PROGRAM LISTINGS November 17 - November 23, 2013
Arts, Drama, Culture
Secrets of Scotland Yard
Sun., Nov. 17, 7:00 pm
Mon., Nov. 18, 11:00 pm
New
From Dickens to Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie to James Bond — no police institution in the world has caught the public imagination in the same way as Scotland Yard. The name has become synonymous with London's police force, but actually comes from the location of the original police headquarters building. Its officers and "bobbies" are protectors of the Royal Family and British officials, but Scotland Yard is most often associated with police detectives. In this special, contemporary sleuths reveal the secrets of what it takes to become a modern-day Sherlock Holmes.
MASTERPIECE CLASSIC
The Paradise, Part 7 of 7
Sun., Nov. 17, 8:00 pm
New
A Victorian-era department store is the setting for love, intrigue, and a revolution in retailing, with Joanna Vanderham as a beautiful salesgirl and Emun Elliott as a ruthless, enigmatic store owner. Adapted from Emile Zola's novel, the glittering shopping spectacle also stars Patrick Malahide, Elaine Cassidy and Sarah Lancashire.
Part 7
Trouble brews at The Paradise as the big wedding day approaches. When a corpse is found in the river, word spreads that it is the body of Burroughs — and suspicion is quickly cast upon Jonas. Meanwhile, Moray cannot deny his love for Denise and plans to call off the wedding. But will he be able to follow through if it means losing The Paradise?
NA MELE
Haunani Apoliona and Ku'uipo Kumukahi
Mon., Nov. 18, 7:30 pm
Encore
Multiple Hoku Hanohano Award-winners Haunani Apoliona and Ku'uipo Kumukahi present classic Hawaiian songs in both solo and duet performances.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Survivors
Mon., Nov. 18, 8:00 pm
New
Every antique is a survivor, and this special episode highlights amazing tales of rescues, near misses, and beating the odds with treasures that have endured wars, natural disasters, fires and more. Highlights include an urn that remains largely intact despite multiple gunshots and a New Orleans chess table that held strong through Hurricane Katrina.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
San Diego, CA, Part 1 of 3
Mon., Nov. 18, 9:00 pm
Encore
Host Mark L. Walberg meets appraiser Rafael Eledge aboard the USS Midway, the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century, to discuss the evolution of a 19th-century sailor's side arm: the cutlass. Highlights from the Roadshow floor include an 18th-century ivory carved creche that could be worth up to 30 times what the owner paid for it; a beautifully preserved banner from George Washington's inauguration ball; and a circa 1900 Turkmenistan rug, valued at $125,000 to $150,000.
INDEPENDENT LENS
Indian Relay
Mon., Nov. 18, 10:00 pm
New
This film documents the hope and determination of modern-day Native American life and what it takes to win in one of the most exciting and dangerous forms of horse racing. From the bitter cold of winter to the heat of summer, the film follows championship racing teams from three different tribes as they compete across a grueling season.
Each race begins with up to eight athletes riding bareback around a track at full gallop. After one lap, barely slowing down, the riders leap from their speeding horses to a second set of horses. Each team's handlers must then catch the first horse or risk being disqualified, creating a chaotic melee of 32 people and 24 race horses in the middle of the track. Another top-speed lap, another daring horse change, and the teams race for the finish line at speeds topping 40 miles an hour.
LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Will Henderson: Life Lessons
Tues., Nov. 19, 7:30 pm
New
Will Henderson is former longtime President and CEO of Queen's Medical Center. In the second of two episodes, Will talks about the importance of staying active. Now in his nineties, Will says people would be surprised at what they can do at that age. He also talks about the "very high" expectations he sets for those he mentors — and how every one of them achieved those expectations.
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Nov. 20 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Nov. 24 at 4:00 pm.
LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Wed., Nov. 20, 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 Wed., Nov. 20 at 11:30 and Sun., Nov. 24 at 3:30 pm.
PBS HAWAII PRESENTS
Family Ingredients
Thurs., Nov. 21, 9:00 pm
Encore
This program blends food, travel and genealogy, tracing family origins through food. In this pilot episode, Chefs Ed Kenney and Alan Wong trace Wong's roots through his family recipes. They visit Wahiawa, Oahu, Wong's hometown; and Tokyo, where Wong was born. Along the way, the chefs meet organic farmers, tofu manufacturers, sushi chefs — all people who play a role in bringing food to our tables.
GLOBE TREKKER
Ice Trekking in the Alps
Thurs., Nov. 21, 11:00 pm
Encore
Host Zay Harding ski-tours the legendary Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Taking in Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn along the way, he undertakes a tough weeklong journey, traversing three Western European countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. He temps fate and frequent avalanches, masters the technique of off-piste skiing in powder-snow and learns how to negotiate his way out of a deep crevasse. Zay visits a local cemetery where thousands of intrepid climbers have lost their lives in pursuit of conquering the Alps. Zay's trek allows him to sample the delicious French specialty tartiflette, make an exquisite Swiss rosti and enjoy other regional cuisine.
