PROGRAM LISTINGS December 27, 2015 – January 2, 2016Arts, Drama, CultureThe Manners of Downton AbbeySun., Dec. 27, 7:00 pm Encore Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to Downton Abbey. Bruce and the series’ leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants. Bruce, who holds the prestigious Order of the British Empire, is an expert on royal ceremony and custom. Among his responsibilities is to consult with the actors on how to speak, stand, sit, eat, drink, dress and keep a stiff upper lip. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey, Season 5, Part 9 of 9 Sun., Dec. 27, 8:00 pm Encore The Crawleys go to a shooting party at a castle in Northumberland and return to Downton for Christmas holiday. Pulling Out All the Stops Sun., Dec. 27, 10:00 pm Encore This program chronicles the competition onstage and behind-the-scenes of 10 extraordinary young organists from the United States and Europe vying for first place in the first International Longwood Gardens Organ Competition. None of Longwood’s 10 finalists has a chance to practice on the Aeolian Organ before arriving at the competition. Each has only five hours to prepare to play on one of the world’s most complex instruments, with its 10,010 pipes, 237 stops, five 32-foot pedal stops and four keyboards. NA MELE Hawaii Jazz All-Stars Mon., Dec. 28, 7:30 pm Encore NA MELE swings with an encore of a classic special jazz salute to Hawaiian music, featuring Sam Ahia on guitar and vocals, Rich Crandall on piano, Sango Muyiwa on percussion, Noel Okimoto on vibes and Byron Yasui on upright bass. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Junk in the Trunk 3 Mon., Dec. 28, 8:00 pm Encore This episode features appraisals from the Roadshow’s 2013 season, including a sports collection that would make any Boston Celtics fan turn green with envy, and an old book with a mysterious past that is valued at $35,000 to $50,000. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Treasures on the Move Mon., Dec. 28, 9:00 pm New Travel by air, sea, land and time in this special featuring Art Deco travel posters, a Waltham railroad pocket watch and a Lewis and Clark map. Which is appraised at $45,000? Also: a trip to the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum. INDEPENDENT LENS East of Salinas Mon., Dec. 28, 10:00 pm New This film is a story about immigration, childhood and circumstance. With little support at home, Salinas, California third grader Jose Ansaldo often turns to his teacher, Oscar Ramos, once a migrant farm kid himself. Oscar helps Jose imagine a future beyond the lettuce fields where his parents work. But Jose was born in Mexico – and he’s on the cusp of understanding the implications of that. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Ed Francis Tues., Dec. 29, 7:30 pm Encore In this conversation from 2013, Leslie Wilcox talks story with "Gentleman" Ed Francis, a legend in Hawaii's pro wrestling world. Francis was a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, during the heyday of 50th State Big Time Wrestling. He recalls growing up in Chicago in the midst of the Great Depression, how wrestling facilitated his move to Hawaii and a life -threatening riot at Honolulu's Civic Auditorium. Francis says he now leads a quiet life in Kansas. This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Jan. 3 at 4:00 pm. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Muhammad Ali Tues., Dec. 29, 9:00 pm Encore This biographical profile uses Muhammad Ali’s most memorable quotes to frame his life story. Follow Ali’s path from his birth as Cassius Clay, through his boxing successes, his conversion to Islam, his opposition to the draft, his exile from the ring, his comeback fights, his battle with Parkinson’s disease and his inspirational re-emergence at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. A CHEF’S LIFE They Call ’em ’bagas Wed., Dec. 30, 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. They Call ’em ’bagas Lillie shows Vivian three ways to bring out the bitter and the sweet in rutabagas. Vivian showers her team with gifts as they prepare a holiday menu. A hectic New Year’s Eve at the restaurant ends with a toast and a smile, despite brewing tension. In Defense of Food Wed., Dec. 30, 9:00 pm New Join New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to answer the question: What should I eat to be healthy? Busting myths and misconceptions, Pollan reveals how common sense and old- fashioned wisdom can help us rediscover the pleasures of eating and at the same time reduce our risks of falling victim to diet-related diseases. Along the way, he shows how a combination of faulty nutrition science and deceptive marketing practices have encouraged us to replace real food with scientifically engineered “food-like substances.” And he explains why the solution to our dietary woes is in fact remarkably simple: “Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.” LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve: La Vie Parisienne Thurs., Dec. 31, 8:00 pm New Ring in the New Year with the Philharmonic and the sounds of Paris, featuring conductor Alan Gilbert and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in music by Ravel, Offenbach and Saint-Saens. Salute to Downton Abbey Thurs., Dec. 31, 9:30 pm Encore 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. Michael Feinstein New Year’s Eve at the Rainbow Room Thurs., Dec. 31, 10:00 pm Encore Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Feinstein is joined by Darren Criss, star of the hit show Glee, Aaron Tveit from the series Graceland, Leslie Odom from Smash, Broadway star Kelli O’Hara, nightclub legend Marilyn Maye, and two-time Tony Winner Christine Ebersole. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival Thurs., Dec. 31, 11:00 pm Encore Revel in the best performances from the 2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony. Featured artists include Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Mavericks. GREAT PERFORMANCES From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2016 Fri., Jan. 1, 7:30 pm Fri., Jan. 1, 10:35 pm New The Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Mariss Jansons performs favorite Strauss Family waltzes at the opulent Musikverein accompanied by the Vienna City Ballet. Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns as host and gives viewers a tour of the picturesque city. SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE The Abominable Bride Fri., Jan. 1, 9:00 pm New Why is Thomas Ricoletti surprised to see his wife dressed in her old wedding gown? Because, just a few hours before, she took her own life and now her ghost appears to be prowling the streets with a thirst for revenge. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) return in this modern retelling of the Arthur Conan Doyle stories, but this time out, the two find themselves in 1890s London. A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY The Soemakers Sat., Jan. 2, 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 Shoemakers Eric picks up hammer and nail to try his hand at being a shoemaker. Master shoemakers Jesse Moore and Marika Verploegh Chasse give expert guidance along the way. MOVEABLE FEAST WITH FINE COOKING Homer, Alaska Sat., Jan. 2, 7:00 pm New This series combines flavorful ingredients, top chefs and beautiful locations for the ultimate dining experience. In the third season of the Emmy-nominated series, Australian chef Pete Evans goes coast-to-coast, traveling to Nashville, Louisville, Miami, San Antonio, Hawaii and other locations across the United States to meet the best chefs in each area and cook a delicious meal that incorporates local and seasonal ingredients. Homer, Alaska Pete travels to Homer, Alaska to team up with a mother-daughter duo, chefs Kristen and Mandy Dixon, to explore local Alaskan cuisine. Kristen, who has been cooking in the backcountry of Alaska for over 20 years, and Mandy take Pete on an adventure to forage for ingredients for their feast. Mandy prepares a salad along with the signature Tutka Bay sling cocktail, while her mom Kristen makes the main dish: fisherman’s stew with mussels, crab, scallops and tomato broth. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE Taiwan: Iron Pathways to Adventure, Part 1 Sat., Jan. 2, 7:30 pm Encore Joseph embarks on his journey aboard Taiwan’s extensive train system, in search of treasures at the ends of the lines. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Walt Disney, Part 2 Sat., Jan. 2, 8:00 pm Encore Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This two-part film examines Disney’s complex life and enduring legacy, featuring rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, and interviews with biographers, animators and artists who worked on early films, including Snow White, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality. A Tribute to Toussaint Sat., Jan. 2, 10:00 pm New The late performer and songwriter Allen Toussaint worked with Dr. John, B.J. Thomas, Boz Scaggs, Paul McCartney, Patti LaBelle, Fats Domino and many others. As a philanthropist, he helped raise more than $1 million for the hungry and homeless in his native New Orleans. To show their deep appreciation for his music and charitable acts, New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness honored Toussaint on his 75th birthday with this concert, recorded in 2013. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Phoenix Sat., Jan. 2, 11:00 pm Encore French band Phoenix plays tunes from its album Bankrupt! and other hits, including “Lisztomania,” “1901” and “Entertainment!” Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Dec. 27, 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. FRONTLINE Escaping ISIS Tues., Dec. 29, 10:00 pm Encore This hard-hitting documentary delivers a stunning look at ISIS’ brutal treatment of women who are Yazidi — an ethnic minority hated by the Islamist group. FRONTLINE explores the lives of women who were held as sex slaves and how they endured and escaped the brutal reign of ISIS. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Dec. 31, 7:30 pm Encore This episode is the final in a series of six shows in which each episode focuses on a specific Hawaiian value. The Hawaiian value for this show is mālama, which means to care for, protect and maintain. The top story comes from the students at Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu, who report on the efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its community of volunteers to mālama the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Also featured are student stories from the following schools: Seabury Hall Upper School (Maui): Paul Higashino of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission welcomes and relies on the valuable assistance from volunteers in restoration and re-vegetation efforts on Kahoolawe Island, which for decades was used as a target in military exercises. Kauai High School (Kauai): Students cover five key steps in preparing for a hurricane. Maui High School (Maui): Maui resident Martha Watkins learns valuable lessons from caring for her Alzheimer's Disease-stricken mother. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (Kauai): Residents of Kauai mālama the traditional process practiced by their ancestors for generations of collecting pa’a’kai – sea salt – from a salt pond in Hanapepe. Waianae Intermediate School (Oahu): Students at Waianae Intermediate School mālama students with severe disabilities by acting as peer tutors in their adapted physical education class. Punahou School (Oahu): Student Dakota Miller, the youngest beekeeper in Hawaii, cares for an apiary to help protect Hawaii's dwindling bee population. Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle (Maui): A community rebuilds Koieie Loko Ia, an ancient, royal fishpond in Kihei, Maui. This episode is hosted by Hana K-12 School in Hana, Maui. This program encores Saturday, Jan. 2 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Jan. 3 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. Science and NatureGREAT PLAINS: AMERICA’S LINGERING WILDA Long Hard Struggle Mon., Dec. 28, 11:00 pm Encore From the shrinking grasslands of Missouri Coteau, to playa wetlands stressed by a decade of drought, to the Conata Basin where the Black Footed Ferret teeters on the brink of extinction, examine the remaining “wildness” in the states that compose the Great Plains. GREAT PLAINS: AMERICA’S LINGERING WILD We Live with the Land Tues., Dec. 29, 11:00 pm Encore From the stunning beauty and challenging weather of a canoe trip to one rancher’s partnership with tribal groups to slaughter and market grass- fed bison, examine the places and creatures that survive after 150 years of settlement and meet the people who care for and preserve this fragile ecosystem. NATURE Animal Misfits Wed., Dec. 30, 8:00 pm Encore Alongside the fastest, strongest, smartest animals are nature’s misfits, odd, bizarre and unlikely creatures that at first glance seem ill-equipped for survival. Left at the starting line in the race for life, these are the apparent losers in the story of evolution, yet somehow they manage to cling to life and in some cases even thrive. Animals featured include: giant panda, mole rat, three-toed sloth and aye-aye. HISTORYAMERICAN EXPERIENCEBlackout Tues., Dec. 29, 8:00 pm Encore Look back at what happened in New York City the night the lights went out in summer 1977, plunging seven million people into darkness. By the time the power was fully restored more than a day later, more than 1,600 businesses had been looted, over 3,700 people had been arrested, and firefighters had battled more than 1,000 fires. See how this event led to both lawlessness and acts of selflessness and generosity. DIYWOODSMITH SHOPCraftsmanship on Display Sat., Jan. 2, 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. Craftsmanship on Display The editors of Woodsmith magazine provide shop-tested techniques for building a rock-solid drawer using the table saw. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Jan. 2, 2:30 pm New Kevin learns about ales and lagers from Bridget Lancaster of America’s Test Kitchen. Tom loves rainy days – see his DIY project to conserve water that costs only $40. Plus, how to avoid holiday disposal disasters! THIS OLD HOUSE Antiques for an Antique House Sat., Jan. 2, 3:00 pm New Framing begins on the front porch. HVAC expert Brian Palen solves the puzzle of snaking ductwork through a house designed in the age of coal. Kevin heads to Brimfield, the world’s largest outdoor antique show, where Katherine searches for furnishings. MARTHA BAKES Bake It Dark Sat., Jan. 2, 4:00 pm Encore Join Martha Stewart for culinary tricks of the trade to coax the utmost flavor from your baked goods. Create sticky toffee pudding served with a toffee sauce, mini apricot tarte tatins and no-knead bread with flavorful seeds. COOK’S COUNTRY Grilled and Smoked Sat., Jan. 2, 4:30 pm Encore Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make barbecued burnt ends. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of lemonade. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making smoky potato salad. JACQUES PEPIN: HEART & SOUL Autumn Leaves Sat., Jan. 2, 5:00 pm New Jacques Pépin presents his final series, featuring demonstrations of his impeccable technique with the addition of candid exchanges between Jacques and his family and friends. Autumn Leaves Jacques’ seasonal menu starts with a fresh, smooth tomato velvet soup – the name speaks for itself. Then, sliced tomato gratin made with ripe, ruby-red tomatoes and coarse rustic bread, is Jacques’ go-to late -summer dish. He continues with a tender grilled lamb shasklik that includes easy, make-ahead instructions and a colorful red cabbage, pistachio and cranberry salad with bleu cheese. Jacques goes on to transform pizza dough into an apple galette, baked to crispy perfection. SIMPLY MING Mom & Dad, Part 1 Sat., Jan. 2, 5:30 pm New SIMPLY MING returns for another season of mouth-watering recipes, celebrity appearances and culinary road trips. Each episode kicks off with a technique demonstration, followed by two dishes – one prepared by a nationally renowned guest chef and one by host Ming Tsai. This season focuses on comfort food – from childhood classics to melting-pot dishes from around the world. Mom & Dad, Part 1 What’s better than one Chef Tsai? How about three! Ming’s mom and dad stop by to show who knows best when it comes to home cooking. While Pops cooks up a Vegetarian ja jiang mien, Mom creates charred scallion noodles. |