Friday July 18, 2008

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

Midnight

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

1AM

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

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Birmingham, AL" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APT
Chef Frank Stitt makes Birmingham seem as if it were sandwiched somewhere between Mississippi and Provence. And just where do his fine ingredients come from? What could be behind that fence in the middle of town? It's a farm, turning back sprawl in favor of sweet, luscious leeks. Recipes: Leeks in Farm Egg Vinaigrette; and Deep South Fall Vegetable Ragout. (4 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/17 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Cruising on the "Mother Road"" 00:26 #1606H (Rpt) APTEX
Clad in appropriate leather gear and helmets, host David Yetman and ecologist Yar Petryszyn cruise through the second half of the deserts along Route 66, this time on Harley Davidson motorcycles. This phase of the journey begins in the Petrified Forest near the border of Arizona and New Mexico and traces the "mother road" through the pines of Flagstaff to the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert. They stop in Winslow, Arizona at the La Posada Inn which has been open since the 1930s. Along the way, they experience the heavy winds (50-60 mph) at the Meteor Crater, visit the ghost town of Oatman, Arizona, catch a glimpse of the rare and elusive "shoe tree" and finish up in the San Bernardino Mountains of California. [TVG]

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Copper Canyon/Women Traveling Alone" 00:26 #105Z (Rpt) APT
Heading south of the border, George Bauer travels to Mexico, for a train ride to massive Copper Canyon. While it resembles Arizona's Grand Canyon, Copper Canyon is four times larger. George rides along with some visitors on the famous Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad, to explore the canyon. The program also includes a look at safety issues that women--especially older women--should consider when traveling alone to distant places. Seasoned travelers share tips for enjoying a safe and secure vacation. [TVG] R on 8/21 5:30pm; 8/22 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Vienna" 00:26 #409H (Rpt) APTEX
In Europe's classiest capital, Rick tiptoes through the palace of Maria Theresa and is dazzled by the Hapsburg crown jewels. He picnics on the Danube, nibbles strudel in an old world cafe, blushes at slinky Art Nouveau, and waltzes to the three-four beat of Johann Strauss. [TVG] R on 8/20 3pm; 8/21 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Sydney" 00:26 #508H (Rpt) APT
Australia's stunning metropolis, Sydney, seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude, and sunny beaches. From the Opera House, to the Harbor Bridge, to Circular Quay, host Rudy Maxa basks in the sights along the harbor. Then, it's pub hopping in the old Rocks quarter, admiring aboriginal art, and a watery adventure at the aquarium. Excursions take him surfing at Bondi beach, and exploring the cliffs and rainforests of the Blue Mountains. Tips are included on eating well and best beaches. [TVG] R of 7/17 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "Bill Pickett Saddle/Mckinley Casket Flag/Hitler Films" 00:56 #509Z (Rpt) PBS
A Staten Island woman owns a well-worn saddle with the name "Bill Pickett" burned into it. She believes it was once owned by legendary cowboy Bill Pickett, an African-American Wild West Show and film star. Pickett invented bulldogging, the rodeo event now known as steer wrestling. Host Tukufu Zuberi heads to Oklahoma to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, meets a real-life steer wrestler and talks with a 101 Ranch historian about the legacy of the legendary "Bulldogger." The team heads to Battle Ground, Washington to investigate a flag that allegedly draped the casket of President William McKinley. The 25th president was assassinated in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. [TVG] R on 7/27 2pm

