PROGRAM LISTINGS: October 16 - October 22, 2011

Arts, Drama, Culture

MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
Case Histories, Part 1 of 3
Sun., Oct. 16, 8:00 pm
New
Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, The Patriot) stars as private investigator Jackson Brodie, a tough former soldier and policeman with a heart of gold, in this series based on the acclaimed novels by Kate Atkinson. Brodie, haunted by a past family tragedy, struggles to balance his personal and professional life while coming to the rescue of the bereaved, the lost and the dysfunctional in the Scottish city of Edinburgh.

In this episode, Brodie takes on the cold case of a girl who went missing thirty years earlier. He is also talked into helping a grieving father find the man who murdered his daughter, and tracking down the niece of a mysterious seductress.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
Wynton at 50
Sun., Oct. 16, 10:00 pm
New
Tune in to LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER for Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday. Joined by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the acclaimed jazz musician and composer is sure to use the occasion of his birthday to throw a celebration of jazz for the ages, revisiting some of his favorite compositions and arrangements while serving up some new ones. Special guests include tap dancer Jared Grimes, vocalist Gregory Porter, pianist Marcus Roberts, violinist Mark O'Connor and Chorale Le Chateau.

NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
'Ale'a
Mon., Oct. 17, 7:30 pm
Encore
Encore presentation of a performance from the PBS Hawaii studios by this multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning group comprised of Kale Hannahs, Ryan Gonzalez and Chad Takatsugi. They combine sweet harmonies with tight instrumentals to produce enchanting traditional Hawaiian music reminiscent of years gone by.

The Ed Sullivan Comedy Special
Mon., Oct. 17, 8:00 pm
Encore
For 23 years, The Ed Sullivan Show featured America's premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week. This special from the Sullivan archives brings back the original stars that defined the history of comedy, in their prime, with their original acts. The line-up includes classic bits from Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack Paar, Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge and many more.

CRAFT IN AMERICA
Family
Mon., Oct. 17, 10:00 pm
New
Is talent inherited? What's it like to live in a household where objects are made by hand? Former President Jimmy Carter shares stories of the late Ed Moulthrop, a fellow Georgian known as the father of modern woodturning and the father of a family of craft artists who are following in his footsteps. The program also highlights the glass creations of the Marioni family in Seattle, the inventions of ceramicist Cliff Lee, metal artist Holly Lee in rural Pennsylvania and the inspirations that Oklahoma bootmaker Lisa Sorell provides for her daughters.

CRAFT IN AMERICA
Messages
Mon., Oct. 17, 11:00 pm
Encore
This episode explores the ways many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression. The artists selected express many different interests and points of view and include Wisconsin glass artist Beth Lipman, New Mexico santero Charles Carrillo, Baltimore bead artist Joyce J. Scott and New Orleans metal artist Thomas Mann.

LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Terence Knapp
Tues., Oct. 18, 7:30 pm
New
This week on LONG STORY SHORT, Leslie Wilcox sits down with Terence Knapp, "Hawaii's Adopted World Class Actor." Terence is perhaps best known for his title role in Damien, the Aldyth Morris play and PBS Hawaii special about the Kalaupapa priest. Terence reflects on key roles he has portrayed, his childhood during World War II and his global travels. Now professor emeritus with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he continues to mentor up-and-coming Honolulu thespians.

This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Oct. 19 at 11:00 pm and on Sun., Oct. 23, at 4:00 pm.

LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Wed., Oct. 19, 7:30 pm
New
Jim and Kanoa Leahey, Hawaii's father and son sports reporting duo, prove that the liveliest discussions happen with family and friends at the kitchen table. Join them as they talk story with special guests about "sports and other living things."

This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Sun., Oct. 23, at 3:30 pm.

PBS HAWAII PRESENTS
Biography Hawaii: Joseph Nawahi
Thurs., Oct. 20, 9:00 pm
Encore
This documentary tells the story of Hawaiian patriot Joseph Nawahi, a teacher, surveyor, lawyer, cabinet minister, newspaper editor and artist in Hawaii who lived from 1842 to 1896. Nawahi founded the anti-annexation political party Hui Aloha 'Aina and died a political prisoner deemed treasonous by the American-controlled Republic of Hawaii.

INDEPENDENT LENS
Donor Unknown
Thurs., Oct. 20, 10:00 pm
New
This film follows the story of JoEllen Marsh, age 20, as she goes in search of the sperm donor father she knows only as "Donor 150." Along the way, she meets siblings she never knew existed.

