Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

BBC America Doctor Who 50th anniversary schedule

November 19, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the United States, the BBC America Doctor Who 50th anniversary celebration coverage leading up to the “Day of the Doctor” special began yesterday, continues today (Nov. 19) with a 10am-11pm ET marathon of The Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) episodes, and will continue tomorrow, Nov. 20, through the weekend of the airing of the 50th anniversary special worldwide on Nov. 23. BBC America Doctor Who Takeover Schedule, Nov. 20-24 (All Times Eastern) Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor Marathon – Nov. 20 all day starting at 2am on BBC America. The Tenth Doctor, David Tennant. Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor Marathon Part 1 – […]

PBS special traces Lincoln’s pioneering use of technology and his Gettysburg Address

November 19, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Nov. 19, 2013, marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address. Though Lincoln stated during his speech that “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here” his brief, approximately 270-word address has lived on to be remembered as one of the great speeches in American history. Through his address, Lincoln reaffirmed the meaning and purpose of the American democracy, and made his case that preserving the union was the only end that could justify the horrors of the war and slaughter of thousands in the fields and forests around Gettysburg, Pa., during the Civil […]

First Lady Michelle Obama to discuss education on BET’s “106 & Park”

November 18, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Nov. 19 installment of BET’s 106 & Park will feature a visit from First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. The special edition of 106 & Park, which will run an hour long, airs at 6pm ET on BET. On the special 106 & Park episode, Michelle Obama will talk to hosts Bow Wow and Keshia Chanté about higher education and President Obama’s “North Star” goal, which aims to see America return to its position as the country with the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. The First Lady will also share her personal story of the pivotal role that […]

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2013 will air on CBS

November 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

CBS will air a one-hour special of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2013 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 10pm ET/PT. In addition to the models, the event, taped in November in New York City, features the first appearances at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show by artists Taylor Swift and Fall Out Boy. Performances by A Great Big World and Neon Jungle are also part of the show. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2013 will include world-famous Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Lindsay Ellingson, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Behati Prinsloo and many more. The lingerie […]

Mexico vs New Zealand Game 2 on Univision networks

November 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

After defeating New Zealand 5-1 at home in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff, Mexico will face New Zealand in an away match for the second leg on Nov. 20. Univision Deportes will again feature live Spanish-language coverage in the U.S., with Mexico vs New Zealand Game 2 airing live in the United States late-night Nov. 19/early morning Nov. 20 beginning at 12:50am ET on Univision and Univision Deportes Network. The match is taking place at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, accounting for the late start time for U.S. television audiences. ALSO SEE: English-Language Coverage of Mexico […]

MTV airing “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Fan Tribute special

November 13, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Hunger Games Catching Fire, the second in the film series based on the popular book trilogy by Suzanne Collins, looks to be among the blockbusters of the 2013 holiday season when it hits theaters Nov. 22. But before the film is released, fans can see feature interviews with the movie’s stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Jena Malone and Sam Claflin in an MTV special called MTV’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Fan Tribute, premiering Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8pm ET/PT on MTV. Hosted by MTV News’ Josh Horowitz and Lenay Dunn, MTV’s “The Hunger Games Catching Fire” Fan Tribute will […]

Mexico vs New Zealand Game 1 on Univision networks

November 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup next summer is on the line for Mexico and New Zealand as the countries have only two matches left to either advance their team toward Brazil, or leave it behind to watch the action from home. The first match pitting Mexico vs New Zealand for a 2014 World Cup berth is Nov. 13, and in the United States, Univision Deportes will have Spanish-language coverage beginning at 2pm ET (the match is at 3pm ET). RELATED: MEXICO VS NEW ZEALAND GAME 2 ON UNIVISION NETWORKS Mexico vs New Zealand Game 1 will be held at […]

When is Rudolph on TV 2013?

November 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

When is Rudolph on TV 2013? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. UPDATE 12/10/13: CBS has announced that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will also air Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8pm ET/PT, followed by Frosty the Snowman and Frosty Returns. The classic 1964 Rankin-Bass stop-motion animation special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer gets an early airing this year — pre-Thanksgiving — on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. The special will also air Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. ALSO SEE: Holiday TV schedule 2013 FREE download (Description below from CBS) The special, narrated by Burl […]

Some U.S. operators opening The Filipino Channel signal for limited time in wake of Typhoon Haiyan

November 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the wake of the deadly and devastating Typhoon Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda), 12 U.S. operators are opening the signal for The Filipino Channel (TFC) to their digital customers during relief efforts from one of the world’s biggest storms. TFC has been providing special coverage on the ground in the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. As a premium channel, The Filipino Channel normally requires a subscription, but the following operators in the United States have agreed to allow digital customers to access TFC and its Typhoon Haiyan coverage without a subscription through Nov. 15: * Astound […]

Thanksgiving 2013 TV programming

November 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Thanksgiving 2013 in the United States is as late as it can be this year — Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. Leading up to that date, and over Thanksgiving 2013 weekend, as always, there will be plenty of TV programming related to the holiday (and even the start of some Christmas programming), as well as sporting events and marathons of movies and TV series. Here is some of the notable Thanksgiving 2013 TV programming in the U.S. All times are Eastern; check back for updates and additions. South Park: “Black Friday” — Nov. 13 at 10pm on Comedy Central. The boys prepare to […]