Monday September 24, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:28:42

Midnight

Sierra Center Stage "Guy Clark" 00:54 #211 (Rpt) NETA
National treasure Guy Clark is joined by his frequent collaborator Verlon Thompson in a rousing performance of the widely celebrated Texas singer-songwriter's most popular tunes, including "L.A. Freeway, " "Stuff that Works," and "Homegrown Tomatoes." The show is capped with a surprise appearance by the legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott. [TVPG]

12:57AM

Travel America "Mammoth Cave National Park" 00:57 #103 (Rpt) JANSE
The mysterious world of the longest cave on Earth is explored. Mammoth Cave has winding passages and subterranean waterways, rich with unique formations and cave creatures such as bats, eyeless fish, and cave crickets. Rangers explain the important role of water in this complex maze, and tell how fragile aquatic habitats are monitored and kept track of. R on 10/10 4am

1AM

Rick Steves' Europe "South England; Dover to Lands' End" 00:28 #103 (Rpt) APTEX
From the white cliffs of Dover to Land's End, Rick Steves ponders Roman, Norman, and Nazi invasions. After exploring Admiral Nelson's flagship, he chases wild ponies across the moors; and discovers an ancient stone circle. For refreshment, it's cream tea and Cornish pastries. [TVG]

1:30AM

Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa "Bath and South Wales" 00:26 #401 (Rpt) APT
Friendly and feisty, Scotland makes people feel right at home. In Edinburgh, host Rudy Maxa climbs the ramparts of this city's famous castle, shops for kilts, visits mysterious Rosslyn chapel, and thrills to a spooky ghost tour. Then, he heads to historic St. Andrew's to practice his swing on the world's most famous golf course. In the Scottish highlands, he tries his hand at skeet shooting and falconry, and tours the Dewar's whisky distillery. Then, it's off to historic Stirling, to stroll the battlefields of Braveheart, before setting sail on legendary Loch Lomand. Tips on golf and Scotch whisky are also given, in this first episode of a 13-part season. [TVG] R on 9/30 2am

2AM

Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America 00:58 APTSY (DVS)
The story of St. Louis' Gateway Arch is a tale as large as the gigantic architectural wonder itself. The structure commemorates St. Louis' pivotal role in westward expansion, and while it wasn't finished until 1964, the idea for the Arch sprang up out of the depths of the 1930's Depression. Artfully produced using pristine archival footage, re-enactments and interviews with architects and historians, the most ambitious construction project of its time is documented. Actor Kevin Kline narrates; music by award-winning composer Tim Janis. [TVG]

Ask This Old House "Damaged Mailbox/Mortar" 00:26 #524 (Rpt) PBSPL
Landscape contractor Roger Cook makes a House call and helps a homeowner replace a mailbox that has been damaged by an enthusiastic snowplow. Then, general contractor Tom Silva heads to St. Louis to help a pair of homeowners re-point the failing mortar on their home's brick foundation. [TVG] R of 9/20 4pm; 9/20 7:29pm; 9/22 8:29am

2:30AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "The Color Factor" 00:28 #612 (Rpt) APTEX
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith brings the outdoors in with paint colors. Meet a painting expert. Plus, what do you really know about lighting? Whether it is lights for a path or a lamp next to your front door, Allen meets an expert who shows us how to get right product for your design. [TVG]

3AM

Globe Trekker "Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands" 00:56 #619 (Rpt) APT (DVS)
Justine visits Banos, a spa town that lies on the edge of the Andean foothills and the Amazon jungle, where she bathes in thermal baths heated by the nearby volcanoes and goes biking and hiking in the Pastaza Valley. She climbs the snow-capped Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on earth and journeys to Ottovalo, Ecuador's most famous market. Here, the local Ottovalo Indians invite Justine to sample a great delicacy of Andean cuisine that dates back to pre-Inca time--guinea pig. [TVG] R on 9/28 11pm

Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors "Cayo Costa, Pt. 2" 00:26 #404 (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary concludes-with finishing details-the Cayo Costa beach watercolor painting from the previous episode. [TVG]

