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Alabama Public Television Upcoming Specials
 Tue, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
Extreme Cave Diving follows 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 of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists, Broad investigates the hidden history of Earth's climate as revealed by finds in this spectacularly beautiful alternate universe.""
 Tue, Feb. 9 at 9 p.m.
One year after the deadliest domestic airline accident in seven years, FRONTLINE investigates the crash of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, NY, and discovers a dramatically changed airline industry, where regional carriers now account for half of the nation's daily departures. The rise of the regionals and arrival of low-cost carriers have been a huge boon to consumers, and the industry insists that the skies remain safe. But many insiders are worried that now, thirty years after airline deregulation, the aviation system is being stretched beyond its capacity to deliver service that is both cheap and safe.
 Tue, Feb. 9 at 9 p.m.
Singer/composer/bass prodigy Esperanza Spalding and contemporary torch singer Madeleine Peyroux.
 Tue, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m.
This week Darrell Scott is featured along with Reagan Boggs- One of the most successful songwriters in Nashville, both commercially and artistically, Scott is also much in demand as a guitarist. Steeped in country music as a child, his style is has evolved into a dynamic mixture of musical influences creating powerful songs of the heart. Reagan Boggs is a young singer and songwriter from the heart of Appalachia whose story songs are true to her rural upbringing.
 Wed, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
Episode one explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. World war tore apart families and sundered the fabric of many lives, but America beckoned and millions came. America was an ambivalent host, however. At its best, it was a place of refuge and salvation, as it was for film director Mike Nichols whose entire family escaped Nazi Germany. At its worst, it was a country that would imprison two generations of Japanese Americans, including the forebears of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. Viewers will discover the buoyant American optimism that shaped chance — as in a single encounter that changed cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s life forever — to pave the road to success.
 Wed, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
In John Muir's absence, a new leader steps forward on behalf of America's remaining pristine places; a new federal agency is created to protect the parks; and in Arizona, a fight breaks out over the fate of the grandest canyon on earth. In the early 20th century, America has a dozen national parks, but they are a haphazard patchwork of special places under the supervision of different federal agencies. The conservation movement, after failing to stop the Hetch Hetchy dam, pushes the government to establish one unified agency to oversee all the parks, leading to the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916. Its first director, Stephen Mather, a wealthy businessman and passionate park advocate who fought vigorously to establish the NPS, launches an energetic campaign to expand the national park system and bring more visitors to the parks. Among his efforts is to protect the Grand Canyon from encroaching commercial interests and establish it as a national park, rather than a national monument.
 Wed, Feb. 10 at 9 p.m.
Did Leonardo da Vinci create the blueprints that could have given the world the supergun of its day and the gift of flight, or were his designs merely fanciful? In this two-part programme, today's experts attempt to bring to life two of his most ambitious designs, an 80ft crossbow and a glider based on a recurring wing shape in his drawings.
 Thu, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
President and Mrs. Obama host a concert in the White House East Room in honor of Black History Month. Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Seal, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole and the Blind Boys of Alabama are among the performers.
 Thu, Feb. 11 at 8:30 p.m.
Randy, Mike, and Don the Camera Guy discover a milk bottle-shaped building and a giant Radio Flyer in Spokane, Gehrke Windmill Gardens near the Grand Coulee Dam, and Dick & Jane’s Art Spot in Ellensburg, plus Seattle artists Ree Brown, Tim Fowler, and the Walker Rock Garden.
 Thu, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m.
Hiking in Boulder -- exploring everything from casinos in Vegas to the red rocks of Moab -- drinking cups of coffee in Seattle - cruising the streets of Portland - roadtripping down the California coast -- not to mention listening to over 40 stories from people who have defined their own paths in life, gave the three friends from Jersey new eyes for their lives.
 Thu, Feb. 11 at 10 p.m.
The Thermals are an indie/pop-punk band based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The group was formed in 2002.
 Fri, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
 Fri, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
 Fri, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m.
Alabama Public Television presents in-depth coverage of the Alabama Legislature, with a studio inside the Alabama State House and cameras in both chambers. News director Jon Beans and reporter Lori Cummings co-host the program.
 Sat, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m.
Host Christopher Kimball offers cooking tips, techniques and advice in America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated. Twenty-six informative episodes feature Kimball and viewers’ favorite kitchen experts — Julia Collin, Bridget Lancaster, Adam Ried and Jack Bishop. Kimball and the America’s Test Kitchen team demonstrate both basic and innovative cooking techniques that can be used in the home kitchen. Whether working with techniques, raw materials or cookware, the America’s Test Kitchen experts and blind tasting judges come up with unbiased choices to help viewers save money, time and effort in the kitchen while preparing the best food for their families
 Sat, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
Travel into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars.
 Sat, Feb. 13 at 8:30 p.m.
Lionel doesn’t match Jean’s anticipation for grandchildren. Lionel then finds himself the unlikely middleman when Judy fears Alistair may have a medical condition that would leave them childless.
 Sat, Feb. 13 at 10 p.m.
How do you control a force of nature as destructive and unpredictable as a wildfire? INSIDE travels onto the front lines of a battle as old as history, following a courageous team of firefighters as they work tirelessly to contain a fast-moving fire that threatens one of California’s largest state parks and the communities that surround it. More than 1,900 fire personnel are in a battle against time, racing to contain the flames before the rising winds push them across their fire lines.
 Sun, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.
Ahmet Ertegun, a young Turk - literally - had a passion for the African-American music he heard in segregated clubs in Washington, DC, in the 1940s. He sent these sounds to England, where they merged with the European sensibility, and he brought this revolutionary new genre back across the ocean. He found Ray Charles, he introduced Eric Clapton to Aretha Franklin, he signed the Rolling Stones. He created talent and taste, he defined careers, he changed lives - Ertegun and his small Atlantic Records label determined the course of what music fans have listened to for decades.
 Sun, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.
Wendy shares time with Birmingham businesswoman and entrepreneur Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, president and chief executive officer of Hoffman Media, LLC. The company specializes in publications for the women's market including such titles as Cooking with Paula Dean, Victoria, Southern Lady and Sew Beautiful.
 Sun, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m.
The story of the now legendary Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956. Locally engineered by the African American community, this nonviolent protest to end bus segregation inspired a new era in freedom and human rights struggles around the globe. Never has a movement so successfully united a group of people across class, gender and age.
 Sun, Feb. 14 at 9 p.m.
In Jane Austen's gentle parody of gothic fiction, Felicity Jones (Meadowlands) plays romance addict Catherine Morland. Invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies, she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, Henry Tilney (JJ Feild, The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton"), but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short. "
 Mon, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
An Art Deco charm bracelet; an heirloom 1938 Martin D-18; and an angry 1976 letter from Frank Sinatra to Chicago Daily News columnist Mike Royko.
 Mon, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.
On August 25, 2008, just two months after undergoing surgery for a malignant brain tumor, The Lion of the Senate" and the Kennedy family's lone male survivor - Edward M. Kennedy - surprised attendees with an unscheduled speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. "As I look ahead, I am strengthened by family and friendship. So many of you have been with me in the happiest days and the hardest days. Together we have known success and seen setbacks, victory and defeat," Kennedy said. The Kennedy story is unlike any other: a saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy. From patriarch Joseph Kennedy's rise on Wall Street and frustrations in politics, John Kennedy's march to the White House, Robert Kennedy's near-certain presidential victory, preempted only by his tragic death, through Edward Kennedy's withdrawal from the 1980 presidential race following the scandal of Chappaquiddick, the family legacy continues to influence politics."
 Mon, Feb. 15 at 8:30 p.m.
