Tuesday August 5, 2008

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

Midnight

Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather "Worth Doing Once" 00:56 #103H PBS
In this third chapter of Churchill's life, his granddaughter Celia Sandys travels to Morocco and to the South of France in search of those places that gave Churchill particular pleasure. He called Morocco "the most beautiful place on earth". Here, even during the turmoil of the Second World War, he found time to travel with Roosevelt and indulge in his favorite relaxation--painting. Toward the end of his life, travel, friends and the solace he found in painting and writing became more and more important to him. Sandys reflects on the life of the man she knew: a life that began on the battlefields of the world, blossomed through remarkable qualities of leadership and inspiration, but then began to fade into the melancholy of old age. (3 of 3) [TVPG] R on 8/8 10am

1AM

Lidia's Italy "Kneading with An Old Friend" 00:26 #121Z (Rpt) APTEX
Anyone who has visited with Paola di Mauro feels like they have met the Italian Julia Child. This passionate cook and dear friend of Lidia works with her on some homemade fresh pasta that is served with some great chicken livers. [TVG] R of 8/4 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Chef Karen Demasco-Craft: New York, Ny - Costa Rica" 00:26 #203H (Rpt) APT
New York's most celebrated pastry chef, Karen Demasco, goes to the root of her sweet desserts in beautiful Costa Rica, where she plants, harvests, and processes organic sugar cane by hand. The end result: 100 percent pure, organic, unrefined sugar. Recipes: Sucanat Candied Macadamia Nuts; and Gooey Organic Brown Sugar Cakes. [TVG] R of 8/4 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Palms in the Desert" 00:26 #1705H (Rpt) APTEX
Palm trees have long been a symbol of the desert and, more importantly, a sign of water to a weary desert traveler. In this episode, ecologist Jim Cornett joins host David Yetman for a look around California's Coachella Valley, the lowest and hottest inhabited place in the Northern Hemisphere. After a walk around Palm Springs to examine the area's most famous residents, Yetman heads for the largest undisturbed palm oasis on Earth, Palm Canyon. [TVG] R of 8/4 5pm

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Slovenia" 00:26 #204Z (Rpt) APT
In this Eastern European country, George Bauer stops in two enchanting alpine resort areas: Bled, with its perfect lake and stately 16th-century castle, and Bohinj, located in Slovenia's only national park. Other highlights include Skofja Loka, which boasts a charming town square and centuries-old inn; the capital city of Ljubljana, whose ancient roots are evident in the ruins and relics found in its Old Town district; the amazing rock formations of 4 million-year-old Postojna Caves; Predjama Castle, carved into the mouth of a rock cliff; and Lipica, birthplace of the famous Lipizzaner Stallion tradition. [TVG] R of 8/4 5:30pm

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw" 00:26 #310H (Rpt) APTEX
Poland is ready to be rediscovered, as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting "next Prague." Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again. [TVG] R of 8/4 3pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Prague & Budapest" 00:26 #307H (Rpt) APT
Rudy Maxa leaves Western Europe behind, as he ventures to the exotic cities of Prague and Budapest. In Prague, he marvels at the startlingly beautiful old town, and tours the labyrinthine castle that haunted writer Franz Kafka. Bohemian glass dazzles him as he browse the flourishing shops in this former Communist country, and he witnesses the scene of the "Velvet Revolution." Then, it's off to Budapest where he surrenders himself to steamy mineral spas, gets serenaded by Gypsy music in one of the city's most traditional restaurants, and sways to the rhythms of Hungarian dancers. The trip is rounded out with Budapest's regal Opera House, and monuments of a bygone era in the Communist Statue Park. Tips are given on luxury hotels. [TVG] R of 8/4 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "Orphan Film Reel/Chinese Opium Scale/Hermann Goering's Shotgun" 00:56 #406Z (Rpt) PBS
A woman in Missoula, Montana, bought an old fiddle case in the Montana mining town of Butte in the 1960s. She was told the case actually held a scale that Chinese immigrants in the area had used for weighing opium. Trade in opium was legal in the U.S. until 1909; it was commonly used both as a medicine and as a drug. The Chinese were among the first immigrant groups to arrive in Montana in the 1800s, working on building the railroads, as gold miners and in restaurant and laundry businesses. History Detectives heads to Montana to find out how Chinese immigrants survived for decades in Big Sky Country, particularly during a time when anti-Chinese sentiment was rampant in the U.S. Next, the team ventures to Kentucky and Ohio to determine whether a movie reel could be one of thousands of silent films that have been lost forever to film history. And, the possible link to Hitler's once-feared right-hand-man is investigated. [TVG] R on 8/14 2pm; 8/26 4am

