Saturday May 17, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:55:44

Midnight

V-Me Noticias February {V-Me} "2/7/08 Part 7" 00:02 #035 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/24 12; 5/31 12; 6/7 12

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Brave and Strong" 00:28 #1710 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Eric Kloss, the jazz saxophonist who is blind, talks about how loving people in his life have helped him be brave and strong. [TVY] R on 5/18 12noon; 5/19 12

Ciao Italia "Orecchiette--Little Ears" 00:26 #1613 (Rpt) NETA
Mary Ann meets a true artist in Altamura, Italy when 73 year-old Vincenza teaches her how to make Orrecchiette. After making the pasta dough by hand with her niece, Lina, Vincenza makes "little ears" lightning quick. Mary Ann gives it a try under her watchful eye, gets approval and then goes nella cucina to make Orrecchiette with Broccoli Rape and Orrecchiette with Cauliflower. [TVG] R of 5/16 6am; 5/16 12noon; 5/16 6pm

12:02AM

Oppenheimer Presenta 00:50 #055 {VME} R on 5/17 5pm

12:30AM

Teletubbies "Rollerblading" 00:28 #135 (Rpt) PBS
The Teletubbies have lost Po's scooter. Where's it gone? Some children have great fun rollerblading with their mom. Then something happens to Dipsy's hat. [TVY] R on 5/18 12:30pm; 5/19 12:30am

Food Trip with Todd English "New York: A Lotta Bread" 00:27 #110 (Rpt) APTEX
Todd English goes on a cooking vacation to Emilia-Romagna. First, a medieval food walk finds Todd roaming the vaulted streets of Bologna La Grassa to learn about this historic city and its cuisine. Then, Todd ventures into the countryside to experience a pheasant hunt and enjoys locally crafted tortellini with a hearty pheasant ragu. What could add to this rich experience? Truffles-and a visit to Savigno, known as the citta di tartufo. Back at Tuscany at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Todd creates a beautiful dish inspired by his trip: pheasant-stuffed pasta topped with delicate white truffles. [TVG] R on 6/14 9:30am; 6/14 3:30pm; 6/14 9:30pm

1AM

Gates of the Arctic: Alaska's Brooks Range 00:56 APTEX (DVS)
The vast and remote Brooks Range, a mountain chain stretching across northern Alaska and into Canada's Yukon Territory, inspired a national wilderness-protection movement with its pristine vistas and habitats teeming with wildlife. Narrated by award-winning actress Glenn Close, one of the most remote and pristine places in North America is explored, highlighting its inhabitants, culture, and history. The few travelers fortunate enough to visit the Brooks Range share their experiences, while stunning high-definition photography captures several brief and unexpected encounters some of region's diverse animal life and a few of its exceptional local characters. [TVG]

Paginas Del New York Times 00:50 #108 {VME} R on 5/17 6pm

Reading Rainbow "June 29, 1999" 00:29 #1005 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Far-fetched fact and fiction are explored in this story by David Wiesner. A science project apparently gone awry leads to a whimsical world of science fiction...or is it fact? LeVar Burton hosts. [TVY] R on 5/18 1pm; 5/19 1am

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] R of 5/16 7am; 5/16 1pm; 5/16 7pm

1:30AM

AIR: America's Investigative Reports "Charity Begins at Home" 00:20 #112 (Rpt) {VME} [TVPG] R of 5/16 7:02pm

Between the Lions "Giants and Cubs" 00:28 #129 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Leona thinks scary giants are coming into the library to clobber lion cubs. [TVY] R on 5/18 5am; 5/18 1:30pm; 5/18 5pm

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 of 5/16 7:30am; 5/16 1:30pm; 5/16 7:30pm

2AM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9130 PBS [TVRE] R of 5/16 9pm

Wide Angle "Class of 2006" 00:54 #503 (Rpt) {VME} R of 5/16 10:02pm

Curious George "Curious George Sinks The Pirates/This Little Pig" 00:28 #217 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
It's not all smooth sailing when Hundley dreams he is a ship captain who runs into some pirates. [TVY] R on 5/18 2pm; 5/19 2am

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 5/12 8am; 5/12 2pm; 5/12 8pm

2:30AM

Cyberchase "Designing Mr. Perfect" 00:28 #503 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Frustrated that she can't find Mr. Perfect, The Wicked Witch sets out to design him, by turning a frog into her Prince Charming. Unknowingly, however, Wicked captures and transforms Digit instead of a frog. Her sympathetic wand, Wanda (Danica McKellar), secretly alerts the CyberSquad who jump into action. Their problems multiply when a jealous Hacker kidnaps their cyboid pal. [TVY] R on 5/18 2:30pm; 5/19 2:30am; 7/15 2:30pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Annuals for the Garden" 00:28 #712 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] R of 5/16 8:30am; 5/16 2:30pm; 5/16 8:30pm

3AM

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 10pm

La Plaza Conversaciones Con María Hinojosa "Yareli Arizmendi & Sergio Arau" 00:26 #101 (Rpt) {VME} R on 7/25 6:02pm; 7/26 3am

Arthur "Muffy's Art Attack/Tales from the Crib" 00:28 #808 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
A kinetic sculptor teaches Muffy about art. D.W. helps Vicita trade in her crib for a bed. [TVY] R on 5/18 5:30am; 5/18 3pm; 5/18 5:30pm

