Saturday December 29, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:13

Midnight

Walking the Bible "Toward The Promised Land: Forty Years in the Desert" 00:56 #103H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Feiler experiences the stark reality of the Sinai desert, where it's a struggle simply to survive. He finds the locations said to be where God provided water and food for the Israelites--and discovers the secret of the tamarisk tree, which produces a sweet, honey-like substance called "manna." The desert is also a haven for spiritual pilgrims. Feiler visits St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest operating church in the world. He attends the service, a powerful, unchanged ritual of 1,500 years, and sees what's claimed to be the real "burning bush" from which God spoke to Moses. One of the monks, Texas-born Father Justin, shows him the monastery's library of priceless religious art and manuscripts. Feiler climbs Mt. Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Feiler travels to the "lost city" of Petra, in Jordan, where the Israelites may have lived for many years. Nearing the end of Moses' journey, Feiler climbs Mt. Nebo, where God showed Moses the Promised Land. Final program of three. [TVG]

1AM

Joanne Weir's Cooking Class "Beans" 00:26 #126Z (Rpt) APTEX
Joanne gives a comprehensive lesson to her student Kyle on how to sort, soak and prepare dried legumes. Recipes: Crostini with Beans and Greens and Spicy Red Pepper Crostini, Sausages Stewed with Tomatoes and Beans, Bean Salad with Mint and Goat Cheese. Student Name: Kyle Khasigian-Accountant. [TVG] R of 12/28 4pm

1:30AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Chocolate Cake" 00:26 #718Z (Rpt) APT
Channel the "good old days" with a recipe for old-fashioned chocolate layer cake. Tasting: chocolate chips. Equipment: cake-frosting stands. Science: "blooming" chocolate. [TVG] R on 2/4 4:30pm; 2/5 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Bats Among Us" 00:26 #1508H (Rpt) APTEX
Montezuma Castle, a five-story 20-room cliff dwelling, served as a "high-rise apartment building" for prehistoric Sinagua Indians, over 600 years ago. Now, it serves the same purpose to a colony of bats. Concern over the possible harm that these latter-day residents may be doing has led to some very interesting hands-on research, to study the impact of bat habitats on cultural landmarks. The program also visits Tonto National Monument, where the scale of the ruins makes capturing bats a test of wills and ingenuity, and Chiricahua National Monument, to see how one of Arizona's natural gems is the perfect location for collecting data on tree-roosting bats. This episode finds bats in hand, in roosts, and in the air, to learn how bat population density affects humans. [TVG] R of 12/28 5pm

2:30AM

Smart Gardening "Boxwood & Bulbs/Edible Flowers/Cool Season Annuals" 00:26 #306H (Rpt) APT
Host Deanna Connell includes a look at: Laying a stepping stone path, edible flowers, cool annuals to plant in the fall, and combining boxwood and bulbs. [TVG] R of 12/28 5:30pm

3AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Alaska: Katmai Coast" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APTEX
The remote Katmai Coast is the largest intact stretch of uninhabited coastline left in North America. Art takes advantage of the long days of Alaska's short summer in Katmai National Park, spending time with the largest population of grizzly bears in the world. Joined by bear biologists, he gets up close and personal with Ursus arctos to provide a fresh look at the behavior of these powerful predators in the wild. (Pt. 4 of 13). [TVG] R on 1/16 3am; 2/1 3am; 2/19 6pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "A Music Lover's Europe" 00:26 #413H (Rpt) APT
For a totally different view of Europe, Rudy Maxa shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. Rudy discovers surprising and fresh takes on Europe, as he sets out on a music lover's tour. Winning, live performances by the Sicilian folk band Diascouri, and by Groupo Emiliano--a zany, classically-trained quartet from Emilia Romagna--are the backbone of this offbeat trip. But performance is just the start. Rudy visits folkdance groups in Greece, Sweden, and Norway; and delights in the classics in Italy and Austria. Everywhere, the music provides a backdrop for enthralling local scenery and engaging local stories. Tips on organizing a trip around a theme are also given, in this final program of the season. [TVG] R on 2/26 3:30am

4AM

Innovation "Brain Fingerprinting" 00:56 #908Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
An evolving technology is introduced that looks directly into the brain, to pinpoint and chart the very origin of deception. Given its seeming ability to gauge whether or not an individual is lying, the F.B.I. and C.I.A. hope brain fingerprinting will become one of the most significant breakthroughs in crime detection since the advent of DNA analysis. Following court cases and local police departments, the way this technology could revolutionize the legal system is examined. But, even as brain fingerprinting seems poised to be a major step forward, critics are raising scientific, ethical, and legal questions. Is the system all it's cracked up to be--or are there other, more-promising techniques in the quest for the perfect lie detector? Final program of the season. [TVPG] R on 1/29 4am; 2/6 4am; 2/15 4am

