Author adds appeal to Hawai'i Public TV drive

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor

Pssssst. Wanna know about success and inner peace and how to find both in these stressful times?

Hawai'i Public Television may have the answer: Dr. Wayne Dyer.

Dyer, author of such best sellers as "Your Erroneous Zones," "101 Ways to Transform Your Life and Your Sacred Self," "Awakening: A Journal of Transformation" and "Pulling Your Own Strings," will appear live as part of Hawaii Public TV's March membership drive, through March 17. He will cap the local campaign with an in-studio appearance at 7 p.m. March 17, after which a special on his often witty, often upbeat ways of finding inner peace will be aired.

"We are very fortunate to have such a distinguished author volunteer to be a part of our membership drive," said Becky Dunning, HPTV's vice president of development. "Dr. Dyer has been lending a hand at PBS (Public Broadcasting System) stations across the country and sharing some of his advice and experiences along the way."

There are also the expected entertainment spectacles — from vintage Elvis documentaries and the rock of The Who to a nostalgic revival of concerts by Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, which envelope the on-air pleas for viewer support.

Other audience attractors include "Cats," the blockbuster musical, and "Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop," with a clutch of doo wop legends.

Hawai'i Public Television membership drive program highlights

Here are some highlights from Hawai'i Public Television's latest membership drive:

Today

• 9 p.m. — "Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop." Rock legends Little Richard, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Jerry Butler & Pure Gold, Frankie Valli and Lloyd Price stroll down memory lane with their signature tunes.

Tomorrow

• 7:30 p.m. — "R&B 40." Classic blues and Motown soul unite in a benefit concert for the Public Broadcasting System. Hosts Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, Sam Moore and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree welcome the Temptations, the Isley Brothers, Little Anthony & the Imperials; with rare taped highlights of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, the Supremes and more. Repeats 7:30 p.m. March 16.
• 9:30 p.m. — "'70s Soul Jam." Soul balladeers of the early and mid-'70s perform, including The Stylistics, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, the Delfonics, the Dramatics, Cuba Gooding and the Main Ingredient and Major Harris. Repeats at 2:30 p.m. March 10.

March 9

• 6 p.m. — "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, with Bill Moyers." Campbell, authority on mythology, history, art, philosophy and religion, comments on God, art, eternity and more.

March 10

• 7 p.m. — "Judy, Frank and Dean in Concert." Three of the greatest singers ever — Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin — are resurrected in this archival classic, performing solo, as a duo and as a trio.
• 8 p.m. — "American Masters: Gene Kelly, Anatomy of a Dancer." A beloved star of Hollywood's Golden Age, Kelly, a performer, choreographer and directors, shows why he was popular; his "Singin' in the Rain" remains a signature.

March 11

• 8 p.m. — "Great Performances: Cats." The most famous stage musical of all time, with Elaine Paige as Grizabella the Glamour Cat, purring out "Memory."

March 12

• 8 p.m. — "The Daniel O'Donnell Show." Taped in Killarney, Ireland, this international sensation sings pop, country and romantic favorites, as well as traditional Irish tunes.

March 13

• 8 p.m. — "Lawrence Welk: Milestones & Memories." The stars from the Champagne Music-Maker's family reflect on the good times and honor five living former Champagne Ladies.

March 14

• 7:30 p.m. — "Elvis Forever." A rare behind-the-scenes look at The King, tapping home movies, performance clips and exclusive interviews.
• 9 p.m. — "Down From the Mountain." Dr. Ralph Stanley and his friends (Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Colin Linden and more) perform tunes from the film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

March 17

• Noon — "America's Home Cooking — Comfort Foods." In times of stress, folks turn to food for comfort, and recipes from the hearth — and heartbeat of families — are shared.
• 7 p.m. — "Dr. Wayne Dyer's 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace." The best-selling author and lecturer reminds us that within each of us is success and inner peace — if you know how to tap it for a happy, full life.