Nashville 2.0
Fri., Nov. 22, 9:00 pm
New
Experience a variety of musical genres through the vibrancy of Nashville's Americana music scene. The program features performances as well as insightful interviews with musicians and writers about the vibrant scene centered in Nashville, Tenn. Artists featured in the program include Alabama Shakes, The Avett Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rosanne Cash, The Civil Wars, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, The James Hunter Six, Jim Lauderdale, The Mavericks, Buddy Miller, Mumford & Sons, Shovels and Rope, Richard Thompson and Dwight Yoakam.
Sunshine by the Stars: Celebrating Louisiana Music
Fri., Nov. 22, 10:00 pm
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Harry Connick, Jr. hosts a musical journey that features major music stars performing Louisiana's state song "You Are My Sunshine," originally recorded by country star and former Louisiana governor Jimmie Davis. Connick and his band second-line through the French Quarter, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews performs with his band on a New Orleans streetcar and country music star Tim McGraw leads fans in a spirited rendition. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis performs at his house in Memphis, blues legend Buddy Guy plays at his club in Chicago and Grammy winners Wynton and Branford Marsalis join their dad, Ellis, and brother Jason for a unique jazz version of the state song. Other performers include the Rebirth Brass Band, Marsha Ball, Michael Doucet, Rockin' Dopsie, Luther Kent, Allen Toussaint, Zachary Richard, Buckwheat Zydeco, Irma Thomas, Better Than Ezra and Mickey Gilley.
MEXICO: ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS
Mercado Madness
Sat., Nov. 23, 5:00 pm
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The ninth season of Chef Rick Bayless' cooking and travel series explores the cuisine and culture of Oaxaca — Mexico's fifth-largest state.
Mercado Madness
Rick uncovers the incredibly rich culture of the market and its role in the daily lives and meals of the locals. He makes a stop at Chaguita, a 200 year-old frozen ice and ice cream stand and a favorite of Rick's for more than three decades.
SIMPLY MING
Jody Adams and Cooking Greens
Sat., Nov. 23, 5:30 pm
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We're all supposed to eat more greens, but how do you cook them all? Well, Chef Jody Adams knows her foliage and she's going to help Ming make it tasty. Here Jody celebrates some summer bounty and shares a nectarine and kale salad with pistachio pesto. Ming also showcases a salad, but makes it a little more savory with grilled greens with feta, pancetta and pine nuts.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
Sat., Nov. 23, 7:00 pm
Encore
Still "doin' fine" after 60 years, Rodgers & Hammerstein's landmark American musical Oklahoma! is reborn in this version of the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain's award-winning production. Directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Susan Stroman, it set box office records during its run in London, and again on Broadway, with critics and audiences alike captivated by its fresh new take on a venerable classic. The magic of the original London cast was captured in this deluxe film adaptation, which includes a sensational, star-making performance by Hugh Jackman as Curly. Also featured are original cast members Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller and Tony-winner Shuler Hensley as the menacing yet hauntingly sympathetic Jud Fry.
Vamos al Baile (Let's Go Dance)
Sat., Nov. 23, 10:00 pm
New
A stellar lineup of Mexican American musicians takes the stage in front of a live audience. Enjoy performances by award-winning artists Little Joe y La Familia, Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, and Joel Guzman with Sarah Fox plus special guests. Interspersed with interviews, the program captures the different styles of Mexican American music and the family atmosphere of the dance halls in which they are performed.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
Jim James/The Black Angels
Sat., Nov. 23, 11:00 pm
New
ACL showcases the best alternative rock with Jim James and the Black Angels. My Morning Jacket leader James plays tunes from his debut solo album, while the Black Angels highlight cuts from their album Indigo Meadow.
Public Affairs
MOYERS & COMPANY
Sun., Nov. 17, 5:00 pm
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Bill Moyers presents MOYERS & COMPANY, a weekly hour of compelling and vital conversation about life and the state of American democracy, featuring some of the best thinkers of our time. A range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers bring context, insight and meaning to important topics. The series also occasionally includes Moyers' own timely and penetrating essays on society and government.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
Sun., Nov. 17, 6:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 23, 6:30 pm
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PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to provide in-depth analysis. Each weekend broadcast will contain original, in-depth field reporting on topics including education, healthcare, the economy, energy, science and technology, religion, finance and the arts. Hari Sreenivasan anchors.
HIKI NŌ
Thurs., Nov. 21, 7:30 pm
Encore
This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Aliamanu Middle School in the Salt Lake district of Oahu.
