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August 2008
Highlights & Specials
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A River Reborn
Restoration of Fossil Creek
Wednesday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
This is the story of the inspiring rebirth of a biologically critical river in Arizona. The documentary examines the ecological effects of a dam and hydroelectric facility on the waterway and chronicles the 15-year effort that led to decommissioning. A powerful case study in environmental restoration, it is emblematic of a broad reassessment of rivers and dams globally, as well as the growing effort to balance fulfillment of human needs with protection of the natural systems that support human life. This includes the safeguarding of precious water resources and the protection of threatened and endangered species. As a focal point for this reassessment, Fossil Creek reveals both challenges and opportunities associated with riparian restoration.
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American public declares PBS most trustworthy institution in the country
For five consecutive years, the American public has delcared PBS the most trustworthy institution in the country. This year's study ranks PBS as second only to military defense in terms of value for tax dollars. This fifth annual national survey was conducted by the non-partisan, international research company GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media in March 2008.
The report captures the results of an opinion survey that included 1,000 participants across the country and measured how American adults ages 25 to 75 rated PBS in comparison with other public institutions, including television broadcast and cable networks.
Learn more about the PBS line-up of public affairs programming:
Bill Moyers Journal | Fridays at 9 p.m.
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer | Monday-Friday at 6 p.m.
Frontline | Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
Tavis Smiley | Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
Wide Angle | Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Now on PBS | Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Charlie Rose | Monday-Friday at 1 p.m.
Nightly Business Report | Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Read more about the poll.
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American Soundtrack
Doo Wop's Greatest Hits
Monday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
This program takes viewers back to a gentler time when music brought young people together and groups would gather for street corner harmony. This special—the sequel to Doo Wop’s Best on PBS—features the vocal groups of the mid-1950s that were prime components of the emerging rock ‘n’ roll movement, including The Platters, The Marcels, The Dixie Cups, The Skyliners and The Flamingos. The special takes viewers into the ’60s with The Dreamlovers, R&B duo Johnny and Joe, Rosie and the Originals, and The Schirelles. Get lost in classics such as “The Great Pretender,” “Blue Moon,” “Chapel of Love,” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.”
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Antiques Roadshow
Mondays at 8 p.m.
Broadcast in high definition 
Specialists from the country's leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation travel throughout the United States offering free appraisals of antiques and collectibles. Antiques Roadshow cameras watch as owners recount tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-neglected items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds.
To learn more, visit the Antiques Roadshow Web site.
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Austin City Limits
Ben Folds/Ray LaMontagne
Friday, August 1 at 11 p.m.
Ben Folds takes off on a solo career that builds on the success of his band's hit "Brick." Highlights include songs from his critically acclaimed new release, Songs for Silverman. Ray LaMontagne, whom Rolling Stone called "the backwoods Van Morrison," performs songs from his haunting release, "Trouble."
Find out more. Visit the Austin City Limits Web site.
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Austin City Limits
James Blunt/James McMurty
Friday, August 8 at 11 p.m.
England's James Blunt showcases songs from his internationally popular album Back to Bedlam, including the massive hit "You're Beautiful." James McMurtry, son of author Larry McMurtry and a songwriter whose tough, literate rock sound has led him to be called "the Texan Lou Reed," follows.
Find out more. Visit the Austin City Limits Web site.
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British Comedies
Saturdays from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday line-up of British comedies:
8 p.m. – Keeping Up Appearances
8:30 p.m. – As Time Goes By
9 p.m. – Last of the Summer Wine
The longest-running Britcom of all time, the series depicts the twilight years of a trio of oddly philosophizing, whimsical old duffers in Yorkshire who return to a carefree second childhood. They get up to all sorts of mischief and are determined to fulfill ambitions for which younger men would have already considered themselves too old.
9:30 p.m. – Waiting for God
To learn more about British Comedies and other BBC programs, visit the BBC Web site.
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Burt Wolf's Tulip Time River Cruise
Sunday, August 3 at 9 p.m.
Three Burt Wolf’s Travels and Traditions specials – Cruising the Danube, Holland, Brussels and Belgium – air back to back.
"Crusing the Danube" - Wolf starts in the Hungarian capital of Budapest then stops in Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, Vienna the capital of Austria, Dürnstein, Melk, as well as Grein, Linz and Passau.
"Holland" - Wolf explores the use of windmills, Holland's trading empire and how the nation's wealth was used to commission great works of art. He visits the Vincent van Gogh Museum, takes a canal tour and tastes Amsterdam's famous street foods.
"Brussels, Belgium" - Wolf samples some unusual beers, discovers why the hand of a giant became the symbol of the city of Antwerp, steps into one of the most colorful festivals in Europe and checks out some authentic Belgian foods.
In spring 2009, Burt Wolf will host a nine-day Tulip Time river cruise through Holland and Belgium. You can travel with Burt Wolf on Tulip Cruise 2009 (March 28-April 5). Call 888.365.3443 or write to Tour@BurtWolf.com for information.
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Catherine the Great
Part one - Thursday, August 21 at 10 p.m.
Part two - Thursday, August 28 at 10 p.m.
August 21
In 1744, an obscure 14-year-old German princess is summoned to the Russian court to marry the heir, the childless Empress Elizabeth’s sickly, imbecilic nephew Peter III. Given the name Catherine, she marries Peter in 1745, but her childish husband is unable to consummate the marriage for several years. Catherine becomes an avid student of politics and the Enlightenment, preparing for the day when she will take the throne. In 1761, the Empress dies and Peter becomes the czar — while Catherine is pregnant with the child of her lover, war hero Grigory Orloff. Peter quickly earns the enmity of the Russian military and the people, and Catherine arranges to overthrow him in a bloodless coup. When Peter is murdered a few months later, Catherine is the unchallenged Empress of Russia.
