Saturday May 17, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:50:42

12:02AM

Very Odd Jobs "Animal Crackers" 00:23 #019 (Rpt) NFB
If animals could talk, what kind of stories would they tell? Fortunately, it's easy to see inside their minds. One just has to talk to the people who work with them every day! A llama farmer, hawk trainer, Sydney aquarist, Siberi Inn owner, and alligator wrangler are interviewed. (19 of 26)

12:30AM

Tavis Smiley "Barbara Walters" 00:26 #1400 PBS
Tavis talks with groundbreaking broadcast journalist Barbara Walters. [TVRE] R on 5/17 2am; 5/19 5pm; 5/20 2:30am

InterCHANGE "Joe Zilber/Madison Murders/State Budget" 00:26 #1327 WMVS
Panelists: Dan Jones (moderator), Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall explore how Philanthropist Joe Zilber's fifty million dollar donation to the city of Milwaukee will revitalize some of the poorest neighborhoods. Plus, a discussion on the five unsolved murders in Madison and whether a serial killer is on the lose; and, a debate on how the budget repair bill prolongs--doesn't solve the state's budget troubles. R on 5/18 11am

1AM

Charlie Rose "Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez" 00:56 #14100 PBSPL
A conversation with Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, U.S. Army (Ret.). [TVRE] R of 5/16 11:29pm

Rick Steves' Europe "Lisbon and the Algarve" 00:27 #312 (Rpt) APTEX
Experiencing the best of Portugal, Rick Steves starts in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of glorious old, and fun-loving new. Salty sailors' quarters, and wistful Fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recall the glory days, when Vasco da Gama and Magellan made Portugal a world power. Then, he heads for the south coast of travel dreams--the Algarve, to explore the Land's End of Europe--windy and historic Cape Sagres--before savoring pristine beaches and arm-wrestling octopi in the sleepy fishing village of Salema. [TVG]

1:30AM

Passport to Adventure "Colorful Colonial Bermuda" 00:27 #204 (Rpt) APT
Stories of mysterious disappearances in "the triangle," and confusion over its location, make Bermuda one of the most misunderstood islands on earth. It played an important role in American history and early trading between the continents, and today is one of the few remaining British colonies. Mark and Julie delve into Bermuda's seafaring heritage at the "Kings Cup Regatta," where America's Cup captains face off in local Bermudian vessels. Then, they get up close and personal with the friendly residents at Dolphin Quest. [TVG] R on 5/27 7:30am

2AM

Tavis Smiley "Barbara Walters" 00:26 #1400 PBS
Tavis talks with groundbreaking broadcast journalist Barbara Walters. [TVRE] R on 5/19 5pm; 5/20 2:30am

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 5" 00:26 #2705 (Rpt) PBSPL
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs 200 running feet of pre-cast concrete to create a retaining wall that defines the perimeter of the new backyard. Wallpaper historian Richard Nylander helps host Kevin O'Connor date and evaluate the historic wallpaper throughout the house, while general contractor Tom Silva frames for a new window in an old wall. Kevin makes a trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to see how three 19th century buildings are being moved as part of a construction project at Harvard Law School. [TVG] R of 5/5 4pm; 5/8 7pm; 5/10 8am

2:30AM

Tavis Smiley "Pico Iyer/Richard Roundtree" 00:26 #1399 PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Pico Iyer and actor Richard Roundtree. [TVRE] R of 5/16 12:30am; 5/16 2am; 5/16 5pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Annuals for the Garden" 00:28 #712 (Rpt) APTEX
Annuals have to be replanted yearly, but they bring with them the "wow" factor of bold blooms and foliage. Allen makes room in his garden for the annuals and explains which ones are grown from seeds or from nursery plugs. [TVG]

3AM

Washington Week "Clinton & Obama Campaigns/Mccain's Vision/Republic" 00:26 #4746 PBS
Jim Barnes of National Journal examines the state of the Clinton campaign after her landslide win in West Virginia this week and her pledge to continuein the race until the last primaries on June 3. Jeff Zeleny of the New York Times reports on how the Obama campaign is moving closer to the party's nomination with more pledged delegates and popular votes, plus the impact of John Edwards' endorsement. Jackie Calmes of The Wall Street Journal reports on what John McCain has announced are the goals for his presidency and his sweeping, upbeat vision of what the world will look like 2013 if he won the White House this fall. Michael Duffy of TIME Magazine examines the crisis of confidence among Republicans over a series of recent special-election wins by Democrats inIllinois, Louisiana and Mississippi and why it may portend widespread voter rejection in November. [TVRE] R on 5/18 12:30pm

