Thursday October 11, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:25

12:32AM

Land of the Giants 00:20 (Rpt)
This National Park Service documentary encompasses the grandeur and beauty of the Giant Redwoods of Northern California, and has been shown in the first HD theater built for the park system. Breathtaking footage includes elk, sea lions, Stellar Blue Jays, Banana Slugs, and, of course, the world's tallest trees. The program has won the Telly Award, and Communicator and Vision Awards. R on 11/22 12:36am

1AM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Italy's Piedmont" 00:26 #123Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne leads her student Lauren on a virtual food field trip through one of Northern Italy's best food and wine regions. Recipes: Fonduta, Chicken with Artichokes and Olives, Gianduja Semifreddo. Student Name: Lauren Eastman-PR Executive. [TVG] R on 11/15 4pm; 11/16 1am

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Mysteries of the Deep" 00:26 #503Z (Rpt) APTEX
Water is a precious source of life--especially in the Yucatan jungle where there are no rivers or lakes. Rick goes deep, underneath the limestone bedrock, to show us the underground rivers and cenotes (sink holes) found throughout the peninsula. Later, Rick enjoys spiny lobster on the Riviera Maya at the beachside restaurant Oscar y Lalo's. The journey ends in Rick's backyard grill for stunning version of Lobster with Smoky Garlic Mojo. [TVG] R of 10/10 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Kickin' West On Route 66" 00:26 #1605H (Rpt) APTEX
Cruising the finest deserts in the U.S. by convertible, stopping at memorable spots along the way. [TVG]

2:30AM

Farmers' Almanac TV "A Country Star, Wind Power, Restoration Garden & Ice Climbing" 00:26 #104Z (Rpt) APTEX
Featured: A backstage visit with Country Star Blake Shelton; a windmill museum in Lubbock, TX; a restored garden in Savannah, GA; and ice climbing in Yellowstone National Park. Tips, Trivia, and fun always added.

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 11/16 6pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Medieval Europe" 00:26 #312H (Rpt) APT
The medieval world is one of the big draws of European travel. Moody ruins, "tippy" towers, cobbled streets, sparkling mosaics, monasteries, castles, and cathedrals form the core of many a tourist'sdreams. Rudy Maxa revisits some favorite spots, and toss in a few new sights, as he makes a little sense out of a fascinating 1000 years--from the fall of Rome, to the dawn of the Renaissance. He sorts it all out with several short itineraries in Ireland, Austria, Germany, and France. [TVG] R on 12/7 3:30am

4AM

Innovation "Brain Fingerprinting" 00:56 #908Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
An evolving technology is introduced that looks directly into the brain, to pinpoint and chart the very origin of deception. Given its seeming ability to gauge whether or not an individual is lying, the F.B.I. and C.I.A. hope brain fingerprinting will become one of the most significant breakthroughs in crime detection since the advent of DNA analysis. Following court cases and local police departments, the way this technology could revolutionize the legal system is examined. But, even as brain fingerprinting seems poised to be a major step forward, critics are raising scientific, ethical, and legal questions. Is the system all it's cracked up to be--or are there other, more-promising techniques in the quest for the perfect lie detector? Final program of the season. [TVPG] R on 10/20 4am; 10/31 4am; 11/14 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Rope and Rock" 00:28 #103Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing their arms, and shape up, with the "Push and Pull" dance. In Storyworld, Grandmamma and Grandpappa discover a rope. Can they find out what is on the other end, if they pull together? [TVY] R of 10/10 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Magical Pipe" 00:28 #104Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Some colorful Boohbah twists help them keep fit, as they follow and weave around one another. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady finds a musical flute. The Storypeople take note, and dance to her catchy tune. [TVY] R on 10/12 5am; 10/13 5:30am; 10/14 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Ferny Wears The Star" 00:28 #127H (Rpt) PBS
Ferny gets the chance to be the leader in a game of cowboys, and Piggley is put in the unusual position of being a follower. But Ferny doesn't play cowboys Piggley's way, and Piggley soon loses interest, and goes home. Mr. Winks convinces Piggley to try Ferny's way, and Piggley ends up having fun--and gaining new respect for his friend. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones presents kids who are invited to play a game called "hurly," but aren't told the rules. The result is chaos! The kids learn that a game is much more fun to play when everyone knows the rules. [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] R on 10/13 6:30am; 10/14 6:30am; 10/17 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Three Little Pigs" 00:28 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers fly into the Three Little Pigs story and come face to face with the Big Bad Wolf. [TVY] R on 12/12 7am; 12/18 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Pies, Pies, Pies!/Waterlogged" 00:28 #106H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 10/31 7:30am; 11/6 7:30am; 11/22 7:30am

