Thursday May 8, 2008

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

Midnight

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 5/18 6pm

1AM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "James Boyce" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) APT
Mark Bittman falls under the charms of California chef James Boyce, as the two create unique and tantalizing beef and seafood combinations. [TVG] R on 5/27 4pm; 5/28 1am; 6/13 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Seed-Saving & Heirloom Veggies: Chef Joseph Wrede & Kids - Santa Fe & Taos, NM" 00:26 #106H (Rpt) APTEX
Considered one of the Southwest's modern culinary pioneers, Chef Joseph Wrede creates classic dishes with "chili pepper flair" at Taos' esteemed Joseph's Table restaurant. The chef and his two children pull on their boots for a day of discovery at Rancho la Paz, a tiny but glorious farm nestled along the Rio Grande in the southern Rocky Mountains. Recipes: Seven-Tomato Gazpacho; Seared Herbed Shrimp; Heirloom Carrot & Beet Sauced Fish. (6 of 13). [TVG] R on 7/2 4:30pm; 7/3 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Sierra Madre Easter" 00:26 #1709H (Rpt) APTEX
Travel around Chihuahua, Mexico, with host David Yetman and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Jesus Garcia, a native of Mexico. Together they look at how traditions continue for the area's indigenous peoples while new arrivals contribute to Chihuahua's identity in other ways. [TVG]

2:30AM

Endless Feast "Vermont" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APTEX
On a homestead in the mountains of southern Vermont, Chef Jason Tostrup incorporates meat and produce from four farms and a cider mill to create a meal of tomato tarts, quail, beef, lamb and locally made cider syrup. [TVG] R on 5/24 2:30am; 6/12 2:30am; 6/28 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Vienna" 00:26 #409H (Rpt) APTEX
In Europe's classiest capital, Rick tiptoes through the palace of Maria Theresa and is dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. He picnics on the Danube, nibbles strudel in an old world cafe, blushes at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltzes to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss. [TVG] R on 6/12 3pm; 6/13 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta" 00:26 #512H (Rpt) APT
Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Host Rudy Maxa explores the rich history and culture of "The Most Mexican of Cities." Art and artists are an important part of Guadalajara, and Rudy takes it all in, from the papier-mache pinatas, to the dramatic murals of Orozco. Rudy tours a tequila factory, learns about margaritas, and samples the best of traditional Mexican cooking. Then, it's an easy hop to the coast, where Puerto Vallarta's traditional charm still survives next to its new resorts. [TVG] R on 5/27 3:30pm; 5/28 3:30am

4AM

History Detectives "Dueling Pistols/Evelyn Nesbit Portrait/Little Big Horn Bayonet" 00:56 #205Z (Rpt) PBS
Dueling Pistols: A San Francisco bank owns two antique pistols, allegedly used in the last great duel on U.S. soil, between abolitionist Senator David Broderick, and then-California Supreme Court Justice David Terry, fought in 1856. An employee wants to know if the guns are authentic--and more about the duel. Evelyn Nesbit Portrait: A woman owns a portrait she believes is a lost masterpiece by one of America's greatest artists, Howard Chandler Christy. The painting's subject may be Evelyn Nesbit, who came to fame in 1906, when her husband killed an architect accused of "taking advantage" of her. The resulting scandal became the "trial of the century." Is this painting authentic? Little Big Horn Bayonet: The home of General Edward Godfrey holds a secret. Renovations revealed an old bayonet in the attic rafters. Could it have been used in General George Custer's battle of Little Big Horn--silent witness to a massacre? [TVG] R on 5/9 1pm; 6/10 4am; 6/17 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "The Door" 00:28 #123Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do jumping jacks and push and pull. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady and Grandpappa are both trying to open a door at the same time, and the door won't open. Will a doorbell help Mrs. Lady let Grandpappa in the door? [TVY] R of 5/7 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Building Blocks" 00:28 #124Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs lean side to side, and fall over and get up again. In Storyworld, Grandmamma tries to make a tall tower with the building blocks, but the tower gets too high, and it tumbles down. How will Grandmamma build her tower? [TVY] R on 5/9 5am; 5/10 5:30am; 5/11 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "No Girls Allowed" 00:28 #119H (Rpt) PBS
When Piggley overhears his dad being worried about the farm's poor milk sales, he launches a creative campaign to improve business. Dad is impressed and touched by Piggley's generosity of spirit. Jakers! [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]

