Sunday August 19, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:22

Midnight

Washing Away 00:56 PBS
Survivors of 2005's devastating hurricanes share the effects of coastal erosion on their lives, livelihoods and the future of their culture and heritage in south Louisiana. [TVPG]

1AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Brisket Bbq" 00:26 #721Z APT
A trip down South--ATK versions of BBQ brisket and corn fritters. Tasting: hot sauce. Equipment: charcoal grills. [TVG] R of 8/18 4pm

1:30AM

Katie Brown Workshop "Flowers, Flowers Everywhere" 00:26 #209H APTEX
Katie adds color and life to every room with floral hoops and framed flowers. She puts a new twist on classic recipes, including lemon thyme pound cake and rosy fudge. [TVG] R of 8/18 4:30pm

2AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "India: Allahabad and Varanasi" 00:26 #111H APTEX
The Bengal tiger is the most celebrated icon of wild Asia. Admired and feared through the centuries, the tiger is a tenacious, but seriously threatened species in India's large preserves. Art goes by elephant deep into Kipling country in search of the elusive cat and finds exotic wildlife, including deer, langur monkeys, sloth bears and peacocks. He also captures timeless images of the forest's mahout handlers as they bathe and care for elephants with which they have a life-long relationship. (Pt. 11 of 13). [TVG] R of 8/18 5pm

2:30AM

Chef's Story "Chef's Story: Anthony Bourdain" 00:26 #102Z APT
Interview and cooking demonstration with Anthony Bourdain filmed before an audience of culinary students at the French Culinary Institute. [TVG]

3AM

Great Museums: Year of the Museum Specials "The Museum of Modern Art: In Our Time" 00:56 #101H (Rpt) APT
What do the super stars of modern art--Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol--have in common with the Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle and an Apple iPod? All share the stage at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Here, the two big questions are: What makes it modern; AND what makes it art? MoMA's scholars, along with David Rockefeller (son of MoMA founder Abby Rockefeller), prove that the modern art of any age is not the newest; it's the next. First of two specials. [TVG] R of 8/17 7pm; 8/18 6pm

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 8/20 4am; 8/21 4am; 8/22 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Dodge Nitro" 00:26 #2650Z PBSPL
The 2007 Dodge Nitro sport-utility and the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer are road tested. [TVG] R on 8/20 4:30am; 8/20 3:30pm; 8/21 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Bells" 00:28 #129Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing their arms, and scrunch up small and stretch out big. In Storyworld, Mr. Man, Grandmamma, Brother, and Sister have arrived to ring a bell. However, Grandmamma's bell is too big to ring. Will she find the strength to ring it? Storyworld invites children to develop their problem-solving skills, as they learn about sequence, and the relationship between size and pitch. [TVY] R of 8/16 5:30am; 8/17 5am; 8/18 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Shed" 00:28 #130Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs have fun "folding up" and hiding their heads and feet. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister hide in the shed. Can Mr. Man figure a way to get them out? [TVY] R on 8/20 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Growing Pains" 00:28 #135H (Rpt) PBS
After griping about his parents' rules, Piggley wishes he were a grownup, so he could do as he pleases. But, when Dad sprains his ankle, putting Piggley in charge of the farm for a day, Piggley finds that being a grownup is a lot harder than it looks. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones and children get a chance to try out all the things they're too young (or old) to do--with humorous results. [TVY] R on 10/23 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Dancing/King of the Tree" 00:28 #108H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
His friends use dancing to keep Snook awake. Bob uses measurements to see if the tree will flood. [TVY] R of 8/13 6:30am; 8/17 6:30am; 8/18 6:30am

7AM

Marines 01:26 PBS
Exploring the training, history, heart, and unique warrior culture of the United States Marine Corps. 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]

8:30AM

Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent 00:26 PBS
For more than 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River in Youngstown, NY. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus, control a critical water artery. This program explores the story of the long-standing national landmark. Through rare archival materials, expert commentaries, high-definition videography and re-enactments, viewers can experience the history of Fort Niagara, from its beginnings through modern times. [TVPG]

9AM

Adventure Lodges of North America "Canadian Adventure Lodges" 01:00 #101H (Rpt) PBS
Canada is traveled, to examine: a floating three-story luxury resort moored on an island where the nearest road ends 150 miles away; the Sundance lodge, which is only accessible on horseback; and the La Seigneurie du Triton, an 1800s fishing club that once hosted prestigious guests as Harry Truman and Theodore Roosevelt. First of two episodes. [TVG] R on 8/20 11am; 8/21 7am; 8/22 2pm

