Monday May 5, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

Midnight

Discoveries....America "Oklahoma" 00:50 #039H (Rpt) JANSO
Rodeos, cowboys, and the arts and skills of the old west are an intrinsic part of Oklahoma. River Basin Ranch in Nowato is visited--the world's largest stocker and feeder cattle market at Stockyards City; in Oklahoma City at the National Memorial & Museum, a tribute to the victims, survivors and rescue workers of the bombing at the Arthur P. Murrow Federal Building. American Buffalo Products, cowboy and military vet turned junk art sculptor, Jim Powers is profiled. At the Apache Rattlesnake Festival, snake handlers walk inside the snake pit with hundreds of "live rattlers," discussing everything from snake biology to safety. In the field, visitor’s can even hunt for snakes. Will Rogers Museum in Claremont. R of 5/4 5pm

1AM

Biz Kid$ "Using Your Credit-Crazy Or Compelling?" 00:28 #115H APTEX
The Biz Kids see the true cost of purchasing with credit, and learn how credit scores are used by employers, insurers, colleges, and others. Entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated credit pitfalls are interviewed. (15 of 26) [TVG]

1:30AM

Lidia's Italy "Stir That Pot" 00:26 #116Z APTEX
The people from Friuli are often called "polentone" or polenta eaters, and Lidia celebrates this philosophy as she shows polenta for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is an episode dedicated to the wonder, simplicity and versatility of polenta. [TVG]

2AM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "One Pan Wonders" 00:26 #105H APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares: West Coast Egg Foo Young, Fried Green Tomatoes with Cream Gravy, Different French Toast. [TVG]

2:30AM

Adventure Golf "Malaysia" 00:26 #204Z (Rpt) APT
Malaysia is often overlooked by travelers and golfers in particular. However, its great climate, stunning and varied scenery, low travel costs and friendly multicultural population is now being enhanced by golfer-friendly resorts, hotels and courses. Golfer Ian Cross plays Kelab Rahman Putra, a 36-hole public course offering a round of golf with food and drink for just $20; high-altitude golf on the Mount Kinabalu Golf Course in Borneo, in the foothills of Southeast Asia's tallest mountain; the well-manicured Bukit Jambul Golf Club near Georgetown; and a rainforest course in the boutique resort of The Datai in Langkawi. Between the rounds, he searches for giant frog-eating pitcher plants in Kinabalu and explores the colonial history of Penang. [TVG]

3AM

Little Manila: Filipinos In California's Heartland 00:26 APTEX
Educators, historians, labor leaders and long-time residents of Stockton, California's "Little Manila" recount the experiences and impact of Fillipino immigrants on the community. [TVG]

3:30AM

Golden Game: Baseball In Sacramento 00:26 APTEX
Sacramento's 150-year baseball history: its early teams and ballparks, the players, important victories, unresolved controversies and unforgettable moments are nostalgically recounted. Among other highlights, the film chronicles the Sacramento Solons' dramatic come-from-behind victory against rival Los Angeles for the 1942 Pacific Coast League series title, the mysterious fire at Edmonds Field (and why some believe the team set it), and the 2000 opening of Raley Field, home of the triple-A champion River Cats. [TVG]

4AM

History Detectives "Monopoly/Japanese Internment Camp Artwork/The Lewis and Clark Cane" 00:56 #202Z (Rpt) PBS
Monopoly: A man in Delaware has an old board game that bears a remarkable similarity to Monopoly, but was made 20 years before Parker Brothers patented their creation. Could he own the earliest version of the world's best-selling board game? Japanese Internment Camp Artwork: In a San Francisco historical archive, an intern recently discovered a set of 10 postcard-size watercolors of what appears to be a prison camp. Piecing them together, the intern was surprised to find they were painted on the back of a Japanese-American internment notice from 1942. What is the story behind these paintings? The Lewis and Clark Cane: A Minnesota man has an old wooden cane that the family tale says is one which Meriwether Lewis and William Clark gave to his ancestor, in return for assistance they received during the famous Corps of Discovery expedition. Was the cane really a gift from Lewis and Clark? [TVG] R on 5/6 1pm; 6/7 4am; 6/13 2pm

5AM

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 of 5/2 5:30am; 5/3 5am; 5/4 5:30am

5:30AM

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 on 5/6 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "The Legend of Raloo" 00:28 #116H (Rpt) PBS
The kids learn about their Irish heritage. Unfortunately, the game that ensues puts Ferny on the opposing side to his friends, because of his Spanish heritage. [TVY] R on 5/11 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Sleepover/The Disappearing Waterhole" 00:28 #136H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Wartz hears that a storm is coming, he feels too nervous to go to a sleepover at Smooch and Winslow's hut. Winslow and Bob stop by the waterhole to get a drink, but Ick stops them and says that no one is allowed to have any of the water. [TVY]