3:30AM

Martha's Sewing Room "Piecing and Binding" 00:26 #2203 (Rpt) NETA
Mitered sashings for a child's quilt are made, using a mechanical binder for the sewing machine. Examples: Quick terry baby bib; ribbon and lace fancy band for a doll dress; and silk ribbon frogs. Conclusion: "Sewing from the Heart." Guests: Marlis Bennet, Beverley Sheldrick. Host: Martha Pullen. [TVG]

4AM

Travel America "Glacier National Park" 00:59 #106 (Rpt) JANSE
A land of majestic mountains and deep blue lakes, of sweeping panoramas and glacier-carved valleys is featured, where the grizzly bears roam and mountain goats climb. Magnificent places are visited, like Going-To-The-Sun Highway, Grinnell Glacier, St. Mary Lake, and the Garden Wall. R on 10/14 4:57am; 10/15 12:55am

Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel "Stitch By Number" 00:26 #1201 (Rpt) APT
A sampler teaching quilt is evaluted, and a look is taken at how the embroidery module operates. Quilt By Number patterns feature Let It Snow and Pumpkin Patch. Laura Wasilowski is introduced. First program of the season. [TVG]

4:30AM

For Your Home "Home Office Double Duty" 00:26 #1905 (Rpt) APTEX (DVS)
Vicki and Sloan decorate a small space to create a cozy home office that functions both for living and working space. Learn how to create a glass mosaic tabletop. [TVG]

5AM

Think Tank With Ben Wattenberg "Economic Bubbles with Daniel Gross" 00:26 #1521 PBSPL [TVRE] R of 9/23 2pm

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Curries" 00:26 #619 (Rpt) APT
The ATK team recreates Indian food in the test kitchen, with recipes for shrimp curry in yogurt and green curry with chicken. Tasting: coconut milk. [TVG] R on 11/9 5am

5:30AM

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Tocqueville Asset Mgmt/Morningstar, Inc./Muhlenkam" 00:26 #312 WLIW
Top mutual fund managers discuss how they are responding to the recent turmoil in the financial markets. [TVG] R of 9/23 12noon

Lidia's Family Table "Saucy Legs" 00:26 #115 (Rpt) APT
Host Lidia Bastianich shares her love of duck legs, which she describes as a juicier, tastier, and much less expensive alternative to duck breasts. She makes a guazzetto out of the duck legs, together with whole-wheat pasta dough and duck ravioli. Red wines presented by her son, Joseph, complement these delicious winter dishes. [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 11/23 6am

Economics U$A "The Federal Reserve: Does Money Matter?" 00:28 #109 (Rpt) ALS
The rise of monetary policy. Government's second weapon in its arsenal of economic controls. [TVG] R on 9/26 7am

6:30AM

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

Economics U$A "Stagflation: Why Couldn't We Beat It?" 00:28 #110 (Rpt) ALS
Government's failure to beat the high unemployment and high inflation of the 1970s is revealed. R on 9/26 7:30am

6:45AM

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

7AM

Sesame Street "Elmo Wishes for a Pet Dinosaur" 00:58 #4152 PBS (DVS)
Elmo imagines himself with a pet dinosaur and sings a song about all the fun things they would do. [TVY] R on 9/25 11am

Nutrition Pathways "Metabolism" 00:28 #109 (Rpt) ALS
Effects of fasting and feasting are examined; also: how alcohol affects the body's metabolism. [TVG] R on 9/25 8am

7:30AM

Nutrition Pathways "Weight Control: Energy Regulation" 00:28 #110 (Rpt) ALS
Factors that affect food intake, including hunger, appetite, and environmental influences, are examined. [TVG] R on 9/25 8:30am

8AM

Curious George "The Elephant Upstairs/Being Hundley" 00:28 #128 PBS (DVS)
George hears a loud thumping sound coming from the ceiling and experiments with being a dog. [TVY] R of 9/18 8am

Journey to Health: Mind, Body, Spirit "Fitness for Every Lifestyle" 00:28 #105 (Rpt) ALS
An exploration of health related physical fitness topics; the components of fitness; how much exercise and what kind of exercise is necessary; how to get started and keep involved in a fitness program; and how to exercise safely. (Fifth episode in a 26-part telecourse series) R on 9/25 12noon

