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10.1 Cruising The Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Cologn During the past decade, cruising the great rivers of Europe has become one of the most popular vacations for American tourists. Burt introduces Amsterdam, tours a museum dedicated to the history of women's handbags, and sails along the Rhine to Cologne.
WEB LINK		 1202 TU 05/08/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 TU 05/15/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 TU 05/22/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 MO 05/28/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 TU 05/29/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 SU 05/13/12 NOON 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 SU 05/20/12 NOON 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 SU 05/27/12 NOON 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Four Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. Then, Burt travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers.
WEB LINK		 1107 WE 05/30/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 Connecting The Dots In America Burt travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger--creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started.
WEB LINK		 1108 FR 06/01/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 Atlantic Crossing In 1911, Burt's grandmother and her one-year old daughter, Burt's mother, boarded a ship in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated to the United States. To mark this anniversary, Burt and his family sailed back to Europe on Cunard's Queen Mary--same route, different accommodations. This program covers the history of transatlantic passenger ships and introduces you to what it is like today.
WEB LINK		 1201 WE 06/06/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 Cruising The Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Cologn During the past decade, cruising the great rivers of Europe has become one of the most popular vacations for American tourists. Burt introduces Amsterdam, tours a museum dedicated to the history of women's handbags, and sails along the Rhine to Cologne.
WEB LINK		 1202 FR 06/08/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 WE 06/13/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 FR 06/15/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 WE 06/20/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 FR 06/22/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 SU 06/24/12 NOON 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of Europe: Melk to Budapest Burt cruises through the Wachau Valley, a major area for Austrian wines. Then he visits Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest and most impressive monasteries were Burt explains how the Catholic Church used Baroque architecture to undermine the Reformation. In Vienna, he enjoys music and pastry, and tous Budapest.
WEB LINK		 1207 WE 06/27/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 The Great Rivers of France: Lyon to Arles Burt tours the ancient city of Lyon. Founded by the Romans in the year 43, it is the gastronomic capital of France. He also visits the winemakers of Beaujolais, and the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage--connected by the oldest suspension bridge in Europe. He stops at the Pope's Palace in Avignon, and the locations in Arles that inspired Van Gogh.
WEB LINK		 1208 FR 06/29/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.1 Chicago, Illinois Chicago is famous for many things including talented chefs, specialty bakers and authentic ethnic foods. Burt untangles the history of Chicago, laughs at Second City's food joke, and visits the House of Blues.
WEB LINK		 1004 SA 06/30/12 05:30am 00:26:36 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.2 Cruising The Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Cologn During the past decade, cruising the great rivers of Europe has become one of the most popular vacations for American tourists. Burt introduces Amsterdam, tours a museum dedicated to the history of women's handbags, and sails along the Rhine to Cologne.
WEB LINK		 1202 TU 05/08/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 TU 05/15/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 TU 05/22/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 MO 05/28/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 TU 05/29/12 03:30am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Luzern, Switzerland Burt takes a lake steamer to the foot of Mount Pilatus and rides the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to the top of a 7,000 foot peak for some of the most impressive views of Switzerland. The he visits the Lion Monument that honors the Swiss Guards who died defending the King of France in 1792. He walks across the Chapel Bridge that was constructed in the first half of the 14th century, and tours the Jesuit Church--the first large scale Baroque church in Switzerland which was constructed in 1666.
WEB LINK		 1101 TU 05/08/12 08:00am 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Luzern, Switzerland Burt takes a lake steamer to the foot of Mount Pilatus and rides the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to the top of a 7,000 foot peak for some of the most impressive views of Switzerland. The he visits the Lion Monument that honors the Swiss Guards who died defending the King of France in 1792. He walks across the Chapel Bridge that was constructed in the first half of the 14th century, and tours the Jesuit Church--the first large scale Baroque church in Switzerland which was constructed in 1666.
WEB LINK		 1101 TU 05/08/12 02:00pm 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Luzern, Switzerland Burt takes a lake steamer to the foot of Mount Pilatus and rides the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to the top of a 7,000 foot peak for some of the most impressive views of Switzerland. The he visits the Lion Monument that honors the Swiss Guards who died defending the King of France in 1792. He walks across the Chapel Bridge that was constructed in the first half of the 14th century, and tours the Jesuit Church--the first large scale Baroque church in Switzerland which was constructed in 1666.