5AM

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

5:30AM

Boohbah "Painting The Fence" 00:28 #110Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs join in and jump, again and again and again! In Storyworld, Auntie discovers that a can of paint goes a very long way--but can she finish the fence before it runs out? [TVY] R on 7/19 5am; 7/20 5:30am; 7/21 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Milk Melodrama" 00:28 #118H (Rpt) PBS
Mr. Winks plants a treasure map that inspires Piggley and friends to accomplish their chores, without actually realizing they're working! But the real "treasure" is learning that when work is done with the right attitude, it can even be fun! [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Sleepover/The Disappearing Waterhole" 00:28 #136H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Wartz hears that a storm is coming, he feels too nervous to go to a sleepover at Smooch and Winslow's hut. Winslow and Bob stop by the waterhole to get a drink, but Ick stops them and says that no one is allowed to have any of the water. [TVY] R on 7/24 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" 00:28 #107Z (Rpt) PBS
When Baby Joys says her first words, Whyatt is the only one to hear her, but no one believes him. [TVY] R of 7/13 7am; 7/13 9am; 7/14 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Play Ball/M Is for Map" 00:28 #122H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The WordFriends go on comic adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. [TVY] R on 7/20 7:30am; 7/20 9:30am; 7/30 7:30am

8AM

America's Ballroom Challenge "International Latin" 00:56 #204H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles--with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." It's the sizzling International Latin division in this hour, with a wild night of competition peppered with extraordinary exhibitions. Marilu Henner and Tony Meredith host. Pt. 4 of 5. [TVG]

9AM

Click & Clack's As The Wrench Turns "Boston Blackout" 00:26 #103H PBS
Things begin to look promising for Click and Clack when their most resourceful mechanic, Stash, comes up with the Wallet Vac--a robotic car-repair device intended to ease the staggering garage workload. However, in order to keep running, the Wallet Vac needs an excessive amount of electricity. After commandeering all the power that the garage and the neighboring Antique Roadkill Show's junction boxes have to offer, Wallet Vac's thirst for juice triggers a massive power outage across the northeastern United States. To save the day, the guys come up with an unorthodox solution to jump-start the power grid. The main component in this plan is their unsuspecting producer, Beth Totenbag. Can high-energy Beth handle this much voltage? [TVG]

9:30AM

Click & Clack's As The Wrench Turns "Pasta Wars" 00:26 #104H PBS
Click and Clack devise an alternative fuel-burning vehicle: the Fusilli 500, the first pasta-powered car on earth. The positive press propels the car into an immediate automotive sensation, as sales roll in at chart-topping proportions. The guys begin to bask in global praise until the Fusilli's unending demand for more pasta, combined with its sticky roadside macaroni emissions, results in potential geo-political conflict with Italy. Forced to make amends, the Tappet brothers reverse trend after trend until they wind up in a spot they know all too well: square one. [TVG]

10AM

Nova scienceNOW "Season 3, Episode 4" 00:56 #304Z PBS (DVS)
What can the songs of zebra finches tells us about the human evolution of language? New research is looking into the genetics behind language acquisition and uncovering fascinating leads on how we developed language--one of the key traits that makes us human. What causes the mysterious and glorious northern lights? Finding the answer is not just an exercise in satisfying scientific curiosity; the dance of the northern lights masks a growing danger, since the most energetic displays are associated with violent space weather. Host Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates efforts to improve space weather forecasting with a new fleet of NASA satellites called THEMIS. In Japan, Yoky Matsuoka was on her way to becoming a world-class tennis player. She came up with the idea of building a robotic player that would never get tired. Now an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington, Matsuoka was recently awarded a MacArthur "genius" grant. And a look at bridge safety investigations [TVG] R of 7/16 8pm

11AM

Hidden Child 00:56 PBS
Of the 1.6 million Jewish children who lived in Europe before WWII, only 100,000 survived the Holocaust. Most were hidden, shuttered away in attics, cellars, convents or in villages and farms. This program chronicles the wartime experiences of Maud Dahme, one of an estimated 5,000 Jewish children hidden from the Nazis by righteous gentiles in the Netherlands. Unlike Anne Frank, Dahme was separated from her parents, and she and her younger sister were raised Christian and grew up in Dutch farm country. Holland, viewed as a safe haven for Jews, proved not to be. At the start of the WWII, there were 140,000 Jews in the Netherlands. At the end of the war, nearly 75% of the Dutch Jewish population had been exterminated, a higher percentage than in any other Western European country. Dahme, forced to take on assumed names to conceal her Jewish identity, talks about having to lie in order to survive, of dodging bullets and of the compassion of strangers who risked their own lives to save hers. [TVPG]

