Antonia and Josefina formulate a plan to intimidate Eloisa, hoping this will cause Gaspar to return to Bormann's daughter. Meanwhile, Pedro Ramirez is tracking down his brother's thief, but things don't go as planned.
The new West is land of unprecedented opportunity. In less than a century, millions of prospectors rush to gold fields. Boomtowns appear overnight and a transcontinental railroad, built through mountains of solid granite, allow travelers to cross the country in only seven days. It is a century of ambition, greed, fame, and fortune. Of economic engines and technological marvels that change the country and the world.
Holly Jackson sits with award-winning author Taylor Brown to discuss his novel Rednecks. Set during the historic Battle of Blair Mountain, Brown explores the courage and humanity of those who fought for workers' rights while navigating violence and the realities of life in coalfields. Brown shares his research, the stories that inspired characters and his approach to bringing history to life.
Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL is the largest solar powered town in the world. With nearly 1000 acre solar farm, they are able to power a town that will someday house 50,000 people. Built to surpass the most stringent environmental standards the town has been able to withstand the force of major hurricanes making it one of the most resilient residential communities.
This week on ON STORY, we're joined by comedian and writer Jen Statsky, who will take us inside the writers room of the hit comedy Hacks, from pitching the original concept, to developing the rich relationship between the show's two conflicting protagonists.
This episode features the award-winning short film "Jazz Proclamation. "
This week's episode features the raw blues of St. Louis artist Johnny Long, a spotlight on acclaimed singersongwriter Darrell Scott, and a festive visit to Roan Valley Tree Farm, where families have chosen their Christmas trees for more than 60 years.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Guest: Melat Kiros. Why is democratic socialism gaining momentum? Colorado House candidate Melat Kiros makes the case, defends her criticism of Israel, and argues for a smaller Pentagon budget.
Women are rising on the walls of Austin, Texas. From portraits of trailblazers to spiritual images of empowerment, murals are celebrating women. Come face-to-face with the Austin murals honoring women and the artists that are creating them.
Jay, Albie, Huggy, and the Peps are exercising and want to add music to their workout, but Albie and Huggy can't agree on a song until they meet a band that uses voting to pick their songs; Albie uses Rosie's camera to take funny pictures of friends that Rosie worries might be embarrassing, so she introduces Albie to a street photographer who shows how to highlight her friends' best qualities.
Elmo tries to win a race but when he feels annoyed and tired, he learns that eating healthy food will give him energy. Elmo eats his sandwich, feels better, and ready to race! Meanwhile, Cookie Monster tries to eat the sandwich for himself!
While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. / Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick! (If he can get it to work, that is).
Gameshow Gator wants to make up a new game everybody can play. The pals help him find a way to include everyone./Nothing is going right for Panda this morning, and Donkey gets some bad news. They remind each other that they can cheer themselves up.
Rosie and Javi are ready for a pirate adventure, but wherever they go has rules that keep them from playing how they want. At their first Fun Club meeting, each member picks a job, but Rosie doesn't know what her job should be.
After Junior gets his tonsils taken out, he's worried he'll never be able to roar like a dinosaur ever again. To make him feel better, Alma tells him a music-filled story about a magical place called Oz. There, a girl who needs to get home, a Juniorsaurus who wants a big roar, an artist with no inspiration, and a person who is the world's greatest everything except for the world's greatest friend, journey to ask the Rubber Band Wizard for help. Will she have the answers they need?
When Digit heads off alone to dispose of the powerful Network Interface Card (NIC), calamity strikes. A sinister cyvulture steals the NIC right out from under Digit's beak and gives it to Hacker! At a secret location on the Northern Frontier, Hacker uses the NIC to power up his dastardly Transformatron and transforms himself so he can slip into Control Central and replace Motherboard. To find the Transformatron and reverse its power, the CyberSquad must discover how an object can be pinpointed using two straight lines - before Hacker takes over Cyberspace forever!
Find out how the issues of the day - the state budget, health care, education, the environment, transportation, and more - impact citizens and communities throughout Washington. The Impact features interviews and profiles with the policy experts who make the decisions in Olympia and the people who are impacted back home.
In RICK STEVES' TASTY EUROPE, travel expert and globetrotter Rick Steves eats his merry way through Europe. One delightful taste at a time, he shows how food is a prime ingredient in what defines cultures all across the Continent. Join Rick as he slurps seasonal raw herring in Holland and then savors a farm-to-table country feast with a noble family in Tuscany. Rick and his team then drink some local firewater during the salad course in Bulgaria, and enjoy the elegant simplicity of steak tartare and foie gras in the garden of a French chateau. From dining al fresco in Rome, to joining the locals on a Madrid pub crawl, to learning the secrets of a wine lover's enoteca in Verona, Rick learns that slowing down to truly appreciate what you eat is an essential part of any great travel experience. With this special, the welcomes are warm, the kitchens are jammin' and the tables are set .. and you are an honored guest. Sure, there are a lot of calories - but they're far from empty, and you'll never forget this progressive feast.