WEB LINK		 1101 TU 05/08/12 08:00pm 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Luzern, Switzerland Burt takes a lake steamer to the foot of Mount Pilatus and rides the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to the top of a 7,000 foot peak for some of the most impressive views of Switzerland. The he visits the Lion Monument that honors the Swiss Guards who died defending the King of France in 1792. He walks across the Chapel Bridge that was constructed in the first half of the 14th century, and tours the Jesuit Church--the first large scale Baroque church in Switzerland which was constructed in 1666.
WEB LINK		 1101 WE 05/09/12 02:00am 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Touring Ireland Burt visits Ireland's great pilgrimage sites, follows the trails of St. Patrick, investigates the history of Guinness, learns about the most valuable book in Ireland, looks at the great architecture of Dublin and finds out what's good to eat.
WEB LINK		 1102 TH 05/10/12 08:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Touring Ireland Burt visits Ireland's great pilgrimage sites, follows the trails of St. Patrick, investigates the history of Guinness, learns about the most valuable book in Ireland, looks at the great architecture of Dublin and finds out what's good to eat.
WEB LINK		 1102 TH 05/10/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Touring Ireland Burt visits Ireland's great pilgrimage sites, follows the trails of St. Patrick, investigates the history of Guinness, learns about the most valuable book in Ireland, looks at the great architecture of Dublin and finds out what's good to eat.
WEB LINK		 1102 TH 05/10/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Touring Ireland Burt visits Ireland's great pilgrimage sites, follows the trails of St. Patrick, investigates the history of Guinness, learns about the most valuable book in Ireland, looks at the great architecture of Dublin and finds out what's good to eat.
WEB LINK		 1102 FR 05/11/12 02:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Burt Wolf's Family Vacation Burt and his family visit Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and Leukerbad in Switzerland.
WEB LINK		 1103 TU 05/15/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Burt Wolf's Family Vacation Burt and his family visit Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and Leukerbad in Switzerland.
WEB LINK		 1103 TU 05/15/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Burt Wolf's Family Vacation Burt and his family visit Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and Leukerbad in Switzerland.
WEB LINK		 1103 TU 05/15/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Burt Wolf's Family Vacation Burt and his family visit Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and Leukerbad in Switzerland.
WEB LINK		 1103 WE 05/16/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 German Immigration to the U.S. The greatest numbers of people to immigrate to America were from Germany. Today, over 60 million Americans consider themselves of German descent. Burt visits Germany to take a look at who they were and where they came from.
WEB LINK		 1104 TH 05/17/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 German Immigration to the U.S. The greatest numbers of people to immigrate to America were from Germany. Today, over 60 million Americans consider themselves of German descent. Burt visits Germany to take a look at who they were and where they came from.
WEB LINK		 1104 TH 05/17/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 German Immigration to the U.S. The greatest numbers of people to immigrate to America were from Germany. Today, over 60 million Americans consider themselves of German descent. Burt visits Germany to take a look at who they were and where they came from.
WEB LINK		 1104 TH 05/17/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 German Immigration to the U.S. The greatest numbers of people to immigrate to America were from Germany. Today, over 60 million Americans consider themselves of German descent. Burt visits Germany to take a look at who they were and where they came from.
WEB LINK		 1104 FR 05/18/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 What Are They Eating in the Photograph Burt examines famous photographs that have something to do with eating and drinking. Burt, Jeff Rosenheim-curator of photograph at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Andy Smith-the editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, and Kathryn Howard Oremland-a graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art explain why each photograph is important, and the history and significance of the gastronomic elements.
WEB LINK		 1105 TU 05/22/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 What Are They Eating in the Photograph Burt examines famous photographs that have something to do with eating and drinking. Burt, Jeff Rosenheim-curator of photograph at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Andy Smith-the editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, and Kathryn Howard Oremland-a graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art explain why each photograph is important, and the history and significance of the gastronomic elements.
WEB LINK		 1105 TU 05/22/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 What Are They Eating in the Photograph Burt examines famous photographs that have something to do with eating and drinking. Burt, Jeff Rosenheim-curator of photograph at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Andy Smith-the editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, and Kathryn Howard Oremland-a graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art explain why each photograph is important, and the history and significance of the gastronomic elements.
WEB LINK		 1105 TU 05/22/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 What Are They Eating in the Photograph Burt examines famous photographs that have something to do with eating and drinking. Burt, Jeff Rosenheim-curator of photograph at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Andy Smith-the editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, and Kathryn Howard Oremland-a graduate of Sotheby's Institute of Art explain why each photograph is important, and the history and significance of the gastronomic elements.
