Monday October 15, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:28

Midnight

Austin City Limits "The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky" 00:56 #3302H PBSPL
Indie rock stars the Decemberists showcase their latest album, "The Crane Wife", and its distinctive storytelling prog-pop with their debut. Best known for scoring the film Friday Night Lights, instrumental quartet Explosions in the Sky affirms its power as a live act with tunes from its newest disk, "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone". [TVPG] R on 10/17 12; 10/17 8am; 10/18 11pm

1AM

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 of 10/14 4pm

1:30AM

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 of 10/14 4:30pm

2AM

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "France: New World Exploration" 00:26 #1104H APTEX
The 17th century ushered in history's Era of Colonization. New places grew across the landscape: New Spain, New France, New England and New Scotland. But, exploration was tough business. Whoever controlled the new land also controlled the riches within it. Chef Folse introduces us to some of Louisiana's most famous, and infamous, pioneers. The boucherie, or hog killing, is one of the most celebrated events in Louisiana. Chef Folse visits with his brother Jerry, Buddy Bailey and Lucien "Troop" Perkins as they demonstrate how to make red boudin. Neil and Donna Wilkinson perform traditional music from the French colonial period. (Pt. 4 of 27). [TVG]

2:30AM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "Pure Porcine Pleasures II" 00:26 #110H APTEX
Bittman tours a pig farm with chef Mario Batali in the Tuscan countryside. At a butcher shop in Montalcino, the pair samples Italy's best salamis and hams, including a foodie favorite called Jabugo. Later, at an unimposing shop on the Ramblas in Barcelona, they indulge in the "best sandwich in the world." Back in Boulder, Colorado, Bittman sups on Restaurant Frasca's crispy pork belly served in a proscuitto broth with greens. [TVG]

3AM

Right to Risk: A 15 Day Journey Through Arizona's Grand Canyon 00:56 APTEX (DVS)
Eight individuals with disabilities and their guides face the daunting challenges of rafting down 225 miles of the Colorado River and wilderness of Grand Canyon. Through interviews shot during the trip, the men and women--all of whom live with significant disabilities-- including blindness, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, quadriplegia, spina bifida, and multiple sclerosis, share their insights to overcome prejudice and negative attitudes, maintaining their dignity and asserting themselves. During their life-affirming journey, they reflect on their adventure and affirm that it is every individual's right to choose what they are willing to do and risk, in pursuit of their dreams. [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 10/21 4am; 10/22 4am; 10/28 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 3:30pm; 10/17 3:30pm; 10/19 3:30pm

5AM

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 of 10/12 5:30am; 10/13 5am; 10/14 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Comfy Armchair" 00:28 #106Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs gallop and sneak up and surprise each other. In Storyworld, Grandpappa finds a comfy chair. But can he sit down in the chair before Little Dog Fido does? [TVY] R on 10/16 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Trial and Error" 00:28 #129H (Rpt) PBS
When Dannan's school bag is chewed to pieces, Finnegan, the donkey, is the likely suspect. The kids hold a "trial" in the barn, where witnesses tell different versions of the crime. When it is revealed that Finnegan was not to blame, everyone learns an important lesson about the dangers of making accusations, without knowing all the facts. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones shows a local elementary school, where the students recreate their own version of the trial scene from "Trial and Error." [TVY] R on 10/21 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Making Tracks/Map It Out" 00:28 #120H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob finds a big footprint on the rainforest floor and is afraid that it has been left behind by a new, giant animal. Smooch and Winslow can't agree on the shortest route to Snook's house, so Snook suggests that they draw a map of the World Tree. [TVY] R on 10/19 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Humpty Dumpty" 00:28 #103Z (Rpt) PBS
Poor Pig is stuck at the tippy top of his brand new slide, and is afraid to come down! [TVY] R of 10/9 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Snug As A Bug/Nightlight" 00:28 #108H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 11/8 7:30am; 11/14 7:30am; 12/3 7:30am

