Growing up in my house, the music played was from the Great American Songbook. High on the list were songs written by Cole Porter. He gave us so many wonderful tunes, often in the same musical. One of the biggest was “Anything Goes,” which featured “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top” and, of course, “Anything Goes.” You can see it starring Sutton Foster on GREAT PERFORMANCES tonight at 9 PM on PBS Western Reserve. If you’re like me, you’ll be singing along all night. 

One of my all-time favorite shows on PBS Western Reserve is FINDING YOUR ROOTS. The celebrities whom Henry Louis Gates, Jr., talks to give such honest reactions to learning about their past. It’s great when he surprises them with discoveries about their long-lost ancestors. This week, two of Broadway’s biggest stars see who’s living in their family tree. Leslie Odom, Jr., and Nathan Lane are asked (many times) to “please turn the page” to find an amazing discovery. See it this Tuesday at 8 PM on PBS Western Reserve. If you miss it, you can watch it Thursday at 7 PM on Fusion, or on demand on Passport.

It’s easy to forget the true meaning behind many of our holidays, and Memorial Day is no exception. Fortunately, the PBS broadcast of the National Memorial Day Concert brings us personal stories and tributes to the men and women who sacrificed all to serve our country and our neighbors. Again this year, Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise lead a special night of music and remembrance in honor of our fallen heroes. I hope you’re able to join us this Sunday at 8 PM, with an encore at 9:30 PM, for a tradition worth keeping: NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, live from Washington, D.C.