August 28
Catherine is determined to make Russia the equal of any European power. She begins amassing a world-class collection of art and literature for the Hermitage and establishes schools and hospitals throughout the country. During an outbreak of smallpox, she has herself inoculated to prove the safety of this new science. Though she intends to improve conditions of Russia's serfs, she never achieves this goal. Determined to continue Peter the Great's legacy of empire-building, she collaborates with her longtime lover, Grigory Potemkin, to expand Russia's borders south to the Black Sea and westward into Poland. When she dies of a stroke, she leaves behind a reputation as the greatest ruler Russia has ever known.
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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6 at 7 p.m.
The brain figures in everything we do: our work life, our relationships, how we feel and how we see the world. Damage to the brain, through aging, substance abuse, trauma or other factors, can affect our quality of life. Maintaining a healthy brain can make life more positive and more enjoyable. Author, psychiatrist and brain-imaging specialist Dr. Daniel G. Amen explains how he believes individuals can optimize mental performance and overcome self-defeating behaviors like depression, ADD and anxiety.
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Charlie Rose
Monday-Friday at 1 p.m.
Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose, former anchor of the CBS News program "Nightwatch" and currently a correspondent for "60 Minutes II," engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions five times a week. The series is broadcast from New York City with occasional remotes from other sites. Guests on the show include those who, in Rose's opinion, have a "great story to tell."
Watch previous shows and learn more about the series on the Charlie Rose Web site.
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Curious George
Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Since 1941, children have delighted in the (mis-)adventures of Curious George in the best-selling book series. Now, hot on the heels of his successful big screen debut, Curious George swings on to television.
The series is designed to inspire preschool-aged kids (three to five) to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them in a fun and entertaining way. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, and narrated by Emmy-winning actor William H. Macy (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville), the daily series explands George’s world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each of the 30 half-hour episodes includes two animated stories followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series will encourage inquiry and curiosity, promote hands-on exploration, and show parents and caregivers how to support children’s science and math-related play. The Curious George Discovery Guide and the Family Science Activity Booklet (in English and Spanish) is available to download on the Curious George Web site.
Play games, watch video and find activities at the Curious George Web site.
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman
Monday-Friday at 5 p.m.
Part game show, part reality TV, and part spoof, Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman features real kids, real challenges, real science, and an unreal animated host - a dog named Ruff Ruffman. The series mixes live-action with animation, and breaks the mold with its educational and comical take on America's newest television genre. Targeting six- to ten-year-olds, the series is spontaneous, unscripted, and full of surprises.
Find out more. Visit the Fetch! Web site.
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HORIZON
Monday-Friday at 7 p.m.
HORIZON, KAET's award-winning public affairs program, explores issues in-depth using a combination of pre-taped reports and in-studio discussion. Viewers rely on HORIZON for balanced coverage of politics, the economy, the environment, education, health care and other issues that impact the lives of Arizona residents. Each Friday, journalists from across the state discuss the week's top stories.
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For updated descriptions of HORIZON programs, visit the HORIZON Web site.
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HORIZONTE
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
HORIZONTE, Eight/KAET's weekly prime-time public affairs program, provides a forum for Hispanic perspectives and helps educate all audiences about issues of particular interest to our Latino community. This Eight production is hosted by Phoenix attorney José Càrdenas." HORIZONTE is a reflection of a growing influence that Hispanics are having on the state," Cárdenas said.
For updated descriptions of HORIZONTE programs, visit the HORIZONTE Web site.
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Images of Arizona
Grand Canyon Pioneers
Wednesday, August 20 at 8 p.m.
Images of Arizona captures the visual splendor of some of the most spectacular locations in the world through the eyes and lenses of three renowned photographers: Jack Dykinga, LeRoy DeJolie and David Muench. Eight’s cameras follow along on three Arizona Highways magazine workshops led by these master photographers to focus on Arizona as it has never been seen before.
The Grand Canyon with Jack Dykinga—Viewers raft the Colorado River, explore the Canyon's riparian ecosystem, view hidden waterfalls and hike isolated side canyons with Jack Dykinga, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer whose work has appeared in calendars, books and such magazines as National Geographic Traveler, Time and Arizona Highways.
Spirits of the Navajo with LeRoy DeJolie—Award-winning Navajo photographer LeRoy DeJolie offers an insider’s view of tribal dancing and the largest all-Indian rodeo in the nation. DeJolie’s camera captures the exciting Navajo Nation Fair and the extraordinary beauty of Canyon de Chelly.
High Desert Landscapes with David Muench—Navajo country and the magnificent backdrop of Monument Valley are the locations for the segment of the program featuring one of America’s greatest living landscape photographers, David Muench. Through his gifted eyes, the desert landscape unfolds in ways never experienced before.
Learn more. Visit the Images of Arizona Web site.
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Kolb Brothers: Grand Canyon Pioneers
Part of the Arizona Collection
Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m.
Kolb Brothers: Grand Canyon Pioneers profiles the daredevil Kolb brothers, who moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century and established the Grand Canyon’s first successful photography business. For the next 75 years, the brothers produced a body of work that recorded the better part of a remarkable century. They also captured the first motion pictures of the Canyon the world had ever seen. Their story is told through the photographs, films and prose of Ellsworth and Emery Kolb and the voice of 95-year-old Emery recorded just before he died in 1975.