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] R of 5/16 9am; 5/16 3pm; 5/16 9pm

3:30AM

Tavis Smiley "Pico Iyer/Richard Roundtree" 00:26 #1399 PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Pico Iyer and actor Richard Roundtree. [TVRE] R on 5/19 11:30am

The Science on the NewsHour 00:25 #103 (Rpt) {VME} R on 7/7 6:02pm; 7/8 3am; 7/11 6:32pm

WordGirl "Coupon Madness/When Life Gives You Potatoes...." 00:28 #103 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press. [TVY] R on 5/18 3:30pm; 5/19 3:30am; 6/30 3:30pm

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; 6/30 11am; 6/30 5pm

4AM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "The Intimate Machine" 00:56 #1303 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
They're called personal computers, but human interactions with them are utterly impersonal, via keyboard and mouse. Host Alan Alda gets to communicate with computers that know who he is, where he is, what he's doing, and even how he's feeling. The ultimate such computer--actually a cute and cuddly robot--is being developed in a unique collaboration between Hollywood and MIT. [TVG] R on 5/17 10am; 5/17 4pm; 5/17 10pm

Animal Park: Wild in Africa 00:43 #006 (Rpt) {VME} R on 7/25 5pm; 7/26 4am

Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "3-2-1 Blast-Off!" 00:28 #101 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ruff is frazzled. He needs more time to get his first show ready, but unfortunately, he's live on the air right now! What to do? The show must go on! Ruff sends three FETCHers to meet a big star. They arrive at the Museum of Science to discover that the star is the sun, and that they're about to blast off on an amazing space race. Can they rush through a city-sized scale model of the solar system--using trains, boats, cabs, and a three-wheeled bike--before time runs out?! First program in a 20-part season. [TVY] R on 5/18 4pm; 5/19 4am; 7/21 4pm

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] R of 5/16 10am; 5/16 4pm; 5/16 10pm

4:30AM

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Tough Enough/Stars In Your Eyes" 00:28 #117 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
T-Bone decides to toughen up. Charley gets a new telescope but doesn't bring it to Emily's party. [TVY] R on 5/18 4:30pm; 5/19 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] R of 5/16 10:30am; 5/16 4:30pm; 5/16 10:30pm

5AM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Forever Wild?" 00:56 #1304 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
What exactly does it take to make wild places work the way they must? How can one manage a South African game park so the rhinos inside behave as if the land is as wild as ever? How can bison help return an Oklahoma cattle ranch to the prairie it once was? This episode includes the first important results to emerge from research being conducted inside Biosphere 2 in Arizona. Now completely reorganized as a climate research institute, with facilities like no other in the world, Biosphere explores the reactions of miniature wild ecosystems like rainforests and coral reefs to the kinds of global atmospheres that may be experienced 50 or 100 years from now. [TVG] R on 5/17 11am; 5/17 5pm

Visions of Italy: Northern Style {V-Me} 00:50 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/17 3pm; 5/19 4am

Between the Lions "Step By Step" 00:28 #404 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The lions find a treasure map that belonged to Barnaby B. Busterfield III, and go hunting for library treasure. Guest stars: India.Arie, Brian McKnight, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Designated Reader: Melissa Etheridge. Key word: step. Target vowel: short e. [TVY] R on 5/17 1:30pm; 5/17 5pm; 5/18 1:30am

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] R on 5/17 11am; 5/17 5pm; 5/17 11pm

5:30AM

Arthur "Flea to Be You and Me/Kiss and Tell" 00:28 #809 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Pal is itching from an Italian circus flea named Pepe. D.W. wants to be kissed by a boy. [TVY] R on 5/17 3pm; 5/17 5:30pm; 5/18 3am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 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 5/17 11:30am; 5/17 5:30pm; 5/17 11:30pm

6AM

NOVA "Walk to Beautiful" 00:56 #3506 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] R on 5/17 12noon; 5/17 6pm

Aire Yoga "Aire Yoga #11" 00:50 #111 (Rpt) {VME} R on 6/4 6am; 7/2 6am; 7/26 6am

WordWorld "Pig's Present/Tick Tock Space Clock" 00:28 #115 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld, a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 5/17 6pm; 5/28 6am; 5/28 6pm

Cultivating Life "Grass" 00:26 #105 (Rpt) APTEX
Grass grows up! From maintaining a border of ornamental grasses, to simple lawn care, how to grow one's own is shown. Plus: the return of grass-fed cattle, cooking with lemongrass, learning how to build with bamboo, and some mowers that leave the mind reeling. Host: Sean Conway. [TVG] R on 5/17 12noon; 5/17 6pm; 5/18 12

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "My Friend Will Bee Right Back/Learning to Fly" 00:28 #105 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob befriends a bee named Stripey. Winslow tries to fly and challenges Burdette to a competition. [TVY] R on 5/17 6:30pm

