Thursday July 17, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:32

Midnight

Carrier "Show of Force" 00:56 #105H PBS (DVS)
The Nimitz arrives in the Gulf and conditions are extreme: flight deck temperatures hover around 120 degrees, while the pilots undertake grueling six-hour missions over Iraq. The aircraft carrier's role and effectiveness in the war are questioned. Meanwhile, the strike group searches for terrorists on small dhows and intercepts cargo ships to search for weapons and bomb-making materials. (5 of 10) [TV14] R of 7/16 9pm

1AM

Lidia's Italy "When In Rome....Eat Pasta" 00:26 #108Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rome is famous for its simple, inexpensive and absolutely delicious dry pasta dishes. Two of these famous dishes are the Bucatini all'Amatriciana and Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. [TVG] R on 8/21 4pm; 8/22 1am

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "San Francisco, CA" 00:26 #103H (Rpt) APT
Chef Traci des Jardins saddles up to find out where her beef comes from. Rancher Wayne Langston's ranch abounds with happy cattle--beef raised only on grass, without hormones or additives, just as nature intended. Recipes: Grasslands Steak with Herb Butter; Sauteed Onions & Just-Dug Potatoes; and ACME Salsa Verde. (3 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/16 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Kickin' West On Route 66" 00:26 #1605H (Rpt) APTEX
Cruising the finest deserts in the U.S. by convertible, stopping at memorable spots along the way. [TVG]

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Four Corners: Hiker's and Driver's Paradise" 00:26 #104G (Rpt) APT
Encompassing parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, the Four Corners region is the only place in America where four states meet. It is also the place where ancestors of today's Native Americans lived and thrived. George Bauer visits this historically rich area, where he focuses on hiking through the multitude of national parks and monuments, and reveals why the region is such a wonderful place to drive. Among the stops: Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly. [TVG] R on 8/20 5:30pm; 8/21 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Italy's Great Hill Towns" 00:26 #408H (Rpt) APTEX
Connoisseurs of Italy find that its quintessential charms survive in its classic hill towns. From San Gimignano's medieval towers, to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's papal intrigue, to Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas--all sit on lofty stone perches that now seem to protect them only from the modern world. [TVG] R on 8/19 3pm; 8/20 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Hong Kong" 00:26 #507H (Rpt) APT
Host Rudy Maxa gets a Pacific Rim rush when he visits energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a famous Star Ferry, Rudy savors one of the most majestic skylines on earth. Here, where ancient tradition cozies up to ultramodern, he takes in monasteries, Chinese herbs, and a city obsessed with shopping. The island of Lantau features one of the world's largest statues of Buddha. And, in the fishing village of Sai Kung, Rudy feasts on freshly-caught seafood. Tips are included on markets and feng shui. [TVG] R on 8/3 3:30am

4AM

History Detectives "Lincoln Letter/Quaker Map/U.S.S. Indianapolis" 00:56 #508Z (Rpt) PBS
The Detectives head to Illinois to investigate a letter that may have been signed by President Lincoln, and a hand-drawn map that a woman from New Jersey picked up at an estate sale is entitled "Meetings of Friends". She wants to know if this could be a map of the fabled Underground Railroad. [TVPG] R on 8/24 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "Squeaky Socks" 00:28 #108Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs jump side to side, and lift their feet to the Boohbah beat. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister find some big, squeaky socks. But will this discovery put a spring in their step? [TVY] R of 7/16 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Pile of Balls" 00:28 #109Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs let their feet march to the magical Boohbah beat, and do a wobbly dance. In Storyworld, Mr. Man discovers some colorful balls. But can he pile them up without being in a big heap of trouble? [TVY] R on 7/18 5am; 7/19 5:30am; 7/20 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Sheep on the Loose" 00:28 #117H (Rpt) PBS
When Piggley is put in charge of the sheep, his overly enthusiastic approach makes the sheep disgruntled--and causes Wiley to run away. Piggley must then use his ingenuity and understanding to bring his sheep home. Through the process, he learns much about how to do a job well, and gains new respect from his father. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Echoes/A Good Heartbeat" 00:28 #135H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob is on Broken Branch Leap calling out to the ants and is startled when a voice calls back to him and says that his name is also Bob. Bob and Wartz visit Madge and Snook to tell them about this other Bob and are very relieved to learn that what they heard was only an echo. Wartz and Winslow are racing through the tree, and when Wartz finally stops moving, his heart is beating fast. Wartz hears the ba-doom, ba-doom, and is afraid he has swallowed a drum. [TVY] R on 7/19 6:30am; 7/20 6:30am; 7/20 8:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Elves and the Shoemaker" 00:28 #110Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt has a secret admirer and the Shoemaker is curious about his own secret friends! [TVY] R on 7/23 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Bit By Bit/Ride 'em Cowbear" 00:28 #121H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordFriends go on comic adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. [TVY] R on 7/31 7:30am

8AM

America's Ballroom Challenge "International Standard" 00:56 #203H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles--with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." Quintessential ballroom sweeps across the dance floor in this hour. The International Standard Championships provide classic waltzes, dramatic tangos, and lively quicksteps. Marilu Henner and Tony Meredith host. Pt. 3 of 5. [TVG]