Learn more. Visit the Kolb Brothers Web site.
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Last of the Summer Wine
Saturdays at 9 p.m.
The longest-running Britcom of all time, the series depicts the twilight years of a trio of oddly philosophizing, whimsical old duffers in Yorkshire who return to a carefree second childhood. They get up to all sorts of mischief and are determined to fulfill ambitions for which younger men would have already considered themselves too old.
Eight/KAET-TV is the first television station in the country to air the series from the very first episode.
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Lawrence Welk
God Bless America
Saturday, August 2 at 5:30 p.m.
This special, which pays musical tribute to America's freedoms, its leaders and its veterans, looks at the nation’s history through the eyes and experiences of the famous bandleader. The program features 18 stars from the Welk Musical Family, including Anacani, Elaine Balden, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel, The Lennon Sisters, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Bob Ralston and Norma Zimmer. Co-hosted by Mary Lou Metzger and Tom Netherton, the special also features the Welk Champagne Music Makers under the direction of conductor John Bahler.
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Lidia Cooks on Eight
Sunday, August 3 at 3 p.m.
PBS star chef Lidia Bastianich will be in the Eight studios to share her cooking secrets and techniques, plus three favorite episodes from her series Lidia’s Italy.
Featured episodes of Lidia’s Italy include:
“Briny As The Sea” — Lidia sails to Istria to discover the secrets behind making wholesome seafood pastas. Lidia prepares a great scampi dish "alla Buzara.”
“When In Rome…Eat Pasta” — Rome is famous for its simple, inexpensive and absolutely delicious dry pasta dishes. Two of these famous dishes are the Bucatini all'Amatriciana and Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe.
“Neapolitan Macaroni and Cheese” — Here's a new take on a favorite American classic - Mac 'N Cheese. And what better place to do it than Naples.
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Masterpiece Classic
Pride and Prejudice
Thursday, August 31 at 9 p.m.
With five daughters, no sons and an entailed estate, the elder Bennets are in dire straits as they try to arrange advantageous marriages. Wedding bells ring three times, but the path to true love is tortuous indeed. Colin Firth (Bridget Jones) is Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle (The Coast of Utopia) is Elizabeth Bennet in this definitive adaptation of the most-loved of all Jane Austen novels.
Find out more. Visit the Masterpiece Web site.
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Masterpiece Mystery!
Inspector Lynley Series 7
Sunday, August 10 at 9 p.m.
Six months have passed since the shocking death of Lynley's wife, Helen, and Havers is concerned that her partner is drowning (and drowning in) his sorrows. As Lynley struggles to come to terms with his grief, he's unexpectedly drawn back in to the 15-year-old unsolved abduction of his godson. A reconnaissance trip to Rome on behalf of the family ends in a second tragedy — with Lynley at its center. When Lynley is arrested for murder, he and Havers battle against time, the apparent facts of the case and an ambitious professional rival to clear his name and find the real perpetrator.
Find out more. Visit the Masterpiece Web site.
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Masterpiece Mystery!
Inspector Lynley Series 7
Sunday, August 17 at 9 p.m.
His reputation restored, Lynley is back in action as he and Havers try to solve the murder of one schoolgirl and the disappearance of another. Is a serial killer on the loose in suburban London? What is the mother of one of the girls hiding? And who is the mysterious redhead seen with both girls before they disappeared? Honeysuckle Weeks (Foyle's War) and James D'Arcy (Mansfield Park) co-star in this psychological chiller, which pushes the detectives' friendship to the brink and leaves one of them questioning a critical judgment call.
Find out more. Visit the Masterpiece Mystery! Web site.
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Masterpiece Mystery!
Inspector Lynley Series 6
Sunday, August 24 and 31 at 9 p.m.
August 24
Lynley is suspended from duty and awaiting the outcome of a disciplinary hearing, leaving Havers with a new boss, Detective Inspector Fiona Knight (Liza Tarbuck) to investigate the drowning of a young woman in her car. But things aren't as simple as they seem, and Lynley can't resist lending a hand to reveal a new lead in the case.
August 31
After Lynley is reinstated, he, Havers and colleague Detective Constable Winston Nkata (Shaun Parkes) try to catch crime boss Michael Shand (Tom Georgeson), but their star witness is found shot dead on the tidal flats of the Essex marshes, Havers' childhood holiday retreat. When she learns of a 20-year-old unsolved case involving a murdered child, she is convinced that solving the case will provide the answers they need to catch Shand.
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Maya & Miguel
Monday-Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Irrepressible twins Maya and Miguel Santos, their loving family and their bilingual pet parrot, Paco, unveil their vibrant and uproariously funny world. Their daily escapades will keep kids laughing from the bottom of their hearts.
To learn more about Maya & Miguel, visit the PBS Kids Go! Web site.
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Monumental Arizona
Part of the Arizona Collection
Sunday, August 3 at 7 p.m.
Arizona is home to more national monuments than any other state – 18 remarkable destinations. Monumental Arizona combines spectacular high-definition images with an evocative musical score and engaging storytelling. Audiences will be enthralled by its dramatic aerial vantage point as cameras soar high above these striking landmarks, capturing their spectacular beauty and cultural legacy.