Playing golf all day might sound like a good idea…until you actually try it. That's why Baby Boomers are busy re-inventing retirement with rewarding encore careers." Chris Farrell, Richard Leider (The Power of Purpose: Creating Meaning in Your Life and Work) and J. Walker Smith, president of Yankelovich, explain how increasing numbers of Americans are finding fulfilling work later in life. Then, Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Civic Ventures, discusses his experience with Boomers who are contributing to society through meaningful and novel forms of work. And former news anchor Carol Jenkins explains why she opted out of retirement and decided instead to "finish strong.""
 Tue, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
In collaboration with National Geographic, NOVA follows the exploits of acclaimed photojournalist James Balog and a scientific team as they deploy time-lapse cameras in risky, remote locations in the Arctic, Alaska, and the Alps. Grappling with blizzards, fickle technology, and climbs up craggy precipices, the team must anchor cameras capable of withstanding sub-zero temperatures and winds up to 170 mph. The goal of Balog's team's perilous expedition: to create a unique photo archive of melting glaciers that could provide a key to understanding their runaway behavior and their potential to drive rising sea levels. Some models now project a one-meter sea level rise over the next century, which could displace millions of people everywhere from Florida to Bangladesh and require trillions of dollars in new coastal infrastructure investments. But, alarmingly, these models don't reflect recent findings that glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica are melting at an ever-faster rate. What explains this alarming acceleration, and just how do you figure out what's happening inside a gigantic wall of ice? In this high-action scientific adventure, NOVA investigates the mystery of the mighty ice sheets that will affect the fate of coastlines around the world.
 Tue, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m.
In the devastating aftermath of the economic meltdown, FRONTLINE sifts the ashes for clues about why it happened and examines critical moments when it might have gone much differently. Looking back into the 1990s, producer/director Michael Kirk (Inside the Meltdown, Breaking the Bank) discovers early warnings of the crash, reveals an intense battle among high-ranking members of the Clinton administration, and uncovers a concerted effort not to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets, which would become the ticking time-bomb within the American economy.
Tue, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m.
Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones combine for high volume rock ‘n’ roll.
Tue, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m.
John Hammond championed traditional delta blues when others ignored it. After four decades of performing, inspired and encouraged by Tom Waits, he shifted gears and turned his considerable vocal and guitar talent to gritty contemporary songs, including several originals. Odetta's influence on American music is hard to overstate - Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan are just two of many who credit her as a major influence. Over five decades into a storied career, she is a powerful performer with energy and style that cross all boundaries of genre and age. An original member of The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jorma is a student of traditional American music, especially the Rev. Gary Davis.
Wed, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
Episode two explores the many journeys to becoming American that defined the “Century of Immigration” (1820s-1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Stephen Colbert’s Irish great-great-grandfather escaped poverty and religious oppression in Limerick and never looked back, whereas Mario Batali’s great-grandfather, who left the place where his family had lived for centuries, struggled to survive in the quartz mines of Montana. Queen Noor’s Syrian great-grandfather quickly found his footing in New York’s first Arab-American community, while Kristi Yamaguchi’s grandfather faced exclusionary laws and racially defined barriers to citizenship for decades. The obstacles, short cuts, tragedies and successes encountered or created by the guests’ ancestors from around the world reveal the complexity of our shared history and identity as Americans.
Wed, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.
As America embraces the automobile, a Nebraska housewife searches for peace and inspiration in park after park, while a honeymoon couple seeks fame and adventure in the Grand Canyon; and the future of the Great Smoky Mountains becomes caught in a race with the lumbermen's saws. While visiting the parks was once predominantly the domain of Americans wealthy enough to afford the high-priced train tours, the advent of the automobile allows more people than ever before to visit the parks. Mather embraces this opportunity and works to build more roads in the parks. Some park enthusiasts, such as Margaret and Edward Gehrke of Nebraska, begin collecting" parks, making a point to visit as many as they can. In North Carolina, Horace Kephart, a reclusive writer, and George Masa, a Japanese immigrant, launch a campaign to protect the last strands of virgin forest in the Smoky Mountains by establishing it as a park. In Wyoming, John D. Rockefeller Jr. begins quietly buying up land in the Teton Mountain Range and valley in a secret plan to donate it to the government as a park. "
 Wed, Feb. 17 at 8:30 p.m.
The Telly-award winning UNCONQUERED SEMINOLES traces the history and identity of Florida's resilient Seminole tribe, one deeply rooted in a pattern of obstacle and challenge, survival and success. Three wars in the 1800s sought to remove the Seminoles from Florida, but they adapted to life in the Everglades and eventually thrived while still preserving their cultural traditions. UNCONQUERED SEMINOLES charts the significant moments in the history of the Seminoles through archival stills and interviews with historians.
 Wed, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.
Shot in France and Belgium, LET FREEDOM RING details one veteran's dream to educate a new generation about the lessons of war. Two compelling hour-long documentaries - "The Lesson is Priceless" and "Memories of France" - follow George Ciampa back to the battlefields of Europe, where he and fellow veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy invasion, tour historical sites, hear civilians and resistance fighters recount the brutal Nazi occupation and engage in a question-and-answer session with Belgian schoolchildren.
 Thu, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
The first half hour of the series continues This Old House. The second half hour, Ask This Old House, features host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook as they address home maintenance and repair questions. Also featured are in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews, "house call" visits, and guest specialists, including master carpenter Norm Abram.
Thu, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m.
Randy, Mike, and Don the Camera Guy meet Seattle’s Fremont Troll and painter/accordionist Greg Blackstock. Next stop is the Java Jive building in Tacoma and Dan Klennert’s Ex-Nihilo Sculpture Park near Elbe; then a visit to the RichArt Yard in Centralia, as well as the World’s Largest Egg in Winlock, and Marsh’s Free Museum in Long Beach.
 Thu, Feb. 18 at 9:30 p.m.
Out of Ireland is a news, culture and entertainment program presenting the best of modern Ireland in a magazine format. Every week the program features highlights of the news from Ireland's national broadcasting service, RTÉ. The show also includes interviews with Irish and Irish-American celebrities and politicians and showcases Irish music and entertainment.
 Thu, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m.
Akron/Family is a folk-influenced experimental rock band that formed in 2002, and its members currently live in New York City and Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Though each member of the band—Dana Janssen, Seth Olinsky, and Miles Seaton—can be relegated to loosely defined roles (drummer, vocalist/guitarist, and bassist, respectively), all members play several instruments and sing, as evidenced by their shows and recorded material: Live, the band uses improvisation and three-part harmonies in prominence. On their self-titled debut record, field recordings of a creaking chair, thunderclaps and the white noise of a television find their way alongside psychedelic and electronic elements, guitars and a glockenspiel.
Fri, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Fri, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
Fri, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m.
Alabama Public Television presents in-depth coverage of the Alabama Legislature, with a studio inside the Alabama State House and cameras in both chambers. News director Jon Beans and reporter Lori Cummings co-host the program.
 Sat, Feb. 20 at noon
Lidia's Italy celebrates the land Lidia Bastianich calls home. In her new series, Lidia journeys throughout Italy to sample and prepare local specialties from Rome, Naples, Padua, Sicily, Trieste and Istria. Back in her kitchen in the United States, the warm and engaging host demonstrates two or three recipes she encountered during her travels. Throughout the series, friends and family often join Lidia in the kitchen. Her daughter Tanya introduces some of Lidia's favorite hidden cultural treasures, while her son Joseph frequently stops by to discuss regional wines.
Sat, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
Travel into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars.
 Sat, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
Bill Gaither salutes one of the legendary gospel quartets and its beloved frontmen, George Younce and the late Glen Payne, in "A Tribute to The Cathedrals." The tribute showcases memorable performances of the Cathedrals from 12 years of Gaither Homecoming videos as well as vintage clips from their 50 years together. The musical performances are interspersed with reminiscences between Bill Gaither and Cathedral co-founder and bass singer, George Younce, about the remarkable history of the famed quartet.