8:30AM

Clifford The Big Red Dog "Doghouse Rock/Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell Island" 00:28 #224 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mac discovers his special talent. The dogs go out of their way to impress a famous dog champion. [TVY] R of 9/18 8:30am

Journey to Health: Mind, Body, Spirit "Nutrition: Eating for Your Health" 00:28 #106 (Rpt) ALS
An introduction to the meaning of sound nutrition--the nutrients, the Food Guide Pyramid and its importance in planning meals, the use of supplements, food labeling, dietary diversity, and food safety. (Sixth episode in a 26-part telecourse series) R on 9/25 12:30pm; 10/1 8am; 10/2 12pm

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 9/18 9am

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

9:30AM

Dragon Tales "Sky Soccer/Room for a Change" 00:28 #323 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Ord won't give up when trying out for the soccer team tryouts. Cassie moves into a new bedroom. [TVY] R of 9/18 9:30am

10AM

Sit & Be Fit "Upper Body Strengthening" 00:27 #810 (Rpt) NETA
Arm strength and endurance are needed for many every day activities. Shoulder range of motion exercises are followed by strengthening movements. [TVG]

10:30AM

Woodwright's Shop "Windsor Highchair with Curtis Buchanan, Pt. 2" 00:26 #2606 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Frame and finish the Windsor highchair with the master chair-maker and storyteller. [TVG]

11AM

Sesame Street "Telly's and Baby Bear's Story" 00:58 #4103 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Maria helps Baby Bear and Telly realize they should work together and compromise to write a story. [TVY] R on 11/12 7am; 11/13 11am

11:30AM

Scrapbook Memories "New Ways to Display Photos" 00:26 #813 (Rpt) NETA
Melissa Inman of Scrapbooks Etc. is our guest editor with very creative ways to show a photo. Heather Lancaster creates a time clock - another unusual photo display, Then Melissa is back with more great display tips. Laurie follows our theme with a beginner tip and easy photo displays. The tech tip is how to retouch blemishes. And last up fabric is another great way to display a favorite picture. [TVG]

Noon

Barney & Friends "Imagine That!" 00:28 #906 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Barney and the children have an "island adventure" by imagining themselves in Laura's picture. [TVY]

Psychology: The Human Experience "Memory" 00:27 #109 (Rpt)
The question of what is memory is answered and also, how a sense of identity relies on memories of personal history and connections with people. R on 9/26 8am

12:30PM

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Feelings When People Laugh at Mistakes" 00:28 #1576 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Mister Rogers helps children understand that everyone makes mistakes once in a while. Also, ventriloquist Susan Linn shows how she uses puppets to help people talk about their feelings. [TVY]

Psychology: The Human Experience "Language and Cognition" 00:27 #110 (Rpt)
Most animals have the ability to communicate, but only humans have language and symbols for objects, actions, ideas, and feelings. R on 9/26 8:30am

1PM

Caillou "Games to Play" 00:28 #419 (Rpt) PBS
Mommy and Daddy help Caillou pretend to be animals when he's disappointed that he can't go to the zoo. [TVY] R on 11/21 12:59pm

ITV (1 Hour) 00:51 WPT

1:30PM

Body Electric 00:26 #1918 (Rpt) KNME [TVG] R on 10/30 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 9/29 5pm; 10/28 5:30am

Between the Lions "Spicy Hot Colors & Yesterday I Had The Blues" 00:28 #702 PBS (DVS)
A colorful pinata holds a meaty surprise for the Lions, who experience a dazzling array of feelings. [TVY] R on 9/26 3:30pm

2:29PM

Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef "Chicken Favorites" 00:28 #113 NETA
Chicken's versatility shines in three recipes, including a special chicken wrap Chef Keller served to President Clinton at the White House and a chicken burger with toppings designed to make diners swoon. (Pt. 13 of 13). [TVG] R on 10/20 2:30pm

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

Antiques Road Show "Mount Stewart Part 2" 00:29 #2616 (Rpt) BBC
Michael is back in County Down for the second programme from Mount Stewart, the magnificent home of the Londonderry family which is now managed by the National Trust. R on 11/9 12:03am

