Wednesday August 15, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:22

Midnight

Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica In Concert 00:56 (Rpt) PBS
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony perform Beethoven's third Symphony. R on 8/15 12noon; 8/16 11pm; 8/18 2pm

1AM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Rib Master" 00:26 #406Z (Rpt) APT
In American barbecue, ribs rule, and woe to the grillmeister who doesn't understand the rules. Like never, ever boil. This is the rib crash course, appropriate for all skill levels, and a popular part of the curriculum at BBQ U. The Professor gives you a little background on bones before getting to the meat of the matter. Here's the rest of the lesson plan: Classic spare ribs served with ember-roasted sweet potatoes; Dinosaur Beef Ribs, the biggest and baddest bones of all; finally, the refreshingly different, A-plus Mint Julep Ribs with a healthy hit of Kentucky bourbon. [TVG] R on 8/31 4pm; 9/1 1am

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "It's A Shore Thing" 00:30 #401Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick searches for a seafood dish that captures everything that's perfect about a day at the beach. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 9/19 4:30pm; 9/20 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Bolivia: Volcanoes, Flamingos, and Salt Lakes" 00:26 #1304H (Rpt) APTEX
Ranging in altitude up to 16,500 feet above sea level, the wild, frigid desert of southwestern Bolivia is full of natural treasures. The harsh landscape is dominated by the towering Andean volcanoes and lakes, or lagoons, which are actually basins, into which the meager snowmelt drains and cannot escape. These intensely colored, brackish lakes are home to some of the world's hardiest animals, namely three different species of flamingo. In cliffs near the lakes, bizcachas (a rabbit-sized rodent) are one of the few mammals in the region. The bizarre-looking yareta also grows along the rugged rock faces. Resembling massive patches of moss, these huge, thick plants are thousands of years old. These are just some of the many wonders found in the highest desert in the world. [TVG] R of 8/14 5pm

2:30AM

Farmers' Almanac TV "A Main Street Way of Life, Extreme Brewing, Found a Peanut" 00:26 #203Z (Rpt) APTEX
In Cooperstown the Main Street is the heart of the community. We look inside this Norman Rockwell storybook town. Dogfish Head Brewery makes "off-centered ales for off-centered people," by creating crazy made up styles that challenge your perception of what beer is supposed to be. Jimmy Carter and Author, J.F. McGill tell us how the peanut came to America and the effect it had on our culture and economy. [TVG] R on 9/20 5:30pm; 9/21 2:30am

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 9/20 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Four Great Cities of Europe" 00:26 #313H (Rpt) APT
London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels: European cities really bustle--whether it's a hub of commerce and the arts, energy, surprise, or international flavor. Where does one start, if one has just 24-hours? Rudy Maxa highlights some best choices of the urban culture in four great cities. London calls for high tea at the Athenaeum, and modern art at the New Tate. Paris treats its tourists to impressive dining, the Musee D'Orsay, and the Pompidou. Rembrandt's The Night Watch and traditional rijsttafel dinner are mandatory in Amsterdam. And, the 1000-year-old-Brussels is called by some "the most beautiful town square in Europe." Europe's great cities stay with their visitors. Final program of the season. [TVG] R on 10/12 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 8/16 4am; 8/17 4am; 8/18 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Saturn Aura Hybrid" 00:26 #2649Z PBSPL
The 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid and the 2008 Ford F-Series SuperDuty pickup are road tested. [TVG] R on 8/15 3:30pm; 8/16 4:30am; 8/17 4:30am

5AM

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 of 8/14 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Two Hats" 00:28 #128Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs twirl and hop, and do a dizzying in-and-out dance. In Storyworld, Grandmamma can fit through the doorway with her hat, but Grandpappa cannot. How will Grandpappa get through the door? [TVY] R on 8/16 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Searching for a Shamrock" 00:28 #137H (Rpt) PBS
Grandpa is feeling a little blue on his birthday, so his young grandpigs decide to try to cheer him up, by telling the great storyteller a few stories of their own, describing how life would be if they were in Tara. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones introduces a local elementary school, where kids demonstrate another way to tell a story: by putting on a play starring Piggley, Ferny, and Dannan! [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Spirit/Shell" 00:28 #106H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The marmosets set out to find the Wood Tree's spirit. Bob and Winslow find a snail named Rocky. [TVY] R of 8/9 6:30am; 8/12 6:30am