8AM

Guns, Germs, and Steel: A National Geographic Presentation "The Crucible of Civilization" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Jared Diamond's sometimes-controversial theories about the course of human civilization are presented. The first episode of three proposes that a society's potential for advanced development was not determined by race or creed, or by time and experience, but by access to domesticated animals and cultivated plants. Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning work offers a revealing look at the rise and fall of societies through the lens of geography, technology, biology, and economics--forces symbolized by the power of guns, germs, and steel. The series spans five continents, and uses historical re-enactments to illustrate Diamond's theories, explaining why societies developed differently in different parts of the world--and why some became conquerors, and others--the conquered. Jared Diamond hosts. [TVPG] R on 11/18 10am

9AM

Indian Pride "Historical Overview" 00:26 #101H NETA
Based on an American Indian cultural magazine, this 13-part television series focuses on the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. In this episode, an interview with Dr. Duane Champagne, Professor of Sociology and American Indian Studies at UCLA. A performance by Kevin Locke, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, North Dakota, and storytelling by Herbert Jim, Seminole Tribe of Florida. [TVG] R on 10/17 10:30am; 10/19 2pm

9:30AM

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "Taos, En Plein Air" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Contemporary plein air artist, Ron Rencher, introduces the rich and colorful history of Taos, New Mexico. Following a brief biographical sketch and painting demonstration in the mountains near Taos, Ron opens the door for a look at how Pueblo (Tewa) Indians, the Sante Fe Railroad and a group of academically trained, highly skilled artists from the east coast came together to give birth to the Taos artists colony that is still active today. (5 of 6). [TVG] R on 10/17 11am; 12/9 9:30pm

10AM

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 12/13 8am; 12/16 11am; 12/18 2pm

11AM

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year "The Banquet" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Event planning at the castle requires a team of more than 300 people to ensure everything runs smoothly. Queen Elizabeth's housekeeper, her grooms, fender smiths and flag men, picture restorers, military knights, and priests all play a critical role in preparing for events, including state visits. Six months of planning have gone into preparations for the arrival of France's President and Madame Chirac, to mark the centenary of Entente Cordiale. In addition to an official state dinner, guests are expected to be treated to an abridged version of Les Miserables, performed in the Waterloo Chamber (renamed the Music Room for the night). As protestors gather outside the castle and disrupt traffic, delays could upset all of the hard work and planning. First of 3 programs. [TVPG] R on 10/16 8am; 10/17 2pm; 11/5 10am

Noon

Discoveries....America "Montana" 00:50 #047H (Rpt) JANSO
Glacier National Park is visited; Missoula's local artists are profiled, and in Deer Lodge, draft horses are the "biggest" draw. Butte was the richest city in the west with a legacy of mining, history, and architecture. Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman is the last facility in the U.S. that manufactures fishing waders. Scientists at the Fort Keogh Agriculture Research Lab work on finding better ways to increase rangeland productivity. R on 10/30 5pm; 11/1 12noon; 11/13 12

1PM

Imax: Bugs 00:39 (Rpt)
Insects are colorful and diverse, they range from the beautiful to the bizarre.Using cutting-edge macroscopic technology and a lively soundtrack, a cast of insect "characters" are introduced who will fascinate you. R on 12/16 5:06pm

1:40PM

Imax: Great American West 00:40
The Great American West tells the story of the Settlement of the United States' western frontier. Using the stories and words (from diaries and letters) of real life people, this film shows not only the astonishingly beautiful territory, but also the true and often heart-wrenching stories of those who risked everything to explore and settle it. R on 10/21 5:38pm; 11/18 7:18pm; 12/23 5pm

2:21PM

Imax: Loch Lemond: Legend of the Loch 00:37 (Rpt)
There is one Scottish song known the world over that touches the heart of all who hear it-- Loch Lomond. But while many know the song, few know the legend behind it. Set on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond in breathtaking Scotland, Legend of Loch Lomond is the dramatic ghostly love story of a brave eighteenth century Highlander and his lovely Lowlander sweetheart cruelly separated by war but reunited in the modern day by a beautiful young singer who inadvertently becomes entangled in their tale. R on 10/21 6:19pm

3PM

Piano Guy "Minor Blues/Twin Pianos" 00:26 #706H (Rpt) NETA
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest pianist Oksana Kolesnikova to discuss and play "Brahm's Lullaby." Scott shares his tips on playing the minor blues. Guests Andy Launer and Jack Widner provide some humorous insights into playing twin pianos. [TVG] R on 10/17 3pm; 10/19 3pm

