Tuesday July 3, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:34

Midnight

Simon Schama's Power of Art "Bernini" 00:56 #104Z PBS
Gian Lorenzo Bernini-first boy wonder, then adult prodigy-was a man who defined the term "virtuoso." Sculptor, architect, composer, dashing cavalier, socially graceful, personally charming, the personal friend of Pope Urban VIII, the patron of the arts. Bernini's sculptures had the quick breath of life flowing through them. But Bernini did not have the field of fame to himself. Internationally acclaimed scholar and writer Simon Schama presents the dramatic life story of Bernini. (Pt. 4 in an 8-part series). [TVPG] R on 7/8 9pm; 7/9 12

1AM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Fire and Water" 00:26 #401Z (Rpt) APT
Fish is the "fear factor" in grilling: Will it stick? Will it fall apart? Steven offers his favorite strategies for victory at sea. No tricky turning maneuvers needed for Cedar-Planked Salmon, a dramatic presentation with incomparable wood flavor. Grilled Tuna with a gutsy Fire-Charred Tomato Chipotle Salsa is seared directly over a mesquite fire. Bacon-wrapped Trout, stream-caught just yards from the set and still dripping with water, are stuffed with Poblano Corn Relish and grilled in fish baskets over an open fire, Fish doesn't get much fresher-or better-than this. [TVG] R on 7/19 4pm; 7/20 1am; 8/7 4pm

1:30AM

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Dominican Specialties" 00:26 #124H (Rpt) APT
Daisy is visited by her friend Miguelina from the Dominican Republic. To celebrate, Daisy invites us to join them in a delicious meal of Tostones-thin slices of sweet ripe Plantains fried until crispy and golden and served with that Latin classic mojito (garlic sauce)- Rice and Red Beans (Arros Junto), and Deep-Fried Marinated Chicken Chunks (Chicharrones de Pollo). [TVG] R of 7/2 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Boom and Bust in a Desert Town" 00:26 #1513H (Rpt) APTEX
The small town of Quartzsite, AZ, located just 20 miles east of the Colorado River, has been a rock hound's paradise since the 1960s. These days, this former stagecoach town is also a mecca to well over a million visitors each year, most of whom converge on it in a wave of RVs during the months of January and February. Thousands of vendors of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, and everything else imaginable create one of the world's largest open-air flea markets. The Desert Speaks crew visits the town in the dead of summer, and again, in the bustling winter months, to meet the unique characters of this community and learn the history behind this enigmatic place. Final program of the season. [TVPG] R of 7/2 5pm

2:30AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #205Z (Rpt) APTEX
Americans are fueling up with energy from the cornfield. Jason Shoultz discovers that ethanol is making a difference in how people drive from the highway to the race track. Jason takes us to an ethanol plant in Wyoming to find farmers who are making an increasing dent in America's dependence on foreign oil. Then, the brew that's big business for farmers in the heartland. Paul Ryan shows how beer makers in St. Louis transform barley, rice and hops into some of America's most famous beverages. Jason Shoultz heads into the Gulf of Mexico for a roundup of some tasty crustaceans. Pat McConahay travels to Tennessee and a visit to RFD Television. It's a network geared to the needs and interests of farmers and ranchers all across the country. Then, the story of a Missouri dairy farmer with a fresh approach to marketing milk--back to bottles. [TVG] R of 7/2 5:30pm

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "The Majesty of Madrid" 00:26 #301H (Rpt) APTEX
Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. Rick Steves tours the lavish Royal Palace, enjoys art-packed museums, and looks deep into Picasso's greatest masterpiece. Experiencing Madrid at its fun-loving best, he is mesmerized by flamenco dancers, and munches on pigs' ears. Then, for a dose of Spain's dramatic history, he side-trips to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 8/6 6pm; 8/7 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Rome Day Trips" 00:26 #409H (Rpt) APT
Rudy Maxa leaves the eternal city behind, by way of the famous Appian Way, to explore the environs of Rome. First, it's the majesty of Emperor Hadrian's villa, and the wine and lakes of the Alban Hills. Next, it's south to the ancient seaport of Ostia, Rome's Pompeii. Along the way, he watches olive oil pressing, stops at the ancient's favorite beach, and visits a medieval hilltop town. Tips on tasting olive oil and navigating Rome's ring road are also given. [TVG] R on 8/29 3:30am