 Sat, Feb. 20 at 10 p.m.
At the close of each lunar year, the streets of Hong Kong fill with tourists hungry to be entertained by some of the brightest party-planners in the world. As revelers usher in the Year of the Dog, pyrotechnicians, parade organizers and multinational performers gather on land and at sea to ensure that the Chinese New Year starts with a bang.
 Sun, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Florida’s Everglades National Park is one of the last great wildlife refuges in the United States, home to numerous unique and endangered mammals, trees, plants, birds and turtles, as well as half a million alligators. However, the Everglades is also the dumping ground for many animal invaders — more than 15 species of parrot, 75 kinds of fish and 30 different reptiles — from places as far away as Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. All of the intruders found their way into the park either by accidental escape from pet owners or intentional release by people no longer wishing to care for an exotic species. Add to the mix tens of thousands of giant 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.
 Sun, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.
Episode one focuses on stories of participants' ancestors in the early 20th century, including the tragic account of Tom Joyner's great-uncles, who were executed in 1915 for a crime that evidence suggests they did not commit, and Bliss Broyard's stunning discovery about the identity of her father - renowned New York Times critic Anatole Broyard - at the time of his death. Episode two continues to trace the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War, featuring such stories as that of Chris Rock's great-great-grandfather, a black Civil War veteran who was twice elected to the South Carolina State Legislature, and Don Cheadle's great-great-grandparents, who, as Chickasaw Freedmen, struggled to build lives for themselves in Oklahoma after being excluded from the tribal rolls.
 Sun, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m.
Sally Hawkins (Little Britain") appears as Anne Elliot, destined for spinsterhood at age 27 after being persuaded eight years earlier to refuse the proposal of dashing Captain Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones, "Casanova"). Then chance brings them together again. While her better days are past, his are definitely ahead as he's now rich and free to play the field among eligible young beauties. Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") co-stars as Anne's spendthrift father. "
Mon, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
Photos by American photographer Edward Weston; a table crafted by master furniture maker George Nakashima; and an ornate exhibition piece, made by Tiffany for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago.
 Mon, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.
In the not so distant past, blacks traveling in to the South had to endure local segregation laws in bus and train stations. When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation in interstate travel unconstitutional, black and white students came together to test that ruling in a movement known as the Freedom Rides. Rhonda Colvin examines the days the movement came to Alabama and interviews witnesses and some of the riders themselves who quickly learned when change is sought, it is not always welcomed.
Mon, Feb. 22 at 8:30 p.m.
Every year, the Purpose Prize rewards social entrepreneurs over 60 who are taking on society's biggest challenges. Prize winners Sharon Rohrbach and Jock Brandis talk about their contributions to society, and career counselor Carol Vecchio explains how you can pursue purpose in later life. Then, Harvard professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot discusses her new book, The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years after 50. Plus, legendary editor Sir Harry Evans explains how a lifelong pastime keeps him feeling young.
 Tue, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.
What killed the mammoths? Near the end of the last ice age 13,000 years ago, these mighty beasts disappeared from North America together with some 35 other groups of mammals, including mastodons, giant ground sloths, saber-tooth cats, lions, and even camels. For four decades, debate has raged over the cause of their abrupt demise. In THE LAST EXTINCTION, NOVA presents an exclusive in-depth investigation of a bold and controversial new hypothesis, which suggests that a massive impact from space could be the culprit. According to the theory, an incoming comet broke up over North America in a devastating series of explosions, kindling widespread forest fires and wiping out plants, animals, and prehistoric people. The evidence comes from a mysterious black mat" layer discovered at more that fifty sites across the continent. The black mat contains exotic materials-including rare microscopic "nanodiamonds"--that are claimed to be the signature of an extraterrestrial impact. But other scholars question the evidence and argue that ancient hunters armed with a lethal stone weapon-the Clovis spear point--drove the giant beasts into oblivion. Still others believe the unstable climate at the end of the Ice Age was responsible. NOVA explores the dramatic new evidence of a cosmic explosion and the possibility that all three explanations may be correct-that mammoths and mastodons already stressed out by human "overkill" and climate change may have received a fiery coup-de-grace as devastation swept across the continent."
 Tue, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.
This series presents timely, compelling and engaging investigative documentaries that explore the stories and issues of the times.
 Tue, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.
In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
Tue, Feb. 23 at 10 p.m.
Martina McBride and Diana Jones visits the venerable Mountain Stage public radio show- One of country music’s most talented stars performs classic songs made famous by Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn and other Country Music Hall-of-Famers as well as her own hits. The program also features a cameo appearance by Diana Jones, an Americana singer/songwriter whose roots reach deep into Appalachia. .
Wed, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
Episode three tells the story of the peopling of the New World, how land came to define the settling and identity of America and how the guests’ ancestors were part of this history. Viewers learn of Meryl Streep’s eighth great-grandfather who fought in Metacom’s War; records of a land dispute in Spain that forced Eva Longoria's ancestors to leave for the New World in 1603; and Yo-Yo Ma’s Chinese genealogy, which gives insights into the identity that Ma has longed for his whole life.
Wed, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
In the midst of an economic catastrophe and then a world war, the national parks provide a source of much-needed jobs and then much-needed peace; the park idea changes to include new places and new ways of thinking; and in Wyoming, battle lines are drawn along the front of the Teton Range. To battle unemployment in the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the Civilian Conservation Corps, which spawns a golden age" for the parks through major renovation projects. In a groundbreaking study, a young NPS biologist named George Melendez Wright discovers widespread abuses of animal habitats and pushes the service to reform its wildlife policies. Congress narrowly passes a bill to protect the Everglades in Florida as a national park - the first time a park has been created solely to preserve an ecosystem, as opposed to scenic beauty. As America becomes entrenched in World War II, Roosevelt is pressured to open the parks to mining, grazing and lumbering. The president also is subjected to a storm of criticism for expanding the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming by accepting a gift of land secretly purchased by John D. Rockefeller Jr. "
 Wed, Feb. 24 at 8:30 p.m.
For more than 12,000 years, the intermountain West’s native peoples have called the lands known as Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks “home.” This program explores modern indigenous perspectives on these great wilderness areas and explores both the cultural divide that separates modern times from the not-so-distant past and recent efforts by the National Park Service and native peoples to bring these disparate visions into greater harmony.
 Wed, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m.
In July 2009 the largest transcontinental flight of North America by civilian aircraft was attempted in Canada to honor the 100th anniversary of Flight . Over the next 10 days the 100 aircraft would encounter mechanical breakdown , bad weather and wilderness navigation before the trip was over . This is the behind the scenes story of the history and determination of the record breaking flight .
 Wed, Feb. 24 at 10 p.m.
A documentary by Rob Hill and narrated by Barry Corbin, explores this unique individual through a series of interviews, photographs and vintage film footage. Common Sense Films of Wilmington North Carolina has spent eighteen months developing a documentary that captures the spirit of this unique individual. Common Sense Films came together in January of 2002 when Rob Hill and Bryan Mahoney rediscovered this local legend. Nate Panning, having just completed a short film with Rob, joined the team and Scott Davis was asked to oversee the production.
Thu, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
The first half hour of the series continues This Old House. The second half hour, Ask This Old House, features host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook as they address home maintenance and repair questions. Also featured are in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews, "house call" visits, and guest specialists, including master carpenter Norm Abram.
Thu, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m.
Hiking in Boulder -- exploring everything from casinos in Vegas to the red rocks of Moab -- drinking cups of coffee in Seattle - cruising the streets of Portland - roadtripping down the California coast -- not to mention listening to over 40 stories from people who have defined their own paths in life, gave the three friends from Jersey new eyes for their lives.