One Stroke Painting with Donna Dewberry "Memory Box" 00:26 #505 (Rpt) APT
Host Donna Dewberry paints violets and leaves on a canvas memory box, to hold someone's treasures--just the thing needed when running out of time to make a scrapbook, while still wanting to preserve keepsakes. [TVG]

3:30AM

Now 00:26 #420 PBS [TVRE]

Paint, Paper and Crafts "Berlin Art Lift" 00:26 #305 NETA (DVS)
Bernie Berlin shows how to create collectibles by making artist trading cards. Bob Nulf shares his wall techniques with storyboards. Joy MacDonell creates a pet lover's dream gift set. [TVG] R on 6/30 5am

4AM

Bill Moyers Journal "A Democratic House Divided" 00:56 #1206 PBS
Bill Moyers interviews Berkeley Law professors Christopher Edley, Jr. and Maria Echaveste. He's for Obama and she's for Clinton. They met working in the Clinton administration and now, having been married for nine years, Edley and Echaveste are both advising their respective candidates. Edley serves as dean and professor of law of UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law, where Echaveste is a lecturer in residence. Also on the program, independent journalist Melody Petersen talks about the dangers of a market-driven pharmaceutical industry, and a Bill Moyers essay on recent resignations of executive appointees. [TVRE] R of 5/16 8pm

America Quilts Creatively "Winter Sampler" 00:26 #606 (Rpt) NETA
Host Shar Jorgenson gets in the holiday spirit, when she shows how to make decorations for the Christmas tree. Sixty-degree diamonds are used to make packages and coasters wrapped with silk ribbon. Perfect bows sitting on point made with a miniature bow-tie pattern make an interesting decoration for the holidays: the same pattern can be used to make pot holders. [TVG]

4:30AM

For Your Home "Friday Night Sandwich Party" 00:26 #1810 (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
Working Moms especially will want to know the tips on throwing a fun Friday Night get-together. Johnson & Wales University Chef Peter Reinhart guests and shares the secrets of great, fun sandwiches. Vicki and Sloan will have step-by-steps on setting the table as well as fast clean-up ideas. [TVG]

5AM

Journal 00:28 #3102 WNVT R of 5/16 5:30pm

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "The Green Kitchen" 00:25 #106 (Rpt) APTEX
"Green" is in. This timely episode will explore ways that food and cooking impact our environment and vise versa. A visit to Cabbage Hill farms in New York, where we?ll learn about a system of sustainable bio-interdependance that may be a model for the coming green age, then head to the nearby Flying Pig restaurant in Westchester, whose mission is to showcase the products of regional and local farmers. We?ll also travel to Spain, where we?ll meet a couple who explain their "eco-gastronomic" philosophy while showing us their organic garden and restaurant. Join us as we meet people across the globe who dare to make a difference with their culinary behaviors. [TVG]

5:30AM

Nightly Business Report "Economic Choices '08/Green Options: Fuel Pt 4" 00:26 #28045 PBS
Darren Gersh interviews Carly Fiorina, Economic Advisor to presumed Repbulican Presidential Candidate John McCain and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Lucy Craft reports from Japan, a country trying to turn new discoveries of methane hydrate--a frozen gas--into energy. Chris Davis, Portfolio Manager of Davis Selected American Shares Fund, is interviewed by NBR anchor Susie Gharib about recent stock market performance, the outlook, and some favorite stock picks. [TVRE] R of 5/16 7:30pm; 5/16 10pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 (Rpt) APTEX
The theme of Allen's Garden Home Retreat is to create an environmentally friendly teaching ground. In this show, Allen covers all of the different green components used in making both the house and garden Earth friendly. [TVG] R on 6/9 3am

6AM

Market to Market 00:27 #3337 CPM [TVRE] R on 5/18 6am

Power Yoga: Mind and Body "Flow - Version Two" 00:26 #114 (Rpt) APTEX
With Warrior I & II, Vinyasa to Down Dog, and Toe grasp with Padangusthasana. [TVG] R of 5/15 6am

