Saturday March 29, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:43

Midnight

Great American Festivals "St. Paul Winter Carnival" 00:46 #001H (Rpt) CFB
The United States' oldest and largest winter festival, filled with a rich cultural tradition, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is a winter carnival like no other. Events include beautiful ice and snow carvings and competitions, the traditional sport of curling, plus parades, cultural celebrations, and some traditions steeped in winter history. This magical snow and ice festival is visually stunning and beautiful. R on 5/5 1pm; 5/26 12

1AM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Charles Phan" 00:26 #110H (Rpt) APT
Mark Bittman's knowledge of Asian food is put to the test, when he takes on Charles Phan, the chef of San Francisco's most popular Vietnamese restaurant. [TVG] R on 4/16 4pm; 4/17 1am; 5/6 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Seattle, WA--Mussels" 00:26 #105H (Rpt) APT
Big and gregarious and in love with the food experience, Chef Tom Douglas heads out to the waters of the Pacific Northwest to savor the succulence of the sea Mussels from Penn Cove Shellfish. Recipes: Mussels in Sake Ginger Butter; and Mussel Chowder. (5 of 13) [TVG] R on 5/23 4:30pm; 5/24 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "Life Along The Rio Sonora" 00:26 #1507H (Rpt) APTEX
The Rio Sonora, in northwest Mexico, begins at a spring just south of the U.S. border and cuts through the Sonoran Desert, on its way to the Gulf of California, near Kino Bay. Life in the Rio Sonora Valley has survived on the river's modest flows for centuries. The Opata Indians were the most recent of the native peoples, and were living along its banks, when the Spaniards arrived. Although they have long since disappeared, their lyrical names for many of the towns remain. The rough terrain and uncertain water supply have helped the area maintain its rural roots. Local delicacies, spicy chilies, historic missions, and a relaxed way of life all await a trip though the valley of the Rio Sonora. [TVG]

2:30AM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "Brazilian Jazz" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) APT
The early days and the current groove of jazz from Brazil are explored in this exciting program. Guests include the legendary Oscar Castro-Neves, a contemporary of Tom Jobim, Luis Bonfa, and Joao Gilberto, who was on the scene as a major player when the Bossa Nova was being created, and GRAMMY winner Ivan Lins, the keyboardist/composer whose songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Quincy Jones to Ella Fitzgerald, and many more. Lins and Castro-Neves, through their music, show why the beat of Brazil offers something highly stimulating for the heart, body, and soul. [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 5/18 2am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "France's Normandy" 00:26 #311H (Rpt) APT
From a dramatic, historic coast--to rural pastures, this sweet section of France abounds with apple orchards, enchanting villages, stunning abbeys, and sparkling seaports. Rudy Maxa sets up base in the lovely seaside town of Honfleur. At Giverny, and in the museums in Rouen and Honfleur, he discovers the birth of Impressionism. Near the famous beaches of Normandy, the Norman Conquest unfolds in the Bayeux tapestry, as he remembers the poignant victory of World War II's D-day. Cider and cheese draw him to the lovely farmland, just inland from Honfleur. The journey ends at the awe-inspiring Abbey of Mont-St-Michel. Tips are given on car rental, shopping for antiques, and touring cider country. [TVG]

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 of 3/20 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 3/30 5:30am; 3/31 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 3/30 5am

6AM

Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari "Amazing Primates" 00:26 #108H APTEX (DVS)
Swing into the fascinating world of primates with Jim. Get a first-hand view of White Cheeked Gibbons, Western Lowland Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Orangutans, Cotton-top Tamarins, Ruffed Lemurs and more. (8 of 14). [TVY7]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Out on a Limb/The More Things Change" 00:28 #107H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Winslow gets stuck on the top of the World Tree. Snook teaches the monkeys that change can be great. [TVY] R on 3/30 6:30am; 5/16 6:30am

