Sunday December 9, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:01

12:06AM

Bridge to Mars 00:50 (Rpt) APT
The documentary takes place on Devon Island, in the Canadian High Arctic--designated by NASA as "the most Mars-like place on Earth." On their first mission to Mars, astronauts will travel to dangerous and uncharted territory, some 100 million miles away. They will live and work on the Red Planet for nearly two years. In preparation for this groundbreaking journey, leading scientists from many disciplines come together on Devon Island to study Haughton Crater. The lives of three remarkable scientists are featured, who have become regulars at the Haughton-Mars base camp. Every summer, they return to Devon, to practice their science, with dreams of one day being on that first mission. [TVPG]

1AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #307Z APTEX
Pat McConahay makes a winter trip to a Michigan dairy farm where the cold weather work goes around the clock. Host Paul Ryan finds Alaska's freshest produce at "You Pick" farms. In the "Garden State," the harvest comes from cold waters off the Atlantic coast. And the Heartland's best ingredients go into sweet and creamy chocolate. [TVG]

1:30AM

Katie Brown Workshop "A Winter's Holiday" 00:26 #112H (Rpt) APTEX
Preparing a delicious crown roast of lamb with plum pudding dessert, along with glitter place cards. [TVG]

2AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine" 00:26 #308H (Rpt) APTEX
Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. Rick Steves climbs Roman ruins in Nimes; explores a papal palace in Avignon; and savors vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of wispy vineyards, he explores the Cotes du Rhone, and more wonders of the South of France. [TVG]

2:30AM

Chef's Story "Chef's Story: Dean Fearing and Robert Del Grande" 00:26 #118Z APT
Interview and cooking demonstration with Dean Fearing and Robert Del Grande filmed before an audience of culinary students at the French Culinary Institute. [TVG]

3AM

Defying Gravity: A Historic Achievement In Glass Featuring Josh Simpson 00:56 APTEX
Renowned glass artist Josh Simpson crafts the largest glass object of his career: a luminous 100-pound "Megaplanet". Cameras capture every step of the year-and-a-half process from commission to creation. Simpson's triumphs, disappointments, technical obstacles and inspiration are highlighted, as he prepares for the grand unveiling of the "Megaplanet" at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. [TVG]

4AM

Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course 00:26 (Rpt) PBS
Robert X. Cringely and his loyal cadre of dolly pushers, jimmy jib handlers, helicopter pilots, and poodle wranglers take audiences behind-the-scenes of a revolution--20 years in the making. Digital television (DTV) is about to change home entertainment and lifelong education forever. In this program, Cringely once again plays the fearless guide to cutting-edge technology. [TVG] R on 12/10 4am; 12/11 4am; 12/12 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Mini Clubman" 00:26 #2714Z PBSPL
The stretched out 2008 Mini Clubman and the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha are road tested. [TVG] R on 12/10 4:30am; 12/10 9:30am; 12/10 3:30pm

5AM

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 of 12/6 5:30am; 12/7 5am; 12/8 5:30am

5:30AM

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 12/10 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "The Cat Came Back.... and Back" 00:28 #111H (Rpt) PBS
When Miss Nanny offers a reward for the return of her lost cat, Piggley and friends leap at the opportunity. But finding and returning a playful cat with a mind of her own is not such an easy task! In the end, the kids discover that a good deed can often be its own reward. [TVY] R on 2/14 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "In Good Voice/Wartz's Family Tree" 00:28 #139H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When he learns that Oko has a case of laryngitis, Bob is worried that Oko won't be able to make his night howl to help the animals fall asleep. When Wartz hears Burdette and Ick discussing their family trees, he is worried that he doesn't have one, so he finds a log and decides that it is will be his family log. [TVY] R on 12/12 6:30am; 1/22 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" 00:28 #106Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt accidentally messes up Jack's room and is in big trouble with his big brother! [TVY] R on 12/11 7am; 2/5 7am; 2/10 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Duck's First Sleepover/One Hat Fits All" 00:28 #109H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 12/13 7:30am; 12/27 7:30am; 1/11 7:30am

8AM

American Experience "The Great Transatlantic Cable" 00:56 #1707Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
By the middle of the 19th century, a network of telegraph poles was strung across America. Samuel Morse's invention made possible almost instantaneous communication between cities. Communicating with Europe was another matter. Messages to London were sent aboard sailing ships that could take weeks to arrive. The challenges to laying a transatlantic cable are explored. [TVG]

9AM

Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend 00:56 PBS (DVS)
For more than 150 years, the women of Gee's Bend, AL, have made quilts reflecting their history and daily lives. Over generations, they worked in isolation, continuing to inhabit the remote plantation land their parents once slaved. Today, art critics worldwide compare them to the great creative enclaves of the Italian Renaissance. [TVG]

10AM

Window to the Sea 00:56 PBS
Stories are featured from four of America's leading aquariums: the Shedd Aquarium, in Chicago, IL; the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA; the New England Aquarium, in Boston, MA; and the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, HI. Many dedicated and fascinating people are introduced who work behind the scenes at aquariums. It is a remarkable and timely portrait of places that are making a difference in the understanding of life "under the sea." [TVG]

