Saturday July 26, 2008

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

Midnight

China from the Inside "Women of the Country" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) PBS
China's women have one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Now many are beginning to fight for their rights and their futures. The discrimination against Xinjiang's Muslim women, hardships faced by Tibetan women, and the status of some of those who have left the countryside for factory work in the cities is examined. [TVPG] R on 7/27 12noon

1AM

Lidia's Italy "Braciole-A Cinnamon Roll" 00:26 #115Z (Rpt) APTEX
Venice, the Veneto, spices! It was the center of the spice trade as Lidia loves to tell, and in this episode Lidia visits the region and then comes back to the kitchen where she doesn't hold back at all--making mouth watering beef cutlets garnished with aromatic cinnamon and cloves. [TVG] R of 7/25 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Seattle, WA" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APT
Forager Anna Hoffer, and renowned Chef Johnathan Sundstrom, of Seattle's Earth & Ocean Restaurant, roam the wilds of the Pacific Northwest in search of Mother Nature's finest ingredients. Chef Sundstrom is one of the only chefs anywhere to offer a daily menu sauvage, built entirely on wild ingredients gathered from the mountains and waters of the Northwest. Recipes: Wild Boar Ravioli in Lobster Mushroom Sauce; and Seabean and Heirloom Tomato Salad. (10 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/25 4:30pm

2AM

Desert Speaks "Of Drought and Fire" 00:26 #1612H (Rpt) APTEX
Within the last three decades there have been large wildfires consuming the forests in nearly all the mountain ranges above the desert southwest. Just below the ranges, the lack of rains combined with invasive species has caused additional wildfires that have devastated portions of the Sonoran Desert. The link between drought and fire has pre-historic roots and host David Yetman and Tom Swetnam from the University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research travel through the desert to higher elevations that contain evidence of drought, fire, and civilization. [TVG]

2:30AM

Seasoned Traveler "German Gems" 00:26 #111G (Rpt) APT
There are many great places to see in southern Germany, and some beauties are shown. Stops include Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Rothenburg, and Bamberg. George Bauer looks at what each of these gems has to offer. [TVG] R on 8/29 5:30pm; 8/30 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland" 00:26 #304H (Rpt) APTEX
No trip to Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland. Rick Steves tours bustling Belfast, sneaking a peek at its politically charged neighborhoods. Then he heads for the Antrim Coast, and goes wild in Portrush, Ulster's Coney Island. He taste-tests Irish whiskey, scrambles over six-sided rock columns, putters through a world-class golf course, and stomps his feet to Irish music in rough-and-tumble Derry. [TVG] R on 8/29 3pm; 8/30 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Ireland's West Coast" 00:26 #301H (Rpt) APT
Rudy Maxa is blessed with a bit of Irish luck as he takes on Ireland's ruggedly beautiful west coast. Starting in Galway, Europe's fastest growing city, he shops for Irish crystal and Celtic jewelry. Then it's a salt-sprayed boat trip to the fabled Aran Islands, where breathless heights are reached at a Stone Age fort, and traditional hand-knit sweaters are ferreted out. Heading south, he passes through the eerie landscape of the Burren, sampling the best of Irish folk music, and binging on a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. In the lush forests of Killarney, he visits the country manor of Muckross, before touring the stunning Dingle Peninsula. Also: tips are given on renting bicycles. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R of 7/25 3:30pm

4AM

History Detectives "Doc Holliday's Watch/Civil War Female Soldiers/Japanese Internment Camp Artwork" 00:56 #307Z (Rpt) PBS
An Oklahoma pawn store clerk's customer had a pawned antique watch, engraved with a potentially historic inscription. Could this watch have been a gift from the fearless lawman, Wyatt Earp, to the dentist, gambler, and gunman "Doc" Holliday, perhaps in gratitude for his help fighting the Clanton gang at the OK Corral? In Louisiana, a resident owns a Civil War photograph featuring a fine-boned, slight-figured soldier. The soldier is identified as a member of the 2nd Louisiana Infantry--but could it be a woman in disguise? In a San Francisco archive, an intern discovered a set of 10 postcard-size watercolors of what appears to be a prison camp. Piecing them together, it looks as if they were painted on the back of a Japanese-American internment notice from 1942. The team investigates. R on 8/4 2pm; 8/17 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Bubbles" 00:28 #115Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs bounce away, as they scrunch up small, and stretch out big. In Storyworld, Mr. Man and Grandmamma are busy bursting bubbles. But can they pop them all, or will they need a helping hand? [TVY] R on 7/27 5:30am; 7/28 5am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Jack-In-The-Box" 00:28 #114Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs have a spring in their step, as they perform their bouncy walk, and jump along for the Bungee Booh dance. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady finds a springy jack-in-the-box, and the key to make it jump up and down. Brother and Sister get a turn, too, but can they all jump high enough? [TVY] R on 7/27 5am

