Sunday May 11, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

Midnight

American Masters "Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul" 00:58 #305Z PBS
The meteoric rise to fame of the world-famous Queen of Soul is traced, while focusing on Aretha Franklin's musical development, tracing her progress from her early strengths as a Detroit gospel singer, to the wide stylistic and emotional range she comes to command. The moving, emphatic quality of Aretha's singing is demonstrated in clips from film and television appearances, as well as original footage of one of her recording sessions. Interviews with the people who contributed to her musical career illuminate the stages of her artistic growth. An interview with Aretha herself, the first woman to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reveals her own perspective on her past. Franklin's magical presence comes to life through excerpts from three decades of performances. The program includes interviews with Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Record Producer Jerry Wexler. (OB: 1988) [TVPG] R on 5/11 10am

1AM

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Coffeehouse Treats" 00:26 #807Z APT
Take a coffee break with ATK's tempting blueberry scones and bran muffins. Taste test: strawberry preserves. Equipment test: coffee mugs. (7 of 26) [TVG]

1:30AM

Low Carb Cookworx "Soup's On" 00:26 #118H (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Appetites can be heated up with delicious white chili, cioppino, or mouth-watering French onion soup, as prepared by husband-and-wife doctors Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades. [TVG]

2AM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Alaska: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge" 00:26 #106H (Rpt) APTEX
Art rafts down the icy Kongakut River to document America's last pure and untamed wilderness. He chronicles the desolate, yet abundant beauty of the tundra and the rugged landscapes of the Brooks Range. He turns his lens on the delicate birds and animals for which the Refuge is a vital habitat and intersects the great Porcupine caribou herd on its annual migration to the coastal plain. (Pt. 6 of 13). [TVG]

2:30AM

Equitrekking "Virginia Hunt Country" 00:26 #204H APTEX
American history comes alive as historic Virginia Hunt Country is toure. The team visits Middleburg and attends a steeplechase, they ride amid Longhorn Cattle at Marriott Ranch, learn to play polo, experience Civil War history on horseback and meet Civil War rein-actors. [TVG]

3AM

Artist's Table: Jacques Pepin and Itzhak Perlman 00:56 APTEX
Acclaimed chef, author and television personality Jacques Pepin and violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman explore the nature of creativity at the intersection of the culinary and non-culinary arts. Filmed on location in Perlman's Manhattan residence and his summer home in East Hampton, the men discuss their mutual appreciation for music, food and wine. The two raconteurs delight in lively conversation while they plan, present and share a meal comprised of their favorite dishes. [TVG]

4AM

History Detectives "Bonnie & Clyde/Revolutionary War Poem/Portrait of George Washington" 00:56 #208Z (Rpt) PBS
Could bullets owned by a woman in Brodhead, WI, be responsible for the demise of the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow? In Salem, OR, a look is taken into the story of a Revolutionary War poem found 25 years ago, hidden in an antique trunk. Could a portrait passed down through a Frederick, MD, family actually be authentic? The experts investigate. [TVG] R on 5/13 1pm; 6/13 4am; 6/20 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "Building Blocks" 00:28 #124Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs lean side to side, and fall over and get up again. In Storyworld, Grandmamma tries to make a tall tower with the building blocks, but the tower gets too high, and it tumbles down. How will Grandmamma build her tower? [TVY] R of 5/8 5:30am; 5/9 5am; 5/10 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Hot Dog" 00:28 #125Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs scrunch up small, and stretch out big. In Storyworld, Grandmamma and Grandpappa are eating a hot dog, but it keeps falling apart. Will a bottle of sauce help them eat their meal? [TVY] R on 5/12 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "The Legend of Raloo" 00:28 #116H (Rpt) PBS
The kids learn about their Irish heritage. Unfortunately, the game that ensues puts Ferny on the opposing side to his friends, because of his Spanish heritage. [TVY] R on 7/16 6am

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 of 5/6 6:30am; 5/10 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "The Emperor's New Clothes" 00:28 #120Z (Rpt) PBS
The Super Readers meet an Emperor whose clothes seem to be invisible. [TVY] R on 5/15 7am; 6/20 7am; 6/26 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship" 00:28 #117H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The WordFriends go on comic adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. [TVY] R on 5/19 7:30am; 5/30 7:30am; 6/1 7:30am

8AM

Antiques Roadshow "Louisville, Ky - Hour Three" 00:56 #1215H PBS
Centuries before texting, girls were expressing themselves via embroidered samplers, as appraiser Nancy Druckman shows Host Mark L. Walberg at the Embroiderer's Guild of America in Louisville, Kentucky. At the Kentucky International Convention Center, appraisers stitch together a colorful assortment of finds, including a rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp, and an exceptionally well-preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts. [TVG] R of 5/5 7pm; 5/9 9pm