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Living Off The Land" 00:25 #109 (Rpt) APTEX
From organic foods to exotic fruits, stories about chefs and laymen alike who use only the freshest, purest natural ingredients to create delicious and unusual recipes. Crisscrossing the globe, a visit to a couple in Maine that have been changing the face of American farming with their cutting edge cold weather harvesting techniques. Also a stop in Lima, Peru where fish is caught in the Amazon, and an exploration of the incredible offerings of a garden in western France. Join us as we learn how local products and traditions influence cuisine around the world. [TVG] R on 5/17 12:30pm; 5/17 6:30pm; 5/18 12:30am

7AM

Adirondacks 01:56 PBS
The Adirondack Park sprawls across six million acres in Upstate New York. Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined, it is by far the largest park in the lower 48 states. Yet it is the only one on the continent in which large human populations live and whose land is divided almost evenly between protected wilderness and privately owned tracts. This patchwork pattern of land ownership has created an utterly unique place. The story of the Adirondacks is told through a series of passionate characters, each with a distinct perspective. [TVG]

Lunar Jim "Rover’s Big Dig" 00:22 #112 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/19 7am; 6/16 12noon; 7/11 7am

Sesame Street "Rock Sitter for Rocco" 00:58 #4097 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly agrees to take care of Rocco and tells her the story of "Goldirock and the Three Bears." [TVY] R on 5/17 10am; 5/17 7pm; 5/17 10pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Not Easy Being Green" 00:28 #604 (Rpt) APTEX
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith is building a Garden Home that is a "greener" construction. He is using materials that are easy on the earth and still function well in the landscape. Learn about some of the environmentally sound solutions Allen is applying to his Garden Home. [TVG] R on 5/17 1pm; 5/17 7pm; 5/18 1am

7:30AM

Franny's Feet "Bright Idea/Iguana Play Paddleball" 00:28 #112 (Rpt) {VME} R on 6/2 7:30am; 7/25 7:30am

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Decadent Organic Diary" 00:26 #325 (Rpt) APT
Caprial and John visit an all-organic dairy and come across products that lend amazing flavor and aroma to their creations. Mushroom Dip with Truffle Oil, Basil Sour Cream Dressing, and Grilled Lamb Chops with Cumin Yogurt Sauce. [TVG] R on 5/17 1:30pm; 5/17 7:30pm; 5/18 1:30am

8AM

Connie The Cow "Connie and the Stork, The Race, Connie and the But" 00:21 #1012 (Rpt) {VME} R on 7/9 8am

Curious George "Curious George, Web Master/The Big Sleepy" 00:28 #216 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
George uses tarps, trees and his web spinning skills to protect a newly painted statue in the park. [TVY] R on 5/17 8pm

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Delicious Indigenous" 00:25 #114 (Rpt) APTEX
What happens when indigenous ingredients meet passionate food lovers? A Peruvian chef transforms local fruits and vegetables into haute cuisine. An aboriginal community keeps their outback traditions alive and thriving; a French-born chef forages for seaweed on the Irish coast, and in Seattle, Washington, a look at a large saltwater clam that can live up to 140 years and weighs up to ten pounds. [TVG] R on 5/17 2pm; 5/17 8pm; 5/18 2am

8:30AM

Rubbadubbers "Reg In Squareworld, Make Or Break, Amelia The Dive" 00:22 #019 (Rpt) {VME}

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Clifford's Big Surprise/Ears Have It" 00:28 #116 PBS (DVS)
T-Bone is afraid of a celebration's loud noises. Everyone plans a surprise party for Clifford. [TVY] R on 5/17 8:30pm

Cultivating Life "Sun" 00:26 #220 (Rpt) APTEX
From plants that can bake in the sun and cooking with sunchokes, Cultivating Life lets the sun shine in. Plus kinetic art that changes with the movement of the sun and wind. [TVG] R on 5/17 2:30pm; 5/17 8:30pm; 5/18 2:30am

9AM

Gates of the Arctic: Alaska's Brooks Range 00:56 APTEX (DVS)
The vast and remote Brooks Range, a mountain chain stretching across northern Alaska and into Canada's Yukon Territory, inspired a national wilderness-protection movement with its pristine vistas and habitats teeming with wildlife. Narrated by award-winning actress Glenn Close, one of the most remote and pristine places in North America is explored, highlighting its inhabitants, culture, and history. The few travelers fortunate enough to visit the Brooks Range share their experiences, while stunning high-definition photography captures several brief and unexpected encounters some of region's diverse animal life and a few of its exceptional local characters. [TVG]

Five Minutes More 00:05 #112 (Rpt) {VME} R on 6/17 11am; 7/15 9am

Super Why! "The Emperor's New Clothes" 00:28 #120 PBS
The Super Readers meet an Emperor whose clothes seem to be invisible. [TVY] R on 5/17 9pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Garden Home Construction" 00:28 #601 (Rpt) APTEX
P. Allen Smith does the walking for you at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. Over 1,600 leading homebuilder suppliers representing 300 industry categories show off their newest products. Allen discovers some key products that will help to make his Garden Home as "green" as possible. [TVG] R on 5/17 3pm; 5/17 9pm; 5/18 3am

9:05AM

Honk Toot & Swo Swoosh 00:05 #145 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:06am; 6/20 11:47am; 7/16 11:36am

9:10AM

Honk Toot & Swo Swoosh 00:05 #146 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:11am; 6/23 11:36am; 7/16 11:41am