5AM

Boohbah "Camera" 00:28 #160Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Swingy Twirl" exercise. In Storyworld, Grandmamma and Auntie set a camera to take a picture of themselves. They stand in front of each other, getting closer and closer to the camera, until it takes a picture. Now, they would like all the Storypeople to join them. How will they all fit into this picture? R on 12/30 5:30am; 12/31 5am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Closet" 00:28 #159Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do an "Arm Circle" exercise. In Storyworld, Grandpappa looks inside a closet, and finds a hat, a sweater, a pair of pants, some socks, and three coats. Grandpappa puts all the clothes on. He's very pleased with his new outfit, and jumps and dances around, until he is very hot. How will he tidy up from his workout? R on 12/30 5am

6AM

Mustard Pancakes "My Name Is Mo" 00:26 #208H (Rpt) APTEX
Mo is having a clumsy day and everyone is teasing her about, calling her names. She doesn't like it. After Mo let's her feelings be known, the gang discovers the very best name to call someone is their own. [TVY]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "World Tree Day/World Tree Cuisine" 00:28 #122H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bob writes a song to celebrate the tree and earn a badge. Madge and Snook bake for a surprise party. [TVY] R on 12/30 6:30am; 2/22 6:30am

7AM

Victory Garden "Truffles" 00:26 #2230 PBSPL (DVS)
Amid the beautiful farm fields near Avignon, this episode features a truffle hunt by the proprietors of Truffes du Terroir. Chef Marian pays a visit to Provence and the country house of friends Johanne Killeen and George Germon, owners of the celebrated American restaurant Al Forno in Providence, Rhode Island. Johanne and George, who spend a few months each year in Provence, treat Chef Marian to a true French culinary experience: a trip to their favorite open-air market to select a few key ingredients for a simple country meal. Chefs Johanne and George Germon show Chef Marian how to create the simple dish of fresh pasta with black truffles using one of France's most-prized delicacies. [TVG]

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "Seed Saving and Easy Evergreen Identification" 00:26 #216H (Rpt) MPTV
Gardening with a nod to history is once again very popular. Tips are given for selecting and saving seeds from the garden for next season and for years beyond. Also, host Melinda Myers offers a primer for easy and quick recognition of evergreens.

8AM

This Old House "Newton Project, Part 12" 00:26 #2712 PBSPL
Tom Silva addresses some unforeseen rotting problems with the garage. Inside, the kitchen is plastered, the new white oak flooring is down, and the cabinets have just arrived from Kitchener, Canada. Flooring contractor Steve Dubuque shows master carpenter Norm Abram how he is layering aniline dye, stain, and polyurethane to achieve the floor color the homeowners are seeking. Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey travels to Racine, Wisconsin, to see how one manufacturer is making a new generation of kitchen garbage disposers. [TVG] R of 12/27 7pm

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Determining The Grade of Landscape/Repairing A Bathtub" 00:26 #612 PBSPL [TVG] R of 12/27 7:30pm

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Ice Fishing: Ht Enterprises/Falcons/Sailboat Resto" 00:26 #2407H WMVS
Dan ice fishes for bluegills on Long Lake with Tom Gruenwald of HT Enterprises. Judy Nugent learns about the natural history of falcons and their hunting instinct with several falconers at Exclusive Hunting Club. Dan Small looks at a sailboat restoration project under way at S.S. Marine in Sheboygan. R of 12/27 8pm

9:30AM

Hometime "Urban Porch--Framing" 00:26 #2025 PBSPL (DVS)
Dean Johnson, Miriam Johnson, and the HOMETIME crew add a few more square feet of living space to a small urban home by framing in a second-floor screened porch. [TVG]

10AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Tree Talkin'" 00:28 #710 APTEX
Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. Allen addresses water issues, plant disease and pest control. After all, this is an organic garden and spraying with chemicals is out. [TVG] R on 2/14 6:30pm

10:30AM

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Farmers' Market" 00:26 #303 APT
Caprial and John bring home treasures from one of the nation's top-ranked farmers' markets. Fresh Crab Cocktail with Roasted Pepper Coulis; Warm Potato Salad with Simple Roast Chicken. [TVG]

