Monday March 24, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

Midnight

Discoveries....America "Montana" 00:50 #047H (Rpt) JANSO
Glacier National Park is visited; Missoula's local artists are profiled, and in Deer Lodge, draft horses are the "biggest" draw. Butte was the richest city in the west with a legacy of mining, history, and architecture. Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman is the last facility in the U.S. that manufactures fishing waders. Scientists at the Fort Keogh Agriculture Research Lab work on finding better ways to increase rangeland productivity. R on 4/20 7pm; 4/21 12; 5/16 12

1AM

Biz Kid$ "Cash and Credit" 00:28 #109H APTEX
Young entrepreneurs learn about the power and pitfalls of credit, which is essentially using someone else's money temporarily (for a price). A young entrepreneur who used credit to start a successful bath salts business is profiled, along with another who launched a successful design firm. (9 of 26) [TVG] R of 3/23 4pm

1:30AM

Lidia's Italy "The Essence of Maremma" 00:26 #110Z APTEX
Lidia cooks up appetizing poached eggs, a classic yet delightful steak with a side of Tuscan beans and squash. This is where the Tuscan cowboys reign so look out for a few surprises! [TVG] R of 3/23 4:30pm

2AM

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "The Creoles of Cane River" 00:26 #1125H APTEX
Once a forgotten people, the Creoles of Cane River have preserved their culture through faith, tradition and an incredible family unit. The family unit is as strong today as it was when their ancestors, Marie Therese Coincoin and Claude Thomas Metoyer, were alive. Terrell Delphin and his daughter Daphne enlighten us with the story of their unique heritage just outside of Natchitoches, La. Chef Folse joins Lillie Delphin as she prepares baked cushaw, a favorite Creole dish. Willis Prudhomme entertains the Creoles of Cane River with traditional Zydeco music. (Pt. 25 of 27). [TVG] R of 3/23 5pm

2:30AM

Beyond Theology "Spirituality and Religion" 00:26 #108Z APTEX
What's the difference between religion and spirituality? A significant number of people refrain from identifying themselves with any particular religion, although they express a keen interest in nourishing their own spirituality. This series covers spiritual belief, values, and emerging world views. Noted scholars and theologians provide their thoughts, insights and analysis about religion and spirituality. (8 of 10). [TVG] R of 3/23 5:30pm

3AM

Face: Jesus In Art "Pt. 2" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) APT
For centuries, the most influential artists painted portraits and sculpted monumental images of Jesus Christ, whose powerful and timeless image has had an immeasurable influence on global art and culture. Narrated by actor Edward Herrmann, this sprecial traces the use of Jesus' image in art over a 2000-year period, from ancient Rome and 20th-century America, to Europe, and the Middle East. The documentary captures an unprecedented collection of art works from Michelangelo's Piet, to the rock-carved churches of Cappadocia in the desert badlands of Turkey, to the catacombs beneath Rome, where the earliest images of Jesus are viewed by candlelight. Part 2 of 2. [TVG]

4AM

Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course 00:26 (Rpt) PBS
Robert X. Cringely and his loyal cadre of dolly pushers, jimmy jib handlers, helicopter pilots, and poodle wranglers take audiences behind-the-scenes of a revolution--20 years in the making. Digital television (DTV) is about to change home entertainment and lifelong education forever. In this program, Cringely once again plays the fearless guide to cutting-edge technology. [TVG] R on 3/30 4am; 3/31 4am; 4/6 4am

4:30AM

MotorWeek "Chevrolet Corvette" 00:26 #2729Z PBSPL
The 2008 MT900S and the 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover are road tested. Antiques wheels with a twist. [TVG] R on 3/24 3:30pm; 3/26 3:30pm; 3/28 3:30pm

5AM

Boohbah "Little White Cloud" 00:28 #155Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Scissor Open" exercise. In Storyworld, Brother and Sister gently blow a little white cloud to each other. It floats about the sky. Mrs. Lady joins in, and the cloud bounces up and down. Suddenly, the little white cloud turns black and grows bigger. What will the cloud bring to Storyworld? R of 3/21 5:30am; 3/22 5am; 3/23 5:30am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Fido's Bone" 00:28 #156Z (Rpt) PBS
The Boohbahs do a "Spotty Dog" exercise. In Storyworld, Little Dog Fido spots a bone and tries to dig it out. Grandmamma arrives to help, but it's buried very deeply. What can be done to help dig up the bone? R on 3/25 5am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Wish Upon A Story - Part 1" 00:28 #138H (Rpt) PBS
When Dannan's grandma, Grandmother O'Mallard, teaches the class to dance, Dannan proves an enthusiastic student of the art. But then, Dannan realizes that she isn't a very good dancer, and she becomes afraid that she will let her friends down, and doesn't want to dance, anymore. Jakers! Live and Learn: Cobi Jones presents "The Art of Dance" studio where a young dancer learns that people don't have to BE the best, as long as they DO their best, and have fun. [TVY] R on 3/30 6am

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Balance/Ick Alone" 00:28 #103H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Wartz is upset that he can't seesaw. Ick is afraid of Burdette because some birds eat fish. [TVY] R on 5/13 6:30am

7AM

Super Why! "Rapunzel" 00:28 #108Z (Rpt) 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 7am

7:30AM

WordWorld "Dancing Dog/Pig's Big Moonlight Feast" 00:28 #110H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Dog is excited on the day of the Word World Concert, but he can't play an instrument. [TVY] R on 4/30 7:30am

