Monday August 25, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:12

Midnight

Plein Air, Painting The American Landscape "Taos, En Plein Air" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Contemporary plein air artist, Ron Rencher, introduces the rich and colorful history of Taos, New Mexico. Following a brief biographical sketch and painting demonstration in the mountains near Taos, Ron opens the door for a look at how Pueblo (Tewa) Indians, the Sante Fe Railroad and a group of academically trained, highly skilled artists from the east coast came together to give birth to the Taos artists colony that is still active today. (5 of 6). [TVG]

12:30AM

Ribbon of Sand 00:26 PBS
Meryl Streep narrates an examination of the unique ecosystem of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. [TVG]

1AM

Katie Brown Workshop "Boxes" 00:26 #305H APTEX (DVS)
Think in and out of the box as Katie demonstrates how to cook up delicious treats that can easily be boxed up as gifts: cinnamon crisps and peanut brittle. Also learn how to propagate plants and create vintage-inspired decorations for your old boxes. [TVG] R of 8/24 4pm

1:30AM

For Your Home "The Green Market" 00:26 #2306H APTEX (DVS)
Vicki and Sloan tour the High Point Furniture Market to survey all the latest offerings in "green" products for the home-including furnishings, sustainable wood products, textiles and more. [TVRE] R of 8/24 4:30pm

2AM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "In A Pickle" 00:26 #121H APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares Pickled Eggs with Okra & Pearl Onion Vinaigrette, Angler's Wife Salad with Pickled Watermelon Rind, Green Tomato Chow Chow. [TVG] R of 8/24 5pm

2:30AM

Gardenstory: Inspiring Spaces, Healing Places "The Garden as Exploration in Creativity: Ashintullu, Garden of Composer John Stewart McClennan, Tyringham, Massachusetts" 00:26 #103Z APTEX
Anne Spencer, a distinguished poet of the Harlem Renaissance, designed her garden as a sanctuary for the creation of her poetry as well as a gathering place for family, friends, and fellow artists of the Harlem Renaissance. Host Rebecca Frischkorn discusses the main features of Spencer's garden and recounts its use as a salon for major figures of the Harlem Renaissance, such as W.E.B. DuBois, James Weldon Johnson, Langston Hughes, and Paul Robeson. (3 of 10) [TVG] R of 8/24 5:30pm

3AM

Rochester International Jazz Festival "Don Byron's Ivey Divey" 00:56 #206H APTEX
Through unyielding creativity and his own extensive musical knowledge, Don Byron strives to create "a sound above genre". The amazing clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and social critic performs with piano wunderkind Jason Moran and drummer Jack DeJohnette at the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival. [TVG] R of 8/24 6pm

4AM

History Detectives "U.S.S. Indianapolis/Highlander Badge/Spirit of St. Louis" 00:56 #405Z (Rpt) PBS
History Detectives ventures to Texas and Washington, DC, to examine the virulence and desperation of the Japanese suicide attacks that led up to one of the greatest sea disasters in U.S. naval history. Next, the team travels to Georgia and South Carolina to find out the history of a mysterious badge discovered by a man on a scuba diving excursion. And, two brothers from Parsippany, New Jersey, grew up listening to their uncle's claim that he built the engine for the Spirit of St. Louis--the plane made famous by Charles Lindbergh's historic nonstop flight across the Atlantic. History Detectives uncovers the forgotten history of Lucky Lindy's legendary flight. [TVG] R of 8/13 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "Island" 00:28 #135Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs scrunch up small and stretch out big! In Storyworld, Brother and Sister try to run around the island, but they can't run very far, before they reach the edge of the island. How can Brother and Sister get more room to run? [TVY] R of 8/22 5:30am; 8/23 5am; 8/24 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Pencil Sharpener" 00:28 #136Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs spin round and round. In Storyworld, Grandpappa wants to draw a flower, but his pencil breaks. What can be done so that Grandpappa can draw a lovely picture? [TVY] R on 8/26 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Return of the Raloo Rockers" 00:28 #204H (Rpt) PBS
The Raloo Rockers want to go to Dublin to audition for Uncle Buck's Variety Express, but first they'll have to work hard--earning money for the trip and practicing hard so they'll be ready to perform. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Spirit/Shell" 00:28 #106H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The marmosets set out to find the Wood Tree's spirit. Bob and Winslow find a snail named Rocky. [TVY] R of 8/19 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" 00:28 #106Z (Rpt) PBS
Whyatt accidentally messes up Jack's room and is in big trouble with his big brother! [TVY] R of 8/19 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Flying Ant/The Dancing Duck Bonanza" 00:28 #123H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ant tries to be a hit at the Insect Air Show! Shark can dance underwater, but on land he just flops. [TVY]

