Tuesday December 18, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:06

Midnight

Legend Hunters "Sea Monsters" 00:45 #009H CFB
Since ancient times, water has been a source of fear. Humans can not conquer it, can not understand it and can never hope to tame the legendary creatures hidden beneath the surface. Until now. In this episode of Legend Hunters, we will follow a sea monster eye witness who has been hunting the elusive creatures for over a decade. He and his team of biologists, divers and technical advisors will travel to England, Scotland, and Ireland to once and for all discover the truth behind Great Britain's creatures of the deep. R on 2/6 12; 2/25 12

1AM

Nature "Violent Hawaii" 00:56 #2204H (Rpt) PBS
Hawaii's breathtaking beauty was forged in fire, created by the awesome power of volcanoes on land and in the sea, and by earthquakes and tsunamis, natural wonders that continue to shape the islands today. Shot by a team of award-winning filmmakers who live on the islands, this spectacular program features volcanic eruptions, rivers of molten lava, monster waves, humpback whales, and, perhaps most surprising of all--snow. [TVG] R on 12/18 11am; 12/22 3pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Goat Packing in the Red Desert" 00:26 #1501H (Rpt) APTEX
Natural historian and eccentric scientist John Mionczynski (also known as "Mr. Red Desert") "invented" goat packing around the early 1980s, in the high and cold Red Desert of Southwest Wyoming. He guides host David Yetman on a journey through the "heart" of the desert--the Honeycomb Buttes, which boast extremely colorful honeycomb rock formations. Along the way, they get to know their four-legged companions, and experience the adventures involved in goat packing, including searching for wild cilantro, onion, and garlic in the desert; and using the excretion from ants as salad dressing. [TVG] R of 12/17 5pm

2:30AM

Smart Gardening "Edibles/Demystifying Botanical Latin/Dutch Design" 00:26 #325H (Rpt) APT
Host Deanna Connell examines how a fleshy root and small leaves conserve water. In the next segment she shows edibles that have no where to go but up. Includes a segment on demystifying Botanical Latin, and color tips from a Dutch designer. [TVG]

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Patagonia: Mt. Fitz Roy" 00:26 #109H (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 1/5 3am; 1/23 3am; 2/7 6pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Bordeaux and the Dordogne" 00:26 #406H (Rpt) APT
The world's finest wines, sweeping vineyards, and fine food couple with a river valley dotted with castles. Rudy Maxa samples the best Bordeaux, then cruises the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers, with stops at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages. Cooking classes and an underground adventure, to see pre-historic cave paintings, round out the trip. Tips on wine tasting and walking paths are also given. [TVG] R on 2/13 3:30am

4AM

Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course 00:26 (Rpt) PBS
Robert X. Cringely and his loyal cadre of dolly pushers, jimmy jib handlers, helicopter pilots, and poodle wranglers take audiences behind-the-scenes of a revolution--20 years in the making. Digital television (DTV) is about to change home entertainment and lifelong education forever. In this program, Cringely once again plays the fearless guide to cutting-edge technology. [TVG] R on 12/19 4am; 12/20 4am; 12/21 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Infiniti Ex35" 00:26 #2715Z PBSPL
The 2008 Infiniti EX35 and the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country are road tested. [TVG] R on 12/19 4:30am; 12/19 3:30pm; 12/20 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Comfy Slippers" 00:28 #151Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Side Gallop" exercise. In Storyworld, a pair of slippers appears. Grandpappa puts one slipper on, and guess who he chases after, to get the other slipper? How will Grandpappa retrieve his slipper? R of 12/17 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Banana Split" 00:28 #152Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Scrunch Up Small and Stretch Out Big" exercise. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister find a pile of bananas. How can they split the bananas evenly? R on 12/19 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "For Whom The Bell Trolls" 00:28 #122H (Rpt) PBS
Hector plays a joke on Piggley and friends, and they don't think it's so funny. They use their ingenuity to show Hector that "jokes" aren't so much fun when the joke is on you! [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Sappy Monkey/Growing Pains" 00:28 #115H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Winslow learns about healthy eating. Smooch wants to keep everyone out of her garden. [TVY] R on 2/13 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Three Little Pigs" 00:28 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers fly into the Three Little Pigs story and come face to face with the Big Bad Wolf. [TVY] R of 12/12 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Rocket to the Moon/The Birds" 00:28 #103H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 12/24 7:30am; 1/3 7:30am; 1/18 7:30am

