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Program Update
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What's on TV 12 this month...
Sunday, May 11
1:00 AM
Steely Dan
2:30 AM
Great Performances
4:00 AM
Salute to Carl Reiner
6:00 AM
A Flea Market Documentary
7:00 AM
Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop
[CC]
7:30 AM
Zoboomafoo
[CC]
8:00 AM
Arthur
[CC]
8:30 AM
Clifford, The Big Red Dog
[CC]
9:00 AM
Angelina Ballerina
[CC]
9:30 AM
Dragonfly TV
"Investigate!" [CC]
10:00 AM
KidHealth
[CC]
10:30 AM
Right on the Money
[CC]
11:00 AM
To the Contrary
[CC]
11:30 AM
Tony Brown's Journal
[CC]
12:00 PM
Secrets of the Sequence
[CC]
12:30 PM
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
[CC]
1:00 PM
McLaughlin Group
[CC]
1:30 PM
Well Into Your Future: Mental Health and Aging
"Maintaining Mental Health" Part 1 of 3 Vital older men and women introduce key concepts for staying mentally healthy as people age. Continues Sun., 18th, 1:30 PM p.m. [CC]
2:30 PM
PBS Hollywood Presents
"The Gin Game" Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore reunite to perform in this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a recently arrived nursing home resident and a longtime tenant who engage in a series of gin rummy games. [CC]
4:00 PM
A Flea Market Documentary
The program takes viewers on a tour of America as it celebrates the unique people and items found at the country's parking lots, fairgrounds and sidewalks. [CC]
5:00 PM
Manor House
"The Servants Revolt" & "Tough Love" Part 2 of 3 A staff crisis comes to a head after five weeks of non-stop work, and Sir John decides to host a weekend shooting party. Concludes Sun., 18th at 5 p.m. [CC]
7:00 PM
Mothers March
This national WHYY production profiles four mothers who, after each losing a child to AIDS, decided to educate others about the dreaded disease. [CC] (R/Tue., 13th, 11 p.m.)
8:00 PM
Nature
"A Mystery in Alaska" Many Alaskan animals are declining dramatically in number with no clear explanation. [CC][DVS]
9:00 PM
Masterpiece Theatre
"White Teeth" Part 1 of 2 This adaptation of Zadie Smith's anarchic comedy, set in the multiracial north London neighborhood of Willesden Green where Smith grew up, tells the story of two families in the hippy-to-hip-hop era from 1974 to 1992. In the first episode, born loser Archie Jones falls in love with Jamaican refugee Clara after a failed suicide attempt. Concludes Sun., 18th at 9 p.m. [CC]
11:00 PM
My Hero
"Pet Rescue" Janet looks after a dog. [CC]
11:30 PM
Coupling
"The Cupboard of Patrick's Love" Viewer discretion advised. Jane discovers certain videos at Patrick's apartment. [CC] (R/Fri., 16th, 11:30 PM p.m.)
Monday, May 12
12:00 AM
The Prisoner
"Do Not Forsake Me..."
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
Seniors: Behind the Wheel
6:30 AM
There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.
7:30 PM
Are You Being Served?
"The Old Order Changes" The staff dresses in mod fashion as a sales gimmick. [CC]
8:00 PM
Antiques Roadshow
"Las Vegas, NV" Part 2 of 3 Experts marvel at a clock from the 1600s. [CC] (R/Sat., 17th, noon)
9:00 PM
Ken Burns American Stories: Baseball
"The National Pastime" This episode examines the exciting 1941 season, during which Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 straight games and Ted Williams became the last man to hit .400. Concludes Mon., 19th at 9 p.m. [CC]
11:30 PM
Forging a Feature: The Journey of BLT
Filmmaker Evan Leong takes a behind-the-scenes look at the
making of the controversial new film Better Luck Tomorrow, which explores the dark side of Asian-American youth. [CC]
Tuesday, May 13
12:00 AM
Charlie Rose
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
Four Hands, One Heart
6:30 AM
There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.
7:30 PM
As Time Goes By
Relations between Jean and Lionel turn frosty. [CC]
8:00 PM
NOVA
"Sinking City of Venice" Scientists wonder if tourists will some day need diving suits to explore the city of Venice. [CC][HD][DVS]
9:00 PM
Warrior Challenge
"Knights" Part 2 of 4 A mounted policman and a polo player learn the fine arts of dueling, swordplay and wearing armor as they go back in time to the days of medieval knights. Continues Tue., 20th at 9 p.m. [CC] (R/Thu., 15th, 11 p.m.)
10:00 PM
Independent Lens
"Guns and Mothers" Two women on opposite sides of the gun control argument expand on the debate. [CC] (R/Fri., 23rd, 11 p.m.)