6:30AM

Garden Smart "Historic Delaware Mansion Garden" 00:26 #1104 NETA
Garden Smart visits an historic Delaware mansion with gardens that have ranked among the finest examples of French-style gardens in the U.S. (4 of 13) [TVG]

Healthy Body Healthy Mind "Primary Immunodeficiency" 00:26 #810 (Rpt) EPS (DVS)
Each year, several hundred children are born with faulty immune systems, leaving them vulnerable to every germ they encounter. Thousands of adults also have primary immunodeficiency, but don't know it. Unlike the "boy in the bubble" 30 years ago, people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency today can often be successfully treated or even cured. Unfortunately, many cases are being missed--particularly in patients without primary care physicians. In this program, we'll explain why. (10 of 26). [TVG]

7AM

Victory Garden "Friends: Entertain with a Twist" 00:26 #3210 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Host Jamie Durie and gardener Kip Anderson transform a deck; chef Michel Nischan creates colorful and simple crisp appetizers. Co-host Sissy Biggers prepares a fresh Bloody Mary, perfect for entertaining friends. [TVG] R of 5/16 2:29pm

Marriage Uncensored "Love Busters: 6 Ways to Fully Trash Any Marriage" 00:26 #209 KNME
Dr. Bill and Joyce Harley unveil what's behind most marital breakdowns and warn how to avoid a similar fate. (9 of 13) [TVPG]

7:29AM

Living Smart "Childhood Obesity" 00:26 #110 NETA
Gracie Cavnar, founder of Recipe for Success explains how her organization empowers parents, teachers and children to bring healthy, whole foods into their life. Cavnar talks about healthy eating on a budget, foods everyone should avoid, and the importance of including children in the food preparation process. (10 of 13) [TVPG]

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "The Grounds of Taliesin/The Portland Japanese Garden" 00:26 #516H NETA
Frank Lloyd Wright's famous complex is complemented by wonderful grounds and flowering splendor. Jodi Olson visits Wisconsin's Taliesin, and comes away with a sense of awe from these truly extraordinary grounds. Plus, the most famous and authentic Japanese Garden outside Asia flourishes in the perfect growing conditions of Portland, OR. Melinda Myers hosts.

8AM

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 6" 00:26 #2706 (Rpt) PBSPL
Kevin O'Connor meets paint color specialist Ann Pfaff to learn what colors might be appropriate for the Shingle-style house. Back in Newton, general contractor Tom Silva and master carpenter Norm Abram build the 12-foot wall of the new kitchen bump out that will contain a built-in bench for the kitchen table. In the South End of Boston, Kevin visits stained glass designer Jim Anderson at his workshop to see the restoration and rebuilding of the home's four historic windows. [TVG] R on 5/20 2am; 5/24 2am

Men Get Depression 00:56 APTEX
The corrosive effect of depression on the self, relationships and careers is explored through the intimate profiles of a diverse group of men, including a former NFL quarterback, a Fortune 500 CEO, an unemployed Iraq War veteran, a university professor, a pastor and others. [TVG]

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Removing Old Tree/Installing Wood Trim" 00:26 #606 (Rpt) PBSPL
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti come to the rescue when they help a homeowner remove an old tree that threatens to fall on her house. Tom makes a House call to help a homeowner add character to a room by installing wood trim around a plain doorway. [TVG] R of 5/12 2am; 5/15 4pm; 5/15 7:30pm

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Black Pot Demos: Pizza/Fishing on Okauchee Lake: Lures/Disc Golf" 00:26 #2427H WMVS
Charlie and Cindy Overton, of Black Pot Demos, cook up Catalina Walleye at Westward Ho Campground in Sheboygan County. Tom Newbauer fishes for bass and pike on Okauchee Lake and discusses his choice of lures for the location. Debby Wolniak talks with some disc golfers about their disc golf techniques, equipment, game plan and strategy. R of 5/15 8pm

Movie: The Apartment (1960) 02:03 #1063 (Rpt) APT
Jack Lemmon is an ambitious insurance clerk who lets his married bosses use his bachelor pad for their trysts. He runs into trouble, when he finds himself sharing an interest in the girlfriend of his callous boss, Jeff Sheldrake. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Jack Kruschen also star. (B&W) R on 5/17 10:29pm

9:30AM

Hometime "Drying Out A Basement" 00:26 #2124 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Dean, Miriam and the crew take a damp basement area and prepare it for upgrading into comfortable living space. [TVG] R of 5/10 4pm; 5/14 4pm

10AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Dazzling Daffodils" 00:28 #701 (Rpt) APTEX
Allen showcases his new "Daffodil Hill" where each fall, thousands of new bulbs emerge from the fertile soil in a delightful show of cheery blooms. [TVG]

10:30AM

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Clams" 00:26 #320 (Rpt) APT
The Pences show us how to find and prepare the best clams for a scrumptious seafood dinner. Clams Steamed with Brown Butter and Tomatoes, and Pasta with Spicy Red Clam Sauce. [TVG]

11AM

Martin Yan's China "Schoolmates Today" 00:26 #116 (Rpt) APTEX
At his primary school reunion, Martin encounters a group of Americans, one of whom had a relative who taught at the school 80 years ago. Then, he and his classmates revisit the neighborhood, lunching at a modest spot and dining at one of the best Cantonese restaurants. Recipes: sweet char su pork with cucumbers and seafood "over the cloud". (16 of 26) [TVG] R of 5/10 1pm

11:06AM

Germans In America "Into The Promised Land" 00:52 #101 (Rpt) NETA (DVS)
The German-American history is brought to life in this first of four parts that recounts the stories of German immigrants to the United States. The Munks family of Missouri travels to Germany in search of the birthplace of their ancestors who left Germany in hope of escaping poverty, years of failed harvests, and political repression. (1 of 4) [TVG] R of 5/11 11pm

11:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Beach Blanket Barbecue" 00:26 #603 APTEX
Rick and his family create a little Mexican seaside nirvana right in their Chicago backyard. The food is as inviting as the mood, because it all comes from the grill, starting with Rick's Grilled Garlic and Orange Guacamole, which gets its smoky flavor from flame-seared onions, garlic and jalapenos. Then come Grilled Mussels, cooked right on the grill grates, topped with tomatillo salsa and served as a passed appetizer. The main event is succulent Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Adobado marinated in sweet-spicy ancho chile adobo, grilled and served whole and sizzling, with a potatoes and onions, cooked in a "hobo-pack" right on the grill. (3 of 13) [TVG] R on 5/17 2:30pm

Noon

Everyday Food "Everyday Elegance" 00:26 #402 (Rpt) PBSPL
Allie delights everyone with steak with wine sauce and potato gratin. Today's "Have You Tried?" ingredient is hazelnuts. Their distinct, rich flavor and fantastic crunch are perfect for Sarah's scallops with hazelnut brown butter, served with crisp lemon green beans on the side. Margot prepares lamb chops with mint sauce and mushrooms. Emma bakes festive and delicious frosted chocolate buttermilk cupcakes. Lucinda prepares two fast, no-cook recipes: smoked salmon on thick-cut potato chips and herbed bocconcini. [TVG] R on 5/22 2:29pm

America Sews With Sue Hausmann "Making Fabric from Thread" 00:26 #2601 NETA (DVS)
Guest Joyce Drexler explores the art of "weaving" fabric on the sewing machine. Plus, tips on how to create one of a kind fabrics stitching with different fibers, and projects with unique fabric. Quick Project: Diamond Quilting with Jill Repp. [TVG] R on 7/17 5am

12:30PM

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Anatomy of a Meal: Paul Bartolotta" 00:26 #215 (Rpt) APTEX
Chef Paul shows the fresh ingredients and classic techniques behind his Italian cuisine. (15 of 20) [TVG] R of 5/8 8:30am

Quilting Arts "Home Decor" 00:26 #109 (Rpt) NETA (DVS)
Tips for showing off your quilting skills on easy yet artful coasters. Carol Ault highlights felted bowls sure to find a home in any decor. Andrea Bishop incorporates houses and scenes digitally. Then learn what a difference thread weight makes when stitching Redwork or other outline style quilting with Sue Hausmann. Lastly, create tiebacks using the Dresden tool with Michele Muska. (9 of 13) [TVG]

1PM

Taste of New York "Wine" 00:26 #102 (Rpt) NETA
Susan Hunt travels from the tip of Long Island to the brink of Niagara Falls as she delves into New York's internationally acclaimed wineries. Plus Chef Dan Martello prepares a riesling braised cabbage and bratwurst dish. (2 of 13) [TVG]

