Sunday March 23, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

12:03AM

Discoveries....America "Alaska" 00:50 #046H (Rpt) JANSO
Mt. McKinley is a major attraction at Denali National Park, but visitors also come to see the wildlife on the 60 mile "driveway" into the parks backcountry lodge. The ferries of the Alaska marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham to a variety of ports along the inside passage. Sitka is right in the middle of the Tongass National Forest. Ketchikan is the Salmon Capital of the World and visitors can experience the island by GoKart, or learn about Native totems at Saxmon Village. R on 4/13 7pm; 4/20 12; 4/20 6pm

1AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #322Z APTEX [TVG]

1:30AM

Low Carb Cookworx "Sweets for Sweet" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Dessert, dear! Husband-and-wife doctors Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades dazzle with rustic apricot crostata, pomegranates in sweet wine, and ice cream brownie-wiches. [TVG]

2AM

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 5/8 3pm; 5/9 3am

2:30AM

Equitrekking "Destination Georgia Coast" 00:26 #103H (Rpt) APTEX
Georgia's Coast is explored on horseback with host Darley Newman. She experiences the thrill of beach riding on Sea Island, the wild horses of Cumberland Island, the hauntingly beautiful beaches of Jekyll Island and historic Savannah in an imported Viennese carriage. (Pt. 3 of 6). [TVG]

3AM

Face: Jesus In Art "Pt. 1" 00:56 #101H (Rpt) APT
For centuries, the most influential artists painted portraits and sculpted monumental images of Jesus Christ, whose powerful and timeless image has had an immeasurable influence on global art and culture. Narrated by actor Edward Herrmann, this special traces the use of Jesus' image in art over a 2000-year period, from ancient Rome and 20th-century America to Europe and the Middle East. The documentary captures an unprecedented collection of art works, from Michelangelo's Piet, to the rock-carved churches of Cappadocia in the desert badlands of Turkey, to the catacombs beneath Rome, where the earliest images of Jesus are viewed by candlelight. Part 1 of 2. [TVG]

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 3/24 4am; 3/30 4am; 3/31 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Chevrolet Corvette" 00:26 #2729Z PBSPL
The 2008 MT900S and the 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover are road tested. Antiques wheels with a twist. [TVG] R on 3/24 4:30am; 3/24 3:30pm; 3/26 3:30pm

5AM

Boohbah "Hole in the Fence" 00:28 #154Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Star Jump" exercise. In Storyworld, a fence with a hole in it appears. Mr. Man, Grandpappa, Brother, and Sister and Grandmamma try to go through the hole, but they're too big. How will they squeeze out of this one? R of 3/20 5:30am; 3/21 5am; 3/22 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Little White Cloud" 00:28 #155Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Scissor Open" exercise. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister gently blow a little white cloud to each other. It floats about the sky. Mrs. Lady joins in, and the cloud bounces up and down. Suddenly, the little white cloud turns black and grows bigger. What will the cloud bring to Storyworld? R on 3/24 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Waking Thor" 00:28 #133H (Rpt) PBS
Ferny is distraught when his pet fish, Thor, dies. Piggley and Dannan try to help Ferny, by distracting him with games and play, but Ferny doesn't seem to be getting "better." The townsfolk pitch in and hold a wake for Thor, to help Ferny talk about and share his feelings and to celebrate the happiness Thor brought him. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones narrates as a visit is taken to various cultures around the world, to discover how they deal with death in their unique ways. [TVY] R on 5/28 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Big Big Waterhole/Oko's Songbook" 00:28 #140H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
As Wartz, Winslow, and Bob race by the waterhole playing games, Ick gets upset that he can't join in, so declares he's moving out of the waterhole to someplace better. Oko shares some of his favorite songs, including: Land Of Discovery. [TVY] R on 5/8 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Ugly Duckling" 00:28 #109Z (Rpt) PBS
Princess Pea's learns that practice makes perfect as her dance recital quickly approaches. [TVY] R on 3/25 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld 00:28 #115H PBS (DVS)
WordWorld, a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 3/31 7:30am; 4/14 7:30am; 5/15 7:30am

