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What's on TV 12 this month...

April 2004
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Sunday, April 25

12:00 a.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 6: The Last Witness" [CC][DVS]

2:00 a.m. Voices in Democracy

4:00 a.m. Exploring Society

6:00 a.m. Connie Mack Stadium: Long Gone

6:30 a.m. Find!
[CC]

7:00 a.m. The Big Comfy Couch
[CC]

7:30 a.m. Zoboomafoo
[CC]

8:00 a.m. Arthur
[CC]

8:30 a.m. Clifford, The Big Red Dog
[CC]

9:00 a.m. Angelina Ballerina
[CC]

9:30 a.m. Dragonfly TV
"Games" [CC]

10:00 a.m. Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

10:30 a.m. TVMD
"Vaccines" [CC]

11:00 a.m. To the Contrary
[CC]

11:30 a.m. Tony Brown's Journal
[CC]

12:00 p.m. Wall $treet Week
[CC]

12:30 p.m. Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
[CC]

1:00 p.m. McLaughlin Group
[CC] (R/Fri., 30th, 6 a.m.)

1:30 p.m. Aging in America: The Years Ahead
Filmed over the course of seven years, this award-winning program examines attitudes toward growing older through a series of intimate vignettes. [CC]

2:30 p.m. Circle of Love
"Caring For An Aging Parent" In this original WHYY production, a Latina woman from Philadelphia shares her experiences as a caregiver for her mother, who suffers from clinical depression. [CC]

3:00 p.m. The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
This program explores the history and biology of Alzheimer's disease and the race to find a cure, with personal accounts from patients and families coping with the illness. [CC]

4:30 p.m. Circle of Love
"Living with Alzheimer's" Two Delaware women share their emotional struggles as caregivers for their husbands, who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. [CC]

5:00 p.m. WHYY Online Auction
Viewers have one last chance to find out what fabulous items are being offered at www.whyy.org during WHYY's second annual online auction, which closes tonight at 7 p.m. See page 12 for more details.

7:00 p.m. American Family: Journey of the Dreams
"A Deal with God" Part 4 of 13 Jess and Cisco look for Jess' estranged brother, Roberto, and Ofelia tells Esteban she's pregnant. Continues Sun., May 2nd, 7 p.m. [CC][HD][DVS]

8:00 p.m. Nature
"Trail of the Cougar" Human encounters with North American cougars threaten the species' survival. [CC][DVS]

9:00 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 6: The Last Witness" Viewer discretion advised. Part 2 of 2 Inspector Jane Tennison's investigation takes her to Bosnia, where she makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder case. [CC][DVS] (R/Sat., May 1st, 10:50 p.m.)

11:00 p.m. Independent Lens
"Ram Dass Fierce Grace" This film profiles author Richard Alpert, who journeyed to India and transformed himself into the guru Ram Dass. [CC]

Monday, April 26

12:30 a.m. Enviromysteries: Breaking The Mold
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Literary Visions

2:00 a.m. Discovering Psychology

3:00 a.m. The Western Tradition I

4:00 a.m. Portrait of a Family

5:00 a.m. A Fight To The Finish: Stories of Polio

6:00 a.m. Destinos I

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Are You Being Served?
"Oh What a Tangled Web" Captain Peacock is suspected of having an affair. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow Favorites" This retrospective highlights some of the most memorable, and valuable, antiques appraised on the series, including a menu from the Titanic. [CC] (R/Fri., 30th, 8 p.m. & Sat., May 1st, noon)

9:00 p.m. American Experience
"Remember The Alamo" This program explores the effort made by Tejano leader Jose Antonio Navarro to protect the sovereignty of his Texas homeland. [CC][DVS]

10:00 p.m. Warrior Challenge
"Knights" Part 2 of 4 Participants don armor to learn the fine arts of dueling and swordplay. Continues May 3rd, 10 p.m. [CC] (R/Tue., 27th, 2 a.m.)

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Tuesday, April 27

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Economics U$A

2:00 a.m. Warrior Challenge
"Knights" [CC]

3:00 a.m. Beliefs & Believers

4:00 a.m. Shaping America

5:00 a.m. Taking the Lead

6:00 a.m. French in Action I

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. As Time Goes By
"The Anniversary Party" Judy won't speak to Alistair. [CC]

8:00 p.m. NOVA
"Lost Treasures of Tibet" Western architects and conservators clash with locals over the restoration of ancient Buddhist monasteries and murals in a remote Himalayan village. [CC][HD] (R/ Sat. May 1, 4 a.m.)

9:00 p.m. Innovation
"Light Speed" Part 7 of 8 This episode offers insight into the proliferation of fiber optics and its transformation of the communication industry. Concludes Tue., May 4th, 9 p.m. [CC]

10:00 p.m. Independent Lens
"The Weather Underground" In this Academy Award-nominated film, former members of a notorious group of socialist youths that waged a low-level war against the U.S. government in the 1960s and '70s candidly speak about their experiences. Viewer discretion advised. [CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Wednesday, April 28

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. It's Strictly Business

2:00 a.m. English Composition

3:00 a.m. Nature

4:00 a.m. Something Ventured

5:00 a.m. The World of Chemistry

6:00 a.m. Destinos II

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Last of the Summer Wine
"Beware of the Hot Dog" Wesley plans to sell hot dogs to weary hikers and travelers. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Jack Paar: Smart TV
This retrospective features the late television host's interviews with Cassius Clay, Fidel Castro, John and Robert Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and other notable personalities. [CC] (R/Fri., 30th, 1 a.m.)

