Monday August 20, 2007

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

Midnight

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]

12:30AM

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]

1AM

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 of 8/19 4pm

1:30AM

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 of 8/19 4:30pm

2AM

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 of 8/19 5pm

2:30AM

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 of 8/19 5:30pm

3AM

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 7pm

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 8/21 4am; 8/22 4am; 8/23 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 3:30pm; 8/21 4:30am; 8/22 4:30am

5AM

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 of 8/17 5:30am; 8/18 5am; 8/19 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Shining Armour" 00:28 #131Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs kick up high and twist in and out. In Storyworld, Grandpappa thinks the suit of armour looks like fun; and, with Boohbah magic, he's wearing it. It's very difficult to move in the suit of armour, and Grandpappa can't walk--he keeps falling over. How will he get to the castle, if he can't walk? [TVY] R on 8/21 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Creepy Cabbages of County Galway" 00:28 #140H (Rpt) PBS
Piggley and friends borrow a special wooden shamrock from Mr. Hornsby--then misplace it. Following advice from Don Toro, they retrace their steps to find it, starting from the last place they saw it. Working together, and helping each other, they eventually find what they were looking for. Jakers! Live and Learn: Whether one is a member of a championship soccer team or playing with friends, cooperation makes the experience more successful--and a lot more fun. A group of kids demonstrate cooperation by putting together a difficult puzzle in no time at all! Final program of the season. [TVY] R on 8/26 6am; 10/29 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Eyes and Noses/Snook's Songbook" 00:28 #131H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Madge loses her glasses, the ants find them covered in slime. Snook shares his favorite songs. [TVY] R on 8/24 6:30am; 8/25 6:30am

7AM

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 8/21 12; 8/22 8am; 8/24 10am

8AM

Frontline "Secret History of the Credit Card" 00:56 #2305Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The average American family carries ten credit cards. Credit card debt and personal bankruptcies are now at an all time high. With no legal limit on the amount of interest or fees that can be charged, credit cards have become the most profitable sector of the American banking industry, with more than $30 billion in profits in 2003, alone. The New York Times examines how the credit card industry became so pervasive, so lucrative, and so politically powerful. R on 8/21 2pm; 8/22 11am; 8/24 2pm

9AM

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]

9:30AM

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "The Kenai, En Plein Air" 00:26 #103H PBSPL (DVS)
Kenn Backhaus leads artists to Seward, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula, and beautiful Resurrection Bay--gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. With the towering Chugach Mountains as a backdrop, the artists paint in a derelict boatyard. (3 of 6). [TVG] R on 9/12 9:30pm; 10/1 9:30am

10AM

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 8/21 8pm; 8/21 11pm; 8/22 7am

11AM

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 8/21 7am; 8/22 2pm

Noon

American Experience "The Massie Affair" 00:56 #1708Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
At a time when the U.S. Navy dominated Hawaii, Americans thought of the islands as their Paradise. But, in September of 1931, an incident exposed racial tensions roiling beneath the surface. Thalia Fortescue Massie, the troubled young wife of a navy lieutenant, claimed that a group of Hawaiians had raped her on a lonely beach road. Five young men were arrested--two Hawaiians, two Japanese, and a Chinese. Despite evidence that the defendants couldn't have committed the crime, a mixed-race jury deadlocked, and the suspects were released. One of the defendants was found dead on the backseat of Massie's mother's car. News of Grace Hubbard Fortescue's "honor slaying" unleashed a torrent of racist invective from the mainland, in support of the mother, Fortescue. Though she was eventually convicted of manslaughter, her sentence was commuted to an hour. Thus, a wound was inflicted on the psyche of the Hawaiian people that has yet to heal. [TVPG] R on 8/21 10am; 8/22 12noon; 8/23 3pm

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 9/23 1pm

2PM

Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies "On Top of the World" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Known as the "Castle in the Wilderness," the Banff Springs Hotel is the elegantly appointed hub of a wheel of lodges and cabins built high in the backcountry, amidst a panorama of canyons, waterfalls, and glaciers. Visitors travel by helicopter to remote Mount Assiniboine Lodge, by horseback to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse, and with expert climbers to Abbott Pass Hut, perched precariously on the spine of the continental divide. First of two programs. [TVG] R on 8/22 10am; 9/5 12; 9/6 8am

3PM

Piano Guy 00:26 #711H NETA
Host Scott Houston takes us step-by-step through Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" and the children's tune, "Did You Ever See a Lassie? " Guest Jack Widner discusses and plays Clint Eastwood's original song, "Blue Morgan." [TVG] R on 8/22 3pm; 8/24 3pm

3:30PM

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 8/21 4:30am; 8/22 4:30am; 8/22 3:30pm

