Friday October 5, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:22

12:28AM

Seven Sisters: A Robert Kuster Creation In Glass 00:26 (Rpt) WMVS
The 2004 creation and installation of one of the largest collections of hand-blown glass in North America, located at the headquarters of Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based Acuity Insurance Company, is followed. Glass master Robert Kuster brought this monumental, specially commissioned sculpture to a $46 million building expansion. Art marries architecture, in Kuster's spectacular union, as he creates and assembles the contemporary 13-ton constellation, consisting of more than 12,000 individual pieces. Inspired by nature, and brought to life through the visions of the owner and the artist, the installation is integrated into the architecture's design. The seven huge chandelier sphere sculptures of overwhelming size and beauty--the Seven Sisters--seemingly float in mid-air, at varying heights, coming to rest under the 85-foot-high cathedral ceilings. The creation includes three sculptures in vivid shades of red, 15 feet in diameter. Another four hanging sculptures are in shades of blue, and are 13 feet across.

1AM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Florentine Grilling" 00:26 #119Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne shares her love of teaching abroad as she teaches her student Heather to prepare this Tuscan-inspired menu. Recipes: Bistecca alla Fiorentina with Arugula and Tomato Salad, Grilled Polenta Cake with Berries. Student Name: Heather Tay-Data Product Sales. [TVG] R on 11/9 4pm; 11/10 1am

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Tips and Salsa" 00:26 #412Z (Rpt) APTEX
In Mexico, salsa is neither a dip nor an afterthought. It's an integral part of eating. "The more you know about salsa," Rick tells us, while snacking in a countryside restaurant near Guadalajara, "the better you'll understand Mexican cooking." And with that, he embarks on a journey into to the soul of salsa, packed with all kinds of helpful tips and techniques that prove a tasty point: salsas can really cook! He shows us how simple it is to make a classic raw-tomato Salsa Mexicana, and a roasted-tomato Molcajete Salsa, taking time out for a gardening lesson on "growing your own" salsa ingredients before turning the roasted salsa into an easy Mexican Red Rice. R of 10/4 4:30pm

2AM

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]

2:30AM

Farmers' Almanac TV "The History of Farm Aid, Bio-Diesel Overview, 2006 Farm Aid" 00:26 #213Z (Rpt) APTEX
21 years ago Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp started a movement that is still helping Family Farmers. We pay tribute to their effort. Willie Nelson, Tommy Lee Jones and Senator Tom Harkin speak on the importance of bio-diesel and we get a cross- country look at how bio-diesel is being used. There are many people who make Farm Aid a success every year, we meet some of them and show clips from Farm Aid 2006. [TVG] R on 11/10 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Italy's Amalfi Coast" 00:26 #405H (Rpt) APTEX
Rick experiences the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri. [TVG] R on 10/19 6pm; 10/20 12:32am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Oslo & Norway" 00:26 #309H (Rpt) APT
The grand panoramas of Norway prove irresistible to adventurers. In Oslo, Rudy Maxa sees testaments to maritime prowess in Viking Ships and the celebrated Kon Tiki raft. He "Screams" with painter Edvard Munch, before heading south to the glorious vistas of Telemark country. After dropping by the home of playwright Henrik Ibsen, he's off to a boisterous celebration of Norwegian village life, complete with traditional costumes, dancing, and potato pancakes. Next, it's a ride on Europe's most spectacular railway, and a boat cruise through the impossibly beautiful scenery of the fjords. He ends up in Bergen, Norway's best-preserved medieval city, taking in a traditional stave church; and views that inspired composer Edvard Grieg. Tips are also given on railroad travel. [TVG] R on 12/4 3:30am

4AM

Innovation "Hi-Tech War" 00:56 #904Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The successes and failures of the modern weapons and communications systems that were used in the campaign during the war with Iraq are examined. Following the soldiers on the ground, who actually used the technologies; and the engineers back home, who developed them; the program investigates how a new generation of weapons is forever altering the political and technical reality of combat, and changing the way wars are fought, and how enemies are defined. [TVPG] R on 10/16 4am; 10/25 4am; 11/3 4am

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 10/6 5:30am; 10/7 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 10/6 5am; 10/7 5:30am; 10/8 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Donkeys Into Racehorses" 00:28 #114H (Rpt) PBS
When Mr. Hornsby asks the class to think about the meaning of the old expression "you can't make a racehorse out of a donkey", Piggley takes it as a challenge! He sets out to change his donkey Finnegan into a racehorse. In the end, he learns that all living creatures have their own special talents--even donkeys. [TVY] R on 12/6 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] R on 11/27 6:30am; 12/3 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Three Little Pigs" 00:28 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers fly into the Three Little Pigs story and come face to face with the Big Bad Wolf. [TVY] R on 10/11 7am; 12/12 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Pies, Pies, Pies!/Waterlogged" 00:28 #106H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 10/7 7:30am; 10/11 7:30am; 10/31 7:30am

