Friday May 16, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:50:41

12:02AM

Very Odd Jobs "Creative Minds" 00:22 #018 (Rpt) NFB
Whether it's a work of art, or a popular invention, creativity is often the foundation of any success. Some of the talented and imaginative people who have built their careers by using thier creative minds are profiled, including a wooden shoe maker, limoncello maker, carousel restorers, and Emmy maker. (18 of 26)

12:30AM

Tavis Smiley "Pico Iyer/Richard Roundtree" 00:26 #1399 PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Pico Iyer and actor Richard Roundtree. [TVRE] R on 5/16 2am; 5/16 5pm; 5/17 2:30am

Secrets of New York "Secrets of the Subway: New York Above and Below" 00:27 #201 (Rpt) EPS
Host Kelly Choi explores the hidden, undocumented, and unknown enigmas found in the New York City subway system. (1 of 6) [TVG] R on 5/16 3:30pm

1AM

Charlie Rose "Ricardo S. Sanchez/Robert Rauschenberg" 00:56 #14099 PBSPL
A conversation with Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, U.S. Army (Ret.). An appreciation of artist Robert Rauschenberg who died on May 12, 2008 of heart failure, on Captiva Island in Florida. [TVRE] R of 5/15 11:29pm

I.T.V. K-12 02:23 WPT
Instructional programming from the Educational Communications Board, Madison.

2AM

Tavis Smiley "Pico Iyer/Richard Roundtree" 00:26 #1399 PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Pico Iyer and actor Richard Roundtree. [TVRE] R on 5/16 5pm; 5/17 2:30am

2:30AM

Tavis Smiley "Carly Simon" 00:26 #1398 PBS
Tavis talks with legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon. [TVRE] R of 5/15 12:30am; 5/15 2am; 5/15 4:59pm

3AM

This Old House Hour "Newton Project, Part 7 - Ask This Old House Energy-Efficient Windows/Reducing Electrical Consumption" 00:56 #607 (Rpt) PBS
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs the new Milford Pink granite and matches the old mortar. [TVG]

3:30AM

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Mother May I" 00:27 #1109 NETA
Special guest Mary Fons shares her version of a quilt designed by her mother, Marianne Fons. The mother/daughter team show how to make flying geese units using a special ruler and how to join long strips and strip set units so they come out even. [TVG] R on 6/3 10:30am

4AM

Voyages of Discovery "The Ice King" 00:59 #103 APTSY (DVS)
In the spring of 1892, Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen aimed to become the first to set foot on the North Pole by allowing his ship to become stuck in pack ice and carried north with the ocean currents. He didn't make it all the way, but this was the most successful failure ever since he pioneered a series of polar survival techniques which are still used today. His work is also helping NASA and it laid the foundations for the study of the planet's ocean currents. Explorer and engineer Paul Rose charts the wide-ranging impact of Nansen's journey. (3 of 5) [TVPG] R on 5/18 4am; 5/20 3:59am; 5/21 11pm

Scrapbook Memories "Recipe for Scrapbooking" 00:26 #906 (Rpt) NETA (DVS)
Today's projects: a kitchen bridal shower invitation, basic rubber stamping techniques, and creating a book binder for recipes. [TVG] R on 7/3 11:30am

4:30AM

Cultivating Life "Fruit" 00:26 #214 (Rpt) APTEX
Host Sean Conway cultivates easy-to-grow rare fruits and exotic pineapple lilies to preparing delicious Sangria and a Cantaloupe and Blueberry salad. Plus simple ideas for entertaining that bring fruit center stage. [TVG] R of 5/10 5am

5AM

Journal 00:28 #3101 WNVT R of 5/15 5:29pm

Simply Ming "Thai Basil/Parmigiano-Reggiano" 00:26 #523 (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Ming's menu showcases the East-West duo of Thai basil and Parmigiano--Reggiano. The versatility of these ingredients is shown when Ming makes Polenta Satays with Thai Basil Pesto and an "All-In-One" Thai Basil-Shrimp Orzo Risotto. Ming also pairs these dishes with a simple "All-In-One" Tomato-Thai Basil Panzanella Salad. Guest chef Jody Adams of Rialto in Cambridge, MA visits the studio to make Veal Cutlets with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Thai Basil. [TVG]

5:30AM

Nightly Business Report "Green Options: Fuel Pt 3" 00:26 #28044 PBS
NBR reporter Dana Greenspon examines a biotech company experimenting on a process to turn wood chips and scrap paper into ethanol. Alfred Edmond, Jr., Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief of Black Enterprise magazine. [TVRE] R of 5/15 7:30pm; 5/15 10pm

