Saturday March 8, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

Midnight

Legend Hunters "Iroquois" 00:45 #007H (Rpt) CFB
The Iroquois are a people whose history is steeped in folklore and legend. Author Mason Winfield digs deep within this fascinating culture and uncovers the secrets behind the legends. False Faces, Witch Lights, and Little People are only a few of the myths he examines while he immerses himself in the Iroquois community. Little does he know that his research will lead him to an ancient Iroquois burial ground and an exorcism that went horribly wrong. R on 4/4 12; 4/10 12

1AM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "The Shellfish Game" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) APTEX
From the flat-top griddle of a Basque restaurant, Bittman pits the Mediterranean's amazing array of seafood against America's. Then, after a motor boat tour of California's Tamales Bay and Hog Island oyster farms, Bittman enjoys "sweet" local oysters barbecued with garlic and chipotle butter, grilled oysters with fresh horseradish and lemon and chef Gary Danko's poached oysters in champagne sauce. [TVG] R of 3/7 4pm

1:30AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Beer Can Chicken" 00:26 #716Z (Rpt) APT
The ATK team breaks out of the grilled-chicken routine with enticing recipes for beer-can chicken and pesto pasta salad. Equipment: grill gadgets. [TVG] R of 3/7 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Tracks in the Shifting Sand" 00:26 #1406H (Rpt) APTEX
One of North America's largest dune fields is explored: the Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area. California's Algodones Dunes, stretch across 200-plus square miles, and are visited by more than 1.4 million people yearly--most using some sort of off-road vehicle. A state highway splits part of the dune field between wilderness and recreational area, but the task of monitoring usage is challenging. In contrast, Mexico's Gran Desierto Dunes are characterized by magnificent isolation. These dunes lie within a biosphere reserve, and are further protected from crowds by a nearly inaccessible road, built essentially from well-placed trash and old tires. This dune system is known for unique formations, created by the constantly shifting winds; and how native plants adapt to unpredictable gusts. Finally, Utah's Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is visited, to learn what stories can be told by animal tracks in the sand. [TVG]

2:30AM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "The Tenors" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APT
Almost more than any other instrument, the tenor seems to be able to encompass all the infinite shades of jazz. Veteran sax man Benny Golson (who has performed with Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Art Blakey); and Chris Potter, the fiery young horn player who has performed with everyone from the Mingus Big Band to Steely Dan; as well as rising young star Marcus Strickland, play individually and together, and talk about their lives in music--and influences such as Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, and Stan Getz. The legendary Benny Golson's tenor saxophone performance demonstrates that he is quite at home playing with the young lions. Chris Potter, the ever-dependable innovator, and the surprisingly fresh Marcus Strickland gave performances to remind all that jazz continues to be in good hands. [TVG] R on 3/28 2:30am

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Africa: Madagascar" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) APTEX
Eighty million years ago, Madagascar split off from Africa. Separated from the mainland, the sturdy and lucky creatures that reached Madagascar's shores intact took off on a wild and bizarre evolutionary journey. Art documents Madagascar's most famous inhabitants: it's a who's who of the weird and wonderful, including dancing sifakas, rainbow-colored chameleons, a forest of upside-down trees and a spiny desert. (Pt. 5 of 13). [TVG] R on 3/26 6pm; 3/27 3am; 5/4 2am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Queensland, Australia" 00:26 #509H (Rpt) APT
Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs, rainforests, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world--The Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland, Australia, help make up the ultimate outdoor adventure. Host Rudy Maxa begins, north of Brisbane, along the sunshine coast, exploring sand dune-covered islands, coastal towns, and parks. Then, he flies north to Cairns, the gateway to the coral, multicolored sea life and azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Tips are included on avoiding poisonous creatures and diving. [TVG] R on 5/3 3:30am

