Thursday July 12, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:34

Midnight

Fantastic Foods of the World 00:48 MCLEA
Great cuisine is not just a combination of the best ingredients, blends of exotic spices and the latest cooking trends of creative chefs. Gastronomy is much more--each country has its distinctive culinary character, unique flavors, culture and secret recipes. This culinary journey features fantastic foods of the world.

1AM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Extreme Grilling" 00:26 #408Z (Rpt) APT
Grilling is the performance art of cooking. And in every great griller beats the intrepid heart of a showman. This show is designed to add theatrics to your next barbecue. The Professor leads off with Butter and Herb Spit Roasted Turkey served with flaming Hot Pepper Kebabs; And even veggies get the shock treatment in Grilled, Dilled, and Chilled Eggplant Dip roasted directly in the embers. Steven steers the show back to BBQ U basics with Ember-Roasted Sweet Corn, grilled right in the husks. [TVG] R on 7/30 4pm; 7/31 1am; 8/16 4pm

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. For the Mayans, these holes were freshwater wells they considered sacred. Being in all that water makes Rick hungry for one thing--seafood. So he goes topside to deep-sea fish and then enlists the help of a local fisherman to turn his catch of the day into a beachside Ceviche. When deep-sea fishing is not in the cards, Rick takes us to the Merida market for a tour of the prepared seafood offerings including Shrimp a la Vinagreta. To complete his inner beach vacation, 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 on 7/30 4:30pm; 7/31 1:30am; 9/4 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Cruising on the "Mother Road"" 00:26 #1606H (Rpt) APTEX
Clad in appropriate leather gear and helmets, host David Yetman and ecologist Yar Petryszyn cruise through the second half of the deserts along Route 66, this time on Harley Davidson motorcycles. This phase of the journey begins in the Petrified Forest near the border of Arizona and New Mexico and traces the "mother road" through the pines of Flagstaff to the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert. They stop in Winslow, Arizona at the La Posada Inn which has been open since the 1930s. Along the way, they experience the heavy winds (50-60 mph) at the Meteor Crater, visit the ghost town of Oatman, Arizona, catch a glimpse of the rare and elusive "shoe tree" and finish up in the San Bernardino Mountains of California. [TVG] R of 7/11 5pm

2:30AM

America's Heartland "Gullah Farm Families/Amana Farm Colonies/Beekeeper" 00:26 #212Z (Rpt) APTEX
On a small island off South Carolina's coast, descendants of African slaves are working to stay on the land and preserve their unique past. Jason Shoultz takes us to the famous Amana Colonies in Iowa, and we also found some colonies in New York City, but they're not what you think! A Tennessee farm family's finding success by using selling their livestock products directly to consumers. Finally, gardening is one of America's biggest hobbies. One of the biggest challenges is discovering and developing the 'next big thing' in garden plants and then bringing it to your local nursery. [TVG] R of 7/11 5:30pm

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "Belgium: Bruges and Brussels" 00:26 #307H (Rpt) APTEX
Belgium is a land of contrasts. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, Rick Steves goes quaint, with delicate lace; and takes back-lane bike rides in small-town Bruges. He checks into a medieval hospital, savors the exquisite art of Memling, and climbs a bell tower to get up-close and fortissimo at a carillon concert. Then, passionate chefs--creators of French fries and Europe's finest chocolate--give him a taste of their art. [TVG] R on 8/14 6pm; 8/15 3am; 9/20 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Oahu and Kauai" 00:26 #502H (Rpt) APT
Sunning, swimming, surfing, and boating at Waikiki Beach are just the start in Honolulu. Host Rudy Maxa explores Hawaii's Polynesian roots at the venerable Bishop Museum, remembers WWII history at Pearl Harbor, and pays homage to King Kamehameha. From Oahu, he heads north to Kauai, "The Garden Island," whose sheer beauty screams "tropical paradise." Rudy hikes the Waimea Canyon and kayaks past traditional Hawaiian villages. The Allerton Gardens show off rare tropical plants, and restored homes of planters recall days when sugar was king. [TVG] R on 8/22 3:30am; 9/7 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 7/13 4am; 7/14 4am; 7/15 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Subaru Tribeca" 00:26 #2644Z PBSPL
Road Test: 2008 Subaru Tribeca Track; Test: 2007 Lotus Exige S sports car; Road Test: GMC Acadia crossover utility; Goss' Garage: Plastic Fantastic Parts; Over The Edge: Jeep Trail Rated; and Long Term Road Test Update: Mazda CX-7 and BMW X5. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/13 4:30am; 7/13 3:30pm; 7/14 4:30am