Lidia's Family Table "Marinara at the Base" 00:26 #219 (Rpt) APT (DVS)
It's a day of marinara! Host Lidia Bastianich shows a quick and versatile 20-Minute Marinara Sauce, a Bass Marinara with Olive and Capers, a Chicken Breast with Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella. [TVG]

6AM

Wai Lana Yoga "Un-Knot Your Neck" 00:28 #704 (Rpt) APTEX
Kinks and stubborn knots in the neck can be gotten rid of, with exercises that release tension and prevent headaches. The flexibility gained prepares practitioners for a few upside-down poses. [TVG] R on 7/16 6am

Desert Speaks "Ecuador's Fog Forest: Mists Over The Desert" 00:26 #1707 (Rpt) APTEX
Host David Yetman travels to the agrarian community of Loma Alta, Ecuador. This city lives in symbiosis with a cloud forest nature preserve situated in the mountains above the city. Before the area was protected, local residents exploited and decimated the forest with little regard for its ecosystem. Though logging was once the cornerstone of the Loma Alta community, the current inhabitants now realize the importance of the fog forest to their livelihood. Fog is captured in the lush vegetation and drips to the ground, eventually flowing down to water the crops of Loma Alta. This episode also features a visit to a "hummingbird oasis" where researchers observe the varied species the forest has to offer. [TVG]

6:29AM

Animalia (World Wide Version) "Rhinos/Tapair/Wheel Chairs/Octopus/Hippo & Elephant/Wolf Turtle/Giraffe/Llama/Westminster Show/Cow Dung/Cockroach" 00:23 #020 (Rpt) WORWI
The crew learns how rhinos are reintroduced at Meru National Park in Kenya; they visit Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, where humans are invited to make noises like animals; meet a Bangkok vet who custom-builds pet wheel chairs; and then they get up close to a gigantic octopus.

6:30AM

Priscilla's Yoga Stretches 00:13 #009 (Rpt) SCETV

6:44AM

Priscilla's Yoga Stretches 00:13 #010 (Rpt) SCETV

7AM

Sesame Street "Word "Dog" Escapes Abby's Book" 00:58 #4137 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly and Baby Bear borrow a magical book, but must chase the word "dog" when it runs off. [TVY] R on 5/18 7:59am; 5/19 11am; 7/8 7am

Vets In Practice "Decision Time" 00:29 #159 (Rpt) BBC
Emma is trying to save Bitsy, the cat, from cancer. Joe helps an abandoned dog. Trude struggles with a rabbit's giant tooth, and reveals her love life secrets; and Maria helps a clumsy cat. R on 5/27 5:59pm

7:30AM

Parklands of the Midwest with Dan Kaercher "Kansas & Missouri" 00:26 #103 (Rpt) NETA
Dan Kaercher, editor in chief of Midwest Living Magazine, explores the states of Missouri and Kansas. He rides his bike along the KATY Trail, the nation's longest completed rails to trails project, as it winds through Missouri,. Missouri is also known as the cave state and Dan goes spelunking in one of the spooky caves there. In Kansas, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge makes a great bird watching destination. Dan spots some of the elusive residents of Prairie Dog State Park, also in Kansas. (3 of 6) [TVG]

8AM

Curious George "Curious George Sinks The Pirates/This Little Pig" 00:28 #217 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
It's not all smooth sailing when Hundley dreams he is a ship captain who runs into some pirates. [TVY] R of 5/12 8am

Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Miami" 00:26 #208 (Rpt) APTEX
Miami, Florida. 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 cultural excitement and regional performing arts. [TVG]

8:30AM

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Tough Enough/Stars In Your Eyes" 00:28 #117 PBS (DVS)
T-Bone decides to toughen up. Charley gets a new telescope but doesn't bring it to Emily's party. [TVY] R of 5/12 8:30am

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "More Tex Mex Favorites" 00:26 #705 (Rpt) APT
ATK takes its annual trip South of the Border with recipes for chicken fajitas and huevos rancheros. Tasting: refried beans. Equipment: grill pans and non-stick grill grates. [TVG]

9AM

Super Why! "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" 00:28 #121 PBS
Whyatt wants to know why his family is acting sneaky. The 12 Dancing Princesses are being secretive. [TVY] R of 5/12 9am

I.T.V. K-12 02:23 WPT
Instructional programming from the Educational Communications Board, Madison.