7AM

Super Why! "Little Bo Peep" 00:28 #119Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt can't find Mister Lizard. The Super Readers come to the rescue to help find missing sheep. [TVY] R on 6/13 7am; 6/19 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Castles in the Sea/Get Your Coat" 00:28 #116H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 5/16 7:30am; 5/18 7:30am; 5/29 7:30am

8AM

Anatomy of a Hurricane 00:26 PBS
This program goes inside the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, during the 2004 hurricane season. With satellite images courtesy of NOAA and NASA, the program takes a revealing look at the stressful work of the dedicated staff who deal with unique and unexpected challenges, and struggle to make the most accurate predictions. [TVPG]

8:30AM

Everyday Food "Asian 101" 00:26 #406H (Rpt) PBSPL
Lucinda unwraps the secret to chicken stir-fry wraps, a light and healthy dinner that's as much fun to put together as it is to eat. Today's "Have You Tried?" ingredient is wonton wrappers. Margot demonstrates how easy they are to use and how much fun it is to make a delicious golden batch of pot stickers. Sarah prepares an Asian noodle salad that's perfect for the lunchbox. Allie makes a Chinese classic--orange beef stir fry--and Emma ends the meal on a sweet note with crisp and light almond cookies. [TVG]

9AM

Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent 00:26 PBS
For more than 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River in Youngstown, NY. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus, control a critical water artery. This program explores the story of the long-standing national landmark. Through rare archival materials, expert commentaries, high-definition videography and re-enactments, viewers can experience the history of Fort Niagara, from its beginnings through modern times. [TVPG]

9:30AM

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Simple Cakes" 00:26 #106H (Rpt) PBSPL
Today's recipes are for cakes that are simple, delicious and beautiful. And each one takes less than 30 minutes to prepare before going into the oven. John makes pumpkin spice cake with honey frosting, flourless chocolate cake, orange cornmeal cake and peach buckle. [TVG]

10AM

Retirement Revolution "Hazards and Vicissitudes" 00:56 #101H (Rpt) PBS
Host Paula Zahn explores retirement, the financial challenges facing America's largest generation, and explains the origins of the retirement concept and how it has evolved over the past several decades. (1 of 2) [TVG] R on 5/13 10am; 5/21 9am; 5/24 12

11AM

Retirement Revolution "On Our Own" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) PBS
Experts present advice on how to assume personal responsibility in order to retire on your own terms. Paula Zahn hosts. (2 of 2) [TVG] R on 5/13 11am; 5/22 10am; 6/1 8am

Noon

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 5/15 12noon; 5/22 12noon; 5/29 12noon

12:30PM

Made In Spain "A Pilgrim's Progress In Food" 00:26 #102Z (Rpt) PBSPL
From his home region of Asturias in northern Spain, Chef Jose showcases its great cheeses, makes a sweet and sour salad of cheese and tomatoes with a honey and vinegar dressing. He fries some golden brown monkfish and takes to the seas off Asturias to risk his neck while fishing for barnacles. (2 of 26) [TVG]

1PM

History Detectives "The First Movie Studio/Ufa Light/King Kong Camera" 00:56 #204Z (Rpt) PBS
A Los Angeles resident thinks California's first motion picture studio may be located in her own neighborhood park. An antique Kaschie lighter may reveal some history behind Harry Warner, Warner Brothers Studio, and the Nazi party. A Washington resident owns an old movie camera he believes could have been used to film the original version of "King Kong". [TVG] R on 6/9 4am; 6/16 2pm

2PM

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] R of 5/6 2pm

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Salzburg and Surroundings" 00:26 #410H (Rpt) APTEX
The birthplace of Mozart, and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies-Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun-from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt. [TVG] R on 5/9 3am; 6/13 3pm; 6/14 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Mexico City and Ixtapa" 00:26 #513H (Rpt) APT
Mexico City, the world's largest metropolis, is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan, and steeped in tradition. Host Rudy Maxa begins, with Mexico's ancient roots, just outside the city, at pre-Aztec Teotihuacan. The superb National Museum of Anthropology provides more insights into ancient Mexico. For modern day excitement, he hangs out at the Zocolo, the world's second largest square, and the center of national life since the Aztec era. Finally, he heads beach-ward, to the resorts of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, on the Mexican Riviera; and includes tips on getting around and water sports. [TVG] R on 5/9 3:30am; 5/28 3:30pm; 5/29 3:30am

