Thursday August 21, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:11

Midnight

Carrier "Full Circle" 00:56 #110H PBS (DVS)
As the Nimitz makes its final transit from Hawaii to California, the sailors and Marines on board prepare to return to their homes and families. For those still on board, the "Tiger Cruise" provides a buffer, but there's no such transition for those who fly home early from Hawaii. As the Nimitz returns to her home port of San Diego, sailors and Marines reflect on the deployment and take stock of what they've achieved. (10 of 10) [TV14] R on 8/23 12

1AM

Lidia's Italy "Two Tasty Pastas, Puglia Style" 00:26 #107Z (Rpt) APTEX
There's nothing as perfect as a fresh, ripe tomato, and today Lidia proves it by tossing cherry tomatoes with argula and cavatelli-a pasta specifically local to Puglia. [TVG] R of 8/20 4pm

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "A Man, A Pan, Paella!" 00:26 #602Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick shows how to plan a fiesta that's both big and gourmet. His spectacular menu for 25 features Mexican takes on Spanish classics. For starters, there's a sparkling Sangria Mexicana accented with lime juice. Then along comes a chilled Roasted Poblano Gazpacho with fresh garnishes that's made ahead and assembled at the last minute so the vegetables stay nice and crisp. Then, it's a Mexican accent on that most iconic Spanish main dish of all, Mexican Paella with Shrimp, Mussels and Chorizo. Rick constructs a simple outdoor brick fire pit, custom-built for an enormous three-foot paella pan. (2 of 13) [TVG] R of 8/20 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Bolivia: Volcanoes, Flamingos, and Salt Lakes" 00:26 #1304H (Rpt) APTEX
Ranging in altitude up to 16,500 feet above sea level, the wild, frigid desert of southwestern Bolivia is full of natural treasures. The harsh landscape is dominated by the towering Andean volcanoes and lakes, or lagoons, which are actually basins, into which the meager snowmelt drains and cannot escape. These intensely colored, brackish lakes are home to some of the world's hardiest animals, namely three different species of flamingo. In cliffs near the lakes, bizcachas (a rabbit-sized rodent) are one of the few mammals in the region. The bizarre-looking yareta also grows along the rugged rock faces. Resembling massive patches of moss, these huge, thick plants are thousands of years old. These are just some of the many wonders found in the highest desert in the world. [TVG] R of 8/20 5pm

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "Four Corners: Hiker's and Driver's Paradise" 00:26 #104G (Rpt) APT
Encompassing parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, the Four Corners region is the only place in America where four states meet. It is also the place where ancestors of today's Native Americans lived and thrived. George Bauer visits this historically rich area, where he focuses on hiking through the multitude of national parks and monuments, and reveals why the region is such a wonderful place to drive. Among the stops: Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly. [TVG] R of 8/20 5:30pm

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 of 8/20 3pm

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 of 8/20 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "The Chisholm Trail/Harry Houdini Poster/Mckinley Casket Flag" 00:56 #401Z (Rpt) PBS
The Chisholm Trail: In the decades following the Civil War, more than six million cattle were herded from Texas to the railhead in Kansas, in one of the greatest known migrations of animals. In the small town of Donna, TX, near the Mexican border, a historic marker declares that the famous Chilsom Trail ran through this area, yet many dispute the idea that the trail ever made it this far south. Harry Houdini Poster: A Chicago, IL, man was replacing roof insulation, when he realized that the old material contained scores of old posters for a "Harry Houdini" magic show. The theater where the performance allegedly took place no longer exists. The contributor is eager to determine the poster's authenticity, as well as to learn what kind of show Houdini was performing in Chicago. McKinley Casket Flag: A Battle Ground, WA, man has a flag that he claims once draped the casket of 25th U.S. President William McKinley, after he was assassinated in 1901. The Detectives check it out. First program in an 11-part season. [TVG]

5AM

Boohbah "Leaky Hose" 00:28 #133Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs whirl and twirl, go up and down. In Storyworld, Grandpappa turns on the hose to water the flowers, but nothing comes out. After spotting a leak in the hose, what can Grandpappa do to get the flowers the water they need to grow? [TVY] R of 8/20 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Parping Horn" 00:28 #134Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs move side to side and sneak up and surprise each other. In Storyworld, Grandpappa and Mr. Man blow the horn to make each other jump. Will they jump higher, if the horn gets bigger? [TVY] R on 8/22 5am; 8/23 5:30am; 8/24 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "The Monkey" 00:28 #202H (Rpt) PBS
When a monkey escapes from a traveling circus, Piggley and friends believe they've found an elusive "Irish gorilla." They set out to trap him, and in the process create an adventure of a lifetime. [TVY]

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 on 8/23 6:30am; 8/24 6:30am; 8/24 9:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Jack and the Beanstalk" 00:28 #104Z (Rpt) PBS
Baby Joy, Whyatt's little sister, is having a giant-sized tantrum and nothing will calm her down! [TVY] R of 8/15 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Castles in the Sea/Get Your Coat" 00:28 #116H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY]

