Monday March 24, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:48:14

Midnight

Rochester International Jazz Festival "One Hour Special" 00:56 #101 APTEX
Highlights from Karrin Allyson, Mose Allison, Cedar Walton, The Charlie Hunter Trio and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with a sampling of other performances from the Rochester International Jazz Festival. (1 of 6). [TVG]

12:02AM

Science at War "Laboratory at War" 00:47 #104 (Rpt) EPS
In 1936 German chemist Gerhard Schrader, while working on insecticide, stumbled across the world's most powerful chemical weapon--nerve gas. One drop could kill instantly. The Fuhrer was informed of the discovery. In a secret lab Schrader perfected his discovery. Germany now had at its disposal a weapon more powerful than anything that had gone before. Using unseen archive footage and first hand eye witness accounts this film tells the story of poison gas this century, the terrible results of its use in the First World War--both on the soldiers in the trenches and the personal cost for its inventor, the near misses in the Second World War and the ease with which dictator's and terrorists can murder thousands at the end of the twentieth century. Part 4 of 6. [TVPG]

1AM

Travel America "Struggle for Vicksburg" 00:52 #129 (Rpt) JANSE R of 3/23 4:58am

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "Greek Islands" 00:26 #111 (Rpt) APT
Island-hopping, Rick Steves visits touristy and exotic Santorini, gets familiar with the Aegean ferries, rides a motorbike around Samos, pops into a remote monastery, and catches some rays on the Back Door island of Lipsi. [TVG]

1:30AM

Passport to Adventure "The Good Life In Hungary" 00:28 #212 (Rpt) APT
Spas, equestrian centers, wineries, and the splendors of Budapest make Hungary ideal for five-star travel on a budget. Julie and Mark cycle through vineyards and medieval towns to sample the legendary wines of the Tokai region. They meet Hungarian cowboys, who perform amazing feats on horseback; and visit one of the country's finest riding centers, before indulging in a taste of old European elegance in cosmopolitan Budapest. [TVG] R on 5/31 1:30am

2AM

Nature "Animals Behaving Worse" 00:56 #2309 (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 on 3/30 2am

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 on 3/27 4pm; 3/27 7:30pm; 3/29 8:30am

2:30AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Bigger's Not Better" 00:28 #611 (Rpt) APTEX
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith sees homes going up all the time using materials that will be outdated in just a few years. Allen tells us why he chose to use brick and gives us some insight into this process that has been around since ancient times. We'll also learn how old is new again with a barn built for Allen's Garden Home. [TVG]

3AM

Masterpiece "Emma" 01:56 #3808 PBS (DVS)
This production, which originally aired in 1997, stars Kate Beckinsale in the title role as the tireless matchmaker who professes no interest in matrimony for herself, only for her orphaned protegee, Harriet Smith. Still, Emma does feel a certain twinge for Frank Churchill and a brotherly regard for Mr. Knightley. This production of "Emma" was adapted by Andrew Davies and directed by Diarmuid Lawrence. [TVG] R of 3/23 8pm

Scheewe Art Workshop "Still Water Reflections at Daylight" 00:26 #1110 APTEX [TVG]

3:30AM

Sewing With Nancy "Nancy's 25 Favorite Sewing Techniques, Part 3" 00:26 #2103 (Rpt) NETA
Nancy shows how to take the guesswork out of positioning machine embroidery on a project. She also demonstrates easy ways of binding edges, cutting out patterns, adding details to appliques, gathering fabrics, easing seams, stitching darts, and mitering corners. (3 of 26). [TVG] R of 3/19 10:30am

4AM

America Quilts Creatively "Thread Tapestry Quilting Plus Creative Star Quilts" 00:27 #901 (Rpt) NETA (DVS)
Guest Sue Patten teaches how to create beautiful tapestry flower quilts with free motion on the quilting frame, free motion with your home machine or with hoop embroidery designs. Andrea Bishop demonstrates pieced stars for quilts, table runners and more. [TVG]

4:30AM

For Your Home "Landscape Makeovers" 00:26 #1605 (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
Vicki and Sloan implement the results of computer-generated plans for new landscape plantings in their front yards. Vicki sheds a little light on outdoor lighting that you can create yourself by using terra cotta flowerpots. [TVG]