8AM

NOVA "Secrets of the Samurai Sword" 00:56 #3412H PBS (DVS)
Nova travels deep into Japan's ancient foundries to reveal the art and science behind making what many call the perfect sword. For over a thousand years the samurai sword has dominated the battlefields of Japan, instilled fear and terror into every enemy it faced, and evoked a spiritual way of life that continues even today. With unparalleled access, "Secrets of the Samurai Sword" follows the craft of the traditional sword-smiths and attends samurai fighting school to discover the discipline of sword making. [TVPG] R on 10/13 12; 10/13 2pm

9AM

Magnificent Voyage of Christopher Columbus 01:56 PBS (DVS)
The story of Columbus' historic first voyage, with replicas of the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria are re-created. The documentary tells the timeless story of Columbus' Atlantic crossing, his fateful first encounter with native peoples, his eventful voyage through the Bahamas to Cuba and Hispaniola, and his dramatic return to Europe, bringing with him the news of the land and people. [TVPG]

11AM

Still Waiting: Life After Katrina 00:56 NETA
Delving into the painful and uplifting story of one post-Katrina African American/Creole family and the bayou culture they cannot give up, despite the odds. Their evacuation to Dallas gives way to the story of their return to their small bayou community; unexpected difficulties compromise the experience of home as they knew it. [TVPG]

Noon

Discoveries....America "North Dakota" 00:50 #045H JANSO
The Fort Seward Wagon Train gives folks the opportunity to travel across the North Dakota prairie in covered wagons. Bee Keeper Bob Morlock tends his bees which contributes to North Dakota being number one in honeyproduction. Dakota Growers reveals the nation's third largest pasta company, and in Gwinner, Bobcat opens their doors to a peek at their newest "big boys toys". R on 10/26 4:59pm; 10/30 12noon; 11/9 12

1PM

Frank Lloyd Wright's Buffalo 00:56 PBS
The 30-year friendship between America's greatest architect and Buffalo businessperson Darwin D. Martin is examined. As Wright's close friend and confidant, Wright looked to Martin for support--both financially and emotionally. The significance of this relationship is showcased in Buffalo--a city containing the second largest collection of Wright's structures. Featuring archival footage and interviews with noted architectural scholars, the program explores Wright's motivations, frailties, and foibles. [TVG]

2PM

Wired Science "Oceanographer/New Mind-Reading Tech/Fighting Fires" 00:56 #102H PBS
Ziya Tong follows retired oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer's journey to a giant garbage patch in the middle of the North Pacific Gyre; WIRED SCIENCE takes a look at new ways that water, wind and technology are being used to fight today's fires; the impact of global warming on plant growth is investigated; Adam Rogers tests out a new technology that claims to be able to "read your mind" and tell if you are lying. (2 of 10) [TVG] R on 10/12 8am; 10/14 12; 10/15 10am

3PM

Inside "Hong Kong's Big Bang" 00:56 #101H PBS
At the close of each lunar year, the streets of Hong Kong fill with tourists hungry to be entertained by some of the brightest party-planners in the world. As revelers usher in the Year of the Dog, pyrotechnicians, parade organizers and multinational performers gather on land and at sea to ensure that the Chinese New Year starts with a bang. [TVG] R on 11/20 3pm; 11/22 3pm

4PM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Baking" 00:26 #124Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne shows Geoff an all-hands approach to creating wonderful baked goods in this lesson. Recipes: Spicy Peppercorn and Pecorino Bread Sticks, Hazelnut Cake with Zabaglione. Student Name: Geoff Rubandall-Traffic engineer. [TVG] R on 10/12 1am; 11/16 4pm; 11/17 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "A Pig, A Pit and a Plan" 00:26 #504Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick gets nspired by Cochinita pibil, Yucatan's slow-cooked, banana leaf-wrapped pork specialty. [TVG] R on 10/12 1:30am