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 7/11 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 7/13 5am; 7/14 5:30am; 7/15 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Haunted Shipwreck" 00:28 #201H (Rpt) PBS
The gang tries to free the ghost of Captain White when they find an old ship, thought to be haunted. [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 9/6 6:30am

7AM

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year "Four Seasons" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
Rituals and events mark the calendar year for the castle and its staff; two of the year's largest events take place in June. The Order of the Garter ceremony, an annual celebration of Britain's oldest and highest order of chivalry, draws former politicians, national heroes, long-serving representatives of the crown, and crowds of spectators. The biggest event in the racing calendar, the Royal Ascot, takes place on the impressive castle grounds. From horseracing to waging bets on the color of the queen's hat, this event sparks interest in spectators from all backgrounds. [TVPG] R of 7/6 11am

8AM

Synchronized Swimming: The Pursuit of Excellence 00:56 PBS
The U.S. Open is the climactic final event of the U.S. synchronized swimming season. This program follows two teams of ambitious and athletic girls--and one very determined teenage boy-through their intense training and team bonding until they meet in a spectacular display of churning water and synchronous limbs. For these future Olympians, the perfect make-up, the colorful costumes and those permanent smiles mask the fierce competitive spirit each needs to win. [TVPG]

9AM

Warplane "Air Force to Air Power" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
This episode examines air technologies of World War II, and the creation of national air forces.The invention of radar and the birth of the fighter ace made airplanes a vital part in wartime tactics. Evolving from their roles as spotters, reconnaissance planes transformed into bombers and fighters became capable of mass destruction. Second episode in a 4-part series. [TVPG] R on 7/12 12noon; 8/29 10am

10AM

Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies "The Trail of the Great Bear" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
Crowned "the jewel of the Canadian Rockies," Lake Louise is home to the luxurious Chateau Lake Louise. The magic of the lake, first revealed to outfitter Tom Wilson by Indian guides in 1882, has inspired a century of painters, poets, and photographers. Along the Trail of the Great Bear, travelers discover the log structures of "Outlook" cabin at Jasper Park Lodge, gourmet Swiss fondues at the Chateau Lake Louise, the windswept bell tower of the prohibition-era Prince of Wales Hotel, and, finally, the remote Shangri-Las of Twin Falls Chalet and Lake O'Hara Lodge. Second of two programs. [TVG] R on 8/26 7am; 8/26 8pm; 8/26 11pm

11AM

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 8/28 10am

Noon

Warplane "Air Force to Air Power" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
This episode examines air technologies of World War II, and the creation of national air forces.The invention of radar and the birth of the fighter ace made airplanes a vital part in wartime tactics. Evolving from their roles as spotters, reconnaissance planes transformed into bombers and fighters became capable of mass destruction. Second episode in a 4-part series. [TVPG] R on 8/29 10am

1PM

History Detectives "Lee's Last Orders, Natchez House, Napoleonic Sword" 00:56 #105Z (Rpt) PBS
Lee's Last Orders--Beech Island, SC: In one of the town's club archives is a signed copy of Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee's farewell address, "General Order #9," composed upon the surrender of his troops in April of 1865. Now, the club wants to find out if it is authentic. Natchez House--Natchez, MS: Overlooking the Mississippi is a magnificent home built by a free man of color named Robert D. Smith, in 1851, 12 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. Homeowners Ruth and Jim Coy want to know how former slave Robert Smith went from servitude to owning a luxurious home. The History Detectives trace the rise of this unique individual. Napoleonic Sword--St. Martinville, LA: A magnificent sword has been handed down, from a doctor/soldier in Napoleon's battle for Austria in Wagram, when Napoleon was injured, and a great-great grandfather treated the wound. He was rewarded with a sword. Is this story true? [TVG] R on 8/14 1pm; 9/17 1pm

2PM

American Masters "Les Paul: Chasing Sound" 01:26 #2002H PBS
In celebration of Les Paul's 92nd birthday, a look back at the precocious little boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who punched new chords into his mother's piano roll, turned his bedsprings into a radio antenna and rigged a microphone out of telephone parts to get a bigger sound from his Sears & Roebuck acoustic guitar. The legendary Les Paul-father of the solid-body electric guitar, inventor of overdubbing and multi-track recording, king of the 50s pop charts and rock'n'roll pioneer--is still irascible, still egotistical, still indefatigable, still performing and holding court every Monday night at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. He is the last of that self-educated, brilliantly innovative generation of media masterminds who revolutionized popular music and reinvented global musical culture--still tinkering and still chasing the perfect sound. [TVPG] R on 7/15 8pm; 7/15 11pm; 7/16 8am

