Sunday October 14, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:27

Midnight

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 10/15 10am; 12/13 8am; 12/16 11am

1AM

Anywhere, Alaska "Denali: Mountains and Milestones" 00:26 #103Z (Rpt) APTEX
Host Heather Taggard explores Denali Park, Alaska's most famous tourism destination. She hikes into the 6-million acres of the national park back country where she encounters some of the Park's infamous wildlife residents. Taggard continues on to explore historic Talkeetna, the model for Cicely, Alaska-the quirky town featured in the network television show Northern Exposure. Her journey ends with a flight-seeing tour to Denali Base Camp where climbers start their ascents of Denali, also known as Mt. McKinley, which, at 20,320 feet, is the tallest mountain in North America. [TVG]

1:30AM

Katie Brown Workshop "Down Home Dining" 00:26 #217H APTEX
Katie brings a little Southern charm and hospitality into the home with recipes for skillet cornbread and BBQ pork. Today's projects include denim napkins, corn sticker place cards and tomatoes in a vase. [TVG]

2AM

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]

2:30AM

Chef's Story "Chef's Story: Patrick O'connell" 00:26 #110Z APT
Interview and cooking demonstration with Patrick O'Connell filmed before an audience of culinary students at the French Culinary Institute. [TVG]

3AM

Chef's Story "Chef's Story: Rick Bayless" 00:26 #101Z (Rpt) APT
Interview and cooking demonstration with Rick Bayless filmed before an audience of culinary students at the French Culinary Institute. [TVG]

3:30AM

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Mexico Magico" 00:26 #102H (Rpt) APT
Daisy Martinez prepares: Braised Pork with Guajillo Chiles; and Chilaquiles (casserole of tortillas, chicken, and tomatillo sauce). [TVG]

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 10/15 4am; 10/21 4am; 10/22 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Ford Taurus" 00:26 #2706Z PBSPL
The reborne 2008 Ford Taurus and the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 Black Series are road tested. [TVG] R on 10/15 4:30am; 10/15 3:30pm; 10/17 3:30pm

5AM

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 of 10/11 5:30am; 10/12 5am; 10/13 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Windows" 00:28 #105Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing and twirl, and try their best to hide their heads and feet. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister find a floating window. But can they see who's behind the window curtains? [TVY] R on 10/15 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Ferny Gets A Crush" 00:28 #124H (Rpt) PBS
Piggley and Dannan think they know best how to help a love-struck Ferny get the attention of his schoolmate, Millie. While he appreciates that his friends are trying to help, in the end, Ferny learns that he's really much better off trusting his own feelings and instincts. [TVY] R on 12/20 6am

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 10/17 6:30am; 12/7 6:30am; 12/13 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Jack and the Beanstalk" 00:28 #104Z (Rpt) PBS
Baby Joy, Whyatt's little sister, is having a giant-sized tantrum and nothing will calm her down! [TVY] R on 10/16 7am; 12/2 7am; 12/3 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Dog's Camping Adventure/V Is for Vacation" 00:28 #107H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 11/1 7:30am; 11/7 7:30am; 11/23 7:30am

8AM

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]

9AM

P.O.V. "49 Up" 02:26 #2013Z PBS
This is the seventh in a series of films that has profiled a group of English children every seven years, beginning in 1964. Director Michael Apted (Coal Miner's Daughter, Gorky Park, Gorillas in the Mist, Amazing Grace) has doggedly pursued the series as the children have grown into adults, navigating the divide between childhood dreams and adult realities. The film revisits questions of love, marriage, career, class and prejudice--discovering unexpected turns in individual lives and surprising views of the "Up" film series itself. [TVPG] R of 10/9 8pm; 10/10 11am

11:30AM

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "Cape Cod, En Plein Air" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Connecticut artist, author and educator Charles Sovek shares his life as an artist and the perspective 50 years of experience brings to painting en plein air. Plus, a look at the rich history of the Provincetown artists' colony--from the founding by Charles Hawthorne in the late 1800s, to the arrival of the abstract expressionists Hans Hoffman and Jackson Pollack in the 1950s. Commentary and examples are provided by Chris McCarthy, director of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, and James Bakker, author, collector and art expert. (4 of 6). [TVG] R on 12/2 9:30pm; 12/5 10:30pm

Noon

Exploring Space: The Quest for Life 01:56 PBS
How did life begin? Is there life outside of Earth? Is there a future for humankind on other planets? Each new discovery inches scientists closer to answering these cosmic questions--linking life on Earth with the rest of the Universe, and renewing dreams of what lies in the unknown realms of the stars. [TVG]

2PM

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]

4PM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "The Great Guitars" 00:26 #103H (Rpt) APT
Pat Metheny has been one of the most unique forces in jazz guitar for more than 20 years. His music--with its blend of jazz, rock, folk, and electronic elements--is highly original and enormously popular, allowing him to sell out arena venues. He appears in this episode with Jim Hall, NEA Jazz Master and a musician of understated elegance, who is considered one of the greatest living jazz guitarists. Although Pat Metheny, the wonderful contemporary guitarist, says that he has always looked up to Jim Hall, this as simply a musical love affair between two great artists. [TVG] R on 10/15 1am

4:30PM

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 10/15 1:30am

5PM

Imax: Mexico 00:41 (Rpt) R on 10/28 5pm

5:42PM

Imax: Skydance 00:42 (Rpt)
Journey in the form of an arial race, across France: over Normandy, Brittany, the river Loire, Dordogne, Burgundy, Provence, and more. R on 10/28 5:42pm; 11/4 6:22pm

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

Sunday October 14, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:27

6:25PM

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 10/14 11:28pm; 10/28 6:29pm; 11/28 12:30am

7PM

Nature "Oceans In Glass: Behind The Scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium" 00:56 #2302H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is recognized as one of the most significant and spectacular aquariums in the world because of its realistic presentations. Instead of exhibiting collections of animals, the Aquarium presents entire habitats, virtual slices of ocean that include 30,000 animals and plants. Experts discuss how the Aquarium works and the science behind the magic. [TVG] R on 10/17 9am

8PM

Mystery! "Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Series 6: In the Blink of an Eye" 01:26 #2714& PBS (DVS)
Lynley and Havers investigate the death of paparazzo Peter Rooker, who is found beaten and shot in Soho, London. The mystery leads them all the way to a 1995 massacre in Bosnia, and brings trauma for Lynley when his ex-wife Helen gets involved in the investigation--and events take a tragic turn. [TVPG]

9:30PM

Conversation with Jim Lehrer 00:57
Host Mike Gousha interviews veteran journalist Jim Lehrer, anchor of the award-winning news series "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" for over thirty years. Mr. Lehrer discusses his career, his new book, "Eureka: A Novel," and his memoirs. Taped at the Milwaukee Art Museum, October 12, 2007 as part of Milwaukee Public Television's 50th Anniversary celebration.

10:30PM

Royal "Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man" 00:45 #502 APTSY
It's the end of an era as Mr. Middleditch hands over management of the hospital to the new administrator--but not without an odd surprise in store for him. Meanwhile Mr. Rose finds himself at the center of attention, and a minor accident leads to a major discovery for one family. (2 of 12). [TVPG]

11:28PM

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 10/28 6:29pm; 11/28 12:30am

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