3:30PM

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 10/17 3:30pm; 10/19 3:30pm

4PM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Beans" 00:26 #126Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne gives a comprehensive lesson to her student Kyle on how to sort, soak and prepare dried legumes. Recipes: Crostini with Beans and Greens and Spicy Red Pepper Crostini, Sausages Stewed with Tomatoes and Beans, Bean Salad with Mint and Goat Cheese. Student Name: Kyle Khasigian-Accountant. [TVG] R on 10/16 1am; 11/20 4pm; 11/21 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Tropical Sweet Tooth" 00:26 #506Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick visits 100% Natural, a favorite stop in Playa Del Carmen for tropical fruit juices, creamy yogurt shakes and exotic fruit plates. At home, Rick transforms Mexican papaya into a surprising dessert he calls Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese-think of a tropical version of apple pie with cheddar cheese. Rick whips up a Mango-Lime Meringue Pie sure to inspire cooks everywhere. [TVG] R on 10/16 1:30am

5PM

Discoveries....America "Arkansas" 00:50 #040H (Rpt) JANSO
Eureka Springs takes great pride in her treasures including Victorian houses, narrow winding streets, the haunted Crescent Hotel and nearby Thorn Crown Chapel. Stops in Mountain View, the folk music capital of the world; the Ozark Folk Center; Serenity Farm Breads. Plus, a look at the trout planting program in Arkansas that stocks up local rivers with a ton of trout, some of which grow up to be world-record catches. Terra Studios is also visited, a real roadside attraction featuring acres of sculpture and the original "Bluebird of Happiness". R on 10/19 5pm; 10/23 12noon; 11/2 12

6PM

Vets In Practice "Highs and Lows" 00:29 #125 BBC
Trude Mostue is faced with a gerbil and its very worried 9-year-old owner; Steve Leonard fights to save the life of a pup; and Keith Leonard deals with a tricky lambing, in addition to Rosie, the pig, who's been knocked down by a car.

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Monday October 15, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:28

6:30PM

I Remember "Black Civil War Soldiers" 00:27 #1403H WMVS
Host Jim Peck interviews Charles A. Wallace, Civil War Re-enactor, Company F, 29th Infantry USCT. Wallace's reenactment group honors the contributions of African-Americans in the Civil War.

7PM

Antiques Roadshow "Philadelphia, PA, Pt. 2" 00:56 #1105& PBS
Host Mark L. Walberg visits the Philadelphia shop and museum of appraiser Fred Oster to view his impressive collection of instruments and learn more about the city's long history as a center for musical instrument makers. At the Pennsylvania Convention Center, experts orchestrate a symphony of appraisals. [TVG]

8PM

Mysterious Human Heart "Endlessly Beating/The Spark of Life" 01:56 #101^ PBS
The heart is a muscle that pumps almost 100,000 times a day, pushing six liters of blood in a ceaseless circuit to deliver oxygen to every cell in the human body. Three people with end-stage heart failure share their stories. And in part 2, a look at the physiological electrical mechanisms that keep a heart beating regularly and efficiently--and what happens when this most essential rhythm of life goes awry. (1 & 2 of 3). [TVPG] R on 10/21 9am

10PM

Making Sense of Place "Cleveland: Confronting Decline In An American City" 00:56 #102 APTEX
Once a manufacturing center and home to wealthy industrialists, Cleveland now suffers from out migration, racial and economic segregation and severe financial constraints. Many factors contribute to the patterns of the last several decades, including issues of race and class, taxes and schools, and major shifts in population and jobs. This episode examines the issues of urban decline and explores some of the hopeful opportunities for neighborhood revitalization. [TVG]

11PM

Tornado Diary "Storm Chasers" 00:48 #002 BBC
Three independent chasers and two storm chasing tour groups are followed at the height of the tornado season. (2 of 3).

11:57PM

Antiques Road Show "Dunrobin Castle Special" 00:28 #2523 BBC
Michael Aspel returns to Dunrobin, in the Highlands, for a look inside the Castle in the company of Lars Tharp. And there's a selection of unseen treasures from other Roadshows, including fine jewellery, silver, and porcelain, a Russian egg not as old as it looks, and a collection of Star Wars memorabilia.

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