Wall Treet Week

Upcoming guests and topics on "Wall $treet Week With Louis Rukeyser," produced by Maryland Public Television. It airs at 8:30 p.m. Fridays on Channels 22, 26 and 67 and is repeated Saturdays at noon on Channel 26 and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on Channels 22 and 67.DEC. 20: "Great Presents for Christmas" -- Guests: Deborah L. Bronston, first vice president of Prudential Securities; Mark Manson, vice president of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; and Kimberly E. Ritrievi, first vice president of PaineWebber.

There are several programs and even a few cable channels covering financial news in-depth today. But 20 years ago, there was only one: the one with Louis Rukeyser.Maryland Public Television's "Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser" celebrates its 20th anniversary with specials tonight and Monday.Tonight's broadcast -- live from New York's Tavern on The Green -- airs at 8:30 p.m. on MPT (Channels 22 and 67). Monday's broadcast, "Twenty Years of Wall $treet Week With Louis Rukeyser," airs at 10 p.m. on MPT.Monday's show is a well-produced hour of highlights hosted by the wry Rukeyser.

OWINGS MILLS -- "Now Lou should walk into the studio in 5 or 10 minutes," announced the technician."As soon as Lou walks in, please stay in your seat and keep quiet. Try to keep all your laughter to yourself if he says something funny. And no eating or smoking."The faces of the small audience lifted in attention and, sure enough, in 10 minutes Louis Rukeyser loped in. He gave a winsome smile and got himself into position. Some last-minute makeup was patted on his nose."Do we have liftoff?"