PROGRAM LISTINGS November 29 – December 5, 2015Arts, Drama, CultureMASTERPIECE CLASSICDownton Abbey, Season 5, Part 3 of 9 Sun., Nov. 29, 7:00 pm Encore The highest-rated drama in PBS history, this Emmy and Golden Globe award- winning hit drama’s fifth season features intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Part 3 of 9 Mary and Lord Gillingham put their love to the test. Bates also faces a trial. Cora makes a new friend, and Violet is reunited with an old one. A Salute to Downton Abbey Sun., Nov. 29, 8:00 pm New Join host Hugh Bonneville to recall the high points of the series storyline and its memorable cast of characters. See interviews with Creator Julian Fellowes, Executive Producer Gareth Neame and the cast, clips from previous seasons and tantalizing previews of season 6. Foyle’s War Revisited Sun., Nov. 29, 9:30 pm Encore Enjoy favorite moments from Foyle’s War in a behind-the-scenes special celebrating a series that has captivated loyal fans for over twelve years. Learn about the creation of the series, the decision to set it during World War II, the research that goes into each episode and the casting of Michael Kitchen as DCS Foyle. NA MELE Raiatea Helm Mon., Nov. 30, 7:30 pm Encore Singer Raiatea Helm is joined by dad Zachary Helm, Jack Ofoia, Casey Olsen, Aaron Salā and dancer Nani Dudoit for a performance in the PBS Hawaii studio. In between songs Raiatea talks about her influences, recordings and responsibilities as a Hawaiian artist. My Yearbook: 1960-1963 Mon., Nov. 30, 8:00 pm Encore Pop crooner Bobby Vinton hosts this program along with actress-singer Tina Cole (My Three Sons), an archival video clip special devoted to the golden years of 1960-1963. Songs include: “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton); “Cathy’s Clown” (The Everly Brothers); “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka); “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning); “Tell Laura I Love Her” (Ray Peterson); “Hello Mary Lou” (Ricky Nelson); and “Runaway” (Del Shannon). Jackie Evancho “Awakening: Live in Concert” Mon., Nov. 30, 9:30 pm Encore The angelic Jackie Evancho presents songs from her album, Awakening. Drawn from the best-known pieces from the classical canon, along with uplifting sacred music, Broadway tunes and pop songs, Jackie’s astoundingly beautiful young voice soars in the magnificent setting of Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre, nestled among more than 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows in Brandywine Creek Valley in Pennsylvania, the singer’s home state. Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson joins Jackie on a number of duets, including “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera. Other songs include: “The Rains of Castamere” (theme from Game of Thrones), “Nessun Dorma,” and “With or Without You.” Rick Steves’ Dynamic Europe: Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin Mon., Nov. 30, 11:00 pm Encore Travel guru Rick Steves tours three of Europe’s most energetic capitals – Prague, Amsterdam and Berlin. In each city, Rick shares his valuable insights on art, culture and history, along with his practical, experience-enhancing travel advice. In Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, Rick experiences its massive castle, beloved statue-lined bridge, evocative Jewish Quarter, and thrilling 20th-century history while enjoying its infectious love of music and some of the tastiest beer in Europe. Then, he explores uniquely entertaining Amsterdam, a city filled with Rembrandts and Van Goghs, more bikes than cars, and pot-filled coffee shops. In Berlin, Rick finds evocative memorials and other reminders of the city’s 20th-century tumult, and enjoys its now-trendy east side and vibrant social scene. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Victoria Kneubuhl Tues., Dec. 1, 7:30 pm New Playwright and novelist Victoria Kneubuhl has used her writing as a way to share the history of Hawaii and to give a voice to powerful women of the past. And while writing is her passion, she also sees it as a way to give something back. “One of the things that I really want people to know…who are from the islands or the Pacific, is that our stories are so worth telling. If you write something that is heartfelt and genuine, you are leaving a gift for your community,” says Kneubuhl. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:00 pm. Moments to Remember Tues., Dec. 1, 8:00 pm Encore Highlighting the late 50s and early 60s pop era, Patti Page and Nick Clooney introduce performances and archival classics along with fellow emcees Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale and Mary Lou Metzger. This special features Frankie Laine, Julius LaRosa, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, the Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, Lenny Welch, the Platters, the DeCastro Sisters and archival performances from Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and Nat King Cole. Il Volo Buon Natale Tues., Dec. 1, 10:30 pm Encore Join the Italian vocal trio Il Volo to usher in the holiday season with performances of favorite Christmas classics. Filmed at the Fillmore Miami Beach, this new special features “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and more. A CHEF’S LIFE Prickly Business Wed., Dec. 2, 7:30 pm New A Chef’s Life is a cooking and documentary series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, opens a fine dining restaurant in her small hometown in Eastern North Carolina. Each episode follows Vivian out of the kitchen and into cornfields, strawberry patches and hog farms as she hunts