ANSWERED

New community station, Channel 15, is on the air

Television viewers flipping through channels, or directed there by the long-running Princess Theater blog,  may have noticed Roane County’s new community station, Channel 15.

Operated by Roane State Community College and based at the Princess Theater complex in downtown Harriman, Channel 15 gives the area a media outlet devoted to community news, information and events.

Here are a few questions and answers about the new channel.

What is Channel 15?

Channel 15 is a government and education channel created by Roane State and the City of Harriman. It is located in a state-of-the-art facility featuring all digital equipment. Roane State purchased equipment for the station and will operate it.

What is the connection to the Princess Theater?

The TV station is a separate entity from the theater but is part of the planned “Princess Performing Arts, Education and Conference Center.” The station is located adjacent to the Princess Theater and will be used to promote and televise some Princess events.

What will it televise?

When fully operational, Channel 15 programming may include local announcements; weather; traffic; sports scores; historical facts; entertainment news; public service videos; educational and documentary programs; college and community events; local sports games; school closings; government meetings; pre-recorded Princess Theater events; and classic movies. Just recently, the awards ceremony for the Roane County Student Writing Contest, sponsored by the Roane County Writers Group and the Kingston Public Library Foundation, was filmed for broadcast on the TV channel in 2011. The awards ceremony is a good example of how the channel will be used to recognize the good work happening right here in Roane County. Channel 15 also carried live coverage of the Harriman Christmas parade.

When will shows be on the air?

Programming such as taped events will likely start in spring 2011. While it will take time, eventually, the station will feature a diverse array of local programming. Channel 15 will be on 24 hours a day, and some programming will be repeated throughout the day.

What areas can see it?

Comcast cable customers in all of Roane County and parts of Morgan County can view Channel 15.

Can I buy a commercial on the new channel?

Under the guidelines for a channel designated as government and education, commercial advertising is not permitted. Sponsorship opportunities, however, are available, and individuals and businesses can donate to Channel 15.

Can anyone submit programs to be shown on the channel?

All programming is subject to an oversight committee, but requests will be considered. Most programming will be created by the college and its students. Part of the purpose of the new station is to serve as a classroom and laboratory for Roane State students who are studying communications.

FIRST PRODUCTION OF CHANNEL 15 WAS A SUCCESS!

From the feedback I’ve been getting, Thursday evening’s historic live Harriman Christmas parade presentation, by Channel 15, was terrific.  The television picture and sound were both far superior to what we’ve been accustom to seeing.  I would love to hear your comments either here or on the Princess Facebook page!

The amazing thing is that the presentation was done on equipment not equal to what will actually be installed in the Channel 15 studio on Roane Street!  Therefore, I can’t wait to see what the future brings our way!  Many thanks to Bill Radice who has engineered the studio and last evenings production.

Bill Landry, Ken Mynatt, and Chris Mason did a stellar job in providing a “blow by blow” account of the parade as it passed by the studio, which is just to the left of the Princess Theater.  The live feed was broadcast to the entire county and, as I said, the comments about the production have been positive.

Also on hand for the historic event (in the group photo - left to right) were Chris Mason, Buddy Holly, Lonnie Wright, Ken Mynatt, Bill Landry, and Chase Tedder.  Each of these civic leaders had a big hand in making this dream come true.  I congratulate and thank them for their efforts.

I also would like to give a special thanks to Doug Mills.  His professional camera work made the TV viewing a pleasure.  He focused on the content and held the camera true and steady.  Doug worked with Bill Landry during the filming of the noted Heartland Series we all followed for over 25 years!

So, this was another milestone in acquiring the Princess Complex.  Great things are on the horizon for Roane and surrounding counties!

HARRIMAN'S CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE BROADCAST LIVE TONIGHT!

It's going to be a historic evening in Harriman! 
 
Mayor Chris Mason and Bill Landry will host this year's Harriman Christmas Parade “live” via the downtown facilities of the new Channel 15 RSCC/City of Harriman Television Station.  The live feed on Comcast’s Channel 15 should begin this evening (Thursday) around 6:45 PM and last until the parade is over.
 
The show will begin with the Mayor and Bill recognizing the City Council and all the people that made the new station possible.
 
This is just the beginning of things to come from our Channel 15.  In the future there will be live broadcast from local events and in-studio productions.  There will also be live shows from the stage of the newly refurbished Princess Theater.  Most importantly, our children will have a “real” TV studio in which to gain valuable “hands on” experience.
 
Watch your community coming back to life tonight on the very first “live” broadcast from our very own Channel 15.

 

In the photo above are Bill Radice (seated) and Doug Mills, as they discuss the techno plans for tonight's broadcast.  There is a lot of work that has to go on behind the scenes to make this all possible.  More and more hard work will have to be done in the future to bring an increasing professional appearance to the broadcast.