University of Wisconsin - Extension

Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will air highlights from the State Capitol Martin Luther King Jr. tribute celebration at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19.

King, one of the most influential people of the last century, will be remembered in an hour-long WPT broadcast - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special - featuring select moments from the day's ceremonies, dance and music, including the Chicago Mass Choir.

Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is the producer and host of the event, which also will air live on WPR's Ideas Network. The actual ceremony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, begins at noon Monday, Jan. 19.

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a man who led by example, influencing the lives of countless people," said Liz Koerner, WPT's producer of the broadcast. "But perhaps his greatest achievement is the fact that he gave so many people hope for a better tomorrow. I am pleased that Wisconsin Public Television can bring part of that hope, through this celebration, to statewide viewers."

In 2004, WPT celebrates 50 years of service to Wisconsin individuals and families. WHA-TV, Madison, signed on the air on May 3, 1954.

WPT is a service of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Wisconsin Public Television is a place to grow through learning on WHA-TV/DT, Madison; WPNE-TV/DT, Green Bay; WHRM-TV/DT, Wausau; WLEF-TV/DT, Park Falls; WHLA-TV/DT, La Crosse; and WHWC-TV/DT, Menomonie-Eau Claire.