8AM

Sesame Street "Elmo & Zoe's Hat Contest" 00:58 #4168H PBS (DVS)
Today on Sesame Street it's Who Can Wear the Most Hats on Their Head Day! Elmo and Zoe are going to play against each other, while Chris and Alan help add more and more hats. The Hat Check Girl is also there to help count the total number of hats they each have. [TVY] R on 8/26 8am

9AM

Evelyn Cameron: Pictures from a Worthy Life 00:56 PBSPL
Evelyn Cameron left a life of privilege in England and found a sense of peace on the Montana prairie. With an independent spirit suited for the American West, she started her own photography business. She left behind a legacy of photographs and diary writings providing an intimate portrait of pioneer life rarely seen. [TVG]

10AM

NOVA "Nova scienceNOW" 00:56 #3313Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Host and renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit the earth in 2036, what the consequences could be, and the steps NASA could take to avoid this catastrophe. [TVG] R of 8/20 7pm; 8/20 10pm; 8/22 9am

11AM

Independent Lens "Revolucion: Five Visions" 00:56 #808H (Rpt) PBS
The story of five Cuban photographers whose lives and work span more than four decades and whose perspectives on photography are as varied as their opinions about the Cuban Revolution. From epic-era photographers whose lenses portrayed the heroic masses, to more contemporary photographers who seek to portray individual truths, their stories discover the power of art to liberate. [TVPG] R of 8/17 11am

Noon

Illicit: The Dark Trade 00:56 PBS
Based on the best-seller Illicit, by Moises Naim, this film tracks the manufacture and sale of goods ranging from fake purses and DVDs to counterfeit pharmaceuticals that can have a devastating impact on human beings, showing how the even most innocuous trades are connected in a global epidemic generating $ 3 trillion per year and unimagined human suffering. [TVPG]

1PM

NOVA "Nova scienceNOW" 00:56 #3411Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Julie Schablitsky is a historical archaeologist trying to tell the story of the Chinese laborers who went west in the late 1800s to work on the railroads and in the mines. Schablitsky works with a combination of written records and archaeological finds pieces together their history. Next, scientists explore the role sleeping plays in strengthening memories and facilitating learning. Many scientists are convinced that learning and higher-level decision-making rely heavily on the unique experience sleep provides--and they worry about the state of our sleep-deprived culture. [TVG] R of 8/20 8pm; 8/22 10am

2PM

History Detectives "Uss Thresher/Pete Gray Cartoon/Manhattan Project Letter" 00:56 #510Z (Rpt) PBS
Host Gwen Wright explores one of the most traumatic events in U.S. Naval history and determines if a man in Massachusetts owns documents linked to one of the most secret weapons in the U.S. Cold War arsenal, the nuclear submarine USS Thresher. A comic book collector in Brooklyn owns several storyboards from a cartoon comic strip dating to the immediate post-World War II period. The strip relates the story of Pete Gray, the first one-armed major league baseball player, who later became an icon for disabled WWII veterans. Elyse Luray heads to Baltimore's Camden Yards and to comics hot spots in New York City to examine how cartoon artists helped reframe popular culture in the mid-20th century. Wes Cowan heads to New York City to track down the authors of documents connected with the top-secret Manhattan Project; used to develop the United States' first nuclear bombs during World War II. [TVG]

3PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of" 00:26 #411H (Rpt) APTEX
After 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series. Joining the crew as they scamper through Milan and around Lake Como, you'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show. [TVG] R on 8/26 3am

3:30PM

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 8/26 3:30am

4PM

Lidia's Italy "The Essence of Maremma" 00:26 #110Z (Rpt) 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 8/26 1am

4:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Taquisa for Ten" 00:26 #605Z (Rpt) APTEX
Rick and his daughter, Lanie, plan a backyard taquisa-a taco buffet centered around one of the greatest taco fillings of all, Michoacan-Style Pork Carnitas. Their chunks of pork, slowly simmered in oil until they're crisp and golden on the outside and succulent inside. Rick shows how it's done in Mexico in giant copper cauldrons. Then, he brings that idea home with the help of a surprising, cooking device--a turkey fryer. For pre-party nibbles, he turns salad-bar veggies into a Mexican "Crudite" Platter, with the addition of a little store-bought chicharrones (pork cracklings) and chamoy, a sweet-sour apricot hot sauce-flavoring that go perfectly with his beer and hot sauce Micheladas. (5 of 13) [TVG] R on 8/26 1:30am

5PM

Desert Speaks "Tehuacan: A Spanish Legacy" 00:26 #1307H (Rpt) APTEX
A trip through valley of Tehuacan, to the ancient city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, is an exploration of influence: Spanish influence. The route through some of the richest desert landscapes in the world is ripe with examples of the domination of Spanish culture on the native way of life. From the construction of immense missions to the introduction of the plants (like the mango), and even the distillation process, the Spanish impact on native culture in undeniable. However, there were things the Spaniards knew not to change. Even today, salt mining occurs in the same places, and in the same way, as it has for centuries before the Spaniards arrived. [TVG] R on 8/26 2am

5:30PM

Seasoned Traveler "Toronto" 00:26 #107Z (Rpt) APT
Toronto, Canada--a world-class city--is explored in depth. Toronto is one of the largest, safest, and most dynamic cities in North America. What makes Toronto so memorable is explored, along with why it's Canada's most important city. [TVG] R on 8/26 2:30am

6PM

Antiques Road Show "Kings College, Pt 1" 00:28 #2715 BBC
Michael Aspel and the team visit King's college, Cambridge and amongst the intriguing finds are a letter from Florence Nightingale, the racing silk of a famous jockey, a collection of old wedding photographs and an art deco diamond brooch found in wartime London.

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Monday August 25, 2008

Last Updated: 08/31/2008 17:50:12

6:30PM

I Remember "FR. MATTHEW GOTTSCHALK, OFM, CAPUCHIN,HOUSE OF PEACE" 00:27 #1415H (Rpt) WMVS
Host Jim Peck interviews Fr. Matthew Gottschalk, Spiritual Director and co-founder of Milwaukee's House of Peace. The organization has served Milwaukee's poor and needy since 1968, providing food, clothing, pastoral and medical care and a legal clinic. Father Matthew and his associate pastor Father Wilbert Lanser, O.F.M., Capuchin, conceived the idea of a community service center as an outreach of St. Francis parish. Brother Booker Ashe, O.F.M., Capuchin, was commissioned to open and minister to those who would frequent it.

7PM

PBS Convention Coverage -- A NewsHour Special Report "Democratic Convention" 02:56 #301H PBS
PBS' convention coverage, anchored by Jim Lehrer includes extended uninterrupted coverage of podium activities and speeches; reporting from the floor of the convention; newsmaker interviews; political analysis and historical perspective. (Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO; August 25 to 28). PBS will also cover the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN; September 1 to 4. [TVRE]

10PM

Faces of a Children's Hospital 00:56 APT
Narrated by actress and children's author Jamie Lee Curtis, this documentary reveals the traumas and triumphs of emergency and exam rooms across the country. This heartwarming and often-heartbreaking program documents the surgeries, chemotherapy treatments, and transplant recoveries at five noted children's care facilities in Massachusetts, Texas, Wisconsin, California, and New York. The documentary illuminates the unique challenges of children' s health care. Operating on a strawberry-sized heart requires both the specialized equipment and skills of a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Child-sized walkers, blood pressure cuffs, oxygen masks, and surgical tools also allow doctors and nurses to aid even the tiniest body. [TVG]

11PM

Battle to Save The Tiger 00:49 (Rpt)
The Indian tiger is in deep trouble. Thirty years ago India set aside over 30 tiger reserves controlled by Project Tiger. Initially it was hailed as a great success, but in the last few years hundreds of tigers have been poached from under officials' noses according to WPSI (Wildlife Protection Society of India) run by Belinda Wright. This film, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, looks at the controversy surrounding the plight of the tiger. Can they come back from the brink of extinction again?

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