WEB LINK		 1105 WE 05/23/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Three Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. In Taiwan, Burt visits famous museums, goes a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, and visits a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art.
WEB LINK		 1106 TH 05/24/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Three Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. In Taiwan, Burt visits famous museums, goes a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, and visits a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art.
WEB LINK		 1106 TH 05/24/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Three Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. In Taiwan, Burt visits famous museums, goes a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, and visits a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art.
WEB LINK		 1106 TH 05/24/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Three Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. In Taiwan, Burt visits famous museums, goes a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, and visits a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art.
WEB LINK		 1106 FR 05/25/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Four Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. Then, Burt travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers.
WEB LINK		 1107 TU 05/29/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Four Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. Then, Burt travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers.
WEB LINK		 1107 TU 05/29/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Four Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. Then, Burt travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers.
WEB LINK		 1107 TU 05/29/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Taiwan - A Sense of Place - Part Four Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the United States, including an internet billionaire, a top Hollywood director, and a man who builds 6 million bicycles every year. Then, Burt travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers.
WEB LINK		 1107 WE 05/30/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Connecting The Dots In America Burt travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger--creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started.
WEB LINK		 1108 TH 05/31/12 08:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Connecting The Dots In America Burt travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger--creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started.
WEB LINK		 1108 TH 05/31/12 02:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Connecting The Dots In America Burt travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger--creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started.
WEB LINK		 1108 TH 05/31/12 08:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Connecting The Dots In America Burt travels across the U.S. talking to people who have made our nation economically stronger--creative entrepreneurs with great imaginations who started small businesses based on their innovative ideas and made fortunes for themselves and the people who helped them get started.
WEB LINK		 1108 FR 06/01/12 02:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Atlantic Crossing In 1911, Burt's grandmother and her one-year old daughter, Burt's mother, boarded a ship in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated to the United States. To mark this anniversary, Burt and his family sailed back to Europe on Cunard's Queen Mary--same route, different accommodations. This program covers the history of transatlantic passenger ships and introduces you to what it is like today.
WEB LINK		 1201 TU 06/05/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Atlantic Crossing In 1911, Burt's grandmother and her one-year old daughter, Burt's mother, boarded a ship in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated to the United States. To mark this anniversary, Burt and his family sailed back to Europe on Cunard's Queen Mary--same route, different accommodations. This program covers the history of transatlantic passenger ships and introduces you to what it is like today.
WEB LINK		 1201 WE 06/06/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Cruising The Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Cologn During the past decade, cruising the great rivers of Europe has become one of the most popular vacations for American tourists. Burt introduces Amsterdam, tours a museum dedicated to the history of women's handbags, and sails along the Rhine to Cologne.
WEB LINK		 1202 TH 06/07/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Cruising The Rivers of Europe: Amsterdam to Cologn During the past decade, cruising the great rivers of Europe has become one of the most popular vacations for American tourists. Burt introduces Amsterdam, tours a museum dedicated to the history of women's handbags, and sails along the Rhine to Cologne.
WEB LINK		 1202 FR 06/08/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 TU 06/12/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cologne to Zell Burt sails along the Rhine from Cologne to Rudesheim where he visits a museum dedicated to mechanical musical instruments. Along the way he passes the Lorelei Rock and explains the real story of how it got famous for luring ships into the rocks. In Zell, the mayor and his band lead visitors in a parade through the streets of the town to a wine cellar underneath one of the government buildings.
WEB LINK		 1203 WE 06/13/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 TH 06/14/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Cochem to Luxembourg Burt cruises along the Mosel River with stops in Cochem and Bernkastel in the middle of the Mosel wine region. He tours the city of Luxembourg and cooks with Lea Linster, one of Europe's leading chefs and a major television personality.
WEB LINK		 1204 FR 06/15/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Grand Bahamas The early maps of the New World show the islands of the Bahamas as a chain that runs in an arc from the east coast of Florida to the top of Hispaniola. It was where Columbus first arrived in the Americas and each of its islands has a distinct culture. Burt takes a tour of the Grand Bahamas and discovers what's grand. (7 of 10)
WEB LINK		 907 SA 06/16/12 07:00am 00:28:09 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Las Vegas This episode shows how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn (a 2000-year-old festival) has been turned into a 24-hour-a-day celebration; illustrates how the Las Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world; examines the relationship of marriage and food; and looks into the history of gaming.
