Thursday March 6, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:41

Midnight

Legend Hunters "Sea Monsters" 00:45 #009H (Rpt) CFB
Since ancient times, water has been a source of fear. Humans can not conquer it, can not understand it and can never hope to tame the legendary creatures hidden beneath the surface. Until now. In this episode of Legend Hunters, we will follow a sea monster eye witness who has been hunting the elusive creatures for over a decade. He and his team of biologists, divers and technical advisors will travel to England, Scotland, and Ireland to once and for all discover the truth behind Great Britain's creatures of the deep. R on 4/6 12; 4/12 12

12:59AM

Wisconsin: A Capitol Gain 00:29 (Rpt) WMVS
The Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison is one of the most impressive in the U.S. Built between 1910 and 1917, this 'tribute to democracy' was taped while in the final phase of a restoration project designed to return the Capitol to its original majesty. This documentary recalls the birth of the building, examines its years of decline, witnesses its reconstruction, and reveals the phenomenal results. R on 4/22 6pm; 5/4 2:30pm

1:30AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Skillet Dinners" 00:26 #714Z (Rpt) APT
The ATK team cooks up delicious one-pot recipes for skillet chicken, rice and skillet chicken, and broccoli and ziti. Tasting: white wine for cooking. Equipment: knife blocks. [TVG] R of 3/5 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "The Lost Palm Weavers of Sonora" 00:28 #1404H (Rpt) APTEX
The Opatas were probably the largest aboriginal group in what is now Sonora, Mexico; but, by the 1950s, anthropologists could not locate a single speaker of the native language. While the people may be extinct, the Opatas left behind numerous traditions. In Buena Vista, Sonora, this program searches for the descendants of Opata palm weavers; and explores the tradition of native palm weaving that has survived through the centuries. The women still weave in "hookies"--small underground cellars that provide the cool and humid climate needed to maintain the elasticity of the palms for weaving. [TVG]

2:30AM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "The American Songbook" 00:26 #108H (Rpt) APT
From the 1930s to the 1950s, American songwriters created an unequaled body of work this program calls The American Songbook. Many of these tunes have become "standards," and they are linked forever to the jazz and pop singers who gave them life. Guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and top jazz singer Jane Monheit talk with Ramsey Lewis about what jazz has taken from (and given to) the great American popular song composers, from Irving Berlin, to Gershwin, and beyond. John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit sing both separately, and in duet, to demonstrate why they are so well-loved--as are the songs they perform--and why this great music continues. [TVG] R on 3/26 2:30am

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Patagonia: Torres Del Paine" 00:26 #103H (Rpt) APTEX
Torres del Paine Park in the far southern Andes of Patagonia is remote and inaccessible. For adventurers it's the "edge" destination. Art's images tell a story of nature at its wildest-of a place where jagged peaks scrape the sky, icebergs catch the light, guanacos watch for pumas and Andean condors rule the skies. (Pt. 3 of 13). [TVG] R on 3/24 6pm; 3/25 3am; 4/20 2am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Hong Kong" 00:26 #507H (Rpt) APT
Host Rudy Maxa gets a Pacific Rim rush when he visits energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a famous Star Ferry, Rudy savors one of the most majestic skylines on earth. Here, where ancient tradition cozies up to ultramodern, he takes in monasteries, Chinese herbs, and a city obsessed with shopping. The island of Lantau features one of the world's largest statues of Buddha. And, in the fishing village of Sai Kung, Rudy feasts on freshly-caught seafood. Tips are included on markets and feng shui. [TVG] R on 5/1 3:30am

