Thursday April 27, 2006

Last Updated: 05/04/2006 02:21:40

1AM

America's Heartland 00:26 #117G APT (DVS) [TVG] R on 4/27 4pm; 4/28 1am; 4/28 4pm

1:30AM

Smart Gardening 00:26 #316H APT
Host Deanna Connell includes a look at: Covering the ground in no time; welcoming critters home, a visit to George Washington's River Farm, and a collector's garden--where there's a beautiful surprise around every corner. [TVG] R on 4/27 4:30pm; 4/28 1:30am; 4/28 4:30pm

2AM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "Contemporary Jazz" 00:26 #104H APT
Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, and George Duke have played together in the past, but in this episode they perform with energy and creativity, as though they had been playing together for years. Master guitarist and contemporary jazz legend Lee Ritenour, keyboardist George Duke, and the phenomenal bassist/producer Marcus Miller perform together and share the musical progressions that led to the creation of the various sub-genres called "contemporary jazz." The trail ranges from the soul/R&B/funk inflected jazz beginning in the late 1950s, into the '60s, with artists such as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, and Ramsey Lewis; the creation of Rock Fusion in the late 60s and into the 1970s, by artists like Miles Davis, Weather Report, and Chick Corea; the melding of pop and jazz in the 1980s, with artists such as Spyro Gyra, the Yellowjackets, and Lee himself, and on into the Smooth Jazz era that characterizes much of contemporary jazz. [TVG] R on 4/27 5pm; 4/28 2am; 4/29 2am

2:30AM

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Fast & Fresh 2--Swordfish" 00:26 #118H APT [TVG] R on 4/27 5:30pm; 4/28 2:30am; 4/29 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland" 00:26 #304H (Rpt) APT [TVG] R on 4/27 6pm; 4/28 3am; 4/29 3am

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Seattle" 00:26 #504H APT
A hip, happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle, WA, combines city life with the great outdoors. Host Rudy Maxa explores the vibrant downtown, samples microbrews and lattes, noses around Seattle's neighborhoods, and hops aboard a ferry. Excursions take him hiking at magnificent Mount Rainier, and boating through the San Juan Islands, in search of whales. Tips are included on great seafood and getting outfitted for the outdoors. [TVG] R on 4/27 6:30pm; 4/28 3:30am; 4/29 3:30am

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 4/28 4am; 4/29 4am; 4/30 4am

4:30AM

The Desert Speaks "Desert Missions" 00:26 #1207H (Rpt) APT
After first exploring, and then passing through, the little-known border town of Sasabe, AZ, a journey is taken to a mission in Northwestern Mexico. Labeled by locals as "Heroic Caborca," this mission actually was used as a fortress by the townspeople to successfully defend their town from an invading militia from the U.S. in the 1800s. To this day, bullet holes in the walls convey vivid evidence of battle. Along the way, a rare, sensational spring wildflower display is enjoyed; and evidence is examined of prior human habitation in the form of petroglyphs. [TVG] R on 4/28 4:30am; 4/29 4:30am

5AM

Boohbah "Squeaky Seesaw" 00:28 #113Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing their legs and get prepared to sway. In Storyworld, Grandpappa and Mr. Man are stuck on a see-saw. What is the solution to this squeaky problem? [TVY] R on 4/27 7am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Jack-In-The-Box" 00:28 #114Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs have a spring in their step, as they perform their bouncy walk, and jump along for the Bungee Booh dance. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady finds a springy jack-in-the-box, and the key to make it jump up and down. Brother and Sister get a turn, too, but can they all jump high enough? [TVY] R on 4/28 5am; 4/28 7am; 4/29 5:30am

6AM

JAKERS! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Ferny Gets A Crush" 00:28 #124H (Rpt) PBS
Piggley and Dannan think they know best how to help a love-struck Ferny get the attention of his schoolmate, Millie. While he appreciates that his friends are trying to help, in the end, Ferny learns that he's really much better off trusting his own feelings and instincts. [TVY]

6:30AM

Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop "Friends" 00:28 #107Z (Rpt) PBSPL
LZ Bones is embarrassed that his regular hair loss makes him "different" from the group and Mei Lin is nervous to bring her new friend, Andrew, to the Flip Flop Shop, because he is different. The mood turns when Andrew visits with his shedding dog, Bo; and LZ learns he's not alone. LZ Bones and the Flip Flop Shop kids dance in celebration of being unique, and Mary Lou reminds the group that being different is what makes each person special. [TVY] R on 4/29 6:30am

7AM

Boohbah "Squeaky Seesaw" 00:28 #113Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs swing their legs and get prepared to sway. In Storyworld, Grandpappa and Mr. Man are stuck on a see-saw. What is the solution to this squeaky problem? [TVY] R of 4/26 5:30am; 4/27 5am

7:30AM

It's A Big Big World "World Tree Day/World Tree Cuisine" 00:28 #122H PBS (DVS) [TVY] R of 4/21 7:30am

