Sunday March 16, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

Midnight

Discoveries Ireland "The Emerald Isle" 00:50 #101H (Rpt) APT
This first episode of three is a stunning introduction to the remarkable island economy of Ireland, which has progressed from one of Europe's poorest, to one with the second largest GNP in Europe. It begins in Dublin, and then explores Ireland's canal system, which spans the country and is experiencing a rebirth as a tourist attraction for canal cruising. The rock of Cashel is home to one of the more spectacular castle ruins in Ireland, and also home to the performing dance troupe of Bru Boru, which keeps visitos on the edge of their seats with stunning performances of historic dance and music. A historic village, Colonel is the base to enjoy and experience rural life in Southern Ireland, with horseback riding, and the ubiquitous Irish pub, as centerpieces of the story. Finally, the last day of races is experienced in the coastal village of Tramore, and the famous stud farms of County Claire are shown. [TVG]

1AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #321Z APTEX [TVG]

1:30AM

Low Carb Cookworx "Wing Ding" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APT (DVS)
BBQ chicken wings with mock potato salad and homemade slaw are savored by husband-and-wife doctors Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades. [TVG]

2AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Vienna" 00:26 #409H (Rpt) APTEX
In Europe's classiest capital, Rick tiptoes through the palace of Maria Theresa and is dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. He picnics on the Danube, nibbles strudel in an old world cafe, blushes at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltzes to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss. [TVG] R on 5/7 3pm; 5/8 3am

2:30AM

Equitrekking "Destination Carolinas" 00:26 #102H (Rpt) APTEX
This horseback journey stretches from the beaches to the mountains of North and South Carolina. Host Darley Newman rides with Cherokee Tribal Members in the Great Smoky Mountains. Next, on horseback, she explores over 100 miles of Appalachian trails surrounding the Biltmore Estate. Darley checks out the thriving arts scene in downtown Asheville, before taking a lesson in rock climbing at Chimney Rock Park. She travels further West to meet up with Cherokee tribal members and examines the history of horses in Cherokee culture. (Pt. 2 of 6). [TVG]

3AM

Ireland: The Roads Taken with Tommy Makem 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) APT
Internationally celebrated folk artist Tommy Makem returns to the Irish countryside in this first of a 2-part special featuring Irish songs, stories, poetry, and legends, told by the master storyteller, historians, and Irish townspeople. Keady, County Armagh, is where Tommy Makem left, as a young man, to seek his fortune in America. He found fame as a member of the group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. His trips back to Ireland have added to his encyclopedic knowledge of his homeland's history and culture. Makem showcases many of these treasures in a journey around the island, stopping at castles and cottages, monasteries, and museums. He reveals how a Victorian spinster preserved the song "Danny Boy," and where the last "high king" of Ireland is buried. Tales of Viking raids, ghostly lovers, and martyred saints are included. Another famous Irish emigrant, Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, is a special guest. [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 3/17 4am; 3/23 4am; 3/24 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Honda S2000 Cr" 00:26 #2728Z PBSPL
The Hot Shoe Honda S2000 CR and the new 2008 Jeep Liberty Utility are road tested. [TVG] R on 3/17 4:30am; 3/17 3:30pm; 3/19 3:30pm

5AM

Boohbah "Pulling The Rope" 00:28 #149Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "marching" exercise. In Storyworld, some rope appears. Grandpappa tries to pull the rope, but he can't pull it from the sea. What could possibly be keeping the rope in the sea? [TVY] R of 3/13 5:30am; 3/14 5am; 3/15 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Falling Oranges" 00:28 #150Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs do a "marching with same arms" exercise. In Storyworld, Mr. Man runs between three trees, catching the oranges as they drop. Does he think he can carry all those oranges? [TVY] R on 3/17 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Molly Had A Little Lamb" 00:28 #128H (Rpt) PBS
Molly is about to start school, and feels very grown up. To prove it, she persuades her parents to let her take care of an adorable lamb. But, when Molly can't say "no" to the little darling, he becomes a troublemaker, causing chaos on the farm, in the house, and even at school. Molly soon realizes that even little lambs need rules! Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones presents some kids who are invited to play a game called "hurly," but aren't told the rules. The result is chaos! The kids learn that a game is much more fun to play when everyone knows the rules. [TVY] R on 5/21 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Oko's Birthday/Spinning A Tale" 00:28 #134H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Smooch and Winslow eat the fruit for Oko's birthday . Wartz tries to make a web to catch flies. [TVY] R on 5/1 6:30am; 5/3 6:30am; 5/4 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" 00:28 #106Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt accidentally messes up Jack's room and is in big trouble with his big brother! [TVY] R of 3/11 7am; 3/14 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Runaway O/Happy Birthday, Dog!" 00:28 #101H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 4/17 7:30am

8AM

Nature "Violent Hawaii" 00:56 #2204H (Rpt) PBS
Hawaii's breathtaking beauty was forged in fire, created by the awesome power of volcanoes on land and in the sea, and by earthquakes and tsunamis, natural wonders that continue to shape the islands today. Shot by a team of award-winning filmmakers who live on the islands, this spectacular program features volcanic eruptions, rivers of molten lava, monster waves, humpback whales, and, perhaps most surprising of all--snow. [TVG] R of 3/11 12noon; 3/14 8am