8AM

Great Performances "A Tribute to James Taylor" 01:26 #3203H (Rpt) PBS
One of the preeminent and most influential singer-songwriters of the 1970s, James Taylor has remained unsurpassed as a musical craftsman. The spectacular concert, honoring Taylor for his musical and philanthropic achievements, features an all-star line-up of performers, including David Crosby, Sheryl Crow, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Bonnie Raitt, Sting and Bruce Springsteen. [TVG] R on 4/7 9:30am; 4/9 10:30am

9:30AM

American Experience "Ansel Adams" 01:26 #1409Z PBS (DVS) [TVG] R of 3/17 8pm; 3/19 8am

11AM

Parklands of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher "Kansas & Missouri" 00:26 #103H NETA
Dan Kaercher, editor in chief of Midwest Living Magazine, explores the states of Missouri and Kansas. He rides his bike along the KATY Trail, the nation's longest completed rails to trails project, as it winds through Missouri,. Missouri is also known as the cave state and Dan goes spelunking in one of the spooky caves there. In Kansas, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge makes a great bird watching destination. Dan spots some of the elusive residents of Prairie Dog State Park, also in Kansas. (3 of 6) [TVG] R of 3/20 8am

11:30AM

Everyday Food "Say Cheese" 00:26 #412H PBSPL [TVG] R of 3/20 8:30am

Noon

Great Decisions "Dangerous Dialog: Talking with the Enemy" 00:26 #2003H NETA [TVG] R of 3/20 9am; 3/21 2pm

12:30PM

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Bars and Squares" 00:26 #112H PBSPL
When baking for a party, making bars or squares that guests can hold in their hands is a great idea. John whips up four favorite recipes for bars and squares: blondies, chocolate pumpkin cheesecake bars, lime squares with pistachio-graham cracker crust and pecan bars. (12 of 13) [TVG] R of 3/20 9:30am

1PM

History Detectives "Ventriloquist Dummy/Home of Lincoln Assassination Plot/34 Star Flag" 00:56 #108Z (Rpt) PBS
A woman in Brooklyn, NY, has her father's black ventriloquist dummy, "Sam." Her father, John Cooper, was the first famous African-American ventriloquist. In a time of minstrel stereotypes, did "Sam" help transform how Americans viewed race in the early 20th century? A resident of New York believes may live in the home where John Wilkes Booth, the infamous assassin of Abraham Lincoln, hatched his assassination plan. At St. Ann's Episcopal Church in the Bronx, NY, lies the crypt of one of America's founding fathers, Gouverneur Morris, known as the "penman of the Constitution." Recently, the grave had been vandalized. A casket allegedly belonging to Morris contained a skeleton with two complete legs--but Morris was famous for having a wooden leg--so, what happened to his body? [TVG] R on 5/1 4am

2PM

Sacramento: River of Life 00:56 PBSPL
The majestic Sacramento River is 400-miles long, making it the longest river in California. Its impact on the State of California and its intricacies are explored with lush visuals. Peter Coyote narrates. [TVG]

3PM

Indian Pride "Indian Education" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) NETA
Based on an American Indian cultural magazine, this 13-part television series focuses on the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. [TVG] R of 3/17 9am; 3/19 12noon; 3/21 8am

3:30PM

Painting with Paulson "The Meeting Place (Part 1)" 00:26 #611H (Rpt) NETA
Renowned artist and teacher Buck Paulson shares painting techniques that will have you painting like an expert in no time. [TVG] R of 3/17 9:30am; 3/19 12:30pm; 3/21 8:30am

4PM

Biz Kid$ "Cash and Credit" 00:28 #109H APTEX
Young entrepreneurs learn about the power and pitfalls of credit, which is essentially using someone else's money temporarily (for a price). A young entrepreneur who used credit to start a successful bath salts business is profiled, along with another who launched a successful design firm. (9 of 26) [TVG] R on 3/24 1am

