ON THE COVER MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK Dating back over ten centuries, the British monarchy is an institution that inspires curiosity, controversy and fascination. This fall, a offers you Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work, an intimate look behind the velvet curtain to reveal what life is really like as a member of the House of Windsor. In the year of her 80 th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II granted the filmmakers an exclusive look inside the modern monarchy. In this unique series, viewers join the Queen and the rest of Britain’s most famous family as they travel abroad, work at the palace and meet people from all walks of life.
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The programs follow the Queen as she visits the first permanent British settlement in the U.S. and spends time with President Bush at the White House. Back in England, the series goes inside Buckingham Palace for exclusive interviews with members of the royal family, preparations for elaborate formal occasions and a behind-the-scenes look at the royal kitchens, royal wine cellar and royal car fleet, and the jobs of footmen, ladies in waiting, the yeoman guard and the crown jeweler. The episodes are: • “The State Visit” How do American hosts entertain a monarch who has visited nearly every country on earth and dined with ten U.S. presidents over the course of her 55-year reign? “The State Visit” follows the elaborate preparations as four localities get ready for a visit from the Queen. • “Headquarters” Buckingham Palace’s 650 rooms form the nerve center of the British monarchy. It’s from here that the Queen directs the business of the royal family, entertains heads of state and conducts her private life. “Headquarters” goes beyond the palace gates for a rare glimpse inside. • “Head of State” leads you through the elaborate state opening of Parliament – from the secret removal of the crown jewels from their Tower of London vault, to the moment when the House of Commons slams the door in the face of the Queen’s representative, to the eventual conclusion when the rowdy Commons stand before their queen. Changing of the Guard
• “The Queen and Us” In rural Northumberland, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and get a tour from a local organic farmer. The Queen removes her shoes for a ceremony at a Hindu temple, eats Kashmiri curry and hosts tea at Buckingham Palace for 40,000 lucky invitees. • “Inside the Firm” To handle 4,000 state visits, balls, school dedications, nursing home visits and charity events, the Queen depends on her husband, her children, cousins and now a new generation of grandchildren. The series concludes with the Queen’s children and grandchildren – including Princes William and Harry – frankly discussing the roles they were born into and the challenges of royal life.
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PROGRAM INDEX
CAPITOL REPORT
ELVIS LIVES: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Saturdays 9:30pm (17)
Sat 11/29 10pm (2)
Mon 11/24 7pm (17)
Sun 10/19 7pm (17)
CATHERINE THE GREAT
EVERYDAY HEROES: JOHN TURNIPSEED Sat 10/11 10pm (17)
Wed 10/1 7pm (17)
Part One Wed 10/1 8pm (2), Thu 10/2 8pm (17) Part Two Wed 10/1 9pm (2), Thu 10/2 9pm (17)
FAMILY MATTERS: BREAKING THE CYCLE NOW
Saturdays 5pm, Through 11/22 (2)
Sun 10/5 4pm (2), Sun 10/12 3pm (17)
FARMHOUSES IN THE HEARTLAND: THE DEATH OF THE DREAM
Fridays 7pm; Sundays 9:30am (2), Saturdays 7pm (17)
Sun 11/30 4pm (2)
Mon 10/13 7pm; Sat 11/29 2pm (17)
Campaign Collectables Sun 10/12 noon (2) Exploring Northfield Sun 11/23 1:30pm (2)
Sun 10/26 11pm (17)
FLUID POWER: A FORCE FOR CHANGE
Dissonance and Harmony: Arabic Music Goes West Sun 11/2 10pm (2), Mon 11/3 8pm (17)
Sun 10/5 noon (2), Sat 10/11 1pm (17), Sun 10/19 2pm (2), Thu 11/6 7pm; Sat 11/29 10pm (17), Sat 11/29 4pm (2)
FLYING THE SECRET SKY
Mon 11/10 7pm (17)
Wed 11/12 9pm (2), Thu 11/13 7pm (17), Sun 11/16 9:30pm (2)
Fri 11/21 7pm (17)
Sat 10/4 10pm (17)
Mon–Fri 10:30pm (17)
Interlochen Arts Academy Chamber Orchestra Fri 10/3 9:30pm (17)
Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Who? Mon 10/6 8pm (2), Tue 10/7 7pm (17) Nixon Mon 10/13 8pm (2), Tue 10/14 7pm (17) John and Abigail Adams Thu 10/16 8pm (2) LBJ - Part 1 Mon 10/20 8pm (2), Tue 10/21 8pm (17) LBJ - Part 2 Mon 10/27 8pm (2), Tue 10/28 8pm (17) Influenza 1918 Tue 11/4 8pm (17) Alexander Hamilton Mon 11/10 8pm (2), Tue 11/11 8pm (17) Oswald's Ghost Mon 11/17 8pm (2), Tue 11/18 8pm (17)
Mon–Thurs 10pm, Starting 10/7 (2)
A-D 1421: THE YEAR CHINA DISCOVERED AMERICA? Sun 10/12 2pm (2), Thu 10/16 8pm (17)
22ND CENTURY AFRICA TREK ALMANAC
ALMANAC: HANDS-ON HISTORY AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS
AMERICA'S VETERANS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE AMERICAN DREAM UNDER FIRE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN MASTERS
Cary Grant: A Class Apart Wed 11/19 9pm; Sat 11/22 10:30pm (2) Good Ol' Charles Schulz Wed 11/26 9pm (2)
AMIRI BARAKA: THE POWER OF THE WORD
CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS
CELTIC THUNDER
CELTIC WOMAN - A NEW JOURNEY A CENTURY OF SEASONS: THE ELOISE BUTLER WILDFLOWER GARDEN AND BIRD SANCTUARY CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR LIFE CHARLES AT 60: Memories of a prince CHARLIE ROSE CHEF!
CHEF!: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1993 A Bird in the Hand Mon 10/20 10pm (2)
CIKALA MAKA ANISHNABE BECOMING MEDIAWISE Sun 11/23 6:30pm (17)
CLOSE THE GAP
Class Disparities Sun 10/5 6pm (17) Place Disparities Sun 10/5 6:30pm (17) Making Change Sun 10/5 7pm (17)
COMING HOME: SUPPORTING YOUR SOLDIER Sat 11/8 10pm (17)
Sun 10/12 9pm; Sat 11/15 10pm (17)
COOK'S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
Mondays 7pm; Saturdays 7pm (2)
COUSINS
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI Saturdays 2:30pm (2)
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Mon–Thurs 10:30pm (2)
ART WOLFE'S TRAVELS TO THE EDGE
EMERGING HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Sun 10/5 8:30pm (17)
FINDING THE PASSION TO LEAD Sun 11/2 8pm (17) Sat 10/4 9pm (17) Thu 11/6 9pm (2)
FRANKIE LAINE: AN AMERICAN DREAMER FROM THE TOP AT CARNEGIE HALL FRONTLINE
On Our Watch Wed 10/1 9pm (17) The Choice 2008 Tue 10/14 8pm (2), Thu 10/23 8pm (17), Sun 10/26 4pm; Mon 11/3 8pm (2) Heat Tue 10/21 8pm (2) The War Briefing Tue 10/28 9pm (2), Wed 10/29 9pm (17) The Storm Wed 11/5 9pm (17) The Hugo Chavez Show Tue 11/25 9pm (2)
GERMANS IN AMERICA
Into the Promised Land Tue 11/4 7pm (17) The Price of Freedom Tue 11/11 7pm (17) Little Germanies Tue 11/18 7pm (17) A People Disappears Tue 11/25 7pm (17)
Saturdays at noon (2)
GETTING RIGHT WITH AIDS
First Primates Tue 10/14 11pm (2) The Monkeys Tue 10/21 11pm (2) The Apes Tue 10/28 11pm (2)
GHOSTS ON THE UNDERGROUND
Memory Fri 10/24 9pm (17) Landscape Fri 10/31 9pm (17) Community Fri 11/7 9pm (17)
GLOBE TREKKER
CRAFT IN AMERICA
Sun 11/16 7pm (17)
Sun 11/2 9pm; Wed 11/5 11pm (2), Fri 11/7 7pm (17)
GLOBAL VOICES
Father Roy: Inside the School of Assassins Mon 10/27 7pm (17)
Thu 11/20 7pm (17)
Fri 11/28 7pm (2)
Venezuela Thu 10/2 11pm (2) Southwest Australia Sat 10/4 4pm; Thu 10/9 11pm (2) El Salvador & Honduras Sat 10/11 4pm; Thu 10/16 11pm (2) Greek Islands Sat 10/18 4pm; Thu 10/23 11pm (2) Tibet Sat 10/25 4pm; Thu 10/30 11pm (2) Malawi & Zambia Sat 11/1 4pm; Thu 11/6 11pm (2) Los Angeles City Guide Sat 11/8 4pm; Thu 11/13 11pm (2) Venice City Guide Sat 11/15 4pm; Thu 11/20 11pm (2) Alps & Lapland Sat 11/22 4pm; Thu 11/27 11pm (2)
Sundays 10:30pm (17)
Sun 10/12 1:30pm (17), Sun 11/30 6pm (2)
Sun 10/26 noon–4pm (2)
Sundays 11pm, Starting 11/2 (17)
Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2008 Wed 10/29 8pm (2), Thu 10/30 8pm (17)
Saturdays 3pm (2)
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Wed 10/8 7pm; Sat 10/11 3pm (17), Sun 10/19 4pm (2)
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT - ALASKA'S WRANGELL - ST. ELIAS
Fri 11/14 9:30pm (17)
Fri 11/21 9:30pm (17)
BALLYCASTLE
BBC WORLD NEWS Mon–Fri 10pm (17)
BEAUX ARTS AT 50 BELAHDAN
BELIEFS ABOUT POVERTY Sat 11/8 8pm (17)
BEST OF MASTERPIECE THEATRE Fri 11/28 7pm (17)
THE BIG SHOW Lifeboat Sat 10/4 8pm (2) Twelve Angry Men Sat 10/4 9:45pm (2) Wall Street Sat 10/11 8pm (2) The Great Escape Sat 10/18 8pm (2) Von Ryan's Express Sat 10/25 8pm (2) A Shot in the Dark Sat 11/1 8pm (2) Three Coins in a Fountain Sat 11/8 8pm (2) What's Up, Doc? Sat 11/8 9:45pm (2) The Searchers Sat 11/15 8pm (2) The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! Sat 11/15 10pm (2) Auntie Mame Sat 11/22 8pm (2)
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL Fridays 9pm (2)
BRAIN FITNESS 2: SIGHT AND SOUND Sat 11/29 12:30pm; Sun 11/30 8:30pm (17), Sun 11/30 noon (2)
BRULE, LIVE AT MT. RUSHMORE: A CONCERT FOR RECONCILIATION OF THE CULTURES Sun 11/16 8pm (17) www.tpt.org • a
CULTIVATING LIFE Saturdays at 1pm, Ending 10/25 (2)
DAKOTA CONFLICT
DANIEL O'DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND DIVERSITY IN FOCUS
DOME CAR MAGIC: A HISTORY OF RAILROAD DOME CARS
GREAT PEKING TO PARIS EXPEDITION GREAT PERFORMANCES
GREATEST GENERATION FILM SHOWCASE 3
Fri 10/10 9:30pm (17)
Sun 11/9 8pm (17)
Sundays 5:30pm (17)
Sun 11/9 7pm (17)
DONNA'S DAY STARRING DONNA ERICKSON
E-J EASTENDERS Fridays 10:30pm–mid (2), Saturdays 5–6pm; Sundays 5pm (17)
ECHO
Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Sat 10/4 11pm (17) Mass Dispensing of Medicine Sat 10/11 11pm (17) Preventing Seasonal Flu Sat 10/18 11pm; Sat 10/25 11pm (17) Hepatitis B Sun 10/19 8pm; Sun 10/26 8pm; Sat 11/22 10pm; Sat 11/22 11pm (17) Mass Dispensing of Medicine Sat 11/1 11pm (17) Special Education Help for Young Children Sat 11/8 11pm; Sat 11/15 11pm (17) Winter Safety Sun 11/23 7pm; Sun 11/23 8pm (17)
Election night 2008: A NewsHour special report Tue 11/4 8pm (2)
GREATEST GENERATION SHOWCASE 2: THE WAR GREEN CITIES: LEADING THE WAY Sun 10/26 6pm (17)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS: THE BEST OF THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS SHOWS Sun 11/30 7:30pm (2)
HEALTH CARE: MODELS FOR CHANGE Sat 10/25 10pm (17)
HEALTH, CARE AND YOU Sat 10/4 10:30pm; Sat 10/25 10:30pm (17)
HENRY A. WALLACE Tue 10/21 7pm (17)
THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL Thu 10/30 9pm (2)
THE HISTORY PROJECT Secrets of Ancient Peru Wed 10/8 8pm (2)
HOMELAND: FOUR PORTRAITS OF NATIVE ACTION Wed 11/26 9pm (17)
HOMELESS YOUTH: FINDING HOME
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PROGRAM INDEX Sat 11/22 8pm (17)
HOMETIME
Saturdays 5:30pm (2)
HONOR MOST PROUD Wed 11/5 9:30pm (2), Mon 11/17 9:30pm (17)
HOODO MISE HADIMO: BECOMING MEDIAWISE Sun 10/12 7:30pm; Sat 11/22 8:30pm (17)
HOW ALCOHOL CAME TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN Sun 11/23 6pm (17)
IN THE LIFE
Civil Rites & Civil Rights Tue 10/7 11pm; Tue 11/4 11pm (2)
INDEPENDENT LENS
The Creek Runs Red Mon 10/6 7pm (17) The Last Cowboy Sun 10/19 11:30pm (2) A Family at War Mon 10/20 7pm (17) Chicago 10 Wed 10/22 9pm; Sun 10/26 11pm (2), Mon 10/27 8pm (17) Dinner with Musharraf Sun 11/2 11pm (2), Mon 11/3 9pm (17) Miss Navajo Mon 11/3 7pm (17) Knee Deep Sun 11/9 10:30pm (2), Mon 11/10 8pm (17) Lioness Sun 11/16 10:30pm (2), Mon 11/17 8pm (17) March Point Sun 11/23 11pm (2), Mon 11/24 9pm (17)
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE MEMORIES Mon 11/10 9:30pm (17)
INDIAN WOMEN: STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE Sat 11/15 8pm (17)
INDIQUE: UNTOLD STORIES OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA Bollywood Calling! Sun 10/19 9pm (17) Contemporary India Travel Special Sun 10/26 9pm (17) Indian Style Sun 11/2 9pm (17)
INSIDE THE BOARDROOM: JILL LAJDZIAK Sun 10/26 7pm (17)
INSIDE THE HANDY WRITERS' COLONY Thu 10/30 7pm (17)
JOHN DENVER: A SONG'S BEST FRIEND Mon 10/13 8:30pm; Sat 11/29 8pm (17)
JOINING FORCES
Home Again Sat 11/8 10:30pm (17)
JOURNEYMAN Sun 10/5 8pm (17)
K-M KEEPING UP APPEARANCES - THE MEMOIRS OF HYACINTH BUCKET Mon, Tues, Thur 10pm 11/17–11/27 (2)
THE KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS The 2005 Mark Twain Prize Sat 11/1 9:45pm (2) KHAT IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY Sun 10/12 7pm; Sat 11/8 9pm (17)
LA PLAZA - MARIA HINOJOSA: ONE-ON-ONE Paul Cuadros Mon 10/6 9:30pm (17)
LA SALUD, SU CUIDADO Y USTED Sat 10/11 10:30pm (17)
LA VIDA NO ES JUSTA Sat 10/18 9pm; Sun 11/16 7:30pm (17)
LOS LONELY BOYS COTTONFIELDS AND CROSSROADS Sat 10/11 10:05pm (2)
LOST TWIN CITIES II Sun 10/12 noon; Sat 11/29 3:30pm (17)
LOVE TRAIN: THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA Sat 11/29 8:30pm (2), Sun 11/30 7pm (17)
the MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Sun 10/19 7:30pm; Sat 11/22 9pm (17)
The Last Enemy - Part 1 Sun 10/5 8pm (2), Fri 10/10 8pm (17) The Last Enemy - Part 2 Sun 10/12 8pm (2, Fri 10/17 8pm (17) The Last Enemy - Part 3 Sun 10/19 8pm (2), Fri 10/24 8pm (17) The Last Enemy - Part 4 Sun 10/26 8pm (2), Fri 10/31 8pm (17) The Last Enemy - Part 5 Sun 11/2 8pm (2), Fri 11/7 8pm (17) God On Trial Sun 11/9 8pm (2), Fri 11/14 8pm (17) Filth Sun 11/16 8pm (2), Fri 11/21 8pm (17)
Wed 11/5 8pm; Sun 11/9 4:30pm (2)
Sputnik Declassified Wed 10/1 8pm (17), Mon 10/6 11pm (2) Arctic Dinosaurs Tue 10/7 7pm; Mon 10/13 11pm (2) Space Shuttle Disaster Tue 10/14 7pm (2), Wed 10/15 8pm (17), Mon 10/20 11pm (2) Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives Tue 10/21 7pm (2), Wed 10/22 8pm (17), Mon 10/27 11pm (2) Hunting the Hidden Dimension Tue 10/28 7pm (2) Volcano Under the City Wed 10/29 11pm (2) Hunting the Hidden Dimension Tue 10/28 7pm (2), Wed 10/29 8pm (17), Mon 11/3 11pm (2) Deadly Ascent Tue 11/4 7pm (2), Wed 11/5 8pm (17) Missing in MIG Alley Thu 11/6 8pm; Mon 11/10 11pm (2) Alien from Earth Tue 11/11 7pm (2), Wed 11/12 8pm (17), Mon 11/17 11pm (2) The Bible's Buried Secrets Tue 11/18 7pm (2), Wed 11/19 8pm (17), Sun 11/23 4pm (2) Ocean Animal Emergency Tue 11/25 7pm (2), Wed 11/26 8pm (17)
Sun 11/16 9:30pm (17)
Fridays 8:30pm (2)
Innovation Sat 10/4 8pm (17) Education Sat 10/11 8pm (17) Environment Sun 11/23 9pm (17)
Sun 10/12 8pm (17)
Sun 11/9 6:30pm (17)
Sun 11/2 7pm (17)
Sat 11/1 8pm (17)
In the Family Sun 10/5 10:30pm (2) Critical Condition Mon 10/6 8pm (17) Up the Yangtze Sun 10/12 10pm; Sun 10/12 12:30pm (2) Soldiers of Conscience Sun 10/19 10pm (2), Mon 10/20 8pm (17) Standing Silent Nation Wed 11/19 11pm (2)
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
The Shadow in the North Fri 10/3 8pm (17)
MASTERPIECE SPECIAL
The Unseen Alistair Cooke Sun 11/23 8pm (2), Fri 11/28 8pm (17)
MEDAL OF HONOR
METH: SHADOW ACROSS AMERICA MINNESOTA AT 150: REAL AND IMAGINED
MINNESOTA NATIVE SHOWCASE MINNESOTA SPEAKS: 3RD DISTRICT DEBATE MINNESOTA WORKFORCE: FACES OF THE FUTURE Sun 10/5 7:30pm (17)
MINNESOTA'S NORTH SHORE Wed 10/8 9pm; Thu 11/6 9pm (17)
MINNOVATION: THE GEEK AND THE WEATHERMAN
LAWRENCE WELK'S TV TREASURES Sat 11/29 6pm (17)
LIDIA'S ITALY: SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS RECIPES Sun 11/30 3pm (17)
LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Gil Shaham and Orpheus at the Penthouse Sun 11/23 noon (2)
LIVING ARTFULLY WITH SANDRA MAGSAMEN Fri 10/17 9pm (17)
LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING SOLUTIONS Sun 11/16 6pm (17)
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OLD MINNESOTA: SONG OF THE NORTH STAR OPIUM USE IN TRADITIONAL HMONG CULTURE Sun 11/16 9pm (17)
OUTDOOR RECREATION IN DECLINE P.O.V.
