Tuesday May 13, 2008

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

Midnight

Discoveries....America "Minnesota" 00:50 #044H (Rpt) JANSO
The land of 10,000 lakes is a magnificent combination of North Country forests, rivers and lakes where outdoor recreation is the focus of most, punctuated by the sophistication of a major urban center. "Hull Rust" mine, port of Duluth is the region's center for domestic and foreign shipping on Lake Superior. The boundary waters canoe wilderness area is a spectacular collection of lakes that brings thousands of paddlers to nearby Ely.

1AM

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 5/30 4pm; 5/31 1am; 6/18 4pm

1:30AM

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 7/7 4:30pm; 7/8 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Patagonia's Glacial Landscape" 00:26 #1712H (Rpt) APTEX
Host David Yetman and Argentine archeologist Maria Jose Figuerero make their way through the arid, desolate and windswept Patagonia landscape. The travelers make part of the trip on horseback along the Chilean/Argentine border, taking time to observe the glorious flight of the graceful Andean condor. They also stop in the city of Calafate, the gateway to Glacier National Park, and observe a local folklore performance group dancing and making music. The highlight of the trip is a close up look at the park's magnificent glaciers. Yetman and Figuerero also examine evidence of glacial movement over the landscape, inspect an ice cave and spy some glacial calving. [TVG]

2:30AM

Endless Feast "New Hampshire" 00:26 #107H (Rpt) APTEX
Under the boughs of fruit trees at New Hampshire's Gould Hill Orchard, Chef Andrew Gruel creates a meal of venison, trout and produce gathered from seven local farms and a dairy. [TVG] R on 5/30 2:30am; 6/17 2:30am; 7/3 2:30am

3AM

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 6/17 3pm; 6/18 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 7/8 3:30pm; 7/9 3:30am

4AM

History Detectives "Pretty Boy Floyd Handgun/Paul Cuffee Muster Roll/Pop Lloyd Baseball Field" 00:56 #210Z (Rpt) PBS
A man in La Verne, CA, owns a vintage Colt automatic handgun, which family legend suggests once belonged to the Depression-era desperado, Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd. History Detective Wes Cowan discovers why gangsters became heroes to the rural population of the Midwest. A Las Vegas man owns an old Continental Armymuster roll issued by the town of Falmouth, MA, in 1780. Among the 16 men listed is "Paul Cuffee." The contributor wants to know if this could be evidence of an unknown episode in the life of Cuffee, a remarkable African American who was a whaling captain, shipbuilder, and early advocate of the "Back to Africa" movement. And why was a baseball field in Atlantic City, NJ, named after an African-American ballplayer in a time of intense racial tension? John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was a famed shortstop in the Negro Leagues. The team investigates. [TVG] R on 5/15 1pm; 6/15 4am; 6/23 2pm

5AM

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 of 5/12 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Flippers" 00:28 #127Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do arm circles and lift their legs up high. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister put on flippers, do funny walks, and play leapfrog. Will they find water to use their flippers? [TVY] R on 5/14 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "For Whom The Bell Trolls" 00:28 #122H (Rpt) PBS
Hector plays a joke on Piggley and friends, and they don't think it's so funny. They use their ingenuity to show Hector that "jokes" aren't so much fun when the joke is on you! [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Balance/Ick Alone" 00:28 #103H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Wartz is upset that he can't seesaw. Ick is afraid of Burdette because some birds eat fish. [TVY]

7AM

Super Why! "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" 00:28 #122Z (Rpt) PBS
Red is mad because Gramma won't let her into the kitchen to get some extra special Red Velvet Cake! [TVY] R on 6/24 7am; 6/30 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "The Race to Mystery Island/A Star Is Born" 00:28 #119H PBS (DVS)
WordFriends go on comic adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. [TVY] R on 5/21 7:30am; 6/4 7:30am; 7/15 7:30am

8AM

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 5/16 9pm

9AM

Ayo Live In Monte Carlo 00:56 PBSIP
Singer Ayo, whose first CD, Joyful, went double platinum in France and platinum or gold in such diverse markets as Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Korea and Australia, was taped in performance at the world famous Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo in August 2007. During the concert, she performs songs from Joyful with her four-man band. The special includes guest appearances by Laurent Korcia, one of France's leading young classical violin stars, as well as Les Solistes de Monte Carlo, the string section of the Monte Carlo Symphony Orchestra, directed by conductor Jean-Louis Dedieu. Ayo meets with Monaco’s Princess Stephanie and shares stories about their mutual involvement in various children’s causes around the world.

10AM

Retirement Revolution "Hazards and Vicissitudes" 00:56 #101H (Rpt) PBS
Host Paula Zahn explores retirement, the financial challenges facing America's largest generation, and explains the origins of the retirement concept and how it has evolved over the past several decades. (1 of 2) [TVG] R on 5/21 9am; 5/24 12; 5/25 11am

11AM

Retirement Revolution "On Our Own" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) PBS
Experts present advice on how to assume personal responsibility in order to retire on your own terms. Paula Zahn hosts. (2 of 2) [TVG] R on 5/22 10am; 6/1 8am; 6/2 11am

Noon

At Close Range with National Geographic 00:56 PBS
National Geographic magazine photographer Joel Sartore shoots in some of the most exotic locales on earth, but often in wretched conditions for weeks on end. On the job, he's been chased by bears, wolves, alligators and musk oxen. Capturing the beauty of Sandhill cranes in Nebraska or the tropical Amazon jungle, Sartore pursues the perfect image--photographs form the narrative for every National Geographic article. This documentary shows Sartore in consultation with National Geographic photo editors in Washington, DC, as thousands of individual frames are whittled down to the 10 or 20 that will accompany a typical magazine story. [TVG]