9:16AM

Honk Toot & Swo Swoosh 00:05 #147 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:17am; 6/23 11:41am; 7/16 11:47am

9:21AM

Honk Toot & Swo Swoosh 00:05 #148 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:22am; 6/23 11:47am; 7/17 11:36am

9:30AM

Nouki and Friends {V-Me} "Nouky Es Demasiado Goloso" 00:05 #006 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/20 9:30am; 6/25 9:30am

Dragon Tales "Rise and Bloom/Super Snow Day" 00:28 #302 PBS (DVS)
Max helps the Burting Blossoms shake off their sleepiness. The gang goes sledding on Snowy Summit. [TVY] R on 5/17 9:30pm

Cultivating Life "Harvest" 00:26 #225 (Rpt) APTEX
From harvesting cranberries on the Cape to a Northern California program teaching schoolchildren about growing their own vegetables and fruit, Americans are connecting to locally grown produce like never before. Plus, simple ideas for fall entertaining, cool season crops, building a compost bin and grilling a turkey. [TVG] R on 5/17 3:30pm; 5/17 9:30pm; 5/18 3:30am

9:35AM

Dougie In Disguise 00:07 #1034 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:41am; 7/17 9:36am

9:42AM

Dougie In Disguise 00:07 #1035 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 9:49am; 6/24 9:35am; 7/17 9:44am

9:50AM

Dougie In Disguise 00:07 #1036 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/30 9:35am; 6/24 9:43am; 7/17 9:52am

10AM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "The Intimate Machine" 00:56 #1303 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
They're called personal computers, but human interactions with them are utterly impersonal, via keyboard and mouse. Host Alan Alda gets to communicate with computers that know who he is, where he is, what he's doing, and even how he's feeling. The ultimate such computer--actually a cute and cuddly robot--is being developed in a unique collaboration between Hollywood and MIT. [TVG] R on 5/17 4pm; 5/17 10pm

Henry's World {V-Me} 00:30 #112 (Rpt) R on 5/29 10am; 7/4 10am

Sesame Street "Rock Sitter for Rocco" 00:58 #4097 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly agrees to take care of Rocco and tells her the story of "Goldirock and the Three Bears." [TVY] R on 5/17 7pm; 5/17 10pm

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Chocolate Alchemy" 00:26 #324 (Rpt) APT
Caprial visits one of the only organic chocolate producers in the country and comes home with chocolate-infused ideas for connoisseurs. Smokey Black Bean Soup with Chocolate, and Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate Nib Crust. [TVG] R on 5/17 4pm; 5/17 10pm; 5/18 4am

10:30AM

The Hoobs "Pairs" 00:23 #076 (Rpt) {VME} R on 6/12 10:30am; 7/18 10:30am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "H2O" 00:26 #104 (Rpt) APTEX
Water, an essential element of life that has influenced cuisines around the world. From the oyster-rich shores of Seattle's Puget Sound to a specialty shop serving hundreds of imported mineral waters in Rome's railway station, see how this versatile ingredient has evolved into so much more than a thirst quencher. Dive in and discover how chefs think about the use of water, and the ways in which it sustains, enhances, and sometimes even transforms their recipes. [TVG] R on 5/17 4:30pm; 5/17 10:30pm; 5/18 4:30am

11AM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Forever Wild?" 00:56 #1304 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
What exactly does it take to make wild places work the way they must? How can one manage a South African game park so the rhinos inside behave as if the land is as wild as ever? How can bison help return an Oklahoma cattle ranch to the prairie it once was? This episode includes the first important results to emerge from research being conducted inside Biosphere 2 in Arizona. Now completely reorganized as a climate research institute, with facilities like no other in the world, Biosphere explores the reactions of miniature wild ecosystems like rainforests and coral reefs to the kinds of global atmospheres that may be experienced 50 or 100 years from now. [TVG] R on 5/17 5pm

Five Minutes More 00:05 #113 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/24 9am; 6/18 11am; 7/16 9am

Caillou "Caillou The Helper" 00:28 #317 (Rpt) PBS (DVS) [TVY] R on 5/17 11pm

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] R on 5/17 5pm; 5/17 11pm

11:05AM

Baby Triplets "Where's Annie?" 00:06 #035 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 11:12am; 6/23 11:19am; 7/17 11:06am

11:12AM

Baby Triplets "What A Nice Sand Castle!" 00:06 #036 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/29 11:19am; 6/24 11:06am; 7/17 11:12am

11:18AM

Baby Triplets "I Don't Like It!" 00:06 #037 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/30 11:06am; 6/24 11:12am; 7/17 11:19am

11:30AM

Cyberchase 00:20 #308 (Rpt) {VME} [TVY] R on 6/8 7am

Barney & Friends "Let's Go for a Ride!" 00:28 #816 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mario's toy car and BJ's remote-controlled car prompt a discussion of cars, and then buses for a fun-filled day of pretend play. [TVY] R on 5/17 11:30pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 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 5/17 5:30pm; 5/17 11:30pm; 6/8 9am

Noon

NOVA "Walk to Beautiful" 00:56 #3506 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] R on 5/17 6pm

The Unteachables 00:49 #004 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/19 3pm; 6/14 12noon; 6/16 3pm

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Brave and Strong" 00:28 #1709 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mister Rogers talks about children's feelings about immunization and gets one himself at the doctor's. [TVY] R on 5/18 12