8AM

Kennedy Center Presents "The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Neil Simon" 01:26 #601H (Rpt) PBS
Salutes comedic playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon. This special features highlights from the evening's celebration, including comic performances, and tributes from a star-studded cast of Simon's friends and colleagues. [TVPG] R on 11/28 8am

9:30AM

Crater Lake, The Mirror of Heaven 00:26 PBSPL
One of the most of beautiful and deepest lakes in the world, Crater Lake, in southern Oregon, is explored. The magnificence of the lake, and its surrounding area, is featured. The program delves into the formation of the lake by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. Its prominence in Klamath and Modoc Native American history and culture, and the struggle of William Gladstone Steel, Crater Lake's biggest supporter, to designate it as a National Park in 1902, allowing its pristine splendor to be preserved for generations to come, is shown. Included are historical re-enactments, rare vintage lantern slides, and sophisticated computer animation. This program is a chance to witness Crater Lake's past and present, while enjoying the almost spiritual experience that comes from seeing such awe-inspiring natural beauty. [TVG]

10AM

Wired Science "Internet Attack/Miss'g Chem Set/Asperger's/Robodoc" 00:56 #101H PBS
Josh Davis investigates an Internet botnet attack of Estonia's banks and newspapers; Host/Field Producer Ziya Tong delves into technology that is helping children with Asperger's Syndrome by translating facial expressions into emotions; Adam Rogers explores the disappearance of home chemistry sets and WIRED SCIENCE reports on cardiac surgery performed by a "RoboDoc". (1 of 10) [TVPG] R on 10/6 12; 11/29 2pm; 12/2 2pm

11AM

Frontline "A Jew Among The Germans" 00:56 #2314Z (Rpt) PBS
As a young boy, Marian Marzynski survived the Holocaust in Poland. But his father, and most of his relatives, did not. Marzynski sets out on a personal quest to find out how Germans are going to design a memorial to the six million Jews who were murdered. It will be unveiled this May, on the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over three years, he encounters artists, architects, and planners, who struggle with the big questions of guilt, responsibility, and memory. He struggles to reconcile his own relationship to the German people; and meets a young, "third generation" of Germans, who declare their distance from their parents and grandparents; and discovers how earlier generations have dealt with the Holocaust. R on 10/8 12

Noon

Discoveries....America "Kansas" 00:50 #041H (Rpt) JANSO
At the Kansas Wheat Council, researches study crops. Cessna Aircraft is featured--known as the company that "taught the world to fly". Dodge City a rip-roaring cow town in late 1800's focuses on tourism with an old cemetery and a false front western town. Fossil detectives at Keystone Gallery have discovered amazing fossils in this area. R on 10/22 5pm; 10/24 12noon; 11/1 4:58pm

1PM

History Detectives "Lost Gold Ship/John Hunt Morgan Saddle/Cesar Chavez Banner" 00:56 #209Z (Rpt) PBS
Environmentalist Gabriel Scott believes he's found the remains of the SS Portland, a steamship carrying 68 miners and nearly two tons of gold from the Klondike River, to the Seattle harbor--which began the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. A man in Paris, KY, owns a saddle believed to have been used by Confederate general, John Hunt Morgan, on his famous raid into Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. A San Francisco owns an old banner which may have been carried at the head of the famous Delano Grape Boycott march, led by Cesar Chavez, in 1966. The importance of art in one of the most famous civil rights campaigns in U.S. history is investigated. [TVG] R on 11/23 1pm

2PM

Crater Lake, The Mirror of Heaven 00:26 PBSPL
One of the most of beautiful and deepest lakes in the world, Crater Lake, in southern Oregon, is explored. The magnificence of the lake, and its surrounding area, is featured. The program delves into the formation of the lake by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. Its prominence in Klamath and Modoc Native American history and culture, and the struggle of William Gladstone Steel, Crater Lake's biggest supporter, to designate it as a National Park in 1902, allowing its pristine splendor to be preserved for generations to come, is shown. Included are historical re-enactments, rare vintage lantern slides, and sophisticated computer animation. This program is a chance to witness Crater Lake's past and present, while enjoying the almost spiritual experience that comes from seeing such awe-inspiring natural beauty. [TVG]