WEB LINK		 111 SA 06/16/12 09:00am 00:26:54 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Cayman Islands As Christopher Columbus was sailing back to Spain at the end of his fourth and final voyage to the New World, a storm came up between Panama and Haiti and pushed him off course. It pushed him to the west, directly into the islands that are now known as the Cayman Islands. Burt tours the island and discovers the history of scuba diving as he swims with the stingrays. (9 of 10)
WEB LINK		 909 SA 06/16/12 09:30am 00:28:29 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 U.S. Virgin Islands Columbus visited these islands during his second voyage and thought they were so beautiful that he named them after the 11,000 virgins of Saint Ursula. Burt tours the three major islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, explains why they are the freest free ports in the Caribbean, what to buy, what to eat, why Bluebeard's beard was blue, what the advantages are of a yacht charter vacation, what it's like to take a guided tour of a coral reef in a diver's helmet, and how to have a virtual wedding on the internet.
WEB LINK		 308 SA 06/16/12 10:00am 00:25:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 The Grand Bahamas The early maps of the New World show the islands of the Bahamas as a chain that runs in an arc from the east coast of Florida to the top of Hispaniola. It was where Columbus first arrived in the Americas and each of its islands has a distinct culture. Burt takes a tour of the Grand Bahamas and discovers what's grand. (7 of 10)
WEB LINK		 907 SA 06/16/12 07:00pm 00:28:09 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Las Vegas This episode shows how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn (a 2000-year-old festival) has been turned into a 24-hour-a-day celebration; illustrates how the Las Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world; examines the relationship of marriage and food; and looks into the history of gaming.
WEB LINK		 111 SA 06/16/12 09:00pm 00:26:54 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Cayman Islands As Christopher Columbus was sailing back to Spain at the end of his fourth and final voyage to the New World, a storm came up between Panama and Haiti and pushed him off course. It pushed him to the west, directly into the islands that are now known as the Cayman Islands. Burt tours the island and discovers the history of scuba diving as he swims with the stingrays. (9 of 10)
WEB LINK		 909 SA 06/16/12 09:30pm 00:28:29 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 U.S. Virgin Islands Columbus visited these islands during his second voyage and thought they were so beautiful that he named them after the 11,000 virgins of Saint Ursula. Burt tours the three major islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, explains why they are the freest free ports in the Caribbean, what to buy, what to eat, why Bluebeard's beard was blue, what the advantages are of a yacht charter vacation, what it's like to take a guided tour of a coral reef in a diver's helmet, and how to have a virtual wedding on the internet.
WEB LINK		 308 SA 06/16/12 10:00pm 00:25:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 The Grand Bahamas The early maps of the New World show the islands of the Bahamas as a chain that runs in an arc from the east coast of Florida to the top of Hispaniola. It was where Columbus first arrived in the Americas and each of its islands has a distinct culture. Burt takes a tour of the Grand Bahamas and discovers what's grand. (7 of 10)
WEB LINK		 907 SU 06/17/12 01:00pm 00:28:09 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Las Vegas This episode shows how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn (a 2000-year-old festival) has been turned into a 24-hour-a-day celebration; illustrates how the Las Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world; examines the relationship of marriage and food; and looks into the history of gaming.
WEB LINK		 111 SU 06/17/12 03:00pm 00:26:54 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Cayman Islands As Christopher Columbus was sailing back to Spain at the end of his fourth and final voyage to the New World, a storm came up between Panama and Haiti and pushed him off course. It pushed him to the west, directly into the islands that are now known as the Cayman Islands. Burt tours the island and discovers the history of scuba diving as he swims with the stingrays. (9 of 10)
WEB LINK		 909 SU 06/17/12 03:30pm 00:28:29 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 U.S. Virgin Islands Columbus visited these islands during his second voyage and thought they were so beautiful that he named them after the 11,000 virgins of Saint Ursula. Burt tours the three major islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, explains why they are the freest free ports in the Caribbean, what to buy, what to eat, why Bluebeard's beard was blue, what the advantages are of a yacht charter vacation, what it's like to take a guided tour of a coral reef in a diver's helmet, and how to have a virtual wedding on the internet.