5PM

Discoveries....America "Montana" 00:50 #047H (Rpt) JANSO
Glacier National Park is visited; Missoula's local artists are profiled, and in Deer Lodge, draft horses are the "biggest" draw. Butte was the richest city in the west with a legacy of mining, history, and architecture. Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman is the last facility in the U.S. that manufactures fishing waders. Scientists at the Fort Keogh Agriculture Research Lab work on finding better ways to increase rangeland productivity. R on 10/15 12noon; 10/30 5pm; 11/1 12noon

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "Birthdays" 00:29 #124 BBC
It is Trude's 30th birthday, and she plans a wild day out with her sister, Leanne. Sam deals with a pregnant German Shepherd. Newlyweds Alison and Craig have a cat that is taken ill.

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Thursday October 11, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:25

6:30PM

Great Lakes Gardener "Plant Evaluation and Improvement - Tree Propagation" 00:26 #606H (Rpt) MPTV
Ever wonder what does into introducing a new plant to the market? Producer Liddie Collins visits Spring Hill Nursery in Ohio, to see what does into this long and arduous process. Plus, the patience and process that goes into the propagation of trees. There's a lot that has to happen correctly before that root ball comes home. Melinda Myers hosts. R on 10/13 7:30am

7PM

This Old House "Newton Project (Part 1 of 16)" 00:26 #2701 PBSPL
Host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram arrive at the latest project house in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1897, the house is a Colonial Revival in "shingle-style clothes"--a typical transitional-style house from the late Victorian era. Architect Treff LaFleche shows Kevin and the homeowners his plan for opening up the kitchen and adding a mudroom. [TVG] R on 10/13 8am

7:30PM

Ask This Old House 00:26 #601 PBSPL [TVG] R on 10/13 8:30am

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Falcons/Hunting Club/Waukesha Bass/Sustainable Agr" 00:26 #2335H (Rpt) WMVS
Judy Nugent learns about the natural history of falcons and their hunting instinct with several falconers at Exclusive Hunting Club. Tess Gallun highlights the sustainable agriculture work and training being done by Will Allen and his nonprofit organization called Growing Power, located on the last registered farm in Milwaukee. Tom Newbauer fishes for bass with Augie Nicosia on a Waukesha County lake. Walleye pro Joel Kunz with some advice for anglers that goes beyond the posted rules to keep VHS virus, viral hemorrhagic septicemia, at bay. R on 10/13 9am

8:30PM

Red Green Show "Mr. Clean" 00:22 #1203 EPS
Trying to beat Caribou Lodge in the ratings for tourist resorts, Red (Steve Smith) and the men do a massive clean-up of the Lodge. Red invents a way to cut the lawn automatically. Mike shows them how to make a camp shower. Dalton goes for the word 'listen' in the Word Game. Red makes a scented candle out of car drippings and a super-sized windshield washer from a fire hose. [TVG]

9PM

Wild! "Young and Wild" 00:57 #313 EPS
The first steps wild animals take are the most important they will endure to ensure the successful transition into adulthood. [TVG]

10PM

Great Cars "Oldest Autos" 00:26 #410 EPS
Most people think of them as early relics of an era long past--as antiques that are best left in museums. To a special group of people--a much larger group than most would dare imagine--the earliest motorcars are an integral part of their lives. Some owners of veteran automobiles are fascinated by the early technology of the horseless carriage, and others are captivated by their importance and history. But, some people love the challenge of using their ancient motorcars as often as possible, reliving many of the challenges faced by the motoring pioneers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This special uncovers some of the world's oldest-running cars, and the people who've nurtured these noisome relics. [TVG]

10:31PM

MotorWeek "Cadillac Cts" 00:26 #2705 PBSPL
The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS and the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CDI Diesel are road tested. [TVG]

11PM

Austin City Limits "Norah Jones" 00:56 #3301H PBSPL
Singer/songwriter/pianist Norah Jones returns to the stage, showcasing both old favorites and songs from her recent best-selling album, "Not Too Late". [TVPG] R on 10/13 10pm

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