 Thu, Feb. 25 at 10 p.m.
Annie Erin Clark (born September 28, 1982)[1] is an American multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who performs under the moniker St. Vincent. She was a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens' touring band.
Clark has opened shows for such acts as The National, Television, Arcade Fire, Briertone, Andrew Bird, Jolie Holland, John Vanderslice, Midlake, Tracy + the Plastics, Tuck & Patti, Xiu Xiu, Death Cab for Cutie, Cristina Donà and Grizzly Bear. She currently resides in Manhattan.
Fri, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Fri, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
Fri, Feb. 26 at 9 p.m.
Alabama Public Television presents in-depth coverage of the Alabama Legislature, with a studio inside the Alabama State House and cameras in both chambers. News director Jon Beans and reporter Lori Cummings co-host the program.
Sat, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
Travel into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars.
Sat, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
For more than 50 years, as lead singer for both the Statesmen and the Imperials, Jake Hess' was the voice that everyone revered, admired, and emulated—including Elvis Presley, who listed Jake as his favorite singer. Jake's contagious spirit was adored by young and old alike, making him one of the most beloved people in gospel music. "A Tribute to Jake Hess" offers memorable performances from the Gaither Homecoming series of videos, which contribute to the already rich memories, gracious spirit, and eternal perspective he left us by way of his golden voice. The musical highlights are punctuated by special remembrances by Jake's close friend of many years, Bill Gaither, which adds yet another element of poignancy to this warm, memorable tribute.
 Sat, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m.
Hyacinth suddenly decides to take Daddy out for a picnic in the country, but Daddy equally suddenly decides that he will take her car!
 Sat, Feb. 27 at 10 p.m.
Once a year, the greatest soccer clubs in the world come together to knock heads and grab the glory at the FIFA Club World Championship. Nerves are pushed to the breaking point as those behind the scenes struggle to do their jobs. As the final whistle sounds we'll find out if the unsung heroes pulled off their own personal miracles…or not.
 Sun, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.
Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Giacomo Puccini’s last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless titular Chinese princess, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose arias include the famous “Nessun dorma.” Andris Nelsons conducts. Recorded on November 7, 2009.
Sun, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.
Episode three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States, including a riveting account of life in slavery by Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother, unearthed within the records of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, and Peter Gomes' ancestors, who were freed and supported by Quaker families in Virginia in the late 1700s. Episode four presents fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages, thanks to DNA analysis, including a groundbreaking study linking Professor Gates to a powerful medieval Irish warlord and evidence that Peter Gomes' direct paternal line traces back to a Portuguese Jew who fled the country in the early 1500s to escape the Inquisition.
Sun, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.
In the not so distant past, blacks traveling in to the South had to endure local segregation laws in bus and train stations. When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation in interstate travel unconstitutional, black and white students came together to test that ruling in a movement known as the Freedom Rides. Rhonda Colvin examines the days the movement came to Alabama and interviews witnesses and some of the riders themselves who quickly learned when change is sought, it is not always welcomed.
 Sun, Feb. 28 at 9 p.m.
Filled with romance and humor, this adaptation of the popular John Buchan adventure novel, set on the eve of World War I, stars MASTERPIECE favorite Rupert Penry-Jones (“Persuasion”) as Richard Hannay, a mining engineer caught up in a conspiracy following the death of a British spy found in his apartment.
Mon, March 1 at 7 p.m.
In Madison, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visits a one-of-a-kind Wisconsin wonder with appraiser Noel Barrett: The House on the Rock, built on and around a chimney rock and filled to the rafters by its eccentric owner with antiques and collectibles. Highlights include an intricately carved turn-of-the-century Japanese bamboo sculpture; the happy marriage of Edwardian natural pearl earrings elongated with Art Deco pendants; and a massive oil painting by noted 19th-century California painter Thomas Hill, purchased at a church rummage sale for $25 and valued at $60,000 to $80,000.
 Mon, March 1 at 8 p.m.
Style icon, extravagant hostess, humanitarian, doting mother, trusted political advisor and diplomat. These are the roles we now expect in a First Lady, roles created by President James Madison’s wife, Dolley. Born in relative obscurity before the American Revolution, Dolley’s beauty attracted attention, but it was her political acumen that set her apart in a time when women held no overt political power. As the “first First Lady,” she used her unelected position to legitimize the nation’s new capital, to create a political and social style for the new country and to give Americans a sense of their own national identity. As her successors have done ever since, Dolley Madison adopted social causes of her own, including advocating for children left orphaned by the War of 1812. The film stars Tony Award-winner Eve Best (The Homecoming ; “Nurse Jackie”) as Dolley Madison and Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife ) as James Madison.
Mon, March 1 at 8:30 p.m.
If you decide to retire-or turn to part-time work--should you stay or go"…that is, should you move or stay in the community where you've lived your whole life? Dr. Robert Kane (author of It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care, David Savageau (author of Retirement Places Rated: What You Need to Know to Plan the Retirement You Deserve), and Temple University professor Nancy Henkin discus how Baby Boomers are finding new ways - and places - to retire. Then, journalist and explorer Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. And comedy writer Tom Leopold, whose credits include Seinfeld and Cheers, on why he's one Baby Boomer who is proud to be a member of America's "50th greatest generation.""
 Mon, March 1 at 10:30 p.m.
Seven people, ages 39-63, tell how they cope with new problems. Chris and Bruce start an art gallery after being bored with retirement; Tina and Dan re-organize their lives to become debt free after Dan's near fatal illness; Brigitte and Mac, accept personal and financial risks to find happiness; Michael finds a way to live his dream as a cowboy.
 Tue, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in the public imagination. So, when the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium stopped calling Pluto a planet, director Neil deGrasse Tyson found himself at the center of a firestorm-a firestorm led by angry, Pluto-loving elementary school students. But what is it about this cold, distant rock that captures so many hearts? NOVA joins Tyson as he follows the amazing story of its discovery and the captivating science that surrounds this former planet, including the possibility of finding more Pluto-like planets in the mysterious Kuiper belt-an area of icy rocks at the edge of the solar system. From the scientists trying to classify Pluto to die-hard Pluto-philes," Tyson meets a fascinating cast of characters with just one thing in common: Strong opinions about Pluto. Based on Tyson's book of the same name, Pluto Files is an exciting and entertaining look at the solar system's best-loved non-planet."
 Tue, March 2 at 9 p.m.
Do we have the right to end our lives if life itself becomes unbearable, or when we enter the late-stages of painful, terminal illness? FRONTLINE and Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Zaritsky offer a revealing look at people facing the most difficult decision of their lives.
 Tue, March 2 at 9 p.m.
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
Tue, March 2 at 10 p.m.
Ralph Stanley, Roni Stoneman, Dale Jett -Appalachian music bloodlines don’t run any deeper than the families of the artists featured on this show. Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, who came into a wider public spotlight with his appearance in O Brother Where Art Thou, has been one of America’s most distinct voices since the days when he and his brother Carter performed as the Stanley Brothers. His present Clinch Mountain Boys band includes his son and grandson. The humor and energy of Roni Stoneman, member of the famous Stoneman Family and twenty-year veteran of Hee-Haw, is on display in both her performances and extended interview segments. Grandson of A.P. and Sarah Carter of The Carter Family, Dale Jett carries on a tradition that helped launch American country music.
Wed, March 3 at 7 p.m.
Elizabeth Alexander, Mario Batali, Stephen Colbert, Louise Erdrich, Malcolm Gladwell, Yo-Yo Ma, Mike Nichols, Queen Noor, Eva Longoria, Meryl Streep and Kristi Yamaguchi Join Harvard Scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. As He Attempts to Find Out: What Made America? –
What made America? What makes us? These two questions are at the heart of the new PBS series FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Building on the success of his series AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES (called by The New York Times “the most exciting and stirring documentary on any subject to appear on television in a long time”) and AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. turns again to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 11 renowned Americans.