5AM

Boohbah "The High Wall" 00:28 #121Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs step side-to-side, and peek and hide, as they dance together. In Storyworld, Mr. Man is on one side of a high wall and Brother and Sister are on the other. How will they all get on the same side? [TVY] R of 8/4 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Cakes and String" 00:28 #122Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs stretch and spin, and go for a wide walk. In Storyworld, Auntie has two cakes to share with Mr. Man, but they keep walking past each other without seeing the other. How can Auntie find Mr. Man, so they can they sit down to eat the cakes together? [TVY] R on 8/6 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Rain, Rain, Go Away" 00:28 #130H (Rpt) PBS
When Mr. and Mrs. Winks have to go out in the rain to repair a fence, Piggley must keep Molly inside and entertained. He quickly realizes that what is fun for him isn't necessarily fun for Molly. Piggley uses his ingenuity to come up with some great games they both can play and enjoy--and discovers how much fun it is to be a truly helpful older brother! Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones shows a local elementary school's "Buddies Program," where first and fifth graders are paired up, to discover that friendships can span all ages. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Big Big Waterhole/Oko's Songbook" 00:28 #140H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
As Wartz, Winslow, and Bob race by the waterhole playing games, Ick gets upset that he can't join in, so declares he's moving out of the waterhole to someplace better. Oko shares some of his favorite songs, including: Land Of Discovery. [TVY] R of 7/30 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 8/11 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Dog's Camping Adventure/V Is for Vacation" 00:28 #107H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY]

8AM

Buffett & Gates Go Back to School 00:56 PBS
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Microsoft Corporation founder Bill Gates travel to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a lively discussion on business and ethics. They share their points of view on investments and their success, while also offering insightful glimpses into their personal and professional lives. The two good friends also provide advice on how to get a job, how to find success, and how to help change the world, which set the stage for Buffett's unprecedented contribution to Gates' foundation. [TVG]

9AM

Tornado Glory 00:56 PBSPL
Joel Taylor and Reed Timmer are two young stormchasers living their dream in the storm season of 2003, who are in for the ride of their lives. When they're not studying the weather at the University of Oklahoma, Reed, from Grand Rapids, MI, and Joel, a native of Oklahoma, are trying to get as close as possible to the deadliest twisters. What meteorologists think about stormchasing is examined, along with what it means to come face-to-face with a tornado, from analyzing data early in the morning, to the conversations during endless hours on the road, to the ultimate prize. The documentary was filmed throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and South Dakota. [TVG]

10AM

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 of 7/31 9pm; 8/1 12; 8/3 12noon

11AM

Nova scienceNOW "Season 3, Episode 6" 00:56 #306Z PBS (DVS)
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson follows the upcoming NASA mission to send a lander to Mars. The lander is set to dig for water at the planet's poles in an attempt to understand the mysterious red planet's potential or past ability to support life. Next, Tyson is on the trail of an extraordinary paleontological cold case. Forty years ago, a young paleontologist unearthed the fossilized remains of two mammoths, their tusks entwined in a fatal battle. Was it accidental death or violent murder? By looking inside the fossilized tusks, modern forensic science can read a record of the mammoths' final days that will finally put this mystery to rest. [TVG] R of 7/30 8pm; 8/1 10am

Noon

Evelyn Cameron: Pictures from a Worthy Life 00:56 PBSPL
Evelyn Cameron left a life of privilege in England and found a sense of peace on the Montana prairie. With an independent spirit suited for the American West, she started her own photography business. She left behind a legacy of photographs and diary writings providing an intimate portrait of pioneer life rarely seen. [TVG]

1PM

Inside "Rio Carnaval" 00:56 #202H (Rpt) PBS
At the centerpiece of the world famous Rio Carnaval is the Samba Parade--a fierce competition of vast scale among 13 neighborhood samba schools. Watching them are a panel of expert judges, more than 60,000 spectators and a TV audience of nearly half a billion. The unexpected is always expected during one of the largest parties on earth, and INSIDE is right there to find out how Rio survives and Carnaval continues to thrive. [TVPG]

2PM

History Detectives "Hermann Goering's Shotgun/Calf Creek Arrow/The Edison House" 00:56 #308Z (Rpt) PBS
Hermann Goering's Shotgun: In the dying days of the Third Reich, Hermann Goering, the former head of the German Luftwaffe, was holed up in the German countryside, addicted to opium, and terrified of capture by advancing Allies. A Lewiston, NY, man believes his shotgun may have belonged to Goering, and was looted at the time of his arrest, in 1945. Calf Creek Arrow: An Oklahoma resident discovered an unusual bison skull while fossil-hunting in a dry riverbed. Lodged in the bone was a handmade point, which the contributor believes dates back to the Calf Creek culture, around 3000 B.C. Could this be just another hoax or an incredible archeological discovery? The Edison House: A Union, NJ, resident has heard a strange story about his home: that it was designed and built by inventor Thomas Edison. But Edison is not known for his house construction skills. An approach to housing is discovered, that was 30 years ahead of its time. R on 8/18 4am