4AM

Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course 00:26 (Rpt) PBS
Robert X. Cringely and his loyal cadre of dolly pushers, jimmy jib handlers, helicopter pilots, and poodle wranglers take audiences behind-the-scenes of a revolution--20 years in the making. Digital television (DTV) is about to change home entertainment and lifelong education forever. In this program, Cringely once again plays the fearless guide to cutting-edge technology. [TVG] R on 7/4 4am; 7/5 4am; 7/6 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Jeep Patriot" 00:26 #2643Z PBSPL
Road Test: Jeep Patriot compact utility; Track Test--Three 500-Horsepower Sports Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10, and Ford Shelby GT 500; Goss' Garage: Is It Wise to Fill Tires with Nitrogen Gas?; Long-Term Road Test Update: Mazda CX-7 and Audi A3. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/4 4:30am; 7/4 3:30pm; 7/5 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Umbrella" 00:28 #161Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "Twisting" exercise. In Storyworld, Mr. Man stands under the umbrella so he doesn't get wet while it is raining. Gradually more Storypeople arrive and huddle together under the umbrella to keep out of the rain. When Grandpappa arrives there is no room for him under the umbrella. How can they all keep dry? [TVY] R of 7/2 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Flying Fish" 00:28 #162Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "Wide Walk" exercise. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady, Brother, and Sister jump up and down, when they see a flying fish flying through the air, performing beautiful loops. How long will the fish stay and perform? [TVY] R on 7/4 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Milk Melodrama" 00:28 #118H (Rpt) PBS
Mr. Winks plants a treasure map that inspires Piggley and friends to accomplish their chores, without actually realizing they're working! But the real "treasure" is learning that when work is done with the right attitude, it can even be fun! [TVY] R on 7/7 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Flying Fish/Smooch and Winslow's Songbook" 00:28 #137H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Ick tells Wartz that there is a kind of fish that can fly, Wartz doesn't believe that can be true. But, when he and Burdette visit Snook, they learn that there are all kinds of amazing animals in the world, including fish, squirrels, and snakes that glide through the air! Smooch and Winslow flip through a book of their favorite songs, including: I Want to See Everything. [TVY] R on 9/3 6:30am; 9/7 6:30am; 9/8 6:30am

7AM

Generation Next: Speak Up, Be Heard 00:56 PBS
Judy Woodruff travels across the United States to gauge and document the views of 16-25 year olds. Woodruff looks to de-mystify a generation that is hooked on technology, generally supportive of gay rights and racial differences, yet is also swamped in debt and facing a world of unparallled choices. Touring the U.S. during the summer of 2006, Woodruff discovers that America's emerging decision makers and leaders are massively diverse, exeedingly tolerant and highly opinionated. [TVPG]

8AM

America's Ballroom Challenge "American Smooth" 00:56 #201H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles-with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." America's Ballroom Challenge kicks off with the World Professional American Smooth Championships. Marilu Henner and former Latin champion Tony Meredith host. Pt. 1 of 5. [TVG] R on 7/11 10am; 8/6 8am; 8/19 8pm

9AM

Supreme Court "One Nation Under Law" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Examining the creation of the court and following it through the brink of the Civil War. A detailed look at the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall and his successor, Roger Taney. Marshall presided over one of the most famous cases before the court while Taney presided over one of the most infamous. Part 1 of 4. [TVPG] R on 7/26 11am; 7/30 9am; 9/2 10am

10AM

NOVA "Welcome to Mars" 00:56 #3201Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
On January 3, 2004, a tiny rover named Spirit crash-landed on Mars, and sent its first message home. The scientists's elation, as well as the landing's engineering story, is captured. This program follows the adventures of Spirit and another rover, Opportunity, on the red planet. Access to mission scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows them wrestling with technical crises that beset the rovers. Spirit suddenly falls silent; and then starts spewing gibberish. For three agonizing days, the engineers finally solve the problem. Then Opportunity lands, and sends back the image of an outcrop of bedrock just a few meters away. The rock turns out to be a crucial clue in the long quest to discover if there was once water and life on Mars. Engineers struggle to keep their earthly lives in synch with the longer day/night cycle of the red planet. This compelling inside story of triumph and ingenuity is full of scientific and human drama. [TVG] R of 6/25 8am; 6/30 8am

