Monday May 12, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

Midnight

Discoveries....America "Wisconsin" 00:50 #043H (Rpt) JANSO
America's Dairyland is made up of small family farms like Castle Rock Organic Dairy. Milwaukee is a city that has reinvented itself as a major tourist destination with sport stadiums, a new river walk and public market. The "Voices Only" barbershop quartet performs. The crew visits the Trek Bicycle Company, Wisconsin Dells--home to America's largest water parks, Circus World Museum, and Door County. R on 6/1 12:04pm

1AM

Biz Kid$ "Budgeting Basics" 00:28 #116H APTEX
The Biz Kids learn the first rule of money management: you can't manage what you don't know. Theyl look at spending and expenses and examine several proven methods on how to gain control of both. (16 of 26) [TVG] R of 5/11 4pm

1:30AM

Lidia's Italy "Autumn In Maremma" 00:26 #117Z APTEX
Many of you know Tuscany but Maremma is an area along the coast that is often skipped when traveling to this rich region full of great food, wine and art. As Lidia visits with her friends from La Mozza winery, she serves up a classic--slow cooked rabbit with chestnuts-- just like the Italians do in autumn in Maremma. [TVG] R of 5/11 4:30pm

2AM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "Cut It Out" 00:26 #106H APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares: Panned Veal with Czarina Sauce, Saucy Sausalito Stir Fry, Bronzed Fish with Jalapeno Tartar Sauce. [TVG] R of 5/11 5pm

2:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Return to Hacienda" 00:26 #601Z APTEX
The 19th Century was the golden age of the Mexican hacienda, and today, some of these great plantation estates live on as luxury resorts. Rick and his wife, Deann visit the Hacienda San Jose in the Yucatan, and tour the lush grounds, beautifully restored buildings, rustic-elegant furnishings, and hearty, hacienda cooking. Back in Chicago, Rick hosts a reunion dinner party in Chicago-a reunion with the two other couples who joined them at the hacienda. The menu includes Champagne Margaritas, Roasted Chile-Potato Soup with Greens and Chorizo, followed by Braised Short Ribs with Arbol Chiles, White Beans, Mushrooms and Beer garnished with a delicate frisee salad. (1 of 13) [TVG] R of 5/11 5:30pm

3AM

Mothers and Sons: Raising Compassionate Men 00:26 APT
The powerful bond between mothers and sons is explored, along with the important role that bond can play in helping boys develop compassion and empathy as they grow into a manhood. A moving testament to the lasting influence of a parent's love, the program features a diverse group of mother-son pairs discussing their relationships, and sharing touching stories of their successes and struggles. Among those appearing in the documentary are Massachusetts juvenile court judge Leslie Harris and his mother, Mary; Carol Kronenwetter, a clinical psychologist from California, and her sons, Aaron, 22, and David, 18; Soledad O'Brien, CNN anchor and mother of twin baby boys; and Shelly Lazarus, chairperson and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide and mother of two grown sons. Emmy-winning executive producer Helene Lerner hosts. [TVG]

3:30AM

Erma Bombeck: Legacy of Laughter 00:26 APT
The extraordinary life and career is examined of beloved American humorist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), whose honest tales of domestic life gave voice to millions of homemakers. Archival photographs, video clips, and personal memorabilia trace Bombeck's life, from her childhood during the Great Depression to her work as a women's rights activist. The program is interspersed with uplifting and humorous interviews with Erma's family, friends, and colleagues, including a touching on-camera introduction and narration by her neighbor and friend, former talk-show host Phil Donahue. Readings from some of Bombeck's best columns are also featured, while documenting her continuing impact on readers, parents, and writers.

4AM

History Detectives "Lost Gold Ship/John Hunt Morgan Saddle/Cesar Chavez Banner" 00:56 #209Z (Rpt) PBS
Environmentalist Gabriel Scott believes he's found the remains of the SS Portland, a steamship carrying 68 miners and nearly two tons of gold from the Klondike River, to the Seattle harbor--which began the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. A man in Paris, KY, owns a saddle believed to have been used by Confederate general, John Hunt Morgan, on his famous raid into Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. A San Francisco owns an old banner which may have been carried at the head of the famous Delano Grape Boycott march, led by Cesar Chavez, in 1966. The importance of art in one of the most famous civil rights campaigns in U.S. history is investigated. [TVG] R on 5/14 1pm; 6/14 4am