Over the last century, Arizona’s people and America’s presidents have worked hand in hand to recognize and protect these natural treasures. Flying over and through these national monuments, viewers will marvel at the stunning landscapes, the fascinating geology and the stories of ancient civilizations. Monumental Arizona’s bird’s-eye perspective of these biologically and culturally rich sites offers breathtaking vistas, ranging from Chiricahua’s fantasy rock sculptures to Tuzigoot’s ancient fortress, Ironwood Forest and Canyon de Chelly’s famous red-stone gorge.
Learn more. Visit the Monumental Arizona Web site.
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Muhammad Ali
Made in Miami
Monday, August 11 at 10 p.m
“Cassius Clay was born in Louisville; Muhammad Ali was born in Miami.”
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
This new documentary explores the critical role that Miami played in the evolution of one of the most significant cultural figures of our time: Muhammad Ali, née Cassius Clay.
Cassius Clay arrived in Miami in the fall of 1960, fresh from earning an Olympic gold medal as a light-heavyweight boxer in the Rome Olympics. He moved into a succession of hotels in Miami’s Overtown district — when that neighborhood was still considered Harlem South, a vibrant center of black entertainment and commerce — and trained with Angelo Dundee at the Fifth Street Gym on Miami Beach. Over the course of the next few years, coinciding with the height of the national civil rights movement, Clay evolved both professionally and politically, piling up victories in the ring and adopting the black separatist teachings of the Nation of Islam.
It was in this period that Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali. The transformation was completed in February 1964, when Clay, in one of the most stunning upsets in boxing history, defeated the seemingly invincible heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in Miami Beach and, two days later, declared his new identity to the world.
This is not only Ali’s story, but the story of Miami’s black community and the Fifth Street Gym. The film combines rarely seen footage with interviews with Dundee, fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, Ali’s Miami neighbors, former Overtown residents, and sportswriters and photographers who covered the young phenom, as well as nationally recognized figures such as best-selling Ali biographer Thomas Hauser, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Remnick and Columbia University historian Manning Marable.
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Muhammad Ali
Made in Miami
Monday, August 11 at 10 p.m.
Cassius Clay's arrived in Miami in the fall of 1960, fresh from earning a gold medal in the Rome Olympics. This film captures his life in Overtown — a neighborhood that was considered "Harlem South" and a vibrant center of black entertainment and commerce —and his affiliation with the famed Fifth Street Gym in Miami Beach. Over the course of the next few years, Clay evolved both professionally and politically, piling up victories in the ring and adopting the black separatist teachings of the Nation of Islam. It was in this period that Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali.
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Nature
Dolphin Defender
Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m.
More than 25 years ago, filmmaker Hardy Jones set out to learn everything he could about dolphins. At the time, no one had conducted studies in the wild of these enigmatic creatures, and many thought it couldn't be done. Since then, Jones has spent more time with dolphins than other humans, developing unique insights into what goes on in their sophisticated societies. This is the story of his personal journey into the world of dolphins, the sometimes dangerous waters into which they have led him and his continuing crusade to protect them.
Learn more. Visit the Nature Web site.
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Nature
Wisdom of the Wild
Sunday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
In a Tanzanian jungle, a Western scientist and a tribal medicine man follow a chimpanzee in search of new medicines. On the plains of Kenya, a woman learns a powerful lesson about family — from orphaned elephants. And in the Florida Keys, a dolphin opens up the lines of communication with an eight-year-old boy suffering from a rare genetic illness. As humans learn more about animal intelligence, we also are discovering that animals have a lot to teach us. Those lessons are the provocative subject of "Wisdom of the Wild." While Man thinks he is the most intelligent creature on the planet, it seems that we can learn a great deal from our fellow creatures. Their experience in this world predates our existence and carries with it extraordinary abilities to heal, to communicate, and to transform our lives.
Learn more. Visit the Nature Web site.
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Nature
A Mystery in Alaska
Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m.
Alaska is home to one of the world's most complex and spectacular ecosystems, and also one of the greatest wildlife mysteries, as many animals decline dramatically in number with no clear explanations why. The Steller’s sea lions that populate the Alaskan coastline are powerful, playful, and sometimes rowdy creatures who bump and jostle each other on land but acquire a sublime gracefulness in the water. They also are rapidly disappearing from one of the last great wildlife strongholds of the world, and no one knows why. Naturalist filmmaker Shane Moore, who has been working in the Alaskan wilderness for much of the past 10 years, brings a sense of urgency and new understanding to this puzzle. Against the breathtaking backdrop of magnificent mountains and seacoasts, the film attempts to unravel at least part of the enigma.
Learn more. Visit the Nature web site.
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Nightly Business Report
Monday - Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Nightly Business Report is America's number-one daily business news program. The program, the most-watched and longest-running daily evening business news program on broadcast television, is seen by more than one million viewers every weeknight. Anchored by Paul Kangas in Miami and Susie Gharib in New York, NBR combines fast-breaking business and economic news, extensive financial market coverage and mutual fund reports, exclusive CEO interviews, and commentaries by such noted economists as Charles Schultze, Barbara Hackman Franklin and Adam Smith.
For additional information about this program, visit the Nightly Business Report Web site
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Nova
Kings of Camouflage
Tuesday, August 12 at 8 p.m.
Cuttlefish are one of the strangest animals on our planet. These shape-shifting creatures can hypnotize their prey, impersonate the opposite sex and even kill with lightening fast speed. More accomplished masters of disguise than any chameleon, they have an incredible ability to morph their skin color —even their shape — to blend into most any background. They have the largest brain-to-body ratio of all the invertebrates. But are they capable of learning and remembering complex tasks? With beautiful underwater footage and in-depth expert interviews, Nova gets up close and personal with these bizarre and amazing animals.
