Program Update

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What's on TV 12 this month...

Sunday, June 29

12:00 AM Movie "Goodbye Columbus" (1969)

2:00 AM Faces of Culture

3:00 AM Faces of Culture

4:00 AM Against All Odds

5:00 AM Against All Odds

6:00 AM God and the Inner City

7:00 AM Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop
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7:30 AM Zoboomafoo
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8:00 AM Arthur
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8:30 AM Clifford, The Big Red Dog
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9:00 AM Angelina Ballerina
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9:30 AM Dragonfly TV
"Human Body" [CC]

10:00 AM KidHealth
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10:30 AM Right on the Money
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11:00 AM To the Contrary
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11:30 AM Tony Brown's Journal
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12:00 PM Secrets of the Sequence
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12:30 PM Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
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1:00 PM McLaughlin Group
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1:30 PM Healthy Aging With Dr. Nicholas Perricone at WHYY
Dr. Nicholas Perricone shares his plan for aging gracefully. [CC]

3:30 PM Play Piano In a Flash!
Scott Houston teaches viewers how to play the piano like a pro with his simple techniques. [CC]

5:30 PM Two Towns of Jasper
Two film crews, one black and one white, document the aftermath of the racially motivated dragging death of James Byrd Jr. by white supremacists in Jasper, Texas in 1998. [CC]

7:00 PM Franklin Institute Awards
Bishnu S. Atal and Jane Goodall (who is profiled in a special program airing at 8 p.m. tonight) are among this year's honorees at the prestigious annual awards gala at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, which recognizes outstanding individuals whose work has transformed one of the many fields of science.

8:00 PM Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees
After three decades, the legendary animal researcher surveys the results of her groundbreaking work with the chimpanzees of Gombe National Park in Tanzania. [CC]

9:00 PM Maggie
This revealing new portrait of Margaret Thatcher, Great Britain's first female Prime Minister, follows her rise to power, from her young adulthood when she first became involved with politics to her rise through the ranks as she struggled snobbery and sexism, and examines the domestic and world issues she dealt with as an admired and sometimes reviled leader. [CC]

11:00 PM My Hero
"Little Green Man" Janet and the handyman test George's jealousy. [CC]

11:30 PM Coupling
"Jane and the Truth Snake" Viewer discretion advised. Jane's career is in jeopardy. [CC]

Monday, June 30

12:00 AM Globe Trekker
"South Africa and Lesotho"

1:00 AM Power of Place

2:00 AM TBA

3:00 AM It's Strictly Business

4:00 AM It's Strictly Business

5:00 AM Economics USA

6:00 AM Destinos I

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

7:30 AM Freedom: A History of US
"Safe for Democracy" Part 11 of 16 The Wright brothers' introduce the airplane. Continues Tue., July 1st, 7:30 p.m. [CC]

8:00 PM Antiques Roadshow
"Tucson, AZ" Part 3 of 3 Host Dan Elias visits the Arizona Inn, a legendary resort hotel founded during the Great Depression, and collectors discover an eclectic array of treasures, including a valuable silver service made in the 1890s. [CC]

9:00 PM Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Part 2 of 2 Filmmaker Ken Burns explores the many trials and triumphant moments Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony experienced as they spearheaded the women's civil rights movement in the 19th century. [CC][DVS]

10:30 PM Rachel & Andrew Jackson: A Love Story
This program examines the short and tumultuous marriage of America's seventh president. [CC]

11:00 PM In the Life
This monthly newsmagazine focuses on gay and lesbian issues. [CC]

Tuesday, July 1

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Diary of a City Priest

2:00 AM Taking the Lead

3:00 AM Seasons of Life

4:00 AM NOVA "Garden of Eden"

5:00 AM Business and the Law

6:00 AM Destinos II

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

7:30 PM Freedom: A History of US
"Depression and War" Part 12 of 16 Franklin D. Roosevelt guides the nation through World War II. [CC]

8:00 PM NOVA
"Fireworks!" Pyrotechnicians mix science and art to create fireworks displays. [CC][DVS] (R/Sat., 5th, 6 a.m.)

