Saturday August 11, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:21

Midnight

History Detectives "Grace Kelly Automobile/Illicit P.O.W. Photos/Mystery Motorcycle" 00:56 #409Z (Rpt) PBS
A man believes he has the original Sunbeam Alpine convertible used in the film "To Catch a Thief," starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. A Florida contributor has a set of photographs he believes came from his great-great-grandfather, who fought in the Civil War, and was once a confederate prisoner of war at Johnson's Island on Lake Erie. And a New Jersey man recently purchased an old Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The tank of his 1914 bike bears the "Cross of Lorraine," a symbol of French nationalism. He wants to know whether his bike clocked mileage in war-torn Europe. The detectives follow leads in New Jersey and Wisconsin, and discover why the cross also served as the emblem for the U.S. National Tuberculosis Association. Will Harley-Davidson archives reveal the company's efforts to eradicate the "White Plague?" [TVG] R on 8/11 7pm; 8/12 10am

1AM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Meatless Grilling" 00:26 #404Z (Rpt) APT
Pork is arguably the heart and soul of the American barbecue tradition. In this show, Steven goes whole hog with two terrific pork dishes. From the Deep South come Coffee-Crusted Pork Tenderloins with Redeye Barbecue Sauce. Then, demoing the very latest in hi-tech outdoor kitchens, the Professor spit roasts Coconut-Crusted Ribs and whips up some grilled Tropical Fruit Kebabs to accompany the ribs. [TVG] R on 8/29 4pm; 8/30 1am

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Show Me The Honey" 00:26 #512Z (Rpt) APTEX
Yucatecan honey is renowned for its glorious color and rich flavor. Rick finds it everywhere from the Merida market stalls to the breakfast buffet at an upscale hotel where the whole honeycomb slowly drips its amber syrup for ladling over fruit and cereal. At home, Rick uses the golden syrup in his Mexican-Style Granola and in the pasilla chile-spiked glaze for a sublime Grilled Rack of Lamb. [TVG] R on 9/17 4:30pm; 9/18 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Bolivia: The Cold Desert Frontier" 00:26 #1302H (Rpt) APTEX
This journey to the highest desert in the world begins in Potos#, in southwestern Bolivia. At 12,000 feet above sea level, it is the highest city in the world. The indigenous people of this high, cold desert have used llama trains for thousands of years to transport the salt harvested in the area's dry lakebeds. Explorers also visit the Salar de Uyuni; at over 4,000 square miles, it is the largest salt lake in the world. Here, traditional methods of salt cutting continue the same way as they have for centuries. Cutters build tiny igloo-like huts out of salt blocks, and remain at the site for 5 days. Along the shores of the Salar, the desert is profoundly evident as the majestic groves of thick tall pasacana (similar in stature to the Saguaro cactus) grow on the surrounding frozen hillsides. [TVG] R of 8/10 5pm

2:30AM

Farmers' Almanac TV "A Rural Life, The Onion Field, Nickel Creek" 00:26 #201Z (Rpt) APTEX
New York Times, columnist, Verlyn Klinkenborg converses about rural and urban life, his take on which is hardest is surprising. A father and son team turns a tomato farm into a $40 million-a-year enterprise when they begin growing Vidalia sweet onions. Sean Watkins, Chris Thile and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek give an inside look at their 2006 tour and long history. [TVG] R on 9/18 5:30pm; 9/19 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "London: Mod and Trad" 00:26 #305H (Rpt) APTEX
London is quintessentially English...yet cosmopolitan. Rick Steves checks out the new--the Millennium Bridge and the British Museum's Great Court; and admires the old--well-wrapped mummies and a rare Leonardo. After bantering with Beefeaters at the Tower of London, he does some riverside beach-combing. Strolling the trendy South Bank of the Thames takes him from the Tate Modern to the dizzying London Eye. [TVG] R on 9/18 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "France's Normandy" 00:26 #311H (Rpt) APT
From a dramatic, historic coast--to rural pastures, this sweet section of France abounds with apple orchards, enchanting villages, stunning abbeys, and sparkling seaports. Rudy Maxa sets up base in the lovely seaside town of Honfleur. At Giverny, and in the museums in Rouen and Honfleur, he discovers the birth of Impressionism. Near the famous beaches of Normandy, the Norman Conquest unfolds in the Bayeux tapestry, as he remembers the poignant victory of World War II's D-day. Cider and cheese draw him to the lovely farmland, just inland from Honfleur. The journey ends at the awe-inspiring Abbey of Mont-St-Michel. Tips are given on car rental, shopping for antiques, and touring cider country. [TVG] R on 10/10 3:30am