7AM

Austin City Limits "Sufjan Stevens/Calexico" 00:56 #3205Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Two of the underground rock scene's most creative artists perform. Critical Darling and indie rock sensation Sufjan Stevens brings his orchestral folk/pop to the stage in support of his latest album The Avalanche. Highlighting its latest record, Garden Ruin, Arizona's Calexico dazzles with a unique blend of traditional songcraft and southwestern roots music. [TVG] R on 8/16 12noon; 8/17 8am

8AM

Mystery of Love 01:56 PBS
There are many kinds of love that give shape and meaning to life. This film explores real love stories--of marriage, parents and children, romance, brotherly love, altruism, divine love, love of community, even the love of war. Hosted by actor, playwright, and author Anna Deavere Smith. [TVPG]

10AM

NOVA "Mystery of the Megaflood" 00:56 #3211H (Rpt) PBS
It was the greatest flood of the past two million years, and it posed a giant scientific riddle. A maverick geologist became convinced that thousand-foot-deep floodwaters had scoured out vast areas of the American northwest, near the end of the last ice age. Mainstream scientists scorned his theory, while he searched patiently for answers to what could have triggered such an inconceivably violent event. Finally, an ingenious solution silenced the skeptics: traces of an enormous ice dam, half a mile high, which had blocked a valley in present-day Montana, and created an enormous lake behind it. With the help of stunningly realistic animation, this program goes back to the Ice Age to reveal what happened when the dam broke, unleashing a titanic flood that swept herds of woolly mammoth and everything else into oblivion. [TVG] R on 8/16 2pm; 8/18 10am

11AM

Nature "Holy Cow" 00:56 #2109Z (Rpt) PBS
The natural history of cows is presented, exploring the ways in which they have altered human life, human biology, and the geography of the world. Today, there are about one and a half billion cows in the world. No matter which way one looks at it, these amazing animals come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. As a species, their combined weight is twice that of all humans on the planet. They are revered as "second mothers" by 750 million Hindus who worship them. In the U.S. alone, $75 billion is spent on dairy products, all generated from these docile creatures. Actor Edward Herrmann narrates. [TVPG] R on 8/16 7pm; 8/17 7am; 8/17 2pm

Noon

Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica In Concert 00:56 (Rpt) PBS
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony perform Beethoven's third Symphony. R on 8/16 11pm; 8/18 2pm; 9/3 10am

1PM

History Detectives "John Brown's Letters, Japanese House, Poems" 00:56 #106Z (Rpt) PBS
John Brown's Letters--Sacramento, CA: A woman in Sacramento, CA, has reason to believe she may be a relative of John Brown, the 19th-century abolitionist. Do her grandmother's letters prove that she is a descendant of the historical figure? The History Detectives attempt to answer her query. Japanese House--Gilroy, CA: How did an authentic Japanese house become part of the famed San Francisco World's Fair, in a time just preceding World War II, and just before Japanese internment camps were established? Poems--San Francisco, CA: In the first half of the 20th century, Chinese immigrants tried to enter the U.S. Because of discrimination, and laws meant to impede their passage, most were detained and interrogated on Angel Island, America's west coast immigration center. Hundreds of their poems are carved into the walls there. The detectives help Kathleen Wong find out if any of those poems are from her family. [TVG] R on 9/18 1pm

2PM

Utah: The National Parks 00:56 PBSPL
This program is a portrait of Utah's five national parks: Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Narrated by Joseph Campanella, it includes a classical music score by some of the world's most famous composers. [TVG]

3PM

Piano Guy 00:26 #710H NETA
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest Milton Ruffin who discusses and play the gospel tune, "Oh How I Love Jesus." Scott shares some beginners' tips on piano improvisation. Guest Andy Launer talks about and performs the Roger Miller hit, "King of the Road." [TVG] R on 8/17 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Saturn Aura Hybrid" 00:26 #2649Z PBSPL
The 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid and the 2008 Ford F-Series SuperDuty pickup are road tested. [TVG] R on 8/16 4:30am; 8/17 4:30am; 8/17 3:30pm