9:00 PM Benjamin Franklin
"Let the Experiment Begin/The Making of a Revolutionary"
Parts 1 & 2 of 3 Actor Richard Easton portrays the Founding Father in this innovative film that follows Franklin's journey from his humble beginnings in Boston to Philadelphia, where he became a prominent businessman and publisher. Concludes tomorrow at 9 p.m. [CC] (R/Sun., 13th, 3:30 p.m.)

11:00 PM P.O.V.
"Larry vs. Lockney" A Texas farmer refuses to let the local high school test his sons for drugs. [CC]

Wednesday, July 2

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Shaping America

2:00 AM America in Perspective

3:00 AM Western Tradition

4:00 AM Western Tradition

5:00 AM A Writer's Exchange

6:00 AM My Hero

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

7:30 PM Freedom: A History of US
"Democracy and Struggles" Part 13 of 16 The fear of communism spreads through the U.S. [CC]

8:00 PM They Came to America
Immigrants from all over the world, including writer Frank McCourt and comic Cheech Marin, share stories of their struggles to reach the land of freedom. [CC] (R/Fri., 4th, 9:30 p.m.)

9:00 PM Benjamin Franklin
"The Chess Master" Part 3 of 3 Franklin, now in his seventies, plays his most important role as a diplomat and propagandist for the American Revolution. [CC] (R/Sun., 13th, 5:30 p.m.; Thu., 17th, 5 a.m.)

10:30 PM Franklin Institute Awards
WHYY produces this prestigious annual awards gala honoring people for their outstanding work in science. Among the 2003 recipients are Bishnu S. Atal and Jane Goodall.

11:30 PM Great Museums
"Ellis Island Immigration Museum: Face of America" More than 100 million citizens can trace their ancestry to someone who came to America through Ellis Island, where a museum now tells the story of the immigrant experience. [CC]

Thursday, July 3

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Power of Place

2:00 AM Power of Place

3:00 AM Dealing with Diversity

4:00 AM Dealing with Diversity

5:00 AM Beliefs & Believers

6:00 AM Not for Ourselves Alone

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

7:30 PM Freedom: A History of US
"Let Freedom Ring" Part 14 of 16 Civil rights becomes the most effective social movement in U.S. history. [CC]

8:00 PM The New This Old House Hour
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9:00 PM The American Constitution: The Ghosts of '87
In this vintage WHYY production, Academy Award-winning actor Cliff Robertson depicts 10 of the delegates who met in Philadelphia in 1787 to frame the U.S. Constitution. (R/Sun., 6th, 4 p.m.)

10:00 PM Frontline "Public Schools, Inc."
The program profiles Chris Whittle, the controversial creator of Edison Schools Inc., who is trying to revolutionize American education through a for-profit system. [CC]

11:00 PM Soundstage
"Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" Part 1 of 2 The acclaimed music series returns after 18 years with two special concerts by the popular rock group. In the first, the band performs hits such as "Freefallin'" and "American Girl" and new material. Concludes Thu., 10th at 11 p.m. [CC][HD] (R/Sat., 5th, 1 a.m.)

Friday, July 4

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Examined Life

2:00 AM Voices in Democracy

3:00 AM Discovering Psychology: Updated

4:00 AM World of Abnormal Psychology

5:00 AM Literary Visions

6:00 AM McLaughlin Group

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

9:00 AM Liberty's Kids July 4 Celebration
"The Boston Tea Party," "Midnight Ride," "The First Fourth of July" &"Born Free and Equal" In a special two-hour block of the animated series, young viewers will learn about the exciting people and stories behind the birth of our nation through the eyes of teenagers Sarah and James, who are apprentices in Benjamin Franklin's print shop. [CC] (R/today, 3 p.m.)

