Friday January 4, 2008

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:17

Midnight

Discoveries....America "Idaho" 00:50 #048H (Rpt) JANSO
The potato harvest is in full swing at the Koompin Brothers Farm helping make Idaho the number one potato state in the country, producing nearly a third of all potatoes grown in the U.S. The traditional sheep festival in Hailey is visited, as is the annual Trailing of the Sheep in Ketchum. Idaho's famed waters, draw 400,000 anglers a year, making the Nature Conservancy's Silver Creek Preserve a must-see. Idaho National Laboratory and The Craters of the Moon National Monument are highlighted. The Hells' Canyon Mail Boat brings passengers up the river for an overnight stay at Beamer’s Copper Creek Lodge. R on 1/24 11:59pm; 2/16 12am; 2/26 12

1AM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "Wide World of Wine" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APTEX
As Bittman treks the world, he notes the commonality of wine country: it requires the right land, climate and people, and always attracts great food. In the vineyards of Tuscany's Brunello wine country, Bittman receives a one-on-one lesson on wine appreciation from chef Mario Batali. In the Penedes region of Spain, Bittman feasts on local Catalan dishes and wine that have become increasingly popular in the United States. Finally, he journeys closer to home, in Sonoma and Napa Valleys, to re-discover classic California cooking, including Gary Danko's lobster with a white wine butter sauce. [TVG] R on 1/22 4pm; 1/23 1am; 2/8 4pm

1:30AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Apple Desserts" 00:26 #722Z (Rpt) APT
ATK recipes for apple brown Betty and apple strudel will fill kitchens with the aromas of autumn. Tasting: vanilla ice cream. Equipment: pastry brushes. [TVG] R on 2/8 4:30pm; 2/9 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Wines of the Desert" 00:26 #1512H (Rpt) APTEX
The stereotypical images of Mexico's Baja California include sun-drenched beaches, bizarre spiny plants, and remote dusty pueblos. But Baja is full of surprises. Known for its tequila and cerveza, the country's burgeoning wine industry may, someday, give these traditional beverages stiff competition, as it starts to draw international recognition. Host David Yetman is joined by Bill Beezley, acting head of The University of Arizona Latin American Studies department and historian, for a tour of the region's vineyards. They search for the origins of this growing interest in wine-making, from the very large growers and producers, to wine co-ops, where anyone can join in the fun. [TVG] R of 1/3 5pm

2:30AM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "Contemporary Jazz" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APT
Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, and George Duke have played together in the past, but in this episode they perform with energy and creativity, as though they had been playing together for years. Master guitarist and contemporary jazz legend Lee Ritenour, keyboardist George Duke, and the phenomenal bassist/producer Marcus Miller perform together and share the musical progressions that led to the creation of the various sub-genres called "contemporary jazz." The trail ranges from the soul/R&B/funk inflected jazz beginning in the late 1950s, into the '60s, with artists such as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, and Ramsey Lewis; the creation of Rock Fusion in the late 60s and into the 1970s, by artists like Miles Davis, Weather Report, and Chick Corea; the melding of pop and jazz in the 1980s, with artists such as Spyro Gyra, the Yellowjackets, and Lee himself, and on into the Smooth Jazz era that characterizes much of contemporary jazz. [TVG] R on 1/22 5:30pm; 1/23 2:30am; 2/9 2:30am

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Kenya: Masai Mara and El Karama" 00:26 #108H (Rpt) APTEX
East Africa is a vast stage on which the circular, never-ending journey known as the Great Migration has played out for millions of years. After going eye to eye with thousands of wildebeest and zebra, Art enlists an old friend and bush pilot to help him capture aerial patterns of migrating herds and flocks of flamingos. On the ground, he pursues giraffe on horseback and tracks rhino on foot. (Pt. 8 of 13). [TVG] R on 1/22 3am; 2/6 6pm; 2/7 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Seattle" 00:26 #504H (Rpt) APT
A hip, happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle, WA, combines city life with the great outdoors. Host Rudy Maxa explores the vibrant downtown, samples microbrews and lattes, noses around Seattle's neighborhoods, and hops aboard a ferry. Excursions take him hiking at magnificent Mount Rainier, and boating through the San Juan Islands, in search of whales. Tips are included on great seafood and getting outfitted for the outdoors. [TVG] R on 3/1 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 1/5 4am; 1/6 4am; 1/7 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Volvo Xc70" 00:26 #2717Z PBSPL
The 2008 Volvo XC70, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 and the Mazda CX-7, Honda Accord are road tested. [TVG] R on 1/4 3:30pm; 1/5 4:30am; 1/6 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Bouncy Castle" 00:28 #164Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "Skipping" exercise. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady has great fun bouncing up and down on the bouncy castle. Suddenly, the bouncy castle goes flat. Mrs. Lady tries to blow it up, but it's still flat. Can they find a way to get bouncing again? [TVY] R on 1/5 5:30am; 1/6 5am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Little Rocky Boat" 00:28 #165Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "Step Ball Change" exercise. In Storyworld, a boat is resting on the sand by the sea. When Grandpappa steps into the boat, it's very rocky and he falls over. Eventually, he manages to sit down in the boat, but he can't go anywhere. Where can Grandpappa find a paddle? [TVY] R on 1/5 5am; 1/6 5:30am; 1/7 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Father's Day" 00:28 #134H (Rpt) PBS
Piggley needs to help his father with some chores around the farm. But, when Piggley takes a more-creative-than-practical approach in painting the milk cart, and builds a castle of hay for the new chicks, his father thinks Piggley is playing, instead of working. In the end, Piggley's overworked father sees the joy Piggley is getting from his work, and rediscovers his own sense of play. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones introduces some friends, who find a fun way to clean up a messy room. [TVY] R on 1/6 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "The Big Race/You Are What You Are" 00:28 #127H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The animals have a relay race. Madge teaches Wartz that the animals have unique characteristics. [TVY] R on 2/29 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Princess and the Pea" 00:28 #116Z (Rpt) PBS
Princess Pea is worried she won't win a Golden Crown at the Annual Junior Princess Competition. [TVY] R on 1/6 7am; 1/10 7am; 2/18 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "The Mystery of the Disappearing Pie/Duck's Family Reunion" 00:28 #104H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 1/6 7:30am; 1/21 7:30am; 2/12 7:30am