10AM

History Detectives "Coca-Cola Trade Card/Vicksburg Map/Lawrence Strike" 00:56 #403Z (Rpt) PBS
A man from Tucson, AZ, owns a map he believes is connected to the Civil War siege of Vicksburg, MS. His great grandfather commanded several batteries in this pivotal 1863 battle. In Parkersburg, WV, a man owns what seems to be an extraordinary piece of memorabilia: a pocket-sized card apparently dated 1886, advertising a strange-sounding beverage. And one man owns a billy club with the words "Lawrence Strike" and the date 12/1/1912. In January, 1912, tens of thousands of immigrant women, men, and children led the Bread and Roses strike at a textile factory in Lawrence, MA. [TVG] R of 8/13 11pm; 8/14 3pm; 8/15 10pm

11AM

InterCHANGE "Rracial Disparities/Midwest Air/Darling-Wasserman" 00:26 #1238H WMVS
Panelists: Dan Jones (moderator), Kathleen Dunn, Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall discuss racial disparities within the criminal justice system and analyze findings from a recent report commissioned by Gov. Doyle. Plus, an update on Midwest Air; and, predictions on who will win next year's 8th District Senate race, as State Rep. Sheldon Wasserman and State Senator Alberta Darling get set to campaign. Commentary by Rick Horowitz: Clinton/Obaba competition. R of 8/17 6:30pm

11:30AM

Tracks Ahead "Digital Command Control" 00:26 #603H (Rpt) NETA
A revolution in model railroad control is allowing multiple train operation on the same track. Also: the "up north" feeling is caught, in an outdoor railroad in the woods of Northern Michigan; an award winning California photographer is met; and the Utah Belt Railroad in a Missouri basement is visited. Spencer Christian hosts. [TVG] R of 8/18 9:30am

11:59AM

Wisconsin: A Capitol Gain 00:29 (Rpt) WMVS
The Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison is one of the most impressive in the U.S. Built between 1910 and 1917, this 'tribute to democracy' was taped while in the final phase of a restoration project designed to return the Capitol to its original majesty. This documentary recalls the birth of the building, examines its years of decline, witnesses its reconstruction, and reveals the phenomenal results. R on 8/25 6:58am; 8/25 10am; 9/11 1:30am

12:30PM

Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent 00:26 PBS
For more than 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River in Youngstown, NY. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus, control a critical water artery. This program explores the story of the long-standing national landmark. Through rare archival materials, expert commentaries, high-definition videography and re-enactments, viewers can experience the history of Fort Niagara, from its beginnings through modern times. [TVPG]

1PM

History Detectives "The Love Dish, Rebel Gun, Prison Plaque" 00:56 #110Z (Rpt) PBS
THE LOVE DISH: Hearts and arrows blaze across a set of china at the Powel House in Philadelphia, PA. Legend claims the Marquis de Lafayette gave the set to Elizabeth Willing, wife of the 18th century mayor. The detectives check out the facts. REBEL GUN: Mercer County Historical Society has a rifle, which once was said to belong to Tory bandit Moses Doan, recovered after he was killed in a raid of his hideout in 1783. Was this the gun of a man undermining the birth of the U.S. nation? PRISON PLAQUE: In Philadelphia stands the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary building. Founded by Quakers in 1829, this structure set new standards for prisons, with progressive ideas for rehabilitation. A plaque was found saying: "In the everlasting memory of the inmates of Eastern State Penitentiary who served in World War I," listing people by their prison numbers. However, convicted felons were prohibited from serving. What was the story behind the placque? [TVG]

2PM

Austin City Limits "Blues Traveler/Cafe Tacuba" 00:56 #3109Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Blues Traveler has cultivated a unique sound highlighted by extended jams, harmonica hooks, and John Popper's distinctive voice. The Grammy winners perform songs from their CD, #Bastardos!. Since the late '80s, Cafe Tacuba has been building an international fan base through innovative experimentation with music. The Mexican quartet performs international hits from their CD, Cuatro Camino. R on 8/20 10am; 8/21 8pm; 8/21 11pm

3PM

Nature "Shark Mountain" 00:56 #2202H (Rpt) PBS
Underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall have spent 25 years diving and documenting the most remote and beautiful underwater locations, always learning something new about the fantastic creatures that live there. Yet, even these remote places and creatures are at risk--and being able to share their experiences is increasingly important to the Halls, who are followed on the dive of a lifetime, to a tiny outpost 300 miles off the coast of Central American--Shark Mountain. [TVPG] R on 8/19 7pm; 8/19 10pm; 8/20 7am