9:30AM

Dragon Tales "Musical Scales/Hand In Hand" 00:28 #303 PBS (DVS)
Zak and Wheezie are shedding their scales. Enrique wishes that Max and Emmy will stop arguing. [TVY] R of 5/12 9:30am

10:01AM

Sit & Be Fit 00:26 #919 (Rpt) NETA [TVG] R on 6/13 10am; 7/11 10am

10:30AM

Woodturning Workshop "Spheres" 00:26 #206 NETA (DVS) [TVG]

11AM

Sesame Street "Rock Sitter for Rocco" 00:58 #4097 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Telly agrees to take care of Rocco and tells her the story of "Goldirock and the Three Bears." [TVY] R of 5/15 7am

11:30AM

Scrapbook Memories "Metal" 00:26 #611 (Rpt) NETA
The hosts have found some creative ways of embellishing with wire that you won't want to miss. Michele has some great tips for achieving dimension on your layouts without adding bulk. Nancy Hill returns with some fabulous mini book ideas. Barb Kotsos will share ideas for scanning and using your kid's artwork. We'll take another look at vintage designs and then Beth has a lovely valentine card to share with you. [TVG]

Noon

Barney & Friends "Rabbits/Ducks and Fish" 00:28 #1015 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
BJ pretends to be a great detective to solve a mystery. Riff protects a nest of eggs that hatch! [TVY]

Katie Brown Workshop "Kids and Fruit" 00:26 #224 APTEX
Get the kids busy and interested in fun and healthy fruit dip sticks, lemon sorbet wedges and orange cake, and with projects like an orange bird feeder and fruit creatures. [TVG] R on 6/23 12noon

12:30PM

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Brave and Strong" 00:28 #1710 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Eric Kloss, the jazz saxophonist who is blind, talks about how loving people in his life have helped him be brave and strong. [TVY]

Place of Our Own "Week In Review" 00:26 #4090 PBSPL [TVG]

1PM

Caillou "Friends" 00:28 #415 (Rpt) PBS
Caillou's new friend Andrew accidentally breaks his chair. Leo hurts his ankle playing soccer. [TVY] R on 7/15 1pm

ITV (1 Hour) 00:51 WPT

1:30PM

Body Electric 00:26 #1926 (Rpt) KNME [TVG] R on 6/23 1:30pm

2PM

Delicious TV: Totally Vegetarian "Soup-A-Licious" 00:26 #211 NETA (DVS)
In Maine, winter means skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, and soup! Toni prepares scrumptious "stick-to-your-ribs" soups and a corn bread recipe that will keep you warm no matter how cold it gets outside. [TVG]

Between the Lions "Giants and Cubs" 00:28 #129 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Leona thinks scary giants are coming into the library to clobber lion cubs. [TVY]

2:29PM

Victory Garden "Friends: Entertain with a Twist" 00:26 #3210 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Host Jamie Durie and gardener Kip Anderson transform a deck; chef Michel Nischan creates colorful and simple crisp appetizers. Co-host Sissy Biggers prepares a fresh Bloody Mary, perfect for entertaining friends. [TVG] R on 5/17 7am

2:30PM

Reading Rainbow "June 29, 1999" 00:29 #1005 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Far-fetched fact and fiction are explored in this story by David Wiesner. A science project apparently gone awry leads to a whimsical world of science fiction...or is it fact? LeVar Burton hosts. [TVY] R on 5/18 9:30am

3PM

Vets In Practice "While The Cat's Away" 00:29 #160 (Rpt) BBC
Tom Leonard volunteers to farm-sit; his brother, Keith, is back working as a locum, and performs emergency surgery on a cow. In the Bahamas, Fiona Green helps an injured goat, and meets baby raccoons. R on 5/19 7am; 5/28 5:59pm

Bob the Builder "Hedgehogs and Highjinks" 00:28 #306 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Spud thinks decides to be a builder instead of a scarecrow. The team helps a family of hedgehogs. [TVY]

3:30PM

Between the Lions "Moon Rope & Welcome to the Moon" 00:28 #707 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Leona is on a mission to find out if you can climb up to the moon on a rope. [TVY]

Secrets of New York "Secrets of the Subway: New York Above and Below" 00:27 #201 (Rpt) EPS
Host Kelly Choi explores the hidden, undocumented, and unknown enigmas found in the New York City subway system. (1 of 6) [TVG] R of 5/16 12:30am