PANDA TALES
Sun 11/30 3pm (2), Sun 11/30 6pm (17)
Sun 10/12 6pm (17)
PATH TO NUCLEAR FISSION: THE STORY OF LISE MEITNER AND OTTO HAHN
The State Visit (Parts 1 & 2) Wed 11/12 7pm (2), Thu 11/13 8pm (17) Headquarters/Head of State Wed 11/19 7pm (2), Thu 11/20 8pm (17) The Queen and Us/Inside The Firm Wed 11/26 7pm (2), Thu 11/27 8pm (17)
Wed 10/22 9pm (17)
MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
MULBERRY
Saturdays 6pm (17)
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
Sundays 10pm (17)
Wed 10/8 9pm (2)
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
Tue 11/4 8pm (2)
Mon-Fri 5:30pm (2)
MARY HANSON SHOW
MOVING THE DEBATE ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
LATINOS '08
NEWSHOUR ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE (2008)
Thu 10/9 8pm (2) Sun 10/12 4pm (2)
Sat 10/11 9pm (17)
THE LAST 6%: TREASURING OUR OPEN SPACES
The Cheetah Orphans Sun 11/2 7pm (2) Clever Monkeys Sun 11/9 7pm (2) American Eagle Sun 11/16 7pm (2) The Wolf that Changed America Sun 11/23 7pm (2) Sharkland Tue 11/25 8pm (2)
Sat 10/18 8pm; Sun 11/2 6pm (17) A Musical Evening Wed 10/1 10pm (2) An Unexpected Visit Thu 10/2 10pm (2)
MYSTERY!
Miss Marple, Series III: Towards Zero Sun 11/23 9pm (2)
N-R NATURE Dogs that Changed the World, Pt. 2 - Dogs By Design Sun 10/5 7pm (2) The Beauty of Ugly Sun 10/12 7pm (2) Parrots in the Land of Oz Sun 10/19 7pm (2) White Falcon, White Wolf Sun 10/26 7pm (2
PAUL ANKA: ROCK SWINGS - LIVE IN MONTREAL Fri 11/14 7pm (17)
PBS NEWSHOUR DEBATES 2008: A SPECIAL REPORT Vice Presidential Debate Thu 10/2 8pm (2) Second Presidential Debate Tue 10/7 8pm (2) Third Presidential Debate Wed 10/15 8pm (2)
PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Variety Thu 11/27 8pm (2)
POVERTY END DATE: A FORUM Sat 10/25 8pm; Sat 11/15 8:30pm (17)
THE POWER OF THE ARTS
Sat 10/18 10pm; Sun 11/9 6pm (17)
PRICE OF FREEDOM Mon 10/20 9:30pm (17)
RAINY LAKE VOYAGEURS Mon 11/17 9:30pm (2), Tue 11/18 9:30pm (17)
RAISING CAIN Thu 10/9 8pm (17)
RAPE OF EUROPA Mon 11/24 8pm (2), Tue 11/25 8pm (17)
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HIGHLIGHTS O c to b e r 1 - 5
Masterpiece Contemporary: The Last Enemy
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n expatriate mathematician returns to England to find the nation transformed into a hyper-paranoid surveillance society, plagued by terrorists, fugitives and spies. Search-
ing for the truth about his brother’s mysterious death, he is catapulted into an international conspiracy – and a passionate love affair with his brother’s widow. The five-part thriller stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Atonement, To the Ends of the Earth) as Stephen Ezard, Anamaria Marinca (4 Months, 3 Weeks, & 2 Days) as the enigmatic and beautiful sister-in-law Yasim and Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty, Trainspotting) as rogue agent David Russell. 2 Sundays, October 5 - November 2, 8pm 17 Fridays, October 10 - November 7, 8pm
The This Old House Hour
Secrets of the Dead: Executed in Error
America's favorite home improvement series launches its 7th season! The Emmy Awardwinning This Old House airs in the first half of the hour and Ask This Old House experts answer viewers' questions in the second half-hour.
In 1910, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen was hanged for poisoning his wife. However, investigators have now found that the human remains discovered in Crippen's cellar were not those of his wife. Their investigation exposes a historic miscarriage of justice and poses uncomfortable questions about the police and prosecutors, who claimed to have solved the crime of the century.
2 Thursdays, 7pm; Saturdays, 6pm
Globe Trekker: Venezuela Join globe trekker Ian as he paraglides into the Andean city of Meridas, searches for anaconda in Hato Pinero, takes part in a fire-dancing ceremony in Chivacoa and visits a beauty pageant school with the reigning Miss Venezuela in Caracas. Explore the archipelago of Los Roques, trek through the rainforest region of Gran Sabana, and scale Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.
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Catherine the Great Explore the life of one of Russia’s most famous rulers, Catherine the Great. From a princess bride at the age of 15 to her role as the unchallenged Empress of Russia, discover what lay at the heart of this remarkable woman who was determined to make Russian the equal of any European power.
2 Wednesday, October 1, 7pm
Part One: 2 Wednesday, October 1, 8pm;
17 Thursday, October 2, 8pm Part Two: 2 Wednesday, October 1, 9pm; 17 Thursday, October 2, 9pm 7
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WED 10.1 SECRETS OF THE DEAD
EXECUTED IN ERROR Hawley Crippen was convicted of murdering his wife in 1910, but the evidence shows the body wasn’t hers.
CATHERINE THE gREAT
The education, disastrous marriage, love affair and rise to the throne of the Empress of Russia. (Part 1 of 2)
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THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
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PBS NEWSHOUR DEBATES 2008: A SPECIAL REPORT
WASHINgTON WEEK
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first halfhour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
VICE PRESIDENTIAl DEbATE Gwen Ifill moderates the vice presidential debate between the Democratic and Republican nominees, live from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
CATHERINE THE gREAT
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
The Empress rules with principles of reason and Enlightenment and tries to expand Russia’s borders. (Part 2 of 2)
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
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10:00
MULBERRY
MULBERRY
AN UNEXPECTED VISIT Miss Farnaby dreads the prospect of a visit from her sisters.
VIVA lAS POSSUMS Harold stages a 50’s weekend at Possum Lake.
10:30
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
EASTENDERS
11:00
SIMON SCHAMA’S POWER OF ART
gLOBE TREKKER
EASTENDERS
11:30
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A MUSICAl EVENING Miss Farnaby’s plan for a musical soiree at the manor look in danger of falling flat.
WEDDING bEllS Young Mr. Grace says he is going to marry one of the staff. Could it be Mrs. Slocombe?
REMbRANDT Rembrandt made heroic, dramatic and grand masterpieces out of a world of merchants and money.
WED 10.1 THE 22ND CENTURY
8:00
NOvA
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Sharon convinces Tom to stay.
Ian shows Pauline Lisa’s note.
7:30
9:00
VENEZUElA Ian paraglides into the Andean city of Meridas & takes part in a firedancing ceremony in Chivacoa.
Tom packs his bags.
EASTENDERS
Explores the dramatic changes that will be made possible by scientific and technological research.
8:30
GERMAN WEEK The staff tries to promote the sale of their goods by dressing up in German fashion.
THE RED gREEN SHOW
THUR 10.2 WALKINg THE BIBLE
GO FORTH: FROM CREATION TO AbRAHAM Bruce Feiler begins his odyssey to explore the Bible’s real settings. (Part 1 of 3)
CATHERINE THE gREAT
SPUTNIK DEClASSIFIED Details the missteps that made the U.S. lose to the Soviets in the first round of the space race.
The education, disastrous marriage, love affair and rise to the throne of the Empress of Russia. (Part 1 of 2)
FRONTLINE
CATHERINE THE gREAT
ON OUR WATCH Profiles activists traveling through refugee camps in Darfur to chronicle genocide.
FRI 1 0 . 3 ROSEMARY AND THYME
THE GOOSEbERRY bUSH The lady detectives find an abandoned baby in a garden. A neighboring artist is found murdered.
MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
THE SHADOW IN THE NORTH Seemingly unconnected events set young sleuth Sally Lockhart on the trail of an evil mystery.
The Empress rules with principles of reason and Enlightenment and tries to expand Russia’s borders. (Part 2 of 2)
FROM THE TOP AT CARNEgIE HALL INTERlOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY CHAMbER ORCHESTRA
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Noon 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30
S AT 1 0.4 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN SOUTHERN REGIONAL RECIPES
THE VICTORY GARDEN Learn about dark plants.
The art of creating perfect bonsai.
RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
VENICE SIDETRIPS
SMART TRAVELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAXA VANCOUVER & VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI
3:30
WILD CHRONICLES
5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30
12:00A 12:30
The IRA expert shares strategies viewers can implement to safeguard their retirement savings.
INDIA: ALLAHABAD AND VARANASI
Mountain climbers search for Shangri-La.
GLOBE TREKKER
SOUTHWEST AUSTRALIA Estelle Bingham enjoys the food and wine festival in Adelaide.
CELTIC THUNDER
Five amazing male vocalists celebrate Celtic heritage.
AFRICA TREK
THE GRAND DEPARTURE
HOMETIME
ASHLAR PAVER PATIO
the THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Mario Batali grills lamb in wine country. Gwyneth Paltrow hikes the Camino de Santiago.
NATURE
TUCSON, AZ A pageant of prized possessions includes two Picassodesigned vases.
Dogs That Changed The World As we transform the many breeds of dogs, we change our relationship with them and theirs with us. (Part 2 of 2)
THE BIG SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
LIFEBOAT Eight people try to survive on a lifeboat after their ship was sunk by Nazi torpedos. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. (96 minutes)
THE LAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 1 of 5)
(9:45) THE BIG SHOW TWELVE ANGRY MEN Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman star in this tense courtroom drama about one juror determined to sway the opinions of a jury. (95 minutes)
IN A MONASTARY GARDEN The ladies realize they could be in serious danger.
11:00 11:30
STAY RICH FOREVER & EVER WITH ED SLOTT
Revisit Roadshow favorites.
ART WOLFE’S TRAVELS TO THE EDGE
5:00
Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses how to optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
CULTIVATING LIFE
3:00 4:00 4:30
SUN 10.5 CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
(11:25) THE RED GREEN SHOW The men sell rusty food cans left over from the Y2K scare.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PRESENTS HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS festival
ROSEMARY AND THYME
P.O.V.
IN THE FAMILY Filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces her deepest fears when she tests positive for the breast cancer gene.
WIDE ANGLE
HEART OF DARFUR
S AT 1 0.4
SUN 10.5
5:00P
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
5:30
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRING DONNA ERICKSON
the LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
CLOSE THE GAP
6:00
Tom packs his bags. Sharon convinces Tom to stay.
6:30
MUSICAL MASTERPIECES George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
7:00
ALMANAC
7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Ian shows Pauline Lisa’s note. SUNDAY DINNER BASICS
CLASS DISPARITIES
CLOSE THE GAP
PLACE DISPARITIES Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
CLOSE THE GAP
MAKING CHANGE
MINNESOTA WORKFORCE: FACES OF THE FUTURE MN’s workforce needs immigrants.
