wpsu.org PROGRAM GUIDE AUGUST 2016

PROGRAM GUIDE AUGUST 2016
VOL. 46 NO. 8
Special programming made possible by viewers like you!
Our Town: Cresson
If you missed the premiere during the
Stanley Cup Playoffs, now’s your chance to
see residents tell stories about what makes
their hometown a great place to live.
Thursday, August 25, at 8:00 p.m.
Magic Moments:
The Best of 50s Pop
A cavalcade of 1950s pop music legends
reuniting and performing their biggest
hits live, hosted by Pat Boone, Debbie
Reynolds, and others.
Saturday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m.
The Ed Sullivan Show and My Music Present
California Dreamin’:
The Songs of the Mamas
and the Papas
Celebrate 50 years of the harmonious
pop-folk-rock group that defined an era.
Monday, August 29, at 8:00 p.m.
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WPSU Originals, All this Month
Thursdays, August 4–25, at 8:00 p.m.
Each Thursday night during the month of August, WPSU presents a
different locally-produced program, featuring contemporary topics,
live music, and regional history.
August 4: You Can’t Say That
changing the conversation about “things you can’t say”
Odd Squad: The Movie
Monday, August 1, at 6:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m.
In this feature-length ODD SQUAD event, a rival
group of adults called Weird Team arrive with a
gadget that fixes any odd problem, running Odd
Squad out of business and forcing the agents to
go back to their lives as regular kids. Using math
skills and teamwork, the kids discover Weird
Team isn’t actually solving problems, but just
covering them up. The Season 2 cast teams up
with the Season 1 cast to stop Weird Team and
save the world from destruction.
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August 11: Music from Penn State: Pennsylvania BrassWorks
features a faculty/student ensemble
August 18: Centre County Report: The Journey / In Greece
explores the refugee crisis and economic turmoil
August 25: The Grange Fair
chronicles a vanishing piece of Americana in Centre County
Great Performances at The Met
Saturday afternoons, August 6 and 13
This 10th season of magnificent productions from The Metropolitan
Opera in New York City includes:
Turandot, August 6, at 3:00 p.m.
Madama Butterfly, August 13, at 2:30 p.m.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MONDAY–FRIDAY
6:00
Arthur
6:30
Odd Squad
7:00
Wild Kratts
7:30
Ready Jet Go!
8:00
Nature Cat
8:30 Curious George
9:00
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
9:30
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
10:00
Sesame Street
10:30
Peg + Cat
11:00
Dinosaur Train
11:30
Dinosaur Train
12:00
Super Why!
12:30
Thomas and Friends
1:00
Sesame Street
1:30
The Cat in the Hat
Knows a Lot About That!
2:00
Curious George
2:30 Curious George
3:00
Arthur
3:30
Nature Cat
4:00
Ready Jet Go!
4:30
Odd Squad
5:00
Wild Kratts
5:30
Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)
6:00
BBC World News America
6:30
Nightly Business Report
7:00
PBS NewsHour
.
American Experience: Boys of ‘36
Tuesday, August 2, at 9:00 p.m.
The thrilling true story of nine working-class young
men from the University of Washington who overcame
tremendous hardships to beat their ivy league
counterparts and Hitler’s elite rowers, taking the rowing
world by storm and inspiring a nation, when they captured
the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.
Infinity Hall Live
Saturdays, August 6–20, at 11:00 p.m.
This concert series from Infinity Hall in Norfolk,
Connecticut gives fans a front-row view and backstage
access to an eclectic mix of today’s most intriguing
musical artists —from indie pop and blues to rock and
country— featuring performers Rhiannon Giddens on
August 6, Galactic on August 13, and Joss Stone on
August 20.
Tales of the Greatest Generation
Sunday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m.
Two half-hour documentaries about local heroes, “Our
Flag Still Waves: The Michael Strank Story,” hosted by
Tom Ridge and “From Ashville to Pearl Harbor: John
Lipple and the Traditions of the Ashville VFW,” honor a
soldier who raised the flag at Iwo Jima and a sailor aboard
the USS Arizona in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
News Episodes of Ready Jet Go!
Monday–Friday, August 15–19,
at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Blast off for the next season of adventure with new-kidon-the-street, Jet Propulsion, and his neighborhood pals
Sydney and Sean, to explore Earth science, astronomy,
and our solar system with a week of all-new episodes of
PBS Kids’ READY JET GO!
