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Best Bets “Hamilton’s America” GREAT PERFORMANCES follows the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the history behind it. Interviews with Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Nas, Questlove, Stephen Sondheim and more. Tune in March 4 at 8 p.m. “Victoria After Party” Give the first season of this regal new series a royal sendoff with cast members and creators. Tune in March 5 at 10 p.m. “NATURE: Super Hummingbird” Enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time, see them mate, fight and raise families. Tune in March 9 at 8 p.m. “Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller” Join Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and more for a tribute to the acclaimed filmmaker. Tune in March 14 at 8 p.m. “To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters on MASTERPIECE “ Learn the extraordinary story of how, against all odds, the famous literary trio had their genius for writing romantic novels recognized in a maledominated 19th-century world. Tune in March 26 at 9 p.m. “Dead Reckoning: War & Justice” Civilians worldwide are increasingly the targets of war crimes. This unprecedented series examines the evolution of postwar justice in investigating genocide, ethnic cleansing and other atrocities and in prosecuting the perpetrators. Tune in March 28 at 8-11 p.m.
“Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics” March 12 at 8 p.m. The March Membership Cmapaign is March 3-26. More information about Sustainer memberships available
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DAYTIME MONDAY–FRIDAY 6:00 Martha Speaks 6:30 Arthur 7:00 Wild Kratts 7:30 Ready Jet Go! 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Curious George 20,24/Curious George Swings into Spring 9:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Splash and Bubbles 10:30 Sesame Street 11:00 Dinosaur Train 11:30 Peg + Cat 12:00 Super Why! 12:30 Thomas & Friends 1:00 Sesame Street 1:30 Dinosaur Train 2:00 Splash and Bubbles 2:30 Curious George 20,24/Curious George Swings into Spring 3:00 Nature Cat 3:30 Ready Jet Go! 4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 4:30 Tavis Smiley 5:00 WUFT News First at Five 3/6-10/Rick Steves’ Europe 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 Deutsche Welle News 6:30 Nightly Business Report 7:00 PBS NewsHour
SATURDAY 6:00 Arthur 6:30 World Girl 7:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:00 Splash and Bubbles 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Nature Cat 9:30 Ready Jet Go! 9:30 Wild Kratts 10:00 4,25/Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen RN 11/You are the Universe with Deepak Chopra MD 18/The Energy Weight Loss Solution with Neal Barnard MD 11:30 18/Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You 12:00 4/Age Fix with Anthony Youn MD 11/Age-Proof with Jean Chatsky and Michael Roizen, MD 25/Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap from Forever Taxed to Never Taxed 1:30 4/Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap from Forever Taxed to Never Taxed 11/Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You 18/Eat Fat Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman 2:00 25/28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, MD 3:30 4/28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, MD 11/Hamilton’s America 18/Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller 25/Rick Steves’ Europe: Great German Cities 5:00 4/Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White 5:30 11/Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics 18/This Land is Your Land 25/The Highwaymen: Live from the Nassau Coliseum SUNDAY
SUNDAY 6:00 Sid the Science Kid 6:30 Dinosaur Train 7:00 Sesame Street 7:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:00 Splash and Bubbles 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Nature Cat 9:30 Ilene Silverman Show 10:00 5/Sewing with Nancy: Double Stitching Sewing with Nancy 10:30 12/ Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap from Forever Taxed to Never Taxed 19/Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White 26/Dr. Perlmutter’s Whole Life Plan 11:30 5/ Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White 19/ Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen MD and Tana Amen RN 12:30 5/Younger Skin from with Dr. Trevor Cates 12/Age Fix with Anthony Youn MD 26/Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You 1:30 19/28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, MD 2:00 5/Our Community Our Health: Lung Cancer Research Studies 12/NATURE: Super Hummingbird 2:30 26/Eat Fat Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman 3:00 5/Dr. Permutters’s Whole Life Plan 19/Fernando Varela: Coming Home 3:30 12/Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White 4:30 5/Age Fix with Anthony Youn MD 12/Eat Fat Gt Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman 19/Friar Alessandro: The Voice of Assisi 26/Age Fix with Anthony Youn MD
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PRIMETIME 5 —Sunday
“Hamilton’s America” March 4 at 8 p.m.