11AM

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "Cajun: Louisiana's Cajuns" 00:26 #1108 APTEX
Dr. Carl Brasseaux, Brenda Trahan and Jane Bulliard explore the arrival of the first Acadians on Louisiana soil. Cracklins, a common Cajun snack, are made by Prince Davis, who also introduces us to the "Cadillac of cracklins." Johnette Downing entertains with fun Cajun songs, especially for kids. (Pt. 8 of 27). [TVG]

11:30AM

Simply Ming "Star Anise/Oranges" 00:26 #512 APT (DVS)
Star Anise, the fragrant Chinese spice, and Oranges, one of the most widely consumed fruits in the US, is an aromatic East-West ingredient pairing that proves to be very versatile. Ming prepares "All-In-One" Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables and Orange Roasted Squab with Star Anise Orange Syrup. Guest chef (Ming's Mom) Iris Tsai visits the studio to make her tasty "All-In-One" Red Roasted Pork Belly with Black Mushrooms and Carrots. [TVG]

Noon

Complete Pepin "Dessert Essentials II" 00:25 #111 NETA
Jacques turns the simple into the sumptuous with more dessert techniques: He prepares a simple tart crust; dips strawberries; makes chocolate leaves and more. (11 of 13). [TVG]

12:30PM

Holiday Table with Chris Fennimore and Emily Luchetti "Joyce White On Kwaanza" 00:28 #211 NETA
Soul food expert Joyce White is whipping up a menu for Kwaanza that will satisfy both your soul and your stomach like none other. Stylist Durand Guion applies tips from the world of fashion to design a stunning and striking Kwaanza table. Sweet Potato Fries; Gulf Coast Gumbo; Down Home Cornbread; Buttermilk Ginger Cake. [TVG]

1PM

Wine Roads of Texas "Gulf Coast and Metroplex Wines" 00:26 #103 NETA
From the sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast to the busy "Metroplex" of Dallas-Fort Worth, Messina Hof Winery, Haak Vineyards, Homestead Winery, and Crossroads Winery are visited. The haute cuisine of restaurateur, Stephen Pyle in Dallas is presented. He's the originator of the "Southwestern Style." The last stop on The Wine Roads of Texas is the biggest wine festival in the region, GrapeFest in Grapevine, Texas. (3 of 3). [TVG]

1:30PM

Venture North "Duluth ski trails, roller skating, vintage snowmobiles" 00:26 #2709 WDSE (DVS)
When the snow flies, cross country skiers look to Darin Franckowiak to smooth the way. The city groomer tends some of the Northland's favorite terrain and trails. The Rivers of Skyline Parkway, Duluth are toured; and, a visit to World of Wheels in Superior, WI, where roller skaters rock and roll for a last spin around the rink. Northwoods Reader Tracy Maurer discusses "Storm Codes," and in Gilbert, MN, Jim Sailer knows how to keep snowmobiles going. [TVG]

2PM

NOVA "Wave That Shook The World" 00:56 #3208 PBS (DVS)
On December 26, 2004, a series of tidal waves killed hundreds of thousands, and devastated communities around the Indian Ocean. This program reveals how these deadly waves were triggered by one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded this century. With around 100 tsunamis striking the world's coastlines each decade, this program investigates what made the recent event so powerful and catastrophic, presenting a chilling minute-by-minute picture of what happened that fateful morning. In 2004, scientists at the Pacific Center registered the massive quake and tsunami risk in the Indian Ocean. With the help of clear explanations and animation, together with the human stories of individuals caught up in the catastrophe, the program is both illuminating and heartbreaking. The question is asked: can an effective early warning system help avert another such catastrophe? [TVPG]

3PM

Nature "Christmas In Yellowstone" 00:56 #2403H (Rpt) PBS
This episode examines wolves, coyotes, elk, bison, bears, and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year in "Christmas in Yellowstone". As snow falls and the Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes of snowcapped peaks and frozen icicles surround the wildlife as they adapt to the cold conditions. The program also profiles the men who first explored Yellowstone National Park. [TVG] R on 12/30 12

4PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Fancy Meat and Potatoes" 00:26 #717 APT
Recipes for pepper-crusted filet mignon and potatoes Lyonnaise easily transform a home kitchen into a restaurant kitchen. Tasting: mail-order filet mignons. Equipment: cocktail shakers. [TVG]