down the ingredients that inspire her menus. Using a chef’s modern sensibilities, Vivian explores Southern cuisine, past and present – one ingredient at a time. A celebration of true farm-to- table food, the series combines the action and drama of a high-pressure business with the joys and stresses of family life. Prickly Business Vivian’s mentor, Scott Barton, stops by the restaurant and shares the story of the African roots of okra. Vivian learns that picking okra can be a prickly business. Classical Rewind 2 Wed., Dec. 2, 8:00 pm New Join actor/conductor David Ogden Stiers for a visual and aural feast of works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Copland, Dvorak, Bizet and many others. Na Mele: Jerry Santos Wed., Dec. 2, 9:30 pm Encore When we hear his distinctive voice, there is no mistaking the music of Jerry Santos. And when we listen to his lyrics, there is no mistaking his connection with the memories and emotions of our own lives. In this NA MELE, Jerry has woven together a story of home. “The idea of home was the driving force for the content. Most of the songs speak to the idea of ku‘u home, a personal, endearing way to refer to our place in the world. It becomes ku‘u because we attach to it our familiarity, what the wind and the rain are like, how the mountains smell, what is in the river, who our people are, our attachment to them and the things we have learned by being of a place,” Jerry says. Jerry mixes “All of That Love from Here” with his signature song, “Ku‘u Home ‘O Kahalu‘u,” as well as “Tewe Tewe,” a playful song that pays tribute to the slippery o‘opu. He also performs “Seabird” and “Ku‘u Makamaka,” among other songs. Joining Jerry in the PBS Hawaii studio are musicians Kamuela Kimokeo and Hoku Zuttermeister. Songbook Standards: As Time Goes By Thurs., Dec. 3, 8:00 pm New Host Jack Jones presents a nostalgic hit parade of some of the best-loved songs from the 1950s and 1960s. This all-star special features rare footage of Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Johnny Mathis, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Patti Page, Perry Como and more. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Food Hour: The Story of Tea Thurs., Dec. 3, 10:00 pm Encore GLOBE TREKKER presents the story of how tea spread from China to capture the taste of the world. Visits to Southeast China, Japan, Taiwan, England, Bangladesh, India, Morocco and Myanmar provide historical context, a look at cultural traditions and rituals and what the future holds for this popular beverage. WELL READ Erica Jong: Fear of Dying Thurs., Dec. 3, 11:00 pm New This series features lively, engaging conversations about ideas in literature. Host Terry Tazioli introduces the latest books – both fiction and non-fiction – and interviews noted authors about the themes in their latest works. Erica Jong: Fear of Dying Erica Jong, award-winning poet, novelist, non-fiction writer, discusses her latest work, Fear of Dying. Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park Fri., Dec. 4, 9:00 pm Encore Join the iconic duo and the more 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a -lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world's most famous urban park. The concert features Simon and Garfunkel’s greatest hits, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sounds of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “59th St. Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” and more. Sister Acts Fri., Dec. 4, 10:30 pm Encore Kathy Lennon and Tina Cole host this new special dedicated to the sweet, sentimental sounds of sibling singing groups. Featured groups and songs include: The Andrews Sisters (“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”); The McGuire Sisters (“Just For Old Time’s Sake”); The King Sisters (“It’s Easy to Remember”); The Lennon Sisters (“Tonight You Belong to Me”); and more. A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY The Cheesemaker Sat., Dec. 5, 1:00 pm New Host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. Gorges, a welder by trade, meets and interviews master craftsmen, and learns why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents and the challenges and importance of keeping those traditions alive in a modern-day world. The Cheesemaker Join master cheesemaker Bruce Workman and host Eric Gorges for an inside view of an award winning creamery. Who knew master cheesemakers started their day at 2:00 am? THE MIND OF A CHEF Balance Sat., Dec. 5, 7:00 pm New Chef David Kinch has forged a distinctive culinary path, putting him at the forefront of new contemporary California cuisine with his restaurant Manresa. Influenced by French and modern Catalan cooking, Kinch finds inspiration from European traditions and refinement, American ingenuity and the bounty California offers. For nine consecutive years, Manresa has held two Michelin stars. His first cookbook, Manresa: An Edible Reflection, was nominated for the James Beard Foundation “Cooking from a Professional Point of View” award. Balance Chef David Kinch is joined by Carlo Mirarchi, a fellow chef and restaurateur, and they head up the California coast for a carefree hangout with some old friends. They grill some steaks, cook pizzas in a wood-fire oven and relish some moments off the restaurant line. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE San Antonio’s Fiesta – Ole! Sat., Dec. 5, 7:30 pm New Joseph travels to San Antonio for eleven days of parades, music, food, dance and celebration. With more than 100 events and three million people attending, Fiesta is San Antonio’s biggest party – honoring history, tradition and community. Josh Groban: Stages Live Sat., Dec. 5, 8:00 pm New In this new special, Josh Groban performs classic songs from the Broadway songbook, including “All I Ask of You,” (in duet with Kelly Clarkson), “Bring Him Home,” “Old Devil Moon,” “Pure Imagination” and “Try to Remember.” Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show Sat., Dec. 5, 9:30 pm Encore From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, The Ed Sullivan Show, based in the heart of New York’s theatre district, presented live special performances by cast members from the most beloved stage musicals of Broadway’s golden age. Not seen for decades since their original broadcasts, these rare selections include performances by legends Julie Andrews, Ethel Merman, Joel Grey, Gwen Verdon, Dick Van Dyke, Richard Burton and others in songs from classics such as Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Annie Get Your Gun, Sweet Charity and Camelot. The special is hosted by Shirley Jones. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Jason Isbell/Neko Case Sat., Dec. 5, 11:00 pm Encore ACL presents modern roots rock with Jason Isbell and Neko Case. Isbell performs tunes from his acclaimed album Southeastern, while Case sings songs from her latest album The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Nov. 29, 6:00 pm New Hosted by Alexander Heffner, this weekly public affairs program is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Dec. 3, 7:30 pm Encore This episode is the second in a series of six shows in which each episode focuses on a specific Hawaiian value. The Hawaiian value for this show is kuleana, which means responsibility. Each of the following stories reflects this theme: The top story comes from the students at Waianae High School in West Oahu. They feature Waianae High School graduate and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Max Holloway, who feels it is his kuleana to represent the Waianae community in the most positive way possible when he competes. Max also takes his responsibilities to his wife and young son very seriously. Having been severely neglected by his own parents, Max wants to make sure his son does not have to suffer the same sort of childhood. Also featured are student-created stories from the following schools: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (Oahu): A one-day community service event for Kamehameha Schools Kapalama seniors builds character and nurtures lifelong community service. Kainalu Elementary School (Oahu): Student Caleb McCrillis was concerned when his great grandmother became the victim of a phone scam. He felt it was his kuleana to warn other senior citizens about phone scams and produced a PSA offering tips on how seniors can avoid being conned. Aliamanu Middle School (Oahu): Students and teachers at Aliamanu Middle School take responsibility and raise awareness of the hazards for pedestrians jaywalking near a major intersection in Salt Lake. Keaau High School (Hawaii Island): Keith "Brudda Skibs" Nehls starts the non-profit organization, Basic Image, which maintains Honolii and other Hawaii Island parks for free. Ewa Makai Middle School (Oahu): Although it has earned him a reputation as the meanest teacher at Ewa Makai Middle School, science teacher David Wong has made it his kuleana to teach his students what they need to succeed in high school and beyond. Moanalua High School (Oahu): Moanalua High School student Jacob Genovese deals with the responsibilities and challenges of fatherhood, full-time work and school. This episode is hosted by Kaimuki High School in Honolulu. This program encores Saturday, Dec. 5 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30 pm New For 40 years, WASHINGTON WEEK has delivered one 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., Dec. 4, 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., Dec. 4, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. DIYWOODSMITH SHOPIn the Shop with Details of Craftsmanship Sat., Dec. 5, 2:00 pm New Host Don Peschke, founding editor of Woodsmith Magazine, leads a cast of editors as they explore a wide range of tips, tools, jigs and fixtures, techniques and projects. The cast members are both experienced woodworkers and editors of Woodsmith Magazine, and eagerly share their expertise in the techniques segments, along with helpful opinions in the roundtable discussions. In the Shop with Details of Craftsmanship Key techniques for building a Greene & Greene table are featured. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Dec. 5, 2:30 pm New Richard and Kevin investigate mechanical rooms on their trip to Germany and explain why the country is a world leader in energy efficiency. Kevin’s returns to the states to help Ross install a residential wind turbine in Texas. THIS OLD HOUSE It’s All About the Beams Sat., Dec. 5, 3:00 pm New Tommy installs flitch beams in the kitchen. Kevin goes to West Virginia to see how laminated veneer lumber is made. Landscape designer Jenn Nawada works on a plan for the shade-covered backyard. MARTHA BAKES Never Enough Chocolate Sat., Dec. 5, 4:00 pm Encore Attention chocolate lovers! Learn the techniques needed to prepare two standout chocolate desserts: a milk-chocolate pistachio tart and a rich flourless chocolate cake. Chocolatier Jacques Torres stops by to share his expert tips. Jacques Pépin’s 80th Birthday Celebration Sat., Dec. 5, 4:30 pm New Toast the culinary legend with chefs Lidia Bastianich, Rick Bayless and Ming Tsai as they prepare a celebratory feast for Jacques. The chefs share memories, anecdotes and laughs from their kitchen experiences as they prepare their favorite recipes. |