Wednesday July 23, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:33

Midnight

P.O.V. "9 Star Hotel" 00:56 #2105Z PBS
The lives of a group of young Palestinian men working illegally as construction laborers in the Israeli city of Modi'in are documented. Caught between Israeli security laws and a Palestinian Authority they believe has failed them, they work for Israeli contractors by day while hiding from police by night. Like youths everywhere, they pass their idle hours talking about love, marriage and future hopes. Israeli filmmaker Ido Haar has crafted a powerful verite film that illuminates the plight of young men questioning their own culture while struggling to survive in the midst of bitter conflict. [TVPG] R of 7/22 9pm

1AM

Lidia's Italy "Anna, The Cous Cous Lady" 00:26 #112Z (Rpt) APTEX
Cous cous in Italian cuisine? Today Lidia with her friend Anna, who we also call the Cous Cous Lady put together a delicate salad of orange, red onion, and olives followed by a hot, steaming bowl of seafood brodetto. [TVG] R on 8/27 4pm; 8/28 1am

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "New York, New York - GreenMarket" 00:26 #107H (Rpt) APT
Chef Peter Hoffman's Savoy is a standout among New York's many restaurants, its success stemming from the purity and freshness of each meal served. Nearly every day, Chef Hoffman dodges traffic as he rides his specially outfitted bike to the Union Square Green Market, the city's largest farmers' market, to gather ingredients from local sources like Keith's Farm in Westtown, NY. Recipes: Garlic Custard; and Heirloom Tomato & Purslane Salad. (7 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/22 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Costal Civilizations of Ancient Peru" 00:26 #1609H (Rpt) APTEX
Some of the enormous adobe pyramids that still tower over the vast Peruvian countryside are surveyed. South American archaeological expert Axel Nielsen guides host David Yetman through the premier museum of South America, the Royal Tombs of Sipan, which house some of the richest gold artifacts in the world. From there, they trek to Huaca del Sol and Huaca del Luna, immense pyramids that emphasize the duality and symbolism of the pre-Incan societies. The last archeological stop is Chan Chan, an area known for its walls of design and decoration, which stretch as far as the eye can see. Finally, local fisherman construct and then navigate their boats made out of totora reeds in the same manner as their pre-Ican ancestors. Observe how these "caballitos del mar" (sea horses) are used daily to harvest fish from the sea. [TVG]

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "The Canadian" 00:26 #108Z (Rpt) APT
All aboard! George Bauer takes the grandest train ride in Canada. VIA Rail Canada's Canadian service transports passengers from Toronto to Vancouver, traveling through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, en route. The Canadian passes through the lakelands of northern Ontario, the western plains, and the mountain town of Jasper--ending its three-day journey on the Pacific coast. It's a trip that train-lovers and seasoned travelers, alike, can cherish. [TVG] R on 8/26 5:30pm; 8/27 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "The Majesty of Madrid" 00:26 #301H (Rpt) APTEX
Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. Rick Steves tours the lavish Royal Palace, enjoys art-packed museums, and looks deep into Picasso's greatest masterpiece. Experiencing Madrid at its fun-loving best, he is mesmerized by flamenco dancers, and munches on pigs' ears. Then, for a dose of Spain's dramatic history, he side-trips to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 8/26 3pm; 8/27 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "New Zealand's North Island" 00:26 #511H (Rpt) APT
With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and to-die-for natural beauty, New Zealand is a traveler's dream. In the Bay of Islands, host Rudy Maxa kayaks along the North's most glorious coastline. A Maori guide shows where local tribes signed a controversial treaty with European settlers. Known as the country's bread basket, Hawke's Bay offers bike rides through fruit and olive groves, and a town with one of the highest concentrations of art deco buildings in the world. Rudy includes tips on oyster shucking and olive oil. [TVG] R of 7/22 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "Secrets of the Tape/Mountain Mail Bag/Banned Birth Control Box" 00:56 #304Z (Rpt) PBS
An Austin resident of Cherokee descent inherited a mysterious bible from her father. She is intrigued by what appears to be Cherokee writing in the bible, and wants to learn more about her own family's history. A beautiful, worn banjo was purchased by a Chicago resident on an online auction. A tattered note inside says the banjo dates to the mid-1800s and was bought from a former slave in Bethel, OH, by an abolitionist family some time after Emancipation. Could this be the only slave banjo known to exist? A California resident came across a family tree, which contained the words "United Empire Loyalist" scribbled alongside several names. She began her own investigation and discovered that the United Empire Loyalists were descendants of the more than 50,000 people who fled to Canada following the defeat of the British in the Revolutionary War. [TVG] R on 8/1 2pm; 8/14 4am; 8/29 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "Hammock" 00:28 #112Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs hop about, and look out for lots of leaping. In Storyworld, Grandpappa is given a hammock to lie on. But will he ever get into the swing of it? [TVY] R of 7/22 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Squeaky Seesaw" 00:28 #113Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing their legs and get prepared to sway. In Storyworld, Grandpappa and Mr. Man are stuck on a see-saw. What is the solution to this squeaky problem? [TVY] R on 7/24 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Treasure Hunt" 00:28 #121H (Rpt) PBS
When Piggley and Ferny join a "boys only" storytelling club, they learn it's no fun when Dannan is excluded. Jakers! [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Echoes/A Good Heartbeat" 00:28 #135H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob is on Broken Branch Leap calling out to the ants and is startled when a voice calls back to him and says that his name is also Bob. Bob and Wartz visit Madge and Snook to tell them about this other Bob and are very relieved to learn that what they heard was only an echo. Wartz and Winslow are racing through the tree, and when Wartz finally stops moving, his heart is beating fast. Wartz hears the ba-doom, ba-doom, and is afraid he has swallowed a drum. [TVY] R of 7/17 6:30am; 7/19 6:30am; 7/20 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Elves and the Shoemaker" 00:28 #110Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt has a secret admirer and the Shoemaker is curious about his own secret friends! [TVY] R of 7/17 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "There's An Ant In Every Giant/Chef Sheep" 00:28 #102H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 8/20 7:30am