Wed, March 3 at 8 p.m.
A stubborn iconoclast fights a lonely battle on behalf of a species nearly everyone hates; America's Last Frontier" becomes a testing ground for the future of the park idea; and in unprecedented numbers, American families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of the parks to the next generation. Following World War II, the parks are overwhelmed as visitation reaches 62 million people a year. A new billion-dollar campaign - Mission 66 - is created to build facilities and infrastructure that can accommodate the flood of visitors. A biologist named Alfred Murie introduces the revolutionary notion that predatory animals, which are still hunted, deserve the same protection as other wildlife. In Florida, Lancelot Jones, the grandson of a slave, refuses to sell to developers his family's property on a string of unspoiled islands in Biscayne Bay and instead sells it to the federal government to be protected as a national monument. In the late 1970s, President Jimmy Carter creates an uproar in Alaska when he sets aside 56 million acres of land for preservation - the largest expansion of protected land in history. In 1995, wolves are re-established in Yellowstone, making the world's first national park a little more like what it once was. "
 Wed, March 3 at 9 p.m.
Directed by Academy Award© winning director and cinematographer Haskell Wexler, this is the film of a truly unique event Ian Ruskin performing his one-man play to a packed house of 1000 longshore workers in San Pedro, California. The result, with appearances by Elliott Gould, Edward Asner and members of ILWU Local 13, and with music by Jackson Browne, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Tim Reynolds, Ciro Hurtado, and others (including the world premiere of Woody Guthrie’s song about Harry, sung by his granddaughter Sarah Lee Guthrie) is an inspiring story. It is an intimate exploration of the life and times of this extraordinary man a hero or the devil incarnate, it all depends on your point of view full of the high drama and biting humor that ran through his life. And it is a springboard into understanding the parallel issues globalization, global responsibilities, wars on terrorism, surveillance and privacy, and the widening gap between rich and poor that we face today.
This play is a human portrayal of Bridge's passion, struggles and wicked sense of humor. It features Bridges' own words, from his rallying speeches of the 1930s and his electrifying testimony at his trials to the words of his contemporaries.
 Thu, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Celtic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe, with violinist Mairead Nesbitt, perform at Ireland’s historic Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. The musical repertoire ranges from spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhran pieces to lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions. In addition to the six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, a film orchestra, the Discovery Gospel Choir, the Extreme Rhythm Drummers and a bagpipe ensemble join Celtic Woman for this event.
 Thu, March 4 at 9 p.m.
Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! is the group's most ambitious project to date. Filmed in front of a live studio audience in Toronto, Celtic Thunder has delivered a spectacular show that will enchant and amaze their PBS fans. Staged on a set" that measures 130 foot long by 47 foot wide, there is nothing small about this production. A grand piano sits on a bandstand, twinkling lights overlook a luscious green lawn with a white marble fountain and romantic park bench, and men in tuxedos, top hats and tails all reflect the romance and nostalgia of times gone by. "
 Thu, March 4 at 10 p.m.
Many complicated and opposing and controversial viewpoints are often presented about Africa.
Perhaps because of this, Africa is one of the most fertile grounds in our modern age for new, fresh
and exciting exploration.
The AfroPoP series is a celebration of the cultural and historical growth that has occurred in the last
generation with films tailored to a world audience from insightful, artful and often unique local
perspectives. These films were carefully selected to portray a more balanced view of Africa than
you’ll get on the nightly news and to provide fuel for what must be a global conversation on the
present day realities and contemporary lifestyles of Africans, both on the continent and in the
Diaspora.
Co-presented with American Public Television, hosted by Idris Elba, AfroPop is a series of six, one
hour documentaries scheduled for broadcast on public television June 2008.
 Fri, March 5 at 7 p.m.
Find out the latest news from the nation's Capitol from the insiders who know how Washington works.
Fri, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Fri, March 5 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
 Sat, March 6 at 6 p.m.
The special includes over 30 favorite songs and musical numbers, plus a special medley of 25 more songs in the final act, all performed on stage at the Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri. The special reunion concert was recorded before large crowds of enthusiastic, longtime fans who traveled across the country from all 50 states to be a part of the historic event. The concert received standing ovations too numerous to count.
Highlights of the program include the first-time-ever performance by Bobby Burgess and his three dancing partners, Barbara Boylan, Cissy King and Elaine Balden, and an exuberant piano duet by Jo Ann Castle and veteran virtuoso, Big Tiny Little. Also included are exciting numbers by The Lennon Sisters, Pete Fountain, Tom Netherton, Anacani, Myron Floren and Guy Hovis and Ralna English, in one of their rare performances together on stage.
Sat, March 6 at 7 p.m.
Travel into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars.
 Sat, March 6 at 9 p.m.
Filmed just eight months after the Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show," THE T.A.M.I. SHOW, short for Teen Age Music International, introduced rock 'n' soul youth culture to America in the first concert movie of the rock era. One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hit-makers in their prime.
 Sun, March 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Nutrition researcher, Neal Barnard, MD provides groundbreaking research for turning back the clock on diabetes and other medical conditions through a low-fat vegan diet.
 Sun, March 7 at 8 p.m.
Growing & Protecting Your Money in Turbulent Times
 Sun, March 7 at 8 p.m.
For centuries, England has gloried in the epic legend of King Richard the Lionhearted and his struggle to save Christendom's holiest city—Jerusalem—from the clutches of its Muslim conqueror Salah Al-din (Saladin). Using original Muslim and Christian sources and interviews with experts from both the East and West, this drama-documentary challenges the popular view of both Richard and Saladin, re-assessing their relationship and re-evaluating their war, the Third Crusade. Both men were driven by a quest for power and fame, and both showed kindness and cruelty in equal measure. Filmed in the Middle East, this program journeys back 800 years to tell the story that defined religious conflict for centuries to come and transformed Richard and Saladin into legends. Colin Salmon narrates.
 Mon, March 8 at 7 p.m.
On May 15, 1987 a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence that Chet Atkins had on their lives and careers. The program was taped live before a studio audience at Neeley Auditorium on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Appropriately, this venue is just blocks away from Music Row, the two streets Chet made famous with his virtuoso guitar playing, visionary producing and incredible mind for music business. When Chet strikes the first notes of Deep Thumb Blues," you will be sucked in by his infectious attitude and amazing playing. His love for performing comes shining through and you can immediately see why he was one of the most revered musicians of his day. An amazing lineup of guest stars takes the stage to pay tribute including Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more! "
Mon, March 8 at 8:30 p.m.
How do different communities treat their older populations? Dr. Jerry C. Johnson, senior fellow at Penn's Institute on Aging; Melvin Delgado, professor of social work at Boston University; and Giang T. Nguyen, assistant professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania enlighten us about the many ways we age in a diverse society. Then, Dr. Linda Fried, Dean and Professor of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School Public Health, on what American needs to do right now from a public policy perspective to deal with the coming wave of aging Baby boomers. And bestselling author Linda Fairstein on how her two careers came together for a very happy ending.
 Mon, March 8 at 8:30 p.m.
This special features performances from Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas. Minnie Driver serves as musical host.
The special will also include footage from Steve Martin’s Ryman Auditorium concert, Krauss and Robert Plant’s CMT Crossroads special and Madeleine Peyroux’s 2009 concert in Los Angeles.
Mon, March 8 at 10:30 p.m.
Seven people, ages 30-70, relate their personal problems, challenges, and solutions. Julie and Don start an Alpaca Ranch after he is replaced" by a younger employee; Larry, a cancer survivor, teaches bridge and "cooking for company" to the blind; Jo, and her twin daughters, start a health food store and work together; Patricia, loses a loved one and starts a new career. "
 Tue, March 9 at 7 p.m.