Martin Yan's China "The Naxi People" 00:26 #117 APTEX
Martin visits the Naxi people of Suhe, in Southwestern China. There, he savors the traditional food of this ethnic minority group and takes in the spectacular scenery under Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Recipes: braised wild mushrooms and red and gold fried rice. (17 of 26) [TVG] R on 5/24 11:01am

1:29PM

Taste of New York "Finger Lakes East" 00:26 #107 NETA
Susan Hunt delves into the heart of the Finger Lakes and discovers why it is fast becoming known as the Napa Valley of the East. Plus Chef Dan Martello prepares a maple glazed onion and goat cheese tart. (7 of 13) [TVG] R on 6/21 1pm

1:30PM

Venture North "Kayak Club, Longear Sunfish, Plein-Air Painter" 00:26 #2701 (Rpt) WDSE (DVS)
Grand Rapids, MN--the Itasca Kayakers seek out adventure and camaraderie in a fleet of sleek little boats. Bemidji, MN--researchers document new populations of Longear sunfish in the shallows of Turtle River Lake with. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI--experience the inspiring and renewing effects of the National Park's "Artist in Residence" program through the paintings of Arna Rennan. [TVG]

1:59PM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "Stewing" 00:26 #112 (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares: South Miami Cuban Stew, Shrimp & Potato Stew with Fresh Fennel, Greens Stew. [TVG]

2PM

NOVA "Walk to Beautiful" 00:56 #3506H PBS (DVS)
A difficult journey that begins in hopelessness and shame for thousands of women in Ethiopia ends in a productive new life in this award-winning documentary produced by Mary Olive Smith. Filmed in a starkly beautiful landscape, the film juxtaposes the isolated lives of village women who are outcasts because of their medical condition, with the faraway hospital that offers a miracle after a long and arduous trek--a "walk to beautiful". The film tells the personal stories of rural women who make their way to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, seeking treatment for obstetric fistula, a life-shattering complication of childbirth that was once common in the pre-industrial United States but that is now relegated to the poorest regions of the world. [TVPG]

2:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Beach Blanket Barbecue" 00:26 #603 APTEX
Rick and his family create a little Mexican seaside nirvana right in their Chicago backyard. The food is as inviting as the mood, because it all comes from the grill, starting with Rick's Grilled Garlic and Orange Guacamole, which gets its smoky flavor from flame-seared onions, garlic and jalapenos. Then come Grilled Mussels, cooked right on the grill grates, topped with tomatillo salsa and served as a passed appetizer. The main event is succulent Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Adobado marinated in sweet-spicy ancho chile adobo, grilled and served whole and sizzling, with a potatoes and onions, cooked in a "hobo-pack" right on the grill. (3 of 13) [TVG] R of 5/17 11:30am

3PM

Nature "Prince of the Alps" 00:56 #2513H PBS (DVS)
High in the Austrian Alps, a female red deer, a leader in her herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince among the other calves. The two are at the center of a wilderness story that features not only the wild alpine herds of majestic red deer, but also a variety of other wildlife that lives in the mountains, including roe deer, ibex, fox, chamois and marmots. [TVPG] R of 5/13 10pm

Made In Spain "How They Cook Back Home" 00:26 #101 (Rpt) PBSPL
Chef Jose Andres prepares scallops in their shells with Albarino white wine and visits the dramatic seafood farms of this northwestern region. Back home, he steams mussels with bay leaf and serves them with potatoes and Spanish smoked paprika. He returns to Galicia to watch the magical cooking of the legendary Spanish potato tortilla, or omelet. (1 of 26) [TVG]

3:29PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Fish on the Grill" 00:26 #819 APT
Christopher Kimball and his crew fire up the grill to make delicious charcoal-grilled blackened red snapper and glazed grilled salmon. Equipment test: grill mitts. (19 of 26) [TVG] R on 5/29 2pm; 6/14 4pm; 7/11 8:30am

4PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes" 00:26 #816 (Rpt) APT
In the Test Kitchen, Christopher Kimball and his team create New York-style crumb cake and blueberry boy bait, a Yankee-style coffee cake. Taste test: hot cocoa. Equipment test: cake pans. (16 of 26) [TVG] R on 7/8 8:30am

Hometime "Mother-In-Law Apartment" 00:26 #2125 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Dean, Miriam and the HOMETIME crew put in trim, cabinets, and countertops for a lower level apartment. [TVG] R on 5/21 4pm; 5/24 9:30am