5AM

Simply Ming "Kung Pao Sauce" 00:26 #419 (Rpt) APT (DVS)
In Chinese cuisine, Kung Pao Sauce is a classic way to dress up vegetables, beef, chicken, and fish. Joined by two very special guests, Iris and Stephen Tsai (better known as "Mom and Pops"), Ming creates Kung Pao Chicken and Kung Pao Clams and Pork using his master recipe. Peppercorn Tuna on Kung Pao Bok Choy Fondue combines the tender taste of the tuna with the rich fondue. On a special remote in China, Ming visits a famous restaurant district in Beijing to ensure that he is creating his Kung Pao Sauce in the most traditional way. Back across the ocean in the studio, Mom Tsai prepares her delicious Kung Pao Prawns. [TVG]

5:02AM

Think Tank With Ben Wattenberg "Lipset and Friends - Part 1" 00:26 #1502 (Rpt) PBSPL
When Seymour Martin Lipset died on December 31, 2006, America lost one of its great political scientists. His work touched on political sociology, trade union organization, social stratification, public opinion and the sociology of intellectual life. He wrote extensively about the conditions for democracy. He studied with and taught some of the great intellectual minds of our times, including his friend, Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Ben explores the life and work of Seymour Martin Lipset. [TVRE]

5:30AM

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Market Survival Strategies" 00:26 #338 WLIW
How unusual is the current crisis in the financial markets? What are the best strategies to survive and even thrive? Noted market historian, Professor Richard Sylla of NYU's Stern School of Business, Morgan Stanley's asset allocation expert David Darst and investment strategist Nick Sargen of Ft. Washington Investment Advisors provide some answers. [TVG] R of 3/23 12noon

Lidia's Italy "Braciole-A Cinnamon Roll" 00:26 #115 (Rpt) APTEX
Venice, the Veneto, spices! It was the center of the spice trade as Lidia loves to tell, and in this episode Lidia visits the region and then comes back to the kitchen where she doesn't hold back at all--making mouth watering beef cutlets garnished with aromatic cinnamon and cloves. [TVG]

6AM

Wai Lana Yoga "Dynamic Combo Rolls" 00:28 #707 (Rpt) APTEX
Turning upside down, stretching the hamstrings, testing balance, and strengthening abs can all be enjoyed in one fun exercise that combines different poses. [TVG] R on 5/23 6am

Desert Speaks "Tequila: Exploring The Legend" 00:26 #1702 APTEX
Host David Yetman, Mexican ecologist Alberto Burquez and premiere agave expert Ana Valenzuela travel to the state of Jalisco, Mexico, to inspect the history, production process- and even taste of one of Mexico's most famous exports-tequila. The trip begins in Tequila, the city named after the famous beverage. The city has profited economically and developed a strong sense of cultural identity around the production of this distilled liquor. The climate, soil and landscape combine for the perfect place to grow the agave plants used to produce the distinct Tequila taste. [TVG] R on 5/8 6am

6:30AM

Priscilla's Yoga Stretches 00:13 #061 (Rpt) SCETV

Animalia (World Wide Version) "Panda/Coelacanth/Elephants/Shark/Rescue Dog/Pigs/Donkeys/Inmates/Butterflies" 00:23 #015 (Rpt) WORWI
Featured: Chinese researchers hiking in the mountains of Shaanxi Province, getting the opportunity to come face-to-face with a panda; a South African coelacanth research program; four orphan baby elephants being trained at Nandankanan Zoo, in India; a rarely seen megamouth shark, on a South African beach; a memorial service held at Ground Zero for the only rescue dog to die in the World Trade Center disaster. R on 5/8 6:30am

6:44AM

Priscilla's Yoga Stretches 00:13 #062 (Rpt) SCETV

7AM

Sesame Street "Who'll Replace The Big Bad Wolf" 00:58 #4095 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Zoe, Elmo and Telly audition to fill in for Big Bad when he takes a vacation. [TVY] R on 3/25 11am; 5/9 7am; 5/11 8am

