Welcome to Grafton Community Television
GCTV-11 Program Descriptions
Studio Hours: Mon - Thurs 10AM-10PM & Fri 10AM-6PM - Closed 1PM-2PM
296 Providence Road, South Grafton, Massachusetts 01560
GCTV11@charter.net - (508) 839-2983
Program Descriptions
Welcome to the GCTV-11 Program Descriptions Page! Here you will find descriptions for each of our regularly scheduled GCTV-11 Series, their length and weekly playback times. For more information about any of the series below, please contact the Grafton Public Access Coordinator at 508-839-2983 or by email at GCTV11@charter.net.
2 Guys Who Like To Talk
Description: A lively talk show hosted by Richard Schultze and Bill Robidoux, featuring viewer's calls, discussion and debate of current topics and issues, and amusing rants from both the hosts and their fans.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Wednesdays at 8 pm (LIVE every other week), and Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm.
Along the Blackstone
Description: A historical look at the Blackstone Valley, hosted by Ranger Chuck Arning.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Fridays at 10:30 am, and Sundays at 10 pm.
Amelia!
Description: Join Amelia as she interviews guests and entertains Grafton with her skits, characters, and short films in this fun Kids Talk show.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Fridays at 4:30 pm, Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 9 am.
Animal Adventures
Description: GCTV producer Linda Forand brings her viewers to local zoos and nature sanctuaries to meet the animals!
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm, Thursdays at 9 am, and Saturdays at 4 pm.
Ask The Geezers
Description: A live 60 minute call in program that lets you ask GCTV’s panel of Geezers anything you want! They might not always be right, but you will get an answer.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Thursdays at 8 pm (LIVE every other Thursday), Fridays & Saturdays at 11 pm.
Backpacker’s Journal
Description: GCTV’s Bill Robidoux brings the viewers of Grafton his all new adventures in Backpacking! The series focuses on his solo and accompanied backpacking trips in the White Mountains.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 9 pm, Tuesdays at 5 pm and Saturdays at 1 pm.
Blazis Safaris
Description: The educational safaris of wildlife experts Mark and Helen Blazis will entertain any nature lover. From Africa to the Amazon, Mark and Helen always bring you the most interesting facts and fabulous footage from the natural world!
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 7 pm, Tuesdays at 12 pm and Thursdays at 5 pm.
Bloomin' with the Bemis'
Description: Brought to us by Spencer Public Access and hosted by Ed and Tina Bemis of Bemis Farms Nursery, this show provides its viewers with gardening tips and secrets guaranteed to make their flowers, gardens, and lawns beautiful.
Run Time: Approx. 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 10 am and Sundays at 2 pm.
Cooking With Tasha
Description: A cooking show hosted by Tasha Halpert, featuring organic and healthy ways of cooking.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays at 7 pm and Fridays at 9 am.
Dark Nights of Grafton
Description: Join Grafton's Aaron Bissell as he delves into murder, mystery and mayhem in his dark short films. Viewer discretion is advised!
Run TIme: Approx. 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 10:30 pm, Thursdays at 11 pm and Sundays at midnight.
Day Trip To History
Description: History is only a day trip away! Let GCTV’s Bob DeToma take you all over New England to visit many interesting & diverse local historical sites.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 12 pm, Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 9:30 am.
Diocesan Special
Description: Programming from the Catholic Diocese of Worcester.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Sundays at 10:30 am.
Drive In Theater
Description: Join hosts Chris and Scott as they poke fun at some of the worst sci-fi and horror films of all time!
Run Time: Approx. 90 to 120 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 10 pm and Saturdays at 2 pm.
The Dungeon Of Dr. Dreck
Description: From Bellingham/Mendon Public Access, Dr. Dreck and his zombie cheerleader sidekick Moaner bring viewers the best sci-fi and horror movies from the 50s & 60s!
Run Time: Approx. 90 to 120 minutes.
Airs: Mondays at 10 pm, and Saturdays at midnight and 8 pm.
From the GCTV Vaults
Description: Rebroadcasts of some of the best Grafton Public Access Programming from the early 80’s through today.
Run Time: Approx. 60 to 120 min.
Airs: Thursdays at 9 pm.
Go Fish with Dan Kenney
Description: From Leicester Public Access, this program features host Dan Kenney bringing you fishing tips, tricks and products and showcases fishing on waterways across Central Massachusetts.