MINNESOTA AT 150: REAL AND IMAGINED INNOVATION
JOURNEYMAN
Documentary about male culture in America.
FAMILY MATTERS: BREAKING THE CYCLE NOW FLUID POWER: A FORCE FOR CHANGE
Fluid power research.
WATERGATE REVISITED: LAWYER ETHICS
Four attorneys revisit Wategate.
CAPITOL REPORT
Update on current Capitol issues.
AMERICAN DREAM UNDER FIRE
MARY HANSON SHOW
HEALTH, CARE AND YOU
BELAHDAN
ECHO
SOMALI MEDIA
Can manufactured housing reduce poverty? Healthcare through an African American perspective.
TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Public health info in six languages.
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Experts discuss health & social issues. Middle Eastern variety talk show. Highlights MN’s Somali people.
VIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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MON 1 0 . 6 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
SAlT lAKE CITY, UT Great finds include a Utah landscape painting and documents recounting Mormon actor Philip Margetts.
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
JIMMY CARTER:JIMMY WHO? The former peanut farmer and one-term governor of Georgia captures the White House in 1976.
9:00
9:30
NOVA: Arctic Dinosaurs
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ne of the most critically acclaimed shows on television returns for its
10:00
35th season. NOVA kicks off its fall schedule with an examination of di-
nosaurs discovered in the Artic region. How is it that dinosaurs managed to survive and even thrive in the gloom of the dark and frigid polar regions?
10:30
This is one of today's most intriguing, little-known enigmas in paleontology. Now, a unique field expedition, covered exclusively by NOVA, will set out
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INDEPENDENT LENS
2 Tuesday, October 7, 7pm; Monday, October 13, 11pm
American Experience:
Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Who? Witness the ascent of an ambitious country boy from a peanut farm in Georgia, to the Oval Office. Examine President Jimmy Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970s, the role religion played in his career and his post-White House years.
2 Monday, October 6, 8pm 17 Tuesday, October 7, 7pm
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SPUTNIK DEClASSIFIED Details the missteps that made the U.S. lose to the Soviets in the first round of the space race.
for Alaska's North Slope to defrost a jackpot of new fossil clues.
Los Lonely Boys:
Cottonfields and Crossroads After a childhood of playing cantinas and honky tonks, Los Lonely Boys have rocked their way to the top of the American music industry. Documentary filmmaker Hector Galan fuses live performances, imagery of West Texas and personal stories in this musical journey.
2 Saturday, October 11, 10:05pm
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge Revel in the beauty of awe-inspiring landscapes and the unique animals and people that inhabit them in Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe’s second season premier.
2 Saturdays, Starting October 11, 3pm
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The Big Show: Wall Street A young and impatient stockbroker, played by Charlie Sheen, is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information. Michael Douglas won an Academy Award for his role as Gordon Gekko, the ruthless corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing.
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8:30
MON 1 0 . 6 THE CREEK RUNS RED A town facing serious health risks and age-old racial tensions between Indian and white society.
P.O.v.
CRITICAl CONDITION The struggles of four critically ill Americans showcase the nation’s growing health care crisis.
9:00
9:30
LA PLAzA - MARIA HINOJOSA: ONE-ON-ONE PAUl CUADROS The award-winning investigative reporter discusses borders, racism and undocumented children.
2 Saturday, October 11, 8pm 10
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TUE 10.7 NOVA
WED 10.8
THUR 1 0 .9
FRI 1 0 .1 0
ARCTIC DINOSAURS Researchers combine extreme engineering and perilous fossil hunting in Alaska’s North Slope.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
AZTEC MASSACRE Forensic and archeological techniques explain how a group of Spanish colonists met their gruesome end.
the THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
ALMANAC
pbs newshour debate 2008: a special report
the HISTORY PROJECT
the MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
WASHINGTON WEEK
second presidential debate The second presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama features undecided voters posing questions to the candidates. Tom Brokaw moderates the debate, live from Nashville, Tennessee.
SECRETS OF ANCIENT PERU Archaeologists excavate newly discovered Moche tombs in the desert of Northern Peru.
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
The story of Columbus’ Atlantic crossing and his first encounter with indigenous peoples are recreated.
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
LATINOS ‘08
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
A look at how candidates & advocacy groups are trying to attract this group of voters.
CHEF!
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
CHEF!
CHEF!
THE RED GREEN SHOW
PERSONNEL Gareth Blackstock is the executive chef at Le Chateau Anglais, and he is infuriated when management cuts his budget.
BEYOND THE PASS Gareth and wife Janice are presented the opportunity to purchase Le Chateau Anglais.
SUBJECT TO CONTRACT To raise the profile of his restaurant, Gareth opens his kitchen to the press.
THE GHOST OF POSSUM LODGE Mike tries to catch a ghost.
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
EASTENDERS
GLOBE TREKKER
EASTENDERS
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER Tensions run high when remodeling forces the ladies’ department to move into the gentlemen’s.
IN THE LIFE
Documentary stories from the GLBT experience.
NEW LOOK The floor promotes the Great Gatsby style, complete with appropriate musical accompaniment.
SIMON SCHAMA’S POWER OF ART
DAVID The pictures of Jacques-Louis David were speeches in form and color that shocked and inspired.
CHRISTMAS CRACKER 1975 The holidays are at hand and the staff dress up to try to boost sales.
SOUTHWEST AUSTRALIA Estelle Bingham races in Goolwa’s boat festival and enjoys the food and wine festival in Adelaide.
SHORT LIST
TUE 10.7 JIMMY CARTER: JIMMY WHO? The former peanut farmer and one-term governor of Georgia captures the White House in 1976.
Lisa leaves Mark.
EASTENDERS
FILMS FROM FRANCE AND IRELAND In a French farmhouse, a woman makes pie for her true love in the movie “Tarte aux Pommes.”
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Mark turns on Lisa.
Janine persuades Billy to track down Trevor.
WED 10.8 the AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW A tribute band performs Pink Floyd classics.
THUR 1 0 .9 WALKING THE BIBLE
A COAT OF MANY COLORS: THE ISRAELITES IN EGYPT Retraces Joseph’s path after his brothers sold him into bondage. (Part 2 of 3)
RAISING CAIN
Based on the book of the same name and hosted by the author, Michael Thompson, this special examines the lives of young boys in America.
FRI 1 0 .1 0 ROSEMARY AND THYME
IN A MONASTARY GARDEN When a woman is murdered in an herb garden the two ladies realize they could be in serious danger.
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE LAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 1 of 5)
MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE
Bring the natural splendors of the North Shore into your home with this stunning video by renowned nature photographer Craig Blacklock.
DOME CAR MAGIC: A HISTORY OF RAILROAD DOME CARS
Chronicles the history of those glamorous railroad sightseeing cars, from Burlington’s 1945 Silver Dome to full-length domes.
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Noon 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30
AUTUMN SUPPER
THE vICTORY gARDEN Discover soft-scaping.
CULTIvATINg LIFE
Harvesting heirloom apples.
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA SHANGHAI
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI Revisit Roadshow favorites.
3:30
WILD CHRONICLES
5:00 5:30
El SAlVADOR & HONDURAS Brianna visits the Mayan ruins of Copan and the Izalco and Guazapa volcanoes.
12:00A
5:00P 5:30 6:00
THE MAgNIFICENT vOYAgE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
The story of Columbus’ Atlantic crossing and his first encounter with indigenous peoples are re-created.
AFRICA TREK HOMETIME
bOUlDER WATERFAll
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
11:30
Introduces the controversial theory of British author Gavin Menzies, who has devoted nine years to proving that China discovered America.
THE RAINbOW NATION
7:00
10:00
1421: THE YEAR CHINA DISCOvERED AMERICA?
Photographing the snow leopard.
gLOBE TREKKER
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
9:00
P.O.v.
UP THE YANGTZE China’s massive Three Gorges Dam is altering the landscape and the lives of people along the river.
JAPAN: HOKKAIDO AND HONSHU
6:00
8:00
CAMPAIGN COllECTAblES
RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE
4:30
SUN 10.12 ALMANAC: HANDS-ON HISTORY
bURGUNDY: PROFOUND FRANCE
3:00 4:00
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
Gwyneth Paltrow & Mark Bittman dig for some of the world’s best shellfish in Galicia.
NATURE
TUCSON, AZ Hidden treasures include a Navajo chief’s blanket and a brooch by Jose DeRivero.
THE bEAUTY OF UGlY From frogfish and hagfish, learn how and why “ugly” can be beautiful even when it isn’t pretty.
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
WAll STREET Michael Douglas is a greedy corporate raider who takes a stockbroker, Charlie Sheen, under his wing. (124 minutes)
THE lAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 2 of 5)
ROSEMARY AND THYME
THREE lEGS GOOD The ladies adopt a bereaved dog who may help solve a mystery. (10:05) LOS LONELY BOYS
P.O.v.
COTTONFIELDS AND CROSSROADS
UP THE YANGTZE China’s massive Three Gorges Dam is altering the landscape and the lives of people along the river.
(11:35) THE RED gREEN SHOW Lodge members sneak off to the charity casino.
SHORT LIST
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
WIDE ANgLE
Three Mexican American brothers create a unique sound, melding early San Angelo music with “Texican.”
R.E.M.
SAT 10.11
FIlMS FROM THE USA, GERMANY, FRANCE AND CANADA
JAPAN'S AbOUT-FACE
SUN 10.12
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
MINNOvATION: THE gEEK AND THE WEATHERMAN
Mark turns on Lisa. Lisa leaves Mark.
6:30
FASHIONS & HITS THROUGH THE YEARS Chronicles changes in fashion coupled with changing musical styles.
7:00
ALMANAC
Janine persuades Billy. ZING INTO SPRING
Geek Squad founder & meteorologist Paul Douglas discuss how innovation is seen as a new currency of business.
KHAT IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
Explore Khat, an herb indigenous to Africa.
MINNESOTA AT 150: REAL AND IMAgINED
OLD MINNESOTA: SONg OF THE NORTH STAR
AMIRI BARAKA: THE POWER OF THE WORD
9:30
THE LAST 6%: TREASURINg OUR OPEN SPACES CAPITOL REPORT
10:00
EvERYDAY HEROES: JOHN TURNIPSEED
MARY HANSON SHOW
LA SALUD, SU CUIDADO Y USTED
BELAHDAN
ECHO
SOMALI MEDIA
7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00
10:30 11:00 11:30
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SAT 10.11 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
EDUCATION
HOODO MISE HADIMO: BECOMINg MEDIAWISE Helps parents understand the power of media. A musical hike through the history of the Gopher State, featuring original music by Warren Nelson. Black Arts poet Amiri Baraka reads from his work & discusses writing, politics & the Black experience.
Update on current Capitol issues.
A profile of an individual success story. Healthcare options. In Spanish.
MASS DISPENSING OF MEDICINE Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues. Middle Eastern variety talk show. Highlights MN’s Somali people.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 13-19
Frontline: The Choice 2008
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t is one of the most memorable presidential elections in decades. It is a race that pits the iconoclast John McCain against the newcomer Barack Obama; the heroic
former prisoner of war against the first African‑American major party nominee. For two hours, the 20th‑anniversary broadcast of "The Choice" examines the rich personal and political biographies of these men and goes behind the headlines to discover how they arrived at this moment and what their very different candidacies say about America. 2 Tuesday, October 14, 8pm; Sunday, October 26, 4pm 17 Thursday, October 23, 8pm
Cousins: First Primates Charlotte Uhlenbroek hosts this comprehensive threepart natural history of primates, humankind's closest relatives. The series investigates the full spectrum of primate diversity, from bush-babies to great apes, revealing their incredible range of fascinating behaviors.
2 Tuesdays, October 14-28, 11 pm
American Experience: John and Abigail Adams Relying heavily on the extraordinary correspondence between the second president and his wife, this joint biography sheds light not only on the characters of two remarkable people, but also on the tumultuous times through which they lived. This is a window into the revolutionary era, as well as an intimate look inside a marriage of true companions.
2 Thursday, October 16, 8pm
P.O.V.: Soldiers of Conscience
American Experience: Nixon One of the most controversial and enduring figures on the American political landscape, Richard Nixon was at the center of American politics for 25 years. “Nixon” explores the fateful combination of strengths and weaknesses that propelled him to the presidency, then brought him down in the face of likely impeachment in 1974.
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When is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to refuse? This film follows eight U.S. soldiers as they reveal their inner moral dilemmas. Made with official permission of the U.S. Army, the film transcends politics to explore the tension between spiritual values and military orders.
2 Sunday, October 19, 10pm 17 Monday, October 20, 8pm 13
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TUE 10.14
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
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AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
SAlT lAKE CITY, UT Treasures with local roots include a first edition copy of the third volume of Mormon scripture.
NIXON Nixon’s life and political career are chronicled, from his youth to his Presidency and resignation.
WED 10.15
THUR 1 0 . 1 6
SPACE SHUTTlE DISASTER Interviews with investigators and family members give a new look at NASA and the Columbia tragedy.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
DOPING FOR GOlD Reveals the secretive, Cold War world of East German athletes who were given dangerous steroids.
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
FRONTLINE
PBS NEWSHOUR DEBATE 2008: A SPECIAL REPORT
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
THE CHOICE 2008 The personal and political biographies of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are examined.
THIRD PRESIDENTIAl DEbATE Bob Scheiffer moderates this third seated debate focused on foreign policy live from Hofstra University, New York. Includes additional analysis from the NewsHour team.
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
JOHN AND AbIGAIl ADAMS Explores the lives of two remarkable people and the tumultuous times through which they lived.
9:00
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10:00
CHEF!
10:30
11:00
11:30
7:00P 7:30
ARCTIC DINOSAURS Researchers combine extreme engineering and perilous fossil hunting in Alaska’s North Slope.
M O N 10.13 FARMHOUSES IN THE HEARTLAND: THE DEATH OF THE DREAM
Weaves a tapestry combining images of vanishing farmhouses with stories of historians, farm experts, and people who lived “the dream” of life on the farm.
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9:00
CHEF!
FAME IS THE SPUR Janice arranges for Gareth to be featured on a television food program.
RICE AND PEAS Gareth has promised his father a Caribbean evening.
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
COUSINS
SIMON SCHAMA’S POWER OF ART
NO SAlE When the store opens earlier, the staff tries not to sell anything to avoid the longer hours.
NOvA
CHEF!
THE bIG CHEESE Gareth is thrown into a panic when a revered French chef reserves a table for lunch.
FIRST PRIMATES Before monkeys appeared, there were nocturnal primates. They evolved 66 million years ago, even before the dinosaurs became extinct. (Part 1 of 3)
TOP HAT AND TAIlS A ballroom dance contest has the Grace Brothers staff at their elegant best.
TURNER To Joseph Mallord William Turner, art was not a placebo. His paintings needed to wreak havoc.
TUE 10.14 AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
NIXON Nixon’s life and political career are chronicled, from his youth to his Presidency and resignation.
FORWARD MR. GRAINGER Mr. Grainger temporarily takes over Mr. Rumbold’s position, to Captain Peacock’s envy.
gLOBE TREKKER
El SAlVADOR & HONDURAS Brianna visits a banana plantation, the Mayan ruins of Copan and the Izalco and Guazapa volcanoes.
WED 10.15 WIRED SCIENCE
THUR 1 0 . 1 6 WALKINg THE BIBLE
Josh Davis of Wired magazine investigates an internet attack on Estonia’s banks & newspapers.