1PM

History Detectives "Bonnie & Clyde/Revolutionary War Poem/Portrait of George Washington" 00:56 #208Z (Rpt) PBS
Could bullets owned by a woman in Brodhead, WI, be responsible for the demise of the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow? In Salem, OR, a look is taken into the story of a Revolutionary War poem found 25 years ago, hidden in an antique trunk. Could a portrait passed down through a Frederick, MD, family actually be authentic? The experts investigate. [TVG] R on 6/13 4am; 6/20 2pm

2PM

Inside "Lord of the Rings On Stage" 00:56 #203H (Rpt) PBS
This behind the scenes look at London's Theatre Royal reveals the engineering, art and technology behind the spectacular theatrical version of Lord of the Rings, which is poised to hit the stage. [TVG] R on 5/15 2pm

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca" 00:26 #302H (Rpt) APTEX
Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! Rick Steves marvels at El Greco, pops some explosive pickles, and rambles Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls. Then, just for fun, he drops in on a bachelorette party with local troubadours, slices and savors tasty jamon, strolls with the crowd, and grabs a front-row seat to enjoy Europe's most enchanting square. [TVG] R on 5/14 3am; 6/18 3pm; 6/19 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "San Francisco" 00:26 #503H (Rpt) APT
The port city of San Francisco, CA, revels in art, diversity, and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city's Asian Art Museum a must-see. Host Rudy Maxa gets savvy on sourdough and tours notorious Alcatraz Island. A stroll through the Haight neighborhood harkens back to the "Summer of Love," and the Italian cafes of North Beach serve up a dollop of hospitality with their espresso. Crossing the Golden Gate, Rudy heads to Napa Valley wine country for a relaxing mud bath and some off-beat garden art. Tips on vegetarian food and wine-tasting are included. [TVG] R on 5/14 3:30am; 7/9 3:30pm; 7/10 3:30am

4PM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Chris Schlesinger" 00:26 #102H (Rpt) APT
The battle moves to the beach, as Mark Bittman competes against Boston grillmaster Chris Schlesinger, in a contest of clam and rib recipes. [TVG] R on 5/14 1am; 6/2 4pm; 6/3 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Winter Bay Scallops: Chef Michel Nischan & Sons - Buzzards Bay, MA & Westport, CT" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APTEX
Celebrity Chef Michel Nischan believes in pure and simple food selection, in which produce is eaten in season and no food is injected with hormones or pesticides. The chef plunges in for one of nature's perfect offerings: the bay scallop, with its pink and orange shell and translucent, sweet meat. Recipes: Lollipop Bay Scallops with Green Apple Salad; Sweet Faro Risotto with Fresh-Shucked Taylor Bay Scallops; Icy Taylor Bay Scallops on the Half Shell; Seared Taylor Bay Scallops. [TVG] R on 5/14 1:30am; 7/8 4:30pm

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 01:00 #9127H PBS

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "Blood, Sweat and Tears" 00:29 #151 (Rpt) BBC
In Cheltenham, Joe treats a Springer Spaniel with polyps in her ears. On her weekly visit to Longleat, Trude treats the feet of an Oryx. In Hull, Sam operates in a ferret with a swollen testicle.

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Tuesday May 13, 2008

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

6:30PM

Adelante! "Venezuelan Ambassador Pt 1/Latino Community Center" 00:26 #907H (Rpt) WMVS
Host and Producer Patricia Gomez interviews Venezuelan Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez along with Ormar Barberena from "Wisconsin Nicaragua, Partners of the Americas". And, a profile of the Latino Community Center, an organization that works with Milwaukee Public Schools to create violence-free zones.

7PM

NOVA "Walk to Beautiful" 00:56 #3506H PBS (DVS)
A difficult journey that begins in hopelessness and shame for thousands of women in Ethiopia ends in a productive new life in this award-winning documentary produced by Mary Olive Smith. Filmed in a starkly beautiful landscape, the film juxtaposes the isolated lives of village women who are outcasts because of their medical condition, with the faraway hospital that offers a miracle after a long and arduous trek--a "walk to beautiful". The film tells the personal stories of rural women who make their way to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, seeking treatment for obstetric fistula, a life-shattering complication of childbirth that was once common in the pre-industrial United States but that is now relegated to the poorest regions of the world. [TVPG] R on 5/14 8am; 5/17 2pm

8PM

Frontline "Storm Over Everest" 01:56 #2612H PBS (DVS)
As darkness fell on May 10, 1996, a fast moving storm of unimaginable ferocity trapped three climbing teams high on the slopes of Mount Everest. The climbers, exhausted from their summit climb, were soon lost in darkness, in a fierce blizzard, far from the safety of High Camp at 26,000 feet. World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears, who aided the rescue efforts back in 1996, now returns to Everest to tell the fuller story of what really happened on that legendary climb. Through remarkably intimate interviews with the climbers and Sherpas--many who have never spoken before on American television--Breashears sheds new light on the worst climbing tragedy in Mount Everest's history. [TVPG]

10PM

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 5/17 3pm

11PM

Ruth Rendell Mysteries "May and June, Part 1" 00:50 #205 EPS
The funeral of William Symonds unites his wife Jane and her unmarried sister Mary after years of estrangement. (1 of 2) [TVPG]

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