8AM

Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency 01:56 PBS
America's controversial seventh president fought in the Revolutionary War when he was 13 years old. At the same age, he used the skills learned in battle to kill a man over a gambling debt. Eventually, Jackson led the American army to the most surprising victory in its history in the Battle of New Orleans, but he also launched an unauthorized invasion of Florida. He founded the Democratic Party, yet was viewed by his enemies as an American Napoleon. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Martin Sheen, Jackson's story is told, with startling relevance to the modern presidency by bringing to life one of the most remarkable, yet divisive presidents in our history. [TVPG]

10AM

Pioneers of Television "Sitcoms" 00:56 #101H PBS
This four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today. This episode focuses on five key sitcoms: "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," "Make Room for Daddy," "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." The last remaining Honeymooner, Joyce Randolph, offers surprising insights into the mind of Jackie Gleason. Similarly, Marlo Thomas speaks candidly about her father, Danny. Andy Griffith offers forceful opinions about the people and techniques that made his show work. (1 of 4) [TVG] R on 1/6 12

11AM

Words and Music By Jerry Herman 01:26 PBS
Jerry Herman, the composer/lyricist of "Hello, Dolly!," "Mame," and "La Cage Aux Folles" is profiled. Rare, never-before-seen archival footage of original performances by Herman are presented, along with commentary by an all-star cast including Angela Lansbury, Carol Channing, Charles Nelson Reilly, Michael Feinstein, and others. [TVG]

12:30PM

Painting with Paulson "South Carolina Sunset" 00:26 #613H NETA
Renowned artist and teacher Buck Paulson's painting techniques that will have you painting like an expert in no time. [TVG] R of 1/2 10am; 1/3 8am

1PM

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 2/6 1pm; 3/10 1pm

2PM

Indian Pride "Tribal Government Structure" 00:26 #112H NETA
Based on an American Indian cultural magazine, this 13-part television series focuses on the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. [TVG] R of 12/31 9am; 1/1 11am; 1/2 10:30am

2:30PM

e2 "Architecture 2030" 00:26 #212H PBSPL
The building sector is responsible for almost half of all U.S. emissions. How can the government, architects, regulatory agencies and building suppliers avoid a global warming crisis through policy change and education? Architect-turned-activist Ed Mazria may have the answer. His architecture 2030 organization hopes that all new buildings will be carbon neutral by 2030. (12 of 12) [TVG] R on 1/6 3:30pm

3PM

Piano Guy "Basic Blues/Repeat After Me" 00:26 #704H (Rpt) NETA
Guest pianist Bradley Sowash discusses basic blues and plays his original song, "Repeat After Me." [TVG] R of 12/31 3pm; 1/2 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Volvo Xc70" 00:26 #2717Z PBSPL
The 2008 Volvo XC70, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 and the Mazda CX-7, Honda Accord are road tested. [TVG] R on 1/5 4:30am; 1/6 4:30am

4PM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "The Old Man and the Sea" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) APTEX
Bittman and John Burton Race, one of England's top chefs, go fishing (with limited results) in the cold and rough waters off of Dartmouth, a seaside town in Devon, England. Afterwards, Burton Race prepares an elaborate sea bass with seaweed-wrapped scallops topped with two sauces. Bittman proves less can be more when cooking fish: he poaches mackerel with soy sauce, garlic and ginger. In Spain, Bittman visits one of the country's most celebrated restaurants to dine on soquet, a classic Catalan fish stew and marvels at the amazing variety of fish and shellfish at Barcelona's La Boqueria. [TVG] R on 1/5 1am; 1/23 4pm; 1/24 1am

4:30PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Grand Slam Breakfast" 00:26 #723Z (Rpt) APT
In their test kitchen, Christopher Kimball and his team recreate classic breakfast-diner food-- delicious omelets, hash browns, and eggs-in-a-hole. Tasting: breakfast sausage. Science: scrambled eggs. Equipment: spatulas. [TVG] R on 1/5 1:30am; 2/11 4:30pm; 2/12 1:30am