WEB LINK		 308 SU 06/17/12 04:00pm 00:25:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 TU 06/19/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Artcops After visiting many museums and galleries, Burt has become aware of the extraordinary amount of great art that had been stolen--over 6 billion dollars worth each year. Burt learns about some of the works that are missing, why they are an important part of our history, and what you can do to help find them and earn millions of dollars in reward money.
WEB LINK		 1205 WE 06/20/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 TH 06/21/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Nuremberg to Linz Burt starts off in Nuremberg with visits to the 900 year old Imperial Castle, the open farmers' market and his favorite spice cookie shop. Then he sails to Regensburg to visit the remains of an ancient Roman fort. He cruises through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been brewing one of Europe's great beers since 1050. In Linz, he learns about the Linzertorte and sees the world's largest church organ.
WEB LINK		 1206 FR 06/22/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Melk to Budapest Burt cruises through the Wachau Valley, a major area for Austrian wines. Then he visits Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest and most impressive monasteries were Burt explains how the Catholic Church used Baroque architecture to undermine the Reformation. In Vienna, he enjoys music and pastry, and tous Budapest.
WEB LINK		 1207 TU 06/26/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of Europe: Melk to Budapest Burt cruises through the Wachau Valley, a major area for Austrian wines. Then he visits Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest and most impressive monasteries were Burt explains how the Catholic Church used Baroque architecture to undermine the Reformation. In Vienna, he enjoys music and pastry, and tous Budapest.
WEB LINK		 1207 WE 06/27/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of France: Lyon to Arles Burt tours the ancient city of Lyon. Founded by the Romans in the year 43, it is the gastronomic capital of France. He also visits the winemakers of Beaujolais, and the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage--connected by the oldest suspension bridge in Europe. He stops at the Pope's Palace in Avignon, and the locations in Arles that inspired Van Gogh.
WEB LINK		 1208 TH 06/28/12 10:00pm 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 The Great Rivers of France: Lyon to Arles Burt tours the ancient city of Lyon. Founded by the Romans in the year 43, it is the gastronomic capital of France. He also visits the winemakers of Beaujolais, and the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage--connected by the oldest suspension bridge in Europe. He stops at the Pope's Palace in Avignon, and the locations in Arles that inspired Van Gogh.
WEB LINK		 1208 FR 06/29/12 04:00am 00:26:46 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Chicago, Illinois Chicago is famous for many things including talented chefs, specialty bakers and authentic ethnic foods. Burt untangles the history of Chicago, laughs at Second City's food joke, and visits the House of Blues.
WEB LINK		 1004 SA 06/30/12 05:30am 00:26:36 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Miami, Florida Miami Florida is a sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of performing arts. Burt visits some of the local art galleries and tastes the local flavors.
WEB LINK		 1007 SA 06/30/12 06:00am 00:26:14 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Immigrating to America, I Each year the United States grants permanent residency to more immigrants than all the other nations of the world combined. Most people believe that with hard work and determination they will end up with a better life---more money and more freedom. Burt explores the history of immigration in America, and learns how almost everyone in the U.S. is either an immigrant or descendent of an immigrant. (9 of 10)
WEB LINK		 809 SA 06/30/12 06:30am 00:25:01 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Immigrating to America, II Burt explores how immigration has created social difficulties and also produced a new vitality. He examines how immigration has transformed American society and culture, and learns that diversity, as well as unity, is a source of our national strength. (10 of 10)
WEB LINK		 810 SA 06/30/12 07:00am 00:25:04 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Boston, MA The first residents of Boston arrived in 1630, which gave the city an early start in U.S. history. Burt retraces some of the city's historic sites, and tells what really happened during the midnight ride of Paul Revere. He also visits the first Dunkin Donut shop, to see what their donuts once looked like; tours the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat; learns about the most complex highway construction project ever undertaken in the U.S.; and finds out who's cooking the best lobster, and how. First program in a 6-part season.
WEB LINK		 401 SA 06/30/12 07:30am 00:25:48 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Springfield, Illinois Burt takes a ride on America's great mother road, Route 66, and explains how it transformed the way the world eats. He discovers the true origin of the corn dog, the filled dough nut, the horseshoe sandwich, root beer and Abraham Lincoln's favorite cake. Burt also visits Abraham Lincoln's hometown to see what his personal life was really like.
WEB LINK		 1010 SA 06/30/12 08:00am 00:26:35 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Richmond, VA Burt takes a look at Virginia's oldest plantation (in operation for over 350 years), learns about the Civil War Trails and the battlefields of Virginia, goes white-water rafting through the center of town, and samples some the traditional foods.