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 of 5/9 5:30am; 5/10 5am; 5/11 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Treasure Chest" 00:28 #126Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs skip and march, and fall down. In Storyworld, the Treasure Chest is locked, and Auntie can't open it. How will Auntie open the chest, and what treasure is inside? [TVY] R on 5/13 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Treasure Hunt" 00:28 #121H (Rpt) PBS
When Piggley and Ferny join a "boys only" storytelling club, they learn it's no fun when Dannan is excluded. Jakers! [TVY] R on 5/18 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Ant Ray Vision/Moving On Up" 00:28 #102H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob tries to see things from an ant's point of view. Smooch wants to move out of her home. [TVY]

7AM

Super Why! "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" 00:28 #121Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt wants to know why his family is acting sneaky. The 12 Dancing Princesses are being secretive. [TVY] R on 5/16 7am; 6/22 7am; 6/23 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Playing Spies/Wee Little Whale" 00:28 #118H PBS (DVS)
Sheep and Duck try to figure out Dog's secret. Sheep rescues a stuck whale and brings her back home. [TVY] R on 5/20 7:30am; 6/3 7:30am; 7/14 7:30am

8AM

Nature "Prince of the Alps" 00:56 #2513H PBS (DVS)
High in the Austrian Alps, a female red deer, a leader in her herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince among the other calves. The two are at the center of a wilderness story that features not only the wild alpine herds of majestic red deer, but also a variety of other wildlife that lives in the mountains, including roe deer, ibex, fox, chamois and marmots. [TVPG] R on 5/13 10pm; 5/17 3pm

9AM

Independent Lens "Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula" 00:56 #921Z PBS
The legendary master teacher Robert Cazimero and members of the only all-male hula school in Hawai'i prepare to compete at the world's largest hula festival. Beyond deep-rooted stereotypes of "grass-skirt girls," the film tells a story of Hawaiian pride as the men celebrate their 30th anniversary in continuing the revival of men dancing hula. [TVPG] R of 5/6 9:30pm; 5/7 1am

10AM

Masterpiece Classic "Cranford - Part 2" 00:56 #3814H PBS
As winter approaches, Cranford is beset by sorrows and struggles to re-gain its confidence. When Dr. Harrison's housekeeper discovers a leg of mutton has been stolen on the very same night that store owner Mr. Johnson is mugged, the ladies decide that a crime wave has hit Cranford. (2 of 3) [TVPG] R of 5/11 8pm

11AM

America at a Crossroads "Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age" 00:56 #112Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
An exploration of the emergence of Muslim and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11 demonstrates how they use humor to take on stereotypes about Middle Easterners and terrorism. The film provides an inspiring chronicle of the impact 9/11 has had on their lives-- both professionally and personally. [TVPG] R on 5/18 12

Noon

NOVA "First Flower" 00:56 #3405H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Flowers hold a special place in the plant world as well as in the human heart. There are somewhere between 220,000 to over 400,000 different flowering species on earth. They dominate our gardens and landscapes, and provide many of our staple foods. Yet until recently, almost nothing was known about their origins; Charles Darwin called it "an abominable mystery." In the search for answers, this spectacular journey of discovery begins in a remote mountain region of China, to explore our fascination with flowers and the puzzle of how they began. [TVG] R of 5/6 7pm; 5/10 2pm

1PM

History Detectives "Ventriloquist Dummy/Witch's House/Poems" 00:56 #207Z (Rpt) PBS
An African-American woman in Brooklyn has her father, John Cooper's, black ventriloquist dummy, "Sam." Cooper was the first famous African-American ventriloquist. Did "Sam's" creation help transform how Americans viewed race in the early 20th century? Could a house in Essex County, MA, have once belonged to an accused witch, Martha Carrier, who was executed by hanging in 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials? In the early 20th century, nearly 250,000 Chinese immigrants to the U.S. were detained and interrogated on Angel Island, San Francisco's West Coast immigration center. Hundreds of their poems are carved into the center's walls. Little is known of the poem's authors. Chinese American Kathleen Wong believes that her great-grandfather may have died there. Were any of the poems written by her ancestors? [TVG] R on 6/12 4am; 6/19 2pm