5PM

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 on 1/5 2am

5:30PM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "The Altos" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) APT
Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, and Benny Carter are just a few of the altoists that have influenced this episode's guests David Sanborn and Phil Woods. The hard-driving Sanborn is, of course, one of the best-known and most-identifiable voices on the contemporary jazz scene for the past 20 years; while Woods has established himself, over many decades, as one of the legends on the instrument. Although from opposite sides of the musical fence, Phil Woods and David Sanborn, separately and together, create something very wonderful on this show. [TVG] R on 1/5 2:30am; 1/23 5:30pm; 1/24 2:30am

6PM

Great Canadian Rivers "The Three Rivers" 00:22 #031 CFB
The Cardigan, the Brudenell, the Valleyfield-Montague. In a nation awash with wild, superlative waterways, these three peaceful rivers, measuring just 72.4 kilometres in combined length, are mere countryside wisps. But on compact Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, the Three Rivers merit an historical, cultural, recreational and economic status that far outweighs their diminutive size.

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Friday January 4, 2008

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:17

6:30PM

InterCHANGE "Iowa/Oil & Food Prices/Dreyfus/Iowa Caucuses" 00:26 #1312H WMVS
Kathleen Dunn reports from Dubuque with her analysis of the Iowa Caucuses. Dan Jones (moderator), Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall evaluate the surprising results, and explore how the next president must address domestic and international challenges-- including the surge in the cost of living, high oil, record-breaking food price increases, and ensuring the future of the country's economic power and stability. Commentary on Former Governor Lee Dreyfus who passed away at 81; and Rick Horowitz offers his take on the Iowa Caucuses.

7PM

Washington Week "Iowa Caucuses/New Hampshire Primary" 00:26 #4727 PBS
Gwen reports from Manchester, New Hampshire this week with complete coverage of the Iowa caucuses and in-depth analysis on how the results may shift the race for the White House. Political reporters Dan Balz, Karen Tumulty, John Dickerson, and John Harwood join Gwen. [TVRE]

7:30PM

Now On PBS "Mudslinging and Smear Tactics of the 2008 Race" 00:26 #401
Political mudslinging as a campaign tactic is as popular as it's ever been. Romney, Clinton, Huckabee, Giuliani, Obama--no one's managed to steer clear of targeted rumors and malicious gossip. NOW on PBS travels to South Carolina, the home of legendary no-holds-barred campaigner Lee Atwater, to see where negative stories come from, how they spread, and whether they can be effectively defeated with positive messaging.

8PM

Bill Moyers Journal "Iowa Results: Press & Politics, Paul and Kucinich" 00:56 #1139 PBS
What do the results in Iowa say about the press and politics? Bill Moyers talks with candidates shut out of key debates. Ron Paul by Fox News from an upcoming debate in New Hampshire, and Dennis Kucinich by Iowa's biggest newspaper The Des Moines Register in December. Paul and Kucinich give their perspectives on the results, the politics, and the process as the field heads to New Hampshire. Also on the program, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, examines the campaigns and coverage in Iowa and looks at the power of the press to systematically advantage some candidates and disadvantage others. [TVRE]

9PM

By The People: Citizenship in the 21st Century 00:56 PBS
Jim Lehrer gathers influential Americans to draft a "Declaration of Citizenship for the 21st Century" during the course of a four-day conference in Colonial Williamsburg. The convocation brings together a diverse group of approximately 50 influential Americans, who offer their views on the rights and responsibilities of citizens and government in modern-day America in both small and larger group discussions. [TVRE]

10PM

American Masters "Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned" 01:26 #1806 PBS
In the late 1950s, a shy Chicago accountant who was trying to pick up some extra cash began doing radio sketches. By 1960, The Button-Down Mind--recorded before he even stepped onto the stand-up circuit--hit gold as Album of the Year, and won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Bland Bob's deadpan and mildly nervous humor about the everyday guy, exemplified in "The Driving Instructor," helped spearhead the explosion in American comedy--at clubs, on records, and TV variety shows--and by pushing the boundaries of the sitcom genre. "The Bob Newhart Show" and, later, "Newhart," portraying the sane man caught in a world of zany characters gone mad, were among the most popular viewing staples throughout the 70s and 80s. Since then, Newhart has continued performing stand-up dates, and was recognized with a 2004 Emmy nomination for his first dramatic role on "ER." His legacy has influenced Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Richard Pryor, and more. [TVPG] R of 12/26 8pm

11:30PM

Pioneers of Television "Sitcoms" 00:56 #101 PBS
This four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today. This episode focuses on five key sitcoms: "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," "Make Room for Daddy," "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." The last remaining Honeymooner, Joyce Randolph, offers surprising insights into the mind of Jackie Gleason. Similarly, Marlo Thomas speaks candidly about her father, Danny. Andy Griffith offers forceful opinions about the people and techniques that made his show work. (1 of 4) [TVG] R on 2/4 11pm

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