11:00 PM
Mothers March
This WHYY production profiles four mothers who, after each losing a child to AIDS, decided to educate others about the dreaded disease. [CC]
Wednesday, May 14
12:00 AM
Charlie Rose
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
Facing Alzheimers: African-American Perspectives
6:30 AM
There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.
7:30 PM
Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth learns that the country life is not quite as she thought. [CC]
8:00 PM
The Dead Sea "A Naked Planet Special"
Scientists explore the geology, archeology and history of one of Earth's harshest environments. [CC] (R/Sun., 18th, 4 p.m.)
9:00 PM
Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites
"By the River of Babylon" & "The Book and the Sword" This program explores the epic story of the Jews and the creation of the world's most profoundly monotheistic religion. [CC]
11:00 PM
The God Squad and the Case of the Northern Spotted Owl
This program examines the competing concerns and hidden politics underlying federal environmental policymaking. [CC]
Thursday, May 15
12:00 AM
Charlie Rose
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
Grab Hold of the Reins
6:30 AM
There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.
7:30 PM
Last of the Summer Wine
"Exercising Father's Bicycle" Tom runs from a debt collector. [CC]
8:00 PM
The New This Old House Hour
[CC] (R/Sat., 17th, 6 p.m.)
9:00 PM
The "Ocean's Eleven" Story
The program examines the glory days of the original "Rat Pack," including members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., and how its legend lives on. [CC] (R/Sun., 18th, 7 p.m.)
10:00 PM
Frontline "A Dangerous Business"
[CC]
11:00 PM
Warrior Challenge
"Knights" Part 2 of 4 A mounted policeman and a polo player learn the fine arts of dueling and swordplay. [CC]
Friday, May 16
12:00 AM
Charlie Rose
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
McLaughlin Group
6:30 AM
There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.
7:30 PM
Vets in Practice
Hannah starts a new job. [CC]
8:00 PM
NOW with Bill Moyers
[CC]
9:00 PM
Washington Week
[CC]
9:30 PM
Wall $treet Week with Fortune
[CC]
10:00 PM
Fleetwood Mac: An "In the Spotlight" Special
The group, who released their first new album since 1997 last month, performs a mix of new material and old favorites, including "Go Your Own Way" and "Rhiannon," in this 1997 concert. [CC] (R/Sun., 18th, midnight; Thu., 22nd, 5 a.m.)
11:30 PM
Coupling
"The Cupboard of Patrick's Love" Viewer discretion advised. Jane discovers certain videos in Patrick's apartment. [CC]
Saturday, May 17
12:00 AM
Charlie Rose
1:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
2:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
3:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
4:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
5:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
6:00 AM
Classic Arts Showcase
7:00 AM
Sesame Street
[CC]
8:00 AM
Plaza Sesamo
8:30 AM
Angelina Ballerina
[CC]
9:00 AM
The Victory Garden
[CC]
9:30 AM
Vets in Practice
"Jobs for the Boys" [CC]
10:00 AM
New Yankee Workshop
"Deluxe Router Station" [CC]
10:30 AM
Hometime
"Basement Laundry and Bathroom: Finishing Up" [CC]
11:00 AM
Smart Travels! Europe with Rudy Maxa
"Munich and Bavaria" [CC]
11:30 AM
Rick Steves' Europe
"South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry" [CC]
12:00 PM
Antiques Roadshow
"Las Vegas, NV" Part 2 of 3 [CC]
1:00 PM
Master Class at Johnson & Wales
"Northern Europe" [CC]
1:30 PM
America's Test Kitchen
"Chinese Take-Out" [CC]
2:00 PM
Christina Cooks
"Aging Gracefully" [CC]
2:30 PM
Grilling Maestros
"Banana Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato" [CC]
3:00 PM
Martin Yan's Chinatown
"Street Wonders" [CC]
3:30 PM
Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman
"Indian Cuisines" [CC]
4:00 PM
Ciao Italia: In Tuscany
"Schiacciata: Flat Bread" [CC]
4:30 PM
Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen
"Half-Hour Chicken Dinners" [CC]
5:00 PM
New Yankee Workshop
"Sheep Shearing Coffee Table" [CC] (R/Sat., 24th, 10 a.m.)
5:30 PM
Hometime
"Venetian Plaster" [CC] (R/Sat., 24th, 10:30 PM a.m.)
6:00 PM
The New This Old House Hour
[CC]
7:00 PM
The Lawrence Welk Show
"Island Show" Host: Jim Hobson.
8:00 PM
Movie "The Harvey Girls"
(1946) This light-hearted musical stars Judy Garland as an innocent waitress in an Old West dining hall who falls in love with a dashing saloon owner. Ray Bolger and Angela Lansbury also star.
9:45
Movie "That's Entertainment"
(1974) Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and other
legendary stars share their personal memories of MGM's heydey from 1929 to 1958 and present clips from some of the studio's best movie musicals. (R/Sat., 31st, 11:30 PM p.m.)
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