4PM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Anna Klinger" 00:26 #112H (Rpt) APT
Hearty meals are an essential tool for surviving winters in New York City. Mark Bittman tests his comfort food recipes against those of Anna Klinger's charming, family-run restaurant. [TVG] R on 5/9 1am; 5/28 4pm; 5/29 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Shrimp Boat on the Bayou: Chef John Besh & Sons - New Orleans & Cocodrie, LA" 00:26 #107H (Rpt) APTEX
Joel Salatin and his two kids show how his animals "do the real work"-fertilizing, aerating, composting-making clean food for the community without fertilizer, antibiotics and other harmful chemicals. Chef Armstrong then transforms this "eco-agriculture" into mouthwatering dishes that nourish the palate and the soul. (7 of 13). [TVG] R on 5/9 1:30am; 7/3 4:30pm; 7/4 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 01:00 #9124H PBS

6PM

Vets In Practice "Out of the Pack" 00:29 #149 (Rpt) BBC
Trude is faced with a lame wolf at the local safari park, and a baby blackbird who is in danger of starving to death.

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Thursday May 8, 2008

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

6:30PM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 (Rpt) APTEX
The theme of Allen's Garden Home Retreat is to create an environmentally friendly teaching ground. In this show, Allen covers all of the different green components used in making both the house and garden Earth friendly. [TVG]

7PM

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 5" 00:26 #2705 (Rpt) PBSPL
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs 200 running feet of pre-cast concrete to create a retaining wall that defines the perimeter of the new backyard. Wallpaper historian Richard Nylander helps host Kevin O'Connor date and evaluate the historic wallpaper throughout the house, while general contractor Tom Silva frames for a new window in an old wall. Kevin makes a trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to see how three 19th century buildings are being moved as part of a construction project at Harvard Law School. [TVG] R on 5/10 8am

7:30PM

Ask This Old House "Jammed Garbage Disposer/Removing Exterior Paint" 00:26 #605 (Rpt) PBSPL
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a pair of homeowners tackle their problem with a jammed kitchen garbage disposer. Kevin learns from a painting expert the tricks to removing exterior paint from cedar siding. Back in the Ask This Old House loft, Tom and Richard show Kevin the do's and don'ts of cutting holes and notches in joists. [TVG] R on 5/10 8:30am

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Smallmouth Bass: St. Croix River/Black Pot Demos: Pizza/Women & Shotguns" 00:26 #2426H WMVS
Judy Nugent fishes for smallmouth bass on the St. Croix River in Douglas County with guide Brad Bowen. Charlie and Cindy Overton, of Black Pot Demos, cook up a walleye pizza at Westward Ho Campground in Sheboygan County. Wanda Luebke, hunting manager at Sportsmen's Warehouse, shows Debby Wolniak what women need to look for when getting properly fitted for a shotgun. R on 5/10 9am

8:30PM

Red Green Show "Maxi Golf" 00:23 #310 EPS
Lodge members, banned from the local golf course, develop creative ways to play their favorite game. [TVG]

9PM

Great Canadian Lakes "Lake Ontario" 00:46 #101 CFB
Born in the crashing waters of Niagara Falls, the story of Lake Ontario is a tumultuous one. Of all the Great Lakes none was more fought over than Lake Ontario. From ancient times until very recently Lake Ontario was a bloody battlefield. Under its waters lies a graveyard of ships and men. This one-hour documentary explains the reasons why the lake was so hotly fought over and explores the great vessels and mighty strongholds that were critical in the battles fought for control of the lake. (1 of 6)

10PM

Great Cars "Maserati" 00:26 #313 EPS
In 1914, just after World War I, Alfieri Maserati took his patented automotive spark plug, and started building racecars, in the heart of Bologna. Using war surplus parts and machinery, he began what would become the proud trident trademark of Maserati; and a tradition of thoroughbred Italian sports cars. Maserati road cars were also built with racing car genes that promised powerful performance. Today, Maserati is being revitalized by its new owner, Ferrari, who is helping its former rival regain its position as one of the great sports cars in the world. Final program of the season. [TVG]

10:31PM

MotorWeek "Porsche 911 Gt2" 00:26 #2735 PBSPL
The 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, Honda Pilot Crossover Utility and BMW X5, Kia Rondo are test driven. [TVG]

11PM

Austin City Limits "Alejandro Escovedo" 00:56 #3204Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Few contemporary artists inspire the degree of rapturous critical praise as Alejandro Escovedo, without the accompanying fame and fortune. Back in form after a near-death battle with Hepatitis C, Escovedo performs songs from The Boxing Mirror, praised by Billboard as "a masterwork from one of the genuine lights in rock music." [TVG] R on 5/10 10pm

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