1 — Wednesday 8:00 Spy in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries Meet the Spies. The final “Making Of” episode takes us through the evolution of Spy Creatures from the original BoulderCam to the PenguinCams that inspired the “spycams” in this series. Marvel and laugh at unexpected and funny moments from the Spy Creatures’ point of view. 9:00 Africa’s Great Civilizations Empires of Gold. Gates uncovers complex trade networks and educational institutions that advanced north and west Africa. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose
2 — Thursday 8:00 Rise of the Black Pharaohs Learn about the African Kushites who overthrew the ancient Egyptians. 9:00 Africa’s Great Civiliations Cities. Gates explores the great African cities, whose wealth and industry attracted European nations. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Rose
3 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop Hosted by Mary Lou Metzger, Phyllis McGuire and Pat Boone, this program features a cavalcade of 1950s pop music recording legends, reuniting and performing their biggest hits. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Charlie Roseday
4 — Saturday 6:00 Lawrence Welk TV Treasures Members of the Musical Family share some “behind the scenes” stories. Costume designer Rose Weiss and Larry Welk, the son of Lawrence Welk, discuss the early days of the show and how it evolved into a weekly series. 8:00 Hamilton’s America GREAT PERFORMANCES follows the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the history behind it. Interviews with Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Nas, Questlove, Stephen Sondheim and more. 10:00 Roy Orbison: Black & White Night Celebrate the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert with an all-star cast in a newly edited version. 11:30 You are the Universe with Deepak Chopra, M.D.
6:00 Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop See listing on 3/3 at 9 p.m. 8:00 Mercy Street House of Bondage. After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback and Pinkerton’s inquiry heats up. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation, where they intervene in a difficult labor. The hospital staff unites to oust their hated chief. In Boston, Mary’s condition worsens. 9:00 Victoria on MASTERPIECE Young England. On the verge of delivering her first child, Victoria spurns advice and ventures among her subjects, attracting the devoted and demented alike. Miss Skerrett and Francatelli reach their decisive moment. 10:00 Victoria After Party Give the first season of this regal new series a royal sendoff with cast members and creators. 10:30 I Miss Downton Abbey Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable series, including new behind-the-scenes clips and interview footage. Celebrate the stellar cast, the superb writing and the spectacular locations of the most successful British drama ever. Allen Leech (Branson) hosts. 12:00 Our Community, Our Health: Lung Cancer Research Studies
6 — Monday 8:00 Roy Orbison: Black & White Night See listing on 3/4 at 10 p.m. 9:30 Il Volo Notte Magica Join the superstar trio and guest Plácido Domingo for a magical night of music beneath the stars. 11:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White This program provides valuable insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
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7 — Tuesday 8:00 Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop See listing on 3/3 at 9 p.m. 9:30 Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman M.D. Cut through the hype and get the facts you need to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. Dr. Fuhrman provides the latest research that sets you on the path to recovery even if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Tavis Smiley 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
NATURE: Super Hummingbirds
8 — Wednesday 8:00 NATURE Super Hummingbirds. Enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time, see them mate, fight and raise families. 9:30 Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap: Form Forever Taxed to Never Taxed IRA expert Ed Slott offers advice for one’s retirement years. 11:30 Mediation for All of Us 12:30 Capitol Update
9 —Thursday 8:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White See listing on 3/6 at 11 p.m. 9:30 Hamilton’s America See listing on 3/4 at 8 p.m. 11:00 28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, M.D. It’s remarkable how many symptoms-large, small, and in between-are connected to your thyroid. In fact, just about every aspect of your metabolism depends on thyroid function; if your thyroid isn’t working up to par, you won’t be either. Healing and supporting your thyroid is one of the most important ways you can connect to your body-and one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. 12:30 Capital Update
March 8 at 8 p.m. 10 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and Tana Amen, RN In this program, award winning psychiatrist, brain-imaging expert and 10-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife Tana Amen, also a New York Times bestselling author and nurse, will give you 50 ways to grow your brain. 11:00 Age Fix with Anthony Youn 12:30 Capitol Update
11 — Saturday 7:30 Il Volo Notte Magica See listing on 3/6 at 9:30 p.m. 9:00 This Land is Your Land Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music. 10:30 70s Soul Superstars Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of 70s soul legends. Patti LaBelle hosts.