11AM

Great Performances "A Tribute to James Taylor" 01:26 #3203H (Rpt) PBS
One of the preeminent and most influential singer-songwriters of the 1970s, James Taylor has remained unsurpassed as a musical craftsman. The spectacular concert, honoring Taylor for his musical and philanthropic achievements, features an all-star line-up of performers, including David Crosby, Sheryl Crow, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Bonnie Raitt, Sting and Bruce Springsteen. [TVG]

12:30PM

Crown of the Continent--Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias 00:26 (Rpt) PBS
Filmmaker John Grabowska explores Alaska's visually spectacular region of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which includes the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers, and the greatest collection of peaks above 16,000 feet, along with dramatic valleys, wild rivers, and a variety of wildlife. [TVG] R on 8/25 10:30am; 8/25 9pm; 8/26 12

1PM

History Detectives "Doc Holliday's Watch/Civil War Female Soldiers/Japanese Internment Camp Artwork" 00:56 #307Z (Rpt) PBS
Doc Holliday's Watch: A Oklahoma pawn store clerk's customer had a pawned antique watch, engraved with a potentially historic inscription. Could this watch have been a gift from the fearless lawman, Wyatt Earp, to the dentist, gambler, and gunman "Doc" Holliday, perhaps in gratitude for his help fighting the Clanton gang at the OK Corral? Civil War Female Soldiers: A Louisiana resident owns a Civil War photograph featuring a fine-boned, slight-figured soldier. The soldier is identified as a member of the 2nd Louisiana Infantry... but could it be a woman in disguise? This may be the only known photo of a Confederate woman soldier. Japanese Internment Camp Artwork: In a San Francisco archive, an intern discovered a set of 10 postcard-size watercolors of what appears to be a prison camp. Piecing them together, it looks as if they were painted on the back of a Japanese-American internment notice from 1942. What is the story? R on 8/5 1pm

2PM

Marines 01:26 PBS
Exploring the training, history, heart, and unique warrior culture of the United States Marine Corps. With significant access to Marine Corps training facilities, the program reveals what it takes and what it means to be a Marine--from the first moments of a recruit's arrival at boot camp. An extensive examination of the often grueling Marine Corps training, including the Martial Arts Program, confidence course and intense rifle range instruction. The program also demonstrates how the Marines evaluate and shape their future leaders with the rigorous Officer Candidate Leadership reaction course and infamous "Quigley" exercise. [TVPG]

3:30PM

Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent 00:26 PBS
For more than 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River in Youngstown, NY. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus, control a critical water artery. This program explores the story of the long-standing national landmark. Through rare archival materials, expert commentaries, high-definition videography and re-enactments, viewers can experience the history of Fort Niagara, from its beginnings through modern times. [TVPG]

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "The New Face of Beef" 00:26 #402Z (Rpt) APT
Here's a show for beef lovers featuring fantastic cuts of beef, new to most grillmeisters. Leading off is a clod (whole smoked beef shoulder), much beloved in central Texas and virtually unknown everywhere else on the planet. It's 18 pounds of pure beef pleasure cooked low and slow to fork-tender perfection. Then, meet the new steak on the block-- flame-seared flat iron, which Steven prepares in the south of the border style with chilies and mucho cerveza. [TVG] R on 7/4 1am; 7/20 4pm; 7/21 1am

4:30PM

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Feast Day In Puerto Rico" 00:26 #125H (Rpt) APT
On St. John the Baptist's feast day, the waters become sacred and at midnight, everyone is at the beach. After the ritual of jumping into the ocean (backwards), which we'll see, it's all about food. Daisy prepares cold Fried Chicken (Pollo Frito), grilled Fillet of Sole wrapped in banana leaf, salt Cod Fritters (Bacalaitos)and Yuca Fritters Stuffed with Crab. [TVG] R on 7/4 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Saving Australia's Wild West" 00:26 #1601H (Rpt) APTEX
When the Australian Wildlife Conservancy bought over 800,000 acres of a former cattle ranch for biodiversity conservation, it created an ecological jewel that now attracts scientists from all over the world. Aggressive management, based on nature, can restore the land. Host David Yetman hops on a plane to navigate his way into the former ranch known as Mornington Station. During this trip, Yetman ventures close to prime bird watching sites that are home to some extraordinary and endangered granivorous birds; searches the landscape for wallaroos; and examines the Spinifex grass plains that provide shelter, protection, and food for many creatures. Also: a helicopter excursion offers a bird's eye view of the land that features wallabies, kangaroos, wild horses, and other local wildlife. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 7/4 2am