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Grilling with Wood" 00:26 #407Z (Rpt) APT
Cooking over hardwood trumps cooking over charcoal for several reasons. Main one? Flavor. In this episode, Steven Raichlen tells you what you need to know about selecting the proper woods and matching them to your menu, building the perfect fire, and coaxing the maximum flavor out of your grilling. From this pyrotechnic glory will emerge Mario Batali's Veal Chops with Lemon Oregano Jam. Then, a BBQ U first: a seafood and meat Paella wood smoked entirely on the grill. And finally, because even desserts get barbecued at BBQ U, Fire-Charred Pound Cake with Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Tequila Whipped Cream. [TVG] R on 8/16 1am; 9/3 4pm; 9/4 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Fusion Revolution" 00:26 #402Z (Rpt) APTEX
Standing amid the excavated layers of ancient civilizations in the Templo Mayor, right in the heart of modern Mexico City, Rick Bayless points out that Mexican cooking has always been a product of diverse cultural influences, layered one on top of another. Rick prepares Apricot-Pinenut Mole, served with turkey breast. Then, it's back to Mexico, for a look at where fusion fever has taken the cuisine today, with Asian influences ranging from sushi in Guadalajara to MP restaurant in Mexico City, where the in-crowd feast on Asian-fusion small plates that reinvent classic Mexican antojitos. R on 8/16 1:30am; 9/20 4:30pm; 9/21 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "River Runs Dry" 00:26 #1305H (Rpt) APTEX
The Gila River, after beginning its journey high in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, historically flowed entirely across the state of Arizona. But, like ninety percent of the Southwest U.S.'s remaining riparian areas, it is now used up and dries out merely halfway to its former confluence with the Colorado River. Revered as sacred by ancient peoples and modern-day indigenous people alike, the history of the Gila River is the story of nearly all modern desert rivers. [TVG] R on 8/16 2am

5:30PM

Farmers' Almanac TV "First National USA Special Olympics" 00:26 #204Z (Rpt) APTEX
Ames, Iowa opened both its hearts and homes to the 1st ever National Special Olympics. Tim and Eunice Shriver along with Tom Arnold, Senator Tom Harkin, filmmaker Peter Farrelly, the athletes, coaches, families and volunteers strive to make the 1st National Special Olympics a life-changing event for all involved. A team of hopeful soccer players inspire and awe all who witness the dedication they have to their team and family. [TVG] R on 8/16 2:30am; 9/21 5:30pm; 9/22 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 8/16 3am; 9/21 3am

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

Wednesday August 15, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:22

6:30PM

Black Nouveau "Church Hats/Miss Black Wisconsin" 00:26 #1510H (Rpt) WMVS
Producer Sheree Dallas is wowed by Miss Annie Mae's Hats exhibit, featuring Church Hats from the Black Community. Producer Margo Spann gives the highlights of the Miss Black Wisconsin Pageant, and introduces the 2006 Miss Black Wisconsin. Hosts: Milwaukee Courier Publisher Faithe Colas and talk show personality Keith Murphy, host of XM Satellite Radio's "Urban Journal."

7PM

Discoveries....America "Wisconsin" 00:50 #043H JANSO
America's Dairyland is explored, with stops in Osseo, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, Sister Bay, Eagle River and more. Wisconsin is remarkably diverse and is full of historical treasures, cultural icons, and natural wonders. R on 8/15 9pm; 9/16 12noon; 10/5 5pm

7:58PM

Not So Big House: Home By Design 00:56 APTPS
Many Americans want bigger homes with more space and, as a result, sacrifice the unique details that create ambiance and effectively define space. Award-winning architect and best-selling author Sarah Susanka challenges today's over-the-top building trend. She presents residential design principles that emphasize quality over quantity and highlights homes that exemplify her design approach. [TVG]

9PM

Discoveries....America "Wisconsin" 00:50 #043H JANSO
America's Dairyland is explored, with stops in Osseo, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, Sister Bay, Eagle River and more. Wisconsin is remarkably diverse and is full of historical treasures, cultural icons, and natural wonders. R on 9/16 12noon; 10/5 5pm; 10/9 12noon

10PM

History Detectives "Coca-Cola Trade Card/Vicksburg Map/Lawrence Strike" 00:56 #403Z (Rpt) PBS
A man from Tucson, AZ, owns a map he believes is connected to the Civil War siege of Vicksburg, MS. His great grandfather commanded several batteries in this pivotal 1863 battle. In Parkersburg, WV, a man owns what seems to be an extraordinary piece of memorabilia: a pocket-sized card apparently dated 1886, advertising a strange-sounding beverage. And one man owns a billy club with the words "Lawrence Strike" and the date 12/1/1912. In January, 1912, tens of thousands of immigrant women, men, and children led the Bread and Roses strike at a textile factory in Lawrence, MA. [TVG] R on 8/16 11am; 8/18 12; 8/19 10am

11PM

4th Street Forum "UW Admissions: Does Achievement Still Count?" 00:57 #522H (Rpt) WMVS
Jack Murtaugh hosts a discussion on how African Americans and Hispanics view each other and whether perceptions affect chances for success. Panelists include: Deborah Banks, (CEO Social Development Commission) Maria Flores, (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Fred Garcia, (Social Worker, Waukesha County Dept. of Health and Human Services) and James White (County Supervisor, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors).

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