11:00 AM There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

3:00 PM Liberty's Kids July 4 Celebration
"The Boston Tea Party," "Midnight Ride," "The First Fourth of July" and "Born Free and Equal" [CC]

5:00 PM Nine Months in York Town
The film explores the significant role that York Town, PA played as a temporary U.S. capital during the winter of 1777-78. [CC]

6:00 PM The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
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7:00 PM Freedom: A History of US
"Marching to Freedom Land" Part 15 of 16 The 1960s bring new progress in the quest for freedom. [CC]

7:30 PM Freedom: A History of US
"Becoming Free" Part 16 of 16 The last episode of the series explores America's efforts to make tremendous strides through the new millennium. [CC]

8:00 PM A Capitol Fourth
Actor Barry Bostwick hosts America's annual birthday party live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring performances by country star Dolly Parton, Grammy Award-winning Irish band The Chieftains and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth. The program also airs live on 91FM. [CC] (R/Thu., 10th, 5 a.m.)

9:30 PM They Came to America
Immigrants share stories of their struggles to reach America. [CC]

10:30 PM Pyromania
The program takes viewers behind the barricades as it follows the production of fireworks from a small Chinese factory to their final destination: Washington, D.C.'s annual Independence Day celebration. [CC]

11:00 PM Heart: Alive in Seattle
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson return to their hometown of Seattle, WA to perform new material and some of their classic tunes, including "Crazy On You. (R/Sun., 6th, 3 a.m.)

Saturday, July 5

12:00 AM Charlie Rose

1:00 AM Soundstage "Tom Petty"

2:00 AM Portrait of a Family

3:00 AM Nature "Jane Goodall"

4:00 AM P.O.V. "Larry vs. Lockney"

5:00 AM World of Chemistry

6:00 AM NOVA "Fireworks"

7:00 AM Sesame Street
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8:00 AM Plaza Sesamo

8:30 AM Angelina Ballerina
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9:00 AM The Victory Garden
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9:30 AM Vets in Practice
"A Steep Learning Curve" [CC]

10:00 AM New Yankee Workshop
"Beveled Glass Cupboard" [CC]

10:30 AM Hometime
"Second Floor Makeover: Rough-Ins and Insulation" [CC]

11:00 AM Smart Travels! Europe With Rudy Maxa
"Classical Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome" [CC]

11:30 AM Rick Steves' Europe
"Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps" [CC]

12:00 PM Antiques Roadshow UK
"Victoria and Albert Museum" [CC]

1:00 PM Chefs A' Field
"San Francisco, CA" [CC]

1:30 PM Christina Cooks
"The Art of the Stir Fry" [CC]

2:00 PM Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman
"Boston: Lobster Boat" [CC]

2:30 PM Grilling Maestros
"Sugar and Chili Rubbed Pork Loin" [CC]

3:00 PM Barbecue America
"Lamb & Brunswick Stew" [CC]

3:30 PM America's Test Kitchen
"Ham Dinner" [CC]

4:00 PM Ciao Italia: In Tuscany
"Tuscan Bread" [CC]

4:30 PM Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen
"A Lesson in Risotto" [CC]

5:00 PM New Yankee Workshop
"Flagpole" [CC]

5:30 PM Hometime
"Second Floor Makeover: Drywall and Trim" [CC]

6:00 PM The New This Old House Hour
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7:00 PM The Lawrence Welk Show
"Songs of the Sun and Moon" Host: Jo Ann Castle.

8:00 PM Movie "Another Thin Man"
(1939) Husband-and-wife detective team Nick and Nora Charles are on the case when murder strikes at a Long Island estate. William Powell and Myrna Loy star. (R/Mon., 21st, 1 a.m.)

9:45 PM Movie "Shadow of the Thin Man"
(1941) Nick and Nora investigate a murder at a racetrack. Donna Reed stars with William Powell and Myrna Loy. (R/Mon., 28th, 1 a.m.) The fifth installment, The Thin Man Goes Home, airs Sat., 12th at 10:10 p.m.

11:25 PM Movie "Notorious"
(1946) Ingrid Bergman stars as a beautiful playgirl sent to South America to marry a spy but who falls in love with the man protecting her. Cary Grant and Claude Rains also star.