4AM

Innovation "Light Speed" 00:56 #907Z (Rpt) PBS
In 1970, a team of researchers at Corning Glass made a discovery that would revolutionize the way people communicate. Their development of a fiber optic cable was one step in an ongoing process of research and experimentation in a number of diverse fields of study. More than 30 years later, fiber optics is a technology that nearly outgrew itself, but one that is an almost omnipresent element of modern communication. Just about every international phone call made relies on fiber optics somewhere along the way, and newly developed high-bandwidth cables have even allowed scientists to recreate the sense of touch via the Internet, and to perform remote tele-surgeries across continents. The brilliance, foresight, challenges, and sheer luck that have led to the proliferation of the worldwide network of fiber optic cables, and the revolution of global communications, are examined. [TVPG] R on 3/15 4am; 3/26 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Droopy Flowers" 00:28 #143Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a 'bending' exercise. In Storyworld, Aunty finds three droopy flowers: one small, one medium, and one big one. Can Mr. Man help her get water to the flowers in time? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Kids are encouraged to be physically active with the Boohbahs by touching toes, falling down, and getting back up, as they learn about circles and "apart" & "together." Storyworld invites children to develop their problem-solving skills, and learn about size and how to care for flowers. [TVY] R of 3/5 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Sticky Wrapper" 00:28 #144Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a 'kicking' exercise. In Storyworld, Grandmamma finds a large red and yellow lollipop. It's very sticky and sticks to Grandmamma's hands. Can Grandpappa and Little Dog Fido get Grandmamma out of this sticky situation? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Kids are encouraged to be physically active with the Boohbahs by coordinating claps & kicks, and learning about subtraction as they jump very, very high. Storyworld invites children to develop their problem-solving skills, and learn about the importance of being careful around sticky things like lollipop wrappers. [TVY] R on 3/7 5am; 3/8 5:30am; 3/9 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Lucky U" 00:28 #126H (Rpt) PBS
Using creativity and cleverness, Piggley, Dannan, and Ferny work together toward the common goal of finding and testing three lucky horseshoe legends, in order to find the "true" story behind the horseshoe Mr. Hornsby has hung on the schoolhouse door. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Eyes and Noses/Snook's Songbook" 00:28 #131H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Madge loses her glasses, the ants find them covered in slime. Snook shares his favorite songs. [TVY] R on 4/28 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Humpty Dumpty" 00:28 #103Z (Rpt) PBS
Poor Pig is stuck at the tippy top of his brand new slide, and is afraid to come down! [TVY] R on 4/1 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Robots to the Rescue!/Radio Read-A-Thon" 00:28 #113H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Frog discovers that you can make a word "more than one" by adding the letter S to the end of it, he becomes a mad scientist of sorts, making more and more of everything! Duck asks Frog to read his favorite book on Ant's radio station because he can't read it himself. [TVY] R on 3/12 7:30am; 3/27 7:30am; 4/10 7:30am

8AM

Parklands of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher "Nebraska & Iowa" 00:26 #101H NETA
Dan Kaercher, editor in chief of Midwest Living Magazine explores Nebraska and Iowa. He canoes down the scenic Niobrara River in Nebraska and visits Eugene T Mahoney State Park where he sees a herd of buffalo up close and personal. The Loess Hills of Iowa provide Dan with a glimpse of some rolling giants. These world famous hills are home to the Hitchcock Nature Center, where prescribed fire is being used to help restore the Loess Hills to their former glory. (1 of 6) [TVG]

8:30AM

Everyday Food "Chicken Cookery" 00:26 #410H PBSPL
Chicken is one of the most popular and versatile foods. Lucinda coats chicken wings in a crust of crushed corn tortilla chips for crispy chicken wings that are baked to a golden, crunchy perfection. Allie adds ginger, the slightly spicy and highly aromatic herb to chicken. Fans of white meat will love Sarah's chicken roll-ups with crumbled goat cheese and arugula. Emma prepares everybody's favorite barbecued chicken drumsticks, their dusted with chili powder and tossed in a quick homemade barbecue sauce. In today's "Zap It," Margot prepares a hunter-style chicken, with dark thigh meat, tomatoes and mushrooms, that takes just 15 minutes to microwave. [TVG]

9AM

Great Decisions "Exiting Iraq: Deadline for Democracy" 00:26 #2001H NETA [TVG]

9:30AM

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Desserts That Wow" 00:26 #110H PBSPL
Fancy pastries and cakes are often associated with four-star restaurants and upscale bakeries. John deconstructed some favorite desserts and created recipes using easy-to-find ingredients and simple baking techniques. He prepares cream puffs with ice cream and hot fudge sauce, caramel bread pudding, raspberry napoleons and plum upside-down cake. [TVG]

10AM

Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease In America 01:56 PBS (DVS)
Part of the PBS Health Initiative, this documentary features dramatic portraits of patients, doctors, and heart disease researchers fighting personal and societal battles on the frontiers of medical science. It will be followed by a 30-minute studio Q&A session hosted by a celebrity intimately connected to the subject of heart disease. [TVPG]

Noon

e2 "Greening The Federal Government" 00:26 #208H (Rpt) PBSPL
Government buildings are not historically associated with sustainability or exquisite design. The U.S. General Service Administration's (GSA) Design Excellence program is changing this perception. Pritzker Prize-winning Architect Thom Mayne's San Francisco Federal Building is transforming the workplace experience through sustainable architecture, while servicing the surrounding community. (8 of 12) [TVG] R of 2/29 2:30pm; 3/2 8:30am

12:30PM

Made In Spain "Surf and Turf" 00:26 #106Z PBSPL
Jose turns Spain's sparkling wine, cava, into a light dressing for oysters and a refreshing mimosa cocktail. He goes mushroom hunting in the Catalan mountains, before cooking a crumbled pork sausage with wild mushrooms. Back in Spain, he fishes for shrimp and eats Catalan seafood in traditional and modern ways. (6 of 26) [TVG] R on 3/7 2pm