TOP STORIES:
From the Kona side of Hawaii Island, students at Konawaena High School show us how a community of local students and artists were inspired to paint a mural at Konawaena Elementary in remembrance of the twenty students and six teachers killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The community project provided students and adults with an opportunity to heal and process very difficult thoughts and feelings brought on by the tragedy.
Wheeler Middle School in Central Oahu reveals the immense amount of planning and the numerous details and moving parts involved in the daily creation of Hawaii public school lunch.
ALSO FEATURED:
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai looks at why traffic is so congested on the Garden Isle; Maui High School asks, "Do we really know all there is to know about e-cigarettes?"; Moanalua High School looks at the pros and cons of smart phones and other mobile devices in the classroom; and Waianae Intermediate tells the story of a teacher who is bullied by students then gains the support of other students who see the injustice of the way he was treated.
This program encores Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3:00 pm. You may also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII
Should We Have the Right to Decide How We Die?
Thurs., Nov. 21, 8:00 pm
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Should people with terminal illnesses be allowed to choose when and how they want to die? Hawaii's Attorney General recently issued a reminder that physicians who prescribe lethal amounts of drugs to end a patient's suffering can be charged with manslaughter. Is it time for Hawaii's law to be changed, or would allowing physician-assisted suicide open the door for new problems?
Scheduled guests include: Barbara Coombs Lee, National President, Compassion & Choices; David Louie, State Attorney General; James Pietsch, Director, University Of Hawaii Elder Law Program; and Dr. Emese Somogyi, Palliative Medicine Physician, Castle Medical Center.
Insights on PBS Hawaii is a live public affairs show that broadcasts at 8:00 pm on Thursdays and rebroadcasts at 2:00 pm on Sundays. INSIGHTS is also available online through live streaming. We want to hear from you! Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, email, Twitter or live blogging. You may also email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org
WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL
Fri., Nov. 22, 7:30 pm
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For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered on of the most interesting conversations of the week. Hosted by Gwen Ifill, it is the longest-running public affairs program on PBS and features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events.
CHARLIE ROSE - THE WEEK
Fri., Nov. 22, 8:00 pm
New
This weekly series features the iconic TV anchor's focus on the events and conversations shaping this week and the week ahead. Drawing on conversations from his nightly PBS program and new insightful perspectives from around the world, it captures the defining moments in politics, science, business, culture, media and sports.
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Fri., Nov. 22, 8:30 pm
New
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
Science and Nature
CHANGING SEAS
Seagrasses and Mangroves
Sun., Nov. 17, 10:00 pm
New
This series takes viewers on exciting adventures into the heart of our liquid planet, offering a look at how oceanographers, scientists and experts uncover new information that could lead to breakthroughs in medicine and alternative energy. It also sheds light on how over-fishing, global climate change and pollution threaten the health of this precious natural resource.
Seagrasses and Mangroves
This episode examines the important role seagrasses and mangroves play in the ocean's web of life. Today both are in decline globally, threatening an ecosystem collapse from the bottom of the food chain all the way to the top.
NOVA
At the Edge of Space
Wed., Nov. 20, 8:00 pm
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Between the blue sky above us and the infinite blackness of space lies a frontier full of enigmas that scientists have only just begun to investigate. NOVA takes viewers on a spectacular exploration to probe the earth-space boundary zone, home to some of nature's most puzzling and alluring phenomena: the shimmering aurora, streaking meteors, and fleeting flashes that shoot upwards from thunderclouds, known as sprites. Discovered in 1989, sprites have eluded capture because they flicker into existence for a mere split-second — 40 times faster than an eye blink. NOVA rides with scientists in a high-flying weather observation plane as they hunt for sprites and finally succeed in snaring them in 3D video, gaining vital clues to unravel their mystery. NOVA also combines advanced video technology with stunning sequences shot from the International Space Station.
NOVA
Asteroids: Doomsday or Payday?
Wed., Nov. 20, 9:00 pm
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The asteroid that exploded in 2012 in the skies over Siberia injuring more than 1,000 and damaging buildings in six cities was a shocking reminder that Earth is a target in a cosmic shooting range. From the width of a football field to the size of a small city, these space rocks have the potential to be killers. In a collision with Earth, they could set off deadly blast waves, raging fires and colossal tidal waves. But some audacious entrepreneurs look at asteroids and see payday, not doomsday. Some asteroids are loaded with billions of dollars' worth of elements like iron, nickel and even platinum. While NASA plans an ambitious mission to return samples from a potentially hazardous asteroid, would-be asteroid miners are dreaming up their own program to scout for potentially profitable asteroids. Will asteroids turn out to be our economic salvation — or instruments of extinction?