7AM

Super Why! "The Frog Prince" 00:28 #115Z (Rpt) PBS
Princess Pea wants to do ballet and Spider wants to spin webs. How will they play together? [TVY] R of 4/29 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Playing Spies/Wee Little Whale" 00:28 #118H PBS (DVS)
Sheep and Duck try to figure out Dog's secret. Sheep rescues a stuck whale and brings her back home. [TVY] R on 5/12 7:30am; 5/20 7:30am; 6/3 7:30am

8AM

American Masters "Willa Cather: The Road Is All" 01:26 #1807H (Rpt) PBS
In 1883, Willa Cather was plucked from her luxurious home in Virginia, and dropped into Nebraska's tall grass prairies. The experience terrified and exhilarated her, becoming the force behind her great novels: O Pioneer, The Song of the Lark, My Antonia, Death Comes for the Archbishop, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning One of Ours. Her life remains mysterious--she destroyed much personal correspondence, and had restrictions concerning her work. She was educated and well-traveled; she smoked, she did not suffer fools, and she often dressed in slacks. She's a hero to women writers, and an inspiration to women readers, rediscovered in every decade for the past 100 years. The endless prairie gives texture to Cather's writing, while bringing the frontier to life--restoring its grandeur and desolationan. David Strathairn narrates. Marcia Gay Harden (Oscar winner in "Pollock"), provides the voice of Willa Cather. [TVPG] R on 5/27 11:30am; 7/8 11am

9:30AM

Exploring Space: The Quest for Life 01:56 PBS
How did life begin? Is there life outside of Earth? Is there a future for humankind on other planets? Each new discovery inches scientists closer to answering these cosmic questions--linking life on Earth with the rest of the Universe, and renewing dreams of what lies in the unknown realms of the stars. [TVG]

11:30AM

Design: e2 (The Economics of Being Environmentally Conscious) "The Green Apple" 00:26 #101H (Rpt) PBSPL
With each passing hour in the U.S., 365 acres of wilderness, countryside, farmland, and native habitat disappear under the foundations of new houses, creating a new group of people using cars that pollute, lawns that suck water, and air that requires conditioning. The building of shelter consumes one-sixth of the world's fresh water supply, one-fourth of its wood harvest, two-fifths of its fossil fuels and manufactured materials, and one-half its waste stream. The first episode looks at sustainable architecture begins in New York, a city that is greening its industrial skyline with ground-breaking projects. Some of Manhattan's most prominent and technologically advanced structures are explored, like One Bryant Park and The Solaire, as well as the innovative minds behind them; illustrating how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. Brad Pitt narrates this 6-part season exploring the social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic issues of sustainable architecture. [TVG] R on 5/8 12noon; 5/15 12noon; 5/22 12noon

Noon

Destination America "The Earth Is The Lord's" 00:56 #103Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ever since the Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, immigrants have come to America to escape religious persecution: Amish and Mennonites, Jews and evangelical Christians, Huguenots from France, Baha'is from Iran, Chinese practicing their esoteric Falun Gong, and Tibetan Buddhists. The idea of America as a haven for those seeking freedom to worship looms large in the American imagination. The program features a Tibetan woman who fled persecution by Chinese communists; Hasidic Jews who fled Nazi Germany; and the immigration of the Amish and Mennonite people to America more than 300 years ago. [TVPG]

1PM

Great American Festivals "St. Paul Winter Carnival" 00:46 #001H (Rpt) CFB
The United States' oldest and largest winter festival, filled with a rich cultural tradition, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is a winter carnival like no other. Events include beautiful ice and snow carvings and competitions, the traditional sport of curling, plus parades, cultural celebrations, and some traditions steeped in winter history. This magical snow and ice festival is visually stunning and beautiful.

2PM

Piano Guy "Left-Hand Techniques" 00:26 #809H NETA (DVS)
"South of the Border" is performed. Scott shares some of his favorite left-hand blues techniques. [TVG] R on 5/7 2pm; 5/9 2pm

2:30PM

MotorWeek "Porsche 911 Gt2" 00:26 #2735Z PBSPL
The 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, Honda Pilot Crossover Utility and BMW X5, Kia Rondo are test driven. [TVG] R on 5/7 2:30pm; 5/9 2:30pm