9:00 p.m. Mark Russell Comedy Special
"Election 2004" With the election season underway, Mark Russell draws on today's headlines to deliver one-liners and witty song parodies before a live audience. [CC]

10:00 p.m. American Masters
"Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire" This profile of the Time, Inc. co-founder uses the company's photography and news archives to examine his profound effect on American culture. [CC][HD]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Thursday, April 29

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. World of Abnormal Psychology

2:00 a.m. Voices in Democracy

3:00 a.m. Against All Odds

4:00 a.m. Examined Life

5:00 a.m. Art in the Western World

6:00 a.m. French in Action II

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances
"Compact Country" Hyacinth and Richard visit their country retreat. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Talk To The Legislators
Appearing on the show will be Republican State Senator Jeff Piccola of Dauphin County, the Senate Majority Whip; and Democratic State Representative Mike Veon of Beaver County, the House Minority Whip.

9:00 p.m. Queen Victoria's Empire
"Moral Crusade" Part 3 of 4 The purchase of the Suez Canal solidifies British presence in the Middle East. Continues Thu., May 6th, 9 p.m. [CC]

10:00 p.m. Frontline
"The Jesus Factor" The program explores whether or not President George W. Bush's strong religious convictions affect his political decision making. [CC] (R/Sat., May 1st, 6 a.m.)

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Friday, April 30

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Jack Paar: Smart TV
[CC]

2:00 a.m. Innovation
"Light Speed" Part 7 of 8 This episode offers insight into the proliferation of fiber optics and its transformation of the communication industry. Concludes Tue., 4th, 9 p.m. [CC]

3:00 a.m. The Western Tradition II

4:00 a.m. America in Perspective

5:00 a.m. The Western Tradition

6:00 a.m. McLaughlin Group
[CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Find!
The Kenos see treasures collected by three generations of one family during their world travels. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow Favorites" This special highlights some of the most memorable, and valuable, antiques appraised on the series, including a menu from the Titanic. [CC] (R/Sat., May 1st, noon)

9:00 p.m. Washington Week
[CC]

9:30 p.m. NOW with Bill Moyers
[CC]

10:30 p.m. Radio Times on TV with Marty Moss-Coane

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Saturday, May 1

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Art of the Western World
[CC]

3:00 a.m. Power of Place
[CC]

4:00 a.m. NOVA
"Lost Treasures of Tibet" [CC][DVS]

5:00 a.m. Dealing with Diversity
[CC]

6:00 a.m. Nature
"Trail of the Cougar" [CC][DVS]

7:00 a.m. Sesame Street
[CC]

8:00 a.m. Plaza Sesamo

8:30 a.m. Angelina Ballerina
[CC]

9:00 a.m. The Victory Garden
[CC]

9:30 a.m. Find!
[CC]

10:00 a.m. The New Yankee Workshop
"The Gardener's Dry Sink" [CC]

10:30 a.m. Hometime
"Pond Reconstruction" Part 1 of 2 [CC]

11:00 a.m. Smart Travels! Europe With Rudy Maxa
"Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers" [CC]

11:30 a.m. Rick Steves' Europe
"Caesar's Rome" [CC]

12:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow Favorites" [CC]

1:00 p.m. Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman
"Heart-Healthy Recipes"[CC]

1:30 p.m. Christina Cooks
"Soups and Sandwiches" [CC]

2:00 p.m. Julia & Jacques: Cooking at Home
"Potatoes" [CC]

2:30 p.m. Seasonings with Dede Wilson: Cooking & Entertaining for Special Occasions
"Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" [CC]

3:00 p.m. Simply Ming
"Master Meat Broth" [CC]

3:30 p.m. America's Test Kitchen
"Quick Classic Pastas" [CC]

4:00 p.m. Ciao Italia
"Snack Time" [CC]

4:30 p.m. Lidia's Italian-American Cooking
"A Midsummer Meal" [CC]

5:00 p.m. The New Yankee Workshop
"The Butterfly Table" [CC] (R/Sat., 8th, 10 a.m.)

5:30 p.m. Hometime
"Pond Reconstruction" Part 2 of 2 [CC] (R/Sat., 8th, 10:30 a.m.)

6:00 p.m. The New This Old House Hour
[CC]

7:00 p.m. The Lawrence Welk Show
"Salute to Nashville" Host: Ava Barber.

8:00 p.m. Movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
(1969) Viewer discretion advised. This Western follows the exploits of Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. [CC] (R/Sun., 2nd, 4 a.m. & Sat., 22nd, 10:05 p.m.)

9:50 p.m. Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail
The program examines Cassidy's life, from his Utah childhood to a fatal shootout in Bolivia. [CC] (R/Sun., 2nd, 6 a.m.)

10:50 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 6: The Last Witness" Viewer discretion advised. Part 2 of 2 Detective Jane Tennison's (Helen Mirren) investigation takes her to Bosnia, where she makes a crucial breakthrough in the murder case. [CC][DVS]

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