Upcoming TV Highlights
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 8:00pm
American Experience: John D. Rockefeller
For decades, the Rockefeller name was despised in America — associated with John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s feared monopoly, Standard Oil. The world’s first billionaire, Rockefeller held 90 percent of the world’s oil refineries, 90 percent of the marketing of oil and a third of all the oil wells.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 8:00pm
Nature: Invasion of the Giant Pythons
Everglades National Park has become a dumping ground for Burmese pythons, snakes that can grow to 20 feet and weigh nearly 300 pounds, some
released into the wild by irresponsible pet owners, some escapees from
almost 200 wildlife facilities destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
The predatory pythons slithered into this protected wilderness and
thrived, and the refuge has consequently become less a haven than a
killing ground every day since then. more info | more stories like this
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 9:00pm
NOVA: Extreme Cave Diving
Follow the charismatic Dr. Kenny Broad as he dives into blue holes - underwater caves that formed during the last ice age when sea level was nearly 400 feet below what it is today. They are Earth’s least explored and perhaps most dangerous frontiers. With an interdisciplinary team, Broad investigates the hidden history of Earth’s climate in this spectacularly beautiful "alternate universe." more info | more stories like this
Independence Day
Friday, June 28, 2013 at 10:00pm
Lidia Celebrates America: Freedom and Independence
Join host and chef Lidia Bastianich as she celebrates independence and freedom with different cultures across America. The celebrity cast includes actress Anna Deavere Smith, opera singer Renée Fleming, singer Martha Wainwright, chef Jacques Pepin and actor Alec Mapa.| more stories like this
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 8:00pm
The Statue of Liberty
This 1985 Ken Burns film explores the creation and history of the remarkable Statue of Liberty and what she represents to all Americans.| more stories like this
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 9:00pm
American Experience: Mount Rushmore
High on a granite cliff in South Dakota’s Black Hills tower the huge carved faces of four American presidents. Together they constitute the world’s largest sculpture. The massive tableau inspires awe and bemusement. How, and when, was it carved? Who possessed the audacity to create such a gargantuan work? The story of Mount Rushmore’s creation is as bizarre and wonderful as the monument itself. more info | | more stories like this
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 8:00pm
Nature: American Eagle
Everything about them is big. Their wings can span eight feet. Their nests weigh up to a ton. They can fly with a deer fawn in their talons. Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent’s most recognizable aerial predator. The latest in camera technologies will give viewers unprecedented high-definition access into the nests - and into the skies - with these majestic birds. more info | | more stories like this
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 8:00pm
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:30pm
A Capitol Fourth
America’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (“Dancing With the Stars”) returns to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, starring music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009. Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, this is the biggest and brightest birthday party in the country. more info | | more stories like this
Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 8:00pm
iQ: smartparent: Health, Wellness, and Technology
Can technology and digital devices contribute to our health and wellness? Join us as we identify apps, games, and other forms of media that can help iQ: smartparents and children stay fit and enjoy the outdoors! more info | more stories like this
Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10:00pm
Independent Lens: Love Free or Die
“Love Free or Die” is about a man whose two defining passions the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner, Mark. The film is about church and state, love and marriage, faith and identity — and one man’s struggle to dispel the notion that God’s love has limits. more info | more stories like this
Friday, June 21, 2013 at 9:00pm
In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul
President and Mrs. Obama host a celebration of the timeless classics of “Memphis Soul” in this PBS music special taped in the East Room of the White House. more info | more stories like this
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00pm
Austin City Limits: Raphael Saadiq & Black Joe Lewis
R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin’. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 9:00pm
Masterpiece: Mystery!: Inspector Lewis, Series VI
With DS Hathaway on holiday, Inspector Lewis is assigned a new partner to investigate the discovery of an elderly man’s body in a field. Finding that the man had already been embalmed, the inquiry leads to a funeral home and those connected to it, including one of Lewis’ former colleagues. Peter Davison (“Doctor Who”) guest stars. more info | more stories like this
Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10:00pm
POV: Homegoings
Through the eyes of Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens, the beauty and grace of African-American funerals are brought to life. “Homegoings” takes an up-close look at the rarely seen world of undertaking in the black community, drawing on a rich palette of tradition, history and celebration. more info | more stories like this
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 8:00pm
American Experience: Henry Ford
HENRY FORD paints a fascinating portrait of a farm boy who rose from obscurity to become the most influential American innovator of the 20th century. Ford’s Model T automobile and his five-dollar-a-day wage ushered in the modern world, earning Ford reverence from millions of Americans. more info | more stories like this
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 8:00pm
Nature: Black Mamba
The black mamba is one of Africa’s most dangerous and feared snakes, known for being aggressive when disturbed. Rearing up with its head four feet above the ground, it strikes with deadly precision, delivering venom that is packed with three different kinds of toxins 10 times more deadly than needed to kill an adult human. Without treatment, the mortality rate is 100 percent. more info | more stories like this
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 9:00pm
NOVA: Earth From Space
This groundbreaking special reveals a spectacular new space-based vision of Earth. Produced in consultation with NASA scientists, “Earth From Space” takes data from earth-observing satellites and transforms them into dazzling visual sequences, each one exposing the intricate web of forces that sustain life on earth.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 8:00pm
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 8:30pm
Sendall Style: Farm Fresh
When it comes to combining good food and good times, Chef-Host-Party Planner Bob Sendall does it all with style. First, Bob takes viewers to a small farm on his search for the freshest ingredients. Then, it’s into the kitchen where Bob and assistant chef Nick prepare a delicious summer feast that’s a treat for the senses. Bob and Nick also assist viewers with helpful tips on planning, prep and recipe advice. | more stories like this
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00pm
Long Road Home
When Tony Canzonieri returned from his tour of duty in Iraq, he struggled with nightmares, flashbacks and alcohol. His marriage fell apart. He lost his job. But once Tony acknowledged the symptoms and was treated for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), his healing began and his life changed. more info | more stories like this
Friday, June 28, 2013 at 9:00pm
Annie: It's the Hard Knock Life, From Script to Stage
The show-stopping musical Annie, its characters and its songs are timeless and classic. It’s been 35 years since the little orphan Annie first stepped onto a Broadway stage. | more stories like this