7AM

Victory Garden "Olives" 00:26 #2031 (Rpt) PBSPL
Chef Marian Morash celebrates the new year with a sojourn to Italy's Tuscany region to witness the harvesting of one of this country's most important export crops-the olive. There, she meets with Italy' s top growers to learn which olives yield the most flavorful oils for cooking and to discuss the "taste" difference between the traditional wood pressing methods versus the new. Back at the Suburban Garden, host Roger Swain wraps up the holiday season by showing viewers how to plant their living Christmas trees and then begins the new year with a review of the 1996 seed catalogues. [TVG]

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "A Slice of Heaven in a City Lot/The Toronto Islands" 00:26 #413H (Rpt) NETA
Gardening in the city has many challenges. What city dweller doesn

8AM

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 9" 00:26 #2725 PBSPL
Host Kevin meets with District Fire Chief Tim McConnell to see how his own firemen, with the help of volunteers and the Denis Leary Foundation in New York City, are rebuilding 22 damaged firehouses on their own time. In Holy Cross, master carpenter Norm drives up to the project house to find plants arriving and master mason Teddy Pierre Jr. laying local St. Joe brick on the front walk. Mike Gettle installs new custom composite shutters that are functional for privacy and security and also meet the Historic District guidelines. The mechanicals, including a new continuous flow tankless water heater are also in place. In the French Quarter, Kevin stops by Bevolo Lighting to see how Drew Bevolo, a third generation lighting fixture manufacturer, is carrying on the family tradition while also building lights for our project. At Musicians' Village, landscape contractor Roger Cook helps the volunteers establish grade and plant screening shrubs and grasses. [TVG] R of 3/27 7pm

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Pressure Reducing Valve/Problems with Crown Molding" 00:26 #625 PBSPL
Richard helps a homeowner with very high water pressure by installing a "pressure reducing valve." Landscape contractor Roger Cook is joined in the Ask This Old House loft by turf expert Mary Owen to discuss which types of grass are appropriate for certain climates and conditions. Tom helps a homeowner who had problems installing crown molding on his kitchen cabinets. [TVG] R of 3/27 7:30pm

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Beaver Traps Pt. 1/Kaszube Cup Junior Sailing Regatta" 00:26 #2420H WMVS
Tom Wandrash shows Judy how to properly set traps, and the type of equipment that is used to trap beavers. Dan Small joins junior sailors from throughout the Midwest as they gather at South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee to participate in the 2007 Kaszube Cup Junior Sailing Regatta. The Kaszube Cup Regatta is an event that honors the original inhabitants of Jones Island in Milwaukee. R of 3/27 8pm

9:30AM

Hometime "Rainfall Shower" 00:26 #2208 PBSPL
Dean, Miriam and the crew install marble floor tile and countertops and wrap up with an elaborate shower system. [TVG]

10AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Pet Perfect" 00:28 #720 APTEX
From birds, deer and dogs to cats, fish and horses, Allen's Garden Home Retreat has become a haven for animals both wild and domestic. Allen is making the home and garden a safe place for pets. He explains how he is working to be a good steward of its natural wildlife. [TVG] R on 5/15 6:30pm

10:30AM

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Rediscovering Green Beans" 00:26 #313 APT
If you detested green beans as a kid, chances are you haven't tried them in a while. The Pences use some sweet, new varieties to create tasty dishes that will appeal to taste buds of all ages. [TVG]

11AM

Martin Yan's China "Cantonese Heritage" 00:26 #109 APTEX
Martin returns to his childhood home to visit cherished haunts, including his mother's tiny kitchen. Then, he's off to his ancestral village and a nearby world heritage site where the Overseas Chinese returned and built architectural marvels. Recipes: Mom's golden egg cake and prosperity fish. (9 of 26) [TVG]

11:32AM

Simply Ming "Ginger/Dried Cranberries" 00:26 #522 APT (DVS)
Ginger and dried cranberries are two flavors that compliment each other well. Ming uses these East-West ingredients to add zest into the meals prepared this week. In the kitchen, Ming makes two easy "All-In-One" entrees. First up--Braised Ginger-Cranberry Duck "Cassoulet" made in a slow-cooker and then one of Ming's favorite dishes, a Cranberry-Turkey Fried Rice. To spice up the traditional chocolate chip cookie, Ming combines the two East-West ingredients to make Ginger-Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies! Guest chef and Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson invites us to her Napa home where she uses Ming's East-West ingredients to create Pork Tenderloin with Pinot Noir Reduction. [TVG]