4:30PM

Lidia's Italy "The Essence of Maremma" 00:26 #110Z 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 3/24 1:30am

5PM

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "The Creoles of Cane River" 00:26 #1125H APTEX
Once a forgotten people, the Creoles of Cane River have preserved their culture through faith, tradition and an incredible family unit. The family unit is as strong today as it was when their ancestors, Marie Therese Coincoin and Claude Thomas Metoyer, were alive. Terrell Delphin and his daughter Daphne enlighten us with the story of their unique heritage just outside of Natchitoches, La. Chef Folse joins Lillie Delphin as she prepares baked cushaw, a favorite Creole dish. Willis Prudhomme entertains the Creoles of Cane River with traditional Zydeco music. (Pt. 25 of 27). [TVG] R on 3/24 2am

5:30PM

Beyond Theology "Spirituality and Religion" 00:26 #108Z APTEX
What's the difference between religion and spirituality? A significant number of people refrain from identifying themselves with any particular religion, although they express a keen interest in nourishing their own spirituality. This series covers spiritual belief, values, and emerging world views. Noted scholars and theologians provide their thoughts, insights and analysis about religion and spirituality. (8 of 10). [TVG] R on 3/24 2:30am

6PM

Discoveries....America "Indiana" 00:50 #042H (Rpt) JANSO
Indiana's north shore is a great industrial center with giant sand dunes nearby. The third largest Amish population lives in northern Indiana, and the Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction is quite a draw. The crew stops at Evansville's Four Freedoms monument, Angel Mounds archaeological excavations, Tell City's hand twisted pretzels. William Rees is profiled, he designs and builds some of the finest harps in the world. R on 4/16 12; 5/9 12; 5/15 1pm

Prime Time (Please scroll up for beginning of day.)

Sunday March 23, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

7PM

Discoveries....America "Wisconsin" 00:50 #043H (Rpt) JANSO
America's Dairyland is made up of small family farms like Castle Rock Organic Dairy. Milwaukee is a city that has reinvented itself as a major tourist destination with sport stadiums, a new river walk and public market. The "Voices Only" barbershop quartet performs. The crew visits the Trek Bicycle Company, Wisconsin Dells--home to America's largest water parks, Circus World Museum, and Door County. R on 3/30 6pm; 4/17 12; 5/12 12

8PM

Masterpiece "Emma" 01:56 #3808Z PBS (DVS)
This production, which originally aired in 1997, stars Kate Beckinsale in the title role as the tireless matchmaker who professes no interest in matrimony for herself, only for her orphaned protegee, Harriet Smith. Still, Emma does feel a certain twinge for Frank Churchill and a brotherly regard for Mr. Knightley. This production of "Emma" was adapted by Andrew Davies and directed by Diarmuid Lawrence. [TVG] R on 3/25 8am; 3/26 11am

10PM

Royal "Love & Loss" 00:46 #612 APTSY
THE ROYAL follows the dramatic, humorous and heartwarming stories of the staff of St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital. [TVPG]

11PM

Globe Trekker "Spanish Islands" 00:56 #615 APT (DVS)
Alex Riley explores the glorious Spanish Islands, visiting the Balearics off the coast of Spain and the Canary Islands near Africa. He begins on the millionaires' playground that is Mallorca and hops over to Ibiza, where he goes clubbing with the beautiful people and then winds down at a yoga resort. Alex next travels to Formentera, a sparsely populated island famous for mud baths and massive boats. He then visits the Canary Islands, starting with Gran Canaria where he revels at the festival of the Virgen del Rosario and explores the island's ancient caves. On Tenerife, Alex hikes up the Tiede volcano, Spain's highest peak, and later swims alongside a mother whale and her calves. He tries kite surfing in Fuerteventura and later tests his corralling skills at a goat rodeo. [TVG] R on 3/28 11pm

© 2008 Milwaukee Public Television