4PM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "Fields, Not Feedlots: Chef Cathal Armstrong & Kids - Shenandoah Valley & Alexandria, VA" 00:26 #108H APTEX
Recognized nationally as the next "rising star," Chef David Bull ventures into Texas Hill Country with his three sons for a biology lesson on the axis deer and the Texas grasslands. They find themselves on Broken Arrow Ranch among clear-flowing streams, waterfalls, spectacular bluffs and rocky vistas; there, they search for wild, exotic deer and antelope. Recipes: Blackberry & Fig Glazed Sika Venison Tenderloin Over Braised Romaine & Sunflower Salad; Texas Slow-Cooked Axis Venison Stew. (8 of 13). [TVG] R on 8/20 1am

4:30PM

Endless Feast "Arroyo Grande" 00:26 #111H APTEX
A central California feast highlights local seafood, lamb and pork served in a pasture amid the rolling hills of Arroyo Grande. [TVG] R on 8/20 1:30am

5PM

Kid Fitness "Soda Standoff" 00:26 #209H APT
On a hot day, Sugar the Sloth proclaims soda a refreshing beverage, but Markey shows them another way to quench their thirst. The Kid Fitness gang also learns about flamingos and Florida. [TVY] R on 8/20 2am

5:30PM

Best Recipes in the World with Mark Bittman of the New York Times "How Sweet It Is" 00:26 #103H APTEX
Bittman's sweet tooth leads him to Tartine, a San Francisco bakery specializing in scones, then to the tiny town of Totnes in southwest England, where he eats scones with clotted cream and learns about Agatha Christie. In nearby Dartmouth, Bittman samples a British staple--sticky toffee pudding, and then feasts on a sweet cherry soup with red wine, mango and creme fraiche in California. [TVG] R on 8/20 2:30am

6PM

Great Museums: Year of the Museum Specials "Riches, Rivals & Radicals: 100 Years of Museums In America" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) APT
The commanding and charismatic characters are discovered, whose fervor fueled the 20th-century revolution that changed America's museums from dusty and elitist to dynamic and democratic! This landmark special features museum stories, coast to coast, and is hosted by Susan Stamberg, award-winning national correspondent. Second of 2 specials. [TVG] R on 8/20 3am; 8/20 7pm

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Sunday August 19, 2007

Last Updated: 08/31/2007 17:43:22

7PM

Nature "Shark Mountain" 00:56 #2202H (Rpt) PBS
Underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall have spent 25 years diving and documenting the most remote and beautiful underwater locations, always learning something new about the fantastic creatures that live there. Yet, even these remote places and creatures are at risk--and being able to share their experiences is increasingly important to the Halls, who are followed on the dive of a lifetime, to a tiny outpost 300 miles off the coast of Central American--Shark Mountain. [TVPG] R on 8/19 10pm; 8/20 7am; 8/21 12

8PM

America's Ballroom Challenge "American Smooth" 00:56 #201H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles-with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." America's Ballroom Challenge kicks off with the World Professional American Smooth Championships. Marilu Henner and former Latin champion Tony Meredith host. Pt. 1 of 5. [TVG] R on 8/19 11pm

9PM

Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent 00:26 PBS
For more than 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River in Youngstown, NY. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus, control a critical water artery. This program explores the story of the long-standing national landmark. Through rare archival materials, expert commentaries, high-definition videography and re-enactments, viewers can experience the history of Fort Niagara, from its beginnings through modern times. [TVPG]

9:30PM

Anatomy of a Hurricane 00:26 PBS
This program goes inside the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, during the 2004 hurricane season. With satellite images courtesy of NOAA and NASA, the program takes a revealing look at the stressful work of the dedicated staff who deal with unique and unexpected challenges, and struggle to make the most accurate predictions. [TVPG]

10PM

Nature "Shark Mountain" 00:56 #2202H (Rpt) PBS
Underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall have spent 25 years diving and documenting the most remote and beautiful underwater locations, always learning something new about the fantastic creatures that live there. Yet, even these remote places and creatures are at risk--and being able to share their experiences is increasingly important to the Halls, who are followed on the dive of a lifetime, to a tiny outpost 300 miles off the coast of Central American--Shark Mountain. [TVPG] R on 8/20 7am; 8/21 12; 8/22 8am

11PM

America's Ballroom Challenge "American Smooth" 00:56 #201H (Rpt) PBS
Top couples from North America compete across dance styles-with just one couple emerging as "America's best ballroom dance couple." America's Ballroom Challenge kicks off with the World Professional American Smooth Championships. Marilu Henner and former Latin champion Tony Meredith host. Pt. 1 of 5. [TVG] R of 8/19 8pm

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