4AM

History Detectives "Arthur Szyk's Earliest Cartoons/Professor Lowe's Hot Air Balloon/Chemical Warfare Map" 00:56 #303Z (Rpt) PBS
An art collector found drawings on an online auction, which he believes bear a resemblance to the work of one of American political cartoonist Arthur Szyk, whose illustrations helped persuade America to fight the Nazis in World War II. A collector from Midland, MI, may have purchased a piece of frayed material in a frame, or it could this be an artifact from the dawn of American military airpower. And, a profile of a San Antonio resident who inherited a map of a WWI French battlefield from her grandfather, an engineer under General Pershing. [TVG] R on 4/11 1pm; 4/12 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Sailing Boat" 00:28 #145Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a 'star jump' exercise. In Storyworld, Mr. Man finds a model sailing boat, but there is no water for the boat. Will Mr. Man set sail today? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Kids are encouraged to be physically active with the Boohbahs, learning about subtraction, and stopping and starting. Storyworld invites children to develop their problem-solving skills as they learn about the power of wind to move sailboats. [TVY] R on 3/9 5:30am; 3/10 5am

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 3/9 5am

6AM

Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari "Roger Williams Park Zoo" 00:26 #105H APTEX (DVS)
Jim and his Wild Zoofari Explorers stop at Rhode Island's award-winning Roger Williams Park Zoo. They meet adorable Cotton-top Tamarins, fruit-loving Moon Bears, and a mystery creature. (5 of 13). [TVY7]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "A Bird Tale/Friendship" 00:28 #130H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
After learning about migration, Bob and Wartz overhear Burdette say that she is going somewhere, and become afraid that she is migrating. They gather all sorts of food for her to eat and things for her nest so she won't leave, but when they arrive at her empty nest, they are sure that they're too late. [TVY] R on 3/9 6:30am; 4/25 6:30am

7AM

Victory Garden "Tuscany: A Victory Garden "Classic"" 00:26 #2525 (Rpt) PBSPL
Ciao! "The Victory Garden" embarks on a six-week tour of the both the majestic and intimate gardens of Italy. The first giardino that international correspondent Adrian Bloom tours is the Tuscan garden of Paul Gervais, author of the charming novel, "A Garden in Lucca: Finding Paradise in Tuscany." The story he shares with Adrian is about making a contemporary garden, inspired by and set within the structure of an old, half-abandoned one. [TVG]

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "Early Planting and Design/Pruning Spring Flowering Bushes" 00:26 #302H (Rpt) NETA
Suggestions are given for making positive changes to an existing garden, in addition to how to start something nice from scratch, early in the year. Also, Host Melinda Myers identifies methods and timeframes for pruning early flowering shrubs. [TVG]

8AM

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 6" 00:26 #2722 PBSPL
Kevin and Norm ride through the city of New Orleans with streetcar driver Sue Daniel, who is known locally as "Streetcar Sue." At the project house in Holy Cross, Norm catches up with homeowner Rashida’s new general contractor Larry Schneider to see the amazing progress he has made in just two short weeks on the job. At Musicians' Village, saxophonist Calvin Johnson shows Norm how he is investing sweat equity toward the 350 hours required to become a homeowner in the neighborhood. Back at the project house, lead carpenter Mike shows Kevin how he is trimming the side porch. In Central City, Kevin meets Mercy Corps program director Rick Denhart to learn how the non-profit organization helps homeowners in New Orleans deconstruct their ruined properties at no cost. The salvaged materials are given to local depots where they are sold at a reduced price. [TVG]

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Replacing Rotted Stairs/Leaky Polybutylene Pipes" 00:26 #622 PBSPL
Landscape contractor Roger Cook replaces a set of rotted wooden stairs with new steps made of granite. Richard travels to Raleigh, North Carolina, to help a homeowner replace leaky polybutylene pipes throughout his house. [TVG]

8:59AM

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 of 3/6 6:30pm

9:30AM

Hometime "Town Home: Hardware" 00:26 #2205 PBSPL
Dean, Miriam and the crew put a home office and bedroom in the loft and get the fireplace heated up. [TVG]

10AM

Back Care Basics: Yoga for the Rest of Us 00:56 PBSIP
Host Peggy Cappy has modified yoga poses to make yoga accessible to every body, focusing her attention to stretches and exercises that are most beneficial to back care. Strong, healthy back muscles provide support for your spine and result in more energy and vitality in everything you do. Peggy demonstrates the right exercises and yoga poses to protect your back and improve your posture. These simple but powerful exercises stretch and strengthen back muscles and can alleviate back pain caused by muscular tension. And, with regular practice, they can keep back pain from returning. [TVG]