Cultivating Life "Grass" 00:26 #105 (Rpt) APTEX
Grass grows up! From maintaining a border of ornamental grasses, to simple lawn care, how to grow one's own is shown. Plus: the return of grass-fed cattle, cooking with lemongrass, learning how to build with bamboo, and some mowers that leave the mind reeling. Host: Sean Conway. [TVG] R on 5/17 6pm; 5/18 12

12:30PM

Teletubbies "Mandir Temple" 00:28 #134 (Rpt) PBS
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po do some exercises then watch some Indian children showing their special temple. A cloud appears inside the Tubbytronic superdome. Will it rain? A tree grows out of the ground and along come five beautiful doves. [TVY] R on 5/18 12:30am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Living Off The Land" 00:25 #109 (Rpt) APTEX
From organic foods to exotic fruits, stories about chefs and laymen alike who use only the freshest, purest natural ingredients to create delicious and unusual recipes. Crisscrossing the globe, a visit to a couple in Maine that have been changing the face of American farming with their cutting edge cold weather harvesting techniques. Also a stop in Lima, Peru where fish is caught in the Amazon, and an exploration of the incredible offerings of a garden in western France. Join us as we learn how local products and traditions influence cuisine around the world. [TVG] R on 5/17 6:30pm; 5/18 12:30am

1PM

Adirondacks 01:56 PBS
The Adirondack Park sprawls across six million acres in Upstate New York. Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined, it is by far the largest park in the lower 48 states. Yet it is the only one on the continent in which large human populations live and whose land is divided almost evenly between protected wilderness and privately owned tracts. This patchwork pattern of land ownership has created an utterly unique place. The story of the Adirondacks is told through a series of passionate characters, each with a distinct perspective. [TVG]

$100 Taxi Ride "Hawaii—Brisbane" 00:23 #1012 (Rpt) {VME}

Reading Rainbow "And Still the Turtle Watched" 00:28 #1004 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
This story recounts the timeless message of human responsibility to the environment. Host LeVar Burton explores various ways that children and adults are working together to protect and preserve the earth. [TVY] R on 5/18 1am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Not Easy Being Green" 00:28 #604 (Rpt) APTEX
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith is building a Garden Home that is a "greener" construction. He is using materials that are easy on the earth and still function well in the landscape. Learn about some of the environmentally sound solutions Allen is applying to his Garden Home. [TVG] R on 5/17 7pm; 5/18 1am

1:30PM

Chasing Che 00:20 #102 (Rpt) {VME} R on 7/1 3pm; 7/26 1:30pm

Between the Lions "Step By Step" 00:28 #404 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The lions find a treasure map that belonged to Barnaby B. Busterfield III, and go hunting for library treasure. Guest stars: India.Arie, Brian McKnight, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Designated Reader: Melissa Etheridge. Key word: step. Target vowel: short e. [TVY] R on 5/17 5pm; 5/18 1:30am

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Decadent Organic Diary" 00:26 #325 (Rpt) APT
Caprial and John visit an all-organic dairy and come across products that lend amazing flavor and aroma to their creations. Mushroom Dip with Truffle Oil, Basil Sour Cream Dressing, and Grilled Lamb Chops with Cumin Yogurt Sauce. [TVG] R on 5/17 7:30pm; 5/18 1:30am

2PM

Around The World In 80 Treasures "Mexico to America" 00:56 #002 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/18 5am; 7/22 1pm; 7/26 2pm

Curious George "Curious George, Web Master/The Big Sleepy" 00:28 #216 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
George uses tarps, trees and his web spinning skills to protect a newly painted statue in the park. [TVY] R on 5/18 2am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Delicious Indigenous" 00:25 #114 (Rpt) APTEX
What happens when indigenous ingredients meet passionate food lovers? A Peruvian chef transforms local fruits and vegetables into haute cuisine. An aboriginal community keeps their outback traditions alive and thriving; a French-born chef forages for seaweed on the Irish coast, and in Seattle, Washington, a look at a large saltwater clam that can live up to 140 years and weighs up to ten pounds. [TVG] R on 5/17 8pm; 5/18 2am; 5/28 6:30am

2:30PM

Cyberchase "Chaos As Usual" 00:28 #609 (Rpt) PBS (DVS) [TVY] R on 5/18 2:30am

Cultivating Life "Sun" 00:26 #220 (Rpt) APTEX
From plants that can bake in the sun and cooking with sunchokes, Cultivating Life lets the sun shine in. Plus kinetic art that changes with the movement of the sun and wind. [TVG] R on 5/17 8:30pm; 5/18 2:30am; 6/5 10am

3PM

Gates of the Arctic: Alaska's Brooks Range 00:56 APTEX (DVS)
The vast and remote Brooks Range, a mountain chain stretching across northern Alaska and into Canada's Yukon Territory, inspired a national wilderness-protection movement with its pristine vistas and habitats teeming with wildlife. Narrated by award-winning actress Glenn Close, one of the most remote and pristine places in North America is explored, highlighting its inhabitants, culture, and history. The few travelers fortunate enough to visit the Brooks Range share their experiences, while stunning high-definition photography captures several brief and unexpected encounters some of region's diverse animal life and a few of its exceptional local characters. [TVG]