Learn more. Visit the Nova Web site.
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Nova
Dimming Sun
Tuesday, August 26 at 8 p.m.
As global warming turns up the heat, researchers are stunned to discover that our planet is actually growing dimmer. Increasing air pollution allows less and less sunlight to reach earth's surface, a "global dimming" that's linked to severe droughts. In an even more alarming twist, there is concern that solving the dimming problem could greatly accelerate global warming, melting ice caps and flooding coastal cities. Nova examines this baffling climate conundrum and follows the implications of the discovery for our planet's future.
Learn more. Visit the Nova Web site.
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Nova
Storm That Drowned a City
Tuesday, August 19 at 8 p.m.
Nova presents a minute-by-minute eyewitness account of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, exploring why the flood defenses and disaster relief planning failed to match Katrina's fury. What made this storm so deadly? How accurately did scientists predict its impact? And why are powerful hurricanes like Katrina likely to strike more often? The program will investigate the immense challenges posed by rebuilding New Orleans, and why-despite all the knowledge of the peril faced by its citizens-the city was so tragically unprepared when the long-feared disaster finally struck.
Learn more. Visit the Nova Web site.
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Nova scienceNOW
Wednesday, July 30 at 9 p.m.
On May 25, NASA sent a lander to Mars to dig for water at the planet's poles in an attempt to understand the mysterious red planet's potential or past ability to support life. Forty years ago, a paleontologist unearthed the fossilized remains of two mammoths, their tusks entwined in a fatal battle. Was it accidental death or violent murder? “Cancer Warrior” Dr. Judah Folkman’s research on angiogenesis was long ignored and even initially rejected. New work in the Folkman Lab is leading to earlier detection of cancer, better drugs and even cures for diseases like macular degeneration.
Learn more. Visit the Nova scienceNOW Web site.
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Nova scienceNOW
Wednesday, August 13 at 9 p.m.
This episode of Nova’s science newsmagazine draws on a range of stories, from groundbreaking genetic research that may solve the mystery of longevity, to unlocking the secrets of ancient papyrus scrolls, to a profile of innovative young archaeologist Julie Schablitsky. Host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson also meets with investigators trying to solve a 250-million-year-old murder mystery. Is it possible that the biggest extinction in the history of life, which occurred millions of years before the dinosaurs were wiped out, could have been caused by global warming right here on Earth and not by impact from an asteroid or comet?
Learn more. Visit the Nova scienceNOW Web site.
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Nova scienceNOW
Wednesday, August 20 at 9 p.m.
DNA may be the master code of life but something else is pulling the switches. Understanding this switching system may lead to cancer cures and why identical twins are not identical. Take a trip to the courtyard of CIA headquarters where an enigmatic sculpture displays a coded message that has so far stymied the nation's top code breakers, not to mention legions of amateurs. Also, a look at startling new research that has recovered ancient proteins from dinosaur bones. Could dino DNA be next? The episode also profiles the amazing rise of a poor kid from Belize to the abstract realm of cosmological research, and host Neil deGrasse Tyson closes with another mind-bending "Cosmic Perspective."
Learn more. Visit the Nova scienceNOW Web site.
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Nova scienceNOW
Wednesday, August 27 at 9 p.m.
This episode asks how close are scientists to developing a pill that could extend the human lifespan and whether space elevators will one day make it possible for people to vacation in orbit. Viewers also find out how satellite imaging is revolutionizing archeology and helping to uncover 2,000-year-old Mayan ruins. And “the Bacteria Whisperer” has discovered a language that nearly all bacteria use to communicate, something that could have huge implications for developing new antibiotics.
Lesarn more. Visit the Nova scienceNOW Web site.
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NOW
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Each week, the program includes an original documentary segment, a conversation with an individual of insight and influence, and an essay or commentary from a diverse group of individuals. NOW draws on the journalistic resources of National Public Radio and taps its brightest talents every week.
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NOW continues online at PBS.org
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Out of Left Field
The Making of the Chinese Olympic Baseball Team
Thursday, August 14 at 10 p.m.
Broadcast in high definition
A former major league baseball manager, Jim Lefebvre, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Hurst take on the toughest task of their careers – transforming China’s fledgling national baseball team into a contender in the 2008 Olympic Games. This is a story of two divergent nations united by America’s pastime, a seat-of-the-pants chronicle of underdogs, world-class dreams, high-stakes risks and Olympic glory. What started four years ago with a phone call from an office not far from China’s Forbidden City to a retired manager in Scottsdale, Arizona, ends in August 2008, when outmatched Chinese baseball players – bolstered by their American coaches – step onto an Olympic baseball diamond and make history.
Find out more. Visit the Out of Left Field Web site.
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Over Arizona
Part of the Arizona Collection
Sunday, August 3 at 8 p.m.
Broadcast in high definition
Over Arizona beautifully captures the dramatic diversity of our state and vividly showcases Arizona as one of the most incredible landscapes in America. It is a spectacular aerial journey over vast deserts, verdant pine forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, rolling grasslands, glistening snow-capped peaks, gleaming cities and the striking landforms of the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.
The soaring aerial view of Arizona is enhanced by state-of-the-art, High Definition Television (HDTV) technology. Over Arizona was filmed primarily during the “golden hours” when sunlight is warm and shadows are long. The program’s stunning photography, informative narration and evocative original musical score will entertain and educate viewers of all ages about the wondrous, distinct splendor of Arizona.
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P.O.V.
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Tuesday, August 26 at 10 p.m.
