Wednesday October 24, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:33

Midnight

Austin City Limits "Femi Kuti" 00:56 #3303H PBSPL
Nigerian bandleader/political activist Femi Kuti brings his multi-layered, socially conscious Afrobeat to the stage for a groove-laden, celebratory performance. [TVPG] R on 10/25 8am; 10/25 2pm; 10/25 11pm

1AM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Vegetarian" 00:26 #106Z (Rpt) APTEX
Chef Joanne Weir teaches her student, Kitchen Designer Barbra, some exciting and tasty vegetarian dishes to add to her repertoire. Recipes: Wilted Spinach with Pine nuts and Lemon; Grain Pilaf with Apricots and Pistachios; and Roasted Cauliflower. The Wine Segment features Eugenio Jardim. [TVG] R on 11/28 4pm; 11/29 1am

1:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Show Me The Honey" 00:26 #512Z (Rpt) APTEX
Yucatecan honey is renowned for its glorious color and rich flavor. Rick finds it everywhere from the Merida market stalls to the breakfast buffet at an upscale hotel where the whole honeycomb slowly drips its amber syrup for ladling over fruit and cereal. At home, Rick uses the golden syrup in his Mexican-Style Granola and in the pasilla chile-spiked glaze for a sublime Grilled Rack of Lamb. [TVG] R of 10/23 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Exploring Arizona's "Big Empty"" 00:26 #1701H (Rpt) APTEX
It's big, it's empty and it's in a relatively unexplored area of northwestern Arizona. Known affectionately as the "Arizona Strip," this topographically rough area is free of paved roads and other amenities, but has a rich geological and natural history. Host David Yetman, ecologist Yar Petryszyn and archeologist Jock Favour trek through the "Big Empty" to examine evidence of early settlements, investigate high desert plants and learn about a project helping to increase the population of a rare and magnificent creature. [TVG]

2:30AM

Farmers' Almanac TV "Paul Bunyun, Organic Seed Cultivation and Savory Lamb Stew" 00:26 #113G (Rpt) APTEX
Featured: a lumberjack legacy in Eau Claire, WI; modern farming using ancient traditions; and a mother and daughter cooking up a savory lamb stew. Final program of the season. [TVG]

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Peru: Manu" 00:26 #107H (Rpt) APTEX
It's a place where clouds conceal rare birds, animals blend into the forest, predators hide in the shadows and native peoples are disappearing. Manu, in southern Peru, belongs to the largest area of protected rain forest in the Amazon. Art goes downriver and encounters spectacular birds, animals and peoples of the Amazon, who together are struggling to survive. (Pt. 7 of 13). [TVG] R on 11/9 3am; 11/28 3am; 12/14 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Alpine Christmas" 00:26 #408H (Rpt) APT
Hot-spiced cider and strains of "O Tannenbaum" warm hearts as Rudy Maxa heads to Europe for Christmas. Switzerland has a special glow this time of year, and he finds plenty of good cheer in the bright Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges. He begins in the magical atmosphere of Zurich, with its glittering trees and festive music. Then, he veers off the beaten path to the medieval town of Bremgarten, for a visit with St. Nicholas. Finally, he discovers a winter paradise in glamorous St. Moritz, the famous ski resort with the "dry, sparkling champagne climate". Tips on Christmas ornaments and winter sports are also given. [TVG] R on 12/20 3:30am; 12/25 5pm; 12/26 2am

4AM

Innovation "SpyCatchers" 00:56 #903Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The intriguing world of espionage is examined, demonstrating some of the essential innovations in the history of spying, relating true stories of one of the CIA's master spies, and presenting the cutting-edge of today's latest spy techniques and gear. [TVPG] R on 11/2 4am; 11/7 4am; 11/16 4am

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 10/23 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 10/25 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Dannan Does A Jig" 00:28 #136H (Rpt) PBS
After being told he's too young to listen to his parents' science fiction radio show, Piggley eavesdrops, anyway. When his impressionable imagination puts him in a strange dream, filled with cabbages and cabbage creatures, he learns there are reasons for rules. 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]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "The Sloth Must Be Crazy/Smarter Than You Think" 00:28 #123H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob investigates a shiny object that has fallen from the sky. Winslow worries that he is not smart. [TVY] R on 10/30 6:30am; 12/28 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Little Red Hen" 00:28 #114Z PBS
The Super Readers take off into the story of the Little Red Hen, whose friends won't assist her either! [TVY] R on 11/23 7am; 11/29 7am; 12/27 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Runaway O/Happy Birthday, Dog!" 00:28 #101H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
WordWorld is a colorful, word-rich place where friends have fun and meet challenges through word play. [TVY] R on 11/9 7:30am; 11/11 7:30am; 11/15 7:30am