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 8/12 4am; 8/13 4am; 8/14 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Hyundai Veracruz" 00:26 #2648Z PBSPL
The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Crossover and the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible are road tested. [TVG] R of 8/4 3:30pm; 8/5 4:30am; 8/6 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Hot Dog" 00:28 #125Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs scrunch up small, and stretch out big. In Storyworld, Grandmamma and Grandpappa are eating a hot dog, but it keeps falling apart. Will a bottle of sauce help them eat their meal? [TVY] R on 8/12 5:30am; 8/13 5am

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 8/12 5am

6AM

Zula Patrol "The Things In Rings/How The Rust Was Won" 00:28 #201H APTEX (DVS)
Deliria and Cloid dump junk into Saturn's rings. Dark Truder raises rust-eating Battle Cattle. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Out on a Limb/The More Things Change" 00:28 #107H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Winslow gets stuck on the top of the World Tree. Snook teaches the monkeys that change can be great. [TVY] R on 8/16 6:30am

7AM

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 8/14 11:28pm; 8/19 11:59am; 8/25 6:58am

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "Morton's Colorful Children's Garden - Composting Options" 00:26 #610H NETA
There's nothing more bright and colorful than an engaged child in nature. Chicago-area's Morton Arboretum features a garden for kids that is sure to keep and pique the interest of even the most distracted youngster. Plus, turning yard waste into gardens gold can be simpler than you think with the right tools. Melinda Myers hosts. R of 8/9 6:30pm; 8/9 8:30pm

8AM

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]

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Lake Michigan Perch/Mayville Engineering/Elm Tree" 00:26 #2339H WMVS
Judy Nugent fishes for perch on Lake Michigan with Tom Wandrash. Dan visits Mayville Engineering Company, makers of MEC shotshell reloaders, and shoots sporting clays with MEC staff at Mayville Gun Club. Dan learns how a century-old elm tree became the "Tree of Life" in South Milwaukee. R of 8/9 6pm; 8/9 8pm

9:30AM

Tracks Ahead "Wisconsin & Southern Railroad" 00:26 #602H (Rpt) NETA
The birth of the Wisconsin & Southern is followed--a new railroad built on a part of the old Milwaukee Road. Also: theater is combined with a fine meal on the rails; a man is visited who has combined his interest in model railroading with computer control; and an award-winning railroad artist shows how its done. Spencer Christian hosts. [TVG] R on 8/12 11:30am

10AM

Independent Lens "Revolucion: Five Visions" 00:56 #808H (Rpt) PBS
The story of five Cuban photographers whose lives and work span more than four decades and whose perspectives on photography are as varied as their opinions about the Cuban Revolution. From epic-era photographers whose lenses portrayed the heroic masses, to more contemporary photographers who seek to portray individual truths, their stories discover the power of art to liberate. [TVPG] R on 9/6 3pm; 9/19 11am; 9/21 9am

11AM

American Experience "Victory in the Pacific" 01:56 #1710Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
In this provocative, thorough examination of the final months of World War II, this program looks at the escalation of bloodletting, from the vantage point of both the Japanese and the Americans. Most of the Emperor's inner circle was determined to continue the war, even after losses in the Philippines, in February of 1945, cut off Japan's supply lines. And, though he was warned that the country, brought to its knees by the conflict, might erupt in a Communist revolution, Emperor Hirohito believed that one last decisive battle could reverse Japan's fortunes. The Americans, for their part, were startled by the intensity and determination of the Japanese defenders. From the U.S. capture of the Mariana Islands, through the firebombing of Tokyo, and the dropping of the atomic bomb, this program chronicles the dreadful and unprecedented loss of life and decisions made by leaders on both sides that finally ended the war. [TVPG] R on 9/30 8am

1PM

History Detectives "Bonnie & Clyde, Al Ringling Theater, Sears Home" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
Bonnie & Clyde--Brodhead, WI: Could bullets owned by a woman in a small Wisconsin town be responsible for the demise of the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow? The History Detectives travel to key cities throughout the country in an attempt to link the bullets to the murderous twosome. Al Ringling Theater--Baraboo, WI: Is it possible that a theater in the small town of Baraboo, WI, could have been the country's first great movie palace? The exquisite theater, designed in 1915 by Chicago architects C.W. and George Rapp, is a masterpiece in the style of great French opera houses. The History Detectives enlist the help of the Theatre Historical Society of America to solve the mystery of this grand edifice. Sears Home--Akron, OH: Might an Ohio couple's residence be a long-forgotten Sears home? The History Detectives head out to investigate whether or not Sears & Roebuck could have built the home in question. [TVG] R on 9/14 1pm

2PM

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]

3PM

Everyday Edisons "Patents and Pitfalls" 00:26 #102H PBSPL
A visit to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office shows how the USPTO has evolved in the last 100 years, explains what a patent is and what makes products patentable. The scrapbook ladies' invention comes to life through the industrial design phase of their product, Wendy's idiom game goes through its first branding session and the Murtagh family puts their late father's invention to the test. (Part 2 of 14). [TVG]

