Monday July 16, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:35

12:30AM

Crater Lake, The Mirror of Heaven 00:26 PBSPL
One of the most of beautiful and deepest lakes in the world, Crater Lake, in southern Oregon, is explored. The magnificence of the lake, and its surrounding area, is featured. The program delves into the formation of the lake by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. Its prominence in Klamath and Modoc Native American history and culture, and the struggle of William Gladstone Steel, Crater Lake's biggest supporter, to designate it as a National Park in 1902, allowing its pristine splendor to be preserved for generations to come, is shown. Included are historical re-enactments, rare vintage lantern slides, and sophisticated computer animation. This program is a chance to witness Crater Lake's past and present, while enjoying the almost spiritual experience that comes from seeing such awe-inspiring natural beauty. [TVG]

1AM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Rockfish Round-Up: Chef Robert Wiedmaier & Sons-Chesapeake Bay & Washington, D.C." 00:26 #103H APTEX
America's best chefs and their kids venture to farms, fishing boats and ranches to discover the origins of great food. Todays' menu: Melange of Mushrooms, Starburst Squash & Baby Tomatoes with Roasted Chesapeake Rockfish. (3 of 13). [TVG] R of 7/15 4pm

1:30AM

Endless Feast "Virginia" 00:26 #106H APTEX
Chef Gail Hobbs' five-course meal of locally raised rabbit, chicken and pork, hand-crafted goat cheese and fresh-picked produce and raw honey takes in a lush vineyard in Virginia's Hickory Creek Valley. [TVG] R of 7/15 4:30pm

2AM

Kid Fitness "Souper Douper Day" 00:26 #204H APT
When Markey makes soup, Buster discovers that he likes vegetables. The gang learns about Italy. [TVY] R of 7/15 5pm

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Puerto Rico" 00:26 #211Z APT
In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, George Bauer visits San Juan, where he explores Old San Juan, with its narrow streets, charming old buildings and Spanish fortifications. Other highlights include Arecibo Observatory, site of the world's largest radio telescope; Rio Camuy Cave Park, containing the world's third-largest underground river and caves that are 45 million years old; and the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, site of the Caribbean National Forest, which gives new meaning to the term "rain forest." [TVG] R on 9/17 3:30am

3AM

Rochester International Jazz Festival "One Hour Special" 00:56 #101H APTEX
Highlights from Karrin Allyson, Mose Allison, Cedar Walton, The Charlie Hunter Trio and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with a sampling of other performances from the Rochester International Jazz Festival. (1 of 6). [TVG] R on 7/16 7pm; 7/16 10pm

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 7/17 4am; 7/18 4am; 7/19 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Toyota Highlander" 00:26 #2645Z PBSPL
Road Test: all-new 2008 Toyota Highlander; Road Test: 2007 Volvo S80 luxury sedan; Goss' Garage: Motorcycle Accessories; FYI: Pitfalls of Extended Warranties; and Car Keys--First Test: Scion xD, BMW 5-Series, and Infiniti G37. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/16 3:30pm; 7/17 4:30am; 7/18 4:30am

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 7/13 5:30am; 7/14 5am; 7/15 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 7/17 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Judging A Book By Its Cover" 00:28 #203H (Rpt) PBS
When Meg is going to watch a DVD rather than read the book it's based on, Grandpa recalls the first time he ever got a book without pictures. As young Piggley reads the story, he imagines himself as the book's hero, Finn McCoul. [TVY] R on 7/22 6am; 8/22 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Eyes and Noses/Snook's Songbook" 00:28 #131H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Madge loses her glasses, the ants find them covered in slime. Snook shares his favorite songs. [TVY] R on 8/20 6:30am; 8/24 6:30am; 8/25 6:30am