8AM

NOVA "Saved by the Sun" 00:56 #3407H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
For decades, hopes for alleviating global warming have fallen to the development of "renewable" energies like wind and solar power. These are energy producers that do not use coal, gas or other carbon-based fuels that are the main reason our planet's surface is warming a little bit more every year. The most promising renewable has always been solar power. However, even with decades of solar power research, scientists still don't know if it's a reliable source of electricity. [TVG] R on 10/25 10am; 10/28 8am

9AM

Nature "Supersize Crocs" 00:56 #2406H (Rpt) PBS
Tall tales of giant man-eating crocodiles inhabit a world between fact and fiction. The truth is that some crocodile species have been known to exceed 20 feet, such as Nile crocs, American crocs and the Asian-Pacific saltwater croc, which has been reported up to even 23 feet. Hosted by world-renowned herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, the program attempts to discover the last of these leviathans. [TVPG] R on 10/26 8am; 10/27 3pm; 12/31 2pm

10AM

Painting with Paulson "The Passage (Part 1)" 00:26 #603H NETA
Renowned artist and teacher Buck Paulson shares his painting techniques that will have you painting like an expert in no time. [TVG] R on 10/26 10am

10:30AM

Indian Pride "Indian Treaties & Sovereignty" 00:26 #102H 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. In this episode, an interview with John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund; storyteller: Sister Betty Jean, Mohegan Tribe, of Connecticut joins the program, and Jim Boyd, Coville Tribe, Washington performs. [TVG] R on 10/26 10:30am

11AM

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "Trinidad, En Plein Air" 00:26 #106H (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Watercolorist and oil painter, Frank LaLumia, demonstrates his command of both mediums with an on-location watercolor demonstration, painting the historic buildings of Trinidad, CO. (6 of 6). [TVG] R on 10/26 11am

11:30AM

e2 "Harvesting The Wind" 00:26 #201H PBSPL
Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the world, yet it has struggled for acceptance in the United States. However, in southwest Minnesota, wind energy is a growing source of local energy and income for farmers. Elsewhere, local farmers have taken it upon themselves to form wind co-ops, with the same positive economic results. (1 of 12) [TVG] R of 10/19 2:30pm; 10/21 12:30pm; 10/22 2:30pm

Noon

Discoveries....America "Kansas" 00:50 #041H (Rpt) JANSO
At the Kansas Wheat Council, researches study crops. Cessna Aircraft is featured--known as the company that "taught the world to fly". Dodge City a rip-roaring cow town in late 1800's focuses on tourism with an old cemetery and a false front western town. Fossil detectives at Keystone Gallery have discovered amazing fossils in this area. R on 11/1 4:58pm; 11/5 12; 11/8 5pm

1PM

Lords of the Gourd: The Pursuit of Excellence 00:56 PBS
The extreme gardeners who compete at the annual Cooperstown Weigh Off have one obsessive goal--to raise the biggest giant pumpkin in the world. These gurus of the gourd nurture their fruits through harsh weather, floods, animal attacks and even sabotage to produce glorious pumpkins of gigantic proportion. Joe Pukos and his fellow competitors are followed through the final harrowing days of harvest and the journey across New York State. [TVPG]

2PM

Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend 00:56 PBS (DVS)
For more than 150 years, the women of Gee's Bend, AL, have made quilts reflecting their history and daily lives. Over generations, they worked in isolation, continuing to inhabit the remote plantation land their parents once slaved. Today, art critics worldwide compare them to the great creative enclaves of the Italian Renaissance. [TVG]

3PM

Piano Guy "Medleys/ Barbara Steisand Tribute" 00:26 #707H (Rpt) NETA
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest Jack Widner who discusses creating medleys using a musical tribute to Barbara Steisand. Scott teaches the kids' tune, "Do Your Ears Hang Low?" Guest Dave Powers talks about and plays "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." [TVG] R on 10/26 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Infiniti G37" 00:26 #2707Z PBSPL
The new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe and the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 are road tested. [TVG] R on 10/26 3:30pm

