Sunday August 3, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:09

Midnight

Wide Angle "Lord's Children" 00:56 #705Z PBS [TVRE] R of 7/29 8pm

1AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Fish on the Grill" 00:26 #819Z APT
Christopher Kimball and his crew fire up the grill to make delicious charcoal-grilled blackened red snapper and glazed grilled salmon. Equipment test: grill mitts. (19 of 26) [TVG]

1:30AM

Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen "Bird Meets Grill" 00:26 #104Z APTEX
Steven prepares chicken on a charcoal grill, in a smoker, and on a gas grill. Indonesian Java Chicken is prepared in a delightful espresso barbeque sauce. Chipoltle Cinnamon-brined Chicken--grilled to a golden brown, mouth-watering perfection. Spatchcocked Game Hens, in a sweet basil marinade and grilled under a brick! and garnished with cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges. (4 of 13) [TVG]

2AM

Rudy Maxa's World "Thailand, Golden Triangle" 00:26 #106H APTEX
Tea plantations have replaced the opium fields in northern Thailand, but dense jungle still covers much of the area where Thailand borders Burma and Laos. Rudy visits an Akha hill tribe village trying to maintain its traditions in the face of tourism. He meets elephants rescued from life in Bangkok at an elephant orphanage; takes mahout lessons, and gets soaked steering his elephant into the river that separates Thailand from Burma. He also explores the small villages; meets a Buddhist monk who uses horses, martial arts, and religion to steer young men away from the temptations of drugs being produced across the border in Burma; and discovers why the Golden Triangle is a magical corner of the world. (6 of 13) [TVG]

2:30AM

Travelscope "New Brunswick" 00:26 #209H APTEX
Author and Host Joseph Rosendo travels along the Miramichi River Route in New Brunswick, Canada in search of spring salmon and fishing tales. At a rustic river lodge he samples local cuisine, and in nearby Doaktown explores the Miramichi's fishing and lumber history. (9 of 13) [TVG]

3AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Shanghai" 00:26 #506H (Rpt) APT
China's new powerhouse, Shanghai, dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping, and delicious dining. From traditional Tai Chi in the parks and teahouses, to market madness, and tumbling acrobats, host Rudy Maxa explores tradition and modernity in this burgeoning city. Excursions to the gardens of Suzhou and the canal town Zhouzhuang bring the ancient past alive. Tips are included on getting around and eating well. [TVG]

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Hong Kong" 00:26 #507H (Rpt) APT
Host Rudy Maxa gets a Pacific Rim rush when he visits energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a famous Star Ferry, Rudy savors one of the most majestic skylines on earth. Here, where ancient tradition cozies up to ultramodern, he takes in monasteries, Chinese herbs, and a city obsessed with shopping. The island of Lantau features one of the world's largest statues of Buddha. And, in the fishing village of Sai Kung, Rudy feasts on freshly-caught seafood. Tips are included on markets and feng shui. [TVG]

4AM

History Detectives "Alternative Service Certificates/Carolina Mystery Books/Mickey Mouse's Origin" 00:56 #404Z (Rpt) PBS
A contributor in Aiken, South Carolina, owns a remarkable collection of wartime home front memorabilia, including a pair of mysterious $5 certificates titled "Brethren Service Committee." History Detectives heads to Pennsylvania and Maryland to gain a deeper understanding of religious and moral objection to military service, and how the certificates were intended as an "alternate service to war". A South Carolina man has a beautiful eight-volume set of Edward Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire that he acquired at a local library sale in Edgefield, South Carolina. The team heads to South Carolina to determine whether the books in question shaped the thinking of a politician who was nicknamed the "cast-iron man" for his staunch determination to defend the causes in which he believed. And, History Detectives traces the ancestry of America's most famous mouse and sheds light on some of the earliest bare-knuckle business fights in the toy industry. [TVG] R on 8/12 2pm; 8/24 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Yellow Woolly Sweater" 00:28 #119Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs rock back and forth, and do some silly arm swings. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady discovers a yellow woolly sweater. But can she wear it without a snag? [TVY] R of 7/31 5:30am; 8/1 5am; 8/2 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "The Bed" 00:28 #120Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs march, and spin around and around and around. In Storyworld, Grandmamma tries to nap in a big bed. But will she rock herself to sleep, or roll? [TVY] R on 8/4 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Return of the Raloo Rockers" 00:28 #204H (Rpt) PBS
The Raloo Rockers want to go to Dublin to audition for Uncle Buck's Variety Express, but first they'll have to work hard--earning money for the trip and practicing hard so they'll be ready to perform. [TVY] R on 8/3 8am; 8/25 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Sloth Lessons/The Avocado Queen" 00:28 #138H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
After Winslow tells Bob that he should try being more carefree, Bob decides that since Snook is the most laid back animal he knows, he is going to become Bob the Sloth. Burdette is enjoying her favorite food, wild avocados, when she realizes that there is only one avocado left! [TVY] R on 8/3 8:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Ant and the Grasshopper" 00:28 #113Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers fly into the story of Ant and Grasshopper where the jovial grasshopper finds himself equally unprepared for the onset of winter. [TVY] R on 8/3 9am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Back On Track/The Rainbow Birthday Cake" 00:28 #120H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Frog notices that Kangaroo's mail train is headed straight for a broken track. It's Frog's birthday! [TVY] R on 8/3 9:30am

8AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Return of the Raloo Rockers" 00:28 #204H (Rpt) PBS
The Raloo Rockers want to go to Dublin to audition for Uncle Buck's Variety Express, but first they'll have to work hard--earning money for the trip and practicing hard so they'll be ready to perform. [TVY] R on 8/25 6am

8:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Sloth Lessons/The Avocado Queen" 00:28 #138H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
After Winslow tells Bob that he should try being more carefree, Bob decides that since Snook is the most laid back animal he knows, he is going to become Bob the Sloth. Burdette is enjoying her favorite food, wild avocados, when she realizes that there is only one avocado left! [TVY] R of 7/28 6:30am; 8/1 6:30am; 8/2 6:30am

9AM

Super Why! "The Ant and the Grasshopper" 00:28 #113Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers fly into the story of Ant and Grasshopper where the jovial grasshopper finds himself equally unprepared for the onset of winter. [TVY] R of 7/28 7am; 8/1 7am; 8/3 7am

9:30AM

WordWorld "Back On Track/The Rainbow Birthday Cake" 00:28 #120H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Frog notices that Kangaroo's mail train is headed straight for a broken track. It's Frog's birthday! [TVY] R of 8/1 7:30am; 8/3 7:30am

10AM

Warplane "Jet Age" 00:56 #103Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Jet Age examines the vital arms race and the invention of the jet engine. In the later days of World War II, Britain and Germany feverishly advanced early dreams of a jet airplane that would revolutionize existing airplane roles and create an entirely new generation of mission-specific machines. The program profiles the designers, test pilots, and combat crews who took huge risks to push the boundaries of sound and space. [TVPG]

11AM

Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather "The Other Country" 00:56 #102H PBS
Winston Churchill's public life was a remarkable journey. Starting as a Second Lieutenant in the Army, he rose through the political world to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and lead Britain to victory against the Axis powers. But Churchill's life involved another, much more private journey. It was a journey in search of himself. In this second of three parts, Churchill's granddaughter Celia travels to the United States, birthplace of Winston Churchill's mother, and Egypt, a lure for Churchill at crucial moments in his life. (2 of 3) [TVPG] R of 7/28 9pm; 7/29 12; 7/30 10am

Noon

Soundstage "Matchbox Twenty" 00:56 #1512H PBS
After three multi-platinum albums, an incredible string of chart-topping hits and an almost five-year hiatus since their last studio album, audiences demanded they pick up where they left off. In a special rock performance, Matchbox Twenty showcases selections from their new record, Exile on Mainstream, a retrospective collection of 11 previously released smash singles and six new songs. Truly a staple of modern rock, Matchbox Twenty has mastered the art of entertaining. Lead vocalist Rob Thomas commands the audience as he belts out soulful renditions of their catchy, relatable and often poignant classics, while the band provides a catchy pop rock back drop. Since their debut they have earned five Grammy nominations and three American Music Award nominations, while Thomas separately earned three Grammy Awards, 13 BMI Awards, and was twice named Billboard's Songwriter of the Year during his sensational solo career. [TVPG] R on 8/5 10am

1PM

Click & Clack's As The Wrench Turns "Abercrombie & Wrench/Campaign" 00:56 #107^ PBS [TVG] R of 7/30 10pm; 8/1 9am

2PM

History Detectives "Secrets of the Tape/Mountain Mail Bag/Banned Birth Control Box" 00:56 #306Z (Rpt) PBS
Secrets of the Tape: A man in Opelika, Alabama, thinks he may have inherited the first commercially produced automobile tape player in the U.S. The technology to produce this early tape player could have been stolen from the Nazis in the closing days of World War II. A great American road trip is taken, to examine how the U.S. gained the industrial upper hand following the Second World War. Mountain Mail Bag: While browsing through a Montana antique store, a California resident discovered an unusual leather satchel. According to legend, John Thompson, a Norwegian immigrant, risked life and limb to hand-deliver the post across the high Sierra Mountains in the years before the Civil War. Could this bag be Thompson's? Banned Birth Control Box: A Missouri resident recently inherited a number of items, including an unusual wooden box. The label inside the box suggests the box once contained a birth control device. R on 8/16 4am; 8/31 2pm