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Tuscany's Dolce Vita" 00:26 #407H (Rpt) APTEX
The small towns and rural charms of Tuscany give us a healthy dose of the "sweet life" as we hunt for truffles in an oak forest, nibble through an artichoke festival, share a farmhouse feast, and ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard. [TVG] R on 5/6 3am; 6/10 3pm; 6/11 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "New Zealand's South Island" 00:26 #510H (Rpt) APT
The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vast vineyards of Marlborough helped bring this country's wines to the world stage. At a local artists' colony, Host Rudy Maxa gets a crash course in Maori bone carving. The breathtaking city of Queenstown draws adventure enthusiasts from around the world. Rudy brave white-water rapids on river boards, and rides a hot air balloon, for soaring views of "Lord of the Rings" country. Tips are included on Maori crafts and eating mussels. [TVG] R on 5/6 3:30am; 5/22 3:30pm; 5/23 3:30am

4PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "The Capital of Hip" 00:26 #404Z (Rpt) APTEX
With more than 20 million people, and a dazzlingly rich cultural and culinary history, Mexico City is like its own planet--a younger, hipper planet than ever. Rick Bayless takes a dawn-to-dusk insider's tour that separates the hip from the hype, sharing some of the city's quirkiest hotspots, starting with an early morning Cappuccino and Enfrijoladas (creamy bean-sauced tortillas) at an organic market and cafe in ultra-cool Condesa, the " SoHo of Mexico City;" and shows how to replicate this soulful breakfast in his home kitchen. Then it's back to Condesa, with daughter Lanie, for a stroll and shopping spree. For lunch, Rick settles in at a table at Pujol, the renowned leader of the city's cutting-edge culinary scene, discovering a spectacular parade of dishes that recreate traditional Mexican foods in stunningly artful presentations. He then goes to La Bella Italia, an 80-year old ice cream shop. [TVG] R on 5/6 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Welcome to Tequila" 00:26 #405Z (Rpt) APTEX
Tequila has come around--from "lick the salt and suck the lime" firewater, to chic drink of connoisseurs and hipsters alike. What exactly is this quintessential Mexican spirit, and what makes one tequila so-so and another sublime? Rick Bayless comes straight to the source, to the town of Tequila in Jalisco, where the first families of tequila still brew the stuff the old-fashioned way, from the slow-roasted heart of the blue agave plant. It's a crash course in tequila that goes through every step, from the fields to the historic Herradura family hacienda, where the beautiful copper-clad stills of the original tequila works can still be seen alongside a state-of-the-art production facility. Along the way, he stops for tacos and a lesson in tequila drinking at a local restaurant, and shows another side of tequila--it's great for cooking, too. Back in Chicago, IL, he shares his recipe for Tequila-Infused Queso Fundido, a classic warm cheese dip. [TVG] R on 5/6 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 01:00 #9121H PBS

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "Unfamiliar Territory" 00:29 #146 (Rpt) BBC
Trude is thrown in at the deep end on the first day of her new job. Hannah starts work at a brand new veterinary hospital in Southend. Alison investigates mysterious lumps on a cat.

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Monday May 5, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

6:30PM

I Remember Milwaukee "Bob Kames" 00:26 #178 WMVS
Musician/Composer Bob Kames, who introduced the "Chicken Dance" craze to America is interviewed by Jim Peck. (Mr. Kames passed away April 9, 2008).

7PM

Antiques Roadshow "Louisville, Ky - Hour Three" 00:56 #1215H PBS
Centuries before texting, girls were expressing themselves via embroidered samplers, as appraiser Nancy Druckman shows Host Mark L. Walberg at the Embroiderer's Guild of America in Louisville, Kentucky. At the Kentucky International Convention Center, appraisers stitch together a colorful assortment of finds, including a rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp, and an exceptionally well-preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts. [TVG] R on 5/9 9pm; 5/11 8am

8PM

American Experience "George H.W. Bush - Part 1" 01:56 #2009H PBS (DVS)
The life and career of the 41st president is explored. This first episode in a two-part biography series explores Bush's childhood, early career in Texas, his courtship of Barbara Bush, and his rise in the Republican Party. (1 of 2) [TVPG] R on 5/9 11am

10PM

Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp 00:56 APTEX
The rich history, music, and traditions of Sacred Harp singing, the oldest surviving form of American music is chronicled. The vitality of this intense and haunting music genre popularized by the recent feature films "Cold Mountain," and "Gangs of New York" is captured in this documentary that travels into old country churches, where modern shape-note singers still perform from The Sacred Harp, a 160-year-old hymnal which has preserved some of the oldest songs in America. (The term "sacred harp" refers to the human voice). [TVG]

11PM

Kennan Forum 2008 "Election 2008: Foreign Policy and the Media" 01:45 #2008H MPTV
The role of the media in framing foreign policy issues prior to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election is explored. Host Ben Merens moderates a discussion between Award-winning journalists David Marash and Claudia Rosett. Marash is Lead Anchor, Al Jazeera English. Rosett is a Journalist-in-Residence, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. The Kennan Forum is a national symposium addresses significant issues and concerns vital to United States foreign policy. (Recorded April 17 at the Pabst Theatre)

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