4PM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Spit Roasting" 00:26 #107Z (Rpt) APTEX
Creating a seasonal menu, host Joanne Weir turns up the heat, as she teaches Heather Tay, in data product sales, the fundamentals of spit-roasting. Recipes: Spit-Roasted Lamb with Herbs and Parsley Salad, Spring Vegetables with Mint and Lemon, and Lemon Souffle Cakes. The Wine Segment features Pinot Noir, with Wine Expert Eugenio Jardim. [TVG] R on 11/29 4pm; 11/30 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Hacienda Renaissance" 00:26 #513Z (Rpt) APTEX
The story of the Mexican hacienda began with the feudal system where generations of Maya worked the fields for wealthy Spanish landowners. Today, the hacienda is being reborn--as museums for a glimpse into the past, as production facilities for fine rums and liqueurs and as luxury hotels. Rick journeys through the golden era of the haciendas and then back to his home kitchen to make the classic Mayan-Spanish-European fusion dishes Yucatecan Black Bean Dinner and Capered Chicken. Hacienda San Jose, a luxury resort, inspires Rick's rendition of Achiote-Seared Shrimp. [TVG]

4:59PM

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 11/7 12; 11/12 5pm; 11/20 5pm

5:58PM

Vets In Practice "Breaking and Entering" 00:29 #131 BBC
In Norfolk, Craig has an emergency on his hands. Connie White's cat Borris is having breathing problems. In Bristol, Trude has to castrate Pepper, the guinea pig. Meanwhile, Alison has to solve Jock, the Westie's, problem.

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Wednesday October 24, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:44:33

6:30PM

Black Nouveau "Mayor Barrett" 00:26 #1606H WMVS
Mayor Tom Barrett discusses the 2008 agenda for Milwaukee; Historian and Spoken Word Artist (Dr) Rex Ellis examines colonial slavery; and a former gangbanger who turned his life around is profiled. Hosts: Milwaukee Courier Publisher Faithe Colas and talk show personality Keith Murphy, host, XM Satellite Radio's "Urban Journal."

7PM

Wired Science "Lab Organs/Neutrinos/Rocks from Space/Aerial Vehic" 00:56 #104H PBS
WIRED SCIENCE visits with Dr. Anthony Atala and learns about building organs in his lab, Plus, a visit to two underground labs in search of neutrinos. Adam Rogers combs Kansas wheat fields for rocks from outer space; and Chris Anderson explores the world of unmanned aerial vehicles. (4 of 10) [TVG] R on 10/25 11am; 10/26 1pm; 10/28 11am

8PM

War "Pride of Our Nation" 02:26 #104H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
June 1944-August 1944. On June 6, 1944--D-Day, in the European Theater, a million and a half Allied troops embark on one of the greatest invasions in history: the invasion of France. It is the bloodiest day in American history since the Civil War, with nearly 2,500 Americans losing their lives. On August 25, after four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is liberated--and the end of the war in Europe seems only a few weeks away. Back at home, Americans do their best to go about their normal lives, but on doorsteps all across the country, dreaded telegrams from the War Department begin arriving. (4 of 7). [TV14]

10:30PM

Ocean Crystals 00:25 #101 APT (DVS)
From the beauty of the enchanting coral reefs to the startling dangers of great white sharks, a look at the marvelous undersea world that has captivated humans for centuries. [TVPG]

11PM

Wired Science "Body Builders/Experiment Cave/Glow Stick/Meteorite" 00:56 #104 PBS
WIRED SCIENCE visits with Dr. Anthony Atala and learns about building organs in his lab, Plus, a visit to two underground labs in search of neutrinos. Adam Rogers combs Kansas wheat fields for rocks from outer space; and Chris Anderson explores the world of unmanned aerial vehicles. (4 of 10) [TVG] R on 10/27 2pm

11:59PM

Antiques Road Show "Falmouth (National Maritime)" 00:27 #2605 BBC
Michael introduces the programme from Cornwall, a county where nowhere is more than 16 miles from the sea. He visits a place that was once quaintly called Pennycomequick and is now better known as Falmouth.

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