Noon

Music Farmers 00:56 WFSU
Chronicling Florida's music festivals at Suwannee Springfest and MagnoliaFest The film features interviews, music, and performances by Bela Fleck, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, the Duhks, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, the late Vassar Clements, and many others. [TVG]

1PM

Nature "Can Animals Predict Disaster?" 00:56 #2303H (Rpt) PBS
Can animals save human lives by helping predict tidal waves and other deadly natural phenomena? Observations of animal behavior at the onset of the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami have given a major impetus to research into this intriguing question. What, if anything, do animals sense, and how can people use that ability? This program explores the moments leading up to the tsunami, and assesses how close scientists are to solving this important puzzle. [TVPG]

2PM

History Detectives "Superman Sketch/Lost Musical Treasure/Rebel Whiskey Flask" 00:56 #411Z (Rpt) PBS
Superman Sketch: A woman has a sketch of Superman, with a note reading, "With Best Wishes to Randall, from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster," who were the creators of Superman. Perhaps her late father, Randall, obtained this piece through his WWII army service, when characters were featured as heroes in action against German and Japanese forces. Lost Musical Treasure: A Port Washington, WI, man owns a pair of "masters" used to press shellac records in the 1920s and 30s, and believes they could represent some of the nation's best blues artists. His great uncle was the master sound engineer for Paramount Records, affiliated with the Wisconsin Chair Company, manufacturer of phonograph cabinets. Rebel Whiskey Flask: In 1794, thousands protested against the U.S. government, because of a tax on whiskey. President George Washington marched 13,000 soldiers into Pennsylvania to quash the rebellion. Now, a woman with a whiskey flask believes it may be from this historic uprising. Final program of the season. [TVG] R on 8/10 4am; 8/19 2pm; 8/31 4am

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Salzburg and Surroundings" 00:26 #410H (Rpt) APTEX
The birthplace of Mozart, and everyone's Sound of Music fantasies-Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun-from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt. [TVG] R on 7/19 3am; 8/22 3pm; 8/23 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Queensland, Australia" 00:26 #509H (Rpt) APT
Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs, rainforests, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world--The Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland, Australia, help make up the ultimate outdoor adventure. Host Rudy Maxa begins, north of Brisbane, along the sunshine coast, exploring sand dune-covered islands, coastal towns, and parks. Then, he flies north to Cairns, the gateway to the coral, multicolored sea life and azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Tips are included on avoiding poisonous creatures and diving. [TVG] R on 7/19 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "The Essence of Maremma" 00:26 #110Z (Rpt) APTEX
Lidia cooks up appetizing poached eggs, a classic yet delightful steak with a side of Tuscan beans and squash. This is where the Tuscan cowboys reign so look out for a few surprises! [TVG] R on 7/19 1am; 8/25 4pm; 8/26 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Seattle, WA--Mussels" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) APT
Big and gregarious and in love with the food experience, Chef Tom Douglas heads out to the waters of the Pacific Northwest to savor the succulence of the sea Mussels from Penn Cove Shellfish. Recipes: Mussels in Sake Ginger Butter; and Mussel Chowder. (5 of 13) [TVG] R on 7/19 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9214H PBS [TVRE]

6PM

Equitrekking "Virginia Hunt Country" 00:26 #204 APTEX
American history comes alive as historic Virginia Hunt Country is toure. The team visits Middleburg and attends a steeplechase, they ride amid Longhorn Cattle at Marriott Ranch, learn to play polo, experience Civil War history on horseback and meet Civil War rein-actors. [TVG]

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Friday July 18, 2008

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

6:30PM

InterCHANGE "MillerCoors/City Tax / County Tax/Brett Favre/Off Shore Oil Drilling" 00:26 #1335H WMVS
Panelists Dan Jones (moderator), Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall discuss the MillerCoors decision to move headquarters from Milwaukee to Chicago, and how Milwaukee will be affected with no major brewery headquarters in town. Plus, will it cost even more to live and do business in Milwaukee? It could, as Milwaukee County Supervisors push ahead with a plan for increased sales tax to fund parks and busses. And, predictions on how the Brett Favre/Packers saga will unfold. Rick Horowitz Commentary: Off shore drilling.

