PROGRAM LISTINGS September 2 - September 8, 2012
Arts, Drama, Culture
Royal Memories: Prince Charles' Tribute to the Queen
Sun., Sept. 2, 7:00 pm
New
Prince Charles shares memories and recalls events from Queen Elizabeth's public and private life, adding his own commentary and insights. Previously unseen photographs and films from Her Majesty's private collection - many of them shot by the queen herself - capture royal family life. Highlights include behind-the-scenes footage taken at Buckingham Palace on Coronation Day, showing Her Majesty juggling the dual role of mother and queen as she poses for official photographs. The prince also shares film of family holidays, including a sequence of the young Prince Charles and Princess Anne playing at the beach in Norfolk. Filmed scenes on board Britannia, at Windsor and at Balmoral provide a glimpse of the royal family in the 1940s and 1950s.
MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
Inspector Lewis, Series IV: The Gift of Promise
Sun., Sept. 2, 8:00 pm
Encore
While investigating a brutal bludgeoning, Inspector Lewis (Kevin Whately) and DS Hathaway (Laurence Fox) discover that what seems to be a blackmail plot gone wrong is a case much more dark and sinister.
NA MELE: TRADITIONS IN HAWAIIAN SONG
Jerry Santos and Friends
Mon., Sept. 3, 7:30 pm
Encore
Jerry Santos, a leader in Hawaiian music since the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970s, performs solo and in a trio with his long time bassist Wally Suenaga and ukulele whiz Bryan Tolentino in this vintage NA MELE performance.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Mobile, AL, Part 2 of 3
Mon., Sept. 3, 8:00 pm
Encore
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Don Cresswell visit the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island to explore why collectors flock to bird prints by artists including James Audubon. Highlights include: a circa 1969 jersey worn by NFL football legend Gae Sayers when he played for the Chicago Bears; a side chair that may have graced the Lincoln White House; and a rare trio of books containing lithographs of American Indian chiefs whose portraits were painted when they came to Washington to negotiate treaties with the U.S. Department of War, valued at $70,000 to $90,000.
MARKET WARRIORS
Antiquing in Brimfield, MA
Mon., Sept. 3, 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm
Encore
Treasure hunters embark on an antiques adventure in MARKET WARRIORS, a new series from the producers of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, the hit PBS series and forerunner of television's antiques and collectibles genre. In MARKET WARRIORS, expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables, selling their finds at auction with an eye toward maximizing profit. In each episode, four pickers travel to different markets across the country to purchase items with a set amount of money, and use their knowledge and skills to see who can make the most profit at auction.
This week, pickers Miller, John, Bob and Kevin head to Brimfield, Massachusetts, home of the largest outdoor market in the world. The pickers struggle to find the right items to sell at Cowan's Auction in Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of the challenge, the pickers are teamed up and tasked with finding art glass among the market's 6,000 vendors. Some notable picks include examples of Bohemian art glass, a vintage scale and a handmade dollhouse.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Phoenix, AZ, Part 3 of 3
Mon., Sept. 3, 10:00 pm
Encore
In Phoenix, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Natalie Linn visit the Heard Museum to discuss American Indian basketry. Valuable find: A violin made by the Gagliano family in Naples in the early 1800s and a violin bow made in France in the shop of Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume - the pair estimated to be worth between $72,000 and $94,000.
LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX
Shim Kanazawa
Tues., Sept. 4, 7:30 pm
New
Leslie Wilcox talks with Shim Kanazawa, often called "the Florence Nightingale of Hawaii." During World War II, Shim became a lifeline for Japanese American families incarcerated at relocation camps. Through the decades that followed, she has advocated for Hawaii's families, especially the elderly. Shim's dedication to helping others could be traced back to her parents' simple advice: to be good to everybody.
This program is available in high-definition and will be rebroadcast on Wed., Sept. 5 at 11:00 pm and Sun., Sept. 9 at 4:00 pm.
LEAHEY & LEAHEY
Wed., Sept. 5, 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., Sept. 5 at 11:30 pm and Sun., Sept. 9 at 3:30 pm.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Paul McCartney's Live Kisses
Fri., Sept. 7, 9:00 pm
New
Paul McCartney, at the forefront of the rock 'n' roll revolution that changed popular music forever in his early career with the Beatles, has continued to push boundaries for more than 40 years as a solo artist, a member of his second group, Wings, and an award-winning composer for classical music and dance. His latest venture is Kisses on the Bottom, a collection of standards beloved by McCartney since childhood, along with two of his own new songs, "My Valentine" and "Only Our Hearts." Produced with the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma and singer Diana Krall and her band, Kisses on the Bottom is the first record in McCartney's historic oeuvre to feature him almost exclusively on vocals. GREAT PERFORMANCES presents McCartney in an intimate concert recorded at the historic Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, featuring performances of such standards as "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Always," "Bye Bye Blackbird" and more.