4PM

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Tailgate Warriors" 00:30 #410Z (Rpt) APT
On the athletic field, there are concrete rules of engagement. But there are none governing the fiercely competitive sport of tailgating, meaning unsportsmanlike conduct and one-upsmanship in the parking lot usually get rewarded. Are you still in the minor leagues? Learn some new moves from Steven Raichlen. Score extra points with a platter of Grilled Polenta with Italian Sausage and Peppers. Stun your opponents and delight your fans with Flame-Grilled Prosciutto Panini. Engage in fowl play by serving Steven's indomitable Calgary Wings with zippy Maytag Blue Cheese Sauce. [TVG] R on 8/21 1am; 9/6 4pm; 9/7 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Welcome to Tequila" 00:26 #405Z (Rpt) APTEX
Tequila has come around--from "lick the salt and suck the lime" firewater, to chic drink of connoisseurs and hipsters alike. What exactly is this quintessential Mexican spirit, and what makes one tequila so-so and another sublime? Rick Bayless comes straight to the source, to the town of Tequila in Jalisco, where the first families of tequila still brew the stuff the old-fashioned way, from the slow-roasted heart of the blue agave plant. It's a crash course in tequila that goes through every step, from the fields to the historic Herradura family hacienda, where the beautiful copper-clad stills of the original tequila works can still be seen alongside a state-of-the-art production facility. Along the way, he stops for tacos and a lesson in tequila drinking at a local restaurant, and shows another side of tequila--it's great for cooking, too. Back in Chicago, IL, he shares his recipe for Tequila-Infused Queso Fundido, a classic warm cheese dip. R on 8/21 1:30am; 9/26 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Oaxaca: Footsteps In Tradition" 00:26 #1308H (Rpt) APTEX
The Valle de Tehuacan, in the Mexican state of Puebla, is not only home to the world's greatest variety of cacti; it is also probably the birthplace of domestic corn. That corn became a staple for people throughout North America, including the civilizations that inhabited nearby Monte Alban. Those civilizations sowed the creative seeds for the Zapotecan culture that still thrives today. The region is famous for the indigenous artisans who use native plants to continue the artistic traditions of their ancestors. [TVG] R on 8/21 2am

5:30PM

Farmers' Almanac TV "Iowa Bio-Diesel, Accumulator of Things, Metropolitan Market " 00:26 #207Z (Rpt) APTEX
People all over the country are searching for new forms of fuel. Meet Victor Lin and his team of researchers whose work with nanospheres may lead to alternative energies. Ken Brecher is an obsessive collector and a lifetime hoarder. His "Empire of Objects" tells a compelling story. The hottest food spot in Manhattan isn't Nobu. It's where the chefs from Nobu shop: Manhattan's Green Market, which revolutionized how New Yorkers eat and New York chefs cook. [TVG] R on 8/21 2:30am; 9/26 5:30pm; 9/27 2:30am

6PM

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 8/21 3am; 9/26 3am

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Monday August 20, 2007

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

6:30PM

I Remember "Janet Murguia, National Council of La Raza" 00:26 #1304H (Rpt) WMVS
Host Jim Peck speaks with Janet Murguia, President and CEO, National Council of La Raza. NCLR is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., working to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

7PM

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 of 8/19 6pm; 8/20 3am

8PM

History Detectives "Red Cloud Letter/'32 Ford Roadster/Cast Iron Eagle" 00:56 #507Z PBS
Host Gwen Wright journeys to South Dakota's Black Hills to uncover the mystery of a curious letter believed to be that of Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore. And a man in California owns a 1932 Ford roadster that, upon purchase, had an engine too powerful for normal driving. He suspects his car was used for dry-lake racing, a sport that had its heyday in Southern California in the 1930s and 1940s. [TVG] R on 8/21 3pm; 8/22 7pm; 8/22 10pm

9PM

Imax: Mexico 00:41 R on 8/24 9:01pm; 8/24 11:03pm; 9/9 5:41pm

9:42PM

Imax: Loch Lemond: Legend of the Loch 00:37
There is one Scottish song known the world over that touches the heart of all who hear it-- Loch Lomond. But while many know the song, few know the legend behind it. Set on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond in breathtaking Scotland, Legend of Loch Lomond is the dramatic ghostly love story of a brave eighteenth century Highlander and his lovely Lowlander sweetheart cruelly separated by war but reunited in the modern day by a beautiful young singer who inadvertently becomes entangled in their tale. R on 8/24 9:43pm; 9/9 6:23pm; 10/3 2:21pm

10:20PM

Imax: Ocean Men 00:40 (Rpt)
For more than 10 years, world champion freedivers Pipin Ferreras and Umberto Pelizzari have been vying for world records. The 480 foot mark has already been passed but their journey into the deep continues. Their passion is carried by a desire to overtake the other and push their own physical limits to the extreme. R on 9/9 5pm

11PM

Coastal Clash 00:56 NETA
California's coast, like coastlines around the country, is facing pressures around access and development. But, as urbanization continues to encroach on the 1,100 mile-long coast, the shoreline has come under siege. Development is swallowing up miles of coastline; access to the beach is being cut off; and seawalls may be causing the beaches to disappear. A battle is raging around the fundamental question: Whose coast is it, anyway? [TVG]

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