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 Concert for George
Eric Clapton joins fellow rock legends Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Tom Petty on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in this star-studded musical tribute to the late George Harrison. Filmed in 2002 on the one-year anniversary of Harrison's death, the singer-songwriter's closest friends perform some of his classic compositions, including "Taxman" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and share their personal memories of "the quiet Beatle" in a celebration of his life and legacy that rocks, roars and gently touches.
Wednesday, March 3 at 9 p.m.
 The Power of Intention
Dr. Wayne Dyer, America's leading author and speaker on transformational wisdom, returns to TV12 with an inspirational new special to help viewers take steps to create the life they desire. Using the principles set forth in his newest book, Dr. Dyer guides viewers through the "seven faces of intention," which he believes allow each person to harness their available potential. He also emphasizes his message: "when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
Monday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
 Her-sterical
Penelope Keith, best known to Britcom fans as snooty Margo Ledbetter from Good Neighbors, hosts a new tribute to The Funny Ladies of British Comedy. Mollie Sugden (Are You Being Served?), Judi Dench (As Time Goes By), Patricia Routledge (pictured, Keeping Up Appearances), and other popular actresses present sidesplitting clips from a host of favorite Britcoms while discussing their colorful characters and the onscreen antics that have endeared them to American audiences.
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Superstars of '70s Soul Live
R&B diva Patti LaBelle hosts the first installment in the new My Music series, which will feature concerts by the most popular performers from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. In this special taped at the new Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, more than 20 Motown, disco and soul artists take the stage to perform their biggest hits, including Heatwave ("Always & Forever"); The Trammps ("Disco Inferno"); The Emotions ("Best of My Love"); and The Manhattans ("You Are My Shining Star").
Wednesday, March 10 at 9:15 p.m.
 Voice of a Generation
The new special Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On, A Musical Legacy celebrates the four-decade career of folk musicians Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers -- known professionally as Peter, Paul & Mary. Through archival footage of the trio's performances of such classic anthems as "Blowin' in the Wind," "The Times They Are A-Changin'" and "If I Had a Hammer," the program shows how their music energized and defined the cultural revolution of the 1960s. Viewers will also catch up with the group in the 21st-century through a behind-the-scenes peek at rehearsals for their latest studio album, In These Times.
Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m.
 Beautiful America
Viewers will traverse the Great Smokey Mountains and Acadia's rocky coast, admire the Grand Canyon's sweeping vistas and Yosemite's lush valleys, and soar to Mt. Rainier's peak in this awe-inspiring new special. Narrated by actor George Clooney, Beautiful America combines 15 new instrumental pieces by acclaimed composer Tim Janis with breathtaking high-definition footage for a patriotic tribute to the country's natural beauty in the tradition of such beloved programs as Visions of Italy.
Wednesday, March 17 at 8 p.m.
 Harry Connick, Jr.: Only You
When multi-talented entertainer Harry Connick, Jr. sings a love song, it seems like he's crooning just for you. His latest album, aptly titled Only You, is a collection of romantic standards from the 1950s and 60s, many of which he performs in this new Great Performances concert special. Recorded at La Theatre Capitole in Quebec City, Quebec, Connick is backed by his big band as he infuses such classic tunes as "For Once in My Life," "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Save the Last Dance for Me" with his signature New Orleans style.
Sunday, March 28 at 6 p.m.
 The New Americans
America is now home to 53 million foreign-born residents, and this new three-part documentary from the producers of the acclaimed basketball film Hoop Dreams follows four years in the lives of contemporary immigrant and refugee families from Nigeria, the Dominican Republic, Palestine, Mexico and India, helping people to understand that immigrants have the same dreams and hopes as native-born Americans. By capturing the families' hardships and joys, their obstacles and triumphs, the series attempts to quell some of the anti-immigrant sentiments that have pervaded the country in the last few years by allowing viewers to see their country as they may never have before.
March 29, 30 & 31 at 9 p.m.
-- By Anna Christopher
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