8AM

Sesame Street "Annual Triangle Toss" 00:58 #4167H PBS (DVS)
Telly gets ready for the Triangle Lovers' Annual Triangle Toss! It's a game where each player throws three triangles and tries to get them to land on the stick. This year, he discovers that his vest is too small. [TVY] R on 8/22 8am; 8/24 8am

9AM

Antiques Roadshow "Providence, Ri - Hour Three" 00:56 #1015Z PBS [TVG] R of 8/18 7pm

10AM

History Detectives 00:56 #608H PBS
A woman in New Hampshire inherited her husband's aunt's belongings, which include a curious late-18th-century book titled Trials of Patriots. It contains what appears to be President John Adams' signature in three places, and includes an inscription, "Charles Adams from His Father, 1794." The book is a collection of transcripts chronicling the sedition trials of Irish and Scottish radicals. Gwendolyn Wright examines the Adams family's correspondence and conflict as they balanced home life with public service. A woman in Portland, Oregon, has a curious spoon that once belonged to her grandmother. It's known in her family as "the spoon of atrocities." An eerie scene is etched into its sterling silver bowl. Wes Cowan explores the clash between white settlers and Sioux in the mid-19th century--and a struggle that led to the largest mass execution in American history. Then, Elyse Luray investigates the little-known story of the NC-4 and its historic voyage. [TVPG] R on 8/24 11am

11AM

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]

Noon

Woodsmith Shop "Setting Up Shop" 00:26 #112H NETA [TVG]

12:30PM

Made In Spain "Spain's Vegetable Garden" 00:26 #104Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Chef Jose turns Spain's sparkling wine, cava, into a light dressing for oysters and a refreshing mimosa cocktail. He goes mushroom hunting in the Catalan mountains before cooking a crumbled pork sausage with wild mushrooms. Back in Spain, he fishes for shrimp and eats Catalan seafood in traditional and modern ways. (4 of 26) [TVG]

1PM

Austin City Limits "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" 00:56 #3206Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings its combination of South African musical traditions and Christian gospel music to the stage. This group has become an international cultural force over the last 40 years, and their remarkable vocal harmonies continue to inspire enthusiasm whenever and wherever they perform. [TVPG] R on 8/21 11pm; 8/23 10pm

2PM

History Detectives "Gar Photograph/Jefferson Pledge/Dempsey Fight Bell" 00:56 #503Z (Rpt) PBS
A Civil War enthusiast in Pennsylvania owns a striking vintage photograph that depicts about 20 older white men in full dress uniform, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with two black men. In Reconstruction-era America, association between blacks and whites was frequently taboo. Their bond, it turns out, was the Grand Army of the Republic, a remarkable fraternal order organized for war veterans. The men's common struggle with post traumatic stress transcended race. Host Elyse Luray heads to New York, and Washington, DC, to investigate the first national social group to challenge the color barrier. In a forgotten corner of a Washington, DC, public library, a photo archivist has discovered what may be a momentous piece of history. It's a list of signatures from public figures of the early 1800s, including President Thomas Jefferson. [TVG]

3PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Maui and Hawaii's Big Island" 00:26 #501H (Rpt) APT
The cultures of the Pacific converge on the breathtaking islands of Hawaii. This trip, host Rudy Maxa begins on Maui, where he braves the twisting road to Hana, with its cascading waterfalls and tropical splendor. Fire-knife dancers light up the night sky, and he sways to the rhythms of hula and slack-key guitar. Later, Rudy hops over to Hawaii's Big Island, for ancient petroglyphs and a helicopter tour of the world's most active volcano. Tips on snorkeling and golfing are also included in this first program of a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 8/22 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Oahu and Kauai" 00:26 #502H (Rpt) APT
Sunning, swimming, surfing, and boating at Waikiki Beach are just the start in Honolulu. Host Rudy Maxa explores Hawaii's Polynesian roots at the venerable Bishop Museum, remembers WWII history at Pearl Harbor, and pays homage to King Kamehameha. From Oahu, he heads north to Kauai, "The Garden Island," whose sheer beauty screams "tropical paradise." Rudy hikes the Waimea Canyon and kayaks past traditional Hawaiian villages. The Allerton Gardens show off rare tropical plants, and restored homes of planters recall days when sugar was king. [TVG] R on 8/22 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "When In Rome....Eat Pasta" 00:26 #108Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rome is famous for its simple, inexpensive and absolutely delicious dry pasta dishes. Two of these famous dishes are the Bucatini all'Amatriciana and Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. [TVG] R on 8/22 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Beach Blanket Barbecue" 00:26 #603Z APTEX
Rick and his family create a little Mexican seaside nirvana right in their Chicago backyard. The food is as inviting as the mood, because it all comes from the grill, starting with Rick's Grilled Garlic and Orange Guacamole, which gets its smoky flavor from flame-seared onions, garlic and jalapenos. Then come Grilled Mussels, cooked right on the grill grates, topped with tomatillo salsa and served as a passed appetizer. The main event is succulent Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Adobado marinated in sweet-spicy ancho chile adobo, grilled and served whole and sizzling, with a potatoes and onions, cooked in a "hobo-pack" right on the grill. (3 of 13) [TVG] R on 8/22 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "River Runs Dry" 00:26 #1305H (Rpt) APTEX
The Gila River, after beginning its journey high in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, historically flowed entirely across the state of Arizona. But, like ninety percent of the Southwest U.S.'s remaining riparian areas, it is now used up and dries out merely halfway to its former confluence with the Colorado River. Revered as sacred by ancient peoples and modern-day indigenous people alike, the history of the Gila River is the story of nearly all modern desert rivers. [TVG] R on 8/22 2am