4PM

Arthur "Arthur Loses His Marbles/Friday The 13th" 00:28 #610 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Grandma Thora trains Arthur to play marbles better. Brain's bad luck makes him superstitious. [TVY]

New Yankee Workshop "The Shop Clock" 00:26 #1805 (Rpt) PBSPL
Over the years, host Norm Abram has created several clocks, most notably the tall case oak clock with an imported eight-day movement. Now, his interest turns to a shorter cased clock--with a key wind spring movement--that is housed in a walnut case. The big difference is the painted glass panel that adorns the clock face and the clockworks below. Norm asks his project partner, the Klockit Company of Lake Geneva, WI, to create a facsimile of the famous New Yankee logo, to be painted on the glass, and through which the clock pendulum can be seen. [TVG] R of 5/10 4:30pm

4:29PM

Victory at Sea "D-Day" 00:26 #115 (Rpt) INDEP
Leonard Graves narrates this look at the WWII Normandy invasion. (B&W)

4:30PM

WISHBONE "Groomed for Greatness" 00:28 #204 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Based on Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations"--Wishbone and David have illusions of grandeur when they're selected to assist a well- known artist (played by Shelley Duvall) create a dog sculpture for Oakdale's Jackson Park. Wishbone reflects on the poor orphan Pip, the central character in Dickens' novel, who inherits a great fortune, but comes to realize that money cannot buy love or friendship. [TVY] R on 7/24 10am

5PM

WordGirl "Mr. Big's Big Plan/Vocab Bee" 00:28 #110 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Becky enters a vocabulary bee but the Butcher's latest crime spree proves to be a major distraction. [TVY] R on 7/14 1:30pm

Tavis Smiley "Pico Iyer/Richard Roundtree" 00:26 #1399 PBS
Tavis talks with journalist Pico Iyer and actor Richard Roundtree. [TVRE] R on 5/17 2:30am

5:30PM

Journal 00:28 #3102 WNVT R on 5/17 5am

WordWorld "Dancing Dog/Pig's Big Moonlight Feast" 00:28 #110 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Dog is excited on the day of the Word World Concert, but he can't play an instrument. [TVY]

6PM

Grannies On Safari "Poland - Warsaw and Krakow: Sophisticated Sister Cities" 00:26 #202 APTEX
Pat Johnson and Regina Fraser seek out the hidden treasures and historical makers in the heart of Warsaw. Many of the buildings that were destroyed during WWII have been carefully restored. A park garden displays the beautiful bronze statue of Chopin. They explore the beautiful churches, old castles, interesting shops and sample the food of Krakow. They also explore a darker part of Poland's history as they pay a special visit to two concentration camps: Auschwitz and Birkenau. (2 of 7) [TVG] R on 6/28 6:30pm

BBC World News 00:26 #18137 WLIW [TVG]

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Friday May 16, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:50:41

6:30PM

InterCHANGE "Joe Zilber/Madison Murders/State Budget" 00:26 #1327H WMVS
Panelists: Dan Jones (moderator), Kevin Fischer, Joel McNally, and Gerard Randall explore how Philanthropist Joe Zilber's fifty million dollar donation to the city of Milwaukee will revitalize some of the poorest neighborhoods. Plus, a discussion on the five unsolved murders in Madison and whether a serial killer is on the lose; and, a debate on how the budget repair bill prolongs--doesn't solve the state's budget troubles.

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9130 PBS [TVRE]

7PM

Washington Week "Clinton & Obama Campaigns/Mccain's Vision/Republic" 00:26 #4746 PBS
Jim Barnes of National Journal examines the state of the Clinton campaign after her landslide win in West Virginia this week and her pledge to continuein the race until the last primaries on June 3. Jeff Zeleny of the New York Times reports on how the Obama campaign is moving closer to the party's nomination with more pledged delegates and popular votes, plus the impact of John Edwards' endorsement. Jackie Calmes of The Wall Street Journal reports on what John McCain has announced are the goals for his presidency and his sweeping, upbeat vision of what the world will look like 2013 if he won the White House this fall. Michael Duffy of TIME Magazine examines the crisis of confidence among Republicans over a series of recent special-election wins by Democrats inIllinois, Louisiana and Mississippi and why it may portend widespread voter rejection in November. [TVRE] R on 5/17 3am; 5/18 12:30pm