5:30PM

America's Heartland 00:26 #206Z (Rpt) APTEX
A stop in Illinois to see how activity on the Chicago Board of Trade determines the price you pay for food on your table. It's a loud and busy place where daily traders affect the future of agriculture. Then Jason Shoultz visits a very special spot in Iowa where moviemakers from Hollywood transformed two family farms into a "Field of Dreams." Then a look at how modern windmills are generating energy for consumers and cash for farmers and ranchers all across the country. Jason Shoultz heads for some very special Texas towns that are using a new approach to agriculture to save their cities. Pat McConahay introduces some "farmers in training. " These young folks are harvesting much more than good grades in their school gardens. [TVG] R on 7/4 2:30am

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca" 00:26 #302H (Rpt) APTEX
Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! Rick Steves marvels at El Greco, pops some explosive pickles, and rambles Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls. Then, just for fun, he drops in on a bachelorette party with local troubadours, slices and savors tasty jamon, strolls with the crowd, and grabs a front-row seat to enjoy Europe's most enchanting square. [TVG] R on 7/4 3am; 8/7 6pm; 8/8 3am

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Tuesday July 3, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:34

6:30PM

Adelante! "Musical Group/Epilepsy Foundation/Marriage Amendment" 00:26 #816H (Rpt) WMVS
The musical group "Locos Por Juana" performs. Patricia Gomez (Host/Producer) interviews members and learns about their unique style. Next, Lilia Post discusses the various services offered by the Epilepsy Foundation. In the final segment, Maria Cadenas from Cream City Foundation expresses her concerns on the effects of the recent ammendement to the definition of marriage in Wisconsin.

7PM

NOVA "Nova scienceNOW" 00:56 #3313Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Host and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit the earth in 2036, what the consequences could be, and the steps NASA could take to avoid this catastrophe. [TVG] R on 7/3 10pm; 7/5 2pm; 7/7 11am

8PM

Austin City Limits "Corinne Bailey Rae/KT Tunstall" 00:56 #3208Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Austin City Limits showcases a pair of British stars now conquering U.S. shores. England's Corinne Bailey Rae affirms her burgeoning popularity with hits "Put Your Records On" and "Like a Star" from her self-titled debut. Then Scotland's KT Tunstall demonstrates why her star is rising with "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and other favorites from her acclaimed Eye to the Telescope. [TVG] R on 7/3 11pm; 7/6 2pm

9PM

Nature "A Mystery In Alaska" 00:56 #2009Z (Rpt) PBS
Alaska is home to one of the world's most complex and spectacular ecosystems, and also one of the greatest wildlife mysteries, as many animals decline dramatically in number with no clear explanations why. Against the breathtaking backdrop of magnificent mountains and seacoasts, attempts are made to unravel at least part of the enigma. [TVG] R on 7/4 12; 7/4 7am; 7/5 3pm

10PM

NOVA "Nova scienceNOW" 00:56 #3313Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Host and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit the earth in 2036, what the consequences could be, and the steps NASA could take to avoid this catastrophe. [TVG] R on 7/5 2pm; 7/7 11am; 7/7 2pm

11PM

Austin City Limits "Corinne Bailey Rae/KT Tunstall" 00:56 #3208Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Austin City Limits showcases a pair of British stars now conquering U.S. shores. England's Corinne Bailey Rae affirms her burgeoning popularity with hits "Put Your Records On" and "Like a Star" from her self-titled debut. Then Scotland's KT Tunstall demonstrates why her star is rising with "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and other favorites from her acclaimed Eye to the Telescope. [TVG] R on 7/6 2pm

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