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Saturn Aura Hybrid" 00:26 #2649Z PBSPL
The 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid and the 2008 Ford F-Series SuperDuty pickup are road tested. [TVG] R on 8/12 4:30am; 8/13 4:30am; 8/13 3:30pm

4PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Chicken and Stuffing" 00:26 #720Z APT
Roast-stuffed chicken and sauteed spinach are perfect for a chilly night at home. Equipment: roasting pans and kitchen shears. [TVG] R on 8/12 1am

4:30PM

Katie Brown Workshop "Backyard Style" 00:26 #208H APTEX
Get cooking outside the kitchen and let your next party spill out of the dining room and into the backyard. Recipes: beer-simmered bratwurst, burgers and baked beans. Projects: stylish food baskets and a backyard fountain. [TVG] R on 8/12 1:30am

5PM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "The Southwest: Zion and Canyon De Chelly" 00:26 #110H APTEX
The American Southwest is a geological time machine. Its bizarre and beautiful rock formations are the result of eons of erosion. In Utah's Zion National Park, Art explores surreal slot canyons carved from wind and water and encounters the strange rock spires-hoodoos-that punctuate the landscape like giant exclamation points. In Arizona's Canyon de Chelly, he goes by horseback with a Navajo guide to discover petroglyphs hidden in tribal lands. With its brilliant light, red desert rock, cobalt blue skies, golden cotton woods and white-barked Aspens, the American Southwest is a photographer's playground. (Pt. 10 of 13). [TVG] R on 8/12 2am

5:30PM

Tracks Ahead "Road Railers" 00:26 #504H (Rpt) NETA
A look in on an updated version of some freight hauling technology that has been around for quite a while. The man who is one of the nationally known gurus of steam, Doyle McCormack, and his famous locomotive, the 4449, are presented. The Tennessee Valley railroad is visited; and an amazing layout and collection of vintage toy trains are also featured. [TVG]

6PM

Expo--Magic of the White City 00:56 #101H (Rpt) APTEX
Narrated by actor Gene Wilder, this program immerses viewers in one of American history's grandest spectacles. Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893 unveiled many of the Victorian era's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology, and culture, including world "firsts" like the Ferris Wheel. The number of exhibits and size of the fairgrounds, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, surpassed even that of the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where the Eiffel Tower debuted. For six months, the Expo showcased the cutting-edge work of established inventors like Thomas Edison, which in turn, inspired 20th-century innovators such as Henry Ford, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Walt Disney. First of two parts. [TVPG] R on 8/12 3am

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Saturday August 11, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:22

7PM

History Detectives "Grace Kelly Automobile/Illicit P.O.W. Photos/Mystery Motorcycle" 00:56 #409Z (Rpt) PBS
A man believes he has the original Sunbeam Alpine convertible used in the film "To Catch a Thief," starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. A Florida contributor has a set of photographs he believes came from his great-great-grandfather, who fought in the Civil War, and was once a confederate prisoner of war at Johnson's Island on Lake Erie. And a New Jersey man recently purchased an old Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The tank of his 1914 bike bears the "Cross of Lorraine," a symbol of French nationalism. He wants to know whether his bike clocked mileage in war-torn Europe. The detectives follow leads in New Jersey and Wisconsin, and discover why the cross also served as the emblem for the U.S. National Tuberculosis Association. Will Harley-Davidson archives reveal the company's efforts to eradicate the "White Plague?" [TVG] R on 8/12 10am

8:07PM

Midsummer Night McGivern 01:14
An evening of amusing adventures and warm memories of summer with Milwaukee's own John McGivern. Taped at Vogel Hall, June 26, 2007. R on 8/17 9pm

10PM

Nickel Creek at the Pabst 00:54 (Rpt) WMVS
The platinum-selling band Nickel Creek's innovative folk-pop concert at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI, is presented. The three-person group's October, 2005, appearance delights fans with a unique sound combining mandolin, guitar, violin, and bass to create such show-stealing hits as "Anthony" and "Scotch and Chocolate." Their 2002 release, This Side, captured a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The band has performed with John Paul Jones, of Led Zeppelin fame, and also the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Their album Why Should the Fire Die? has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Contemporary Folk category, and "Scotch and Chocolate" has been nominated for Best Country Instrumental.

11PM

Austin City Limits "Sufjan Stevens/Calexico" 00:56 #3205Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Two of the underground rock scene's most creative artists perform. Critical Darling and indie rock sensation Sufjan Stevens brings his orchestral folk/pop to the stage in support of his latest album The Avalanche. Highlighting its latest record, Garden Ruin, Arizona's Calexico dazzles with a unique blend of traditional songcraft and southwestern roots music. [TVG] R on 8/12 2pm; 8/12 9pm; 8/13 12

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