11AM

Haley's Hints Package 01:58 APT
In Haley's Hints and Haley's Hints Too, author Graham Haley introduces a virtual gold mine of ordinary items and products with extraordinary time--and money-saving uses. Items most of us already have in the house. Items that can serve us in ways we never imagined. The programs include everything from cleaning tips to sewing hints, advice for the workplace as well as hints on plumbing, painting and carpentry. [TVG]

1PM

America's Test Kitchen Live! 00:58 (Rpt) APTEX
The entertaining and informative cast of public television's most-watched cooking series tests cookware tastes ingredients and recreates their favorite recipes--all before a live studio audience. Host Chris Kimball and Chef Julia Collin share foolproof techniques for creating a flavorful, perfectly seared, yet juicy and tender filet mignon. Next, gadget guru Adam Ried demonstrates the pros and cons of several corkscrews and wine openers. Then, Chef Bridget Lancaster prepares what the notoriously hard-to-impress and no-nonsense Kimball praises as, "the best recipe we have ever developed". Ingredient expert Jack Bishop puts Kimball's palate to the test--and on the spot--with a dark chocolate tasting. [TVG]

2PM

Suze Orman: Women & Money 01:59 (Rpt) PBSIP
Suze shares her surprising insights into the complicated, often dysfunctional relationship women have with their money. She equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from making more out of the money they have. [TVG] R on 3/11 7pm

4PM

Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories 01:27 (Rpt) APTPS
A nostalgic look back at talk-show-host extraordinaire Mike Douglas and his tenure on The Mike Douglas Show. The program features clips and performances from the many superstar actors and musicians featured on the original show which aired in syndication from 1961 to 1982. Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Yoko Ono, Della Reese, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley provide commentary as they look back on a show that was the cultural backdrop to millions of Americans for more than 20 years. [TVG]

5:30PM

Historic Pubs of Dublin 01:18 PFP
Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt provides valuable insight into Irish culture and history--and the significance of the Irish pub by touring Dublin's most notable historic pubs, as well as the many places of interest that surround them. [TVG]

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Saturday March 8, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

7:01PM

Lawrence Welk Show "Big Band Memories" 00:57 #1126 OETA
Lawrence and the gang recreate the music, the dances, the "feel" of the days of the Big Band! Guy and Ralna perform a classic version of "Green Eyes," Bob Ralston and Bob Smale play twin pianos in "Concerto in B Flat Minor" as a tribte to the late Freddy Martin. Bobby and Elaine dance to "Opus One," and lovely Anacani offers the famous Latin hit, "Perfidia." Guest: Elaine Balden

8:30PM

Glenn Miller Spectacular 00:58 WLIW
March 1, 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of Glenn Miller's birth. The Glenn Miller Spectacular celebrates the occasion held in the popular bandleader's honor at the world-renowned Manhattan Center Ballroom. The music of the Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured, under the direction of the legendary Larry O'Brien. The performances are interspersed with archival footage and photographs of Miller and his band during their heyday.

10PM

Time Jumpers: Jumpin' Time 01:25 APTEX
Armed with their infectious arrangements, amazing musicianship and engaging personalities, the 11-member Nashville-based band known as The Time Jumpers perform a 26-song set packed with original compositions, Western swing and familiar standards. [TVG]

11:29PM

Bob Dylan: Live In Newport 1963-1965 01:28 (Rpt) PFP
This program includes unreleased Bob Dylan performances filmed by Academy Award-winning director Murray Lerner at the Newport Folk Festival, 1963-1965, capturing full performances of some of Dylan's greatest songs, including "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Blowin' In the Wind," "It Ain't Me, Babe," "Like a Rolling Stone." His 1963 and 1964 performances made him popular with the Newport crowd, but in 1965, he decided to "plug in," resulting in a mixed response of cheers and boos. Dylan left the stage after only three songs. Though he re-emerged and sang two acoustic numbers, this shift marked his changing artistic direction as he moved from leading contemporary songwriter of the folk scene to rock 'n' roll star. [TVPG] R on 3/13 8:30pm

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