7AM

NOVA "Wings of Madness" 00:56 #3316H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
On October, 19, 1901, the people of Paris turned out by the thousands to watch a dashing, impeccably-dressed Brazilian-born inventor, Alberto Santos-Dumont, conquer the skies. His fragile, gas-powered balloon made an astounding half-hour flight over the city and around the Eiffel Tower. For a brief moment, Santos-Dumont was the toast of Paris and acclaimed around the world. Then, eclipsed by the growing fame of the Wright Brothers, Santos-Dumont began slipping into illness and depression. Featuring re-creations and replicas of Santos-Dumont's pioneering balloons and airplanes, the program reveals the daring flights, and dramatic life of this neglected genius. [TVPG] R on 8/7 9pm; 8/8 12; 8/8 12noon

8AM

American Masters "Les Paul: Chasing Sound" 01:26 #2002H PBS
In celebration of Les Paul's 92nd birthday, a look back at the precocious little boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, who punched new chords into his mother's piano roll, turned his bedsprings into a radio antenna and rigged a microphone out of telephone parts to get a bigger sound from his Sears & Roebuck acoustic guitar. The legendary Les Paul-father of the solid-body electric guitar, inventor of overdubbing and multi-track recording, king of the 50s pop charts and rock'n'roll pioneer--is still irascible, still egotistical, still indefatigable, still performing and holding court every Monday night at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. He is the last of that self-educated, brilliantly innovative generation of media masterminds who revolutionized popular music and reinvented global musical culture--still tinkering and still chasing the perfect sound. [TVPG] R of 7/11 8pm; 7/12 2pm; 7/15 8pm

9:30AM

Crater Lake, The Mirror of Heaven 00:26 PBSPL
One of the most of beautiful and deepest lakes in the world, Crater Lake, in southern Oregon, is explored. The magnificence of the lake, and its surrounding area, is featured. The program delves into the formation of the lake by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. Its prominence in Klamath and Modoc Native American history and culture, and the struggle of William Gladstone Steel, Crater Lake's biggest supporter, to designate it as a National Park in 1902, allowing its pristine splendor to be preserved for generations to come, is shown. Included are historical re-enactments, rare vintage lantern slides, and sophisticated computer animation. This program is a chance to witness Crater Lake's past and present, while enjoying the almost spiritual experience that comes from seeing such awe-inspiring natural beauty. [TVG]

10AM

Nature "The Venom Cure" 00:56 #2209Z (Rpt) PBS
Poisons, toxins, and venoms are the defense and attack mechanisms of the natural world. Gila monsters are armed with toxic saliva, cone shells use poison harpoons, scorpions sting, snakes and spiders inject their victims with venom, and blue-ringed octopuses and poison dart frogs kill anything that touches their skin. Almost any of these deadly weapons could kill a human in moments. Yet, scientists are finding impressive new possibilities for them--new drugs, new cures, and new ways to save lives. [TVPG]

11AM

Austin City Limits "Death Cab for Cutie/My Morning Jacket" 00:56 #3113Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Death Cab for Cutie has long been a critical favorite for the infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group performs songs from their new release, Plans, plus their breakthrough CD, Transatlanticism. My Morning Jacket has taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock, and clever lyrics, and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever-growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their newest release, Z. [TVG] R on 7/17 2pm; 7/18 8am; 7/20 2pm

Noon

Destination America "The Golden Door" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
America is a country founded and built by immigrants. From the beginning, most have come looking for a better life for themselves and their families. This first episode in a 4-part season features an illegal Mexican immigrant, and outlines the sweep of immigration across more than 350 years of American history, focusing on the early history of Mexican immigration, the Norwegian immigrants to the Midwest, and the Irish famine. [TVPG] R on 7/23 7am