American Experience: Reagan
Tuesday, August 16, at 9:00 p.m.
One of the most popular —and most controversial—
presidents of the 20th century, Reagan’s legacy is still in
dispute, but his impact on American life and politics is
unmistakable. A failed actor, as president he unleashed
dramatic economic and political initiatives, and preferred
to see America as a "shining city on a hill."
weeknights at 5:30 p.m.
Weather World provides
weather education
as well as
a comprehensive forecast.
Great Old Amusement Parks
Monday, August 22, at 9:00 p.m.
This one-hour special hosted by WGBH’s Rick Sebak
takes you on old wooden roller coasters, vintage bumper
cars, and other classic rides as it looks at the history of
the charming and beautiful pre-Disney family amusement
parks that used to dot towns across the U.S., including
Altoona and Pittsburgh.
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AUGUST LISTINGS
MONDAY, AUG 1
8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage New Orleans
A second look at items from a
2002 visit.
9:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Atlanta
Documents related to golf legend
Bobby Jones and an 1841 letter by
Abraham Lincoln are appraised.
10:00POV
Iris
Iris Apfel is a quick-witted,
flamboyantly-dressed 93-year-old
style maven who’s had a presence
on the New York fashion scene for
decades.
11:30 Charlie Rose
TUESDAY, AUG 2
8:00 Nazi Games - Berlin 1936
This is the story of how the Nazis
and the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) turned a relatively
small sports event into the epic
global and mass media spectacle
that continues to this day.
9:00 American Experience:
Boys of ‘36
The true story of the young men
who overcame tremendous
hardships to capture the gold medal
in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympic
Games.
10:00 Independent Lens
T-Rex: Her Fight for Gold
How Claressa "T-Rex" Shields rose
from the streets of Flint, Michigan
to the gold medal podium at
London 2012 as an Olympic boxing
champion.
11:30 Charlie Rose
WEDNESDAY, AUG 3
8:00 Koko - The Gorilla Who Talks
More than 40 years ago, Penny
Patterson began teaching sign
language to a gorilla named Koko.
9:00 NOVA
Bombing Hitler’s Dams
In 1943 a squad of Lancaster
bombers destroyed dams in
Germany with a revolutionary
bouncing bomb.
11:00 Charlie Rose
THURSDAY, AUG 4
8:00 You Can’t Say That
Experience a class where people
say the things you aren’t supposed
to say and the philosophy is simple:
conversation can change the world.
8:30 Legends of Flyfishing
Cast your line with central
Pennsylvania native, Penn State
grad, and renowned angler, Joe
Humphries.
9:00 Doc Martin
Other People’s Children
Martin and Louisa are not having
success with therapy. Dr. Timoney
advises them to plan a date.
10:00 Masterpiece Mystery!
Inspector Lewis, Season 7 Beyond Good and Evil
Thirteen years after Detective Lewis’
first successful arrest, the case is
re-opened for appeal.
11:30 Charlie Rose
FRIDAY, AUG 5
8:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill
8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week
9:00 The Great British Baking Show
Chocolate
The semi-finalists work on a
chocolate tart, chocolate soufflé,
and chocolate centerpieces.
10:00POV
My Way to Olympia
Niko von Glasow, the world’s bestknown disabled filmmaker, covers
the London Paralympics.
11:00 Charlie Rose
SATURDAY, AUG 6
9:00 This Old House
True Colors
9:30 American Woodshop
Band Sawn Box
10:00 Woodwright’s Shop
Welsh Stick Chair
10:30 Woodsmith Shop
Fundamentals of Woodworking
11:00 New Fly Fisher
Brennan Harbour
11:30 Kevin Dundon’s Back to Basics
Chocolate
12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs
Monique Barbeau
12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke
Surf Meets Turf
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1:00 Pati’s Mexican Table
Taco Night
1:30 Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul
Fete Des Boules
2:00 Victory Garden’s Ediblefeast
Vancouver
2:30 Garden Smart
3:00 Great Performances at The Met
Turandot
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend
6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage New Orleans
7:30 Keeping Up Appearances
Violet’s Country Cottage
8:00 Waiting For God
8:30 As Time Goes By
9:00 Doc Martin
Facta Non Verba
Dr. Timoney questions Martin and
Louisa’s ultimate compatibility.