Celebrate Kristofferson in a 2016 concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Lady A, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker and Hank Williams Jr.
On April 20, 2012, music stars and friends gathered in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the life of Johnny Cash, marking his 80th birthday. The concert took place at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody. The standing-room-only event not only paid tribute to Cash and his music but also to his roots and heritage. Performances included GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY nominated musicians Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson, alongside an all-star band led by GRAMMY Award-winning Don Was, featuring Buddy Miller, Kenny Aronoff, Ian McLagan, and Greg Leisz.
Dive into the world of science, health, technology, and environmental issues making headlines each week, hosted by PBS News Hour's William Brangham, with in-depth discussions featuring leading experts and professionals.
If travel changes you then traveling to space changes you completely. We explore the overview effect in which people who travel to space develop a new perspective on what it means to call Earth home. We meet the educators, entrepreneurs and rocket scientists taking the next generation of men and women into the cosmos and learn about the unique ways they will get them there.
This week, host Amy Traverso explores the charming town of Norway in western Maine and heads for a peak foliage hike in the nearby White Mountains with photographer Cait Bourgeault. At Sherman Farm in New Hampshire, host Richard Wiese meets master pumpkin sculptor Moe Auger to learn his best tips for carving a prize-winning pumpkin.
Hermene Hartman speaks with nouveau chefs who have helped make Chicago a restaurant town, sparking a renaissance. Our guests are Chef Royce of Soul Prime, Emani Roberts of Brulee, Tiffany Abrams of Soul Food Lounge, and Xavier Vance of Southern Chicago. The chefs have brought new eateries to communities with a touch of soul, helping Chicago earn the title of "Best Big City" from readers of Conde Nast Traveler for the 9th consecutive year.
The six families get to work on homework assigned by their coaches. They also use The Opportunity Finder to identify help from nonprofits in their communities.
What would a county fair be without "Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon"? On this show from 1975 you'll hear "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", Arthur Duncan invites everyone to "Meet Me In St. Louis", and everyone agrees "There's Something About A Hometown Band".
VINTAGE VESSELS visits a classic boat show in Port Carling Ontario where we meet up with owners of some classic boats, like a 1902 Lozier Launch, a 1927 Minette-Shields, a 1956 Shepherd Runabout. Then we visit the Peter Breen Antique & Classic Boat company where Peter and his son JeRery show us around their shop.
It's Christmas in the beautiful town of Sainte Victoire, lights are twinkling, and choirs are singing. Jean is looking forward to spending it with her new friends.
Patience returns to help tackle crimes in York. When new detective Frankie Monroe bursts on the scene, there's initially tension but soon they learn to work as a team. Meanwhile, Patience faces challenges in love and loss.
There's no shortage of murder, mystery, and mayhem in the seemingly quiet 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester. There's a real warmth to this period crime drama, set in a picturesque location with central characters who've formed their own version of a family.
The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. "No family is ever what it seems from the outside," observes Smith's shrewd character.Wedding guests descend on Downton Abbey, where disasters - large and small - threaten. One is Cora's freewheeling American mother, who tries to loosen up her in-laws.
When a rogue wave crashes into the Tortuga, the Wild Kratts get separated. Jimmy and Aviva end up on rafts in the middle of the ocean. Koki is trapped on a sinking Tortuga. While Chris and Martin end up on two islands. Chris is alone on his island, but Martin isn't. He soon discovers a creature friend - a Puffin! Martin begins to devise a plan to use the powers of this little bird to get off the island and rescue his friends. Science Concept : Adaptation.
When the bros go on a mission in their Amphipod to understand the foundation of life in the ocean, they get swept up in the planktonic lifestyle. Despite their "buddy system," they are lost in the hustle and bustle of the micro world. The gang must use what they learn about the great filter feeders of the ocean and the important concept of filtration in order to rescue the Wild Kratts team.
After the Tortuga crash lands in the Sonoran Desert, Koki discovers that the Tellurium crystals have run out of power and they need a new supply. Martin and Chris volunteer to go out in the desert to find this important source of energy and discover more than they were expecting!
When Chris and Martin go in search of an obscure rainforest creature to add to their Life Lists, the Wild Kratts becomes embroiled in the complex relationships of a tropical rainforest.
When Chris realizes that his precious Creature souvenir collection is missing, the gang must travel back to the Arctic to find it. But the Arctic is now covered in a thick layer of ice and snow, so they'll need the help of a special Arctic creature - the Musk Ox - and its creature powers to find it. Science Concept: Defense.
Wanting to share her book collection with others, Lily enlists her family to create a library. But when rainy conditions threaten to ruin the library's contents, they must rethink their design because who enjoys reading a soggy book?