2PM

Piano Guy "Bossa Rhythm" 00:26 #810H NETA (DVS)
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest Matt Munhall, who discusses and plays "I've Been Working on the Railroad." Scott demonstrates the Bossa rhythm. Guest Dave Powers talks about and performs "Pride and Joy." [TVG] R on 5/14 2pm; 5/16 2pm

2:30PM

MotorWeek "Nissan Gt-R" 00:26 #2736Z PBSPL
The 2009 Nissan GT-R, the Dodge Journey Crossover and Recycling Automotive Fluids are featured. [TVG] R on 5/14 2:30pm; 5/16 2:30pm

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "The Majesty of Madrid" 00:26 #301H (Rpt) APTEX
Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. Rick Steves tours the lavish Royal Palace, enjoys art-packed museums, and looks deep into Picasso's greatest masterpiece. Experiencing Madrid at its fun-loving best, he is mesmerized by flamenco dancers, and munches on pigs' ears. Then, for a dose of Spain's dramatic history, he side-trips to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 5/13 3am; 6/17 3pm; 6/18 3am

3:30PM

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 5/13 3:30am; 7/8 3:30pm; 7/9 3:30am

4PM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Jose Andres" 00:26 #101H (Rpt) APT
Mark Bittman is the author of the humbly titled How to Cook Everything; a New York Times columnist; and--some would say--a world-class, but loveable, curmudgeon. In this 13-part series, he puts his bold claim of always being right to the test, by going one-on-one with some of the country's most talented chefs, as they prepare their signature dishes. Deflating overblown egos like falling souffl s, he counters their creations with simple, straightforward recipes to demonstrate how preparing delicious, eye-catching cuisine need not be a difficult or intimidating process. In this first program, Bittman has his hands full, trying to match wits with the creative and prolific Jose Andres, a Washington, D.C. chef with a mastery of Spanish cuisine. [TVG] R on 5/13 1am; 5/30 4pm; 5/31 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Hill Country Venison: Chef David Bull & Sons - Texas Hill Country" 00:26 #109H (Rpt) APTEX
Chef John Besh, and his son Brendon get an unexpected lesson in marine biology, and the captain, Lance Natzio, is let in on a few culinary secrets for preparing his freshly caught Louisiana wild shrimp. (9 of 13). [TVG] R on 5/13 1:30am; 7/7 4:30pm; 7/8 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 01:00 #9126H PBS

6PM

Vets In Practice "Better Out Than In" 00:29 #150 (Rpt) BBC
It's Emma's first week in her new job, and she performs life-saving surgery on a greyhound. Sam Robinson and John Levinson operate on a lame horse, and Hannah Pollard treats a sneezing rat.

Prime Time (Please scroll up for beginning of day.)

Monday May 12, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

6:30PM

I Remember Milwaukee "Artist & Illustrator--George & Nan Pollard" 00:26 #288 WMVS
Host Jim Peck interviews world-renowned portrait artist George Pollard, and his wife Nan, a gifted children's book illustrator. (Recorded in 1995) Mr. Pollard passed away April 16, 2008.

7PM

Antiques Roadshow "Las Vegas, Nv - Hour One" 00:56 #1216H PBS
At a Las Vegas, Nevada, magic theater, Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowery reveal that the artistry--and value of vintage magic posters is no illusion. Appraisers at the Las Vegas Convention Center don't need sleight-of-hand techniques to pull amazing discoveries out of the crowd, including drawings by the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie; an heirloom early-19th-century tavern clock made by Aaron Willard of the renowned Boston clock manufacturing family; and a fabulous five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring. [TVG] R on 5/13 8am; 5/16 9pm

8PM

American Experience "Fdr: The Center of the World/Fear Itself" 01:56 #701Z PBS (DVS)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's family background, education, bout with polio and troubled marriage are explored. It follows him from his very first run for political office as New York state senator through his years in Washington as assistant secretary of the navy, as he pursues the highest office in the land. This segment also tells the story of FDR's courtship of his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and includes FDR's affair with Eleanor's social secretary, Lucy Mercer. Catapulted into the White House, a man who could not walk begins to lead a country crippled by the Great Depression. [TVPG] R on 5/15 10am

10PM

SS United States: Lady In Waiting 00:56 APTEX
This poignant special documents the construction, triumphant travels and retirement of America's once-great passenger ship, as well as the efforts of a conservation group determined to save it [TVG]

11PM

In the Life 00:57 #1708 APT [TVPG]

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