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Budapest: The Best of Hungary" 00:26 #311H (Rpt) APTEX
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities--busy Pest and noble Buda--straddling the Danube, and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold, with gusto, as shopping boulevards thrive, and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today, Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance. [TVG] R on 8/6 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Stockholm & Sweden" 00:26 #308H (Rpt) APT
Rudy cruises through Stockholm's sun-dappled archipelago; visits a designer hotel; and sips cocktails in the trendy Ice Bar (a lounge built completely of ice!). He strolls through the Karl Milles sculpture garden, and admires the world's best-preserved 17th century warship, the Vasa. Then it's off to the woodsy "Kingdom of Crystal," where he peeks in on Sweden's best glass artists; and gets rowdy at a traditional herring dinner. He pays tribute to a grand medieval castle once called the "key to Sweden." [TVG] R on 8/6 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "Where Barolo Reigns....It Pours" 00:26 #122Z (Rpt) APTEX
Discover the richness of Piedmont, as Lidia serves baked cardoons accompanied by scrumptious beef braised in Barolo wine. Save some room for dessert of delicious crescent-moon shaped cornmeal cookies. [TVG]

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Chefs Debbie Gold & Michael Smith-40 Sardines: Kansas City, MO" 00:26 #204H (Rpt) APT
Husband-and-wife cooking team Debbie Gold and Michael Smith--renowned for innovative menus featuring the seasons' finest offerings--harvest tomatoes, squash, and potatoes at a Mennonite farm, and gather eggs at Campo Lindo Farms. Recipes: Poached Egg Soup with Squash Blossoms & Tomatoes; and Chicken Breast with Sour Cherries & Asparagus Salad. [TVG]

5PM

Desert Speaks "On The Road to Cajamarca" 00:26 #1706H (Rpt) APTEX
Host David Yetman, his brother, geologist Dick Yetman and South American archeologist Axel Nielson start at sea level in the town of Chiclayo and then journey upward to the town of Cajamarca. In Chiclayo, they explore the "witches' market," where they find herbs, hallucinogens and other natural remedies that promise everything from basic protection from curses to headache cures. As the trek continues, stop to examine pre-Incan mountaintop aqueducts hand carved into the thick rock of the Andes. Near the outskirts of Cajamarca, the crew visits the Ventanillas de Otuzco ("Little Windows of Otuzco"), an area where a deposit of volcanic ash provided natives with the material to create a stunning commemorative memorial for their ancestors. The episode concludes in Cajamarca with a climb up an Incan stairway to view the city as an Incan emperor would have surveyed his domain. [TVG] R on 8/6 2am

5:30PM

Seasoned Traveler "Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina" 00:26 #205Z (Rpt) APT
George Bauer introduces viewers to the Croatian Riviera, which has just about everything the French Riviera has, at half the cost. Highlights include the windblown island of Krk and the town of Vrbnik, where visitors can sample distinctive locally-produced wines; the Istrian peninsula, a melting pot of Slavic, Germanic, Italian and Roman cultures; Dubrovnik, an enthralling town dating back to the seventh century; and Mostar, a small Bosnian city once devastated by fighting, where an unusual annual competition draws athletes from around the world. [TVG] R on 8/6 2:30am

5:58PM

Antiques Road Show "Witley Court" 00:30 #2704 BBC
The team visits Witley Court in Worcestershire where they discover more intriguing finds, including a complete cast of an early puppet theatre discovered in a loft, a Worcester plate made as a royal gift valued at £4,000, a drawing by LS Lowry and an extremely rare piece of early Staffordshire slipware, similar to the famous "Ozzie the Owl", and valued even more highly.

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Tuesday August 5, 2008

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

6:30PM

Adelante! "Umos Banquet/Puerto Rican Foundation/Highway Expan" 00:26 #919H (Rpt) WMVS
Host and Producer Patricia Gomez attends the annual banquet of the United Migrant Opportunity Service. UMOS celebrates the efforts of Latinos who serve the community. Members of the Puerto Rican Foundation talk about its mission and accomplishments. Attorney Karyn Rotker of the ACLU discusses highway expansion.

7PM

NOVA "Dimming Sun" 00:56 #3310Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
As global warming turns up the heat, researchers are stunned to discover that the planet Earth is actually growing dimmer. Increasing air pollution allows less and less sunlight to reach earth's surface, a "global dimming" that's linked to severe droughts. In an even more alarming twist, there is concern that solving the dimming problem could greatly accelerate global warming, melting ice caps and flooding coastal cities. This baffling climate conundrum is examined, as the implications for the planet Earth's future is followed. [TVG] R on 8/11 12noon

8PM

Wide Angle "18 with a Bullet" 00:56 #501Z PBS [TVRE]

9PM

P.O.V. "Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music" 01:26 #2107Z PBS
In this classic 1969 documentary, Johnny Cash is captured at his peak--the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians. "Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music" paints a portrait that endures beyond the singer's 2003 death. [TVPG] R on 8/6 12:30am; 8/7 10am

10:30PM

Tractors from the Past 00:23 (Rpt) TOM D
A look is taken at tractors from the past, as seen at Wisconsin's Power Reunion.

11PM

New Tricks 00:52 #106 BBC
Halford visits a clairvoyant to try to contact his dead wife Mary but instead receives a message from Caroline Stillman, a teenage girl who was abducted and left to die in a transport container in 1982. The case takes the investigative team to Martin Lombard, a psychic involved in the original investigation. Despite warnings from on high to leave the case alone, Pullman and her team pursue Lombard. But in doing so, they jeopardise the future of their unit. (Series 1, episode 6 of 6)

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