How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin
Fri., Sept. 7, 10:00 pm
Encore
This is the extraordinary and untold story of how the Beatles punctured the Iron Curtain. In August 1962, award-winning director Leslie Woodhead made a two-minute film, in Liverpool's Cavern Club, with a raw and unrecorded group of unknown rockers - the Beatles. Twenty-five years later, while making a series of films in Russia, Woodhead learned just how powerful Beatlemania was in the Soviet Union. Even though the Beatles never performed there, their music and rebellious style had soaked into the lives of a generation of Russian kids. This film features personal stories from members of Russia's Beatles generation, who talk about how the Fab Four changed their lives, gave them hope and helped to undermine the foundations of the Soviet system.
LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN
Adele
Fri., Sept. 7, 11:00 pm
Encore
Just days after the release of her record-breaking sophomore album, 21, British sensation Adele performed for a small group of lucky fans in Santa Monica, CA. Her powerful voice filled the elegant ballroom with hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" from 21, and "Chasing Pavements" from her Grammy-winning debut album, 19. She also performs a cover of the soul classic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." The concert was recorded February 25, 2011, at the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, Santa Monica, CA.
LAND OF THE DRAGON
Architecture of China, Part 1 of 2
Sat., Sept. 8, 7:00 pm
New
Land of the Dragon is a weekly documentary series in English about China that provides a window into a complex society that is increasingly impacting our own. Each episode sheds light on the lives, struggles and cultures of the country's 56 ethnic groups, the people's relationships to the land and the effects of modernization on Chinese individuals and society. It gives viewers a deeper, more balanced understanding of who the Chinese people are, what they value, how they live and where they are headed.
Architecture of China, Part 1:
Striking and unique, the architecture of China has a long history. For thousands of years people have been making the most of technology in the building of common houses to imperial palaces. Influenced by religion, weather and nature, many ancient buildings have stood the test of time. Even today, it is common to see cutting edge, modern skyscrapers next to buildings that are hundreds of years old. The preserved buildings around China are more than just beautiful to look at; they are a window through time.
JOSEPH ROSENDO'S TRAVELSCOPE
Hong Kong: Asia's World City
Sat., Sept. 8, 7:30 pm
New
Long known as a commercial center, Hong Kong has become much more than a shopper's paradise. It is a multi-cultural, multi-faceted city with a world of attractions. On his Hong Kong adventure, Joseph takes in the luxury hotels, designer shops and Michelin-star restaurants of Asia's World City. He also explores its local neighborhoods, colorful markets, and natural beauty and meets the people who retain their connections to their customs and traditions. While Hong Kong is a vibrant international town, it is the people and their cultural heritage that keeps him Joseph coming back for more.
Dreamland
Sat., Sept. 8, 8:00 pm
New
This film tells the story of one day in California. Filmed simultaneously on the same day - from dawn until dusk - by a dozen documentary film crews scattered across the Golden State, it follows a remarkable ensemble of entrepreneurs, daredevils, entertainers, scientists, politicians, chefs and technologists who are pushing the bounds of the possible as they strive to make their dreams a reality.
Saving Songbirds
Sat., Sept. 8, 9:00 pm
New
Researchers who employ creative means to assess the health of songbird populations take us from New England to Costa Rica and Jamaica to meet the colorful and melodic migratory birds and the people who are dedicated to saving them. Also featured are scientists in Cape May, NJ, who track large flocks of migrating songbirds in total darkness, and Costa Rican coffee farmers practicing bird-friendly methods of cultivation and processing.
The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz
Sat., Sept. 8, 10:00 pm
Encore
The amazing story of how an American adventurer and a brilliant self-taught Mexican artist transformed a dying desert village into a home for world-class ceramics is told in this heart-warming and beautiful documentary.