Noon

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Classic Cookies" 00:26 #108 PBSPL
Cookies are perhaps the easiest and fastest baked sweets you can make. John makes four classic cookie recipes: kitchen sink cookies, packed with chocolate chunks, raisins and pecans; peanut butter surprise cookies, soft and chewy and topped with a chocolate peanut butter cup; two kinds of icebox shortbread cookies, one flavored with orange zest and cranberries and the other containing dried apricots and pistachios. [TVG]

12:34PM

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "Bovine Rhapsody" 00:26 #208 APTEX
Cows influence cuisines around the world. The rugged landscape of the Italian wild west in Southwest Tuscany is toured--it is here where semi-wild Maremmane inspires a local specialty, Bollito. Next, in Morocco, freshly made Beldi butter is produced. Chocolate milk from the American heartland is featured, and back in the gourmet kitchen, a basic cut of meat is enhanced with a flavorful dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce. (8 of 20) [TVG]

1:01PM

Cooking Simply for the Soul "Brunch/MATC/Play to Win" 00:26 #210 WMVS
Tyler Brown incorporates her favorite food from breakfast and lunch into a scrumptious brunch menu with the help of MATC President Dr. Darnell Cole. Together they prepare Peach Cobbler, an easy Crustless Quiche, tasty Hash Browns, Grits, and Fruit Tray. Dr. Cole discusses the great programs offered at MATC, and Tyler explains the importance of goals and playing to win. (10 of 13)

1:30PM

Venture North "Duluth ski trails, roller skating, vintage snowmobiles" 00:26 #2709 (Rpt) 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 "Bone Diggers" 00:56 #3408 PBS (DVS)
Deep beneath the Nullarbor Plain, one of Australia's most hostile and barren landscapes, lies an ancient cave that has remained untouched for hundreds of thousands of years. Littering the floor of this prehistoric grave site are the perfectly preserved remains of long extinct megafauna, including unknown kangaroo species and the first complete skeleton of the largest carnivorous marsupial ever found--Thylacoleo Carnifex. [TVPG]

3PM

Nature "Animals Behaving Worse" 00:56 #2309Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Natural neighbors can be ingenious, brilliant, and scrappy when sharing cities and suburbs. People move into their backyards, and animals move into theirs. It is survival of the shrewdest and the most tenacious--anyone who has tried to keep a squirrel out of a birdfeeder knows exactly how true that can be. This program presents new examples of animal/human conflicts based on the highly popular "Animals Behaving Badly" format from 2000. [TVG] R of 3/24 8am; 3/26 2pm; 3/28 8am

4PM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner" 00:26 #809 APT
The team prepares foolproof recipes for roast beef tenderloin with caramelized onions, mushroom stuffing, and creamy mashed potatoes. Equipment test: knife sharpeners. (9 of 26) [TVG]

4:30PM

Burt Wolf: What We Eat "Connecting The Dots: An Overview of the Consuming Passions Ignited by Columbus" 00:27 #113 APT
When Christopher Columbus left Spain, he thought he would reach China or Japan. When he got to the Caribbean, he had no idea of where he was; and when he got home to Spain, he had no idea of where he had been. And yet, he has ended up as one of the most celebrated explorers in the world--a constant reminder that one can become famous and not have a clue. But Chris' lack of insight does not detract from the enormous impact his voyages had on the history of the world. This program looks at the forces that led to the voyages of Columbus and their continuing effect on civilization. Final program of the season. [TVG]

5:02PM

Lidia's Italy "Two Essentials of Roman Cuisine" 00:26 #105 (Rpt) APTEX
Artichokes are at the heart of the Roman kitchen, and Lidia shows how to prepare two easy and delicious chicken dishes, one of which features this great and nutritious vegetable. Another favorite is a chicken with prosciutto dish-a real hit with the family. [TVG]