Roots of Love: On Sikh Hair and Turban
Thurs., Oct. 20, 11:30 pm
New
Told through the stories of six different men ranging in age from fourteen to eighty-six, this short film documents the changing significance of hair and the turban among Sikhs in India. We see younger Sikh men abandoning their hair and turbans to follow the current fashion trends, while the older generation struggles to retain the visible symbols of their religious identity. The film is a timely and relevant exploration of the inherent conflict between tradition and modernity, between pragmatism and faith.

PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
American Masters: Pearl Jam Twenty
Fri., Oct. 21, 9:00 pm
New
In honor of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary, award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot concert and interview footage. Hosted by director Taylor Hackford, the film chronicles the years leading up to the band's formation, the chaos that ensued soon after their rise to mega-stardom, their step back from center stage and the creation of a work culture that would sustain them. Part concert film, part insider hang, part testimonial to the power of music, the film features interviews with original band members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder. The evening's presentation is in collaboration with PBS member station KCTS.

KIMCHI CHRONICLES
The Pork Chronicles
Sat., Oct. 22, 5:30 pm
New
As opposed to the lean-is-better preference in the United States, Koreans love their pork full of fat - and flavor. In this episode, Marja, and her friend Heather Graham eat classic pork barbeque at Heukdonga restaurant in Seoul. They also stop by Songgane Gamjatang, where Seoul's taxi drivers convene for pork bone soup and the grand pork dish known as bo ssam. At home in New York, Marja makes her own version of the cabbies' favorites while Jean-Georges prepares a delicious, fast stir-fry of sliced pork and colorful vegetables.

BURT WOLF: TRAVELS & TRADITIONS
Touring Ireland
Sat., Oct. 22, 7:00 pm
Encore
Burt visits Ireland's great pilgrimage sites, follows the trails of St. Patrick, investigates the history of Guinness, looks at the architecture of Dublin and finds out what's good to eat.

TRAVELSCOPE
Rwanda: Among the Gorillas
Sat., Oct. 22, 7:30 pm
New
Host Joseph Rosendo follows in the footsteps of Dian Fossey when he treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans. Within sight of the five Virunga Range volcanoes he travels in search of Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. In addition he takes part in Rwanda's monthly national day of service, a program that is the heart of Rwanda's dedication to attacking the ideology of genocide at its root - ethnic division.

Damien
Sat., Oct. 22, 8:00 pm
Encore
A Peabody award-winning television drama produced by Hawaii Public Television in 1977, Damien was written by playwright Aldyth Morris and stars actor Terence Knapp in the title role. The teledrama is a monologue, delivered by Father Damien as a spirit watching his own funeral procession some fifty years after his death.

Harp Dreams
Sat., Oct. 22, 9:30 pm
Encore
This film documents the 2007 USA International Harp Competition, generally considered the most prestigious competition for harp. Roughly 30 players from around the world compete for first prize, which will almost certainly catapult the winner into a career as a first-class musician. Blythe Danner narrates.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
Raphael Saadiq/Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
Sat., Oct. 22, 11:00 pm
New
R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock some bluesy soul nuggets from their album Scandalous.

Public Affairs

Growing Hope Against Hunger: A Sesame Street Primetime Special
Tues., Oct. 18, 8:00 pm
New
This family special will shine a light on the problem of childhood hunger. During a food drive on Sesame Street, Elmo meets guest stars Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and learns how the struggle with hunger affects a new friend, Lily. The seeds of hope are planted when they visit a community garden and learn with Rosita how people can work together to take steps toward solutions. Even Super Grover realizes that, while this problem is too big for one superhero to fix, many people working together can achieve super things. The theme is continued with filmed documentaries of four real families who have experienced the challenge of hunger and are finding strategies and resources that help.

FRONTLINE
Lost in Detention
Tues., Oct. 18, 9:00 pm
New
More than one million immigrants have been deported from the US since President Obama took office. Under his administration, deportations and detentions have reached record levels. The get-tough policy has brought complaints of abuse and harsh treatment, including charges that families have been unfairly separated after being caught in the nationwide dragnet. While the administration has promised to make the detention system more humane, and to more selectively target the most serious criminals, it faces Republican critics who urge stricter measures - and a growing backlash among Latino voters, a key 2012 electoral force. In a co-production with the Investigative Reporting Workshop, correspondent Maria Hinojosa investigates Obama's enforcement strategies and journeys into the secretive world of immigrant detention, with a penetrating look at who is being detained and what is happening to them.