7:30PM

Now On PBS "American Universities in the Middle East" 00:26 #420
While America's reputation in the Middle East is hovering at historic lows, the demand for American university-branded education has never been greater. NOW on PBS takes a look at the unprecedented boom of American university campuses in an area where American military and cultural exports are typically viewed with suspicion. In the tiny oil-rich nation of Qatar, American universities like Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown, and Virginia Commonwealth are warmly embraced and enthusiastically attended by local residents and students throughout the region. But are some of these schools trading their good name for a big check? NOW travels to Qatar's Education City, the largest collection of American universities in the Middle East to investigate. R on 5/18 1pm

Nightly Business Report "Economic Choices '08/Green Options: Fuel Pt 4" 00:26 #28045 PBS
Darren Gersh interviews Carly Fiorina, Economic Advisor to presumed Repbulican Presidential Candidate John McCain and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Lucy Craft reports from Japan, a country trying to turn new discoveries of methane hydrate--a frozen gas--into energy. Chris Davis, Portfolio Manager of Davis Selected American Shares Fund, is interviewed by NBR anchor Susie Gharib about recent stock market performance, the outlook, and some favorite stock picks. [TVRE] R on 5/16 10pm; 5/17 5:30am

8PM

Bill Moyers Journal "A Democratic House Divided" 00:56 #1206 PBS
Bill Moyers interviews Berkeley Law professors Christopher Edley, Jr. and Maria Echaveste. He's for Obama and she's for Clinton. They met working in the Clinton administration and now, having been married for nine years, Edley and Echaveste are both advising their respective candidates. Edley serves as dean and professor of law of UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law, where Echaveste is a lecturer in residence. Also on the program, independent journalist Melody Petersen talks about the dangers of a market-driven pharmaceutical industry, and a Bill Moyers essay on recent resignations of executive appointees. [TVRE] R on 5/17 4am

Best of the Jack Benny Show "Frankie Avalon" 00:24 #106 APTSY
Jack's guest from this 1954 show is singer Frankie Avalon. (6 of 13) [TVG]

8:29PM

Best of the Jack Benny Show "Connie Francis" 00:23 #107 APTSY
Jack's guest from this 1954 show is singer Connie Francis. (7 of 13) [TVG]

9PM

Antiques Roadshow "Las Vegas, Nv - Hour One" 00:56 #1216H PBS
At a Las Vegas, Nevada, magic theater, Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowery reveal that the artistry--and value of vintage magic posters is no illusion. Appraisers at the Las Vegas Convention Center don't need sleight-of-hand techniques to pull amazing discoveries out of the crowd, including drawings by the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie; an heirloom early-19th-century tavern clock made by Aaron Willard of the renowned Boston clock manufacturing family; and a fabulous five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring. [TVG]

Pioneers of Television "Late Night" 00:56 #102 (Rpt) PBS
The stories of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson headline this episode about the formative years of late-night television. Merv Griffin also emerges as a key player on the late-night scene. (His interview for PIONEERS was his last before passing away.) Regis Philbin offers revelations about his years as a late-night sidekick (to Joey Bishop). Dick Cavett and Arsenio Hall also discuss their years in the mix, and Sigourney Weaver offers personal details about her father, Pat--the inventor of "Tonight." The episode is peppered with dozens of never-before-seen clips, including Johnny Carson performing in his early 20s. (2 of 4) [TVG]

10PM

4th Street Forum "Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin: Is the System Working?" 00:56 #625H WMVS
An examination into how Wisconsin ranks against other states in rehabilitating juvenile offenders. Enrique Figueroa, PhD moderates a discussion between experts and audience members, as they explore the recidivism rates of adult jails, juvenile institutions, and restorative justice programs.

Nightly Business Report "Economic Choices '08/Green Options: Fuel Pt 4" 00:26 #28045 PBS
Darren Gersh interviews Carly Fiorina, Economic Advisor to presumed Repbulican Presidential Candidate John McCain and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Lucy Craft reports from Japan, a country trying to turn new discoveries of methane hydrate--a frozen gas--into energy. Chris Davis, Portfolio Manager of Davis Selected American Shares Fund, is interviewed by NBR anchor Susie Gharib about recent stock market performance, the outlook, and some favorite stock picks. [TVRE] R on 5/17 5:30am

10:30PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9130

11PM

Globe Trekker "Pakistan" 00:56 #703 (Rpt) 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 of 5/11 11pm

11:29PM

Charlie Rose "Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez" 00:56 #14100 PBSPL
A conversation with Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, U.S. Army (Ret.). [TVRE] R on 5/17 1am

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