8AM

Nature "From Orphan to King" 00:56 #2207Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
This is the 35-year epic story of Kusasi, the male orangutan at Camp Leakey, in Indonesia, whose life is both the most well-documented and the most mysterious of any of his kind in the world. He began life as an orphan, a prisoner, and a fugitive. Then, he taught himself the ropes, watched his own back, trusted no one, and rose to the top, where he has reigned for 15 years. Will the current power struggle between Kusasi and his rivals bring about his downfall? This is an extraordinary journey into the secret lives of males orangutans, about which comparatively little has been known until now. [TVPG]

9AM

Indian Pride "Myths & Real Truths" 00:26 #107H (Rpt) NETA
Based on an American Indian cultural magazine, this 13-part television series focuses on the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. [TVG] R on 2/25 9am

9:30AM

Marines 01:26 PBS
The training, history, heart, and unique warrior culture of the United States Marine Corps is examined. With significant access to Marine Corps training facilities, the program reveals what it takes and what it means to be a Marine--from the first moments of a recruit's arrival at boot camp. An extensive examination of the often grueling Marine Corps training, including the Martial Arts Program, confidence course and intense rifle range instruction. The program also demonstrates how the Marines evaluate and shape their future leaders with the rigorous Officer Candidate Leadership reaction course and infamous "Quigley" exercise. [TVPG]

11AM

Nature "Violent Hawaii" 00:56 #2204H (Rpt) PBS
Hawaii's breathtaking beauty was forged in fire, created by the awesome power of volcanoes on land and in the sea, and by earthquakes and tsunamis, natural wonders that continue to shape the islands today. Shot by a team of award-winning filmmakers who live on the islands, this spectacular program features volcanic eruptions, rivers of molten lava, monster waves, humpback whales, and, perhaps most surprising of all--snow. [TVG] R on 12/22 3pm

Noon

Evelyn Cameron: Pictures from a Worthy Life 00:56 PBSPL
Evelyn Cameron left a life of privilege in England and found a sense of peace on the Montana prairie. With an independent spirit suited for the American West, she started her own photography business. She left behind a legacy of photographs and diary writings providing an intimate portrait of pioneer life rarely seen. [TVG]

1PM

History Detectives "Civil War-Era Submarine/Red Cloud's Pipe/The Edison House" 00:56 #201Z (Rpt) PBS
Civil War-Era Submarine: Salvaged from a New Orleans lake, the origin of a Civil War-era submarine remains a mystery. Will History Detectives rescue the story of a Louisiana man's ancestor's contributions? Red Cloud's Pipe: A California viewer owns an American Indian pipe that family legend suggests was given by famous warrior Chief Red Cloud to her great-great-grandfather, an agent who moved the Oglala Lakota to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Would the Chief have given such a gift to a government official? A battle of wills and political scandal reaching the highest levels of government is uncovered, reverberating today. The Edison House: A Union, NJ, resident has heard that her home was designed and built by inventor Thomas Edison. Architectural historian Gwen Wright discovers a surprising story of technological innovation, failed inventions, and an approach to housing that was 30 years ahead of its time. [TVG] R on 1/20 1pm; 2/22 1pm

2PM

Wired Science "Oceanographer/New Mind-Reading Tech/Fighting Fires" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) PBS
Ziya Tong follows retired oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer's journey to a giant garbage patch in the middle of the North Pacific Gyre; WIRED SCIENCE takes a look at new ways that water, wind and technology are being used to fight today's fires; the impact of global warming on plant growth is investigated; Adam Rogers tests out a new technology that claims to be able to "read your mind" and tell if you are lying. (2 of 10) [TVG] R of 12/13 8am; 12/16 11am

3PM

Austin City Limits "John Mayer" 00:56 #3308H PBSPL
John Mayer makes his triumphant return to the stage on the heels of his tour for his Grammy-winning album, Continuum. [TVPG] R on 12/20 11pm; 12/22 10pm

4PM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "From The Pantry" 00:26 #120Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne teaches her brother that he can create a delicious family meal without resorting to soup made from a stone. Recipes: Pasta in Brodo w/Vegetables, Onion and Thyme Frittata, Ultimate Tiramisu. Student Name: John Tenanes-Architect. [TVG] R on 12/19 1am