WOMEN, WAR & PEACE
Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Tues., Oct. 18, 10:00 pm
New
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE is a new five-part series that focuses on the under-reported stories of the women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict hotspots all over the world, reframing our understanding of modern warfare.

This episode tells the astonishing story of the Liberian women who took on the warlords and regime of dictator Charles Taylor in the midst of a brutal civil war and won a once unimaginable peace for their shattered country in 2003. In the capital city of Monrovia, thousands of women - mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - formed a thin but unshakeable line between the opposing forces, literally facing down the killers who had turned Liberia into hell on earth. Their demonstrations culminated in Taylor's exile and the rise of Africa's first female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

HIKI NŌ: The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network
Thurs., Oct. 20, 7:30 pm
New
On the next all-new episode of HIKI NŌ, student hosts from Saint Francis School present stories from across the state. Students from Waialua High School on Oahu uncover the debate behind shark tours on the North Shore. Then, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School students show us how a West Kauai beach is rapidly disappearing. Other schools featured in this episode are: Kalani High School, Kapolei High School and Lokelani Intermediate (Maui); Kea'au High School and West Hawaii Explorations Academy (Hawaii Island); and Hana K-12 School (Maui).

This program will be rebroadcast on Sat., Oct. 22, at 12:30 pm and Sun., Oct. 23, at 3:00 pm.

INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII
Domestic Violence
Thurs., Oct. 20, 8:00 pm
New
On the next INSIGHTS, host Dan Boylan and panelists will explore domestic violence in our islands. Though October is Domestic Violence Awareness month in Hawaii, local organizations advocate for victims year-round and bring to light an issue that still carries stigma. Progress culminated when the Hawaii Legislature passed Act 206 last session. The new law prevents employers from discriminating against domestic violence victims.

Scheduled guests include: William Hoshijo, Executive Director of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Nanci Kreidman, CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center; and David Louie, Hawaii's Attorney General.

We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, email, Twitter or live blogging. You may email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org.

WASHINGTON WEEK
Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30 pm
New
For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered the most interesting conversation of the week. The program, hosted by Gwen Ifill, is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events.

NEED TO KNOW
Fri., Oct. 21, 8:00 pm
New
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week's online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on PBS. The program features documentary-style reports, short features, studio-based interviews and covers five primary news beats: the economy, the environment and energy, health, national security and culture.

THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Fri., Oct. 21, 8:30 pm
New
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.

Science and Nature

NATURE
A Murder of Crows
Sun., Oct. 16, 7:00 pm
Encore
Crows do not have the best of reputations. They are generally dismissed as spooky - Hitchcock used them quite successfully to frighten moviegoers - or as a general nuisance; scarecrows were, after all, invented to scare crows away from crops. But the crows' image is taking a turn. New research has shown that they are among the most intelligent animals in the world, able to use tools as only elephants and chimpanzees do, able to recognize each other's voices and 250 distinct calls. They are social, mate for life and raise their young for as long as five years. They're able to recognize individual humans and pick them out of a crowd up to two years later. Crow experts from around the world sing their praises and present the viewer with captivating new footage of crows as they've never been seen before.

NATURE
Radioactive Wolves
Wed., Oct. 19, 8:00 pm
New
The historic nuclear accident at Chernobyl is now 25 years old. Filmmakers and scientists set out to document the lives of the packs of wolves and other wildlife thriving in the "dead zone" that still surrounds the remains of the reactor.

NOVA
Finding Life Beyond Earth
Wed., Oct. 19, 9:00 pm
New
Scientists are on the verge of answering one of the greatest questions in history: Are we alone? Combining the latest telescope images with dazzling CGI, NOVA immerses audiences in the sights and sounds of alien worlds, while top astrobiologists explain how these places are changing the way we think about the potential for life in our solar system. We used to think our neighboring planets and moons were fairly boring - mostly cold, dead rocks where life could never take hold. Today, however, the solar system looks wilder than we ever imagined. Powerful telescopes and unmanned space missions have revealed a wide range of dynamic environments - atmospheres thick with organic molecules, active volcanoes and vast saltwater oceans. This ongoing revolution is forcing scientists to expand their ideas about what kinds of worlds could support life. If we do find primitive life forms elsewhere in the solar system, it may well be that life is common in the universe - the rule, and not the exception.