5:30PM

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 8/22 2:30am

6PM

Antiques Road Show "Cardiff Castles Special" 00:29 #2714 BBC
Michael Aspel introduces a special edition from the lavishly decorated interior of Cardiff Castle. Amongst the items featured are an African witch doctor's ceremonial stick, a school boys exercise book from 1745 and a Scandanavian drinking tankard valued at £12,000.

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Thursday August 21, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:11

6:30PM

Garden Paths "Avery Island Jungle Garden/Personality in the Yard/Rutgers" 00:26 #111H NETA
Visiting gardens is always a joy, but discovering something you had no clue existed is even more exciting! Host Jodi Olson wades through the bayou near Lafayette, Louisiana to experience a unique island garden. Plus, tips on how to include your own personality in planning and tending your landscape. And, a trip to the Garden State and the interesting grounds of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. (11 of 13) [TVG] R on 8/23 7:30am

7PM

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 4" 00:26 #2720 (Rpt) PBSPL
Norm and Kevin visit Algiers Point, to see how the first This Old House New Orleans project, completed in 1990, held up during Hurricane Katrina. Back in Holy Cross, Richard shows Norm the plumbing layout and how HVAC contractor Raul Mena plans to heat and cool the house. In Broadmoor, Norm and Kevin help install windows with the non-profit group Rebuilding Together. At Musicians Village, founder Branford Marsalis shows Kevin around and introduces him to the youngest resident in the village, saxophonist Calvin Johnson. Despite debris at the jobsite, landscape architect Brian starts working with homeowner Rashida to draw up a plan for her yard and gardens. [TVG] R on 8/23 8am

7:30PM

Ask This Old House "Building A Soccer Goal/Constructing A Sandbox" 00:26 #620 (Rpt) PBSPL
The expert crew celebrates the 150th episode with special projects that parents and kids can work on together. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to build a soccer goal using PVC plumbing pipes. In the Ask This Old House loft, general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to make a pair of stilts out of wood. Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a family how to build a sandbox and make replicas of fossils. [TVG] R on 8/23 8:30am

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Chippewa River: Musky Fishing/Kaytee Bird Seed Factory/Tying Flies" 00:26 #2424H (Rpt) WMVS
On the Chippewa River, Host Dan Small fly-fishes for muskies with Wendy Williamson and Larry Mann of Hayward Flyfishing Company. Debby Wolniak visits the Kaytee Birdseed Factory where she learns how seed is made and techniques for attracting birds to backyard feeders. Tom Newbauer visits with Pat Ehlers who highlights tools for tying flies, how to use them, and the best ones to attract different species of fish. R on 8/23 9am

8:30PM

Red Green Show "Father and Son Banquet" 00:23 #204 EPS
Red makes a girl's bedroom suite out of recycled tires. Edgar Montrose demonstrates the use of dynamite for home renovations. [TVG]

9PM

Bee Gees: Tribute to a Brother 00:42 (Rpt) APTSY
Originally recorded in March 2001, this concert was re-edited to honor Maurice Gibb who died in Miami in January 2003. In this memorable special, Gibb brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin perform 10 classic Bee Gees songs, including "Massachusetts" and "To Love Somebody," during their final performance as a trio in Britain. Brief interview segments are interspersed among the many hits. [TVG]

10PM

New Yankee Workshop "Old Pine Dry Sink" 00:26 #1903 PBSPL
After seeing this sink in the Arlington House in Virginia, Norm builds his own from recycled pine. [TVG]

10:30PM

MotorWeek "Lincoln Mks" 00:26 #2750 PBSPL
The 2009 Lincoln MKS, Nissan GT-R Sports Car, Porsche 911 and Kia Borrego are featured. [TVG]

11PM

Austin City Limits "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" 00:56 #3206Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings its combination of South African musical traditions and Christian gospel music to the stage. This group has become an international cultural force over the last 40 years, and their remarkable vocal harmonies continue to inspire enthusiasm whenever and wherever they perform. [TVPG] R on 8/23 10pm

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