Bob the Builder "Helping Hands" 00:28 #210 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
When Spud hears that Bob is putting together the machinery for Farmer Pickles' sunflower oil factory, he decides that putting things together is something he'd be very good at, and so he heads off to the factory to lend a hand. [TVY]

3:30PM

Between the Lions "Dance In Smarty Pants" 00:28 #405 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Lionel tries to teach his parents how to dance in Smarty Pants, the latest dance craze sweeping the library! Guest star: Al Franken. Designated Reader: Oliver Platt. Key word: pants. Target vowel: short a. [TVY] R on 10/12 2pm; 11/19 3:30pm

Disasters of the Century "U.S.S. Forrestal" 00:22 #016 (Rpt) NFB
While the U.S.S. Forrestal was conducting combat operations off the coast of Vietnam, a missile was accidentally fired into a parked and armed A-4 Skyhawk plane, causing a massive chain reaction of fire and explosions. The carrier became engulfed, as fuel and bombs spilled into the holes left by the explosions. The crew fought the fire and dumped armed bombs overboard for 13 hours. The 134 casualties represent the worst loss of life incident on a naval vessel since World War II.

4PM

Arthur "The Making of Arthur/Dancing Fools" 00:28 #1106 PBS (DVS)
Arthur and the gang film videos for a series called ""Postcards from You," hosted by Matt Damon. [TVY] R on 12/3 4pm

This Old House "Austin Project, Pt. 7" 00:26 #2625 (Rpt) PBSPL
Local limestone is used on the front porch wall caps, the first floor vanity top, and in the landscape borders. Norm visits Jarrell, Texas to see how the stone is quarried, while lead carpenter Tony Goss reinstalls the old wooden front porch columns on new bases that will resist rot better than the originals. [TVG] R on 9/27 7pm; 9/29 8am; 10/2 2am

4:30PM

WISHBONE "The Entrepawneur" 00:28 #136 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Wishbone, as King Midas, has the "golden touch" and big problems in this tale from Ovid's "Metamorphoses." [TVY] R on 11/16 4:30pm

Weapons of World War II "Tanks" 00:23 #101 APTSY (DVS)
In 1939, the world went to war yet most countries used obsolete weaponry. It became necessary for an army of designers, inventors and manufacturers to develop and implement more sophisticated killing machines. World War II saw the sharpest and most dramatic rise in the design, manufacture and effectiveness of some of the world's most lethal weaponry. The evolution of weapon systems from the outbreak of war to its 1945 climax is charted. (1 of 10) [TVPG]

4:59PM

Maya & Miguel "The Taming of Mr. Shue" 00:28 #136 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
When the beloved teacher Mrs. Langley leaves to have a baby, the kids get a long-term substitute, Mr. Shue. Mr. Shue seems much more serious and not nearly as much fun as Mrs. Langley, so the kids decide they have to win him over. The only problem is, he only seems to like one thing - math. With the help of Celia Lopez, Gus the baker's niece, they eventually succeed, and in the process learn that sometimes you need to give people a chance. [TVY]

5PM

Tavis Smiley "Alan Alda" 00:26 #1175 PBS
Tavis talks with actor-author Alan Alda. [TVRE] R on 9/25 2:30am

5:30PM

Journal 00:28 #2756 WNVT R on 9/25 5am

Cyberchase "Measure for Measure" 00:28 #405 (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The kids must stop Hacker from using "The Transformatron" and save Slider and his father. [TVY]

6PM

Vets In Practice "Calf's Breathing/Finals/Retriever's Tumour" 00:29 #113 (Rpt) BBC
Steve Leonard deals with a calf struggling for breath. Keith Leonard is hoping to pass his final exams at Liverpool's Veterinary College and Joe Inglis has to treat a Golden Retriever with a possible tumour.

BBC World News 00:26 #1446 WLIW [TVG]

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

Monday September 24, 2007

Last Updated: 02/21/2008 08:28:42

6:30PM

I Remember "Bob Paquette's Microphone Museum" 00:26 #1303H WMVS
Bob Paquette, Sr., author of "The History & Evolution of the Microphone," and founder, Select Sound Service, is interviewed by host Jim Peck.