9AM

Secrets of the Dead "Doping for Gold" 00:56 #801Z PBS (DVS)
In the 1970s, female East German athletes came from nowhere to dominate international sport. But behind their success lay a secret, state-sponsored doping program that distributed untested steroids and male hormones to athletes as young as age 12. This program digs deep into the secretive Cold War world of East German athletes and examines what drugs were used, how they were distributed and what damage they did too many of the athletes who were forced to take them. The result creates a timely perspective on today's many doping scandals and reveals the truth behind the biggest and most horrifying state-sponsored doping program the world has ever known. [TVPG] R of 5/7 7pm; 5/10 12

10AM

American Masters "Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul" 00:58 #305Z PBS
The meteoric rise to fame of the world-famous Queen of Soul is traced, while focusing on Aretha Franklin's musical development, tracing her progress from her early strengths as a Detroit gospel singer, to the wide stylistic and emotional range she comes to command. The moving, emphatic quality of Aretha's singing is demonstrated in clips from film and television appearances, as well as original footage of one of her recording sessions. Interviews with the people who contributed to her musical career illuminate the stages of her artistic growth. An interview with Aretha herself, the first woman to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reveals her own perspective on her past. Franklin's magical presence comes to life through excerpts from three decades of performances. The program includes interviews with Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Record Producer Jerry Wexler. (OB: 1988) [TVPG] R of 5/11 12

11AM

American Masters "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On" 00:56 #2102Z PBS
His standing among the most enduring 20th-century American musical artists is without question, yet his story is rarely told beyond the tragic circumstances of his death. Enormously talented and equally complicated, Gaye created an intimate style--full of honesty, integrity, vulnerability and, essentially, gave the world his autobiography in lyrics and melody. He was the Motown star who challenged and changed the face of black music, embodying its evolution from roots in gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues to sophisticated pop and sexually, politically charged soul. Extensive performance footage and insight from Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Mos Def, among many others, capture the tone and texture of a career that still leaves an indelible mark on the musical landscape. [TVPG] R of 5/7 8pm

Noon

Great Performances at the Met "The First Emperor" 02:56 #103H PBS
In one of the Metropolitan Opera's most elaborate productions since "War and Peace," composer Tan Dun ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and "Symphony 1997: Heaven Earth Mankind") creates an epic new opera set in the ancient court of Qin Shi Huangdi, the First Emperor of China. Placido Domingo sings the title role as the Emperor who unites China and builds the Great Wall. Paul Groves is Gao Jianli, the court composer who defies him and seduces Yueyang, the Emperor's daughter, sung by Elizabeth Futral. The production team includes China's leading film director, Zhang Yimou ("House of Flying Daggers" and "Hero") and Academy Award-winning costume designer Emi Wada (Akira Kurosawa's Ran). Ha Jin, the National Book Award-winning novelist, is the co-author of the English language libretto. [TVPG] R on 5/14 9am

3PM

Austin City Limits "The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky" 00:56 #3302H (Rpt) PBSPL
Indie rock stars the Decemberists showcase their latest album, "The Crane Wife", and its distinctive storytelling prog-pop with their debut. Best known for scoring the film Friday Night Lights, instrumental quartet Explosions in the Sky affirms its power as a live act with tunes from its newest disk, "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone". [TVPG] R on 5/14 12noon; 5/15 11pm; 5/17 10pm

4PM

Biz Kid$ "Budgeting Basics" 00:28 #116H APTEX
The Biz Kids learn the first rule of money management: you can't manage what you don't know. Theyl look at spending and expenses and examine several proven methods on how to gain control of both. (16 of 26) [TVG] R on 5/12 1am

4:30PM

Lidia's Italy "Autumn In Maremma" 00:26 #117Z APTEX
Many of you know Tuscany but Maremma is an area along the coast that is often skipped when traveling to this rich region full of great food, wine and art. As Lidia visits with her friends from La Mozza winery, she serves up a classic--slow cooked rabbit with chestnuts-- just like the Italians do in autumn in Maremma. [TVG] R on 5/12 1:30am

5PM

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Always Cooking! "Cut It Out" 00:26 #106H APTEX (DVS)
Chef Paul prepares: Panned Veal with Czarina Sauce, Saucy Sausalito Stir Fry, Bronzed Fish with Jalapeno Tartar Sauce. [TVG] R on 5/12 2am