9AM

Taste of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher "Kansas & Missouri" 00:26 #107H NETA
Dan Kaercher, editor in chief of Midwest Living Magazine explores the appetizing states of Kansas and Missouri. Kansas City is all about barbecue and Dan checks out two distinctive styles at Rosedale Barbeque and Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue. Silver Dollar City is a popular destination in Missouri and Dan uncovers lots of fun and delicious eats on his stop there. Lamberts Cafe in Missouri is another enticement along the way. (7 of 9) [TVG] R on 8/16 10:30am

9:30AM

Masterpiece Mystery! "Foyle's War, Series V - Plan of Attack" 01:26 #3819Z PBS
It's April 1944; Foyle has resigned as Detective Chief Superintendent of Hastings Police and his team is struggling to adjust to life without him. When his new replacement is suddenly and mysteriously killed, the station is at their wits' end. Will Foyle come out of retirement and once again track down the guilty perpetrators? [TVPG] R of 7/13 8pm; 7/14 12noon

11AM

NOVA "The Great Inca Rebellion" 00:56 #3409H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Peruvian archaeologist Guillermo Cock examines dozen of corpses and makes a startling discovery--they are hastily buried and disfigured by multiple, appalling wounds and fractures inflicted by steel blades and crude bullets. Forensic experts diagnose these remains as victims of a little-known battle that pitted club-wielding Inca warriors against Spanish cavalry. The program reveals the untold final chapter of the conquest, not the Spanish walkover familiar from popular accounts, but rather a protracted and complex war of astonishing brutality that almost led to the Spanish losing their precarious foothold in the Andes. [TVPG] R on 7/19 2pm

Noon

Woodsmith Shop "Top 5 Table Saw Accessories" 00:26 #107H NETA
Woodsmith magazine editors gather around the bench to demonstrate their favorite accessories. [TVG]

12:30PM

Made In Spain "Food Arts" 00:26 #112Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Using a Catalan olive oil bought in the US, Jose prepares two tapas: marinated olives and toast with cheese and anchovy. He takes us to his beloved market in Barcelona, and gets inspired to cook a creamy rice dish of mushrooms, artichokes and cuttlefish. Back in Spain he shows us two great Catalan artists: Salvador Dali and his own culinary mentor, Ferran Adria, hailed by critics as the world's most creative chef. (12 of 26) [TVG]

1PM

Austin City Limits "Los Lonely Boys/The Gourds" 00:56 #3209Z (Rpt) PBSPL
An evening of diverse Texas roots rock--First, San Angelo trio Los Lonely Boys consolidates its massive success with songs from Sacred, its latest slab of "Texican rock & roll." Then the Gourds bring their iconoclastic country/folk/Tex-Mex/Cajun rock to the stage with tunes from their latest album Heavy Ornamentals and crowd-pleasing favorites from their early years. [TVG] R on 7/17 11pm; 7/19 10pm

2PM

History Detectives "Lou Gehrig Autograph/Cleveland Electric Car/Philadelphia Freedom Paper" 00:56 #410Z (Rpt) PBS
Lou Gehrig Autograph--An Oregon man has a baseball ticket that bears a "Lou Gehrig" autograph and a scribbled date: July 4, 1939. The contributor's mother was an avid Yankees fan, who regularly paid homage to the team at their stadium in the Bronx. The date is one of the most famous in baseball, when Gehrig announced his retirement, stating to a Yankee Stadium crowd that he was "the luckiest man on the face of the earth." Cleveland Electric Car--A man with a passion for trains has long wondered about an electric street car in his city's transit museum. He is curious to learn what happened to the once-extensive and highly praised electric trolley car network. Philadelphia Freedom Paper--A Bronx, NY, man, with a longtime interest in African-American history, recently purchased an intriguing document: he believes it is a "freedom paper" for an African-American named John Jubilee Jackson, who may shed light on the remarkable and contradictory reality of free blacks struggling to get by in a racist society. [TVG] R on 8/9 4am; 8/18 2pm; 8/30 4am

3PM

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 7/18 3am; 8/20 3pm; 8/21 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Sydney" 00:26 #508H (Rpt) APT
Australia's stunning metropolis, Sydney, seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude, and sunny beaches. From the Opera House, to the Harbor Bridge, to Circular Quay, host Rudy Maxa basks in the sights along the harbor. Then, it's pub hopping in the old Rocks quarter, admiring aboriginal art, and a watery adventure at the aquarium. Excursions take him surfing at Bondi beach, and exploring the cliffs and rainforests of the Blue Mountains. Tips are included on eating well and best beaches. [TVG] R on 7/18 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "Savor It "Saor"" 00:26 #109Z (Rpt) APTEX
It's all about Trieste today as we learn how to properly marinate sardines. Lidia then prepares mouth watering veal chops based on a recipe from Trieste. [TVG] R on 7/18 1am; 8/22 4pm; 8/23 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Birmingham, AL" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APT
Chef Frank Stitt makes Birmingham seem as if it were sandwiched somewhere between Mississippi and Provence. And just where do his fine ingredients come from? What could be behind that fence in the middle of town? It's a farm, turning back sprawl in favor of sweet, luscious leeks. Recipes: Leeks in Farm Egg Vinaigrette; and Deep South Fall Vegetable Ragout. (4 of 13) [TVG] R on 7/18 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9213H PBS [TVRE]

