PROGRAM LISTINGS January 3 – 9, 2016Arts, Drama, CultureCountdown to Downton Abbey Sun., Jan. 3, 7:00 pm New Join Tony Award-winning host Kelli O’Hara to count down the moments till the final season begins, with cast and filmmaker interviews celebrating the global impact of the series. Tune in to find out what may lie in store for the beloved characters. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Downton Abbey, Season 6, Part 1 of 9 Sun., Jan. 3, 8:00 pm New The highest-rated drama in PBS history, this Emmy and Golden Globe award- winning hit drama’s sixth and final season features intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Part 1 of 9 Extortion and downsizing threaten Downton Abbey. Change is afoot at the hospital. Mrs. Hughes poses a delicate question. Daisy speaks her mind, and Anna and Bates wait for the word. Downton Abbey: A Celebration Sun., Jan. 3, 9:15 pm New Continue the excitement as the final season begins and savor favorite moments from past seasons. Glean hints of what’s to come in clips from upcoming episodes, along with behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and producers. GREAT PERFORMANCES Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do Sun., Jan. 3, 10:00 pm Tues., Jan 5, 11:00 pm Encore Legendary Broadway performer Chita Rivera has been lighting up Broadway and international stages for over 70 years. With starring roles in such iconic Broadway shows as West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman (to name only a few), Rivera was also a frequent guest star during the golden age of television variety specials. In April, 2015, Rivera returned to Broadway in a Tony-nominated starring role in the final John Kander-Fred Ebb- Terrence McNally musical The Visit. This special includes archival clips from Chita’s many shows and TV appearances, and interviews with choreographer Graciele Daniele, The Visit director John Doyle , John Kander, original West Side Story star Carol Lawrence, Terrence McNally, Dick Van Dyke, choreographer Dee Dee Wood, Ben Vereen and Chita’s daughter Lisa Mordente. NA MELE Jerry Byrd & Friends Mon., Jan. 4, 7:30 pm Encore NA MELE presents a special encore of the smooth sounds of the late master steel guitarist Jerry Byrd. Byrd was joined for this nostalgic journey by four master musicians in their own right: Hiram Olsen Jr. on guitar and vocals; Dennis Keohokalole on ukulele and vocals; Gary Aiko on upright bass and vocals; and the late Ned Ka'apana on guitar and vocals. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Spokane, WA, Part 1 of 3 Mon., Jan. 4, 8:00 pm New The Roadshow celebrates its 20th anniversary with treasures from Spokane, WA, including a 1919 Belmont Stakes trophy, 1963 “The Avengers” comics and two Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso oil paintings. Which find is worth $200,000 to $300,000? ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Pittsburgh, PA, Part 2 of 3 Mon., Jan. 4, 9:00 pm Encore Highlights from the Roadshow floor include a 6.5 carat yellow mine cut diamond ring kept for years in a sock drawer; a North American Indian club and pipe the owner believes belonged to Sitting Bull; and three Charles Darwin first editions. INDEPENDENT LENS Chuck Norris vs Communism Mon., Jan. 4, 10:00 pm Fri., Jan. 8, 11:00 pm New In 1980s Romania, thousands of Western films – mostly Hollywood action movies – smashed through the Iron Curtain, opening a window into the free world. A black market VHS racketeer and a courageous female translator brought the magic of film to the people – and helped fuel a revolution. A Tribute to Toussaint Mon., Jan. 4, 11:00 pm Encore 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. LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX Sam Cooke Tues., Jan. 5, 7:30 pm Encore In this conversation from 2010, Sam Cooke, a member of one of Hawaii's most prominent kamaaina families, shared his passion for the restoration of Hawaii's cultural and historical treasures. Sam was a descendant of early missionaries who established a business empire with Castle and Cooke. Together with his wife Mary, Sam established the Manoa Heritage Center to promote the stewardship of an ancient heiau located near their historic home in Manoa Valley. This program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 4:00 pm. FINDING YOUR ROOTS The Stories We Tell Tues., Jan. 5, 8:00 pm New Join Harvard scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., as he delves into the genealogy of 27 guests. Each story illuminates the vast patchwork of ethnicity, race and experience that makes up the fabric of America. The Stories We Tell Discover the unsolved mysteries behind the family stories of political organizer Donna Brazile, actor Ty Burrell and artist Kara Walker as they learn how the legacy of slavery has shaped their