5:30PM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Return to Hacienda" 00:26 #601Z APTEX
The 19th Century was the golden age of the Mexican hacienda, and today, some of these great plantation estates live on as luxury resorts. Rick and his wife, Deann visit the Hacienda San Jose in the Yucatan, and tour the lush grounds, beautifully restored buildings, rustic-elegant furnishings, and hearty, hacienda cooking. Back in Chicago, Rick hosts a reunion dinner party in Chicago-a reunion with the two other couples who joined them at the hacienda. The menu includes Champagne Margaritas, Roasted Chile-Potato Soup with Greens and Chorizo, followed by Braised Short Ribs with Arbol Chiles, White Beans, Mushrooms and Beer garnished with a delicate frisee salad. (1 of 13) [TVG] R on 5/12 2:30am

6PM

Mothers and Sons: Raising Compassionate Men 00:26 APT
The powerful bond between mothers and sons is explored, along with the important role that bond can play in helping boys develop compassion and empathy as they grow into a manhood. A moving testament to the lasting influence of a parent's love, the program features a diverse group of mother-son pairs discussing their relationships, and sharing touching stories of their successes and struggles. Among those appearing in the documentary are Massachusetts juvenile court judge Leslie Harris and his mother, Mary; Carol Kronenwetter, a clinical psychologist from California, and her sons, Aaron, 22, and David, 18; Soledad O'Brien, CNN anchor and mother of twin baby boys; and Shelly Lazarus, chairperson and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide and mother of two grown sons. Emmy-winning executive producer Helene Lerner hosts. [TVG]

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

Sunday May 11, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

6:30PM

Erma Bombeck: Legacy of Laughter 00:26 APT
The extraordinary life and career is examined of beloved American humorist Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), whose honest tales of domestic life gave voice to millions of homemakers. Archival photographs, video clips, and personal memorabilia trace Bombeck's life, from her childhood during the Great Depression to her work as a women's rights activist. The program is interspersed with uplifting and humorous interviews with Erma's family, friends, and colleagues, including a touching on-camera introduction and narration by her neighbor and friend, former talk-show host Phil Donahue. Readings from some of Bombeck's best columns are also featured, while documenting her continuing impact on readers, parents, and writers.

7PM

Nature "Prince of the Alps" 00:56 #2513H PBS (DVS)
High in the Austrian Alps, a female red deer, a leader in her herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince among the other calves. The two are at the center of a wilderness story that features not only the wild alpine herds of majestic red deer, but also a variety of other wildlife that lives in the mountains, including roe deer, ibex, fox, chamois and marmots. [TVPG] R on 5/12 8am; 5/13 10pm; 5/17 3pm

8PM

Masterpiece Classic "Cranford - Part 2" 00:56 #3814H PBS
As winter approaches, Cranford is beset by sorrows and struggles to re-gain its confidence. When Dr. Harrison's housekeeper discovers a leg of mutton has been stolen on the very same night that store owner Mr. Johnson is mugged, the ladies decide that a crime wave has hit Cranford. (2 of 3) [TVPG] R on 5/12 10am

9PM

Pure Magic: The Mother-Daughter Bond 00:27 APT
The relationship between mothers and daughters--a powerful bond that constantly develops and changes over time--is explored. The documentary profiles Katherine Cheng--who came to the U.S. from China as a young university student--and her four adult daughters, who speak eloquently about their relationship with their mother. The story of the Cheng women is interwoven with a chorus of diverse women's voices that includes real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran; television producer Susan Fales-Hill; and Carol Weston, expert on teen girls. [TVG]

9:31PM

Tales from the Palaces "The Heritage Theme Park" 00:29 #107 BBC
The palace caretakers must decide if entertaining visitors with ice skating and ghost stories will lead the palaces away from their serious educational and curatorial purposes. (7 of 10)

10:02PM

Kingdom 00:46 #106 APTSY
At the Harvest Festival, a mysterious young woman turns up asking to speak to Peter. She is carrying Simon's child--a child conceived a mere five months ago, which means Simon is still alive! (6 of 6) [TVPG]

11PM

Globe Trekker "Pakistan" 00:56 #703 APT (DVS)
Neil Gibson begins his trip in Karachi, Pakistan's most bustling metropolis. He takes a horse and cart to the Saddar Bazaar, the city's main shopping area, and pays a visit to one of Karachi's leprosy hospitals. Neil journeys by train to Multan, the ancient valley civilization of the Multan, where he has his fortune told by a bird, stuffs his turban with onions and rides by camelback to the spectacular Derawar Fort in the Cholistan desert. He visits the Khyber Pass, the exotic valley of Chitral (birthplace of polo) and stays with the Kalash people, believed to have descended from Alexander the Great. Neil then takes a three-day trek through the Hunza Valley, crossing two incredible glaciers and ending with a view from the magnificent Rush Peak. (3 of 30) [TVG] R on 5/16 11pm

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