Tracks Ahead "Rugen Island Railway" 00:26 #612 (Rpt) NETA
The Rugenish Kleinbahn is explored on an island in the Baltic Sea. Also, a restored portion of the old Sacramento Northern Railroad in central California is riden; a Colorado artist shares how his passions for photography and painting are carried over into his layout; and one of the largest home model railroad layouts around is visited. Spencer Christian hosts. [TVG]

7:30AM

Wild Florida "Monkey Business" 00:26 #104 (Rpt) APTEX
Monkeys are all over Florida --on display in zoos, in people's homes as pets, and even running wild throughout the state. Wild Florida tracks down a few of these rambunctious critters and learns just how well the old saying applies: you can take an animal out of the wild, but you can't take the wild out of the animal. (Pt. 4 of 10). [TVG] R on 4/21 7:30am

8AM

Curious George "Robot Monkey Hullabalo/Curious George and the Slithery Day" 00:28 #215 PBS (DVS) [TVY] R of 3/18 8am

Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "Christmas In Vienna, Austria" 00:27 #702 (Rpt) APTEX
Christmas is observed in cities throughout the world, but the festivities in the Austrian city of Vienna are unique. Burt joins the celebration, explains the ancient history and meaning of Christmas, tours Vienna's famous Christmas markets, and discovers why we have Christmas trees. He takes us inside the magnificent castle of the Habsburg family and unravels the story of how they became the most powerful rulers in Europe by using their marriages instead of their military. We also take a look at the foods of Christmas and discover their special meanings. The program gives us a real understanding of one of the world's most popular holidays. [TVG]

8:30AM

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Two's Company/Fair Weather Friend" 00:28 #137 PBS (DVS)
Cleo pays too much attention to K.C. when he comes to visit. Mac is disappointed about the rain. [TVY] R of 3/18 8:30am

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "The Green Kitchen" 00:25 #106 (Rpt) APTEX
"Green" is in. This timely episode will explore ways that food and cooking impact our environment and vise versa. A visit to Cabbage Hill farms in New York, where we?ll learn about a system of sustainable bio-interdependance that may be a model for the coming green age, then head to the nearby Flying Pig restaurant in Westchester, whose mission is to showcase the products of regional and local farmers. We?ll also travel to Spain, where we?ll meet a couple who explain their "eco-gastronomic" philosophy while showing us their organic garden and restaurant. Join us as we meet people across the globe who dare to make a difference with their culinary behaviors. [TVG] R on 5/17 5am

9AM

Super Why! "Rapunzel" 00:28 #108 PBS
Princess Pea discovers the value of a helping hand, when her kitten gets stuck in the top of a tree. [TVY] R of 3/18 9am

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

9:30AM

Dragon Tales "A Crown for Princess Kidoodle/Three's A Crowd" 00:28 #208 PBS (DVS)
It's so windy on coronation day that Sir Doodle blows past the festivities with the essential prop. [TVY] R of 3/18 9:30am

10AM

Sit & Be Fit 00:26 #920 (Rpt) NETA [TVG] R on 4/21 10am; 5/19 10am

10:30AM

Woodwright's Shop "Woodturning Wisdom" 00:26 #2506 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Take a turn for the better on foot-powered lathes with tips from the ancient turners. [TVG]

11AM

Sesame Street "Grouch News Network" 00:58 #4160 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Oscar the Grouch is the host of an all grouchy, all disgustin', all yucky news network. [TVY] R of 3/21 7am; 3/23 8am

11:29AM

Scrapbook Memories "Fast, Faster, Fastest" 00:26 #811 (Rpt) NETA
Julie and Beth start out with three versions of the same project. Talk about fast, Heather Lancaster has three projects to make a quick album. Next up it's an elegant page that you can create in a snap. Lynelle Harlow joins us for a faux stencil technique. The tech tip is foto fusion and last up, add a little texture for the first swing of spring. [TVG] R on 4/18 4am

Noon

Barney & Friends "Let's Go for a Ride!" 00:28 #816 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mario's toy car and BJ's remote-controlled car prompt a discussion of cars, and then buses for a fun-filled day of pretend play. [TVY]

Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy 00:26 #211 NETA
A look at how New York's Rose Kennedy Center helps young women with unplanned pregnancies; facts on RSV are presented; and information on how to prevent adult respiratory infections. (11 of 13) [TVPG]