1PM

History Detectives "Sheridan's House, Mark Twain Watch, Prisoner Poem" 00:56 #109Z (Rpt) PBS
In Grand Ronde, OR, sits what appears to be an early 20th century Dutch Colonial Style home. But research revealed that, at the core of the house, is a U.S. Army officer's quarters--once built at nearby Fort Yamhill, on the border of a Native American reservation. The construction of the buildings was supervised by an officer who became one of the Union Army's greatest generals. Could this have been the home of General Philip Sheridan? Oregon's Jack Ainsworth Mills has a watch that may have been a gift to his grandfather from American author Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain. Mills has wondered how his grandfather, Captain Ainsworth, could have met Clemens. And a Revolutionary War poem is found in an antique trunk in Salem, OR; it appears to be from American Dan Goodhue, while imprisoned in 1780 as a POW in England. How did the letter travel there? [TVG] R on 8/18 1pm; 9/21 1pm

2PM

Nature "Kalahari: The Flooded Desert" 00:56 #2103H (Rpt) PBS
Unlike most of the world's major rivers which empty into the sea, the Okavango River in Africa empties into a desert. Remarkably, the waters do not always evaporate in the wetlands of the Okavanga Delta. Extended rainfalls periodically caused the Okavango to overflow, flooding the desert. The program documents this ecosystem so complex that the footsteps of an elephant can alter the flow of streams that feed vegetation, and the root of a palm tree can help create a new island. Second of two programs featuring the Kalahari desert. [TVG] R on 7/17 8am; 7/19 7pm

3PM

Piano Guy "Minor Blues/Twin Pianos" 00:26 #706H 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 7/18 3pm; 7/20 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Toyota Highlander" 00:26 #2645Z PBSPL
Road Test: all-new 2008 Toyota Highlander; Road Test: 2007 Volvo S80 luxury sedan; Goss' Garage: Motorcycle Accessories; FYI: Pitfalls of Extended Warranties; and Car Keys--First Test: Scion xD, BMW 5-Series, and Infiniti G37. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/17 4:30am; 7/18 4:30am; 7/18 3:30pm

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "On The Lamb" 00:30 #411Z (Rpt) APT
Lamb, so beloved elsewhere in the world, is underrepresented on American tables: Per capita consumption here is about 1 pound per year. Steven's succulent Lamb on the Rod with mini sweet peppers could be the recipe that turns the statistical tide. Then it's double-digit thick and double-digit good Lamb Chops and Lamb Steaks served with a Parsley Onion relish and a tangy Feta Cheese Sauce. [TVG] R on 7/17 1am; 8/2 4pm; 8/3 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Tropical Sweet Tooth" 00:26 #506Z (Rpt) APTEX
By now the secret is out: Rick has a sweet tooth for everything from ripe fruit to homemade candies to luscious pies. And when he travels to Mexico, he's on the prowl for it all--lucky for us. We visit 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 7/17 1:30am; 8/2 4:30pm; 8/3 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Costal Civilizations of Ancient Peru" 00:26 #1609H (Rpt) APTEX
Some of the enormous adobe pyramids that still tower over the vast Peruvian countryside are surveyed. South American archaeological expert Axel Nielsen guides host David Yetman through the premier museum of South America, the Royal Tombs of Sipan, which house some of the richest gold artifacts in the world. From there, they trek to Huaca del Sol and Huaca del Luna, immense pyramids that emphasize the duality and symbolism of the pre-Incan societies. The last archeological stop is Chan Chan, an area known for its walls of design and decoration, which stretch as far as the eye can see. Finally, local fisherman construct and then navigate their boats made out of totora reeds in the same manner as their pre-Ican ancestors. Observe how these "caballitos del mar" (sea horses) are used daily to harvest fish from the sea. [TVG] R on 7/17 2am

5:30PM

America's Heartland "Southland Harvest/Cultivating Caravan/Pork/Fair" 00:26 #215Z (Rpt) APTEX
Host Paul Ryan visits Washington State for a wheat harvest. As farmers bring in the grain, they reflect on the forces that affect their lives. Jason Shoultz joins a Tractorcade rumbling across Iowa, one of many events honoring America's tractor history. Pat McConahay meets a South Carolina farmer preserving heirloom breeds of pigs. Plus, stories about a Washington shellfish entrepreneur, and a look at the country's best state fairs. [TVG] R on 7/17 2:30am