9AM

Inside Passage 00:56 PBS
This program is a cultural, historical, and visual exploration of the waterway from Puget Sound to Southwest Alaska, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains, deep fjords, and forested islands, as the course taken by Captain George Vancouver, in 1792, is followed. [TVPG]

10AM

Window to the Sea 00:56 PBS
Stories are featured from four of America's leading aquariums: the Shedd Aquarium, in Chicago, IL; the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA; the New England Aquarium, in Boston, MA; and the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, HI. Many dedicated and fascinating people are introduced who work behind the scenes at aquariums. It is a remarkable and timely portrait of places that are making a difference in the understanding of life "under the sea." [TVG]

11AM

Indian Pride "Health and Healing" 00:26 #109H (Rpt) 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. [TVG] R of 3/10 9am

11:30AM

Painting with Paulson "Sunset Sea (Part 2)" 00:26 #610H (Rpt) NETA [TVG] R of 3/10 9:30am

Noon

Antiques Roadshow "Tampa, Fl - Hour 2" 00:56 #1002Z PBS [TVG] R of 3/10 7pm; 3/13 2pm; 3/14 9am

1PM

History Detectives "Fire Station, Face Artifact, Pop Lloyd's Baseball Field" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Did President Ulysses S. Grant stop by a local firehouse on the Centennial of America? The team determines if and why such a visit happened, and whether the signature in the logbook is authentic. Then, is it possible that a rock found along the beaches of the Jersey shore could be an artifact left by Native Americans? The History Detectives head to the home of Betsy Colie, the woman who discovered the treasure, in an attempt to unlock the secrets held inside this stone with an etched face. The team investigates why a baseball field was named after an African-American ballplayer in a time of intense racial tension in Atlantic City. John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was a famed shortstop in the Negro Leagues, and was honored with a field in his name in 1949. [TVG] R on 4/22 1pm; 4/23 4am

1:59PM

Discoveries Ireland "Mystical Journey" 00:50 #102H (Rpt) APT
The Irish celebrate their passion for music, which is evident through music festivals across the countryside. In August, Kilrush holds an annual music festival. The passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth are graves excavated to reveal archaeological intelligence dating back as early as 3500 BC. Newgrange, Ireland's famous megalithic mound, attracts two million visitors every year. The Moy River in Ballina, County Mayo, is a famous salmon and sea trout rivers of Ireland. In addition to saltwater and sea run fish, fly fishing inland is also popular. There are a wide variety of ancient medieval castles and fortresses to explore, such as the Blarney Castle, home of the famous "Blarney Stone." The city of Waterford, of Waterford Crystal fame, houses Reginald's Tower, the largest of six surviving towers of the wall that once enclosed medieval Waterford. [TVG]

3PM

You: Steps for Extending Your Warranty with Dr. Michael Roizen 01:27 (Rpt) PFP
Dr. Michael Roizen provides an action plan to fight life's "major agers"--internal and external forces that cause the most wear and tear on the body. Dr. Roizen shares the latest findings about the biological processes that control how and why we age the way we do, then reveals an action plan for staying young based on cutting-edge science. [TVPG] R of 3/11 11pm

4:30PM

Brain Fitness Program 01:29 PFP
Give your brain a workout, and get it in better shape. This program is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt--even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco and his colleagues around the world have been leading this effort. He brings the research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, to this innovative and life-altering program. Peter Coyote narrates. [TVG]

6PM

Daniel O'Donnell at Home In Ireland 01:28 (Rpt) PFP
Daniel and his long-time singing partner Mary Duff sing Irish and American favorites in Letterkenny, County Donegal. Taped July 14, 2007, the concert includes clips of some of the most beautiful and picturesque towns in Ireland. [TVG] R of 3/3 7pm

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Sunday March 16, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

7:30PM

Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion 01:58 PFP
"Osmond-mania" reigns in this concert special, recorded in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel Showroom. All seven Osmonds reunite to perform many of their best-selling hits. Video clips and historic photos are presented around many of the performances. The program includes cameo appearances by celebrity guests, including Andy Williams. [TVG]

9:30PM

My Music: My Generation - The 60s 01:59 (Rpt) PFP
The biggest folk rock, R&B, and pop hits from 1965-1969 are celebrated in this exciting concert highlighting the sounds of peace, love, and protest. Performances by the New Rascals, Dennis Tufano, We Five, the Association, Jackie DeShannon, Vanilla Fudge, and other hit-making artists make this a truly unforgettable show. [TVG] R of 3/14 9pm

11:30PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips" 00:26 #208 APTEX
Dublin's story is of feast and famine: from its 18th-century Golden Age to its 20th-century struggles for independence to its boomtime today. The town is explored, with its foreboding castle, patriotic jail, and Trinity College, with its illuminated Book of Kells--a bright light from the Dark Ages. At night, there's a party in Temple Bar, awash with Celtic music and frothy pints of Guinness. A sidetrip is taken to the prehistoric necropolis of Newgrange and the medieval monastery at Glendalough, tucked in the scenic Wicklow Mountains. [TVG]

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