In this classic 1969 documentary, Johnny Cash is captured at his peak — the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians. Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music paints a portrait that endures beyond the singer's 2003 death.
Find out more. Visit the P.O.V. Web site.
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P.O.V.
Judge and the General
Tuesday, August 19 at 10 p.m.
In 1998, when Chilean judge Juan Guzman was assigned the first criminal cases against the country's ex-dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, no one expected much. Guzman had supported Pinochet's 1973 coup — waged as an anti-Communist crusade — that left democratically elected president Salvador Allende and thousands of others dead or "disappeared." The filmmakers trace the judge's descent into what he calls "the abyss," where he uncovers the past, including his own role in the tragedy. The Judge and the General reveals one of the 20th century's most notorious episodes and tells a cautionary tale about violating human rights in the name of "higher ideals."
Find out more. Visit the P.O.V. Web site.
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P.O.V.
Belarusian Waltz
Tuesday, August 12 at 10 p.m.
Belarus has been called "Europe's last dictatorship." Since 1994, Alexander Lukashenko has ruled the ex-Soviet republic with a despotic hand, jailing the opposition, shutting down the press and refusing to investigate the assassinations of dissidents. He has virtually silenced his critics, but not one lone performance artist who stages public stunts mocking the dictator's pretensions. The program profiles Alexander Pushkin, whose audacious, comical exploits find him facing the hostility of the police and the consternation of his family. An offbeat tale of post-modern street theater meeting 1930s-style authoritarianism, the film offers a window into the soul of the Belarusian people.
Learn more. Visit the P.O.V. Web site.
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PBS Convention Coverage
A NewsHour Special Report
Monday-Thursday, August 25-28 beginning at 5 p.m.
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, one of the nation’s most honored newscasts, and PBS will present America’s only complete, primetime, network television coverage of the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Jim Lehrer, will anchor gavel-to-gavel coverage from the PBS Skybox at the Pepsi Center in Denver throughout the Democratic National Convention (August 25 to 27). Lehrer and The NewsHour team will cover the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN (September 1 to 4) from a skybox overlooking the convention floor within the Xcel Energy Center.
Coverage wil begin at 5 p.m. on Eight each evening and continue live until the conclusion of the proceedings at approximately 8 p.m.
Joining Lehrer will be The NewsHour’s team of seasoned senior correspondents: Gwen Ifill, Ray Suarez, Margaret Warner and Judy Woodruff. “We have one of, if not the, most experienced teams on television to bring this story in all its dimensions to our viewers,” said NewsHour Executive Producer Linda Winslow. “We will deploy them throughout the proceedings to give our viewers a comprehensive look at both conventions.”
In addition to the correspondents, political analysis and perspective will be provided by New York Times columnist David Brooks; syndicated columnist Mark Shields; presidential historian Michael Beschloss; Richard Norton Smith, scholar in residence at George Mason University; Peniel Joseph, professor of history and African-American studies at Brandeis University; and Andy Kohut, President of the Pew Research Center, in Washington, D.C.
Learn more. Visit the The NewsHour Vote 2008 Web site.
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PBS KIDS GO!
Monday - Friday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
With a fun, quirky, cause-and-effect setting full of surprises, PBS KIDS GO! empowers today's "big" kids to discover themselves, define the diverse world around them, explore new relationships and embrace a love of learning. This new lineup is specifically designed for Arizona kids who grew up with Eight Kids programs for preschoolers but are now interested in more sophisticated, multimedia content.
Arthur
A five-time Emmy Award-winner, this daily half-hour animated series, based on Marc Brown’s best-selling Arthur adventure books, shows how Arthur and his friends use effective, age-appropriate problem-solving skills. Each episode consists of two independent stories focusing on themes and events central to children’s lives. Whether facing down a bully, worrying about a new teacher or being the very last person on earth to lose his baby teeth, Arthur and his friends manage to solve their crises with imagination, kindness and a lot of humor. The series promotes literacy and is complemented by a comprehensive outreach campaign targeting to teachers, librarians, parents and daycare providers.
Maya & Miguel:
Irrepressible twins Maya and Miguel Santos, their loving family and their bilingual pet parrot, Paco, unveil their vibrant and uproariously funny world. Their daily escapades will keep kids laughing from the bottom of their hearts.
Cyberchase
The acclaimed children's series celebrates its fifth season on PBS Kids Go! with new programs that foster enthusiasm for math and build problem-solving skills.
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
Part game show, part reality TV, and part spoof, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman features real kids, real challenges, real science, and an unreal animated host – a dog named Ruff Ruffman. The series mixes live-action with animation, and breaks the mold with its educational and comical take on America's newest television genre. Targeting 6- to 10-year-olds, the series is spontaneous, unscripted, and full of surprises.
3:30 p.m. Cyberchase
4 p.m. Arthur
4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Maya & Miguel
4:30 p.m. Fridays WordGirl
5 p.m. Fetch
To learn more, visit the PBS Kids Go! Web site
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Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy, is the only national TV newsmagazine program devoted entirely to the news of religion and spirituality and major ethical issues. The program explores the top moral questions facing the country and profiles the most interesting people and groups in the world of religion. Through news reports from around the nation and the world, and discussions with newsmakers and scholars, Abernethy and an experienced team of correspondents examine top stories affecting the country's diverse religious landscape and the ethical issues impacting the faith community. The program also serves as a resource for those searching for ways to enhance their understanding of American religious life.
To learn more, visit the Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Web site.
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Renovate with Eight
Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Eight/KAET invites home improvement enthusiasts to two full hours of advice from the experts every Saturday afternoon.