WEB LINK		 108 SA 06/30/12 08:30am 00:26:48 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is one of America's oldest, most interesting cities--and the birthplace of our nation. Burt explains how it was founded as a Quaker colony, why it's the guardian of The Liberty Bell, and why it is considered the city of brotherly love. Burt also tours the largest collection of outdoor murals, visits a Masonic Temple, and takes a taste of Philly's traditional foods. (3 of 10)
WEB LINK		 1003 SA 06/30/12 09:30am 00:27:51 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 San Francisco, California The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world, and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Burt looks at the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food.
WEB LINK		 1009 SA 06/30/12 10:00am 00:27:30 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 New York City New York City is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture. Burt takes a bite of the Big Apple, explains how it came to be, and travels from the tip of the island to Central Park. He highlights the city's architectural heritage and reveals how a nation of immigrants contributed to the gastronomy of the island. (2 of 10)
WEB LINK		 1002 SA 06/30/12 10:30am 00:27:13 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Chicago, Illinois Chicago is famous for many things including talented chefs, specialty bakers and authentic ethnic foods. Burt untangles the history of Chicago, laughs at Second City's food joke, and visits the House of Blues.
WEB LINK		 1004 SA 06/30/12 05:30pm 00:26:36 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Miami, Florida Miami Florida is a sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of performing arts. Burt visits some of the local art galleries and tastes the local flavors.
WEB LINK		 1007 SA 06/30/12 06:00pm 00:26:14 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Immigrating to America, I Each year the United States grants permanent residency to more immigrants than all the other nations of the world combined. Most people believe that with hard work and determination they will end up with a better life---more money and more freedom. Burt explores the history of immigration in America, and learns how almost everyone in the U.S. is either an immigrant or descendent of an immigrant. (9 of 10)
WEB LINK		 809 SA 06/30/12 06:30pm 00:25:01 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Immigrating to America, II Burt explores how immigration has created social difficulties and also produced a new vitality. He examines how immigration has transformed American society and culture, and learns that diversity, as well as unity, is a source of our national strength. (10 of 10)
WEB LINK		 810 SA 06/30/12 07:00pm 00:25:04 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Boston, MA The first residents of Boston arrived in 1630, which gave the city an early start in U.S. history. Burt retraces some of the city's historic sites, and tells what really happened during the midnight ride of Paul Revere. He also visits the first Dunkin Donut shop, to see what their donuts once looked like; tours the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat; learns about the most complex highway construction project ever undertaken in the U.S.; and finds out who's cooking the best lobster, and how. First program in a 6-part season.
WEB LINK		 401 SA 06/30/12 07:30pm 00:25:48 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Springfield, Illinois Burt takes a ride on America's great mother road, Route 66, and explains how it transformed the way the world eats. He discovers the true origin of the corn dog, the filled dough nut, the horseshoe sandwich, root beer and Abraham Lincoln's favorite cake. Burt also visits Abraham Lincoln's hometown to see what his personal life was really like.
WEB LINK		 1010 SA 06/30/12 08:00pm 00:26:35 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 Richmond, VA Burt takes a look at Virginia's oldest plantation (in operation for over 350 years), learns about the Civil War Trails and the battlefields of Virginia, goes white-water rafting through the center of town, and samples some the traditional foods.
WEB LINK		 108 SA 06/30/12 08:30pm 00:26:48 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia is one of America's oldest, most interesting cities--and the birthplace of our nation. Burt explains how it was founded as a Quaker colony, why it's the guardian of The Liberty Bell, and why it is considered the city of brotherly love. Burt also tours the largest collection of outdoor murals, visits a Masonic Temple, and takes a taste of Philly's traditional foods. (3 of 10)
WEB LINK		 1003 SA 06/30/12 09:30pm 00:27:51 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 San Francisco, California The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world, and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Burt looks at the city's unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of good food.
WEB LINK		 1009 SA 06/30/12 10:00pm 00:27:30 (RPT) (CC) × MN
36.3 New York City New York City is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture. Burt takes a bite of the Big Apple, explains how it came to be, and travels from the tip of the island to Central Park. He highlights the city's architectural heritage and reveals how a nation of immigrants contributed to the gastronomy of the island. (2 of 10)
WEB LINK		 1002 SA 06/30/12 10:30pm 00:27:13 (RPT) (CC) × MN