1PM

History Detectives "Black Star Line Stock Certificates/Mickey Mouse's Origin/Pro-Nazi Newspaper in Texas" 00:56 #302Z (Rpt) PBS
Black Star Line Stock Certificates: A North Carolina woman found two stock certificates, purchased by her great grandfather in 1919. What looked like a Marcus Garvey signature on the papers saved them. Garvey founded the steamship company through his United Negro Improvement Association. He fought for African American economic self-reliance and political self-determination. Mickey Mouse's Origin: Popular history has it that Mickey Mouse was born from a drawing sketched on a napkin by Walt Disney, in 1928. A San Francisco toy collector believes his small mouse figurine may turn the legend on its ears. With a patent label that says "Pat. Aug. 17, 1926," the figure appears to have been produced 2 years before Disney created Mickey Mouse. Pro-Nazi Newspaper: A Hearne, TX, resident heard rumors that a WWII German POW camp was based in her town. A tiny printing block just may hold the key to this mystery. [TVG] R on 3/7 4am; 4/10 1pm; 4/11 4am

2PM

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]

3PM

Inside "Miami International Airport" 00:56 #206H PBS
Operating one of the world's busiest international airports on a daily basis is like a carefully choreographed ballet. INSIDE goes behind the scenes at one of the busiest airports in the world--Miami International. Moving on average nearly 90,000 passengers, more than a thousand planes and more than 5,000 tons of freight through the system in one 24-hour cycle involves the precise orchestration of numerous agencies and a staff of more than 38,000 people. But beyond this feat are the real security issues inherent in an industry defined by the legacy of September 11. [TVPG] R of 3/4 3pm

4PM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "Pure Porcine Pleasures II" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APTEX
Bittman tours a pig farm with chef Mario Batali in the Tuscan countryside. At a butcher shop in Montalcino, the pair samples Italy's best salamis and hams, including a foodie favorite called Jabugo. Later, at an unimposing shop on the Ramblas in Barcelona, they indulge in the "best sandwich in the world." Back in Boulder, Colorado, Bittman sups on Restaurant Frasca's crispy pork belly served in a proscuitto broth with greens. [TVG] R on 3/7 1am

4:30PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Flame On!" 00:26 #715Z (Rpt) APT
Lighting a fire at the dinner table with steak Diane and crepes Suzette. Tasting: orange liqueur and canned beef broth. [TVG] R on 3/7 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:52 #9079H PBS

6PM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Alaska: Katmai Coast" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APTEX
The remote Katmai Coast is the largest intact stretch of uninhabited coastline left in North America. Art takes advantage of the long days of Alaska's short summer in Katmai National Park, spending time with the largest population of grizzly bears in the world. Joined by bear biologists, he gets up close and personal with Ursus arctos to provide a fresh look at the behavior of these powerful predators in the wild. (Pt. 4 of 13). [TVG] R on 3/7 3am; 3/25 6pm; 3/26 3am

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Thursday March 6, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:41

6:30PM

Outdoor Wisconsin 00:26 #2417H WMVS
Dan Small ice fishes on Long Lake with Tom Gruenwald of HT Enterprises this time for northern pike. Debby Wolniak gets some tips on getting your bike in shape for the spring from Harry Schoeninger of The Bicycle Doctor, and Dan continues his five-part shotgun fitting series with gunsmith Hugh Lomas, where he goes back to Hugh's shop in Elkhart Lake to start work on the barrels. R on 3/8 8:59am

7PM

Yiddish World Remembered 00:57 PFP
The story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe is brought to life by some of the last remaining eyewitnesses, as well as noted scholars on the Jewish experience. Accompanied by never-before-seen archival films, vintage photographs, and traditional Klezmer and cantorial music, the documentary takes a realistic and enlightening look at this unique and all-but-vanished way of life. Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Gould narrates. [TVG]

8:28PM

American Masters "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" 01:25 #2101P PBS
This first authorized film poetically documents Seeger's unique experience and contributions. The man who introduced America to its own folk heritage, he deeply believes in the power of song and is convinced that individuals can make a difference. He made a whole generation passionate about playing the guitar and picking the banjo, and got them singing together and using music as a force for social change. Largely misunderstood by his critics, including the U.S. government, for his views on peace, civil rights and ecology, Seeger went from the top of the hit parade to the top of the blacklist--banned from commercial television for more than 17 years. His inspiring, but not always easy, story is told by everyone from Bob Dylan to the Dixie Chicks and through a remarkable historical archive--a history that Seeger himself, now almost 90 years old, helped create. [TVPG]

10:30PM

MotorWeek "Ford Mustang Bullit" 00:26 #2726 PBSPL
Road Test: Trick 2008 Ford Mustang Bullit and the all-new 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In Goss' Garage, dealing with oily tools; and, a guide to smart leasing. [TVG]

11PM

Austin City Limits "The Dixie Chicks" 00:56 #3213Z (Rpt) PBSPL
After a few years spent enjoying their family lives and weathering controversy, Texas' mighty Dixie Chicks return to the stage with old favorites and new classics from their defiant, triumphant new album Taking the Long Way. [TVG] R of 3/2 12noon

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