4:30PM

New Yankee Workshop "Router 101, Pt. 1" 00:26 #1806 (Rpt) PBSPL
Ever since the ubiquitous power tools were invented many years ago, craftsworkers like host Norm Abram have been devising ways to use routers for a wide variety of useful tasks. Norm begins this special two-part program with a demonstration of both the standard base and the plunge-type routers. He also shows some of his favorite bits for creating both simple and complex edges on his projects. Then, Norm turns to the task of making perfect mortises for hinges, by creating a jig that allows even a novice to achieve perfect results every time. Next, he uses the router and builds another home-built jig to form precise dadoes in shelf standards--elements he might build for a bookcase project. [TVG] R on 5/23 4pm

4:31PM

Sara's Weeknight Meals "Breakfast for Dinner" 00:26 #104 APTEX
Sara Moulton prepares Egg, Canadian Bacon and Cheddar Biscuit Sandwiches--they're really easy and fast. Eggs Baked in Ham Cups with Sofrito are so beautiful, they're good enough for company. Sara's Green Chile and Zucchini Quiche has a surprise crust that's perfect for the pastry-impaired. (4 of 20) [TVG] R of 5/11 2pm; 5/14 2pm

5PM

Lidia's Italy "Rolling with Nonna Lisa" 00:26 #202 APTEX
It's a taste of family history when Lidia visits Gaeta and spends time with Corrado's Nonna Lisa. There she learns the secrets to the perfect tiella--a cousin to deep dish pizza. Back in the kitchen, Tanya joins in to help recreate Nonna Lisa's tiella with escarole, olives and capers. Then for dessert, it's fried cream and an icy espresso frappe. (2 of 26) [TVG] R on 5/18 1:30pm

Moment of Luxury "The Latin Tradition of Handmade Luxury" 00:26 #104 WLIW
Host Bill Stubbs travels to the heart of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, founded in 1565. The colonial city's cathedrals, haciendas, cobblestone streets and open-air markets are the backdrop for traditional artisans of all kinds. Back home, Bill visits a friend in Houston who has incorporated wonderful artifacts from San Miguel into her home, and explains how to integrate travel discoveries into daily life. (4 of 13) [TVG]

5:29PM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Wonderful Wildflowers" 00:28 #705 (Rpt) APTEX
Allen has high hopes for a new seed mix designed especially for drought prone areas. [TVG] R on 6/14 10am

5:30PM

Tracks Ahead Travels "Meitetsu/Meiji Museum/Texas State RR/Sumpter Valley RR/Miniature Wonderland" 00:28 #102H MPTV
In Nagoya, Japan, a ride on the Panorama cars of the Meitetsu Commuter line transports visitors to a museum dedicated to keeping the old architecture of Japan intact. In east Texas, where steam is still king, a magnificent ride is taken through the piney woods. On a trip to eastern Oregon, a dedicated group of volunteers work to preserve the steam heritage of the gold fields. And in Hamburg, Germany, the largest HO layout in the world is visited. (2 of 9) R on 7/26 5:30pm

6PM

Classic Gospel "John Starnes/Anthony Burger/Blackwood Brothers" 00:56 #113 (Rpt) NETA
John Starnes steps it up with "Let's All Go Down To The River," and Anthony Burger's piano work dazzles on "The Hallelujah Chorus." Members of the famed Blackwood Brothers demonstrate why they have attained gospel royalty with patriarch James offering "I Want To Be More Like Jesus," and next-generation Terry singing "So High." Bill Gaither hosts this final program of the season. [TVG]

Animal Attractions TV "Perfect Pet Photos/Life-Saver Pet/Chihuahuas" 00:28 #213 EPS (DVS)
It's a mad world as Coach Ronald White attempts to tame Mad Max; how to make your pet look perfect in photos; the inspiring story of a hairy, slobbering, four-legged guardian angel. Chihuahuas are the featured dog. [TVG]

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

Saturday May 17, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:50:42

6:30PM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Patagonia: Mt. Fitz Roy" 00:26 #109 (Rpt) APTEX
Rugged Patagonia offers Himalayan-quality drama in a small package. Just above El Chalten, South America's unofficial trekking capital, rises the jagged silhouette of Mt. Fitz Roy--revered and iconic in the world of mountaineering and photographed thousands of times. Art sets off in search of a different and unique view of the peak. En route, he treks through an ancient forest, fords an icy river, goes under a glacier and traverses one of the largest ice caps in the world. (Pt. 9 of 13). [TVG] R on 6/26 7:30am; 7/15 7:30am