TOWARD THE PROMISED lAND: FORTY YEARS IN THE DESERT Explores the Sinai desert, said to be where God provided water and food for the Israelites. (Part 3 of 3)
NOvA
1421: THE YEAR CHINA DISCOvERED AMERICA?
SPACE SHUTTlE DISASTER Interviews with investigators and family members give a new look at NASA and the Columbia tragedy.
JOHN DENvER: A SONg’S BEST FRIEND
Introduces the controversial theory of British author Gavin Menzies, who has devoted nine years to proving that China discovered America.
Rare footage from concert performances of this acclaimed songwriter, performer and humanitarian.
WIDE ANgLE
JAPAN’S AbOUT-FACE A look at Japan’s National Defense Academy showcases the military’s new role in a post-war society.
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F RI 10. 17 ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
WASHINGTON WEEK
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
THE RED GREEN SHOW
THE CHAINSAW RACES Red strikes back at teens with loud car radios.
EASTENDERS
Square residents turn against Lisa for ditching Mark.
EASTENDERS
Laura wants Ian to make babies.
EASTENDERS
Trevor surprises Little Mo and Billy by agreeing to a divorce.
FRI 10. 17 ROSEMARY AND THYME
THREE LEGS GOOD When a psychiatrist is murdered, the ladies adopt his bereaved dog who may help solve the mystery.
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE LAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 2 of 5)
LIVING ARTFULLY WITH SANDRA MAGSAMEN
The acclaimed superstar of the gift industry motivates viewers to use their talents & imaginations.
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SAT 10.18 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
All-AMERICAN PICNIC
Edible gardens are making a comeback.
CULTIvATINg LIFE
Salt-tolerant plants are featured.
RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
FRANCE’S DORDOGNE
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA HONG KONG
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI
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WILD CHRONICLES
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AUSTRAlIA: ARNHEMlAND AND THE KIMbERlEY
Atlantic puffin populations are threatened.
gLOBE TREKKER
GREEK ISlANDS Megan samples the nightlife on Mykonos and explores the city of Akrotiri.
HOMETIME
bASEMENT HEADROOM
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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
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NATURE
PARROTS IN THE lAND OF OZ Rare and bizarre, colorful and intelligent, they are the most exotic birds on the island continent.
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE GREAT ESCAPE Steve McQueen stars in this thrill-packed adventure that blends top stars and a true-life WWII saga. (169 minutes)
THE lAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 3 of 5)
ROSEMARY AND THYME
ENTER TWO GARDENERS The ladies get in on the act when a member of a theater group shoots himself.
P.O.v.
(10:55) THE RED gREEN SHOW Buster Hadfield’s house burns down.
THE RED gREEN SHOW
Red strikes back at loud teens.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
bETTYE lAVETTE/PINETOP PERKINS
SOlDIERS OF CONSCIENCE Eight U.S. soldiers, some who have killed and some who said no, reveal their inner moral dilemmas.
INDEPENDENT LENS
THE lAST COWbOY Follow Vern Sager, a real American cowboy, through his hardscrabble life.
SAT 10.18
SUN 10.19
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EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
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EASTENDERS
Laura wants Ian to make babies.
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON UlTIMATE HAllOWEEN
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
ROADS, RAILS AND URBAN CHANgE
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SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali chat with Frank Gehry, the architect of the Guggenheim in Bilbao.
TUCSON, AZ Treasures include a collection of 1956 Olympics memorabilia.
10:00 11:00
A tribute band performs Pink Floyd classics.
AFRICA TREK
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
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THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW
GREAT ZIMbAbWE
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CHANgE YOUR BRAIN, CHANgE YOUR LIFE
Dr. Daniel G. Amen teaches how to optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
Revisit Roadshow favorites.
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE
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Suze shares insights into the complicated relationship women have with money.
THE vICTORY gARDEN
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SUN 10.19 SUzE ORMAN: WOMEN & MONEY
Square residents turn against Lisa.
HOORAY FOR HOllYWOOD The whole cast opens this tribute to the movies.
ALMANAC
Trevor surprises Little Mo.
The transportation history of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
EMERgINg HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
Emerging health solutions.
MOvINg THE DEBATE ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
ECHO
NO FEAR CPR: TAKE ACTION, SAvE LIvES Learn hands-only CPR.
Some of the best ideas come from Minnesota, especially when it comes to health care.
LA vIDA NO ES JUSTA
Knowing the facts about AIDS. In Spanish.
HEPATITIS b Public health info in six languages.
INDIQUE: UNTOLD STORIES OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA bOllYWOOD CAllING!
CAPITOL REPORT
Update on current Capitol issues.
POWER OF THE ARTS
MARY HANSON SHOW
HEALTH CARE AND YOU
BELAHDAN
The arts as a force for positive change.
Healthcare options. In Hmong.
ECHO
PREVENTING SEASONAl FlU Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues. Middle Eastern variety talk show.
SOMALI MEDIA
Highlights MN’s Somali people.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 20-26
Senate Race MN: 3 Big Moments
S
hare the three biggest moments that shaped the lives of Minnesota's leading candidates for U.S. Senate. Mary Lahammer gets access like few other report-
ers and tells the life stories of Norm Coleman and Al Franken like you've never seen before. Minnesota politics is never boring and this race is being watched by the entire nation - with the incumbent battling the comedian. This is an opportunity for Minnesota voters to really get to know the personalities behind the politics. 2 Wednesday, October 22, 8pm; Sunday, October 26, 10pm 17 Thursday, October 23, 7pm
Frontline: Heat Facing rising pressure from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is reshaping its approach to the environment, fundamentally transforming the politics of the debate. Producer Martin Smith travels the globe to size up the climate problem firsthand and to test what big business is really doing to solve one of the most urgent issues of our time.
2 Tuesday, October 21, 8pm
Second City: The First Family of Comedy This two-part retrospective tells the story of a phenomenon that changed the face of comedy forever and spawned some of the biggest names in comedy including: John Candy, John and Jim Belushi, Dan Akroyd, Tina Fey, Martin Short, Bill Murray, Mike Myers and many others. Part One: 2 Thursday, October 23, 8pm Part Two: 2 Thursday, October 23, 9pm; Saturday, October 25, 10 pm www.tpt.org • a
Nature: White Falcon, White Wolf On Canada's remote Ellesmere Island, the race is on for two remarkable species to raise their families: the enormous white gyr falcon, the largest and most powerful falcon in the world, and the rare Arctic wolf.
2 Sunday, October 26, 7pm
Great Peking to Paris Expedition On May 15, 2005 a crew of 15 – ten drivers and co-drivers and five support crew – set off in five 100 year-old cars on a 14,000 kilometer journey. It was to be a daring recreation of the Peking to Paris Raid and a journey that took them more than a third of the way around the globe.
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AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
SAlT lAKE CITY, UT Precious objects include golf clubs owned by George “Gix” Von Elm and 18th-century Chinese carvings.
lbJ Lyndon Johnson’s poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. (Part 1 of 2)
WED 10.22
THUR 1 0 . 2 3
PARAllEl WORlDS, PARAllEl lIVES Mark Oliver Everett of the band Eels learns about his father Hugh Everett, an influential physicist.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
HERCUlANEUM UNCOVERED Geo-archeologists chip away at soft rock to examine this city buried by a volcanic eruption.
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
FRONTLINE
SENATE RACE MN: 3 BIg MOMENTS
SECOND CITY: THE FIRST FAMILY OF COMEDY
INDEPENDENT LENS
SECOND CITY: THE FIRST FAMILY OF COMEDY
HEAT Martin Smith travels the globe to test what big business is doing to solve the climate problem.
9:00
Share three big moments in the lives of the leading candidates for U.S. Senate. Mary Lahammer tells the life stories of Norm Coleman and Al Franken like you’ve never seen before.
CHICAGO 10 Animation, archival footage and music are used to tell the story of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial.
9:30
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
Take a nostalgic look back at the famous improvisational theater group which changed the face of comedy forever. (Part 1 of 2)
Take a nostalgic look back at the famous improvisational theater group which changed the face of comedy forever. (Part 2 of 2)
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CHEF!
A bIRD IN THE HAND - CHRISTMAS SPECIAl 1993 Janice leads Gareth on a wild turkey chase in search of the perfect Christmas fare.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Gareth must find another chef as soon as possible.
TIME FlIES Janice tells Gareth there may soon be the pitter patter of tiny feet around Le Chateau.
10:30
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
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FIRE PRACTICE After a fire drill, attempts are made to turn the staff into escapists, anti-arsonists & paramedics.
SPACE SHUTTlE DISASTER Interviews with investigators and family members give a new look at NASA and the Columbia tragedy.
CHEF!
FIFTY YEARS ON When the staff celebrates Mrs. Slocombe’s birthday, they struggle to confirm her age.
COUSINS
THE MONKEYS Explores the next evolutionary step in monkey development. (Part 2 of 3)
11:30
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M O N 10.20 INDEPENDENT LENS
TUE 10.21
OH WHAT A TANGlED WEb Captain Peacock appears to be having an affair with Miss Hazlewood and is attacked by her father.
SIMON SCHAMA’S POWER OF ART
ROTHKO Mark Rothko’s painting fed on the commercial, urban energy that was New York in the 1940s & 1950s.
WED 10.22
gLOBE TREKKER
GREEK ISlANDS Megan samples the nightlife on Mykonos, hikes the Samaria Gorge and explores the city of Akrotiri.
THUR 1 0 . 2 3
A FAMIlY AT WAR When one American family loses their son in the Iraq war, their lives – and views – are irrevocably changed.
HENRY A. WALLACE
Explore the life of this quiet, prophetic intellectual – an Iowan, an editor, a scientist, a geneticist, an agronomist and a politician.
WIRED SCIENCE
SENATE RACE MN: 3 BIg MOMENTS
P.O.v.
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
NOvA
FRONTLINE
SOlDIERS OF CONSCIENCE Eight U.S. soldiers, some who have killed and some who said no, reveal their inner moral dilemmas.
9:00
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CHEF!
lbJ Lyndon Johnson’s poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. (Part 1 of 2)
A retired oceanographer discovers a giant garbage patch in the middle of the North Pacific Gyre.
PARAllEl WORlDS, PARAllEl lIVES Mark Oliver Everett of the band Eels learns about his father Hugh Everett, an influential physicist.
Share three big moments in the lives of the leading candidates for U.S. Senate. Mary Lahammer tells the life stories of Norm Coleman and Al Franken like you’ve never seen before.
THE CHOICE 2008 The personal and political biographies of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are examined.
PATH TO NUCLEAR FISSION: THE STORY OF LISE MEITNER
PRICE OF FREEDOM
Portrait of two people who revolutionized the history of science and the role of women in physics.
A small group of WWII POWs discuss the ghosts of their past in this emotional documentary.
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FRI 10.24 ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE THE BEST FOR YOUR CHILDREN
WASHINgTON WEEK
It’s fall once again – that means crisp air, back to school, and brand new shows for the kids in your life on a KIDS.
NOW ON PBS
As parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers, you want the very best for your children, and that’s what a KIDS offers: The best educational children’s programming on television.
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
THE RED gREEN SHOW
SOMETHING IN THE HEIR Red turns a car into a castle.
EASTENDERS
Little Mo is annoyed that Billy went behind her back.
EASTENDERS
Trevor denies sending Mo flowers.
EASTENDERS
Billy fumes at Janine for sending the flowers from Trevor.
FRI 10.24 ROSEMARY AND THYME
ENTER TWO GARDENERS The ladies get in on the act when a member of a theater group shoots himself during a rehearsal.
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE lAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 3 of 5)
CRAFT IN AMERICA
MEMORY Take a personal tour through craft’s history in America and learn the stories of prominent artisans.
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Our shows don’t just entertain; they teach, increase confidence and inspire kids to explore the world around them. Our children’s programming is the product of careful research into how kids learn. Among them are beloved and award-winning favorites like Sesame Street and barney & Friends and this fall, two new and innovative shows join the lineup: Sid the Science Kid From the famed Jim Henson Company (creator of The Muppets) comes Sid the Science Kid, a new series using comedy to promote science readiness among preschoolers. The energetic and inquisitive Sid starts each episode with a new question (“Why are my shoes shrinking?” “Why do bananas get mushy?”) and embarks on a fun-filled day of finding answers with the help of family and friends. Martha Speaks From the producers of Curious George, and based on the best-selling children’s book series by Susan Meddaugh, Martha Speaks follows the adventures of Martha, a vocabulary-loving speaking dog. The show aims to bolster the vocabulary of 4 to 7-year-olds while following along with Martha’s hilarious adventures.
James R. Pagliarini
This fall, there is also a wonderful new resource at tpt.org – PBS KIDS GO!, a broadband site for early elementary school kids with hundreds of video clips, dozens of fulllength episodes, new interactive games and community features. This is just one more tool which extends learning opportunities and keeps your kids engaged in a safe, a educational web environment.
"As parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers, you want the very best for your children, and that’s what a Kids offers: The best educational children’s programming on television."
At a, we serve over 200,000 children ages 2 – 11 each week through our programming. Our mission is to get kids ready for school by building their skills, knowledge and self-esteem. We help them learn, we help them grow, and we provide both parents and kids the resources they need to succeed. For more great resources go to tpt.org and look for the kids and education links.
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EASY AS PIE
THE vICTORY gARDEN Pick the right pot for your plant.
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA SYDNEY
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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI Revisit Roadshow favorites.
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE MAlI: SAHEl TO THE SAHARA
gLOBE TREKKER
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gREAT PEKINg TO PARIS ExPEDITION
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RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
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Ten drivers, co-drivers and support crew set off in five 100 year-old cars to recreate the 14,000 kilometer Peking to Paris Raid. (Part 1 of 4)
bARCElONA AND CATAlUNYA
WILD CHRONICLES
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SUN 10.26 gREAT PEKINg TO PARIS ExPEDITION
Water-wise gardening.
CULTIvATINg LIFE
3:30 4:30 5:00
gREAT PEKINg TO PARIS ExPEDITION (Part 4 of 4)
Explore coral reefs in the Virgin Islands. TIbET Explore the wonders of “Roof of the World.”
AFRICA TREK
FRONTLINE
THE CHOICE 2008 The personal and political biographies of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are examined.
THE RIFT VAllEY
HOMETIME
PATCHING THE SlAb
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
NATURE
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions. MObIlE, Al A whirlwind of items includes a vase by ceramicist George Ohr. VON RYAN’S EXPRESS Frank Sinatra as an American POW who leads a group of prisoners to escape from the Germans in WWII. (117 minutes)
Enjoy the best of Spain’s cuisines and cultures. WHITE FAlCON, WHITE WOlF Enormous falcons and Arctic wolves on Canada’s remote Ellesmere Island. THE lAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 4 of 5)
ROSEMARY AND THYME
CUP OF SIlENCE The ladies unmask a killer. SECOND CITY: THE FIRST FAMILY OF COMEDY A look back at the famous improvisational theater group. (Part 2 of 2)
THE RED gREEN SHOW
Junior Singleton’s love interest.
THE RED gREEN SHOW
SENATE RACE MN: 3 BIg MOMENTS
Mary Lahammer tells the life stories of Norm Coleman and Al Franken like you’ve never seen before.
INDEPENDENT LENS
CHICAGO 10 The story of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial.
Winston wants a child.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
lYlE lOVETT & FRIENDS: A SONGWRITERS SPECIAl
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EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
gREEN CITIES: LEADINg THE WAY
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SAT 10.25 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
Little Mo is annoyed. Trevor denies sending Mo flowers. HAllOWEEN PARTY Halloween-themed songs include “That Old Black Magic.”
ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist. POvERTY END DATE: A FORUM Discussion on poverty in MN.
SHARED vALUES: HEALTH & COMMUNITY
The health implications of social connectedness.
CAPITOL REPORT
Billy fumes at Janine. WINTER lIGHTS
Sustainability & our communities.
SUSTAIN MN - LOCAL COOKS, LOCAL FOODS
Local growers, chefs & critics.
INSIDE THE BOARDROOM: JILL LAJDzIAK
Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Saturn’s Jill Lajdziak discuss business and life management strategies.
ECHO
HEPATITIS b Public health info in six languages.
INDIQUE: UNTOLD STORIES OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA TRAVEl SPECIAl
Update on current Capitol issues.
HEALTH CARE: MODELS FOR CHANgE
MARY HANSON SHOW
HEALTH CARE AND YOU
BELAHDAN
ECHO
CENTURY OF SEASONS: THE ELOISE BUTLER WILDFLOWER gARDEN AND BIRD SANCTUARY vIETNAMESE NEWS
Comparing German & US health care systems.
Healthcare options. In Somali. PREVENTING SEASONAl FlU Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues. Middle Eastern variety talk show.
News for the Vietnamese community.
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HIGHLIGHTS O c to b e r 2 7 - 3 1
Great Performances: Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2008
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reat Performances debuts its 34th season at Carnegie Hall's famed stage for another opening night gala concert, featuring the San Francisco Symphony under
the baton of conductor and musical director Michael Tilson Thomas. Thomas leads the orchestra in an all-Bernstein program celebrating the composer's remarkable contributions to American music. Featuring the Fancy Free Suite, scenes from A Quiet Place, "Symphonic Dances" from West Side Story, and songs from On the Town, the orchestra is joined by soprano Dawn Upshaw, baritone Thomas Hampson and cellist Yo-Yo Ma for an evening of unforgettable classics. 2 Wednesday, October 29, 8pm 17 Thursday, October 30, 8pm
NOVA: Hunting the Hidden Dimension NOVA tells the dramatic story of a group of pioneering mathematicians who developed fractals from a curiosity that few took seriously to an approach that is touching nearly every branch of understanding – including what happened after the Big Bang and the ultimate fate of our universe.
Antiques Roadshow: Jackpot! It's every collector's dream: turning a modest outlay into staggeringly high return on investment. This special recalls such spectacular windfalls as a landscape painting acquired for $1.50 and valued at $10,000 to $15,000 and a 1951 Minneapolis Millers baseball uniform worn by Willie Mays, bought for $ 50 and valued at $ 60,000 to $ 80,000.
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2 Tuesday, October 28, 7pm 17 Wednesday, October 29, 8pm
Ride Along the Lincoln Highway Celebrate the history, the small businesses, the good food, friendly people and the unexpected charms of America's first coast-tocoast paved highway. Meet the people who helped to finance and construct the road that ran from Times Square in New York to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. Now incorporated in numbered routes, the original Lincoln Highway's 3,400 miles set standards for road surface engineering, automobile travel, and roadside businesses.
2 Wednesday, October 29, 7pm; Sunday, November 2, 5pm
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JACKPOT! Revisit some spectacular windfalls when luck smiled on flea market mavens and yard sale savants.
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
lbJ Lyndon Johnson’s poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. (Part 2 of 2)
9:00
HUNTING THE HIDDEN DIMENSION The dramatic story of a group of pioneering mathematicians who developed the study of fractals.
SUPERNATURAL SCIENCE
SECRETS OF lEVITATION No longer the preserve of psychics and gurus, science has shown that levitation could have a future.
WED 10.29 RIDE ALONg THE LINCOLN HIgHWAY
The history and wonderful landmarks found along the first coast-to-coast highway are chronicled.
gREAT PERFORMANCES
CARNEGIE HAll OPENING NIGHT2008 The San Francisco Symphony celebrates Bernstein’s amazing music, including songs from “On the Town.”
FRONTLINE
CHEF!
CHEF!
THUR 1 0 . 3 0 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
THE SECRET LIFE OF gHOSTS AND WEREWOLvES
Scientific explanations behind myths and supernatural activity.
THE HISTORY OF THE DEvIL
THE WAR bRIEFING An inside look at the real foreign policy choices the next president of the United States will face.
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A look at how our concept of evil, as symbolized by the Devil, has evolved over the centuries.
CHEF!
CHEF!
DO THE RIGHT THING Gareth and Everton go in search of a dodgy old geezer.
A DIPlOMA OF MISERIES Publicity shy Gareth is hounded by Janice to appear on a chat show.
MASTERCHEF Everton has created his own signature dish, which provokes Gareth’s anger.
PRIVATE lIVES All the staff seem to have brought their troubles to work, leaving Gareth in a stew.
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ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
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CHRISTMAS 1976, FATHER CHRISTMAS AFFAIR Everyone wants to play Father Christmas after a mechanical version flashes the staff and crushes a small boy.
PARAllEl WORlDS, PARAllEl lIVES Mark Oliver Everett of the band Eels learns about his father Hugh Everett, an influential physicist.
MRS. SlOCOMbE EXPECTS Mrs. Slocombe requests leave in order to have a baby, but the expectant mother is her cat.
THE APES They are the grandest, strongest, fastest and most widespread members of the primate order. (Part 3 of 3)
CHANGE IS AS GOOD AS A REST Mr. Grace orders the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Wear into the toy department. They warm to the change.
VOlCANO UNDER THE CITY Scientists risk their lives entering a volcanic crater to lower test instruments into the lava.
FOUNDER’S DAY The staff compiles a retrospective for Mr. Grace’s 80th birthday so he can be brought to full glory.
gLOBE TREKKER
TIbET Explore the wonders of “Roof of the World.”
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M O N 10.27 gLOBAL vOICES
FATHER ROY: INSIDE THE SCHOOl OF ASSASSINS A daring activist leads a campaign to stop the torture training program at Fort Benning, Georgia.
INDEPENDENT LENS
CHICAGO 10 Animation, archival footage and music are used to tell the story of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial.
TUE 10.28 TRIUMPH AT CARvILLE
The historical vilification of leprosy sufferers includes stories of victims living in quarantine.
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
lbJ Lyndon Johnson’s poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. (Part 2 of 2)
WED 10.29 WIRED SCIENCE
Milton Garces discusses infrasonic waves. Visit a group of professionals redesigning wheelchairs.
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HUNTING THE HIDDEN DIMENSION The dramatic story of a group of pioneering mathematicians who developed the study of fractals.
THUR 1 0 . 3 0 INSIDE THE HANDY WRITERS’ COLONY
An all-male, multi-racial colony for writers and its eccentric founder, Lowney Handy, are profiled.
gREAT PERFORMANCES
CARNEGIE HAll OPENING NIGHT 2008 The San Francisco Symphony celebrates Bernstein’s amazing music, including songs from “On the Town.”
FRONTLINE
THE WAR bRIEFING An inside look at the real foreign policy choices the next president of the United States will face.
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F RI 10. 31 ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 1-2
WASHINGTON WEEK
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
THE RED GREEN SHOW
DAREDEVIL Psycho Ernie backs out of his attempt to jump over the Lodge on a motorcycle.
EASTENDERS
Sharon opens her club.
The War
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his seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of the Second
World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of EASTENDERS
Martin changes his mind about leaving home.
so-called ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history. Six years in the making, this epic 15-hour film focuses on the stories of citizens from four American towns
EASTENDERS
Lisa confides in Sonia that she shouldn’t have left Mark.
– including Luverne, Minnesota. 2 Sundays, November 2-9, Noon - 4:30pm; Sunday, November 16, 11:30am - 6pm
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Ghosts on the Underground
ROSEMARY AND THYME
CUP OF SILENCE The ladies use their cunning detective work to unmask a killer at the Crickle Valley Vineyard.
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE LAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 4 of 5)
The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2005 Mark Twain Prize: Steve Martin
CRAFT IN AMERICA
LANDSCAPE Examine the relationship of craft artists with their inspirational physical environments.
Steve Martin is a Renaissance humorist, an actor, comedian, author, and playwright who has won numerous awards for his performances and his writing. This two-hour special features tributes and comic performances from an all-star cast of Martin's friends and colleagues – including Tom Hanks, Martin Short and Lily Tomlin – as they celebrate his comedic achievements.
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One billion people a year, from all over the world, descend deep below London into the tunnels and stations of the underground, without a second thought to the graves, church crypts and plague pits that used to be there. Discover the mysteries of the oldest public transport system in the world.
2 Sunday, November 2, 9pm; 17 Friday, November 7, 7pm
Nature: The Cheetah Orphans When the mother of two cheetah cubs is killed, a veteran filmmaker becomes their new parent, beginning a two-year emotional rollercoaster as he prepares them to return to the wild. Follow their challenging and inspiring journey.
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RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
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SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA QUEENSlAND, AUSTRAlIA
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI Revisit Roadshow favorites.
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE
ANTARCTICA AND THE FAlKlAND ISlANDS
WILD CHRONICLES
WAR
WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH A look at the impenetrable force of the German war machine as it occupied most of Western Europe. (Part 2 of 7)
Conservationists in Australia.
gLOBE TREKKER
MAlAWI & ZAMbIA Discover Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls.
5:30
HOMETIME
ON THE TRAIl OF lIONS
SHARED SACRIFICE: ROCK COUNTY IN WAR Rock County WWII vets recall the importance of their service.
RIDE ALONg THE LINCOLN HIgHWAY
The history and wonderful landmarks found along the first coast-to-coast highway are chronicled.
bASEMENT PlASTER
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THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
8:00
MObIlE, Al Unusual finds include a jersey from NFL great Gayle Sayers & lithographs of American Indian chiefs.
THE CHEETAH ORPHANS Veteran filmmaker Simon King takes on the role of mother to two orphaned cheetah cubs.
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
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been reviewed by the Charities
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Review Council and is proud to
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Council at www.Smartgivers.org
A NECESSARY WAR The impact of America’s entrance into World War II on lives across the country is explored. (Part 1 of 7)
Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City.
AFRICA TREK
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report, visit the Charities Review
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A look at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
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dards. To read our charity review
Learn about water features.
A YEAR AT KEW
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have met its Accountability Stan-
THE vICTORY gARDEN
1:00 2:00
Twin Cities Public Television has
SAT 11.1 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN STEAKHOUSE FAVORITES
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America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
A SHOT IN THE DARK Peter Seller’s Inspector Clouseau tries to prove a parlor maid is innocent of killing her lover. (103 minutes)
Enjoy the best of Spain’s cuisines and cultures with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman.
NATURE
THE lAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 5 of 5)
gHOSTS ON THE UNDERgROUND
A journey through London’s public transport system is seen from a chillingly unfamiliar perspective. (9:45) THE KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS THE 2005 MARK TWAIN PRIZE STEVE MARTIN
Salutes Steve Martin, the 2005 recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS
DISSONANCE AND HARMONY: ARAbIC MUSIC GOES WEST An eclectic mix of musicians from the Middle East.
INDEPENDENT LENS
DINNER WITH MUSHARRAF A journey through Pakistan explores the diverse mindsets of the people and their political system.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
JAKOb DYlAN/CARRIE RODRIGUEZ
WIDE ANgLE
bIRTH OF A SURGEON
SAT 11.1
SUN 11.2
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
MOvINg THE DEBATE ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
Sharon opens her club. Martin changes his mind.
Lisa confides in Sonia. WINTER FUN
SOUTHTOWN USA Songs include “Southtown USA” and “Gotta Travel On.”
Some of the best ideas about health care.
ALMANAC
OUTDOOR RECREATION IN DECLINE
MINNESOTA SPEAKS: 3RD DISTRICT DEBATE Candidates for the 2008 Congressional third district address their positions.
FINDINg THE PASSION TO LEAD
TOBACCO vS. MINNESOTA: CLEARINg THE AIR The future of tobacco in MN.
INDIQUE: UNTOLD STORIES OF CONTEMPORARY INDIA
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
An examination of the decline in outdoor recreation and its impact on society. Author and former CEO Bill George asks prominent leaders for their personal stories of inner strength.
CAPITOL REPORT
INDIAN STYlE Explore Mumbai’s fashionistas.
ROBERT PASTOR’S vIEWS ON NAFTA
MARY HANSON SHOW
Update on current Capitol issues.
10:30
The Director at the Center for North American Studies at American University shares his views on the NAFTA agreement.
11:00
ECHO
11:30
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
MASS DISPENSING OF MEDICINE Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues.
BELAHDAN
Middle Eastern variety talk show.
DIvERSITY IN FOCUS
Contributions of the South Asian community.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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HIGHLIGHTS N ove m b e r 3 - 9
Masterpiece Contemporary: God on Trial Suffering at the hands of the Nazis during World War II, Auschwitz concentration camp prisoners put God on trial, asking, “Has He broken the covenant to protect His chosen people?” In this riveting 90-minute drama, members of a cell blockhouse hear evidence to determine whether God is to blame for terrible acts against humanity. 2 Sunday, November 9, 8pm 17 Friday, November 14, 8pm
Election Night 2008
A NewsHour Special Report Go in-depth with Jim Lehrer, his senior correspondents and astute political analysts as election results come in. Join the nation as we all wait to see who will win the White House.
2 Tuesday, November 4, 8pm
Medal of Honor This program profiles America's greatest heroes – recipients of our country's highest honor for military service. With a combination of clips, archival photography and interviews, the film tells the story of the three medals of honor – one for each branch of the armed services, and the many stories of its nearly 3,500 recipients.
2 Wednesday November 5, 8pm;
The Big Show:
Sunday, November 9, 4:30pm
Three Coins in the Fountain Three American girls working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain. This romantic comedy won two Academy Awards: Best Song, which was sung by Frank Sinatra, and Best Color Cinematography – which offers stunning views of the splendors of Rome.
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Flying the Secret Sky:
The Story of the RAF Ferry Command Discover the story of passionate, risktaking, young men braving dangerous flights in primitive aircraft. These cowboys of the air are forgotten heroes of the war, who embodied an improvisational spirit that was key to Allied victory.
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SECRETS OF THE DEAD
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
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POlITICAllY COllECT A salute to the presidential election and the keepsakes of political battles long past.
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FRONTLINE
ELECTION NIgHT 2008: A NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT
MEDAL OF HONOR
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THE CHOICE 2008 The personal and political biographies of candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are examined.
DEADlY ASCENT Doctors, rescuers and mountaineers save lives and decipher deaths on Alaska’s Mount McKinley.
Join Jim Lehrer as he and a team of correspondents and analysts follow election night returns.
DOGFIGHT OVER GUADAlCANAl Recreates a dramatic WWII showdown over the Pacific using the memoirs of the dueling pilots.
Profiles America’s greatest heroes, recipients of our country’s highest honor for military service.
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America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
MISSING IN MIG AllEY Families attempt to trace what happened to pilots who were shot down during the Korean War.
FLYINg THE SECRET SKY
A fascinating look into a little known facet of both aviation history and World War II history.
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HONOR MOST PROUD
Moving remembrances by Minnesota Hispanic, Native American and women WWII veterans.
10:00
CHEF!
CHEF!
CHEF!
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ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
gHOSTS ON THE UNDERgROUND
gLOBE TREKKER
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ENGlAND EXPECTS Gareth will be flying the flag for Britain as he is invited to an international cookery exhibition.