3:30PM

Crater Lake, The Mirror of Heaven 00:26 PBSPL
One of the most of beautiful and deepest lakes in the world, Crater Lake, in southern Oregon, is explored. The magnificence of the lake, and its surrounding area, is featured. The program delves into the formation of the lake by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. Its prominence in Klamath and Modoc Native American history and culture, and the struggle of William Gladstone Steel, Crater Lake's biggest supporter, to designate it as a National Park in 1902, allowing its pristine splendor to be preserved for generations to come, is shown. Included are historical re-enactments, rare vintage lantern slides, and sophisticated computer animation. This program is a chance to witness Crater Lake's past and present, while enjoying the almost spiritual experience that comes from seeing such awe-inspiring natural beauty. [TVG]

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Southwest Revisited" 00:26 #409Z (Rpt) APT
Steven brings the high-voltage flavors of the American Southwest to the grill with a take-no-prisoners menu. Oven-Grilled Tortilla Chips with Pineapple and Jalapeno Salsa start things off, followed by Green Lightning Shrimp Kebabs, assertively spiced and just this side of incendiary. Millionaire Brisket, a Texas-size slab of meat, gets the royal treatment with a savory rub, a coffee and beer mop sauce, and a long, slow smoke over oak. [TVG] R on 7/13 1am; 7/31 4pm; 8/17 4pm

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 7/31 4:30pm; 9/5 4:30pm; 9/6 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Desert Treasures" 00:26 #1607H (Rpt) APTEX
A search for petrified trees, fish fossils, and meteorites from Wyoming to Arizona. [TVG] R on 7/13 2am

5:30PM

America's Heartland "Big City Bounty/Scented Harvest/Going with Grains" 00:26 #213Z (Rpt) APTEX
Fresh produce isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New York City, but Jason Shoultz discovers there's an amazing number of farmers' markets throughout its five boroughs. We found one South Carolina farmer who's growing rice something that hasn't been done commercially in the state for more than a century. Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the nation. And that's where where the biggest rice producer in the world is located. A Connecticut farm family who may have found the secret to saving their 240-year old farm--in an ice cream recipe. Finally, Pat travels to Ohio to discover a herd of perhaps one of the prettiest critters you'll ever meet. [TVG] R on 7/13 2:30am

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "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] R on 7/13 3am; 8/15 6pm; 8/16 3am

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Thursday July 12, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:34

6:30PM

Great Lakes Gardener "Plant Evaluation and Improvement - Tree Propagation" 00:26 #606H NETA
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 7/12 8:30pm; 7/14 7:30am; 7/14 9:33am

7PM

Nature "Kalahari: The Great Thirstland" 00:56 #2102H (Rpt) PBS
The swirling hot sands of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa comprise one of the most barren regions on Earth. But every so often, violent rainstorms quench the arid land, drenching the ancient Magkadikadi saltpans, and waking the richly diverse wildlife in unbelievable dimensions. Shot in high-definition, and on 35mm film, by renowned naturalist filmmaker Tim Liversedge, this is the first of two programs capturing the astonishing ecological spectacle of Kalahari. [TVPG] R of 7/8 7pm; 7/8 10pm; 7/9 2pm

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Falcons/Hunting Club/Waukesha Bass/Sustainable Agr" 00:26 #2335H 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 7/14 7am; 7/14 9am

8:30PM

Great Lakes Gardener "Plant Evaluation and Improvement - Tree Propagation" 00:26 #606H NETA
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 7/14 7:30am; 7/14 9:33am

9PM

Soundstage "Dashboard Confessional - Live from Madison Square Garden" 00:56 #1403H PBS
As one of the most captivating artists to emerge recently, Dashboard Confessional blends acoustic and electric guitar with emotionally packed lyrics. Shot at the world's most famous arena--Madison Square Garden, the group delivers an amazing performance, jam-packed with sing-along choruses and hook-filled lyrics. From "Don't Wait," to their most recent single, "Stolen." "Screaming Infidelities" is a show-stopper not to be missed. [TVPG] R on 7/13 12; 7/14 12noon; 7/15 8am

10PM

Imax: Straight Up Helicopters In Action 00:41 (Rpt)
Fly along with skilled helicopter crews as they carry out sea and mountain rescues, apprehend drug smugglers, repair high voltage lines, save endangered animals, deliver humanitarian aid, and undertake a reconnaissance mission. Learn how helicopters are flown. Narrated by Martin Sheen and directed by David Douglas for the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.

10:42PM

Imax: The Great North 00:41
The wild vistas of some of the world's most spectacular landscapes--the Arctic regions of Quebec and Labrador, as well as northern Sweden are explored. R on 7/15 11:30am; 7/19 10:40pm; 8/24 10:20pm

11:24PM

Meramec Caverns: Missouri's Buried Treasure 00:28 (Rpt)
Stunning images, as this geological gem and underground sanctuary is explored. R on 7/13 1:30am; 7/19 11:30pm

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