identities. A CHEF’S LIFE Gone Clamming, Part 1 Wed., Jan. 6, 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. Gone Clamming, Part 1 Travel with Vivian to the Charleston, North Carolina Wine and Food Festival, the South’s premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. A clamming trip with low-country legend “Clammer Dave” adds a bit of adventure. PBS HAWAII PRESENTS Biography Hawaii: Joseph Nawahi Thurs., Jan. 7, 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. GLOBE TREKKER Globe Trekker Special: World War I in Europe Thurs., Jan. 7, 10:00 pm Encore Trekker Zay Harding visits the Museum of The Great War in the French town of Meaux; tours the Confrecourt quarries that sheltered French troops; journeys to Ypres in Belgium where poison gas was first used as a weapon; explores the tunnels in Vauquois; discovers the site in Fromelles where Australian soldiers were buried in mass graves; watches WWI-era planes in flight at a Paris airshow; visits the battlefield at the St. Quentin Canal where U.S. troops first broke through German lines; and pays his respects at St. Symphorien Cemetery in Mons, Belgium where some of the last soldiers killed in the war are buried. WELL READ Jonathan Evison: This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance Thurs., Jan. 7, 11:00 pm New New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Evison shares the story of a seemingly ordinary 78-year-old woman’s surprising life. Evison says he wrote the book as a “tribute to the courageous women in my life.” IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE A Celebration of American Creativity Fri., Jan. 8, 9:00 pm Sat., Jan. 9, 10:00 pm New President and Mrs. Obama host an all-star music tribute from the East Room, celebrating the cultural resonance of art and literature in unique American musical forms. The program features performances by Buddy Guy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Audra McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor and Usher. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on September 29, 1965. First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb Fri., Jan. 8, 10:00 pm Encore Grab a front row seat for this thrilling Broadway concert. An all-star cast performs “New York New York,” “Cabaret” and other classic songs by the Tony-, Oscar-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney and Matthew Scott. A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY The Bicycle Maker Sat., Jan. 9, 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 Bicycle Maker Eric Gorges discovers how master bicycle maker, Stephen Bilenky, brazes bikes and has made a living for over 30 years doing exactly what he loves. MOVEABLE FEAST WITH FINE COOKING Louisville, Kentucky Sat., Jan. 9, 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. Louisville, Kentucky Pete joins chefs Anthony Lamas and Daniel Wright at Ambrosia Farm outside Louisville, Kentucky for a bourbon-themed dinner. The chefs join master distiller Chris Morris at Woodford Reserve to learn how the bourbon that has been a historic Kentucky landmark for 140 years is made. In the kitchen, Anthony makes a main dish of grilled buffalo skirt steak with chimichurri while Daniel demonstrates how to make a smoked BBQ beef brisket and short ribs with bourbon and cider. JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE Taiwan: Iron Pathways to Adventure, Part 2 Sat., Jan. 9, 7:30 pm Encore Joseph continues his Taiwan rail adventure. As he rides the rail system, learns how the Taiwanese are repurposing outdated train stations, rail lines and the remnants of industries the rails once supported in order to serve Taiwan’s ever-growing population. The Best of the Boston Pops Sat., Jan. 9, 8:00 pm New This musical special features some of the greatest moments from the world- renowned orchestra’s 129-year history. Hosted by Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, the program tells the orchestra’s story – from its beginning as summertime entertainment for Bostonians to its role as a national icon and beloved institution. Showcasing the extraordinary variety of artists and performances from the leadership eras of Arthur Fiedler (1930-79), John Williams (1980-1993) and Keith Lockhart (1995 to present), this special program includes interviews and/or performances by Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, James Taylor, Vanessa Williams, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and Roberta Flack, among others. The program also features footage of legendary singers and musicians, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Cash, Benny Goodman and Sammy Davis, Jr., along with performances by Broadway stars Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, Nathan Lane and Jerry Herman. RICK STEVES SPECIAL A Symphonic Journey Sat., Jan. 9, 9:00 pm Encore Rick Steves teams up with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra for a musical journey that begins in the United States, and touches down in seven different European countries. The special celebrates music's power to stir the patriotic soul. Rick utilizes his extensive knowledge of European history and culture to help set the context for each piece. The orchestra performs a selection of stirring 19th-century anthems by Romantic-era composers, including Grieg, Smetana, Strauss, Berlioz, Elgar, Wagner and Verdi. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Alabama Shakes/Vintage Trouble Sat., Jan. 9, 11:00 pm New Thrill to the rocking R&B sounds of Alabama Shakes and Vintage Trouble. The Shakes showcase their latest album, Sound and Vision. Vintage Trouble make their debut emphasizing their most recent album, 1 Hopeful Road. Public AffairsTHE OPEN MINDSun., Jan. 3, 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 Netanyahu at War Tues., Jan. 5, 9:00 pm New Get the inside story of the bitter clash between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The program traces Netanyahu’s rise to power and his high-stakes fight with the president over Iran’s nuclear program. HIKI NŌ Thurs., Jan. 7, 7:30 pm New This episode is a compilation of stories that express the six Hawaiian values featured in the first round of the 2015-16 season. Here are the Hawaiian values featured and the stories that represent them: Ho’omau (to persevere, perpetuate or continue) is represented by a story from Maui High School, which follows former UH Wahine Volleyball star Cecilia Fernandez as she battles Adenocarcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer. As a former athlete, Cecilia is used to battling opponents by following a carefully devised game-plan. But because so little is known about this disease, Cecilia must persevere against an enemy she is not familiar with – uncertainty. Kuleana (responsibility) is represented by a story from Waianae High School in West Oahu. Waianae High School graduate and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fighter Max Holloway 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 that he had. Ha’aha’a (humbleness and humility) is represented by a story from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai. Kauai resident Moses Hamilton learned humbleness and humility when he had to start all over again after a car accident that left him a quadriplegic. While undergoing rehab, Moses took up mouth painting (painting by holding and manipulating the paint brush in one’s mouth), and is a now a successful artist who sells his paintings in Hanalei. ‘Imi na’auao (enlightenment and wisdom) is represented by a story from Moanalua High School in the Salt Lake District of Oahu. Lars Mitsuda, Moanalua’s culinary arts teacher, who combines his passions for food and education by enlightening students on the many life-lessons cooking can teach. From multi-tasking to management skills, to business planning, to working with people – learning the culinary arts fosters a wisdom that students can use for the rest of their lives. ‘Ike Pono (to know what is right) is represented by a story from Maui Waena Intermediate School about Christopher Malik Cousins, owner of the Farmacy Health Bar in Wailuku, Maui. Cousins had been a troubled youth, often on the wrong side the law and even living on the streets. Being fed at Saint Theresa’s Church in Kihei eventually inspired him to do the right thing and open his own health food restaurant. He encourages his customers to “pay-it-forward” by contributing to a program that helps to feed the hungry with healthy foods. Mālama (to care for, protect and maintain) is represented by a story from Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu, about the efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its community of volunteers to mālama the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Mālama is also represented by a video primer from Kauai High School on how to “take care” in the event of a hurricane. This episode is hosted by HIKI NŌ alum (and current Political Science/ Communications double-major at UH Manoa) Shisa Kahaunaele. This program encores Saturday, Jan. 9 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Jan. 10 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII How Millennials Are Transforming the Workplace Thurs., Jan. 7, 8:00 pm New With baby boomers edging into retirement and an influx of young adults entering the workforce, INSIGHTS examines how Millennials are transforming the workplace. By 2020, nearly half of the U.S. workforce could be Millennials. Born roughly between 1980 and 2000, this tech-savvy generation is coming into Hawaii’s work world with different expectations and sensibilities than the boomers and Generation X’ers before them. INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII is a live public affairs show that is also streamed live on PBSHawaii.org. Your questions and comments are welcome via phone, email, or Twitter. You may also email your questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org or post them to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PBSHawaii. WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL Fri., Dec. 18, 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. 