11AM

Inside "Battle of the Wines" 00:56 #104H (Rpt) PBS
What does it take to plan a dinner party for the world's most discriminating gourmet palates? Each year the who's who of the wine trade gather in London to enjoy a first-class banquet and find out who has won "Wine Maker of the Year." From the expansive vineyards of southern Spain to the rolling hills of Napa Valley, wine's top movers and shakers get the job done. [TVG] R on 12/11 8am; 2/12 3pm; 2/14 3pm

Noon

Austin City Limits "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" 00:56 #3206Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings its combination of South African musical traditions and Christian gospel music to the stage. This group has become an international cultural force over the last 40 years, and their remarkable vocal harmonies continue to inspire enthusiasm whenever and wherever they perform. [TVG] R on 12/13 11pm; 12/14 9am; 12/15 10pm

1PM

History Detectives "Bonnie & Clyde, Al Ringling Theater, Sears Home" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
A woman in Wisconsin owns bullets that may be responsible for the demise of the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. A theater in the small town of Baraboo, WI, could have been the country's first great movie palace. And, an Ohio couple's residence could be a long-forgotten Sears home. The History Detectives head out to investigate. [TVG] R on 1/11 1pm; 2/13 1pm

2PM

Warplane "Airplane to Air Force" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Wright Brothers first manned flight, and the early military uses for airplanes is chronicled. After their first successful powered flight, the Wright Brothers turned to the U.S. Army, well aware of the potential military value of their airplane. In 1903, with no looming threat of war, the government rejected their $100,000 asking price. However, as World War I approached, the airplane became an essential tool for aerial reconnaissance and artillery spotting. First episode in a 4-part series. [TVPG] R on 12/19 8am; 1/30 9am

3PM

Brain Fitness Program 01:29 PFP
Give your brain a workout, and get it in better shape. This program is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt--even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco and his colleagues around the world have been leading this effort; he brings the research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, to PBS viewers in this innovative and life-altering program. Peter Coyote narrates.

4:30PM

Mario Lanza Singing to the Gods 01:28 PFP
This special chronicles the remarkable life and times of one of the twentieth century's most beloved singing stars, Mario Lanza. The program contains a selection of rare photographs, interviews and footage from movies that made him famous throughout the world. Blessed with one of the great tenor voices of all time, Mario Lanza rose to spectacular heights in a singing career that spanned little more than a decade. Groomed from the outset for a career on the opera stage, Lanza instead flourished in Hollywood where his films, most notably, "The Great Caruso," broke box office records. Split between the desire to establish himself as a serious opera singer and the temptations of Hollywood, Lanza was tormented by self-doubt and resorted to alcohol and over-eating. Mario Lanza Singing to the Gods celebrates Lanza's incomparable talents as well as the torments that led to his untimely death at age 38. [TVPG] R of 12/1 7:03pm

6PM

Bowfire 00:56 WLIW
From the traditional fiddle and violin, to the electric violin and exotic Chinese erhu, the Canadian-based string performers known as Bowfire have been thrilling audiences worldwide since forming in 2000. Recorded May 2007 at Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, this sizzling concert captures the group's hit live show--a thrilling combination of master musicians, dazzling choreography, soulful vocals, and breath-taking costumes and set design.

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Sunday December 9, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:01

7:27PM

Andre Rieu: Christmas Around The World 01:18
The beloved Dutch violinist Andre Rieu performs a wealth of Christmas classics in this delightful concert, such as "Star of Bethlehem," "Slumber My Darling," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," and many more. R of 11/28 7pm

9:30PM

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "Taos, En Plein Air" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Contemporary plein air artist, Ron Rencher, introduces the rich and colorful history of Taos, New Mexico. Following a brief biographical sketch and painting demonstration in the mountains near Taos, Ron opens the door for a look at how Pueblo (Tewa) Indians, the Sante Fe Railroad and a group of academically trained, highly skilled artists from the east coast came together to give birth to the Taos artists colony that is still active today. (5 of 6). [TVG]

10PM

Royal "The Price of Progress" 00:46 #510 APTSY
Dr. Makori takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk. Stella deals with the confessions of a window cleaner. And when the x-ray machine breaks down, Mr. Carnegie has some shocking news for the hospital. (10 of 12). [TVPG]

11PM

Globe Trekker "Globe Trekker Special: Great Natural Wonders" 00:56 #610 APT (DVS)
The trekkers explore some of the world's Great Natural Wonders. Megan discovers erupting volcanoes in Hawaii and Java, Ian encounters the Arctic, Justine hikes the Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia, Eils Nevitt treks deep into the Amazon rainforest, and Holly Morris travels with the nomadic Tuareg tribe in the Sahara Desert. Other destinations include Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Victoria Falls and spectacular national parks around the world, from New Zealand and Botswana to Kenya and Ecuador. [TVG] R on 2/17 11pm

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