Saturdays on WKTV
9:30 AM
The Reading Train
The Reading Train's mission is to share the love of reading with children of all ages! Each week, host Judy Bergsma shares 2-3 stories centered around a particular theme. We also invite authors and other special guests to tell stories as well. Over the years The Reading Train has hosted thousands of children at WKTV.
10:00 AM
The Adventures of Donkey Ollie
The thirteen episodes of Donkey Ollie is a groundbreaking historical series that starts with the triumph of Palm Sunday and ends with the Roman Colliseum. The songs are catchy the characters are funny and the animation is an old school Claymation look put together by former employees of Will Vinton Animation studio in Portland, Oregon. The series has been translated and is distributed worldwide.
10:30 AM
Yestervision
Enjoy a bit of TV time travel as the antenna on the magical YESTERVISION pulls in programs from the early days of broadcasting. Trivia tidbits about the stars and the shows add to the fun. Turn on - turn back!
11:00 AM
Golden Gloves Boxing Championships
Catch all the excitement of local boxing with WKTV's coverage of the Michigan Golden Gloves Boxing Championships.
1:30 PM
Ferris Sports Update
The Ferris State Sports Update is a half-hour interview show profiling Ferris State Athletics. The show is produced by Ferris State University's Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) students in partnership with the Bulldog Athletics Department.
3:00 PM
A Day in the Dirt
Follows SJO productions Michigan State Fair Supercross Series. Featuring boys & girls, from age 4 to the pro classes, racing dirt bikes and quads. The original music is from a few up and rising YouTube stars.
4:00 PM
Team Chicago Challenge
Team Chicago Challenge is produced by Dan Schmitt of the Team Chicago Racing Team. Dan brings you extensive coverage of all the different types of motorcycle racing, including Road Racing, Dirt Track, Off-Road, MotoCross, Ice Racing and more!
6:00 PM
WKTV Special Presentation
WKTV is proud to bring you a wide variety of special programming from local independent film and video producers. From musical specials to unique documentaries and indie films, you can see it all right here on WKTV.
7:00 PM
WKTV Special Presentation
WKTV is proud to bring you a wide variety of special programming from local independent film and video producers. From musical specials to unique documentaries and indie films, you can see it all right here on WKTV.
8:30 PM
Yestervision
Enjoy a bit of TV time travel as the antenna on the magical YESTERVISION pulls in programs from the early days of broadcasting. Trivia tidbits about the stars and the shows add to the fun. Turn on - turn back!
9:00 PM
Bluegrass on Stage
Three prestigious Telly awards and three Eclipse awards grace the mantle at P. Williams Productions for the Bluegrass On Stage. Patty Williams showcases the best in Americana and bluegrass music.
10:00 PM
Around Town Revue
Around Town Revue brings you a wide variety of the best in local musical performances, from the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony to the Schubert Male Chorus and the Grand Rapids Symphonette to the Kentwood Senior Chorale.
11:30 PM
Shared Discovery
Shared Discovery is a 1-hour variety show and podcast that addresses many different aspects of games and gaming with topics including: general gaming discussions and analysis, genre deep dives, gaming history, and tutorials and strategy guides for individual games.
12:30 AM
Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters
An engaging program which delves deep into all things paranormal. Your host, Wayne Thomas, and his special guests discuss their experiences with strange and unexplained phenomenon. Their stories of encounters with supernatural forces throughout West Michigan leave no doubt that spirits do exist.
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
The Classic Arts Showcase is an eclectic variety of performance, film & visual arts clips designed to inspire you, the viewer, to get out and attend a live performance in our own community.