When Spencer MacCallum walked into a second-hand store in Deming, New Mexico, in 1976 and bought three pieces of pottery, he had no idea that he was about to embark on a journey that would lead to the revival of an ancient art form. Finding his way to Mata Ortiz, Mexico, MacCallum partnered with self-taught artist Juan Quezada and slowly they created an industry that today is known world-wide not only for its interpretations of a centuries-old style of ceramics, but for stunning post-modern works as well.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
Dave Matthews Band
Sat., Sept. 8, 11:00 pm
Encore
Rock superstars the Dave Matthews Band performs hits and songs from the album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.
Public Affairs
MOYERS & COMPANY
Sun., Sept. 2, 5:00 pm
New
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 CONVENTION COVERAGE: A NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT
Democratic Convention
Tues. Sept. 4-Wed., Sept. 5
Live at 2:00 pm
Encore at 8:00pm
Thurs., Sept. 6
Live at 2:00 pm
Encore at 9:00pm (rebroadcast of final two hours)
Award-winning political journalists Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill will co-anchor gavel-to-gavel broadcast coverage from the PBS Skybox at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.
Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from NEWSHOUR regulars Mark Shields and David Brooks as well as presidential historians and others political analysts.
HIKI NŌ: The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network
Thurs., Sept. 6, 7:30 pm
Encore
HIKI NŌ graduates Kendrick Go (Damien Memorial School class of 2012), Kaitlin Inamasu (H.P. Baldwin High School class of 2011) and Gerald Salle (Farrington High School class of 2012) host this Season Three finale. Take a look back at stories about overcoming language and disability barriers; maintaining traditions through salt making; sharing music and cultures between schools; and more.
Featured schools in this episode: Hilo High School (Hawaii Island); Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha (Kauai); Lahaina Intermediate School, Maui High School and Maui Waena Intermediate School (Maui); and Aliamanu Middle School, Roosevelt High School and Waianae Intermediate School (Oahu). This retrospective episode also features host segments from Halau Ku Mana (Oahu).
This HIKI NŌ newscast encores Saturday, Sept. 8 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 9 at 3:00 pm. You may also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII
Democratic National Convention
Thurs., Sept. 6, 8:00 pm
New
As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, INSIGHTS continues its election coverage with the second of a two-part series featuring review and critique of the national conventions of the nation's two main political parties. On this edition, Hawaii Republicans will join host Dan Boylan to offer their counterpoint perspective. Local political observers will also be on hand for commentary about the convention.
Scheduled to appear are: Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star-Advertiser political columnist; Jerry Burris, veteran political observer; David Chang, Chair, Hawaii Republican Party; Chuck Freedman, representing the Democratic Party of Hawaii; and Frederick "Fritz" Rohlfing, Chair, Romney for Hawaii.
INSIGHTS is also available online via 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
Fri., Sept. 7, 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., Sept. 7, 8:00 pm
New
This weekly current affairs series covers the issues being considered by candidates and voters - from immigration to education to health care, environment, jobs and the economy - from Main Street's point of view.
The program also profiles up-and-coming political leaders and will report regularly from the road, hosting the program from key states whose issues are important to the national election. Essays, many from Jon Meacham and from a diverse group of other journalists and big thinkers, are a weekly feature.
Respected and experienced media professionals anchor the program and report from the field. They include: Jeff Greenfield, a seasoned political, media and culture reporter and commentator who has worked for CNN, CBS and NBC; Maria Hinojosa, host and managing editor of NPR's Latino USA and former senior correspondent of NOW On PBS; Scott Simon, longtime host of NPR's Weekend Edition; and Ray Suarez, co-anchor of the PBS NEWSHOUR.
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP
Fri., Sept. 7, 8:30 pm
New
THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation.
History
MICHAEL WOOD'S STORY OF ENGLAND
Romans to Normans
Sun., Sept. 2, 10:00 pm
Encore
Visit the village of Kibworth, Leicestershire, with historian Michael Wood as he tells the 2,000-year-old story of this one settlement throughout English history. Kibworth, located in the heart of England, lived through the Black Death, the English Civil War, the Industrial Revolution and World War II. Intertwining the local and national narratives, Wood presents a moving and informative picture of one local community through time.
Romans to Normans:
Join Wood to recover - with the help of the local people and the use of archaeology, landscape, language and DNA - the lost history of the first thousand years of Kibworth, featuring a Roman villa, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings and evidence of life after the Norman Conquest. Learn how the oppressive Norman occupation affected the villagers, from the gallows to the alehouse, and see the medieval open fields in action in the only place where they survive.