Beginning at 4 p.m., hosts of Hometime, Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl, tackle everything from landscaping, painting and kitchen facelifts to managing new construction and major additions to older homes.
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., The This Old House Hour team takes center stage with host Kevin O'Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. They along with guest experts will answer viewer letters on home improvement topics and, along the way, make house calls to solve homeowners' problems. In addition to ringing homeowners' doorbells, the Ask This Old House crew will walk viewers through home improvement techniques and review the latest products at their magnificently renovated New England barn loft.
At 5:30 p.m., The New Yankee Workshop challenges woodworkers of all skill levels.
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Rick Steves' Best of British Isles
Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m.
World traveler Rick Steves leads viewers on tour to his favorite places in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. In Bath and York, Steves takes in Viking history and architectural marvels. He visits the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool. In Wales, he explores Mount Snowdon and in Scotland, Steves tours the historical and culutural center of Edinburgh. In Ireland, he travels from the Waterford crystal factory to the rugged Aran Islands to the politically charged neighborhoods of Belfast.
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Righteous Brothers
21st Anniversary Celebration
Friday, August 15 at 10 p.m.
In this 1983 concert taped live at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield — those seminal rock and rollers known to the world as The Righteous Brothers — reunited to bring back "blue-eyed soul" music. Highlights include "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Unchained Melody" and "Ebb Tide." The Righteous Brothers recorded from 1963 -1975 and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003.
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Roy Orbison & Friends
A Black and White Night
Wednesday, August 6 at 9 p.m.
This once-in-a-lifetime performance at Los Angeles' legendary Coconut Grove, filmed in evocative black and white, showcases Roy Orbison and friends — including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, k.d. Lang, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Soles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes, J.D. Souther, and T Bone Burnett — in concert.
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Sarah Brightman
Symphony in Vienna
Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Sarah Brightman performs her best-loved hits and selections from her new release at the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. Brightman collaborates with special guests, including Spanish countertenor Fernando Lima, Italian tenor Alessandro Safina and singer/songwriter Chris Thompson. From the classic beauty of “Time to Say Goodbye” to the Gothic tempestuousness of her newest hit, “Fleurs du Mal,” Symphony in Vienna is a stunning performance that explores a bold range of styles.
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Sesame Street
Monday - Friday at 8 a.m.
For more than 35 years, Sesame Street has sought to meet the critical needs of children while preparing them for school and for life. In addition to literacy, numeracy and science, Sesame Street, the world's largest informal educator of children, tackles an issue facing many families today: children's health.
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Sherlock Holmes
Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning August 14
"The world does need heroes … and Sherlock Holmes captures the heroic bent. He's interested in the poor, the street, law and justice. He just got there before Clint Eastwood."
Jeremy Brett, 1989, on playing Sherlock Holmes
The highly acclaimed series starring Jeremy Brett and David Burke as Holmes and Watson returns to public television, bringing to life thirteen of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original short stories in a triumph of television drama. Brett's Sherlock Holmes is considered by many to be the definitive portrayal of the master sleuth.
Thursday, August 14 at 9 p.m.
“The Dancing Men”—Holmes and Watson unravel the mystery of the "dancing men" and apprehend the man who has been threatening Mrs. Cubitt. But will they be in time to prevent her attempted suicide and catch the killer behind Mr. Cubitt's tragic murder?
Thursday, August 21 at 9 p.m.
“The Naval Treaty”— Apart from the Minister himself, Percy Phelps is the only man in the Foreign Office with access to the secret treaty between Great Britain and Italy. When the treaty disappears, Phelps, tortured by guilt, calls on the services of Sherlock Holmes. With world peace in danger, it seems only one man can help, but can Holmes find the treaty in time?
Thursday, August 28 at 9 p.m.
“The Solitary Cyclist”— Violet Smith consults Sherlock Holmes over the mysterious cyclist who has been following her on a regular basis. Meanwhile, the efforts of three men, returned from South Africa to defraud her of her inheritance by forcing her to marry one of them, are thwarted by Holmes and Watson. Is there a connection, who is the solitary cyclist, and is he really trying to protect her?
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Soundstage
Kenny Chesney
Friday, August 8 at 10 p.m.
There's a reason Kenny Chesney received three consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year awards. Backed by a flawless band and horn section, Chesney presents contemporary country at its finest. Encouraging the audience to leave their problems at the door, Kenny opens with party anthem "Beer in Mexico." His musical stylings are diverse during this set, ranging from beachy homages like "Summertime" to soft crooners like "Better As A Memory" and "Back Where I Come From." His unabashed energy translates perfectly into friendly heartland ballads and sincere, feel-good sing-alongs like "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems," "When the Sun Goes Down" and "Young."
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Soundstage
Matchbox Twenty
Friday, August 1 at 10 p.m.
In a special rock performance, Matchbox Twenty showcases selections from their new record, Exile on Mainstream, a retrospective collection of 11 previously- released smash singles and six new songs. Lead vocalist Rob Thomas commands the audience with soulful renditions of their catchy and often poignant classics, while the band provides a catchy pop rock back drop. Tune in as they perform the songs they're famous for, including fan favorites "Long Day," "3 AM," and "Unwell," along with new hit "How Far We've Come."
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Stay Rich Forever and Ever with Ed Slott
Sunday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
With an estimated $10 trillion in tax-deferred savings, Americans need to have a plan in place to avoid being taxed as much as 90 percent on their investments. Ed Slott, a tax advisor and IRA expert, shares strategies viewers can implement right now to safeguard more of their retirement savings for themselves and their beneficiaries. Using personal stories to illustrate the impact the IRS can have on the distribution of tax-deferred savings, he outlines benefits in the tax code that people can cash in on to ensure their financial future.
