Wednesday July 18, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:35

12:30AM

P.O.V. "The Chances of the World Changing" 01:26 #2005Z PBS
A decade ago, after an epiphany at a New York restaurant, Richard Ogust began dedicating his time and resources to rescuing endangered turtles--confiscating hundreds bound for Southeast Asian food markets. When the filmmakers catch up with the 50-year-old writer, he is sharing his Manhattan loft with 1,200 turtles, including five species extinct in the wild. But his growing "ark" and preservation efforts are threatening to exhaust him, both mentally and financially. With luminous images and a haunting musical score, the film examines two years in the life of a man who finds himself struggling to save hundreds of lives, including his own. [TVPG] R on 7/19 2:30pm; 7/22 8pm; 7/22 11pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "The People of Peru's Cloud Forest" 00:26 #1610H (Rpt) APTEX
Beginning in Cajamarca, host David Yetman, geologist Dick Yetman and South American archaeological expert Axel Nielsen head out into the colorful city streets in pursuit of authentic and very distinctive South American hats that are almost as tall as they are wide. This quest takes them past local merchant stalls and through Calle de Cuyes, or guinea pig alley. After purchasing some finely woven hats, the brothers head to a museum in Leimebamba that houses the ancestors of the Chachapoyas who were mummified and enclosed within wooden sarcophagi. Yetman and Nielsen inspect some the museum's pottery, jewelry and a counting system created by the Incas based on knots. [TVG] R of 7/17 5pm

2:30AM

America's Heartland "Alaksa's Mantanuska Valley & State Fair/Potatoes" 00:26 #216Z (Rpt) APTEX
Paul travels to Alaska to discover some surprising agriculture in our 49th state. See how a historic experiment in farming brought settlers north to open up a rich farming valley. Paul meets the top producers of incredibly large vegetables grown in Alaska's nearly 24-hours of summer daylight, and visits the Alaska State Fair where many of them break world records. We also meet commercial salmon fishermen on the Kenai River, and watch native Alaskans transform musk oxen fur into unique clothing. [TVG] R of 7/17 5:30pm

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "Budapest: The Best of Hungary" 00:26 #311H (Rpt) APTEX
Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities--busy Pest and noble Buda--straddling the Danube, and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold, with gusto, as shopping boulevards thrive, and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today, Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance. [TVG] R on 8/20 6pm; 8/21 3am; 9/26 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Shanghai" 00:26 #506H (Rpt) APT
China's new powerhouse, Shanghai, dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping, and delicious dining. From traditional Tai Chi in the parks and teahouses, to market madness, and tumbling acrobats, host Rudy Maxa explores tradition and modernity in this burgeoning city. Excursions to the gardens of Suzhou and the canal town Zhouzhuang bring the ancient past alive. Tips are included on getting around and eating well. [TVG] R on 9/13 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 7/19 4am; 7/20 4am; 7/21 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Toyota Highlander" 00:26 #2645Z PBSPL
Road Test: all-new 2008 Toyota Highlander; Road Test: 2007 Volvo S80 luxury sedan; Goss' Garage: Motorcycle Accessories; FYI: Pitfalls of Extended Warranties; and Car Keys--First Test: Scion xD, BMW 5-Series, and Infiniti G37. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/18 3:30pm; 7/19 4:30am; 7/20 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Record Player" 00:28 #107Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs spin to the left, then to the right, and guess when it's time to "Stop and Go". In Storyworld, Grandmamma has found a record player. But will the music play long enough for the Storypeople to get into the groove? [TVY] R of 7/17 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Squeaky Socks" 00:28 #108Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs jump side to side, and lift their feet to the Boohbah beat. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister find some big, squeaky socks. But will this discovery put a spring in their step? [TVY] R on 7/19 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "How Much Is That Dragon in the Window" 00:28 #205H (Rpt) PBS
Captain Cumara is going to give Ferny a pet. But what kind? As Ferny, Piggley and Dannan wait for the captain to arrive, they imagine the impossible exotic animals that could be Ferny's new pet. [TVY] R on 8/24 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Guardians of the Sappenwood Tree/Over the Hills and Far Away" 00:28 #133H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
A dragonfly protects a tree that is nearly extinct. Smooch wants to explore and visit the ocean. [TVY] R on 7/24 6:30am; 8/22 6:30am; 8/28 6:30am

7AM

NOVA "Nova ScienceNOW - Extinction" 00:56 #3318Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson meets up with investigators trying to solve a 250-million-year-old murder mystery. Is it possible that the biggest extinction in the history of life, which occurred millions of years before the dinosaurs were wiped out, could have been caused by global warming on Earth and not by impact from an asteroid or comet? [TVG] R on 7/31 7pm; 7/31 10:30pm; 8/2 3pm