Visions of Italy: Northern Style {V-Me} 00:50 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/19 4am

Arthur "Flea to Be You and Me/Kiss and Tell" 00:28 #809 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Pal is itching from an Italian circus flea named Pepe. D.W. wants to be kissed by a boy. [TVY] R on 5/17 5:30pm; 5/18 3am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Garden Home Construction" 00:28 #601 (Rpt) APTEX
P. Allen Smith does the walking for you at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. Over 1,600 leading homebuilder suppliers representing 300 industry categories show off their newest products. Allen discovers some key products that will help to make his Garden Home as "green" as possible. [TVG] R on 5/17 9pm; 5/18 3am

3:30PM

Maya & Miguel "The Slump" 00:28 #129 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Miguel quits the baseball team when he can't hit, but Maya's new uniforms may change his mind. [TVY] R on 5/18 3:30am

Cultivating Life "Harvest" 00:26 #225 (Rpt) APTEX
From harvesting cranberries on the Cape to a Northern California program teaching schoolchildren about growing their own vegetables and fruit, Americans are connecting to locally grown produce like never before. Plus, simple ideas for fall entertaining, cool season crops, building a compost bin and grilling a turkey. [TVG] R on 5/17 9:30pm; 5/18 3:30am; 6/24 10am

4PM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "The Intimate Machine" 00:56 #1303 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
They're called personal computers, but human interactions with them are utterly impersonal, via keyboard and mouse. Host Alan Alda gets to communicate with computers that know who he is, where he is, what he's doing, and even how he's feeling. The ultimate such computer--actually a cute and cuddly robot--is being developed in a unique collaboration between Hollywood and MIT. [TVG] R on 5/17 10pm

Quiero Ser 00:20 #112 (Rpt) {VME} R of 5/15 3:30pm

Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Cats? I Thought You Said Kites!" 00:28 #104 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ruff is excited, because he thinks today's episode is all about kites, until he gets a phone call from his boss, Henry, who wants the show to be about cats. Cats!!!??? Ruff has no choice but to give airtime to cats, as he challenges Taylor and Anna to train a cat to fetch. Meanwhile, Noah and Brian must design, build, and fly a kite that will lift a dog biscuit in the air, and land it on the front porch of Charlene, the poodle next door. [TVY] R on 5/18 4am; 7/24 4pm; 7/25 4am

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Chocolate Alchemy" 00:26 #324 (Rpt) APT
Caprial visits one of the only organic chocolate producers in the country and comes home with chocolate-infused ideas for connoisseurs. Smokey Black Bean Soup with Chocolate, and Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate Nib Crust. [TVG] R on 5/17 10pm; 5/18 4am

4:30PM

Motor Week 00:20 #063 {VME} R of 5/14 6:02pm; 5/15 3am

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Clifford's Big Surprise/Ears Have It" 00:28 #116 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
T-Bone is afraid of a celebration's loud noises. Everyone plans a surprise party for Clifford. [TVY] R on 5/18 4:30am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "H2O" 00:26 #104 (Rpt) APTEX
Water, an essential element of life that has influenced cuisines around the world. From the oyster-rich shores of Seattle's Puget Sound to a specialty shop serving hundreds of imported mineral waters in Rome's railway station, see how this versatile ingredient has evolved into so much more than a thirst quencher. Dive in and discover how chefs think about the use of water, and the ways in which it sustains, enhances, and sometimes even transforms their recipes. [TVG] R on 5/17 10:30pm; 5/18 4:30am

5PM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Forever Wild?" 00:56 #1304 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
What exactly does it take to make wild places work the way they must? How can one manage a South African game park so the rhinos inside behave as if the land is as wild as ever? How can bison help return an Oklahoma cattle ranch to the prairie it once was? This episode includes the first important results to emerge from research being conducted inside Biosphere 2 in Arizona. Now completely reorganized as a climate research institute, with facilities like no other in the world, Biosphere explores the reactions of miniature wild ecosystems like rainforests and coral reefs to the kinds of global atmospheres that may be experienced 50 or 100 years from now. [TVG] R of 5/15 6pm; 5/15 11pm; 5/16 7am

Oppenheimer Presenta 00:50 #055 {VME} R of 5/16 9:02pm; 5/17 12:02am

Between the Lions "Step By Step" 00:28 #404 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The lions find a treasure map that belonged to Barnaby B. Busterfield III, and go hunting for library treasure. Guest stars: India.Arie, Brian McKnight, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Designated Reader: Melissa Etheridge. Key word: step. Target vowel: short e. [TVY] R on 5/18 1:30am

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] R on 5/17 11pm

5:30PM

Arthur "Flea to Be You and Me/Kiss and Tell" 00:28 #809 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Pal is itching from an Italian circus flea named Pepe. D.W. wants to be kissed by a boy. [TVY] R on 5/18 3am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 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 5/17 11:30pm; 6/8 9am; 6/8 3pm

6PM

NOVA "Walk to Beautiful" 00:56 #3506 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] R of 5/15 7pm; 5/16 12; 5/16 8am

Paginas Del New York Times 00:50 #108 {VME} R of 5/16 7:31pm; 5/17 1am

WordWorld "Pig's Present/Tick Tock Space Clock" 00:28 #115 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld, a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 5/28 6am; 5/28 6pm; 7/3 6am