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #8961 PBS [TVRE]

7PM

War "When Things Get Tough" 01:58 #102- PBS (DVS)
January 1943-December 1943. By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a year. The Germans, still occupy most of Western Europe, and the Allies have not yet been able to agree on a plan or a timetable to dislodge them. For the people of Mobile, Sacramento, Waterbury and Luverne, things get tougher still. (2 of 7). [TV14] R on 9/24 9pm; 10/10 8pm

7:30PM

Nightly Business Report "Subprime Crisis" 00:26 #27136 PBS
R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean of Economics and Finance in Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush explains how the subprime crisis be another chapter in U.S. financial innovation. [TVRE] R on 9/24 10pm; 9/25 5:30am

8PM

American Masters "Orozco: Man of Fire" 00:56 #2006 PBS
Often thought of as the other Mexican muralist, beside his more flamboyant compatriot Diego Rivera, Orozco was a leader of the Mexican Renaissance. His bold, dynamic frescoes had a profound impact on American painters and inspired FDR to put artists to work during the Great Depression. His most famous U.S. murals--The Table of Universal Brotherhood, The Epic of American Civilization and Prometheus still convey their power in New York, New Hampshire and California. An iconoclastic who survived the loss of his left hand and destruction of more than half his early work by border agents, Orozco's travels back and forth across the U.S.-Mexico border evoke the larger Mexican migrant-immigrant experience and have provocative parallels to present times. [TVPG] R on 9/30 12

9PM

War "When Things Get Tough" 01:58 #102- PBS (DVS)
January 1943-December 1943. By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a year. The Germans, still occupy most of Western Europe, and the Allies have not yet been able to agree on a plan or a timetable to dislodge them. For the people of Mobile, Sacramento, Waterbury and Luverne, things get tougher still. (2 of 7). [TV14] R on 10/10 8pm

American Masters "Rivera In America" 00:58 #306 PBS
Mexican artist Diego Rivera is credited with reintroducing classic renaissance fresco painting, as part of the architecture of public building and spaces. He also inspired the WPA program, which supported such artists as Jackson Pollock, Ben Shahn and Arshile Gorky. During a series of visits to the U.S., in the 1930s, Rivera created major works, in SAN Francisco, Detroit, and New York. These murals are examined, along with the controversy that surrounded them. [TVG] R of 9/19 9pm

10PM

Nightly Business Report "Subprime Crisis" 00:26 #27136 PBS
R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean of Economics and Finance in Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush explains how the subprime crisis be another chapter in U.S. financial innovation. [TVRE] R on 9/25 5:30am

10:30PM

NewsHour With Jim Lehrer 00:56 #8961

11PM

Stories from the Home Front: The War In Wisconsin 00:28 MPTV
During World War II, Wisconsin sent over 70,000 troops into battle. Back home, the War brought challenges and opportunities as the nation mobilized its economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities. As a large industrial city, Milwaukee was in a prime position to help the War effort. Veterans, POWs, citizens and historians discuss their war experience on and off the battlefield. R on 10/3 10:30pm

11:30PM

Charlie Rose "Mahmoud Ahmadinejad" 00:56 #13191 PBSPL
A conversation with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. [TVRE] R on 9/25 1am; 9/25 3am

11:31PM

Gathering of Heroes 00:26 (Rpt) APTEX
In 2004, the U.S. dedicated a long-awaited memorial to the 16 million men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II. Veterans from Indiana embark on a cross-country trek to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorial which honors their sacrifice. On the 12-hour bus ride, the veterans (most in their 80s and 90s) reminisce about their war experiences, sharing their emotional tales of struggle and survival. [TVG]

11:59PM

Antiques Road Show "Chichester Cathedral" 00:28 #2508 (Rpt) BBC
Michael introduces the programme from West Sussex, where the glorious South Downs landscape is said to have inspired William Blake to write the opening lines of "Jerusalem". The Roadshow venue is in the eleventh century cathedral which contains some strikingly modern works of art. R on 10/17 3pm

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