Martin has new neighbors.
10:00 Austin City Limits
Ms. Lauryn Hill
Hip-hop/R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill
takes the stage for her debut on
ACL, in a rare television appearance.
11:00 Infinity Hall Live
Rhiannon Giddens
Rhiannon Giddens showcases her
banjo and fiddle playing and her
vocal prowess.
SUNDAY, AUG 7
9:00 Classic Gospel
All Day Singin’ at the Dome
10:00 Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
10:30 Closer to Truth
Can Dualism Explain
Consciousness?
11:00 To the Contrary
with Bonnie Erbe
11:30 American Health Journal
12:00 Innovations in Medicine
12:30 Healing Quest
Inner World with Michele
Bernhardt: Trauma Overview
1:00 Healthy Body Healthy Mind
Onychomycosis:
Learning About Nail Fungus
1:30 Simply Ming
Mario Batali
2:00 Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Spring Vegetables
2:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Five Ingredient Cookout
3:00 America’s Test Kitchen
from Cook’s Illustrated
Saucing up Chicken and
Roasting Mushrooms
3:30 Cooking with Nick Stellino
Nick’s Favorites
4:00 This Old House Hour
5:00 Rough Cut - Woodworking
with Tommy Mac
Patio Prep Station
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend
6:00 Conversations Live!
Preventing and Treating Obesity
7:00 Our Flag Still Waves:
The Michael Strank Story
7:30 From Ashville to Pearl Harbor:
John Lipple and the Traditions of
the Ashville VFW
8:00 Dancing on the Edge
Lady Cremone becomes suspicious
of Masterson’s offer of such a large
reward. Pamela helps the band.
9:00 Inspector Lewis Season 8
on Masterpiece
One for Sorrow
The remains of a body discovered
in a well and the death of a young
artist test Inspector Lewis and CS
Hathaway in this season premiere.
10:30 The Tunnel
French secret services capture
a suspect. Karl searches his
apartment for personal links to the
Truth Terrorist. Elise disappears.
11:30 The Whole Truth
with David Eisenhower
American Military Power:
Too Much? Too Little?
What Missions?
General Wesley Clark, Nora
Bensahel, Justin Johnson, and
Christopher Preble discuss military
power.
MONDAY, AUG 8
8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage San Diego
Some exciting finds from 2011 are
revisited.
9:00 American Experience: JFK
Part One
John F. Kennedy’s rise to power,
from his birth to his election as
president in 1960, is examined.
11:00 Charlie Rose
TUESDAY, AUG 9
8:00 JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
President Lyndon B. Johnson, the
1964 Civil Rights Act, and the 1965
Voting Rights Act are examined.
9:00 American Experience: JFK
Part Two
John F. Kennedy’s successes and
failures in the White House and his
assassination are explored.
11:00 Charlie Rose
WEDNESDAY, AUG 10
8:00 American Experience: LBJ
Part 1
The presidency of Lyndon B.
Johnson and his mastery of the
legislative process are highlighted.
10:00 American Experience: LBJ
Part 2
The presidency of Lyndon B.
Johnson and his mastery of the
legislative process are highlighted.
THURSDAY, AUG 11
8:00 Music from Penn State
The Pennsylvania Brassworks
The ensemble comprised of Penn
State School of Music full-time,
resident brass faculty perform
Ewald, Bozza, and Bernstein.
9:00 Doc Martin
Facta Non Verba
Dr. Timoney questions Martin and
Louisa’s ultimate compatibility.
Martin has new neighbors.
10:00 Inspector Lewis Season 8
on Masterpiece
One for Sorrow
The remains of a body discovered
in a well and the death of a young
artist test Inspector Lewis and CS
Hathaway in this season premiere.
11:30 Charlie Rose
FRIDAY, AUG 12
8:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill
8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week
9:00 The Great British Baking Show
The Final
In the Season 3 finale, the three
finalists make filled iced buns;
pastries; and a classic British cake
in a multi-layered presentation.
10:00POV
Ping Pong
Elderly players compete in the
Over 80 World Table Tennis
Championships in China’s Inner
Mongolia.