Cultivating Life "Grass" 00:26 #105 (Rpt) APTEX
Grass grows up! From maintaining a border of ornamental grasses, to simple lawn care, how to grow one's own is shown. Plus: the return of grass-fed cattle, cooking with lemongrass, learning how to build with bamboo, and some mowers that leave the mind reeling. Host: Sean Conway. [TVG] R on 5/18 12

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Saturday May 17, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:55:44

6:30PM

AIR: America's Investigative Reports "A Bitter Pill" 00:25 #102 (Rpt) {VME} [TVPG] R on 5/30 7:02pm; 5/31 1:30am

It's A Big Big World "My Friend Will Bee Right Back/Learning to Fly" 00:28 #105 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob befriends a bee named Stripey. Winslow tries to fly and challenges Burdette to a competition. [TVY] R of 5/15 6:30am; 5/15 6:30pm; 5/17 6:30am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Living Off The Land" 00:25 #109 (Rpt) APTEX
From organic foods to exotic fruits, stories about chefs and laymen alike who use only the freshest, purest natural ingredients to create delicious and unusual recipes. Crisscrossing the globe, a visit to a couple in Maine that have been changing the face of American farming with their cutting edge cold weather harvesting techniques. Also a stop in Lima, Peru where fish is caught in the Amazon, and an exploration of the incredible offerings of a garden in western France. Join us as we learn how local products and traditions influence cuisine around the world. [TVG] R on 5/18 12:30am

7PM

Secrets of the Dead "Sinking Atlantis" 00:56 #802 PBS (DVS)
Five thousand years ago, the Minoans, Europe's first great civilization, flourished on the Greek island of Crete. Drawing from the archaeological records, new revelations about Minoan language and religion, and shocking new geological discoveries, archeologist Sandy MacGillivray connects fact with fiction and reveals the truth behind the reign and fall of the great Minoan civilization. [TVPG] R on 5/18 1am; 5/18 8am; 5/18 3pm

Megacities 00:50 #103 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/18 4am; 7/16 7:02pm; 7/17 2am

Sesame Street "Rock Sitter for Rocco" 00:58 #4097 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly agrees to take care of Rocco and tells her the story of "Goldirock and the Three Bears." [TVY] R on 5/17 10pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Not Easy Being Green" 00:28 #604 (Rpt) APTEX
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith is building a Garden Home that is a "greener" construction. He is using materials that are easy on the earth and still function well in the landscape. Learn about some of the environmentally sound solutions Allen is applying to his Garden Home. [TVG] R on 5/18 1am

7:30PM

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Decadent Organic Diary" 00:26 #325 (Rpt) APT
Caprial and John visit an all-organic dairy and come across products that lend amazing flavor and aroma to their creations. Mushroom Dip with Truffle Oil, Basil Sour Cream Dressing, and Grilled Lamb Chops with Cumin Yogurt Sauce. [TVG] R on 5/18 1:30am

8PM

History Detectives "Arthur Szyk's Earliest Cartoons/Professor Lowe's Hot Air Balloon/Chemical Warfare Map" 00:56 #303 (Rpt) PBS
An art collector found drawings on an online auction, which he believes bear a resemblance to the work of one of American political cartoonist Arthur Szyk, whose illustrations helped persuade America to fight the Nazis in World War II. A collector from Midland, MI, may have purchased a piece of frayed material in a frame, or it could this be an artifact from the dawn of American military airpower. And, a profile of a San Antonio resident who inherited a map of a WWI French battlefield from her grandfather, an engineer under General Pershing. [TVG] R on 5/18 2am; 5/18 9am; 5/18 4pm

Mini Series {V-Me} "Treasure Island - Episode 1" 01:20 #005 (Rpt) {VME} R of 5/12 9:02pm; 5/13 12:02am

Curious George "Curious George, Web Master/The Big Sleepy" 00:28 #216 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
George uses tarps, trees and his web spinning skills to protect a newly painted statue in the park. [TVY] R of 5/9 8am; 5/9 8pm; 5/11 8am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Delicious Indigenous" 00:25 #114 (Rpt) APTEX
What happens when indigenous ingredients meet passionate food lovers? A Peruvian chef transforms local fruits and vegetables into haute cuisine. An aboriginal community keeps their outback traditions alive and thriving; a French-born chef forages for seaweed on the Irish coast, and in Seattle, Washington, a look at a large saltwater clam that can live up to 140 years and weighs up to ten pounds. [TVG] R on 5/18 2am; 5/28 6:30am; 5/28 12:30pm

8:30PM

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Clifford's Big Surprise/Ears Have It" 00:28 #116 PBS (DVS)
T-Bone is afraid of a celebration's loud noises. Everyone plans a surprise party for Clifford. [TVY] R of 5/9 8:30am; 5/9 8:30pm; 5/11 8:30am

Cultivating Life "Sun" 00:26 #220 (Rpt) APTEX
From plants that can bake in the sun and cooking with sunchokes, Cultivating Life lets the sun shine in. Plus kinetic art that changes with the movement of the sun and wind. [TVG] R on 5/18 2:30am; 6/5 10am; 6/5 4pm