2:30PM

Design: e2 (The Economics of Being Environmentally Conscious) "China: From Red to Green?" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) PBSPL
China's soaring population and rapid industrialization have created a boom in urbanization that is unprecedented in human history. In an attempt to tackle this global issue, this episode explores design solutions in both theory and practice, including Steven Holl's Linked Hybrid Project, which--when completed--is expected to be the largest residential, geothermal heating/cooling and greywater recycling system in the world. Also featured is architect, designer, and winner of three U.S. Presidential Awards, William McDonough. Recognized by Time magazine as "Hero of the Planet, " McDonough talks about his innovative plans to make China an entirely sustainable country, and how it will demonstrate the ways architecture can be both profitable and environmentally intelligent. [TVG] R on 10/8 9am

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 10/1 3pm; 10/3 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Dodge Viper" 00:26 #2704Z PBSPL
The 600 HP 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10, Nissan Altima Coupe, Mazda CX-7 and BMW X5 are road tested. [TVG] R of 9/30 4:30am; 10/1 4:30am; 10/1 3:30pm

4PM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "From The Pantry" 00:26 #120Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne teaches her brother that he can create a delicious family meal without resorting to soup made from a stone. Recipes: Pasta in Brodo w/Vegetables, Onion and Thyme Frittata, Ultimate Tiramisu. Student Name: John Tenanes-Architect. [TVG] R on 10/6 1am; 11/12 4pm; 11/13 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Mariachi Mania" 00:26 #413Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick Bayless heads for Jalisco, the place where mariachi music originated, to investigate the history and mystery of this "national soundtrack" of Mexico. At a stall in the Guadalajara market, he checks out all kinds of mouthwatering snack-food specialties, settling on a beautiful tostada. Back in his Chicago kitchen, he shows his take on tostadas. R on 10/6 1:30am

5PM

Discoveries....America "Wisconsin" 00:50 #043H (Rpt) JANSO
America's Dairyland is made up of small family farms like Castle Rock Organic Dairy. Milwaukee is a city that has reinvented itself as a major tourist destination with sport stadiums, a new river walk and public market. The "Voices Only" barbershop quartet performs. The crew visits the Trek Bicycle Company, Wisconsin Dells--home to America's largest water parks, Circus World Museum, and Door County. R on 10/9 12noon; 10/16 1pm; 10/24 4:59pm

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Edinburgh" 00:26 #403H (Rpt) APTEX
Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. Rick explores the castle and new parliament, dabbles in the local literature, sips a little Scotch, gets wrapped up in a kilt, and then stows away on Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia. [TVG] R of 10/3 3am

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Friday October 5, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:22

6:30PM

InterCHANGE "Milw Journal Sentinel/Lena Taylor/Budget/Packers" 00:26 #1301H WMVS
Panelists: Dan Jones (moderator), Kathleen Dunn, Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall discuss staff cuts at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the future of the paper; a debate on whether Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor will beat Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker for his seat; an update on the state budget and the effect of the delay on Wisconsin's citizens; and, a chat about the Packers impressive record. Rick Horowitz closes the show with commentary on Blackwater in Iraq.

7PM

Washington Week 00:26 #4714 PBS [TVRE]

7:30PM

Now 00:26 #340 PBS [TVRE]

8PM

Bill Moyers Journal 00:56 #1126 PBS [TVRE]

9PM

Milwaukee's Vowed Women of Faith 00:28 WMVS
The Second Vatican Council of the 1960's encouraged nuns to lead a less cloistered life and integrate their vocations with society as a whole. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is home to a diverse community of nuns, from hermits to social activists. With exclusive access, Host Mark Siegrist explores the diversity of religious lifestyles, work, and contributions to the local community made by Milwaukee's nuns. R on 10/7 9:30pm

9:30PM

Expose: America's Investigative Reports "In A Small Town, Part 2" 00:26 #216 PBS
A small-town reporter unearths a long-buried secret within the local Boy Scouts, leading to a pedophile scandal that rocks a community. Part 2 of 2). [TVRE]

10PM

4th Street Forum "Fixing Immigration: People and Politics" 00:56 #604H WMVS
Panelists and audience members exchange ideas on how to fix the immigration crisis while honoring American values.

11PM

Globe Trekker "Alaska" 00:56 #620 (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Ian's journey begins in the town of Eagle on the banks of the Yukon River, home to the Athabascan natives who live on salmon in the summer and moose in the winter. Traveling to the town of Chicken (population 25), which has no running water, electricity or telephones, he goes gold dredging in the Fortymile River. In Homer, Ian goes sky trekking in a Cessna 185 and watches grizzly bears catching salmon in waterfalls. [TVG]

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