7PM

Lawrence Welk Show "Big Band Sounds" 00:57 #1137 OETA
This happy, light-hearted show opens with the cast dancing down the aisles of the TV studio singing "We Can Make Music" and shaking hands with members of the audience en route. Guy and Ralna sing "I Can't Stop Loving You." Once on stage, Anacani sings "Spanish Eyes," and Clay Hart sings a hit song of the year which became almost a national anthem, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree." Ralna brings the show to an emotional high with a spine-tingling rendition of her most-requested and signature song, "How Great Thou Art." Guest: Bill Thrash. R on 5/18 3pm

Movie: Hello Dolly (1969) 02:24 #1068 APT
Lavish screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical stars Barbra Streisand as the turn-of-the-century New York matchmaker who falls for client Walter Matthau. Michael Crawford and Louis Armstrong also star, and a score that includes "Before the Parade Passes By," "Just Leave Everything to Me" and the title song, add to the fun. R on 5/18 10am; 6/14 10:30pm

8PM

Last of the Summer Wine "Jurassic No Parking" 00:29 #203 (Rpt) BBCWO
Howard gets Truly, Clegg, and Billy to select a suitable surprise birthday present for Marina. They happen upon a despondent Barry, who has won a model dinosaur in a competition and has been instructed by Glenda to get rid of it because of its size.

8:30PM

Open All Hours "Squeeky Shop Bike" 00:29 #116 (Rpt)
Granville (David Jason) is in a philosophical and amorous frame of mind, but the rickety old shop bike cramps his style as the local Romeo--particularly when it develops a nasty squeek! Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) administers repairs to the bike, and sustains some unpleasant injuries in the process. (16 of 25)

9:01PM

Seasoned Traveler "Puerto Rico" 00:26 #211 (Rpt) 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]

9:30PM

Rudy Maxa's World "Rajasthan" 00:26 #102 APTEX
Jaipur, the "Pink City," provided the Mughal Empire with its generals even as its civilians were building some of the world's great temples and palaces. Here travelers find the Hawa Mahal, the Hall of Winds, built with red and pink sandstone. One of Rajasthan's other great cities, Jodhpur, is less know to the world, even though it loaned its name to a style of riding breeches. Maxa goes into the royal rooms behind the sandstone walls of the Mehrangarh Fort, perched high above the city. In the back streets of Jodhpur, cameras find the enormous furniture industry that collects and refurbishes heirloom furniture that make their way to stores around the world. In the dusty countryside outside of Jodhpur, villagers who have never have seen a Westerner invite Rudy Maxa into their modest homes, and the maharajah of Jodhpur explains why his palace is now a hotel. (2 of 13) [TVG] R on 6/16 12; 7/12 6pm; 7/23 2:30am

McLaughlin Group "Hillary's Big Win in West Virginia: Can she now win the nomination?" 00:27 #2620 WTTW
Panelists: Eleanor Clift, Newsweek; Pat Buchanan, MSNBC; Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune; Monica Crowley, Syndicated Radio Commentator. [TVRE] R on 5/18 6pm

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Austin City Limits "The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky" 00:56 #3302H (Rpt) 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 of 5/15 11pm

John McLaughlin's One on One "Meditation and Mindfulness" 00:27 #2350 APT
John McLaughlin joins guests Jon Kabat-Zinn, Meditation Expert. [TVG]

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Movie: The Apartment (1960) 02:03 #1063 (Rpt) APT
Jack Lemmon is an ambitious insurance clerk who lets his married bosses use his bachelor pad for their trysts. He runs into trouble, when he finds himself sharing an interest in the girlfriend of his callous boss, Jeff Sheldrake. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Jack Kruschen also star. (B&W) R of 5/17 9am

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Only Fools and Horses "Chance of a Lunchtime" 00:49 #008 (Rpt) BBCW
Del's latest moneyspinner (he hopes) are 1,000 musical doorbells which play the National Anthem. Unfortunately 'Long Live Swaziland' is not likely to go down too well in Peckham-- even with Rodney to help shift them in the market (the plonker has lost his job). Raquel, meanwhile, is rehearsing for Shakespeare's "As You Like It". But when she tells Del she has something to tell him, it is not the result of her audition. (Series 7, 2 of 6)

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