9PM

History Detectives "Cherokee Bible/Slave Banjo/United Empire Loyalists" 00:56 #304 (Rpt) PBS
An Austin resident of Cherokee descent inherited a mysterious bible from her father. She is intrigued by what appears to be Cherokee writing in the bible, and wants to learn more about her own family's history. A beautiful, worn banjo was purchased by a Chicago resident on an online auction. A tattered note inside says the banjo dates to the mid-1800s and was bought from a former slave in Bethel, OH, by an abolitionist family some time after Emancipation. Could this be the only slave banjo known to exist? A California resident came across a family tree, which contained the words "United Empire Loyalist" scribbled alongside several names. She began her own investigation and discovered that the United Empire Loyalists were descendants of the more than 50,000 people who fled to Canada following the defeat of the British in the Revolutionary War. [TVG] R on 5/18 3am; 5/18 10am; 5/18 5pm

Super Why! "The Emperor's New Clothes" 00:28 #120 PBS
The Super Readers meet an Emperor whose clothes seem to be invisible. [TVY] R of 5/9 9am; 5/9 9pm; 5/11 9am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Garden Home Construction" 00:28 #601 (Rpt) APTEX
P. Allen Smith does the walking for you at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. Over 1,600 leading homebuilder suppliers representing 300 industry categories show off their newest products. Allen discovers some key products that will help to make his Garden Home as "green" as possible. [TVG] R on 5/18 3am

9:30PM

Dragon Tales "Rise and Bloom/Super Snow Day" 00:28 #302 PBS (DVS)
Max helps the Burting Blossoms shake off their sleepiness. The gang goes sledding on Snowy Summit. [TVY] R of 5/9 9:30am; 5/9 9:30pm; 5/11 9:30am

Cultivating Life "Harvest" 00:26 #225 (Rpt) APTEX
From harvesting cranberries on the Cape to a Northern California program teaching schoolchildren about growing their own vegetables and fruit, Americans are connecting to locally grown produce like never before. Plus, simple ideas for fall entertaining, cool season crops, building a compost bin and grilling a turkey. [TVG] R on 5/18 3:30am; 6/24 10am; 6/24 4pm

9:40PM

Quiero Ser 00:20 #111 (Rpt) {VME} R on 5/25 12:41am; 5/26 10:41pm

10PM

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "The Intimate Machine" 00:56 #1303 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
They're called personal computers, but human interactions with them are utterly impersonal, via keyboard and mouse. Host Alan Alda gets to communicate with computers that know who he is, where he is, what he's doing, and even how he's feeling. The ultimate such computer--actually a cute and cuddly robot--is being developed in a unique collaboration between Hollywood and MIT. [TVG] R of 5/15 5pm; 5/15 8pm; 5/16 1am

Diagnosis X {Vme} "Falla Del Sistema" 00:50 #006 {VME} R on 5/18 1am; 7/22 6:02pm; 7/23 3am

Sesame Street "Rock Sitter for Rocco" 00:58 #4097 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly agrees to take care of Rocco and tells her the story of "Goldirock and the Three Bears." [TVY] R of 5/15 7am; 5/15 10am; 5/15 7pm

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Chocolate Alchemy" 00:26 #324 (Rpt) APT
Caprial visits one of the only organic chocolate producers in the country and comes home with chocolate-infused ideas for connoisseurs. Smokey Black Bean Soup with Chocolate, and Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate Nib Crust. [TVG] R on 5/18 4am

10:30PM

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "H2O" 00:26 #104 (Rpt) APTEX
Water, an essential element of life that has influenced cuisines around the world. From the oyster-rich shores of Seattle's Puget Sound to a specialty shop serving hundreds of imported mineral waters in Rome's railway station, see how this versatile ingredient has evolved into so much more than a thirst quencher. Dive in and discover how chefs think about the use of water, and the ways in which it sustains, enhances, and sometimes even transforms their recipes. [TVG] R on 5/18 4:30am

11PM

Now 00:26 #420 PBS [TVRE] R on 5/18 4am; 5/18 7pm; 5/18 11pm

Caillou "Caillou The Helper" 00:28 #317 (Rpt) PBS (DVS) [TVY] R of 5/15 11am; 5/15 11pm; 5/17 11am

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] R of 5/17 5am; 5/17 11am; 5/17 5pm

Visionarios {V-Me} 01:47 (Rpt) {VME} R on 6/15 2am

11:30PM

Foreign Exchange "Women In Somalia/Food Imports/New Chinese Ideas" 00:26 #420 APTEX
China is emerging as a powerhouse of economics but also of intellect. With looser political debate, students coming home from the west, the Olympics, and a desperation to succeed, China is hitting on new ideas that may soon change the world. Plus a look at how female empowerment is affecting the women of Africa. R on 5/18 4:30am; 5/19 6am; 5/19 12noon

Barney & Friends "Let's Go for a Ride!" 00:28 #816 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mario's toy car and BJ's remote-controlled car prompt a discussion of cars, and then buses for a fun-filled day of pretend play. [TVY] R of 5/15 11:30am; 5/15 11:30pm; 5/17 11:30am

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Everyday Green" 00:28 #719 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 6/8 9am; 6/8 3pm; 6/8 9pm

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