11:00 Charlie Rose
SATURDAY, AUG 13
9:00 This Old House
Victorian Warmth
9:30 American Woodshop
Bent Wood Stands
10:00 Woodwright’s Shop
Welsh Stick Chair II
10:30 Woodsmith Shop
Craftsmanship on Display
11:00 New Fly Fisher
Rawah Ranch
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11:30 Kevin Dundon’s
Modern Irish Food
Christmas Made Easy
12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs
Jacques Torres
12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke
Ribs Rock the Smoker
1:00 Pati’s Mexican Table
Summer Evening Party
1:30 Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul
All in the Family
2:00 Victory Garden’s Ediblefeast
New England
2:30 Great Performances at The Met
Madama Butterfly
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend
6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage San Diego
7:30 Keeping Up Appearances
How to Go on Holiday
without Really Trying
8:00 Waiting For God
8:30 As Time Goes By
9:00 Doc Martin
The Doctor Is Out
Martin finds himself trapped by Annie
Winton, who desperately wants him
to try and save her husband.
10:00 Austin City Limits
Los Lobos/
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Explore contemporary California
rock with Los Lobos and Thao and
The Get Down Stay Down.
11:00 Infinity Hall Live
Galactic
The seminal New Orleans band
draws inspiration from the cultural
flavors of their city streets.
SUNDAY, AUG 14
9:00 Classic Gospel
Gaither Vocal Band:
Happy Rhythm
10:00 Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
10:30 Closer to Truth
Is Consciousness
Ultimate Reality?
11:00 To the Contrary
with Bonnie Erbe
11:30 American Health Journal
12:00 Innovations in Medicine
12:30 Healing Quest
Inner World with
Michele Bernhardt:
Healing Sexual Trauma
1:00 Healthy Body Healthy Mind
Lipodystrophy: A Selective Loss
of Body Fat Disorder
1:30 Simply Ming
Mom & Dad 1
2:00 Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Potatoes
2:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Sustainable Surf
3:00 America’s Test Kitchen
from Cook’s Illustrated
Sweet and Spicy
Asian Specialties
3:30 Cooking with Nick Stellino
Special Creations
4:00 This Old House Hour
5:00 Rough Cut - Woodworking
with Tommy Mac
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend
6:00 Conversations Live!
Prostate Cancer
7:00 Farmher: The Documentary
8:00 Dancing on the Edge
Stanley’s interviews about music
and fame with Louis, Jessie, and
Carla are told through flashbacks.
9:00 Inspector Lewis Season 8
on Masterpiece
Magnum Opus
Mysterious clues lead to a secret
society and a frantic effort to
prevent a fourth murder. Hathaway
struggles with his father’s illness.
10:30 The Tunnel
Evidence points to Karl’s friend.
Police use bank accounts to trace
the TT’s identity, and Karl and Elise
discover his murderous plans.
11:30 The Whole Truth with David
Eisenhower
Exploring 21st Century Islam:
Roles, Rights, Traditions,
and Upheaval
Asra Nomani, Nihad Awad, Raza
Bokhari, and Manal Omar discuss
21st century Islam.
MONDAY, AUG 15
8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Miami
Items from a 2011 visit to Miami
Beach are reappraised.
9:00 American Experience:
Jimmy Carter
Trace the ascent of an ambitious
country boy from a peanut farm in
Georgia to the Oval Office.
11:00 Charlie Rose
WEDNESDAY, AUG 17
8:00 NOVA
Cold Case JFK
State-of-the art forensic tools
are applied to investigate the
assassination of John F. Kennedy.
9:00 American Experience: Reagan
An American Crusade
Ronald Reagan spent two terms in
office as one of the most popular
and controversial presidents.
11:30 Charlie Rose
THURSDAY, AUG 18
8:00 Centre County Report:
The Journey
This special edition of the studentproduced news program covers the
Penn State Nittany Lions Baseball
Team’s historic trip to Cuba.
8:46 Centre County Report in Greece
This special report takes us to
Greece for a look at the economic
situation, abandoned Olympic
venues, the refugee crisis, and
more.
9:30 Doc Martin
The Doctor is Out
Martin finds himself trapped by
Annie Winton, who desperately
wants him to try and save her
husband.
10:30 Inspector Lewis Season 8
on Masterpiece
Magnum Opus
Mysterious clues lead to a secret
society and a frantic effort to
prevent a fourth murder. Hathaway
struggles with his father’s illness.
FRIDAY, AUG 19
8:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill
8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week
9:00 Great Performances at The Met
Madama Butterfly
Kristine Opolais shines in her
heartbreaking interpretation of the
title role in Madama Butterfly.