GARETH’S TRUE lOVE Gareth has to transfer ownership of the restaurant.
OlD ORDER CHANGES Mr. Grace makes the staff perform different sales gimmicks after he visits the U.S. and China.
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HUNTING THE HIDDEN DIMENSION The dramatic story of a group of pioneering mathematicians who developed the study of fractals.
11:30
TAKEOVER The staff prevents a firm’s hostile takeover of Grace Brothers by impersonating the shareholders.
IN THE LIFE
Documentary stories from the GLBT experience.
A journey through London’s public transport system is seen from a chillingly unfamiliar perspective.
REENY/RENEE Cyril, new owner of La chateau Anglais forces Gareth to hire his spoiled daughter. GOODbYE MR. GRAINGER The staff decides Mr. Grainger must be let go because of his temper, but then he wins the lottery.
MAlAWI & ZAMbIA Retraces explorer Dr. David Livingstone’s epic journeys to discover Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls.
SUPERIOR’S ISLE ROYALE
A spectacular journey to Lake Superior’s Isle Royale to see the world’s longest-running wildlife research project on the eve of its 50th anniversary.
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MISS NAVAJO Follows contestants in their quest for the Miss Navajo Nation crown.
TUE 1 1 .4 gERMANS IN AMERICA
INTO THE PROMISED lAND A group of German-Americans from Loose Creek, Missouri travel to Germany in search of their roots.
WED 11.5 WIRED SCIENCE
Dr. Anthony Atala builds organs in his lab. Head to two underground labs in search of neutrinos.
AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
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INDEPENDENT LENS
TEN SISTERS - A TRUE STORY
FRONTLINE
DISSONANCE AND HARMONY: ARAbIC MUSIC GOES WEST An eclectic mix of musicians from the Middle East find common ground with musicians in Los Angeles.
DINNER WITH MUSHARRAF A journey through Pakistan explores the diverse mindsets of the people and their political system.
INFlUENZA 1918 Examine the flu epidemic that ravaged America and killed 600,000 people.
Recounts the 1942 legal proceeding that separated 10 daughters from each other and their parents.
THUR 1 1 . 6 CHANgE YOUR BRAIN, CHANgE YOUR LIFE
Dr. Daniel G. Amen teaches how to optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
DEADlY ASCENT Doctors, rescuers and mountaineers save lives and decipher deaths on Alaska’s Mount McKinley.
THE STORM Investigates the political storm surrounding Hurricane Katrina.
MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE
Bring the natural splendors of the North Shore into your home with this stunning video by renowned nature photographer Craig Blacklock.
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Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
WASHINGTON WEEK
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
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PROGRAM INDEX
THE RED GREEN SHOW
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Viva Las Possums Fri 10/3 10pm (2) Y2 Cans Sat 10/4 11:25pm (2) The Ghost of Possum Lodge Fri 10/10 10pm (2) The Church Casino Sat 10/11 11:35pm (2) The Chainsaw Races Fri 10/17 10pm (2) The House Raising Sat 10/18 11pm (2) The Chainsaw Races Sat 10/18 11:30pm (2) Something in the Heir Fri 10/24 10pm; Sat 10/25 11:30pm (2) The Love Boat Sat 10/25 11pm (2) Daredevil Fri 10/31 10pm (2) Mike Goes Straight Fri 11/7 10pm (2) Xmas in July Sat 11/8 11:20pm; Fri 11/14 10pm (2) The Fishing Derby Fri 11/21 10pm (2) Masquerade Marathon Fri 11/28 10pm (2)
Sundays 6pm (2)
Sun 11/23 10:30pm (2)
TAVIS SMILEY
REINDEER QUEEN
RESERVED TO FIGHT Tue 11/11 11pm (2), Mon 11/17 7pm (17)
REVISITING BRIDESHEAD
STAY RICH FOREVER & EVER WITH ED SLOTT Sun 10/5 2pm (2)
SUPERIOR'S ISLE ROYALE Tue 11/4 11:30pm (2)
SUPERNATURAL SCIENCE Secrets of Levitation Tue 10/28 8pm (2) Monumental Mysteries Tue 11/18 9pm (2) Miracles of Faith Sun 11/23 2pm (2) Monumental Mysteries Sun 11/23 3pm (2)
SUSTAIN MN - LOCAL COOKS, LOCAL FOODS Sun 10/26 6:30pm (17)
SUZE ORMAN: WOMEN & MONEY Sun 10/19 noon; Sat 11/29 11:30pm; Sat 11/29 2pm (2), Sun 11/30 10pm; Sun 11/30 1pm (17) Mon–Fri 11:30pm (17)
TEN SISTERS - A TRUE STORY Tue 11/4 9pm (17)
Fri 11/28 9pm (17)
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
Saturdays 1:30pm (2)
Thursdays 7pm; Saturdays 6pm (2) TOBACCO VS. MINNESOTA: CLEARING THE AIR Sat 11/1 9pm (17)
RICK STEVES' EUROPE RICKY NELSON SINGS Thu 11/27 9pm (2)
RIDE ALONG THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE
Wed 10/29 7pm; Sun 11/2 5pm (2)
Sun 11/30 9pm (2)
Sun 10/19 6pm; Sun 11/9 9pm (17)
Tue 10/28 7pm (17)
Sam snogs Trevor!
Sat 11/1 10pm (17)
Sat 11/29 7pm (2)
Saturdays 12:30pm (2)
EASTENDERS
The Gooseberry Bush Fri 10/3 7pm (17) In a Monastery Garden Sun 10/5 9:30pm (2), Fri 10/10 7pm (17) Three Legs Good Sun 10/12 9pm (2), Fri 10/17 7pm (17) Enter Two Gardeners Sun 10/19 9pm (2), Fri 10/24 7pm (17) Cup of Silence Sun 10/26 9pm (2), Fri 10/31 7pm (17)
the RED GREEN SHOW
MIKE GOES STRAIGHT Red turns a treadmill into a moving sidewalk.
EASTENDERS
Lisa makes her escape to Portugal and takes Lou.
EASTENDERS
Phil searches for Lou.
ROADS, RAILS AND URBAN CHANGE ROBERT PASTOR'S VIEWS ON NAFTA ROSEMARY AND THYME
ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS - A BLACK ANd white night Sun 11/30 10:30pm (2)
S-V SECOND CITY: THE FIRST FAMILY OF COMEDY Part One Thu 10/23 8pm; Thu 10/23 9pm (2) Part Two Sat 10/25 10pm (2)
F R I 11. 7 GHOSTS ON THE UNDERGROUND
A journey through London’s public transport system is seen from a chillingly unfamiliar perspective.
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
THE LAST ENEMY This compelling look at technology and surveillance involves characters caught in a global mystery. (Part 5 of 5)
SECRET 17 OF GHOSTS AND WEREWOLVES Thu 10/30 8pm (2)
SECRETS OF THE DEAD Executed in Error Wed 10/1 7pm (2) Aztec Massacre Wed 10/8 7pm (2) Doping for Gold Wed 10/15 7pm (2) Herculaneum Uncovered Wed 10/22 7pm (2) Dogfight Over Guadalcanal Wed 11/5 7pm (2) Escape from Auschwitz Sun 11/9 9:30pm; Wed 11/12 11pm (2)
SENATE RACE MN: 3 BIG MOMENTS
Wed 10/22 8pm (2), Thu 10/23 7pm (17), Sun 10/26 10pm (2)
SHARED SACRIFICE: ROCK COUNTY IN WAR Sun 11/2 4:30pm (2)
SHARED VALUES: HEALTH & COMMUNITY Sat 10/25 9pm (17)
CRAFT IN AMERICA
COMMUNITY Focuses on the spiritual connection between craft artisans and their communities.
VICTOR BORGE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY THE VICTORY GARDEN VIETNAMESE NEWS Sundays 11:30pm (17)
W-Z WALKING THE BIBLE Go Forth: From Creation to Abraham Thu 10/2 7pm (17) A Coat of Many Colors: The Israelites in Egypt Thu 10/9 7pm (17) Toward the Promised Land: Forty Years in the Desert Thu 10/16 7pm (17)
THE WAR
A Necessary War Sun 11/2 noon (2) When Things Get Tough Sun 11/2 2:30pm (2) A Deadly Calling Sun 11/9 noon (2) Pride of Our Nation Sun 11/9 2pm (2) FUBAR Sun 11/16 11:30am (2) The Ghost Front Sun 11/16 1:40pm (2) A World Without War Sun 11/16 3:40pm (2)
WARPLANE
Airplane to Air Force/Air Force to Air Power Thu 11/13 8pm (2) Air Force to Air Power Tue 11/18 11pm (2) Jet Age/ The Age of Stealth Thu 11/20 8pm (2) Jet Age Mon 11/24 11pm (2) The Age of Stealth Tue 11/25 11pm (2)
WASHINGTON WEEK Fridays 8pm (2)
WATERGATE REVISITED: LAWYER ETHICS
SHORT LIST
Sun 10/5 9pm (17)
Films from France and Ireland Tue 10/7 11:30pm (2) Films from the USA, Germany, France and Canada Sun 10/12 11:30pm (2)
Wed 11/26 11pm (2), Thu 11/27 7pm (17)
SIMON SCHAMA'S POWER OF ART Rembrandt Wed 10/1 11pm (2) David Wed 10/8 11pm (2) Turner Wed 10/15 11pm (2) Rothko Wed 10/22 11pm (2)
SMART TRAVELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAXA Saturdays 2pm, Through 11/22 (2)
SOMALI MEDIA
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TRIUMPH AT CARVILLE
WEAVING WORLDS WIDE ANGLE
Japan's About-Face Wed 10/15 9pm (17) Burning Season Wed 11/12 9pm (17)
WILD CHRONICLES Saturdays 3:30pm, Ending 11/22 (2)
WIRED SCIENCE Wednesdays 7pm, Starting 10/15 (17)
A YEAR AT KEW Saturdays 1pm, Starting 11/1 (2)
YOGA WITH RODNEY YEE Sun 11/30 1:30pm (2)
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bARbECUED CHICKEN
THE vICTORY gARDEN
Explore cycads in Los Angeles.
SUN 11.9 THE WAR
A DEADlY CAllING Examines the reaction to the war as the public begins to see the toll it’s taking on the troops. (Part 3 of 7)
A YEAR AT KEW
A look at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA NEW ZEAlAND’S SOUTH ISlAND
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI Revisit Roadshow favorites.
THE WAR
PRIDE OF OUR NATION The invasion of Europe is examined, as a million and a half Allied troops landed in France in 1944. (Part 4 of 7)
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE bRAZIl: THE PANTANAl
WILD CHRONICLES
Crisscross 200 miles of Himalayan peaks in 24 days.
gLOBE TREKKER
lOS ANGElES CITY GUIDE Megan visits Paramount Studios, Venice Beach and Rodeo Drive.
AFRICA TREK
TOWARDS THE “ROOF OF AFRICA”
MEDAL OF HONOR
Profiles America’s greatest heroes, recipients of our country’s highest honor for military service.
HOMETIME
Step-by-step home improvement advice.
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
NATURE
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
(9:45) THE BIg SHOW WHAT’S UP, DOC? Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal become involved in a zany chase to recover bags full of jewels. (94 minutes)
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions. MObIlE, Al Experts discover a beautiful circa 1850 Virginia painted chest. THREE COINS IN A FOUNTAIN Three American roommates in Italy throw coins into a fountain and wish for the man of their dreams. (101 minutes)
(11:20) THE RED gREEN SHOW XMAS IN JUlY Harold stages a summer Christmas for tourists. Red uses a car engine to make a sprinkler system.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
MY MORNING JACKET
Enjoy the best of Spain’s cuisines and cultures with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman. ClEVER MONKEYS Monkey culture, how they teach their young and how they communicate with one another are examined. GOD ON TRIAl Facing extermination in Auschwitz, a group of prisoners solemnly weigh the case against God. ESCAPE FROM AUSCHWITZ The story of the spectacular escape from Auschwitz in 1944 by two young Slovak Jews.
INDEPENDENT LENS
KNEE DEEP Josh Osborne schemed to kill his Mother to get his family farm.
WIDE ANgLE
bURNING SEASON
SAT 11.8
SUN 11.9
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
POWER OF THE ARTS
Sam snogs Trevor! Lisa makes her escape. SAlUTE TO SINATRA Great Sinatra songs include “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Young at Heart.”
Phil searches for Lou. CElEbRATE bIRTHDAYS
The arts as a force for positive change.
MINNESOTA NATIvE SHOWCASE
Two native filmmakers share their films.
ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
gREATEST gENERATION SHOWCASE 2: THE WAR Showcases the 2007 award-winning videos about Minnesotans during WWII.
BELIEFS ABOUT POvERTY
gREATEST gENERATION FILM SHOWCASE 3
9:00
KHAT IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY
ROADS, RAILS AND URBAN CHANgE
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CAPITOL REPORT
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SAT 11.8 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
Teaching about poverty.
Learn about Khat, an herb indigenous to Africa.
Short films exploring the life & legacy of the Greatest Generation & interviews with the award-winning filmmakers. Transportation history and issues in the Twin Cities.
Update on current Capitol issues.
COMINg HOME: SUPPORTINg YOUR SOLDIER
MARY HANSON SHOW
JOININg FORCES
BELAHDAN
ECHO
DIvERSITY IN FOCUS
Mental health concerns faced by veterans. HOME AGAIN
SPECIAl EDUCATION HElP FOR YOUNG CHIlDREN Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues. Middle Eastern variety talk show. Contributions of the South Asian community.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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MIlWAUKEE, WI Collectors are thirsty for information about a 1952 Fender guitar & an 18th-century desk & bookcase.
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
AlEXANDER HAMIlTON Explore this underappreciated genius who laid the groundwork for the nation’s modern economy.
9:00
NOVA : Alien from Earth
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MON 1 1 . 1 0 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
OVA presents exclusive coverage of new excavations that were undertaken in the summer of 2007 at the site of Ling Bua on the island of
9:30
Flores, Indonesia. These are the first investigations of the cave site since the sensational discovery of tiny and bizarre human fossil bones at the site
10:00
in 2004. NOVA investigates the furious scientific debate currently raging on what “Hobbit” bones represent. Are they fossils of a previously unknown primitive branch of the human family? Or are they remains of a dwarf race
10:30
of modern humans suffering from a strange pathological condition? 2 Tuesday, November 11, 7pm; Monday, November 17, 11pm 17 Wednesday, November 12, 8pm
NATURE: American Eagle Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent’s most recognizable aerial predator, as well as a muchloved national symbol. Photographed by Emmywinning cinematographer Neil Rettig, this program tells the story of a year in the lives of these majestic raptors on a breathtaking stretch of the Mississippi. 2 Tuesday, November 16, 7pm
11:30
American Experience:
lESSONS IN TAlKING Cyril decides that Gareth should mingle and chat with the diners.
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED? IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE The staff star in a TV commercial for Grace Brothers, produced by Mr. Humphries.
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MISSING IN MIG AllEY Families attempt to trace what happened to pilots who were shot down during the Korean War.
Alexander Hamilton One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by personal flaws. Explore the life of the man who laid the groundwork for the nation's modern economy and a society in which talent and hard work, not birth, determine success.
2 Monday, November 10, 8pm 17 Tuesday, November 11, 8pm
Independent Lens: Lioness Directors Meg McLagan and Daria Sommers give viewers an intimate look at war through the eyes of the first women in U.S. history sent into direct ground combat, despite a policy that bans them from doing so. These women candidly share their experiences in Iraq as well as experiences from their lives back home.