7PM

Washington Week "State of the Economy/Obama & McCain's Plans" 00:26 #4802 PBS
John Maggs of National Journal and Eamon Javers of POLITICO report on the state of the economy with inflation spiking, unemployment up, and gas prices hovering near all-time highs. Plus, the latest on bank failures, the ongoing home mortgage crisis, and the Bush administration's plan to stabilize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Dan Balz of The Washington Post and Jeff Zeleny of The New York Times offer analysis of the plans and strategies Barack Obama and John McCain have for restoring the deteriorating economy and ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, what the latest polls reveal about the candidates and the dominant issues this election season as well as a look ahead to Senator Obama's six-day trip to the Middle East and Europe. [TVRE]

7:30PM

NOW on PBS "Can We Defeat A Resurgent Taliban In Afghanistan?" 00:26 #428 PBS
America thought it had won the war in Afghanistan six years ago, but a recent escalation in violence and instability--including the death of nine U.S. soldiers this past weekend has given rise to the question: Have we allowed the Taliban to come back? NOW Correspondent Bill Gentile reports from Afghanistan's southern Helmand Province, where he was embedded for nearly three weeks in May and June with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). The 24th MEU are among 60,000 foreign troops on the ground in Afghanistan--more than half of them American. They face an ominous challenge as the Taliban attempts a return to power, in some cases merging with other insurgent groups, and potentially providing safe haven for Al-Qaeda and other anti-American terrorists. Reporting from the front lines, NOW provides a soldier's-eye look into what some consider America's "forgotten war." Are we still winning it?

8PM

Bill Moyers Journal "Mortgage Meltdown" 00:56 #1214 PBS
This week PBS' Bill Moyers Journal travels to ground zero of the mortgage meltdown--Cleveland, Ohio. Correspondent Rick Karr visits Slavic Village, one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in the nation when it comes to the spate of foreclosures caused by the subprime mortgage crisis. There, more than 1,000 homes stand vacant and decaying in a neighborhood that once thrived with families living the American dream of home ownership. Moyers gets perspective from veteran journalist William Greider on the current financial crisis and what he calls "the great deflation of Wall Street". [TVRE]

9PM

Antiques Roadshow "Bismarck, ND, Pt. 1" 00:56 #1010 PBS
In Bismarck, ND, host Mark Walberg and appraiser Suzanne Perrault dig up a wealth of information about the University of North Dakota's School of Mines pottery program, and how valuable these 20th-century pieces have become. Appraisers at the Bismarck Civic Center unearth a rich vein of objects, including a valuable set of samurai swords brought back from Japan in 1898 by the owner's grandfather, a member of the North Dakota Volunteers who fought in the Spanish-American War; late 19th-century journals from a country store near Grand Forks, documenting life in the early stages of North Dakota statehood; and a mid-19th-century heirloom Bennington pottery lion valued at $4,000 to $8,000. [TVG]

10PM

Sherlock Holmes "The Blue Carbuncle" 00:51 #106 EPS
The Blue Carbuncle, a mysterious jewel with a sinister history, is stolen from the Countess of Morcar. After it is found inside a Christmas goose, the mystery becomes even more bizarre. So who is the true thief? This is a puzzle only Sherlock Holmes can unravel. (6 of 13) [TVG]

11PM

Globe Trekker "Germany" 00:57 #711 APT (DVS)
Padma Lakshmi's journey begins in Seville with a breakfast of hot chocolate and Spanish doughnuts. She then tours the city's tapas bars and tries flamenco dancing in between sips of Sangria. Next it's off to Jerez de la Frontera to cook with sherry, then she fishes in Sanlucar de Barrameda and samples the exclusive Manzanilla. Padma prepares paella on the Costa del Sol, cooks an Andalucian stew in the Alpujaras Valley, samples bull's balls and explores the olive groves in Granada, whips up gazpacho in Bunol and dines at the world's oldest restaurant in Madrid. [TVG] R on 7/27 11pm

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