TUESDAY, AUG 16
SATURDAY, AUG 20
8:00 Dick Cavett’s Watergate
From 1972 to 1974, The Dick
Cavett Show featured interviews
and analysis on the Watergate
scandal.
9:00 American Experience: Reagan
Lifeguard
Explore the influence of family,
religion, and anti-communism on
the life of Ronald Reagan.
11:00 Charlie Rose
9:00 This Old House
Grinding out the Details
9:30 American Woodshop
The Console
10:00 Woodwright’s Shop
Tool Smithing with Peter Ross
10:30 Woodsmith Shop
Working Small
11:00 New Fly Fisher
Mckenzie River Lodge
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11:30 Taste Of Louisiana with
Chef John Folse & Company:
Crabs - Louisa, LA
12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs
Alfred Portale
12:30 Steven Raichlen’s
Project Smoke
How to Smoke when
You Don’t Have a Smoker
1:00 Pati’s Mexican Table
Tamaliza!
1:30 Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul
Toast to Julia
2:00 Victory Garden’s Ediblefeast
Omaha
2:30 Garden Smart
3:00 Growing a Greener World
The Business of
Urban Backyard Food Gardens
3:30 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home
The Best of Garden Home:
Gardening
4:00 Tracks Ahead
Tweetsie Railroad
4:30 Painting the Town
with Eric Dowdle
5:00 Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
San Antonio’s Fiesta - Ole!
6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Miami
7:30 Keeping Up Appearances
Richard’s New Hobby
8:00 Waiting For God
8:30 As Time Goes By
9:00 Doc Martin
Rescue Me
Life in Portwenn transpires to get
in Martin’s way as he questions if
Louisa will come back to him.
10:00 Austin City Limits
Ryan Adams/Jenny Lewis
Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams
highlights tunes from his self-titled
album and Jenny Lewis performs.
11:00 Infinity Hall Live
Joss Stone
The English singer-songwriter
showcases her lustrous vocal
prowess in an energetic
performance.
SUNDAY, AUG 21
9:00 Classic Gospel
Joy in the Camp
10:00 Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
10:30 Closer to Truth
When Brains Go Bad?
11:00 To the Contrary
with Bonnie Erbe
11:30 American Health Journal
12:00 Innovations in Medicine
12:30 Healing Quest
Inner World with Michele
Bernhardt: Brainspotting
1:00 Healthy Body Healthy Mind
Understanding
Polycythemia Vera or P-Vera
1:30 Simply Ming
Mom & Dad 2
2:00 Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Spice it Up
2:30 Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Fan Fare
3:00 America’s Test Kitchen
from Cook’s Illustrated
A Roast for the Holidays
3:30 Cooking with Nick Stellino
Veal Appeal
4:00 This Old House Hour
5:00 Rough Cut - Woodworking
with Tommy Mac
Pencil Post Bed
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend
6:00 Conversations Live!
Fertility
7:00 Grand Rescue
8:00 Secrets of Westminster
A world of intrigue and traditions is
explored behind the gothic walls of
the Houses of Parliament.
9:00 Inspector Lewis Season 8
on Masterpiece
What Lies Tangled
A mathematician and chemistry
professor are killed, and a link
between them helps solve the case.
Lewis worries about his job.
10:30 The Tunnel
The season finale presents a hairraising showdown, and a change of
direction that’s too much for Karl to
bear.
11:30 Juneteenth Jamboree
A Place for Families
A celebration of the state of Texas’
African American heritage is
showcased.
MONDAY, AUG 22
8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage San Francisco
Great discoveries include a modestlooking Eskimo hunting helmet and
a 1385 English silver spoon.
9:00 Great Old Amusement Parks
Celebrate pre-Disney parks and
check out some old wooden roller
coasters and other classic rides.
10:00POV
Art and Craft
The jig is up for an art forger who
has donated his expert copies to
museums for 30 years.
11:30 Charlie Rose
TUESDAY, AUG 23
SATURDAY, AUG 27
8:00 Secrets of Westminster
A world of intrigue and traditions is
explored behind the gothic walls of
the Houses of Parliament.
9:00 Adirondacks
Follow the seasons in the protected
land, with modern stories and
historical tales of the region.
11:00 Charlie Rose
9:00 This Old House
This Old Tree House
An arched shingle design is created
for the front porch gable and the
porch railings are built.