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CHEF!
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MON 1 1 . 1 0 AMERICA’S vETERANS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
The United States Air Force Band, Patti LaBelle and Clint Black pay tribute to military veterans.
Charles at 60:
Memories of a Prince Since birth, Prince Charles of England has carried enormous expectations on his shoulders. He is somewhere between a brand and a public institution, a future head of state in waiting. Explore his life and passions as he turns 60, and witness the influence that is tied to his position.
2 Wednesday, November 12, 9pm 17 Thursday, November 13, 7pm
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INDEPENDENT LENS
KNEE DEEP Josh Osborne schemed to kill his mother to get his family farm.
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE MEMORIES
Go back to the daredevil days of the 1920s through a wealth of vintage photos and film footage.
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ALIEN FROM EARTH The discovery of tiny and bizarre human fossil bones in an Indonesian cave site has sparked debate.
W ED 11. 12 MONARCHY THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
THE STATE VISIT A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Part 1 of 5)
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
HEADLESS ROMANS In the English city of York near the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Wall, archaeologists have unearthed more than 30 Roman-era skeletons.
THUR 11.13
FRI 1 1 .1 4
the THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
ALMANAC
WARPLANE
WASHINGTON WEEK
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
AIRPLANE TO AIR FORCE/AIR FORCE TO AIR POWER Examine the first manned flight, WWII innovations and the creation of national air forces.
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
FRONTLINE Powerful reporting that tackles the tough, controversial, and complex stories that shape our times.
CHARLES AT 60: Memories of a prince
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
A look at the life and times of England’s Prince Charles.
CHEF!
CHEF!
CHEF!
the RED GREEN SHOW
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
EASTENDERS
RESERVED TO FIGHT
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
GLOBE TREKKER
EASTENDERS
LOVE IN THE AIR Gareth’s father is about to make a reappearance in his life.
BY APPOINTMENT Mrs. Slocombe accidentally pushes a flower pot out the window, narrowly missing the Queen. Four Marines come home from Iraq and struggle through social and psychological reintegration.
ROCHELLE Gareth’s school day flame, Rochelle, comes back into his life.
CLUB Young Mr. Grace invites the staff to form a social club, in a dismal cellar in need of decoration.
ESCAPE FROM AUSCHWITZ The story of the spectacular escape from Auschwitz in 1944 by two young Slovak Jews is revealed.
PARIS? JAMAICA? Gareth is at a crossroads.
DO YOU TALE THIS MAN Mrs. Slocombe stages a wedding with a bouzouki player she met in a Greek restaurant.
LOS ANGELES CITY GUIDE Megan seeks out the homes of stars and visits Paramount Studios, Venice Beach and Rodeo Drive.
XMAS IN JULY Harold stages a summer Christmas for tourists. Red uses a car engine to make a sprinkler system. Sonia begs Dot to let Jamie move in.
Ricky catches Sam and Trevor snogging.
EASTENDERS
Jamie proposes after hiding Ethel’s ring in the Monopoly box.
T U E 11. 11
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THUR 11.13
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GERMANS IN AMERICA
WIRED SCIENCE
CHARLES AT 60: Memories of a prince A look at the life and times of England’s Prince Charles.
LIVE IN MONTREAL Anka performs at the July 2005 Montreal Jazz Festival, singing classic favorites and new hits.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
NOVA
MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY GOD ON TRIAL
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Recalls the strenuous ordeals faced by the first German settlers to arrive in Texas in 1846.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON Explore this underappreciated genius who laid the groundwork for the nation’s modern economy.
The debate between analog and digital sound. Learn how blind patients see with their tongues.
ALIEN FROM EARTH The discovery of tiny and bizarre human fossil bones in an Indonesian cave site has sparked debate.
THE STATE VISIT A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Part 1 of 5)
PAUL ANKA: ROCK SWINGS -
Facing extermination in Auschwitz, a group of prisoners solemnly weigh the case against God.
WIDE ANGLE
BURNING SEASON Captures both sides of the global warming debate & explores whether commercialism can help.
BALLYCASTLE
Discover the artistic journey of Stuart Shils, a noted Philadelphia-based landscape painter of Jewish heritage.
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Noon 12:30
REGIONAl CHOPS
THE vICTORY gARDEN
Create a vertical element with bougainvillea.
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A YEAR AT KEW
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RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
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SUN 11.16 THE WAR
FUbAR Examines the fight in Europe and Japan, as soldiers continued to die on both sides of the world. (Part 5 of 7)
A look at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens. VIENNESE DElIGHTS
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA NEW ZEAlAND’S NORTH ISlAND
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI
(1:40) THE WAR THE GHOST FRONT By December 1944, Americans are weary of the war they have been fighting for three long years. (Part 6 of 7)
Revisit Roadshow favorites.
ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE WEST AFRICA: TOGO AND bENIN
WILD CHRONICLES
Pandas in China’s Wolong Reserve.
gLOBE TREKKER
4:30
VENICE CITY GUIDE Landmarks on the Grand Canal include the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square.
5:00
AFRICA TREK
5:30
HOMETIME
6:00
(3:40) THE WAR A WORlD WITHOUT WAR By 1945, people understand all too well that there will be more bad news before the war can end. (Part 7 of 7)
MASAI COUNTRY Step-by-step home improvement advice.
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
NATURE
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THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
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America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions. SAlT lAKE CITY, UT Great finds include a Utah landscape painting and documents recounting Mormon actor Philip Margetts.
THE SEARCHERS A Civil War vet trails a Comanche raiding party to rescue a girl. John Wayne and Natalie Wood star. (119 minutes)
Enjoy the best of Spain’s cuisines and cultures with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman. AMERICAN EAGlE The drama of the bald eagle’s nest is captured by Emmywinning cinematographer Neil Rettig. FIlTH The story of Mary Whitehouse and her David-andGoliath struggle to clean up the BBC in the 1960s.
CHARLES AT 60: MEMORIES OF A PRINCE
A look at the life and times of England’s Prince Charles.
THE BIg SHOW
THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! A Russian submarine runs aground off the New England coast. Alan Arkin and Jonathan Winters star. (118 minutes)
INDEPENDENT LENS
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
WIDE ANgLE
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS/ CAROlYN WONDERlAND
lIONESS In Iraq, a group of women became the first in American history to be sent into direct ground combat.
lORD'S CHIlDREN
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SUN 11.16
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EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
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DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
LONg-TERM CARE FINANCINg SOLUTIONS
6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30
Sonia begs Dot to let Jamie move in. Ricky catches Sam and Trevor snogging. SOUTHERN SHOW Songs include “Are You From Dixie” and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans.”
ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
INDIAN WOMEN: STRENgTH AND RESILIENCE POvERTY END DATE: A FORUM
9:00 9:30
CAPITOL REPORT
10:30 11:00 11:30
Jamie proposes. IT’S IN A bOOK
Financing long-term care is a critical issue for Minnesota.
gETTINg RIgHT WITH AIDS
Staying strong and well while facing HIV.
LA vIDA NO ES JUSTA
Facts about AIDS. In Spanish
Will poverty exist in Minnesota in the year 2020?
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BRULE, LIvE AT MT. RUSHMORE: A CONCERT FOR RECONCILIATION
Features footage from one of the most profound Native American concerts.
OPIUM USE IN TRADITIONAL HMONg CULTURE The traditional use of opium.
METH: SHADOW ACROSS AMERICA
Update on current Capitol issues.
How meth is changing the American landscape.
AMIRI BARAKA: THE POWER OF THE WORD Black Arts poet Amiri Baraka reads from his work & discusses writing, politics & the Black experience.
MARY HANSON SHOW
ECHO
DIvERSITY IN FOCUS
SPECIAl EDUCATION HElP FOR YOUNG CHIlDREN Public health info in six languages.
Experts discuss health & social issues.
BELAHDAN
Middle Eastern variety talk show. Contributions of the South Asian community.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
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H I G H L I G H TS NOVEMBER 17-23
Masters: A merican Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Explore the life and career of the vaudevillian named Archibald Leach who became Cary Grant, one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. Grant personified fabulous looks, natural grace, effortless humor, a disarming naturalness and, above all, class. "I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person – or he became me," Grant once said. "I have spent the greater part of my life fluctuating between Archie Leach and Cary Grant, unsure of each, suspecting each." Various Cary Grants reveal themselves in this American Masters profile, which also explores his brilliant work in films such as The Philadelphia Story and North by Northwest. 2 Wednesday, November 19, 9pm; Saturday, November 22, 10:30 pm
Masterpiece Special: The Unseen Alistair Cooke
NOVA: Bible’s Buried Secrets This two-hour special breaks exciting new ground in investigating the origins of the ancient Israelites, the evolution of their belief in one God and the creation of the Bible. This is a story of science, history and faith representing more than a century of literary detective work and decades of archeological excavation in the Holy Land.
2 Tuesday, November 18, 7pm; Sunday, November 23, 4pm; 17 Wednesday, November 19, 8pm
To mark the centenary of Alistair Cooke's birth, this documentary tells the story of one of the most celebrated broadcasters of the 20th century. While Cooke was widely known in the U.S. for his role as host of Masterpiece Theatre, he gave away very little about his personal life. But as this special presentation shows, his own story is as fascinating and surprising as anything in his reports.
2 Sunday, November 23, 8 pm; 17 Friday, November 28, 8pm
The Big Show: Auntie Mame Rosalind Russell dazzles in this 1958 comedy. Based on the novel and then long-running Broadway play, the film centers on Mame Dennis, the flamboyant, devil-may-care aunt of a young orphan whose philosophy is that "Life is a banquet – and some poor suckers are starving to death."
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MIlWAUKEE, WI Charming finds include a ruby and diamond bracelet from Austria’s Empress Eugenie worth $35,000.
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AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
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THE bIblE’S bURIED SECRETS Archeological artifacts left behind by the Israelites reveal the history of the Old Testament.
WED 11.19 MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
HEADQUARTERS/HEAD OF STATE A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Parts 2 & 3 of 5)
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second halfhour experts address viewer questions.
JET AGE/AGE OF STEAlTH Missed opportunities, a vital arms race and secrets hidden among spoils of war come vividly to life.
SUPERNATURAL SCIENCE
RAINY LAKE vOYAgEURS
THUR 1 1 . 2 0 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
WARPLANE
OSWAlD’S GHOST A fresh look at Kennedy’s assassination, the public’s reaction and the government investigations.
9:00
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MONUMENTAl MYSTERIES Controversial new ideas are challenging basic beliefs about biblical history and the ancient world.
AMERICAN MASTERS
CARY GRANT: A ClASS APART Cary Grant was elegant, witty, stylish, and a totally original talent. Discover the man behind the movie star.
The science, history, culture and characters who make up the huge body of water on Minnesota’s northern border.
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KEEPINg UP APPEARANCES
KEEPINg UP APPEARANCES
10:30
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
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Hyacinth will go to manic lengths to ensure that even the most routine of daily events is just so.
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SHEDDING THE lOAD Sales figures are down and profits are low. Someone is going to have to go, but who is it going to be? AlIEN FROM EARTH The discovery of tiny and bizarre human fossil bones in an Indonesian cave site has sparked debate.
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8:30
Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favorite stately home.
blISS GIRl When a new display of perfume arrives from Bliss, Mr. Humphries becomes the Bliss Girl for the day.
AIR FORCE TO AIR POWER World War II was an era of rapid innovation and terrible destruction from above.
TUE 11.18
HAPPY RETURNS The staff plan a more festive event for Young Mr. Grace’s birthday than the traditional free lunch.
STANDING SIlENT NATION Recounts the legal struggles of a Lakota family who planted hemp after other crops had failed.
ARE YOU BEINg SERvED?
JUNIOR The staff learns that the newly hired Mr. Goldberg has served under the Captain in the army.
gLOBE TREKKER
VENICE CITY GUIDE Landmarks on the Grand Canal include the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Square.
WED 11.19
THUR 1 1 . 2 0
RESERvED TO FIgHT
gERMANS IN AMERICA
WIRED SCIENCE
The debate between analog or digital audiophiles is settled with the help of some “golden ears.”
Examines one of the most beloved chamber ensembles, featuring historical recordings and interviews.
INDEPENDENT LENS
AMERICAN ExPERIENCE
NOvA
MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
Four Marines come home from Iraq and struggle through social and psychological reintegration.
7:30 8:00
KEEPINg UP APPEARANCES
Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and organizes meticulously, but things still go awry.
lIONESS In Iraq, a group of women became the first in American history to be sent into direct ground combat.
lITTlE GERMANIES German-speaking communities bloomed all over the country in the second half of the 19th century.
OSWAlD’S GHOST A fresh look at Kennedy’s assassination, the public’s reaction and the government investigations.
THE bIblE’S bURIED SECRETS Archeological artifacts left behind by the Israelites reveal the history of the Old Testament.
BEAUx ARTS AT 50
HEADQUARTERS/HEAD OF STATE A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Parts 2 & 3 of 5)
9:00
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HONOR MOST PROUD
Moving remembrances by Minnesota Hispanic, Native American and women WWII veterans.
RAINY LAKE vOYAgEURS
The science, history, culture and characters who make up the huge body of water on Minnesota’s northern border.
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FRI 11.21 ALMANAC
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist.
Noon 12:30 1:00 1:30
WASHINgTON WEEK
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00
THE RED gREEN SHOW
THE FISHING DERbY Harold tags a prize fish and releases it in the lake.
MIDWESTERN FAVORITES
THE vICTORY gARDEN
EASTENDERS
A YEAR AT KEW
A look at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
ALMANAC: HANDS-ON HISTORY
SMART TRAvELS - PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAxA
SUPERNATURAL SCIENCE
THE CZECH REPUblIC OFF THE bEATEN PATH GUADAlAJARA & PUERTO VAllARTA
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI ART WOLFE’S TRAvELS TO THE EDgE NEW ZEAlAND
MONUMENTAl MYSTERIES Controversial new ideas are challenging basic beliefs about biblical history and the ancient world.
gLOBE TREKKER
NOvA
Paleontologists search remote Utah canyons. AlPS & lAPlAND Holly travels to an Easter Festival celebration and scales the Matterhorn. VAllEY OF THE DEAD
HOMETIME
Step-by-step home improvement advice.
THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
NATURE
8:00
THE BIg SHOW
MASTERPIECE SPECIAL
9:00
10:30 11:00
SAlT lAKE CITY, UT Treasures with local roots include first edition copy of the third volume of Mormon scripture. AUNTIE MAME Rosalind Russell stars as an eccentric grande dame who teaches her young nephew to appreciate life. (144 minutes)
THE WOlF THAT CHANGED AMERICA Ernest Thompson Seton’s tale of a wolf encounter captured the essence of the vanishing wilderness. THE UNSEEN AlISTAIR COOKE The fascinating story of the celebrated broadcaster and host of PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre.
MYSTERY!
MISS MARPlE, SERIES III: TOWARDS ZERO When a friend of the formidable Lady Tressilian is found dead, Miss Marple searches for the killer.
AMERICAN MASTERS
CARY GRANT: A ClASS APART Discover the man behind the movie star.
REINDEER QUEEN
Profiles the Arctic’s wealthiest woman during the Alaska Gold Rush.
INDEPENDENT LENS
MARCH POINT Three teens from the Swinomish Tribe investigate the impact of oil refineries on their community.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
WATERBUSTER A filmmaker embarks on a journey of self-discovery to his ancestral homeland in North Dakota.