Run Time: Approx. 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 3 pm, Wednesdays at 11 am, and Sundays at 9 pm.
Good Neighbors
Description: A talk show hosted by Tasha Halpert focusing on learning from and getting to know Grafton community members.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 4 pm, Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am.
Grafton Oral History Project
Description: Learn about Grafton’s history as local seniors share their recollections of the town’s past.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 10 am, Wednesdays at 4 pm, and Sundays at 7 pm.
Heartwings Place
Description: GCTV’s Tasha Halpert hosts this fun show for the kids in the GCTV audience- includes songs, stories, nature, food and crafts segments!
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am, and Saturdays at 10 am.
History in the Making
Description: Hosted by Stephen Halpert, this program focuses on Postcards from the early 1900's and gives an idea of their historical significance and relevance to that time period as well as the present.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 5 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 am and Sundays at 8 pm.
It's Polka Time
Description: Polka music and dancing taped at Polka Festivals all around the Northeast by Polka Joe!
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Thursdays at 11 am, Fridays at 5 pm, and Sundays at 12 pm.
JR Presents... The Holy Blabbermouth
Description: The personal ministry of Grafton’s Jan “JR” Ronfeld.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 5:30 pm, Thursdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 11 am.
The Literati Scene with Smoki Bacon and Dick Concannon
Description: Join hosts Smoki Bacon and Dick Concannon as they meet and greet local New England authors and journalists.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 10 pm, Fridays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 11:30 am.
Local Rock
Description: From Millbury Access, this programs showcases local rock musicians performing both original material and cover songs.
Run Time: Approx. 60 min.
Airs: Wednesdays at 9 pm, Thursdays at 3 pm, and Sundays at 6 pm.
Music & The Spoken Word
Description: Religious based music from the Mormons.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Sundays at 10 am.
Music Conversations with Paul Surapine
Description: Director of the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Paul Surapine sits down with co-host Tasha Halpert to teach GCTV viewers about all kinds of music.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, Thursdays at 10:30 am and Sundays at 8:30 pm.
Music Reminiscence
Description: Grafton Community Television's longest continuously running show features the musical stylings of host Roger Isabelle and his friends.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 11 am, Wednesdays at 5 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm.
Physician Focus
Description: From Hopkinton Public Access and the Massachusetts Medical Society, Dr. Bruce Karlin brings viewers the latest information about new drugs, diseases, and health concerns.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Wednesdays at 3 pm, Fridays at 10 am and Saturdays at 5 pm.
Real Estate Roundtable
Description: From Bellingham/Mendon Access, host Mike Shain brings viewers inside tips and all the latest information on the Real Estate Market.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Thursdays at 10 am, Fridays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 4:30 pm.
The Rock n' Metal Show
Description: Join host Chris Caron as he discusses the state of current Rock and Metal music with local musicians and panelists.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 11 pm, Fridays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 5:30 pm.
Senior Fitness with Brenda Armstrong
Description: Grafton Senior Center’s favorite fitness instructor brings us workouts that seniors can do at home!
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 9:30 am, Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, Fridays at 11 am.
Senior Scene
Description: From the Massachusetts Secretary of Elder Affairs, this show focuses on issues and topics affecting Massachusetts Seniors.
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Mondays at 12:30 pm, Tuesdays at 9 am, and Fridays at 11:30 am
Silly Me TV
Description: Join the cast of Silly Me TV as they bring us skits, music, and interviews- made for and starring local Grafton kids!
Run Time: 30 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 3 pm, Fridays at 7 pm, and Saturdays at 9 am.
That's A Good Question
Description: Longtime GCTV personality Roger Isabelle interviews guests about varying subjects in this talk show.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 11 am, Wednesdays at 6 pm, Thursdays at 4 pm.
Thyme in the Kitchen
Description: Brought to us by Spencer Public Access, this show features 3 cooking and baking experts ready and willing to give you new tips & recipes for everything from appetizers to deserts!
Run Time: approx. 60 min.
Airs: Mondays at 8 pm, Wednesdays at 9 am and Sundays at 1 pm.
Veteran's Forum
Description: From Leicester and Auburn Access, this program focuses on Central Mass Veterans, their concerns and issues.
Run Time: 60 min.
Airs: Tuesdays at 9 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and Sundays at 5 pm.