12:29PM

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Mister Rogers Talks About Then and Now" 00:28 #1666 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Using food coloring and water, Mister Rogers does science experiments. [TVY]

12:30PM

Place of Our Own "Superhero Play" 00:26 #4046 PBSPL
Hosts Debi Gutierrez and Alina Rosario interact with parents and caregivers who provide insight on how to raise smart, healthy and happy children. [TVG] R of 3/17 12:30pm

1PM

ITV (1 Hour) 00:51 WPT

1:01PM

Caillou "Old and New" 00:28 #423 (Rpt) PBS
Caillou goes to Grandma and Grandpa's house, a rummage sale, and to the library for story time. [TVY] R on 5/28 1pm

1:30PM

Body Electric 00:26 #1918 (Rpt) KNME [TVG] R on 5/6 1:30pm

2PM

Lidia's Italy "When In Rome....Eat Pasta" 00:26 #108 (Rpt) APTEX
Rome is famous for its simple, inexpensive and absolutely delicious dry pasta dishes. Two of these famous dishes are the Bucatini all'Amatriciana and Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. [TVG] R on 4/19 5pm

Between the Lions "Three Goats, No Waiting" 00:28 #403 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Lionel writes and directs a play of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," but who in the library can act scary enough to be the hungry troll? Designated Reader: Meredith Vieira. Key word: goat. Target vowel: oa. [TVY] R on 3/31 3:30pm

2:29PM

Martin Yan's China "Guangdong at Work" 00:26 #112 APTEX
In Guangdong Province, Martin visits a knife factory and a black bean factory. Then, he explores the region's farms, including the rice fields and a duck farm. Recipes: steamed fish fillet with black bean sauce and Grandma Yan's claypot. (12 of 26) [TVG] R on 4/5 1pm; 4/19 11am

2:30PM

Reading Rainbow "Humphrey The Lost Whale: A True Story" 00:29 #601 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Based on the journey of a California humpback whale, the story follows the amazing journey of "wrong-way" Humphrey as he finds his way back to sea with the help of some friends. [TVY]

3PM

Vets In Practice "New Beginnings" 00:28 #121 (Rpt) BBC
This series shows how the vets are getting along, 18 months into their career. Joe removes an abscess from a snake, Trude extracts a lump from a pot-bellied pig, and Emma operates on a German Shepherd. R of 3/20 6pm

Bob the Builder "Fossil Fun" 00:28 #403 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Muck and Spud pretend to be jousting knights. Benny makes rocks fall with a new drill attachment. [TVY] R on 5/30 3pm

3:30PM

Between the Lions "The Three-Legged Pot & When Jabo Jammed" 00:28 #708 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Pepe can't get a pot with three legs to walk, but Leona can make it dance. Jabo can really jam. [TVY] R on 4/23 2pm; 4/29 2pm; 5/19 3:30pm

Eyes of Nye "Cloning" 00:25 #104 (Rpt) APT
The possibilities of cloning reach far beyond the notion of creating a genetically exact duplicate of an animal or human being. The same techniques could potentially be used to cure diseases or repair damaged organs. Host: Bill Nye. [TVPG] R on 4/10 3:30pm

4PM

Arthur "Arthur Makes Waves/It Came from Beyond" 00:28 #906 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The kids try to get along with Molly when they swim in her pool. Grandma's new dog bullies everyone. [TVY]

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 on 3/27 7pm; 3/29 8am; 4/1 2am

4:29PM

WISHBONE "Digging Up The Past" 00:28 #109 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Wishbone, as the living time capsule Rip Van Winkle, teaches the value of the past in Washington Irving's tale. [TVY]

4:30PM

Very Odd Jobs "Animal Kingdom" 00:23 #004 (Rpt) NFB
A look uncommon animal-related occupations, including a hippo keeper, a studio animal expert, a penguin monitor, a shark diver, and a safari guide. (4 of 26) R on 4/18 12:02am

5PM

Tavis Smiley "Anne Lamott" 00:26 #1360 PBS
Tavis talks with best-selling author Anne Lamott. [TVRE] R on 3/25 2:30am