12 — Sunday 6:30 Daniel O’Donnell Back Home Again Join the Irish crooner, along with Mary Duff and guest Derek Ryan, for a concert filmed in Dublin.
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8:00 Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Relive unforgettable live performances from the Beatles, the Doors, the Rolling Stones and more icons. 10:00 Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap: From Forever Taxed to Never Taxed See listing on 3/8 at 9:30 p.m. 12:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White See listing on 3/6 at 11 p.m.
13 — Monday 8:00 John Denver Country Boy Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the popular singer-songwriter. 9:30 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White See listing on 3/6 at 11 p.m. 10:30 Age Fix with Anthony Youn, M.D. Dr. Youn gives easy home remedies to save you thousands of dollars and achieve the same results without surgery. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
14 — Tuesday 8:00 Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller Join Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and more for a tribute to the acclaimed filmmaker. 10:00 70s Soul Superstars See listing on 3/11 at 10:30 p.m. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
15 — Wednesday 8:00 This Land is Your Land See listing on 3/11 at 9 p.m. 9:30 70s Soul Superstars See listing on 3/11 at 10:30 p.m. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
16 — Thursday 8:00 Patsy Cline: American Masters Celebrate the life and legacy of the groundbreaking “Crazy” singer who defined modern country music. 9:30 Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grown Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and Tana Amen, RN See listing on 3/10 at 9 p.m. 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
Tune in March 17 at 10 p.m.
17 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White See listing on 3/6 at 11 p.m. 10:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Great German Cities. In this special, travel expert Rick Steves explores five of Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, these cities are wonderful places to explore the country’s fascinating culture. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
18 — Saturday 7:00 John Denver Country Boy See listing on 3/13 at 8 p.m. 8:30 The Highwaymen: Live from Nassau Coliseum The Highwaymen (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson) perform at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum in a 1990 concert. The set includes “Big River,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Always on My Mind.”
10:00 The Last Waltz Watch Bob Dylan, Neil Young and more perform with The Band in Martin Scorsese’s 1978 acclaimed film.
19 — Sunday 6:00 Tom Jones: A Soundstage Special Don’t miss the iconic singer performing signature songs with special guest Alison Krauss. 7:30 Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever Join André Rieu, “The King of the Waltz,” for a magical evening of enchanting music, song and dance. 9:00 Rock Rhythm and Doo Wop Join Frankie Valli, Little Richard, Little Anthony & The Imperials and more for a legendary reunion. 11:00 Ken Burns America’s Storyteller See listing on 3/13 at 8 p.m.
20 —Monday 8:00 Tom Jones: A Soundstage Special See listing on 3/19 at 6 p.m. 9:30 Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen M.D. and Tana Amen R.N. See listing on 3/10 at 9 p.m.