During the 1950s, one performer challenged Elvis Presley in chart-topping hits — Pat Boone. Instantly recognizable for his silky, smooth singing voice, charming good looks and iconic white bucks, Boone had 38 top 40 hits, starred in movies, became a best-selling author and, from 1957 to 1961, hosted “The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom,” a weekly network television musical variety show. Boone stars in his first PBS special, featuring memorable performances from that hit series. Performers include Mel Torme, the Mills Brothers, Frankie Avalon, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Count Basie and Nat “King” Cole.
 Tue, March 9 at 8:30 p.m.
After performing more than 55,000 brain imaging studies, it is clear to me that if you want a better body, the first place to start is by having a better brain.
This program offers you a revolutionary new way to get and keep the body you have always wanted and reveals two of the major secrets why most diets don’t work.
 Tue, March 9 at 9 p.m.
Acclaimed tunesmiths all, Lyle Lovett and his friends Guy Clark, John Hiatt and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS.
 Wed, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed artists The Priests perform a special concert at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, England. Performing inspirational classics such as Amazing Grace", "You Raise Me Up" and "You'll never Walk Alone" the Priests recorded this amazing concert live in front of an audience of more than 2000 people."
 Wed, March 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Pulitzer-prize winning author Malachy McCourt (of the Angela's Ashes McCourt family) writes and produces this warm and nostalgic parade of Irish favorites from the past. The archival program will focus on Ireland's most beloved ballads and folk songs, performed by some of the world's greatest vocalists.
 Wed, March 10 at 9 p.m.
TIME TEAM AMERICA goes in search of our nation's mysterious roots at Roanoke Island. In 1586 the English sent the first group of hardy, hopeful colonists to make a go of it in the New World. But when English ships returned with supplies just three years later, they found the settlement empty and colonists gone. The colonists had left behind only one clue: the word Croatan carved in the gatepost of their fort. It took 20 years for the stunned English to establish another settlement in America. The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains one of the most chilling and maddening questions of American history. TIME TEAM AMERICA spends three days at Fort Raleigh in hot pursuit of archaeological evidence that will put the ghost of Roanoke to rest, and establish where the first colony in America was actually located.
 Wed, March 10 at 10 p.m.
The Chisholm Trail - In the decades following the Civil War, more than six million cattle were herded from Texas to the railhead in Kansas in one of the greatest known migrations of animals. These 19th-century cattle drives along the so-called Chisholm Trail lifted the state out of post-Civil War poverty, provided much needed food to the cities of the East and gave birth to the legend of the American cowboy. In the small town of Donna, Texas, near the Mexican border, a historic marker declares that the famous trail ran through this area, yet many dispute the idea that the trail ever made it this far south. A local historian wants to set the record straight. HISTORY DETECTIVES heads to the heart of Texas to help solve a local mystery and shed light on this key chapter in American history. Harry Houdini Poster - A Chicago man was replacing roof insulation in his home when he realized that the old material contained scores of old posters for a "Harry Houdini" magic show. The theater where the performance allegedly took place no longer exists. The contributor is eager to determine the poster's authenticity as well as to learn what kind of show Houdini was performing in Chicago. Houdini built his reputation on elaborate tricks and illusions. In later years, he devoted portions of his stage acts to questioning the spiritualists and clairvoyants who claimed they could contact the dead. HISTORY DETECTIVES ventures to New York City and Las Vegas to peer behind the magician's veil and examine the final chapter in Houdini's career. Mckinley Casket Flag - A Battle Ground, Washington, man has a flag that he claims once draped the casket of U.S. President William McKinley. The 25th president was assassinated in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. The contributor says the purported McKinley flag was given to his great-grandfather, Charles Kennedy, who served as McKinley's bodyguard. HISTORY DETECTIVES travels to Cincinnati and Canton, Ohio, to investigate McKinley's legacy through the eyes of his supporters and detractors.
Thu, March 11 at 7 p.m.
Filmed just eight months after the Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show," THE T.A.M.I. SHOW, short for Teen Age Music International, introduced rock 'n' soul youth culture to America in the first concert movie of the rock era. One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hit-makers in their prime.
 Thu, March 11 at 9 p.m.
Vai Da Capo, is a powerful new tenor group made up of Grammy award-winning opera singers and stage performers, Nmon Ford, Joseph Guyton, and Colin Eaton, and made it’s world broadcast premiere on WLIW21 Dec 5th . This sweeping special performance, Vai Da Capo, Songs of Delight, was shot in one of the few surviving rococo-style theaters in the world, on the grounds of Germany’s picturesque Schwetzingen Castle. The group was joined by the legendary Patti Austin, and performed pop hits of the 70’s and 80’s, such as Michael Jackson’s “I’ll Be There,” Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, and Bill Withers’ “Lean On Me.”
Fri, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Fri, March 12 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
Sat, March 13 at 7 p.m.
Get ready for WIRED SCIENCE, a new one-hour television series that imports the DNA of Wired, the pre-eminent science/technology magazine, into a fast-paced and timely television series and website. WIRED SCIENCE brings Wired magazine's breakout journalism, great design and irreverent attitude to the screen and Internet with fun, fascinating and thought-provoking features. Tune in for the latest stories in sci/tech and their impact on culture, communication, entertainment, politics and business. The pilot episode takes viewers into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Viewers will meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars. Science, technology, adventure and innovation - they're all on WIRED SCIENCE.
 Sat, March 13 at 8 p.m.
This 40-minute special will feature hilarious Britcom clips, from the classics to great new scenes from series specials released since the very successful original PBS special, Funny Ladies of British Comedy. The program will look at a wide variety of female talents who have endeared themselves to audiences across America. Well-known British actor Penelope Keith, known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born is the program host.
 Sat, March 13 at 9 p.m.
This program is a retrospect into Daniel O'Donnell's life and career with never before seen videos, song performances, Daniel commentary and more!
Sat, March 13 at 10 p.m.
TIME TEAM AMERICA goes in search of our nation's mysterious roots at Roanoke Island. In 1586 the English sent the first group of hardy, hopeful colonists to make a go of it in the New World. But when English ships returned with supplies just three years later, they found the settlement empty and colonists gone. The colonists had left behind only one clue: the word Croatan carved in the gatepost of their fort. It took 20 years for the stunned English to establish another settlement in America. The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains one of the most chilling and maddening questions of American history. TIME TEAM AMERICA spends three days at Fort Raleigh in hot pursuit of archaeological evidence that will put the ghost of Roanoke to rest, and establish where the first colony in America was actually located.
Sun, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
On May 15, 1987 a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence that Chet Atkins had on their lives and careers. The program was taped live before a studio audience at Neeley Auditorium on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Appropriately, this venue is just blocks away from Music Row, the two streets Chet made famous with his virtuoso guitar playing, visionary producing and incredible mind for music business. When Chet strikes the first notes of Deep Thumb Blues," you will be sucked in by his infectious attitude and amazing playing. His love for performing comes shining through and you can immediately see why he was one of the most revered musicians of his day. An amazing lineup of guest stars takes the stage to pay tribute including Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more! "
 Sun, March 14 at 8 p.m.
From the late 1940s ’til the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” This installment in the MY MUSIC series presents classic song performances from 1963-1968. From the Beatles’ American television debut to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances — no plate spinners or dancing elephants — that evoke the spirit of that decade’s youth movement.