8AM

Austin City Limits "Death Cab for Cutie/My Morning Jacket" 00:56 #3113Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Death Cab for Cutie has long been a critical favorite for the infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group performs songs from their new release, Plans, plus their breakthrough CD, Transatlanticism. My Morning Jacket has taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock, and clever lyrics, and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever-growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their newest release, Z. [TVG] R on 7/20 2pm

9AM

History Detectives "Atocha Spanish Silver/Lucy Parsons Book/Ernie Pyle's Typewriter" 00:56 #504Z PBS
In 1985, one of the greatest treasure discoveries was made off the Florida Keys when the wreck of the Spanish ship Atocha was found. On board were some 40 tons of silver and gold, which in 1622 had been heading from the New World to the Spanish treasury as the means to fund the Thirty Years' War. A man from Cedartown, Georgia, was a diver on that legendary find and received two silver bars as compensation for his efforts. He's long been mystified by a strange mark that appears on one of the bars--but the mark is mysteriously absent from the other bar. In Key West, Florida, host Tukufu Zuberi translates 300-year-old documents from the archives of the Spanish treasury in Seville to crack a unique code of communication among ship captains of that era. And, amid the stacks at the Wesleyan University Library, a student has found a book emblazoned with the name and address of the legendary anarchist Lucy Parsons. [TVG] R on 7/21 7pm; 7/21 10pm

10AM

America's Ballroom Challenge "American Rhythm" 00:56 #202H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles--with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." Six couples mambo, cha cha, and swing through group and solo rounds to see who'll move on to the grand finale. Marilu Henner and former Latin champion Tony Meredith host. Pt. 2 of 5. [TVG] R on 8/6 2pm; 8/21 8am; 8/23 7pm

11AM

American Creole: New Orleans Reunion 00:56 PBS
A rising star of New Orleans jazz finds his side musicians scattered by Katrina, his flooded-out mom sleeping on his couch, and his 8-year-old grandson clamoring to join the band. This program tours the front lines of a devastated city's cultural rebirth: offstage, where race is infinitely more nuanced than black or white; backstage, where which instrument is being played can be a political statement; and joyously, onstage--where the only thing that matters is music--and where local legends make it cook! [TVG]

Noon

Sweetwater Rescue: The Willie and Martin Handcart Story 00:56 PBS
In the mid-1850s, thousands of Latter-Day Saint emigrants crowded the docks of Liverpool, dreaming of a new life in the Salt Lake Valley. After an arduous ocean voyage, and an overland trip to Iowa, they loaded their belongings into handcarts. They then began pulling the nearly 1,300 miles to the Salt Lake Valley, but for the Willie and Martin companies, numerous delays in an already late start led to a near-catastrophe. The emigrants found themselves running out of provisions and stranded in treacherous snowstorms on the high plains of Wyoming. This is the story of those who were stranded, and those who came to their rescue in one of the greatest acts of heroism of the 19th century. [TVPG]

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 8/20 1pm; 9/23 1pm

2PM

NOVA "Nova scienceNOW" 00:56 #3401Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this third installment of the fast-paced and provocative science newsmagazine, now in its second season. Segments include a pill that could extend the human lifespan; space elevators; satellite imaging of Maya ruins; and a profile of "The Bacteria Whisperer." [TVG] R on 7/20 7am; 7/21 11am; 7/21 2pm

3PM

Piano Guy "Minor Blues/Twin Pianos" 00:26 #706H NETA
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest pianist Oksana Kolesnikova to discuss and play "Brahm's Lullaby." Scott shares his tips on playing the minor blues. Guests Andy Launer and Jack Widner provide some humorous insights into playing twin pianos. [TVG] R on 7/20 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Toyota Highlander" 00:26 #2645Z PBSPL
Road Test: all-new 2008 Toyota Highlander; Road Test: 2007 Volvo S80 luxury sedan; Goss' Garage: Motorcycle Accessories; FYI: Pitfalls of Extended Warranties; and Car Keys--First Test: Scion xD, BMW 5-Series, and Infiniti G37. Available in Spanish on the Second Audio Program. [TVG] R on 7/19 4:30am; 7/20 4:30am; 7/20 3:30pm

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Fire Away (Getting Started)" 00:26 #413Z (Rpt) APT
Jump-start your next party with a quartet of pass-arounds hot off the grill. The episode leads off with a twist on a pu-pu platter classic: Pancetta-Grilled Diver Scallop Rumaki. Next up in the starter category, Summer Sausage S'mores, think-out-of-the-box grilled sandwiches topped with cheese and jalapenos. And finally, Steven's barbecued version of Chinatown Ribs; they're sizzling, sweet, salty, aromatic with ginger and scallions, and the quintessential hand-to-mouth food. [TVG] R on 7/19 1am; 8/6 4pm; 8/7 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Yesterday, Today & Tamales" 00:26 #508Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick defies the old adage to never shop when you're hungry--he always shops hungry, to provide a source for inspiration. In the Merida market, inspiration comes in the form of homemade tamales, made from fresh corn masa flavored and filled with achiote-seasoned chicken or pork and steamed in banana leaves. [TVG] R on 7/19 1:30am; 8/6 4:30pm; 8/7 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Medieval Drought in the Southwest" 00:26 #1611H (Rpt) APTEX
Between roughly 900 and 1260 AD there was a massive drought that severely impacted the plants, animals and people of the Southwest. Now referred to as the Medieval Drought, the best records of this phenomenon can be found within the trees that lived through this difficult time period. Host David Yetman hikes with Tom Swetnam from the University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research through the White Mountains of California and Sequoia National Park to observe how scientists use tree rings to gather evidence of climate conditions from thousands of years ago. [TVG] R on 7/19 2am