8AM

History Detectives "Home for Unwed Mothers/Long Expedition Encampment/Evelyn Nesbit Portrait" 00:56 #311Z (Rpt) PBS
Home for Unwed Mothers: The only clue a Kansas City, MO, resident has of the identity of her parents is a medallion of the Virgin Mary that was attached to her diaper when she was presented for adoption. The Detectives help her find her birth parents. Long Expedition Encampment: Along the Missouri River, archaeologists are digging an encampment from the 1819 "Long Expedition," which took place 16 years after Lewis and Clark's. Long, the first to be accompanied by scientists, could be considered the more significant voyage. Detectives determine the authenticity of archaeological discoveries. Evelyn Nesbit Portrait: A lost masterpiece may be by illustrator and artist Howard Chandler Christy, of model/actress Evelyn Nesbit, who came to fame in 1906, when her husband killed an architect accused of "taking advantage" of her. Detectives reveal conclusions about art history, "Gilded Age" scandals, and ideals of female beauty. [TVG]

9AM

Destination America "Breaking Free: A Woman's Journey" 00:56 #104Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
In the world they left behind, some immigrant women were second-class citizens, subservient to men by law and custom. Some feared for their lives. Others were searching for new opportunities. This episode features the Guatemalan victim of spousal abuse, who's seeking political asylum; an Italian woman who fled a brutal husband in 1887; and an Iranian woman and her two daughters, whose story of why and how they left Iran is a chilling tale of what it takes to break free. Final episode of the season. [TVPG] R on 5/11 11am; 5/20 1pm

10AM

Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies "On Top of the World" 00:56 #101Z (Rpt) PBS
Known as the "Castle in the Wilderness," the Banff Springs Hotel is the elegantly appointed hub of a wheel of lodges and cabins built high in the backcountry, amidst a panorama of canyons, waterfalls, and glaciers. Visitors travel by helicopter to remote Mount Assiniboine Lodge, by horseback to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse, and with expert climbers to Abbott Pass Hut, perched precariously on the spine of the continental divide. First of two programs. [TVG] R on 5/15 9am

11AM

Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies "The Trail of the Great Bear" 00:56 #102Z (Rpt) PBS
Crowned "the jewel of the Canadian Rockies," Lake Louise is home to the luxurious Chateau Lake Louise. The magic of the lake, first revealed to outfitter Tom Wilson by Indian guides in 1882, has inspired a century of painters, poets, and photographers. Along the Trail of the Great Bear, travelers discover the log structures of "Outlook" cabin at Jasper Park Lodge, gourmet Swiss fondues at the Chateau Lake Louise, the windswept bell tower of the prohibition-era Prince of Wales Hotel, and, finally, the remote Shangri-Las of Twin Falls Chalet and Lake O'Hara Lodge. Second of two programs. [TVG] R on 5/15 10am

Noon

History Detectives "The First Movie Studio/Ufa Light/King Kong Camera" 00:56 #204Z (Rpt) PBS
The First Movie Studio: Lincoln Heights, in northeast Los Angeles, is located far from Hollywood's glamour. But a resident thinks the city's first motion picture studio may be located in her own neighborhood park, due to a broken gateway, which once may have been the grand entrance to the beginning of Hollywood. UFA Light: An antique Kaschie lighter with an engraving, "Harry Warner," on one side; and "Ufatone" on the other, may reveal some history. Harry Warner is one of the Warner brothers of the studio that produced movies aimed at garnering support for America's entry into World War II. Ufa was Germany's largest studio. What is the connection between Harry Warner, known for his anti-fascist commitment, and a studio that became the propaganda tool of the Nazi party? King Kong Camera: A Washington resident owns an old movie camera he believes could have been used to film the original version of "King Kong." [TVG] R on 5/11 12noon

1PM

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year "The Ranger" 00:56 #103Z (Rpt) PBS
The ranger for the 15,000-acre Great Park of Windsor Castle is none other than the Duke of Edinburgh. With more than 50 years of service, Prince Philip is the longest-serving ranger in the castle's history. The grounds have a pageantry of their own. The greatest event in the British polo calendar, Cartier International Day, takes place on the stunning grounds. This year the star attraction is Prince Harry, who leads the royal team. And what can be grander than a royal wedding, as Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles celebrate their nuptials at Windsor Castle? With 35,000 daffodils, 19,500 canapes, over 2,000 well-wishers, and 800 guests for the prayer and dedication at St. George's Chapel, the staff is hard at work. As far as Prince Philip is concerned, though, his main duty as ranger is to be a custodian for the future. The real strength of Windsor Castle will always lie in its people. Final program of 3. [TVPG] R on 5/26 10am; 5/28 8am

2PM

Window to the Sea 00:56 PBS
Stories are featured from four of America's leading aquariums: the Shedd Aquarium, in Chicago, IL; the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA; the New England Aquarium, in Boston, MA; and the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, HI. Many dedicated and fascinating people are introduced who work behind the scenes at aquariums. It is a remarkable and timely portrait of places that are making a difference in the understanding of life "under the sea." [TVG]

3PM

The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend 00:56 PBS (DVS)
For more than 150 years, the women of Gee's Bend, AL, have made quilts reflecting their history and daily lives. Over generations, they worked in isolation, continuing to inhabit the remote plantation land their parents once slaved. Today, art critics worldwide compare them to the great creative enclaves of the Italian Renaissance. [TVG]