11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
21 —Tuesday 8:00 Ed Slott’s Retirement Roadmap: From Forever Taxed to Never Taxed See listing on 3/8 at 9:30 p.m. 10:00 Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman Bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman introduces a new weight-loss and healthy living program based on the latest science. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
22 —Wednesday 8:00 The Highwaymen Life from Nassau Coliseum See listing on 3/18 at 8:30 p.m. 9:30 Travis Tritt: A Man and His Guitar Join the country music hit-maker and special guests Marty Stuart and James Otto. 11:00 Rock Rewind Take a time-tripping visit to the psychedelic pop era with host Tommy James. 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
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23 —Thursday 8:00 Rock Rhythm and Doo Wop See listing on 3/19 at 9 p.m. 10:00 Age Fix with Anthony Youn M.D. See listing on 3/13 at 10:30 p.m. 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
24 —Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again Join the Irish crooner, along with Mary Duff and guest Derek Ryan, for a concert filmed in Dublin. 10:30 28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers M.D. 11:30 Capitol Update 12:30 Charlie Rose
25—Saturday 7:00 Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again See listing on 3/24 at 9 p.m. 8:30 Rock Rewind: 1967-1969 Take a time-tripping visit to the psychedelic pop era with host Tommy James. 10:00 Travis Tritt: A Man and His Guitar See listing on 3/22 at 9:30 p.m. 11:30 Dr. Perlmutter’s Whole Life Plan Learn how to improve one’s health by adopting a diet that includes more fat and fiber, less carbs and protein, and no gluten.o
26 — Sunday 6:00 Daniel O’Donnell: Back Home Again See listing on 3/24 at 9 p.m. 7:30 Rock Rewind: 1967-1969 See listing on 3/23 at 8:30 p.m. 9:00 To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters on MASTERPIECE Learn the extraordinary story of how, against all odds, the famous literary trio had their genius for writing romantic novels recognized in a male-dominated 19th-century world.
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To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters March 26 at 9 p.m. 11:30 Il Volo Notte Magica See listing on 3/6 at 9:30 p.m. 12:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde White
27 —Monday 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Palm Springs. (Part 2/3) 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Chicago. Travel to Chicago for finds like a 1969 “Chicago Seven” signed subpoena, a 1961 Leonora Carrington oil, and a 1976 Playboy Bunny collection. Which find is appraised at $200,000-$300,000? Visit the Art Institute of Chicago. (Part 1/3) 10:00 Independent Lens Ovarian Psycos. Based in the heart of Los Angeles’ Eastside, and building upon the legacy of the Chicano/a and civil rights movement, the irreverently named Ovarian Psycos Cycle Brigade are a ferocious and unapologetic group of young women of color, cycling through the barrios and boulevards of the Eastside, committed to collectively confronting racism and violence, and demanding and creating safe spaces for women. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
28 —Tuesday 8:00 Dead Reckoning: War & Justice The General’s Ghost. See how war crimes by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan spur creation of international justice laws. 9:00 Dead Reckoning: War & Justice The Blind Eye. Learn about the obstruction of postwar justice during the Cold War. 10:00 Dead Reckoning: War & Justice In Our Time. See how postwar justice is revitalized but limited in confronting rising civilian tolls. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
29 —Wednesday 8:00 NATURE Yosemite. Explore Yosemite with experts to discover how climate change affects the valley’s majestic beauty. 9:00 NOVA Secrets of the Viking Sword. Learn how Viking sword makers designed and built the Ulfberht sword and uncover its role in history. 10:00 Secrets of the Dead Nero’s Sunken City. Follow archaeologists who are mapping underwater ruins of ancient Rome’s version of Las Vegas.
10:00 Victoria on MASTERPIECE Young England. On the verge of delivering her first child, Victoria spurns advice and ventures among her subjects, attracting the devoted and demented alike. Miss Skerrett and Francatelli reach their decisive moment. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose 12:00 Charlie Rose
31—Friday
Dead Reckoning: War & Justice
March 28 at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
30 —Thursday 8:00 The This Old House Hour A new series begins in Detroit, Michigan. Kevin meets homeowners who plan to renovate a formerly abandoned home themselves. On ASK
THIS OLD HOUSE, Roger is in Kentucky for lawn care tips that go beyond bluegrass and Scott installs a chandelier lift. 9:00 Murder in Suburbia Estate Agents. Ash and Scribs investigate the murder of an estate agent, Phil Jakes, who was struck over the head with a paperweight and then strangled late one evening at his office.
8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Charlie Rose This Week 9:00 Great Performances Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Celebrate composer Williams’ achievements with Dudamel, the orchestra and violinist Itzhak Perlman. 10:30 Great Performances Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. See listing above. 12:00 Capitol Update 12:00 Charlie Rose
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