 Sun, March 14 at 8 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of America's fastest growing religions, and its influence circles the globe. The church has 11 million members today and over half of them live outside the U.S. Yet the birth of Mormonism and its history is one of America's great neglected narratives. This four-hour documentary brings together FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in their first co-production to provide a searching portrait of this fascinating but often misunderstood religion. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney (Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope"), the film explores the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the Mormons' story as told through interviews with leaders and members of the church, with leading writers and historians and with supporters and critics of the Mormon faith. "
 Mon, March 15 at 7 p.m.
The five Brown siblings, all Juilliard-trained pianists, have taken the music world by storm with their inventive interpretations of classical, jazz and standards. The Browns are exciting to hear — and watch — on their own, but even more exciting as they take the stage at once and play as a passionate quintet.
Mon, March 15 at 8:30 p.m.
Therapists Iris Cornelius and Joshua Coleman and author Allan Zullo (The Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting) discuss how Baby Boomers are redefining what being a grandparent is all about. Then, a conversation with Dr. Dennis McCullough, author of My Mother, Your Mother: Embracing Slow Medicine, the Compassionate Approach to Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones. And journalist Juan Williams (NPR, Fox News) struggles to determine just how old he is in the eyes of others.
 Mon, March 15 at 8:30 p.m.
This new public television special features the best performances from the Grammy-nominated rock 'n' soul duo's much anticipated concert, featuring sing-along hits such as "Maneater," "Private Eyes," "Rich Girl," "Sara Smile," "Kiss On My List," "She's Gone," "One on One," "You Make My Dreams," and more.
 Tue, March 16 at 7 p.m.
This Big Band" retrospective features the songs that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes vintage live, rare and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall ("Hollywood Squares") hosts."
 Tue, March 16 at 9 p.m.
Following Up on 2005's pledge hit Motown - The Early Years", My Music presents more great Motown memories with a definitive DVD collection from Hittsville, USA. This made for pledge special focuses on archival hits and rare interviews from five Motown Legends: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Marvin Gaye. "
 Tue, March 16 at 9 p.m.
& veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically lauded album The Scene of the Crime , followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.
Tue, March 16 at 10 p.m.
The Del McCoury Band plus Paul Thorn and the incomparable Jessi Colter on the next Mountain Stage with Larry Groce- Del McCoury’s unmistakable tenor vocals guide his tight, high-energy band through the best of contemporary bluegrass music. Paul Thorn, Tupelo Mississippi’s second most famous singer, mixes a strong sense of humor with his southern fried tunes and Jessi Colter is a veteran of the Outlaw Country movement with her late husband Waylon Jennings.
Wed, March 17 at 7 p.m.
Pulitzer-prize winning author Malachy McCourt (of the Angela's Ashes McCourt family) writes and produces this warm and nostalgic parade of Irish favorites from the past. The archival program will focus on Ireland's most beloved ballads and folk songs, performed by some of the world's greatest vocalists.
Wed, March 17 at 8:30 p.m.
Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! is the group's most ambitious project to date. Filmed in front of a live studio audience in Toronto, Celtic Thunder has delivered a spectacular show that will enchant and amaze their PBS fans. Staged on a set" that measures 130 foot long by 47 foot wide, there is nothing small about this production. A grand piano sits on a bandstand, twinkling lights overlook a luscious green lawn with a white marble fountain and romantic park bench, and men in tuxedos, top hats and tails all reflect the romance and nostalgia of times gone by. "
Wed, March 17 at 9 p.m.
TIME TEAM AMERICA wades into the swamps of South Carolina to find the truth about North America's first human inhabitants. Experts debate about when people first came to this land. Did they follow big game across the continent 15,000 years ago or did they arrive much, much earlier? TIME TEAM AMERICA has just three days to search out evidence that could shed light on the controversy. What they find could rock the archaeological world. Along the way, they glimpse what life was like in North America 15,000 years ago, and what may have happened to the continent's first people.
Wed, March 17 at 10 p.m.
Wartime Baseball - A Seattle man has a baseball, given to him by his father, that is autographed by baseball icon Dizzy Dean. The ball is dated July 12, 1944, and his father claims he played catcher in a wartime ballgame that brought together two legendary pitchers: Dizzy Dean and Negro League star Satchel Paige. It seems far-fetched that an Air Force Staff Sergeant could have shared the field with these two sports heroes, especially in an era when both the military and baseball were segregated. HISTORY DETECTIVES travels to Washington State, Indiana and Illinois to investigate whether the autographed ball could be evidence of the influence of America's national pastime on racial integration. Confederate Eyeglass - A contributor in Terre Haute, Indiana, has a tiny brass eyeglass that, when peered through, reveals an image of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. The owner believes miniature "Davis" eyeglass pieces were a wartime adornment of confederate supporters in the North who used these objects to secretly identify themselves to one another. HISTORY DETECTIVES travels to New York and Virginia to examine the intricacies of microphotography and the truth behind a possible sympathizer "secret handshake." Howard Hughes' Invention - In the early morning hours of June 1st, 1909, Howard Hughes Sr. packed a secret invention into the trunk of his car and drove off into the Texas plains. At an oil well near Goose Creek, Texas, a crew of workers watched in awe as Hughes showed off his new creation: a twin-cone roller rock bit that would ultimately allow oilmen around the world to tap into previously unreachable oil reserves. But was it in fact Hughes who invented this device? A man in San Jose, California, has a letter that he believes will prove his grandfather deserves credit for the invention. HISTORY DETECTIVES travels to McMinnville, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, to explore the mysteries of the Texas oil industry and the Howard Hughes dynasty.
Thu, March 18 at 7 p.m.
After performing more than 55,000 brain imaging studies, it is clear to me that if you want a better body, the first place to start is by having a better brain.
This program offers you a revolutionary new way to get and keep the body you have always wanted and reveals two of the major secrets why most diets don’t work.
Thu, March 18 at 9 p.m.
On May 15, 1987 a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence that Chet Atkins had on their lives and careers. The program was taped live before a studio audience at Neeley Auditorium on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Appropriately, this venue is just blocks away from Music Row, the two streets Chet made famous with his virtuoso guitar playing, visionary producing and incredible mind for music business. When Chet strikes the first notes of Deep Thumb Blues," you will be sucked in by his infectious attitude and amazing playing. His love for performing comes shining through and you can immediately see why he was one of the most revered musicians of his day. An amazing lineup of guest stars takes the stage to pay tribute including Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more! "
Thu, March 18 at 10 p.m.
Many complicated and opposing and controversial viewpoints are often presented about Africa.
Perhaps because of this, Africa is one of the most fertile grounds in our modern age for new, fresh
and exciting exploration.
The AfroPoP series is a celebration of the cultural and historical growth that has occurred in the last
generation with films tailored to a world audience from insightful, artful and often unique local
perspectives. These films were carefully selected to portray a more balanced view of Africa than
you’ll get on the nightly news and to provide fuel for what must be a global conversation on the
present day realities and contemporary lifestyles of Africans, both on the continent and in the
Diaspora.
Co-presented with American Public Television, hosted by Idris Elba, AfroPop is a series of six, one
hour documentaries scheduled for broadcast on public television June 2008.
Fri, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
This Emmy award-winning weekly newsmagazine engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. David Brancaccio pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans.
Fri, March 19 at 8 p.m.
Bringing back the landmark PBS series that first aired 35 years ago, Bill Moyers Journal will be reinvented for the 21st century to reflect the new challenges facing journalism and the issues confronting democracy. As always with a Moyers project on PBS, this one will be on mission, timely, and important.
The goal is to enrich the conversation of democracy with fresh and original voices-perspectives seldom available anywhere else on television-that reflect a diversity of wisdom, experience, and insight. Each week in a one-hour broadcast, BILL MOYERS JOURNAL will feature produced analysis of vital issues, strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media, as well as debates on public issues and documentary specials.
Sat, March 20 at 7 p.m.