9:30 Land with Jerry Apps
The author and historian passes
along lessons gleaned from listening
to the land, recalling stories that
unite generations.
11:00 Carol Burnett’s
Favorite Sketches
Join Burnett for personally-selected
highlights from her long-running
comedy sketch series.
12:30 The Healing Mind
with Martin Rossman, MD
Use proven clinical techniques to
break the worry cycle and transform
that energy into a positive force for
a happy, healthier life.
2:00 Summer, Surf, & Beach Music
We Love (My Music)
Enjoy the greatest surf guitar rock
and pop tunes by legendary artists
including the Beach Boys, Ventures,
Jan & Dean, and more.
3:30 Visons of Italy, Southern Style
Experience southern Italy’s
considerable charms, through
this breathtaking aerial tour with
beautiful narration and soundtrack.
5:00 A Salute to Vienna
A lavish music and dance gala
hosted by Frederica von Stade and
Maximilian Schell, celebrating the
musical heritage of Vienna.
7:00 Magic Moments - The Best of
50s Pop (My Music)
A cavalcade of 1950s pop music
legends reuniting and performing
their biggest hits live, hosted by
Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and
others.
9:00 Cornerstones of Rock
A Soundstage Special
Take a nostalgic trip back to the
1960s and 70s with the legendary
garage bands whose rocking hits
had teens dancing across the
U.S.A.
10:30 The Highwaymen Live at Nassau
Coliseum
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings,
Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson
perform classic hits in concert,
recorded in 1990.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 24
8:00 My Wild Affair
The Elephant Who Found a Mom
The intense bond between Aisha,
a baby elephant orphan, and her
human foster parent is detailed.
9:00 NOVA
Venom: Nature’s Killer
Scientists track down and capture
the planet’s most deadly creatures
to study their toxic venom.
10:00 Uranium Twisting the Dragon’s Tail
The cultural and scientific history of
the most wondrous and terrifying
rock on Earth is revealed.
11:00 Charlie Rose
THURSDAY, AUG 25
8:00 Our Town Cresson 2016
Residents of this small town tell
stories about the people, places,
and happenings that make it a great
place to call home.
10:00 The Grange Fair:
An American Tradition
This documentary explores a
vanishing piece of Americana,
the last remaining agricultural
encampment fair in the country.
11:30 Inspector Lewis Season 8 on
Masterpiece
What Lies Tangled
A mathematician and chemistry
professor are killed, and a link
between them helps solve the case.
Lewis worries about his job.
FRIDAY, AUG 26
8:00 Washington Week with Gwen Ifill
8:30 Charlie Rose - The Week
9:00 On the Psychiatrist’s Couch
with Dr. Daniel Amen, MD
America’s most popular psychiatrist,
Dr. Amen has written 10 New York
Times bestsellers, including “Change
Your Brain, Change Your Life.”
11:00 Charlie Rose
SATURDAY, AUG 27
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SUNDAY, AUG 28
MONDAY, AUG 29
9:00 Visons of Italy, Southern Style
Experience southern Italy’s
considerable charms, through
this breathtaking aerial tour with
beautiful narration and soundtrack.
10:30 Magic Moments The Best of 50s Pop (My Music)
A cavalcade of 1950s pop music
legends reuniting and performing
their biggest hits live, hosted by
Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and
others.
12:30 The Pain Antidote
with Dr. Mel Pohl
Manage chronic pain with this
painkiller-free, step-by-step program
towards a healthier and more
vibrant life.
2:00 Aging Backwards
with Miranda Esmonde-White
Practical information on slowing
down and potentially reversing the
aging process through exercise and
other lifestyle choices.
3:00 The Forever Wisdom
of Dr. Wayne Dyer
Celebrate the iconic thinker’s
wisdom teachings and ability to
translate abstract ideas into downto-earth lessons for everyday life.
5:00 Land with Jerry Apps
The author and historian passes
along lessons gleaned from listening
to the land, recalling stories that
unite generations.
6:30 The Ed Sullivan Show and
My Music Present California
Dreamin’: The Songs of the
Mamas and the Papas
Celebrate 50 years of the
harmonious pop-folk-rock
group that defined an era, with
performances, interviews, and rare
footage.
8:00 I Miss Downton Abbey
Revisit treasured moments from the
most successful British Drama ever,
including new behind-the-scenes
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