4:30PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Spaghetti House Favorites" 00:26 #711Z (Rpt) APT
ATK's chicken Francese and marinara sauce are Italian comfort food at its best. Tasting: canned whole tomatoes. Equipment: immersion blenders. [TVG] R on 12/19 1:30am; 1/24 4:30pm; 1/25 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Wyoming's Red Desert" 00:26 #1502H (Rpt) APTEX
Host David Yetman hops into a 50-year-old BMW motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming's mysterious Red Desert, one of the least-known and most-threatened deserts in North America. Also called the "Great American Desert," this eight-million-acre area has vast and varying landscapes, including the largest active sand dune system in North America and the Great Divide Basin--the only place in the U.S. where the Continental Divide splits before rejoining. It is also steeped in history and fable, with ties to the Oregon Trail and the gold rush, as well as its share of ghost towns. Though it is high and cold, the Red Desert is home to the largest desert elk herd in the nation, the largest migratory game herd in the continental U.S., and over 350 wildlife species. Other highlights include a look at wild mustangs, petroglyphs, and aspen groves. But all of these wonders exist under the constant threat of future oil and gas development. [TVG] R on 12/19 2am

5:30PM

Letters to Santa 2007 "Letters!/Candy Bouquet/Santa's Vacation Hot Spots" 00:26 #002H
Santa meets with Milwaukee-area children who present letters of what they hope for this season. Mario Hurt stops by the Candy Bouquet and looks over the creative bouquets of candy; Dan Stange and Jolly the Elf visit some of Santa's favorite vacation spots. For the 28th year, the program is produced by MATC video production students for Milwaukee Public Television. Produced by Ryan Casper and directed by Alan Koper. (2 of 5)

6PM

Vets In Practice "Road to Recovery" 00:29 #162 BBC
Emma Inglis needs an endoscope examination of her knee. Her husband, Joe, treats a cat called Jelly, who's paralysed from injuries. In Hull, Sam Robinson performs an endoscopy on a race horse.

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

Tuesday December 18, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:06

6:31PM

Adelante! "Riviera Maya Restaurant/Police & School Visits/HIV" 00:26 #915H WMVS
Host and Producer Patricia Gomez samples the Latin American cuisine at Riviera Maya Restaurant; interviews police officers who teach children how to make good choices; and, speaks with Martin Jauche from the 16th Street Community Clinic about HIV prevention.

7PM

NOVA "Missing In MiG Alley" 00:56 #3418H PBS (DVS)
Russian and American fighters clashed over Korea in one of the fastest dogfights ever seen. This was the world's first jet war, pitting the two most advanced planes of their day, the American F-86 Sabre and the Soviet MiG-15, in furious air battles that pushed their pilots' skills to the limit. The epicenter of the air campaign was MiG Alley, a strip of airspace between the Korean-Chinese border. Flying higher and faster than ever before, American and British pilots had little idea of the hidden dangers that awaited them if they were shot down. Thirty-one Sabre pilots are believed to have survived crash landings, and the evidence suggests that a few of the pilots were captured and secretly imprisoned in Russia. NOVA follows the poignant and sometimes harrowing efforts of family members to trace what happened to pilots who went missing over half a century ago.

8PM

Independent Lens "An Unreasonable Man" 01:56 #909 PBS
Over the course of three decades, and without ever holding public office, Ralph Nader has built a legislative record that is the rival of any contemporary president. Many things we take for granted--including seat belts, airbags, product labeling, no nukes, even the free ticket you get after being bumped from an overbooked flight--are largely due to the efforts of Ralph Nader and his citizen groups. Yet today, when most people hear Nader's name, they think of the man who cost Al Gore the election. AN UNREASONABLE MAN traces the life and career of Ralph Nader, one of the most unique, important, and controversial political figures of the past half century. [TVPG]

10PM

Big Time Losers 00:56 PBSPL
Told through the stories of six athletes, this film examines the impact of sports on academics at elite "Ivy League" schools and at "big-time" state universities where football and basketball traditions run deep. [TVG]

11PM

Agatha Christie's Miss Marple "A Murder Is Announced, Pt. 1" 00:53 #106 APT
An advertisement in the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette reads: "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 5th at Little Paddocks at seven p.m." Thinking it is a new style of party game, many townspeople find a variety of pretexts to call at the appointed hour. There, they are served sherry by the impressively charming owner of Little Paddocks, Miss Blacklock, but, later, when shots ring out, it is no longer a game. The victim is identified as Rudi Scherz, a waiter at the local Spa Hotel. Inspector Craddock is put onto the case. By chance, Miss Marple is also staying at the hotel. [TVPG]

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