Get ready for WIRED SCIENCE, a new one-hour television series that imports the DNA of Wired, the pre-eminent science/technology magazine, into a fast-paced and timely television series and website. WIRED SCIENCE brings Wired magazine's breakout journalism, great design and irreverent attitude to the screen and Internet with fun, fascinating and thought-provoking features. Tune in for the latest stories in sci/tech and their impact on culture, communication, entertainment, politics and business. The pilot episode takes viewers into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Viewers will meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars. Science, technology, adventure and innovation - they're all on WIRED SCIENCE.
Sat, March 20 at 10 p.m.
TIME TEAM AMERICA wades into the swamps of South Carolina to find the truth about North America's first human inhabitants. Experts debate about when people first came to this land. Did they follow big game across the continent 15,000 years ago or did they arrive much, much earlier? TIME TEAM AMERICA has just three days to search out evidence that could shed light on the controversy. What they find could rock the archaeological world. Along the way, they glimpse what life was like in North America 15,000 years ago, and what may have happened to the continent's first people.
Sun, March 21 at 8 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of America's fastest growing religions, and its influence circles the globe. The church has 11 million members today and over half of them live outside the U.S. Yet the birth of Mormonism and its history are one of America's great neglected narratives. This four-hour documentary brings together FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in their first co-production to provide a searching portrait of this fascinating but often misunderstood religion. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney (Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope"), the film explores the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the Mormons' story as told through interviews with leaders and members of the church, with leading writers and historians and with supporters and critics of the Mormon faith. (Part 2 of 2)"
Mon, March 22 at 8:30 p.m.
While some crumble in the face of adversity, others survive and even thrive - what makes them different? Mayo Clinic physician and cancer survivor Stephen Kopecky; Kate Braestrup, author of Here if You Need Me, the story of surviving widowhood; and clinical psychologist Cheryl Gore-Felton explain how survivors bounce back from crisis. Then, Rutgers women's basketball head coach Vivian Stringer sits down to discuss her own survivor story, and how she mentors the younger generation. And Michael Gates Gill, a former advertising executive, on how he lost his job, marriage-and his health-but still found happiness working behind the counter at Starbucks.
 Tue, March 23 at 9 p.m.
Singer/songwriter/pianist Norah Jones returns to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage, showcasing both old favorites and songs from her recent best-selling album, Not Too Late.
 Thu, March 25 at 10 p.m.
Women across the Arab world are redefining their role as leaders in Islam. VEILED VOICES investigates the world of Muslim women religious leaders through the eyes of these three women in Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt. Shot over the course of two years, VEILED VOICES reveals a world rarely documented, exploring both the public and private lives of these women. The stories featured in the film give insight into how Muslim women are now increasingly willing to challenge the status quo from within their religion, promoting Islam as a powerful force for positive transformation in the world. Each triumphs over difficult challenges as they carve out a space to lead – both in Islam and in their communities.
VEILED VOICES profiles three influential women – along with their families and the communities they serve: Ghina Hammoud in Lebanon; Dr. Su’ad Saleh in Egypt; and Huda al-Habash in Syria.
Sat, March 27 at 7 p.m.
Get ready for WIRED SCIENCE, a new one-hour television series that imports the DNA of Wired, the pre-eminent science/technology magazine, into a fast-paced and timely television series and website. WIRED SCIENCE brings Wired magazine's breakout journalism, great design and irreverent attitude to the screen and Internet with fun, fascinating and thought-provoking features. Tune in for the latest stories in sci/tech and their impact on culture, communication, entertainment, politics and business. The pilot episode takes viewers into the world of meteorite hunters, where space, commerce and art intersect; to Yellowstone National Park to harvest viruses; and underwater to find NEEMO, NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. Viewers will meet rocket-belt builders, stem cell explorers and learn about racing-fast electric cars. Science, technology, adventure and innovation - they're all on WIRED SCIENCE.
 Sun, March 28 at 7 p.m.
More than fifty writers - including literary stars such as James Dickey, John Barth, Peter Taylor, Ray Bradbury, Shirley Ann Grau and Anne Rivers Siddons - have discussed their work on Bookmark during the past several years on Alabama Public Television. Host for the program is Don Noble, an English professor from the University of Alabama.
Mon, March 29 at 8:30 p.m.
You may be fed up with your current weight, or dismayed by the effects of getting older. Maybe you're looking to change careers, or already have a great career, but no life! Maybe there's just something missing from your life, and you don't know what. I also get visitors who are coaches and fitness professionals who want help upgrading their skills and careers!
Tue, March 30 at 9 p.m.
Ben Harper debuts his new band Relentless7 with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies For Dark Times.
Tue, March 30 at 10 p.m.
Host Larry Groce welcomes Arlo Guthrie and The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour to the Mountain Stage- America’s first family of folk music takes the stage to deliver old and new original songs as well as many of Woody Guthrie’s best loved classics. Arlo is joined by his son, Abe, daughter, Sarah Lee, and son-in-law, Johnny Irion. The program features extended candid interview segments with Arlo, who speaks his mind about his father’s legacy, the value of music and the music business.
Wed, March 31 at 9 p.m.
TIME TEAM AMERICA heads to the picturesque and remote canyons of southern Utah to examine what remains of the Fremont Indians who vanished 1,000 years ago. The Fremont stashed their food in clay granaries high on the cliffs of these canyons. They entered their underground homes through a hole in the ceiling, and they decorated rock walls with petroglyphs that remain a mystery to this day. Utah's state archaeologist calls in TIME TEAM AMERICA to examine some of the most pristine and puzzling archaeology in the United States. The team probes the ground, scales the cliffs, and learns what life was like in these canyons a thousand years ago.
Wed, March 31 at 10 p.m.
SURVIVOR CAMERA: A woman in Boynton Beach, Florida has an antique camera she inherited from her uncle, a Polish Jew who survived the Holocaust. Adolf Fingrut stayed behind when his family members left Poland in the 1920's. His niece wants to know which of two conflicting family stories is true: did Uncle Adolf survive the Holocaust by going into hiding with the help of his gentile girlfriend, or did he take photographs for the Nazis with this camera? During World War II, some Jewish photographers faced the horrific dilemma of working with the Nazis in documenting their atrocities or going to the death camps. HISTORY DETECTIVES will be in New York to investigate how Adolf Fingrut kept one step ahead of death and shed light on the existential nightmare of survival during wartime. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LETTER: A man from Laurel, Maryland owns a mysterious letter that was written in 1942. It's a tribute addressed to his grandmother on the occasion of his grandfather Herbert Wallace's death, acknowledging Mr. Wallace's support for the organization Alcoholics Anonymous. "We of the A.A. Group have never had a better friend, nor a stauncher one, than Herb when the going was hard," the note states. It is signed by a man named Bill Wilson. The contributor does not believe that his grandfather was an alcoholic, so is curious to learn how the supposedly sober, well-heeled customs attorney was involved in the early days of one of the most miraculous social movements of the modern era. HISTORY DETECTIVES searches New York's Westchester County, Brooklyn and Manhattan for personal insight into a movement that has changed the lives of millions worldwide and helped shape society's attitudes about alcoholism. TALLAHASSEE MYSTERY CROSS: About 15 years ago, archeologists at the Mission San Luis in Tallahassee, Florida made an astonishing discovery. In the process of excavating several hundred bodies at the site of this 17th century Spanish mission, they unearthed a beautiful and undamaged glass-like cross. The current Chief of the Apalachee Tribe says his ancestors once lived near the mission, but fled when British forces raided in the early 1700s. He wants to confirm whether the cross was made centuries ago by his own ancestors. HISTORY DETECTIVES journeys to Florida to examine the Spanish efforts to proselytize among native tribes and explore the fusing of native and Christian ideologies and symbols into a unique version of New World Catholicism.
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