8AM

Antiques Roadshow "Bismarck, Nd - Hour Two" 00:56 #1011Z PBS
During this stop in Bismarck, ND, host Mark Walberg gets a lesson in school-related antiques and collectibles from appraiser Karen Keane, in an actual one-room schoolhouse--part of the Buckstop Junction historic village restoration. At the Bismarck Civic Center, appraisers give high marks to the array of objects brought for show-and-tell, including a painting of a Northern Pacific Railroad train that once may have graced a Fargo railroad station; a valuable Civil War photo collection of members of John Hunt Morgan's Cavalry, also known as Morgan's Raiders; and a delightful collection of University of North Dakota pottery, some made by the owner's mother and grandmother, when they were students, valued at $5,500 to $ 7,500. [TVG] R of 7/21 7pm

9AM

History Detectives "China Marine Jacket/Airstream Caravan/Lincoln Forgery" 00:56 #604H PBS
A man in Santa Monica received an embroidered jacket as a gift from his son. The contributor, a former Marine, is intrigued by the jacket's stitched inscriptions. He knows the 4th Marines were transferred from Shanghai to the Philippines in November 1941 amidst growing tensions with the Japanese. Some of the men who fought in the Philippines never returned, having suffered Japanese imprisonment and the Bataan Death March. But to whom did this particular jacket belong, and what was his legacy as a Marine? Gwen Wright travels to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles to investigate the story. Tukufu Zuberi heads to Denver and Southern California to explore one man's wanderlust at the birth of American leisure travel and, ultimately, to a spectacular 221-day, 14,307-mile trek from the tip of Southern Africa to the pyramids of Ancient Egypt. Wes Cowan travels to Chicago and Springfield, Illinois, to explore the years after Lincoln's death and to illuminate the origins of curious documents owned by a woman in Oregon. [TVG] R of 7/21 8pm; 7/21 11pm

10AM

Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather "Wanted: Dead Or Alive" 00:56 #101H PBS
Winston Churchill's quest for his inner self took two forms: a constant thirst for exotic travel and a passion for the exuberance of painting and the beauty of words. His granddaughter Celia Sandys traveled extensively with Churchill towards the end of his life. Now, in this intimate portrait, she follows in her grandfather's footsteps.Celia begins her pursuit of the enigmatic private life of Winston Churchill at Sandhurst Military Academy, which he left in 1894 and began a journey in search of adventure and danger to gain the adulation he craved. After a brief visit to New York, Sandys visits the battlefields of the Cuban uprising of 1895, where Churchill nearly died, and South Africa, where, after an amazing tale of capture and escape, he finally found the fame that brought him public acclaim. (1 of 3) [TVPG] R on 7/27 12

11AM

Mystery of Love 01:56 PBS
There are many kinds of love that give shape and meaning to life. This film explores real love stories--of marriage, parents and children, romance, brotherly love, altruism, divine love, love of community, even the love of war. Hosted by actor, playwright, and author Anna Deavere Smith. [TVPG]

1PM

Piano Guy 00:26 #907H NETA (DVS) [TVG]

1:30PM

MotorWeek "Ford Flex" 00:26 #2746Z PBSPL
The 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid SUV and the 2008 Volvo V70 are tested. The Truth About Tire Treads. [TVG]

2PM

History Detectives "Great Mexican War Posters/Nora Holt Autograph Book/Muhlenberg Robe" 00:56 #505Z (Rpt) PBS
A San Francisco man discovers a stash of strange and colorful posters announcing the "Great Mexican War." They appear to be early 20th-century advertising for news film of the Mexican Revolution. The posters indicate that a man named Charles Pryor made the films. If the posters prove to be authentic, does it mean that this mystery cinematographer was an eyewitness to the Mexican Revolution? Host Wes Cowan heads to Los Angeles and examines African-American memorabilia. [TVG] R of 7/14 4am

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca" 00:26 #302H (Rpt) APTEX
Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, and holy Toledo! Rick Steves marvels at El Greco, pops some explosive pickles, and rambles Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls. Then, just for fun, he drops in on a bachelorette party with local troubadours, slices and savors tasty jamon, strolls with the crowd, and grabs a front-row seat to enjoy Europe's most enchanting square. [TVG] R on 7/24 3am; 8/27 3pm; 8/28 3am

3:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta" 00:26 #512H (Rpt) APT
Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Host Rudy Maxa explores the rich history and culture of "The Most Mexican of Cities." Art and artists are an important part of Guadalajara, and Rudy takes it all in, from the papier-mache pinatas, to the dramatic murals of Orozco. Rudy tours a tequila factory, learns about margaritas, and samples the best of traditional Mexican cooking. Then, it's an easy hop to the coast, where Puerto Vallarta's traditional charm still survives next to its new resorts. [TVG] R on 7/24 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "Spaghetti & White Clams, A Classic Plus More" 00:26 #113Z (Rpt) APTEX
Lidia loves Naples! It's colorful, vibrant and full of energy. Today Lidia demonstrates a great pasta that has the flavor without the added calories as she prepares a recipe for Bucatini "mock" Amatriciana; meaning minus the meat. [TVG] R on 7/24 1am; 8/28 4pm; 8/29 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Atlanta, GA--Organic" 00:26 #108H (Rpt) APT
Chef Anne Quatrano, of Atlanta's Bacchanalia and Float Away Cafe, has a passion for fine ingredients from local family farms. The sweet reward of her obsession is seen as the finest collards the South has to offer are unearthed. The family farm is also found to be alive and well when Chef Quatrano's farm is visited, along with the Glover Family Organic Farm, whose soil--nurtured naturally for generations--yields wonderful organic specialty greens and produce. Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup; Bacchanalia Collards; and Sweet Onion & Apple Saute, Southern Style. (8 of 13) [TVG] R on 7/24 1:30am

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9217H PBS [TVRE]

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "Under Pressure" 00:29 #192 BBC
Maria Lowe has been on call over the weekend at the practice in Bristol, and has admitted two patients: Honey the terrier; and a stray budgie. Honey has been run over by a car, and has a badly damaged hip. Trude's x-ray reveals that it has come out of its socket, leaving a chip of bone loose. She is going to have to open it up, remove the bone fragment, and cut the head off Honey's thigh bone. It's an operation she's never performed before, so she's relying on Maria being around for moral support.

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Wednesday July 23, 2008

Last Updated: 07/31/2008 17:49:33

6:30PM

Black Nouveau 00:27 #1619H (Rpt) WMVS
BN goes backstage at the Milwaukee Rep with the creator and cast of "Grafton City Blues;" the new musical revue about the Paramount Recording studio that recorded top blues artists like Ma Rainey, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Albertina Hunter in a chair factory in Grafton Wisconsin. Sheri Williams Pannell, director of "The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963," discusses the First Stage Children's Theater production currently at the Marcus Center; and Julious Hulbert, Deputy District Director for the Small Business Administration discusses his agency.

7PM

Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Janesville 00:58 WHA
The development of Janesville, WI, is followed from its early days as a growing community on the Rock River, to the present. Archival images and interviews with local historians, families, civic leaders, business owners, and residents offer insights into the development of the Janesville's politics, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and architecture. Janesville offers an integral piece in connecting Wisconsin's past to its present.

8PM

Nova scienceNOW "Season 3, Episode 5" 00:56 #305Z PBS (DVS)
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson meets Scientist Mark Siddall, who runs the leech lab at the American Museum of Natural History. Siddall explains how leeches are used when reattaching fingers and toes become engorged with excess blood that must be drained off. Next, Tyson explores how the research of a curious astronomer named Frank Drake has evolved. In 1960, he aimed a radio telescope at a couple of nearby stars and started listening. More than 40 years later, we're still listening, and SETI--the search for extraterrestrial intelligence has expanded big-time, beginning the systematic survey of millions of star systems for signs of advanced civilizations. In Japan, researchers discovered a way to "turn back the clock" on adult skin cells to create what look like embryonic stem cells--special cells normally found in a growing embryo that have the ability to become any type of cell in the body. Tyson investigates. And, Edie Widder is interviewed. She records invisible to sea creatures with an innovative camera. [TVPG] R on 7/24 11am

9PM

Carrier "Groundhog Day" 00:56 #106H PBS (DVS)
After two months in the Gulf, one day starts to become indistinguishable from the next. The airwing still hasn't dropped a single bomb, which is frustrating for everyone on board. The only relief comes from a port call in Bahrain, where some sailors relax by the pool, while others visit a mosque and learn about Muslim culture. The Princeton, one of the escort ships in the Nimitz strike group, loses a man overboard; an intense search to find the lost sailor ensues. (6 of 10) [TV14] R on 7/24 12

10PM

Click & Clack's As The Wrench Turns "Gigantic Motors/Zuzu Vs. Fidel" 00:56 #105^ PBS [TVG] R on 7/27 1pm

11PM

4th Street Forum "Milwaukee + Innovation = Prosperity" 00:56 #607H (Rpt) WMVS
There are big plans abound for a powerful Milwaukee economy. Does Milwaukee have what it takes to make it happen? Local experts and audience members exchange ideas on what will make Milwaukee's economy a great one.

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