Sunday March 9, 2008

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

1AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #320Z APTEX [TVG]

1:30AM

Low Carb Cookworx "Flippin' for Flapjacks" 00:26 #109H (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Husband-and-wife doctors Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades enjoy zesty low-carb, lemon ricotta flapjacks in a delicious berry syrup. [TVG]

2AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Italy's Great Hill Towns" 00:26 #408H (Rpt) APTEX
Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers, to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's papal intrigue, to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas--all sit on lofty stone perches that now seem to protect them only from the modern world. [TVG] R on 5/6 3pm; 5/7 3am

2:30AM

Equitrekking "Destination Vermont" 00:26 #101H (Rpt) APTEX
Exploring Vermont's Green Mountain trails, country roads, history and culture on horseback, with a stop at the University of Vermont's Morgan Horse Farm, which dates back to 1878. [TVG]

3AM

Buffalo's Houses of Worship 00:56 (Rpt) APT
Buffalo, NY, possesses a remarkable variety of architectural masterpieces, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city's secular buildings are designed by three great architects: Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Henry Hobson Richardson; and the city's sacred architecture, of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Unitarian Universalist, and Jewish faiths, is equally impressive. This exploration of 12 sacred Buffalo landmark reveals architectural styles in houses of worship ranging from Gothic to Byzantine, Romanesque to Arts and Crafts, and Baroque to Modern; and the tallest openwork spire ever built completely of stone; in addition to the church that housed one of the first men and boys choirs in the U.S.; an ornately decorated church built using medieval methods and tools; and the historic Centennial organ, originally built for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, PA. [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 3/10 4am; 3/16 4am; 3/17 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Mercedes-Benz Gl 320 Cdi" 00:26 #2727Z PBSPL
The Diesel 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL CDI and 2008 Nissan Rogue Crossover are roadtested. In Goss' Garage tips on how to weld it right; a long-term road test update: Toyota Tundra and Honda Accord. Plus, Over The Edge: Hot Import Nights. [TVG] R on 3/10 4:30am; 3/10 3:30pm; 3/12 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 3/6 5:30am; 3/7 5am; 3/8 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 3/10 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Extra! Extra!" 00:28 #123H (Rpt) PBS
The kids set out to write newspaper stories, and Piggley and Ferny end up making up exciting adventure stories, instead. But Dannan knows that news stories are about the truth, and that the truth can be powerful--it can actually change the way people think about something or someone. [TVY] R on 5/14 6am

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 4/25 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Tortoise and the Hare" 00:28 #105Z (Rpt) PBS
Princess Pea and Red are in a potato sack race in the park but can't agree on how fast to go! [TVY] R on 3/10 7am; 3/13 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld 00:28 #114H PBS (DVS) [TVY] R on 3/13 7:30am; 3/28 7:30am; 3/30 7:30am

8AM

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]

10AM

American Experience "The Massie Affair" 00:56 #1708Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
At a time when the U.S. Navy dominated Hawaii, Americans thought of the islands as their Paradise. But, in September of 1931, an incident exposed racial tensions roiling beneath the surface. Thalia Fortescue Massie, the troubled young wife of a navy lieutenant, claimed that a group of Hawaiians had raped her on a lonely beach road. Five young men were arrested--two Hawaiians, two Japanese, and a Chinese. Despite evidence that the defendants couldn't have committed the crime, a mixed-race jury deadlocked, and the suspects were released. One of the defendants was found dead on the backseat of Massie's mother's car. News of Grace Hubbard Fortescue's "honor slaying" unleashed a torrent of racist invective from the mainland, in support of the mother, Fortescue. Though she was eventually convicted of manslaughter, her sentence was commuted to an hour. Thus, a wound was inflicted on the psyche of the Hawaiian people that has yet to heal. [TVPG]

11AM

Exploring Space: The Quest for Life 01:56 PBS
How did life begin? Is there life outside of Earth? Is there a future for humankind on other planets? Each new discovery inches scientists closer to answering these cosmic questions--linking life on Earth with the rest of the Universe, and renewing dreams of what lies in the unknown realms of the stars. [TVG]

1PM

History Detectives "Portrait of George Washington/Revolutionary War Poem/Revolutionary War Cannon" 00:56 #305Z (Rpt) PBS
Could a portrait passed down through a Maryland family actually be an authentic portrait of the nation's first president, George Washington, by artist Gilbert Stuart, whose resume includes the dollar bill's Washington portrait? In Salem, OR, the story of a Revolutionary War poem, found 25 years ago, hidden in an antique trunk, is explored. The document appears to have been written by American, Dan Goodhue, while imprisoned in 1780, as a POW in England. Who was this man, and how did his poem travel across the sea and the nation? A Boston woman is fascinated by a cannon, kept in a local national park storage facility. In 1774, members of the Boston Militia may have stolen the cannon from the Boston Armory, and hid it on her ancestor's land. Could the British forces' attempt to retrieve such cannons have precipitated the first Revolutionary War battle? [TVG] R on 4/14 1pm; 4/15 4am

2PM

Dr. Wayne Dyer: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life 02:59 (Rpt) PBSIP
This special is based on Dr. Dyer's one-year immersion and study of the Tao Te Ching, attributed to the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, and most likely written in the sixth century BC. Dr. Dyer offers a presentation that speaks to life in the 21st century. His interpretation of the verses continues the tradition of the Tao as a handbook that has helped millions of people find peace while living through turbulent times. [TVG]

5PM

Mario Lanza Singing to the Gods 01:28 (Rpt) 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]

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Sunday March 9, 2008

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

6:30PM

Life Lessons from Onslow: A Keeping Up Appearances Special 01:28 PFP
In this special based upon the BBC sitcom series, Keeping Up Appearances, Onslow has been green-lighted to teach a credit course at Open University, and has selected "successful relationships" as his subject matter. But, as long-time viewers to Keeping Up Appearances will recognize, most relationships within that television series come up woefully short of success. [TVPG] R of 3/2 4:30pm

8PM

Milwaukee Ballet: Romeo and Juliet 02:10 MPTV
The gripping tale of two young lovers caught between their feuding families and their love for each other is considered Artistic Director Michael Pink's signature production. The fiery retelling of William Shakespeare's romantic masterpiece, features stunning Renaissance costume designs created by Judanna Lynn, Prokofiev's beautiful score performed by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, and fight scenes directed by Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Lee Ernst. (Recorded May 2007).

11PM

Royal "Can't Buy Me Love" 00:46 #611 APTSY
THE ROYAL follows the dramatic, humorous and heartwarming stories of the staff of St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital. [TVPG]

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