Comet Encounter
Wed., Nov. 20, 10:00 pm
New
In this program, scientists around the world follow a once-in-a-lifetime event, the path of the sun-grazing comet ISON. The comet, somewhere between one and 10 kilometers in diameter, is currently just beyond the orbit of Jupiter. As it races past Earth toward the sun, it will likely develop a tail to light up the night skies. Then ISON will slingshot around the back of the sun, to emerge perhaps brighter than ever. But there's jeopardy, too; ISON could evaporate completely, or the sun's gravity could tear it apart, producing a so-called "string of pearls" – several small comets arching across the night sky. Don't miss the breathtaking images captured in this special.
History
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
Sun., Nov. 17, 9:00 pm
Encore
This program tells the story of two men: one, the president of the United States — shot in Dallas and rushed to Parkland hospital, his fate unknown — the other, respected CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, knowing he had to get the story right amid the uncertainties of that tragic day. Narrated by George Clooney and featuring an interview with President Bill Clinton, the special recounts the riveting story of the reporting from Dallas and the New York CBS Newsroom from the moment President Kennedy was shot until Cronkite's emotional pronouncement of his death at 1:00 p.m. CST. The program features moving memories from the producers, writers and reporters who were there on the day, including Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer, Marvin Kalb and Marianne Means.
THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS
Rise! (1940-1968)
Tues., Nov. 19, 8:00 pm
New
This six-hour series chronicles the full sweep of African American history, from the origins of slavery on the African continent through more than four centuries of remarkable historic events up to the present. Presented and written by Harvard scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the series draws on some of America's top historians and previously untapped sources, guiding viewers on an engaging journey across two continents to shed new light on the experience of being African American. Among those interviewed are law professor Kathleen Cleaver, journalist and author Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Congressman John Lewis and civil rights activist Diane Nash.
Rise! (1940-1968)
This episode examines the long road to civil rights, when the deep contradictions in American society finally became unsustainable. African Americans who fought fascism in World War II came home to face the same old racial violence. But mass media — from print to radio and TV — broadcast that injustice, planting seeds of resistance. The success of black entrepreneurs and entertainers fueled African American hopes and dreams. In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, heralding the dawn of a movement of resistance, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as its public face. Before long, masses of African Americans practiced this nonviolent approach to integrate public schools, lunch counters and more. Nonviolence, however, was often met with violence. In 1968, Dr. King was assassinated, unleashing a new call for "Black Power" across the country.
Lincoln@Gettysburg
Tues., Nov. 19, 9:00 pm
Fri., Nov. 22, 11:00 pm
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In 1863, Abraham Lincoln proved himself a master of a new frontier — not on the battlefields of the Civil War, but in his high-tech command center: the War Department Telegraph Office. The "internet of the 19th century," the telegraph gave Lincoln new powers to reshape leadership and wield personal control across distant battlefields. It also connected him to the country in new ways, as information poured in, and allowed him to feel the pulse of the country faster than before. The results of Lincoln's pioneering experiment in communication led to the rebirth of America on the fields of Gettysburg ... both in the battle that turned the tide of the Civil War and in the few words that recast the American ideal as a national creed: the Gettysburg Address.
FRONTLINE
Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald
Tues., Nov. 19, 10:00 pm
Encore
FRONTLINE marks the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination with a two-hour reprise of its investigative biography of the man at the center of the political crime of the 20th century. At the heart of the assassination lies the puzzle of Lee Harvey Oswald: Was he the emotionally disturbed lone gunman of the 1964 Warren Commission report? Was he, as the House Select Committee on Assassinations concluded, probably part of a conspiracy on that day in Dallas? Or was he an unwitting fall guy, the patsy, as Oswald himself claimed when he was arrested on November 22, 1963? Twenty years ago, in the most comprehensive attempt on American television to penetrate this enduring enigma, FRONTLINE's investigative team spent more than a year re-examining Oswald's life and sifting through the psychological, political and forensic evidence of his role in the assassination. Traveling to Japan, Russia, Europe, Mexico, Canada and across the United States, the team uncovered new witnesses, documents, photographs, video and audio recordings of Lee Oswald, many of which had never before been made public.
The Kennedy Half-Century
Thurs., Nov. 21, 10:00 pm
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Based on Larry Sabato's book, this film chronicles the impact and influence of John F. Kennedy's life, administration and tragic death on the public, the media and every subsequent U.S. president. John F. Kennedy's legacy has endured for more than 50 years due to the early efforts of family and friends, as well as through Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" programs, Ronald Reagan's tax cuts and Cold War strategies, Bill Clinton's infatuation with the 35th president, and the "twinning" of JFK and Barrack Obama in the 2008 presidential campaign. The documentary features interviews with major political and media figures, including Bob Schieffer, Ron Reagan Jr., Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Ari Fleischer, James Carville, Julian Bond, Andrew Bell and Sabato, among others.