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw" 00:26 #310H (Rpt) APTEX
Poland is ready to be rediscovered, as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting "next Prague." Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again. [TVG] R on 7/17 3am; 8/17 6pm; 8/18 3am

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Monday July 16, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:35

6:30PM

I Remember "Lidia Bastianich, Host, Lidia's Family Table" 00:27 #1301H (Rpt) WMVS
TV host, Lidia's Family Table, and chef/restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, talks with host Jim Peck.

7PM

Rochester International Jazz Festival "One Hour Special" 00:56 #101H APTEX
Highlights from Karrin Allyson, Mose Allison, Cedar Walton, The Charlie Hunter Trio and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with a sampling of other performances from the Rochester International Jazz Festival. (1 of 6). [TVG] R on 7/16 10pm

8PM

History Detectives "Atocha Spanish Silver/Lucy Parsons Book/Ernie Pyle's Typewriter" 00:56 #504Z PBS
In 1985, one of the greatest treasure discoveries was made off the Florida Keys when the wreck of the Spanish ship Atocha was found. On board were some 40 tons of silver and gold, which in 1622 had been heading from the New World to the Spanish treasury as the means to fund the Thirty Years' War. A man from Cedartown, Georgia, was a diver on that legendary find and received two silver bars as compensation for his efforts. He's long been mystified by a strange mark that appears on one of the bars--but the mark is mysteriously absent from the other bar. In Key West, Florida, host Tukufu Zuberi translates 300-year-old documents from the archives of the Spanish treasury in Seville to crack a unique code of communication among ship captains of that era. And, amid the stacks at the Wesleyan University Library, a student has found a book emblazoned with the name and address of the legendary anarchist Lucy Parsons. [TVG] R on 7/16 11pm; 7/17 3pm; 7/18 9am

9PM

Simon Schama's Power of Art "David" 00:56 #106Z PBS
Jacques-Louis David, who had been treated well by King Louis XVII and the aristocrats, bit the hand that fed him when he got the religion of revolution. Art, he decreed in 1789, must no longer be the amusement of the mighty and the leisured, it must make citizens of mere people. It must shock, inspire and educate. So David painted for the revolution.I nternationally acclaimed scholar/writer Simon Schama explores the life and work of David. (Pt. 6 in an 8-part series). [TVPG] R on 7/17 12

10PM

Rochester International Jazz Festival "One Hour Special" 00:56 #101H APTEX
Highlights from Karrin Allyson, Mose Allison, Cedar Walton, The Charlie Hunter Trio and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with a sampling of other performances from the Rochester International Jazz Festival. (1 of 6). [TVG] R of 7/15 6pm; 7/16 3am; 7/16 7pm

11PM

History Detectives "Atocha Spanish Silver/Lucy Parsons Book/Ernie Pyle's Typewriter" 00:56 #504Z PBS
In 1985, one of the greatest treasure discoveries was made off the Florida Keys when the wreck of the Spanish ship Atocha was found. On board were some 40 tons of silver and gold, which in 1622 had been heading from the New World to the Spanish treasury as the means to fund the Thirty Years' War. A man from Cedartown, Georgia, was a diver on that legendary find and received two silver bars as compensation for his efforts. He's long been mystified by a strange mark that appears on one of the bars--but the mark is mysteriously absent from the other bar. In Key West, Florida, host Tukufu Zuberi translates 300-year-old documents from the archives of the Spanish treasury in Seville to crack a unique code of communication among ship captains of that era. And, amid the stacks at the Wesleyan University Library, a student has found a book emblazoned with the name and address of the legendary anarchist Lucy Parsons. [TVG] R on 7/17 3pm; 7/18 9am; 7/21 7pm

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