6AM

Zula Patrol "Blast to Earth's Past/The Great Climb" 00:28 #211H (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
Zeeter gets whisked along when Deliria takes a time machine back to 250 million years ago. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Flying Fish/Smooch and Winslow's Songbook" 00:28 #137H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When Ick tells Wartz that there is a kind of fish that can fly, Wartz doesn't believe that can be true. But, when he and Burdette visit Snook, they learn that there are all kinds of amazing animals in the world, including fish, squirrels, and snakes that glide through the air! Smooch and Winslow flip through a book of their favorite songs, including: I Want to See Everything. [TVY] R on 7/27 6:30am; 7/27 8:30am; 7/31 6:30am

7AM

Victory Garden "Hot" 00:26 #3203 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Create a garden that beats the heat. Explore an incredible collection of cycads in Los Angeles with host Jamie Durie and learn more about this ancient plant that thrives in a hot climate. The Stone Guys heat up the garden with a firepit and outdoor wood-burning oven. Paul Epsom offers tips on hot color combos for the garden and containers. Chef Michel Nischan prepares a hot and spicy eggplant recipe sure to warm you up. [TVG]

7:30AM

Garden Paths "Garden Pests/Louisiana Tabasco/Deer Damage" 00:26 #107H NETA
The consequences of pest damage can usually be easily seen. But the culprits themselves can be elusive. Horticulturalist Melinda Myers meets with a respected insect expert with an eye for recognizing the early signs of potentially devastating pest damage. Plus, host Jodi Olson visits a world renowned Louisiana Tabasco plantation which has spiced up dishes for more than a century. And, personal tips from an avid garden pro to keep your garden looking great all summer long. (7 of 13) [TVG] R of 7/24 6:30pm

8AM

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 16" 00:26 #2716 (Rpt) PBSPL
Kevin O'Connor meets lighting designer Susan Arnold to see how she is using new light sources and more modern fixtures to update the formerly dark areas of the house. Greg Smizer, Larry Schulman, and Eric Reinhardt install the security system, plasma televisions, and audio systems while Meghan Hodge installs window treatments. Architect Treff LaFleche hangs a historical marker out front. Designer Abbey Koplovitz and homeowner Madeline Krauss display how they have pulled together the interior with paint colors, custom furniture, window treatments, rugs, and family antiques. [TVG] R of 7/24 7pm

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Leaky Skylight/Repairing A Light Switch" 00:26 #616 (Rpt) PBSPL
Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a skylight that leaks water into the kitchen below. Electrician Peg Preble shows Kevin how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty 3-way light switch. [TVG] R of 7/24 7:30pm

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Spring Turkey Hunting/Big Cedar Lake Sailing Regat" 00:26 #2437H WMVS
Dan Small goes spring turkey hunting in southeastern Wisconsin with guide Troy Piotrowski. Debby Wolniak visits a sailing regatta on Big Cedar Lake. R of 7/24 8pm

9:30AM

Hometime "Town Home: Doors" 00:26 #2120 PBSPL (DVS)
The team installs mahogany doors as well as cherry cabinets and colored concrete flooring. [TVG]

10AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Wild for Wildlife" 00:28 #711 (Rpt) APTEX
Allen's transformed Garden Home Retreat is an oasis for wildlife. Birds, butterflies and other creatures make this spot their home, and Allen has installed birdhouses as well as plants to make the inhabitants feel more comfortable. [TVG]

10:30AM

Taste of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher "Michigan" 00:29 #104H (Rpt) NETA
Dan Kaercher, editor in chief of Midwest Living Magazine takes a culinary journey through the state of Michigan. With all of the delicious treasures found in Michigan it's no surprise that the Great Lakes Culinary Institute is a popular spot for tourists as well as aspiring chefs. Dan tries his hand at gourmet cooking. Another sweet delight from the land of the Great Lakes is maple syrup. Dan visits a Casier Maple Syrup producer and samples some of the 500 gallons produced annually. (4 of 9) [TVG]

11AM

Ciao Italia "Crab Cakes - Tortine Al Granchio" 00:26 #1803 NETA
Mary Ann's running late because she wants to find the best quality crab meat for two of her favorite recipes featuring this most succulent of shellfish. She begins the fun Baked Crab Cakes snugly wrapped with zucchini strips then popped into the oven. Then she whips up some delicious Little Crab Cakes with extra crunch, thanks to Panko crumbs. Both recipes are simple to prepare and simply wonderful too. [TVG]

11:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Street Fare Tonight!" 00:26 #613 APTEX
Rick creates a one-night-only Mexican street-food stall right in his Chicago home kitchen as the centerpiece of an unforgettable cocktail party. And with that, he shows how to pull off three authentic Mexican street snacks.There are Molotes Poblanos-miniature blue corn masa turnovers with a choice of fillings: mushroom, potato-chorizo, and roasted poblano chiles with cheese; mouthwatering Tacos de Bistec con Nopales with juicy griddled steak, strips of nopal cactus and a drizzle of spicy tomatillo-arbol salsa; and Huaraches-griddled masa flatbreads, topped like pizzas with chorizo and tomatillo salsa. Rick mixes up some Agua de Jamaica-a bright red hibiscus-flower elixir that's refreshing on its own and a perfect base for Mexican Cosmopolitans-and sets out some cut-up veggies, sprinkled with lime and chile, street vendor-style. [TVG]

12:01PM

Everyday Food "Say Cheese" 00:26 #412 PBSPL
Cheese is great for sandwiches and snacking, and it's perfect for cooking. Margot uses soft, aromatic fontina from Italy in chicken breasts stuffed with cheese, tomato and basil; they're served with a side of broccoli rabe with yellow peppers. Today's "Have You Tried?" ingredient is manchego cheese. Allie tucks slices of this zesty hard Spanish cheese with some juicy ham into panini. It's served with apricot-mustard sauce for dipping and an arugula salad with shaved manchego on the side. For "Healthy Start," Emma makes an egg-white omelet with goat cheese. Soft, moist and creamy goat cheese adds a unique tang to this fluffy omelet. Lucinda prepares ricotta manicotti with tomato sauce. Anyone who likes lasagna and cheese raviolis will love this Italian-American classic. For an after-school snack that's fun for kids--and a guilty pleasure for adults--Sarah prepares cheddar-carrot balls. [TVG]

12:30PM

Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen "Fish Without Fear" 00:26 #105 APTEX
Three great ways to grill fish without fear-or tears: Cedar-planked Sockeye Salmon with a delicate miso glaze, served with a fresh fennel and orange slaw. Prosciutto-wrapped whole fresh Brook Trout stuffed with lemon wedges and dill. Trinidadian Grilled Swordfish served on a grilled warm flatbread with cool Caribbean mango salsa. (5 of 13) [TVG]

1PM

Taste of New York "Farming: A Team Effort" 00:26 #112 NETA (DVS)
Susan Hunt dives into the world of Community Supported Agriculture. She also meets with three winemakers who work together to create one distinct bottle of wine. Plus Chef Dan Martello prepares grilled farmers cheese with fresh strawberries and pistachios. (12 of 13) [TVG]

1:30PM

Venture North "Cruise the trails around Iron River and sample local mead, organic vegetables and blue-plate specials" 00:26 #2711 (Rpt) WDSE (DVS)
Iron River, WI is a tourist hot spot is home to great trails, rich history and tasty fare. The local ATV trails are explored, the local winery is toured, and the people who make Iron River a great place to live are profiled. Northwoods Reader: "White Deer: Ghost of the Forest" by Jeff Richter. [TVG]

2PM

NOVA "Mystery of the Megaflood" 00:56 #3211H (Rpt) PBS
It was the greatest flood of the past two million years, and it posed a giant scientific riddle. A maverick geologist became convinced that thousand-foot-deep floodwaters had scoured out vast areas of the American northwest, near the end of the last ice age. Mainstream scientists scorned his theory, while he searched patiently for answers to what could have triggered such an inconceivably violent event. Finally, an ingenious solution silenced the skeptics: traces of an enormous ice dam, half a mile high, which had blocked a valley in present-day Montana, and created an enormous lake behind it. With the help of stunningly realistic animation, this program goes back to the Ice Age to reveal what happened when the dam broke, unleashing a titanic flood that swept herds of woolly mammoth and everything else into oblivion. [TVG] R on 7/30 12noon

3PM

Nature "The Good, The Bad, and the Grizzly" 00:56 #2203 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Once on the edge of extinction, grizzlies have made a remarkable recovery. This fierce predator is no longer content foraging in the back country; bears are everywhere. The story is told of a great conservation success story--the rescue of the once all-but-extinguished grizzly population of Yellowstone--and how that success has spawned a complex web of new social and environmental problems for the nation's most-beloved national park, and the people who live near it. [TVPG]

4PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Drive-In Specials" 00:26 #825 APT
Christopher Kimball and his team recreate classic drive-in movie theater food: well-done hamburgers on a charcoal grill and oven-fried onion rings. Taste test: cheddar cheese. Science segment: dry hamburgers. (25 of 26) [TVG]

4:30PM

Sara's Weeknight Meals "Poultry Dinner" 00:26 #113 APTEX
Poultry seems to find its way onto many dinner tables for quite a few weeknight meals. It's versatile, affordable, and everyone likes it. For a new twist, try Chicken with Sausage and Hot Cherry Peppers. It's so good! Sara's Lemon Chicken cooks up quickly and is full of flavor, and her Sauteed Duck Breasts with Gingered Grape Sauce may sound fussy, but it couldn't be simpler to prepare. (13 of 20) [TVG]

5PM

Lidia's Italy "Stack Those Cannoli" 00:26 #212 APTEX
Joe gives a lesson in the art of the aperitivo (cocktails) in Italy. And back in the kitchen, Lidia is cooking up fettuccine and swordfish and a cannoli napoleon with special guest Grandma. [TVG]

5:30PM

Tracks Ahead Travels "Meitetsu/Meiji Museum/Texas State RR/Sumpter Valley RR/Miniature Wonderland" 00:28 #102H (Rpt) MPTV
In Nagoya, Japan, a ride on the Panorama cars of the Meitetsu Commuter line transports visitors to a museum dedicated to keeping the old architecture of Japan intact. In east Texas, where steam is still king, a magnificent ride is taken through the piney woods. On a trip to eastern Oregon, a dedicated group of volunteers work to preserve the steam heritage of the gold fields. And in Hamburg, Germany, the largest HO layout in the world is visited. (2 of 9)

6PM

Classic Gospel "Kennedy Center Homecoming" 00:56 #309 NETA
This episode features the harmony and spirit of Southern gospel music as sung by the pioneering and contemporary greats. Artists perform Old Friends, Promises One by One and much more. [TVG]

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Saturday July 26, 2008

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

7PM

Lawrence Welk Show "Tribute to the Big Bands" 00:57 #1147 OETA
The Band remembers Glenn Miller with "In the Mood," Tommy Dorsey is saluted with "Marie" and Benny Goodman with his Let's Dance." Jack Imel presents "When My Baby Smiles at Me" to honor Ted Lewis, and the show ends with a tribute to the "Boss" and his theme song "Bubbles in the Wine." Guest: Rocky Rockwell.

8PM

Best of the Jack Benny Show "Bob Hope" 00:24 #103 APTSY
Jack's guest from this 1954 show is comedian and actor Bob Hope. [TVG]

8:30PM

Game Show Classics "I've Got A Secret" 00:29 #103 SCOTT
Panelists are asked to guess a secret of special guests. In this episode, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are featured. Gary Moore hosts. (3 of 6)

9:01PM

Travelscope "South Africa" 00:26 #208 APTEX
Author and Host Joseph Rosendo heads out on safari at the Shamwari Wildlife Preserve then visits the town of Alicedale--where people power is thriving. Along the way he visits a Capetown area winery for some rest, relaxation and wine tasting. (8 of 13) [TVG]

9:30PM

Rudy Maxa's World "Tokyo, Japan" 00:26 #112 APTEX
An urban marriage of high tech and age-old customs makes Tokyo a fascinating destination, from teenagers playing "cos," or costume games, to adults taking dinner at tiny yakatori restaurants, where the kitchen is a small grill dedicated to cooking skewers of meat. He tours the city's massive wholesale fish market, Tsukiji Market, before dawn to watch the daily auction of massive torsos of tuna fish destined for sushi restaurants around the world. He checks out space-age toilets at the showroom of Toto as proof that cutting edge technology permeates every aspect of Japanese life. He shops in a department store with more than 100 shops catering to young Japanese women to whom fashion is all important. (12 of 13) [TVG]

10PM

Austin City Limits "Death Cab for Cutie/My Morning Jacket" 00:56 #3113 PBSPL
Death Cab for Cutie has long been a critical favorite for the infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group performs songs from their new release, Plans, plus their breakthrough CD, Transatlanticism. My Morning Jacket has taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock, and clever lyrics, and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever-growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their newest release, Z. R of 7/24 11pm

11PM

Doctor Who "Rise of the Cybermen" 00:46 #1005 APTSY
Rise of the CybermenThe Tardis is trapped on a parallel Earth and Rose (Billie Piper) discovers that her father is still alive. Sinister forces are at work, and British society is being prepared for the Ultimate Upgrade. Meanwhile, an old enemy of the Doctor's (David Tennant) is about to be reborn. (5 of 13) [TVPG]

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