4:30PM

Burt Wolf: What We Eat "Some Like It Hot: The Story of Chili Peppers" 00:25 #103 APT
When Columbus set out from Spain, his objective was to get King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella into the black pepper business. He believed that the islands he landed on in the Caribbean were off the coast of China. When the natives showed him chilies, he decided to call them peppers, and he had two good reasons: First, when it hit his tongue, it felt like black pepper. Second, and more importantly, he was getting paid to find "peppers," and so he did. This program looks at how the hot pepper spread around the world and changed the way people cook, from China to India to Texas. Hot peppers are followed into outer space to find out how they affect brains, how they help to cure the common cold, and how they may soon be used by pharmaceutical companies as the primary ingredient for 21st century pain killers. [TVG]

5PM

Lidia's Italy "Kneading with An Old Friend" 00:26 #121 APTEX
Anyone who has visited with Paola di Mauro feels like they have met the Italian Julia Child. This passionate cook and dear friend of Lidia works with her on some homemade fresh pasta that is served with some great chicken livers. [TVG]

5:30PM

Tracks Ahead "Miniature Wonderland" 00:26 #610H (Rpt) NETA
Hamburg, Germany, is visited, to see the largest HO layout in the world. An O gauge layout models the three areas of the Grand Canyon state; a man has become a living repository for the history of the Northern Pacific Railroad; and the hills of Colorado offer a most unusual tourist attraction. Spencer Christian hosts. [TVG]

6PM

Classic Gospel "Jake Hess Memorium" 00:56 #209 NETA
For more than 50 years, as lead singer for both the Statesmen and the Imperials, Jake Hess' was the voice that was much revered, admired, and emulated, even by Elvis Presley, who listed Jake as his favorite singer. Bigger than life--seemingly indestructible--Jake's contagious spirit was adored by young and old alike, making him one of the most beloved people in gospel music. This is a fitting memoriam to the late Hess, including memorable performances from the Gaither Homecoming series of videos, which contribute to the already rich memories, gracious spirit, and eternal perspective he left, by way of his golden voice. The musical highlights are punctuated by special remembrances by Jake's close friend of many years, host Bill Gaither, which adds yet another element of poignancy to this warm, memorable tribute. [TVG]

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

Saturday December 29, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:45:13

7PM

Lawrence Welk Show "Tour of Southern California" 00:57 #1117 OETA
This colorful look at Southern California beauty spots has Guy & Ralna singing "Far Away Places," Myron Floren, Joey Schmidt and the Man himself play "It's a Small World," The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins sing a wistful "California Dreamin'," and Anacani sings the lovely "Cielito Lindo". Guests: David & Roger Otwell

8PM

Last of the Summer Wine "Mystical Squeak of Howard" 00:29 #184 BBCWO
Howard's bicycle has developed a loud squeak whenever he is sneaking away from his wife Pearl for a tryst with Marina. Meanwhile, Truly has issued a challenge to Billy Hardcastle to see who has the stronger sixth sense.

8:30PM

Good Neighbors "The Weaver's Tale" 00:28 #125 BBC
Tom blows some cash on a loom so he and Barbara (Richard Briers & Felicity Kendal) can make their own clothes. Jerry (Paul Eddington) learns that he has a chance to become the new Managing Director.

9PM

Keeping Jazz Alive 00:58 (Rpt) WMVS
Contemporary jazz artist Chris Botti visits the Cedarburg High School Jazz Band for a "Master's Class," to share his expertise, advice, and experiences with the Jazz Band students. The informative Master's Class is interwoven with performances from both the Cedarburg High School Jazz Band and Chris Botti himself, recorded at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center in Cedarburg, WI, in January of 2006. Songs featured include: "Someone to Watch Over Me," and "When I Fall in Love."

10PM

Austin City Limits "Lucinda Williams/Old Crow Medicine Show" 00:56 #3309H PBSPL
Anointed "America's best songwriter" by Time, Lucinda Williams performs her latest set of masterful songs, drawn from the album West. Nashville's Old Crow Medicine Show puts a rocking spin on old-time string band music, as practiced on its recent Big Iron World. [TVPG] R of 12/23 12noon; 12/23 3pm; 12/26 8am

11PM

Only Fools and Horses "Chain Gang" 00:50 #003 BBCW
Retired jeweller Arnie is offering Del the chance to buy gold chains for a fraction of their retail price. It's more money than Del can afford though, so a high-powered business consortium consisting of Mike from the Nag's Head,Trigger, Boycie, Uncle Albert and a reluctant Rodney is formed to raise the asking price. Everything seems to be going well, until Arnie is taken ill at a crucial stage. (Series 6, 3 of 6)

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