4PM

America's Heartland 00:26 #117G APT (DVS) [TVG] R on 4/28 1am; 4/28 4pm; 4/29 1am

4:30PM

Smart Gardening 00:26 #316H APT
Host Deanna Connell includes a look at: Covering the ground in no time; welcoming critters home, a visit to George Washington's River Farm, and a collector's garden--where there's a beautiful surprise around every corner. [TVG] R on 4/28 1:30am; 4/28 4:30pm; 4/29 1:30am

5PM

Legends of Jazz With Ramsey Lewis "Contemporary Jazz" 00:26 #104H APT
Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, and George Duke have played together in the past, but in this episode they perform with energy and creativity, as though they had been playing together for years. Master guitarist and contemporary jazz legend Lee Ritenour, keyboardist George Duke, and the phenomenal bassist/producer Marcus Miller perform together and share the musical progressions that led to the creation of the various sub-genres called "contemporary jazz." The trail ranges from the soul/R&B/funk inflected jazz beginning in the late 1950s, into the '60s, with artists such as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, and Ramsey Lewis; the creation of Rock Fusion in the late 60s and into the 1970s, by artists like Miles Davis, Weather Report, and Chick Corea; the melding of pop and jazz in the 1980s, with artists such as Spyro Gyra, the Yellowjackets, and Lee himself, and on into the Smooth Jazz era that characterizes much of contemporary jazz. [TVG] R on 4/28 2am; 4/29 2am

5:30PM

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Fast & Fresh 2--Swordfish" 00:26 #118H APT [TVG] R on 4/28 2:30am; 4/29 2:30am

6PM

Rick Steves' Europe "Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland" 00:26 #304H (Rpt) APT [TVG] R on 4/28 3am; 4/29 3am

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Thursday April 27, 2006

Last Updated: 05/04/2006 02:21:40

6:30PM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Seattle" 00:26 #504H APT
A hip, happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle, WA, combines city life with the great outdoors. Host Rudy Maxa explores the vibrant downtown, samples microbrews and lattes, noses around Seattle's neighborhoods, and hops aboard a ferry. Excursions take him hiking at magnificent Mount Rainier, and boating through the San Juan Islands, in search of whales. Tips are included on great seafood and getting outfitted for the outdoors. [TVG] R on 4/28 3:30am; 4/29 3:30am

7PM

Utah: The National Parks 00:56 PBSPL
This program is a portrait of Utah's five national parks: Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Narrated by Joseph Campanella, it includes a classical music score by some of the world's most famous composers. [TVG]

8PM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Trout & Salmon/Memories on Canvas, Pt. 2/Co-existing with Animals" 00:26 #2224H WMVS
Host Dan Small fishes for trout and salmon on Lake Michigan with Capt. Ken Poludnianyk, of Jack's Charter Service, and Jim McDevitt, the high bidder for this trip on the Channel 10 Auction. Debby Wolniak completes her memories on canvas image with instructor Pamela Scesniak. Jean Lord, of Pineview Rehabilitation Center, talks with Tess Gallun about the need to educate people on special wildlife behavior and the need to co-exist with animals. R on 4/29 9am

8:30PM

Great Lakes Gardener "Ontario's Royal Botanical Gardens/Deterring Gypsy Moths/A Scenic Lake Superior Park" 00:26 #407H (Rpt) NETA
What makes a botanical garden ‘Royal’? Being located in Canada helps! A visit to a sprawling, awe-inspiring garden in Hamilton, Ontario, demonstrates that gardener cousins in the north really know how to impress the Queen. Plus, Host Melinda Myers introduces ways to slow down the destructive gypsy moth, and Jodi Olson takes a visit to a Lake Superior park’s gorgeous northern gardens. R on 5/6 9:30am; 5/11 8:30pm

9PM

California and the American Dream "The New Los Angeles" 00:56 #103Z PBS [TVPG] R on 4/28 12; 4/29 10am; 4/30 11am

10PM

Utah: The National Parks 00:56 PBSPL
This program is a portrait of Utah's five national parks: Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Narrated by Joseph Campanella, it includes a classical music score by some of the world's most famous composers. [TVG]

11PM

American Masters "Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution" 00:56 #1604Z (Rpt) PBS
Alice Waters, from Berkeley, CA, rocked the world of food in the late 1970s by preparing a simple lunch--roasted garlic, grilled spring lamb, a salad of baby mixed greens and a peach--for an elite culinary gathering. French chef Henri Charvet sniffed, "Zhat is not cooking. Zhat is shopping!" Despite his opinion, Waters created a "delicious revolution." She and her now-famous restaurant, Chez Panisse, became a major force behind the way people think about food, launching the explosion of farmers' markets, and redesigning produce departments. She planted organic gardens at inner-city schools, at a state prison, and at the Clinton White House. She has taken her flawless palette and gift for food and turned it into consciousness about the environment and nutrition--and a device for social change. Waters is followed through a year of seasons, each ending with a glorious meal--and shares the recipes and vision of an artist and activist. [TVG] R on 5/4 11am; 5/8 9pm; 5/9 12

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