5:01PM

Maya & Miguel "Soccer Mom" 00:28 #120 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Rosa embarrasses the kids when she becomes their new coach. [TVY]

5:30PM

Journal 00:28 #3063 WNVT

Cyberchase "The Guilty Party" 00:28 #212 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The kids investigate a crime by interviewing eyewitnesses and recreating the crime scene. [TVY]

5:59PM

Vets In Practice "A Family Affair" 00:29 #122 (Rpt) BBC
All the Leonard brothers followed their father's footsteps to become vets. In Wales, Keith has been hired as minder of two goats; Siamese kitten presents Steve with the most unusual case of his career. R on 3/25 3pm

6PM

BBC World News 00:26 #18084 WLIW [TVG]

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Monday March 24, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:48:15

6:30PM

I Remember "Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave" 00:26 #1416H WMVS
Host Jim Peck interviews Ruby West Jackson and Walter T. McDonald, Co-Authors, "Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave". They discuss Glover's days as a slave in St. Louis, his dramatic capture and rescue in Milwaukee, and his thirty-three years of freedom in rural Canada.

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9091 PBS [TVRE]

7PM

Antiques Roadshow "San Antonio, Tx - Hour Three" 00:56 #1209& PBS
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Bruce Shackelford talk about the colorful history of Mexican cowboys--vaqueros--and the hot market in antique sombreros. At the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, appraisers hog tie some lively treasures, including a collection of memorabilia from a 1957 Buddy Holly and the Crickets concert in Liverpool, England; a quintessential Texas painting of bluebonnets by noted artist Robert Wood; and four unusual Chinese porcelain panels that tell the story of the seasonal rice harvest, valued at $40,000 to $60,000. [TVG]

7:30PM

Nightly Business Report 00:26 #28006 PBS [TVRE] R on 3/24 10pm; 3/25 5:30am

8PM

Frontline "Bush's War - Part 1" 02:26 #2608 PBS (DVS)
On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, FRONTLINE presents definitive documentary analysis of one of the most challenging periods in the nation's history, drawing on new interviews and stories, as well as FRONTLINE's rich film archive. [TVPG] R on 3/25 3am

Expo--Magic of the White City 00:56 #101 (Rpt) APTEX
Narrated by actor Gene Wilder, this program immerses viewers in one of American history's grandest spectacles. Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893 unveiled many of the Victorian era's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology, and culture, including world "firsts" like the Ferris Wheel. The number of exhibits and size of the fairgrounds, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, surpassed even that of the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where the Eiffel Tower debuted. For six months, the Expo showcased the cutting-edge work of established inventors like Thomas Edison, which in turn, inspired 20th-century innovators such as Henry Ford, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Walt Disney. First of two parts. [TVPG]

9PM

Expo--Magic of the White City 00:56 #102 (Rpt) APTEX
Narrated by actor Gene Wilder, this program immerses viewers in one of American history's grandest spectacles. Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893 unveiled many of the Victorian era's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology, and culture, including world "firsts" like the Ferris Wheel. The number of exhibits and size of the fairgrounds, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, surpassed even that of the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where the Eiffel Tower debuted. For six months, the Expo showcased the cutting-edge work of established inventors like Thomas Edison, which in turn, inspired 20th-century innovators such as Henry Ford, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Walt Disney. Second of two parts. [TVPG]

10PM

Nightly Business Report 00:26 #28006 PBS [TVRE] R on 3/25 5:30am

10:30PM

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "West Turkey" 00:26 #112 (Rpt) APT
Rick Steves visits the ancient sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias, meanders up the Meander River, eats Turkish pizza, and discovers a blend of ancient and modern: nomadic life, whirling dervishes, and strong Muslim beliefs. [TVG] R on 3/25 1am

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #9091

11PM

In the Life "Voices of Sisterhood" 00:56 #1706 APT
A collection of stories honoring the struggles, triumphs and art of LGBT women around the world. [TVPG]

11:30PM

Charlie Rose "Ian McShane & Peter O'toole" 00:56 #14061 PBSPL
A conversation with actor Ian McShane about his role in the 40th Anniversary Broadway revival of Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming". Peter O'Toole discusses his life, career and his role as Pope Paul III on The Tudors. [TVRE] R on 3/25 1am

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