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Suze Orman
Women & Money
Sunday, August 3 at 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 at 9 p.m.
In this special, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and financial expert shares her surprising insights into the complicated, often dysfunctional relationship women have with their money. Suze Orman equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from making more out of the money they have. But what's at stake is far bigger than money itself — it's about expanding every woman's sense of who she is and what she deserves. In what she calls the most important work of her life, Orman addresses that question and offers her original solutions.
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Tavis Smiley
Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
Tavis Smiley hosts this late-night television talk show - a hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and everyday people.
To learn more, visit the Tavis Smiley Web site.
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The Brain Fitness Program
Monday, August 4 at 9 p.m.
What we now know about brain function is that we begin to experience decline in most cognitive functions in our 30s and 40s. As we grow older, the rate of decline increases. The good news is that we can change this. Just as we need physical exercise to maintain our physical strength, our brain also needs to be exercised to retain our mental acuity. The Brain Fitness Program is designed to drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional change in the brain.
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The Last Lecture
Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30 p.m.
This is the much-acclaimed talk by the late Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture is upbeat, funny, inspiring, and moving. Pausch has been a media sensation since he was featured on 60 Minutes, Oprah, and other commercial TV programs. Recently he was the cover story in Parade magazine. On YouTube, the lecture has been viewed millions of times but it has never before been seen in its entirety on broadcast television. Pausch gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed auditorium. In his moving talk, Pausch talked about his life lessons learned and gave advice on how to achieve career and personal goals.
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The NewsHour
with Jim Lehrer
Monday - Friday at 6 p.m.
The NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions, and both foreign and domestic on-stie reports. The NewsHour is seen by approximately three million people every weeknight and remains one of the most distinguished sources of news in television.
Jim Lehrer returns to anchor the NewsHour on Thursday, June 26, for the first time since undergoing a successful heart valve procedure in late April. Lehrer plans to anchor the broadcast two or three days a week as he moves toward a full time schedule.
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To learn more, visit the NewsHour Web site.
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Thieves of Time
Part of the Arizona Collection
Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Thieves of Time traces the history of our country’s fascination with Indian burial gounds through 500 years of cultural, scientific and legal change. It also tells of the emergence of new relationships among Native Americans, scientists and the museum community resulting from recent legislation governing the ownership and study of our nation’s past. Thieves of Time was first broadcast in August 1992.
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Washington Week
with Gwen Ifill
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on public television. Now in its 40th year, Washington Week brings together America’s best journalists each Friday evening, providing insight and perspective on the week’s top stories. Ifill, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week since 1999, has bolstered the show’s journalistic roots and its commitment to hearing from the reporters who actually cover the news.
“We have learned a lot each time we have taken Washington Week on the road,” said Ifill. “This election year we will visit some of America’s most vibrant cities, enabling us to find out what voters are thinking, and to get a true gauge of American sentiments and attitudes.”
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Follow the stories online. Visit the Washington Week Web site.
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Wide Angle
China Prep
Tuesday, August 12 at 9 p.m.
As the world's attention turns to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wide Angle reports on how the next generation of Chinese leaders is being molded. We follow Zhang Lie, who wants to study law and join the Communist Party elite; Mei Jiachin, a genius mathematician from a farming family; Chen Zhibo, a misfit science student planning to be China's Bill Gates; and Gao Mengjia, who aspires to be a hedge fund manager. How do the ambitions of these teenagers reflect the realities of today's and tomorrow's China?
Learn more. Visit the Wide Angle Web site.
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Wide Angle
Iraqi Exodus
Tuesday, August 19 at 9 p.m.
A staggering refugee crisis is unfolding in the Middle East and the story has been all but ignored. Since the war began in 2003, more than four million Iraqi civilians have fled their war-torn country. Half became exiles in neighboring countries; the rest are dislocated within Iraq's borders. Wide Angle goes to Syria and Jordan, which harbor the vast majority of uprooted Iraqis. In Syria, there are stories from the middle class suburbs where Iraqis have sent housing prices soaring to the cramped Damascus slums where one out of three residents is Iraqi-born. There is government pressure and rising resentment from the local population whose health, education and housing resources are being stretched to the limit. In Jordan, anchor Aaron Brown talks with regional leaders about the impact of this catastrophe on the Middle East and what the future holds for Iraq's lost generation.
Learn more. Visit the Wide Angle Web site.
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Wide Angle
18 with a Bullet
Tuesday, August 26 at 9 p.m.
In the mid 1990s, thousands of Salvadoran nationals living illegally in the U.S. were deported to their homeland. Some brought L.A. gang culture back with them, making El Salvador one of the most violent and crime-ridden countries in the world. In San Salvador, El Salvador, two thousand miles from Los Angeles' Eighteenth Street, a gang known as "18" governs its territory like an armed militia. Wide Angle presents a chilling portrait of six months in the life of this notorious Central American gang.
Learn more. Visit the Wide Angle Web site.
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Wild!
Thursdays at 9 p.m.
Sundays at 7 p.m.
Magnificent footage is the backdrop for the uncensored life and death struggle to survive in the wild. Wild! goes off the beaten path to locations around the world where some of the world’s best and least known species live in unspoiled environs. These beautiful films are from leading wildlife and nature producers whose work is of the highest quality.
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