5:30PM

Tracks Ahead "White Pass" 00:27 #402 (Rpt) NETA
Host Spencer Christian rides the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in Skagway, AK, which has been declared an international historical engineering monument. Pittsburgh's mass transit system is examined; and Boston modeler George Sellios is profiled as he discusses his amazing work. Plus, a man who has chronicled the history of trolley cars in word and picture is featured. [TVG]

6PM

Classic Gospel "Homecoming Friends/Andrae Crouch, Cece Winans" 00:56 #106 NETA
The intimate setting of the Billy Graham Training Center, in North Carolina, makes a fitting backdrop for his long-standing hymn of invitation, "Just As I Am," accompanied by hushed voices and vintage footage. Also taped at The Cove were "Majesty" (Homecoming Friends), "Soon and Very Soon" (Andrae Crouch, CeCe Winans), and "We Will Stand" (Russ Taff, Alicia Williamson). Paul Simon's "Lean On Me" (Stephen Hill) stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the ages-old hymn "Amazing Grace" (Howard Goodman, Squire Parsons, Terry Franklin, Eldridge Fox). Bill Gaither hosts. [TVG]

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

Saturday March 29, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:43

7PM

Lawrence Welk Show "Roses" 00:57 #1130 OETA
The band and singers open this show and set the theme with "Everything's Coming Up Roses." Ken Delo sings "Red Roses for a Blue Lady," and Guy and Ralna go down "Primrose Lane." Dick Dale, Gail Farrell and the group are asking for "One Dozen Roses." Guest: Ralna English

8PM

Last of the Summer Wine "Mirculous Curing of Old Goiff" 00:28 #198 BBCWO
Clegg, Truly, and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

8:30PM

Open All Hours "When One Door Closes, A New (Trap) Door Opens" 00:29 #109
Once again, Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) attempts to entice Nurse Gladys (Lynda Baron) into his amorous clutches. He almost succeeds when he falls through a trapdoor into the cellar, and ends up needing her professional services, but not the kind he had hoped for. (9 of 25)

9PM

Seasoned Traveler "The Gulf Coast: After The Storms" 00:26 #206 APT
George Bauer's post-Katrina tour of the Gulf Coast takes him first to Florida, where his itinerary includes St. George Island, an inhabited but relatively unspoiled spit of land with beautiful beaches, marshlands and wooded areas, and Seaside, a picture-perfect beach town featured in the 1997 film The Truman Show. In Alabama, stops include Fairhope, a resort town with an unusual history, and the port city of Mobile, thought by many to be Alabama's most beautiful community. In Mississippi, George visits Biloxi-a prime gambling destination-and Pass Christian, once a popular getaway for wealthy New Orleanians. [TVG]

9:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "New Zealand's South Island" 00:26 #510 APT
The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vast vineyards of Marlborough helped bring this country's wines to the world stage. At a local artists' colony, Host Rudy Maxa gets a crash course in Maori bone carving. The breathtaking city of Queenstown draws adventure enthusiasts from around the world. Rudy brave white-water rapids on river boards, and rides a hot air balloon, for soaring views of "Lord of the Rings" country. Tips are included on Maori crafts and eating mussels. [TVG]

10PM

Austin City Limits "Alison Krauss and Union Station/Kathleen Edwards" 00:56 #3102Z (Rpt) PBSPL
Alison Krauss + Union Station have spent two decades taking the mournful, high lonesome sound of bluegrass out of the mountains and into the mainstream. Highlights include songs from their CD, Lonely Runs Both Ways. Kathleen Edwards proves that country-rock and insightful lyrics go hand-in-hand. The singer-songwriter performs tunes from her sophomore release, Back to Me. [TVG] R of 3/26 9am; 3/27 11pm

11PM

Only Fools and Horses "Yuppy Love" 00:49 #001 (Rpt) BBCW
Del has seen Wall Street and, armed with his filofax, briefcase and red braces, he's ready to make his first killing on the market. Meanwhile, Rodney's on the pull, having met the classy Cassandra at night school.Will he offer her a lift home in the Trottermobile? (Series 6, 1 of 6)

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