3PM

Austin City Limits "James Blunt/James McMurtry" 00:56 #3212Z (Rpt) PBSPL
England's James Blunt showcases songs from his internationally popular album Back to Bedlam, including the massive hit "You're Beautiful." James McMurtry, son of author Larry McMurtry and a songwriter whose tough, literate rock sound has led him to be called "the Texan Lou Reed," follows. [TV14] R on 8/7 1pm; 8/7 11pm; 8/9 10pm

4PM

Katie Brown Workshop "Spring" 00:26 #302H APTEX (DVS)
Katie welcomes spring with a vintage-inspired remnant tablecloth and framed vases; plus-- recipes for green garden soup and an apricot almond cake. [TVG] R on 8/4 1am

4:30PM

For Your Home "Backyard Makeover, Part 1" 00:26 #2303H APTEX (DVS)
Sloan and Vicki show how to add real drama and serenity to your backyard while still providing family friendly spaces. [TVRE] R on 8/4 1:30am

5PM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "Eggs-Actly" 00:26 #118H APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares egg dishes that are sure to please, Sweet Potato Omelet, Andouille & Egg Muffin Cups. [TVG] R on 8/4 2am

5:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Street Fare Tonight!" 00:26 #613Z APTEX
Rick creates a one-night-only Mexican street-food stall right in his Chicago home kitchen as the centerpiece of an unforgettable cocktail party. And with that, he shows how to pull off three authentic Mexican street snacks.There are Molotes Poblanos-miniature blue corn masa turnovers with a choice of fillings: mushroom, potato-chorizo, and roasted poblano chiles with cheese; mouthwatering Tacos de Bistec con Nopales with juicy griddled steak, strips of nopal cactus and a drizzle of spicy tomatillo-arbol salsa; and Huaraches-griddled masa flatbreads, topped like pizzas with chorizo and tomatillo salsa. Rick mixes up some Agua de Jamaica-a bright red hibiscus-flower elixir that's refreshing on its own and a perfect base for Mexican Cosmopolitans-and sets out some cut-up veggies, sprinkled with lime and chile, street vendor-style. [TVG] R on 8/4 2:30am

6PM

Rochester International Jazz Festival "Harry Allen Quartet" 00:56 #203H APTEX
For nine days each June, Rochester, New York transforms into one of the jazz capitals of the world, offering fans of all ages multiple genres of creative improvised music. Award-winning artist Harry Allen performs. As a Swing Bros. recording artist he has over thirty recordings to his name. Three of his CDs have won Gold Disc Awards from Japan's Swing Journal Magazine, and his CD Tenors Anyone? won both the Gold Disc Award and the New Star Award. The Harry Allen--Joe Cohn Quartet won the New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding Jazz Combo Performance of 2006 and was nominated for Best Jazz Combo by the Jazz Journalists Association for the same year. (3 of 6) [TVG] R on 8/4 3am

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Sunday August 3, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:09

7PM

Nature "Horse and Rider" 00:56 #2002Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles--understanding the animal, building trust, communication, and working in unison. [TVG] R on 8/4 12noon

8PM

Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's 01:56 PBS
Aimed at helping people better understand and cope with the fearsome disease of Alzheimer's, this 90-minute documentary presents a dramatic, compassionate, all-encompassing look at a condition that weaves together the history and biology of the disease, the intense real-world experiences of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, and the race to find a cure. Providing broader awareness and understanding of the disease, the special offers immediate, practical support to families and caregivers. [TVG]

10PM

Royal "To Love and to Lose" 00:46 #705 APTSY
Matron takes decisive action to deal with her troublesome porter. Lizzie finds a soul mate, but is he just a flash in the pan? Ormerod and Rose are caught in the crossfire when a family feud erupts into violence. And Sister Brigid's faith is tested to the limit. (5 of 12) [TVPG]

11PM

Globe Trekker "Alps & Lapland" 00:56 #712 APT (DVS)
In Norwegian Lapland, Holly travels by dogsled south from Alta toward the Sami people's most important celebration--the Easter Festival, where she enters the annual reindeer racing competition. She then departs for the Finnmarksvidda Plateau to round up more than 800 reindeer and to glimpse the famous Northern Lights. She heads to the Alps, where she treks through the Italian Dolomites to the Via Ferratae. Holly's next climb takes her to Zermatt in Switzerland, where she scales the awe-inspiring Matterhorn. [TVG] R of 7/25 11pm

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