5:30PM

America's Heartland "America's Cowboy Heritage/Cowboy College/Rhymers" 00:26 #217Z (Rpt) APTEX
In a special tribute to the American Cowboy, Paul Ryan shows how city folks test their riding and roping skills at a cowboy college. Tonight's stories include the role that cowboy poetry played in the story of the old west, and two western artists who use paint and brush to capture our colorful past. Plus, Paul visits the desert home of the West's most famous writer, Zane Grey. [TVG] R on 7/19 2:30am

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bites II "Lisbon and the Algarve" 00:26 #312H (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 on 7/19 3am; 8/22 6pm; 8/23 3am

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Wednesday July 18, 2007

Last Updated: 07/31/2007 17:43:35

6:30PM

Black Nouveau "Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph/HIV/Cajun/Creole Cooking" 00:26 #1522H (Rpt) WMVS
Hosts Faithe Colas (Milwaukee Courier Publisher) and talk show personality Keith Murphy (XM Satellite Radio's "Urban Journal) welcome Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph who shares excerpts from her one woman play "Sometimes I Cry". Next, Creole and Cajun cuisine are highlighted via two area restaurants Bayou and Mardi Gras; and a profile of radio personality Michael Hightower from Slammin'98.3.

7PM

Ferrets: The Pursuit of Excellence 00:56 PBS
Ohio's annual Ferret Buckeye Bash is the largest and most popular ferret show in the country. Hundreds of top breeders, seasoned experts and ferret enthusiasts pamper and parade their pets in a quest for prizes and prestige. Though these mischievous and often quirky creatures are unlikely show animals, the competition is intense. Tension is high as judges cast critical eyes over the bone structure, muscle mass and temperament of each furry critter. The tiny competitors, however, don't understand what all the fuss is about: they're too busy creating mayhem when no one's watching. [TVPG]

8PM

American Masters "David Hockney: The Colors of Music" 00:56 #2003Z PBS
An English-born artist based in Los Angeles, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Poetic and narrative, his work progressed from pop to naturalism to photo collage--always with a unique, powerful use of light and color. Most recently, he has devoted his creative energy to stage design for opera, with a passion and impact reminiscent of Picasso. His inventive creations have transformed opera into a magical experience--one to watch as well as to hear. Performances with his sets--including a touring exhibition of his models, drawings and paintings-have taken place across Europe and the United States. His work has always been critically acclaimed and he has faced no hardship in his career. Ironically, this passionate music lover is now going deaf. At the height of his craft, Hockney is in a private race against time. [TVPG]

9PM

Niagara Falls 00:56 PBS
Niagara Falls is more than the celebration of a natural wonder; it is study of the way civilization has related to nature over the centuries. With spectacular videography, on-the-spot interviews, and quirky archival imagery, the program tells the story of nation's first great symbol. [TVG]

10PM

Ferrets: The Pursuit of Excellence 00:56 PBS
Ohio's annual Ferret Buckeye Bash is the largest and most popular ferret show in the country. Hundreds of top breeders, seasoned experts and ferret enthusiasts pamper and parade their pets in a quest for prizes and prestige. Though these mischievous and often quirky creatures are unlikely show animals, the competition is intense. Tension is high as judges cast critical eyes over the bone structure, muscle mass and temperament of each furry critter. The tiny competitors, however, don't understand what all the fuss is about: they're too busy creating mayhem when no one's watching. [TVPG]

11PM

4th Street Forum "Children In Crisis: Mental Illness" 00:57 #510H (Rpt) WMVS
Ten percent of America's children and more than half of incarcerated youth have a mental disorder. What's our response to this crisis of childhood mental illness? Moderator: Enrique Figueroa, PhD, Director, Roberto Hernandez Center at UW-Milwaukee opens the conversation for discussion with four experts. Peter Lake MD: medical director, adolescent and child psychiatrist, Rogers Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc. Chris Morano: PhD, clinical director, Mobile Urgent Treatment Team. Dena Radtke, coordinator of social work, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Hillary Wynn: MD, adolescent and child psychiatrist, Aurora Psychiatric Institute.

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