8AM

Nature "Animals Behaving Worse" 00:56 #2309Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Natural neighbors can be ingenious, brilliant, and scrappy when sharing cities and suburbs. People move into their backyards, and animals move into theirs. It is survival of the shrewdest and the most tenacious--anyone who has tried to keep a squirrel out of a birdfeeder knows exactly how true that can be. This program presents new examples of animal/human conflicts based on the highly popular "Animals Behaving Badly" format from 2000. [TVG] R on 3/26 2pm; 3/28 8am; 3/29 3pm

9AM

Indian Pride "Heroes" 00:26 #111H (Rpt) NETA [TVG] R on 3/27 12noon; 3/27 3:30pm

9:30AM

Painting with Paulson "The Meeting Place (Part 2)" 00:26 #612H (Rpt) NETA
Renowned artist and teacher Buck Paulson shares painting techniques that will have you painting like an expert in no time. [TVG]

10AM

Live From Lincoln Center "New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly" 02:56 #3302Z PBS
Written four decades before World War II, Puccini's Madama Butterfly has only become more relevant as history has unfolded. This poignant story of a disastrous clash of cultures is elegant in its simplicity, making Puccini's score downright transcendental. Stars James Valenti and Shu-Ying Li give the tragic finale devastating impact. [TVPG] R of 3/20 7pm

1PM

History Detectives "Sheridan's House, Mark Twain Watch, Prisoner Poem" 00:56 #109Z (Rpt) PBS
In Grand Ronde, OR, sits what appears to be an early 20th century Dutch Colonial Style home. But research revealed that, at the core of the house, is a U.S. Army officer's quarters--once built at nearby Fort Yamhill, on the border of a Native American reservation. The construction of the buildings was supervised by an officer who became one of the Union Army's greatest generals. Could this have been the home of General Philip Sheridan? Oregon's Jack Ainsworth Mills has a watch that may have been a gift to his grandfather from American author Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain. Mills has wondered how his grandfather, Captain Ainsworth, could have met Clemens. And a Revolutionary War poem is found in an antique trunk in Salem, OR; it appears to be from American Dan Goodhue, while imprisoned in 1780 as a POW in England. How did the letter travel there? [TVG] R on 5/2 4am

2PM

Walking the Bible "A Coat of Many Colors: The Israelites In Egypt" 00:56 #102H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Bruce Feiler continues his journey through the greatest stories ever told, by retracing Joseph's path to Egypt, after his brothers sell him into bondage. When Joseph interprets the Pharaoh's dreams, he rises from slave to the heights of power, and even brings his brothers and father, Jacob, to live in Egypt. Feiler travels from the great temple of Karnak in Luxor, formerly ancient Thebes, to the pyramids and sphinx of Giza, to the royal burial tombs in the Valley of the Kings. As he treks by camel, boat, horseback, and foot, he discovers how the ancient Egyptian culture and religion influenced the Israelites during their centuries-long stay in Egypt. Beginning at the shallow waters of the Nile, Feiler retraces the story of one of the Bible's greatest figures, Moses, and his eventual confrontation with the Pharaoh, and the command to let his people go. Did the Israelites build the pyramids? What could have caused the 10 plagues? Was it really the Red Sea that Moses crossed? Second of 3 programs. [TVG]

3PM

Piano Guy "Blues/Gospel Tunes" 00:26 #803H NETA (DVS)
Host Scott Houston is joined by guest Andy Launer who discusses and plays "The Birth of the Blues." Scott shares a tip for playing gospel tunes. Guest Dave Powers discusses and performs, "Hang On Sloopy." [TVG] R on 3/26 3pm; 3/28 3pm

3:30PM

MotorWeek "Chevrolet Corvette" 00:26 #2729Z PBSPL
The 2008 MT900S and the 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover are road tested. Antiques wheels with a twist. [TVG] R on 3/26 3:30pm; 3/28 3:30pm

4PM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Gary Danko" 00:26 #106H (Rpt) APT
San Francisco and the beautiful wine country of Napa Valley serve as the backdrops for this competition between Mark Bittman and Gary Danko, one of the driving forces behind the development of California cuisine. [TVG] R on 3/25 1am; 4/10 4pm; 4/11 1am

4:30PM

Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures That Begin On The Farm "Portland, OR--Berries" 00:26 #101H (Rpt) APT
Chef Cory Schreiber has his hands and his heart in the soil of the Pacific Northwest. With a menu that reads like an Oregon roadmap, Chef Cory's obsession with all things local and seasonal takes him in search of the perfect summer berry. Jeff and Cheryl Boden, of West Union Gardens in Hillsboro, OR, grow over 25 types of berries, vegetables, and herbs on their once-rural farm. Today, their fields lie on the urban fringe, providing an opportunity for the Bodens to encourage the local non-farming community to visit the farm and partake in the daily picking. Recipes: Sauteed Summer Squash with Wild Salmon; and Summer Salad with Shallots and Berries. First program in a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 3/25 1:30am; 5/19 4:30pm

5PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 01:00 #9091H PBS

6PM

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe "Patagonia: Torres Del Paine" 00:26 #103H (Rpt) APTEX
Torres del Paine Park in the far southern Andes of Patagonia is remote and inaccessible. For adventurers it's the "edge" destination. Art's images tell a story of nature at its wildest-of a place where jagged peaks scrape the sky, icebergs catch the light, guanacos watch for pumas and Andean condors rule the skies. (Pt. 3 of 13). [TVG] R on 3/25 3am; 4/20 2am

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Monday March 24, 2008

Last Updated: 03/31/2008 17:49:42

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.

7PM

Antiques Roadshow "San Antonio, Tx - Hour Three" 00:56 #1209H 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] R on 3/28 9pm

8PM

Frontline "Bush's War - Part 1" 02:26 #2608H 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 3/27 10am

10:30PM

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "West Turkey" 00:26 #112 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]

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]

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