6PM

Vets In Practice "All in a Day's Work" 00:29 #189 BBC
Joe Inglis' day is full of domestic pets--he has seven vaccinations in the morning, followed by routine surgery, and a budgie with an over-grown beak that needs trimming. For Mike Sandiford, a typical day is spent on farms in Wiltshire with large animals. This morning, he's visiting a local farm in Malmesbury, to test its 180 cows for tuberculosis.The disease is on the increase in this country, particularly in the South West, so cattle in the region are tested annually.

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Thursday July 17, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:32

6:30PM

Garden Paths "Cooking Up An Heirloom Soup/Natural Prairie Yards" 00:26 #106H NETA
Is there a better way to cook than to waltz your ingredients right from the garden into the kitchen? Host Jodi Olson meets a chef with an eye for discovering and picking overlooked new and heirloom vegetables at the right time to make a delicious, natural home-made soup. Plus, tips on incorporating ideas from the natural prairie to make any yard more distinctive. (6 of 13) [TVG] R on 7/19 7:30am

7PM

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 15" 00:26 #2715 (Rpt) PBSPL
Kevin O'Connor checks out Tom Silva's makeshift workshop on the front porch of the house. Paul Grothouse installs the end grain teak island top and deliver its companion piece "a custom teak farmhouse table" for the breakfast area. Richard Trethewey displays the progress on the second floor bath and meets tub refinisher Jack Donaruma on the third floor to see him strip and refinish the old clawfoot tub. Brian McSharry installs a custom closet system. Mark Ferrante shows Kevin how he uses wedges to create even grout lines on the uneven handmade tile backsplash. Tom shows master carpenter Norm Abram how he uses portable lathe to turn a new newel post finial out of walnut. [TVG] R on 7/19 8am

7:30PM

Ask This Old House "An Unpleasant Smelling Dishwasher/Transplanting A Rose Bush" 00:26 #615 (Rpt) PBSPL
Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner tackle the problem of an unpleasant smelling dishwasher. Roger makes a House call to Iowa to help a homeowner transplant a rose bush. Tom shows Kevin the proper and safe way to change a circular saw blade. [TVG] R on 7/19 8:30am

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Lake Delavan Bass Fishing/Raising Perch: Growing Power Inc." 00:26 #2436H WMVS
Judy Nugent Fishes for bass on Lake Delavan with guide Ron Urick. Dan takes a look at the new aquaponics/aquaculture system for raising perch at Growing Power Inc. with Director Will Allen. R on 7/19 9am

8:30PM

Red Green Show "30 Minutes Or Free" 00:23 #318 EPS
Red (Steve Smith) comes up with a low-cost plan to cater the hockey banquet. On Handyman Corner, Red tries to install a winch on the front of the van. Bill and Harold (Rick Green & Patrick McKenna) assemble a log cabin. [TVG]

9PM

Soundstage "Stevie Nicks - Part 1" 00:56 #1510H PBS
Soundstage captures a radiant Stevie Nicks in her first filmed solo performance since 1987. Clad in high heels and lace, Stevie boldly jumpstarts the night with "Stand Back." She performs songs from her comprehensive career retrospective album, Crystal Visions. Throughout the evening, Stevie elegantly showcases her vocal abilities on "Fall From Grace," and follows a stunning performance of "How Still My Love" with a cover of Dave Matthews Band's "Crash" interpreted through the eyes of a woman. Stevie also beautifully performs "Sara," a song rarely performed without Fleetwood Mac, before finishing up the hour with an amazing cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll". (1 of 2) [TVPG] R on 7/18 12; 7/20 12noon; 7/21 10am

10PM

Great Cars "Oldest Autos" 00:26 #410 (Rpt) EPS
Most people think of them as early relics of an era long past--as antiques that are best left in museums. To a special group of people--a much larger group than most would dare imagine--the earliest motorcars are an integral part of their lives. Some owners of veteran automobiles are fascinated by the early technology of the horseless carriage, and others are captivated by their importance and history. But, some people love the challenge of using their ancient motorcars as often as possible, reliving many of the challenges faced by the motoring pioneers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This special uncovers some of the world's oldest-running cars, and the people who've nurtured these noisome relics. [TVG]

10:30PM

MotorWeek "Mercedes C63" 01:26 #2745 PBSPL
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sedan and the Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid are road tested. [TVG]

11PM

Austin City Limits "Los Lonely Boys/The Gourds" 00:56 #3209Z (Rpt) PBSPL
An evening of diverse Texas roots rock--First, San Angelo trio Los Lonely Boys consolidates its massive success with songs from Sacred, its latest slab of "Texican rock & roll." Then the Gourds bring their iconoclastic country/folk/Tex-Mex/Cajun rock to the stage with tunes from their latest album Heavy Ornamentals and crowd-pleasing favorites from their early years. [TVG] R on 7/19 10pm

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