18, 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. 18, 8:30 pm New THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP is an unscripted forum featuring some of the greatest political analysts in the nation. Science and NatureNATUREAnimal Odd Couples Wed., Jan. 6, 8:00 pm Encore Despite the odds, there are many stories of the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable: a goat guiding a blind horse; a doe who regularly visits her Great Dane surrogate mother; a juvenile gibbon choosing to live with a family of capuchins, and so on. Are these examples of instincts gone awry? Now, NATURE investigates the reasons why animals form these special bonds which have mystified scientists for years. Informed by the observations of caregivers and noted scientists Temple Grandin and Marc Bekoff, the film explores what these relationships suggest about the nature of animal emotions. NOVA Secret Tunnel Warfare Wed., Jan. 6, 9:00 pm New During World War I, the Allies and Germans repeatedly struggled to break the hideous stalemate of trench warfare. In the winter of 1916, Allied engineers devised a massive surprise attack on the German army. Their weapon of choice: 600 tons of explosives, hidden in secret tunnels dug under German lines. Building the tunnels was desperate work, with tunnelers at constant risk from flooding, cave-ins and enemy digging teams; German sappers would listen for telltale sounds and explode counter-mines, or sometimes break through into Allied tunnels and grapple in primitive, face-to-face combat in the dark. At 3:10 AM on June 7th, 25 mines at Messines were simultaneously triggered in what was probably the single biggest non-nuclear explosion of all time, heard clearly in London 150 miles away. 10,000 German troops were killed instantly – but the stunning success was just the beginning of another wartime nightmare. Now, archaeologists are revealing the extraordinary scale and risks of the Allied tunneling operations in the biggest excavation ever undertaken on the Western Front. Particle Fever Wed., Jan. 6, 10:00 pm New Follow six brilliant scientists for the launch of the Large Hadron Collider, built to recreate the conditions of the Big Bang and search for the Higgs boson, marking the start of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet. DIYWOODSMITH SHOPWorking Small Sat., Jan. 9, 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. Working Small Follow along with the Woodsmith editors as they go into the details of creating elegant drawer pulls for a hall table. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Jan. 9, 2:30 pm New Oh baby! Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mom keep her little one safe from household hazards. Richard has that sinking feeling. Watch him give a lift to a falling fixture. And see Scott stay current with a tutorial on the latest voltage testers. THIS OLD HOUSE Sat., Jan. 9, 3:00 pm New No episode description available. MARTHA BAKES Coconut Sat., Jan. 9, 4:00 pm Encore Let Martha Stewart transport you to the tropics with four coconut-themed desserts: delicate coconut-lemon cake; chewy, crispy coconut cookies; coconut crunch cake; and frozen coconut and roasted pineapple cake with Nobu 57’s pastry chef, Michelle Goldsmith. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED French Bistro Favorites Sat., Jan. 9, 4:30 pm New Test cook Dan Souza shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a simple pot-au-feu at home. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to the perfect raspberry charlotte. JACQUES PEPIN: HEART & SOUL La Cocina Olé Sat., Jan. 9, 5:00 pm New Jacques Pépin presents his final series, featuring demonstrations of his impeccable technique along with candid exchanges between Jacques and his family and friends. La Cocina Olé Annual trips to Mexico and visits with fellow chef Rick Bayless are the inspiration for Jacques’ tasty garlic and pasilla soup. Jacques continues the Mexican-themed menu as he demonstrates his chicken with chili sauce and achiote rice. SIMPLY MING Mom & Dad, Part 2 Sat., Jan. 9, 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 2 Two great home-cooked dishes are on the stove as we chop our way through family recipes. Pops makes a Peking moo shu pork, while Mom creates a fantastic sesame sweet bing. |