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SUN 11.23
5:00P
EASTENDERS
EASTENDERS
5:30
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
HOW ALCOHOL CAME TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN Understanding alcoholism among American Indians.
6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00
Sam tries to convince Peggy. Trevor calls Little Mo and frightens her. THANKSGIVING SPECIAl Rousing songs include “Home For the Holidays” and “Count Your Blessings.”
Sam jokes about Little Mo. bAbY IN THE HOUSE
CIKALA MAKA ANISHNABE BECOMINg MEDIAWISE
Helps parents understand the power of media.
ALMANAC
ECHO
HOMELESS YOUTH: FINDINg HOME
ECHO
Minnesota politics and public affairs, served with a twist. How homelessness affects youth.
HOODO MISE HADIMO: BECOMINg MEDIAWISE
WINTER SAFETY Public health info in six languages. WINTER SAFETY Public health info in six languages.
Helps parents understand the power of media.
NO FEAR CPR: TAKE ACTION, SAvE LIvES Learn hands only CPR.
MINNESOTA AT 150: REAL AND IMAgINED ENVIRONMENT
CAPITOL REPORT
Update on current Capitol issues.
ECHO
10:30
HEPATITIS b Public health info in six languages.
11:00
ECHO
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SPAIN...ON THE ROAD AgAIN
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FRI 11.21
Explore the record setting peaks, valleys, rivers and glaciers of this visually spectacular region.
THE bIblE’S bURIED SECRETS Archeological artifacts left behind by the Israelites reveal the history of the Old Testament.
AFRICA TREK
FRANKIE LAINE: AN AMERICAN DREAMER
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT - ALASKA’S WRANgELL - ST. ELIAS
SUPERNATURAL SCIENCE
WILD CHRONICLES
AIMEE MANN/IRON & WINE
FIlTH The story of Mary Whitehouse and her David-andGoliath struggle to clean up the BBC in the 1960s.
MIRAClES OF FAITH Are religious miracles authentic or the work of fraudsters?
Enjoy the best of Spain’s cuisines and cultures with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman.
12:00A
MASTERPIECE CONTEMPORARY
EXPlORING NORTHFIElD
Revisit Roadshow favorites.
Sam jokes about Little Mo and Trevor turns nasty.
Explore the amazing career of this gifted singer and performer who is still in demand at age 85.
GIl SHAHAM AND ORPHEUS AT THE PENTHOUSE An intimate salon-style evening features works by a composer who knew his fiddle, Pablo de Sarasate.
Pool-side landscaping.
EASTENDERS
Trevor calls Little Mo and frightens her.
SUN 1 1 .2 3 LIvE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
EASTENDERS
Sam tries to convince Peggy to let Trevor move into the Vic.
SAT 11.22 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
MARY HANSON SHOW
Experts discuss health & social issues.
BELAHDAN
Middle Eastern variety talk show. HEPATITIS b Public health info in six languages.
DIvERSITY IN FOCUS
Contributions of the South Asian community.
vIETNAMESE NEWS
News for the Vietnamese community.
Show being simulcast on a2 and aHD.
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20% off any item (except online purchases) with member card. www.bibelotshops.com.
Salsa a la Salsa
A curriculum designed specifically for boys facilitates classroom performance. A Saint Thomas Academy education emphasizes reading and writing skills, interactive projects, leadership opportunities and spirituality. Since 1885, Academy teachers have prepared boys for college, career and life.
612-813-1970 Free dessert with your meal. www.salsaalasalsa.com.
Khyber Pass Cafe
STA is a Catholic, college preparatory, military/leadership school for young men.
651-690-0505 One free dessert with purchase of one entree. 1571 Grand Avenue, St. Paul.
S aint T homas A cademy Admissions Receptions:
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 1:00 p.m.
Ex Umbris in Veritatem
Stampede Steakhouse in the Park at MOA
Cadets.com 651-683-1515
952-883-8773 10% off purchase – not valid on alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. www.theparkatmoa.com.
Days Inn
1-800-268-2195 Save up to 30% at more than 1,900 convenient locations in the U.S. and Canada.
1-800-Flowers.com
800-356-9377 10% off flowers and gifts. www.1800flowers.com. Presented locally by:
N'Tice Home Furnishings & Gifts
September 12 in the Omnitheater
612-861-0016 20% off one item. www.nticehome.com.
Minnesota Children's Museum
651-225-6000 One free admission with purchase of three regular admissions. Expires 8/31/09. mcm.org.
Mysteries of the Great Lakes is a Science North Production
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HIG H L I G H T S N OV E M B E R 2 4 - 3 0
The Rape of Europa
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his breathtaking film tells the epic story of the systematic theft, deliberate destruction and mi-
raculous survival of Europe’s art treasures during the Third Reich and the Second World War. For 12 years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history, but heroic young art historians and curators from America and Europe fought to rescue and return millions of lost, hidden and stolen treasures. Joan Allen narrates this breathtaking chronicle about the battle over the very survival of centuries of western culture. 2 Monday, November 24, 8pm 17 Tuesday, November 25, 8pm
Frontline: The Hugo Chavez Show Seen by some as a bombastic tyrant and by others as a new hope for Latin American politics, Hugo Chavez is one of the most controversial figures to emerge in recent years. Frontline goes in-depth and explores the man, his life, his passions, what the future holds for Venezuela, and America’s relations with Latin America.
2 Tuesday, November 25, 9pm
American Masters:
Good Ol’ Charles Shulz For 50 years, Charles M. Schulz captivated and comforted millions with Peanuts, but unprecedented worldwide success did not quiet his own Charlie-Brownstyle doubts. With full access to Peanuts strips and specials and to Schulz's personal archives, this a original production explores his life, his work, and the complex ways the two intersected.
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a KIDS Feast of Favorites It’s the day after Thanksgiving, you’ve feasted on turkey, and you’re ready for some holiday weekend fun. What could be better than a a KIDS Feast of Favorites? Watch Curious George, Sid the Science Kid, Sesame Street, Super Why, Martha Speaks, and Word Girl. The day will be packed with seven new episodes, plus a brand-new hour-long special will keep the fun coming all day long.
2 Friday, November 27, Starting at 6:30am
Pioneers of Television: Variety Explore T V's formative years through revealing interviews and irresistible archival clips. This episode features Ed Sullivan, Milton Berle, The Carol Burnett Show, Smothers Brothers and Laugh-in, among others.
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MIlWAUKEE, WI Unique discoveries include a valuable Persian rug and game baseballs autographed by Warren Spahn.
THE RAPE OF EUROPA
Heroic art historians and curators fought to rescue millions of lost treasures stolen by the Nazis.
TUE 11.25 NOvA
OCEAN ANIMAl EMERGENCY A San Francisco veterinarian treats sea lions sickened by toxic algae blooms caused by pollutants.
WED 11.26 MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
THE QUEEN AND US/INSIDE THE FIRM A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Parts 4 & 5 of 5)
NATURE
THUR 1 1 . 2 7 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
America’s favorite home improvement series airs in the first half-hour. In the second half-hour experts address viewer questions.
PIONEERS OF TELEvISION
SHARKlAND Nearly 150 species of all colors, shapes & sizes of sharks gather off the coast of Southern Africa.
VARIETY A look at the stars and shows that established the format, including Ed Sullivan and Carol Burnett.
8:30
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FRONTLINE
THE HUGO CHAVEZ SHOW A look at Venezuela’s controversial and outspoken president and his anti-capitalist revolution.
9:30
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AMERICAN MASTERS
GOOD Ol’ CHARlES SCHUlZ The story of an unassuming man who redefined the comic art form, always with love and tolerance.
KEEPINg UP APPEARANCES
RICKY NELSON SINgS
Full-length musical numbers are blended with new interviews with Ricky’s children, friend Kris Kristofferson, bandmate and guitar legend James Burton and others.
KEEPINg UP APPEARANCES
Hyacinth is at her wit’s end with the charity shop, Councilor Nugent, Rose’s love life & her Daddy!
Hyacinth’s social standing at a church function is jeopardized when Onslow becomes more ardent.
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STRONG STUFF THIS INSURANCE The staff hears Mr. Harman describing the state of the furniture and think he is talking about them. JET AGE Missed opportunities, a vital arms race and secrets hidden among spoils of war come vividly to life.
M O N 11.24 CARINg FOR YOUR PARENTS
Explores major challenges and questions regarding home care, financial needs and nursing options.
8:00
APARTMENT Mrs. Slocombe moves into a display apartment in Grace Brothers. Mr. Humphries seeks to join her. AGE OF STEAlTH With the computer age came avionics, systems to control planes that humans could never fly.
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INDEPENDENT LENS
MARCH POINT Three teens from the Swinomish Tribe investigate the impact of oil refineries on their community.
Depicts the intricate interplay of art, culture and economics in Navajo weaving.
TUE 11.25
WED 11.26
HERO Captain Peacock is challenged to a boxing match by a member of another department, but he backs out. AlPS & lAPlAND Holly travels by dogsleds to an Easter Festival celebration and scales the Matterhorn.
THUR 1 1 . 2 7
gERMANS IN AMERICA
WIRED SCIENCE
WEAvINg WORLDS
THE RAPE OF EUROPA
NOvA
MONARCHY: THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WORK
A PEOPlE DISAPPEARS German-Americans try to keep their identity under wraps as intolerance grows during the world wars.
Heroic art historians and curators fought to rescue millions of lost treasures stolen by the Nazis.
8:30
MRS. SlOCOMbE, SENIOR PERSON When Mr. Rumbold gets ill, Mrs. Slocombe takes his place, but eats the ice cream that made him sick.
Travel to Vermont to watch as sensors are placed on a bridge to prevent it from collapsing.
OCEAN ANIMAl EMERGENCY A San Francisco veterinarian treats sea lions sickened by toxic algae caused by pollutants.
Depicts the intricate interplay of art, culture and economics in Navajo weaving.
THE QUEEN AND US/INSIDE THE FIRM A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at England’s royal family. (Parts 4 & 5 of 5)
HOMELAND: FOUR PORTRAITS OF NATIvE ACTION
One of the most critical but least known human rights stories in America is the savaging of Native American lands and its impact on Native people.
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FRI 11.28 DAKOTA CONFLICT Discover one of the most tragic events in Dakota history through rare archives, correspondence and interviews.
Noon 12:30 1:00 1:30
WASHINgTON WEEK
Roundtable discussion of major news events, hosted by Gwen Ifill.
NOW ON PBS
Go behind the headlines with PBS’ weekly news program, hosted by David Brancaccio.
2:00 2:30
CAlIFORNIA GRIllING
A YEAR AT KEW
A look at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
RICK STEvES’ EUROPE
ATHENS AND SIDE TRIPS
MASQUERADE MARATHON Mike uses the Masquerade Picnic to hide from a bad guy. Red puts hot peppers in the bird feeder.
EASTENDERS
Sharon is upset by Tom’s reaction to her proposal.
Suze shares insights into the complicated relationship women have with money.
PANDA TALES
Follow a panda cub at the San Diego Zoo, from her birth through her first birthday.
CELTIC WOMAN - A NEW JOURNEY
5:00
Dr. Daniel G. Amen teaches how to optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
6:00
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
DANIEL O’DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND
7:00 7:30 8:30 9:00 10:00 10:30
EASTENDERS
11:30
Trevor sent Little Mo an ornament.
Discover the power of yoga with instructor Rodney Yee.
CHANgE YOUR BRAIN, CHANgE YOUR LIFE
Little Mo agrees to see a counselor
EASTENDERS
YOgA WITH RODNEY YEE
SUzE ORMAN: WOMEN & MONEY
America’s favorite home improvement experts address viewer questions.
THE RED gREEN SHOW
Insights into how to tap in to the brain’s potential.
Learn about the art of staging.
3:30 4:00
SUN 11.30 BRAIN FITNESS 2: SIgHT AND SOUND
THE vICTORY gARDEN
3:00
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Weekly public affairs show hosted by one of the country’s most recognized journalists.
SAT 11.29 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
12:00A
A brand new special with Celtic Woman recorded at the historic Slane Castle.
Daniel sings familiar Irish tunes and American favorites and visits beautiful sites across Ireland.
vICTOR BORgE’S 100TH BIRTHDAY
Victor Borge has been lauded as one of funniest comedians of all times, combining pianoplaying with unique humor, a great sense of timing & panache.
LOvE TRAIN: THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA
Features Bunny Sigler, G.C. Cameron, the Soul Survivors, Jean Carne, Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, the Three Degrees and Bill Jolly.
ELvIS LIvES: THE 25TH ANNIvERSARY CONCERT
Through the magic of modern technology, Elvis Presley is reunited on stage with his original band.
SUzE ORMAN: WOMEN & MONEY
Suze shares insights into the complicated relationship women have with money. (Until 1:30am)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS: THE BEST OF THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS
Interviews with the beloved television personality are featured with clips of classic performances.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: gHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EvE
Enjoy this holiday special featuring the singer Jewel and renowned actor Ossie Davis.
ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS - A BLACK AND WHITE NIgHT
Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Brown, Elvis Costello & Tom Waits, perform with the rock n’ roll legend.
DANIEL O’DONNELL
AT HOME IN IRElAND
FRI 11.28 BEST OF MASTERPIECE THEATRE
Host Derek Jacobi presents the best-loved programs of 35 seasons, as selected by viewers in a nationwide survey.
5:00P 5:30 6:00
MASTERPIECE SPECIAL
THE UNSEEN AlISTAIR COOKE The fascinating story of the celebrated broadcaster and host of PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre.
6:30
A fond look back at the landmark series Brideshead Revisited with interviews from the stars.
EASTENDERS
DONNA’S DAY STARRINg DONNA ERICKSON
LAWRENCE WELK’S Tv TREASURES
PANDA TALES
Sharon is upset by Tom’s reaction. Little Mo agrees to see a counselor. The best of the Lawrence Welk Show’s 1,065 episodes, from 1955 to 1982.
9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00
Trevor sent Little Mo an ornament. HEAlTHY FAMIlY lIVING
Follow a panda cub at the San Diego Zoo, from her birth through her first birthday.
LOvE TRAIN: THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA
7:30 8:30
SUN 11.30 EASTENDERS
7:00 8:00
REvISITINg BRIDESHEAD
SAT 11.29 EASTENDERS
JOHN DENvER: A SONg’S BEST FRIEND
Rare footage from concert performances of this acclaimed songwriter, performer and humanitarian.
Features Bunny Sigler, G.C. Cameron, the Soul Survivors, Jean Carne, Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, the Three Degrees and Bill Jolly.
BRAIN FITNESS 2: SIgHT AND SOUND
Insights into how to tap into the brain’s potential.
CAPITOL REPORT
Update on current Capitol issues.
CHANgE YOUR BRAIN, CHANgE YOUR LIFE
Dr. Daniel G. Amen teaches how to optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
SUzE ORMAN: WOMEN & MONEY
Suze shares insights into the complicated relationship women have with money.
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eero saarinen shaping the future
Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts September 13, 2008–January 4, 2009 From the soaring Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the elegant simplicity of the Pedestal Chair, Eero Saarinen created some of the most powerful and enduring expressions of modern architecture and design. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center join forces to present the first major museum retrospective of one of the most prolific, unorthodox, and controversial architects of the 20th century. Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future is organized by the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, the Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki, and the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., with the support of the Yale University School of Architecture. ASSA ABLOY is the global sponsor of the exhibition. The exhibition is copresented in Minneapolis by the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Major support is provided by Judy Dayton. Lead local sponsor