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
Rosie & Javi try to find a way to transport a watermelon from her house to the park for the family picnic. / Rosie offers to build a dino cave for Iggy, but first she needs to transport all the materials they'll need.
Rosie creates a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts on the island causes confusion. / Rosie wants to help cheer on Javi's soccer team, so she decides to become their mascot.
Rosie and Javi are ready for a pirate adventure, but wherever they go has rules that keep them from playing how they want. At their first Fun Club meeting, each member picks a job, but Rosie doesn't know what her job should be.
When Digit heads off alone to dispose of the powerful Network Interface Card (NIC), calamity strikes. A sinister cyvulture steals the NIC right out from under Digit's beak and gives it to Hacker! At a secret location on the Northern Frontier, Hacker uses the NIC to power up his dastardly Transformatron and transforms himself so he can slip into Control Central and replace Motherboard. To find the Transformatron and reverse its power, the CyberSquad must discover how an object can be pinpointed using two straight lines - before Hacker takes over Cyberspace forever!
"How We Found Your Sun" - Jet explains how his family, the Propulsions, found Earth by way of the Sun, a star in the Milky Way galaxy. Celery takes the kids out into space and shows them how the Sun looks huge, or small like other stars, depending on your perspective. Curriculum: The sun is a star. Our sun is a star in the Milky Way galaxy, a yellow dwarf. The Propulsion family comes from another star in our galaxy: Bortron, a smaller, cooler red dwarf star."Treehouse Observatory" - Sydney, Jet, Sunspot, and Sean fix up a treehouse and make it into their own clubhouse/observatory. The kids even build their own telescope so they can all observe the awesome nighttime sky! Curriculum: An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events. A telescope is an instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation (such as visible light).
Red Beard the Pirate - After reading a book about pirates, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go on a pretend swashbuckling adventure around Birdwell Island in search of treasure! But, when Tucker loses his beloved Lil Squeakie, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford make it their mission to find that treasured doggy toy before bedtime. The Space Race! - Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and Samantha announce their plans to play astronauts and journey to Mars (really just the far end of the island). But, Pablo and Jack had the exact same idea. It's a race to see which team can reach Mars first! When trouble strikes, the teams learn that working together might be their best chance to make it back to Earth.
"Stop and Smell the Flowers" - Mom takes Tiny, Buddy, and Don on a super secret daytrip to Qianzhousaurus Pond, where they meet Quentin Qianzhousaurus - a Tyrannosaur with similar features to Buddy, except for one major thing - Quentin has a long, thin snout covered in tiny horns! The kids think that Quentin's long snout gives him a super smelling sense, but after a series of tests, they realize that he and Buddy have the same sniffing power. Can Quentin and Buddy's super sniffers solve the mystery of Mom's secret daytrip? Educational Objectives: Qianzhousaurus was a Tyrannosaur from the late cretaceous with a long, narrow snout (covered in tiny horns). Tyrannosaurs came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Qianzhousaurus probably hunted much smaller prey than its super strong- jawed cousin. T. Rex."Moms' Campout" - Mrs. Pteranodon organizes a "Moms' Campout" with other moms and kids in the neighborhood. While on the way to the campout, Mr. Conductor challenges the kids to make a real "nature connection" by creating games that push them to look at nature from a different point of view. Educational Objectives: You can't appreciate nature just by looking at it. You need to dig in and be a part of it: splashing, climbing, getting dirty, and looking at things in a whole new way. Forming a "Nature Connection" (that is, fostering a bond with the natural world) is a hands-on, full body, multisensory activity that is essential for a healthy childhood.
When Peter doesn't want to eat his vegetables, Pinkalicious shows him a fun way to play and eat! / When Peter has trouble getting a hole-in-one in miniature golf, he tries a new way of hitting the ball!
The Bermuda Triangle Problem - Bermuda. While on their beach vacation, Peg, Cat and the Pig tumble through a portal to a bizarre triangular universe.The Breeze in the Branches - Idyllic glade. The Toad brings Peg and Cat to the forest where he grew up and introduces him to his old friends, and his old patterns.
Elmo doesn't give up and keeps practicing until he learns how to play the song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on his piano.
Phoebe learns what privacy signs are and how to use them to help communicate to neighbors. Jay gets nervous about getting a haircut, but learns about a hairstyle menu and different clipper guard sizes.
When Mr. E's cake table collapses, it's up to the Wombats to save Cake Day. Can they use a 3D printer to design a solution? / When Buckley's trip is cancelled, the Wombats create a new pretend vacation to cheer him up.
The Wombats are excited for their upcoming 'Show and Tell' performance, but Super might be too busy to attend. Louisa misses the Clothespin Festival and decides that the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events.
Duckling Goes Home: Today at school, the children find out that Ducky has grown too big to be their classroom pet and it's time to take him back to the farm. This news is very upsetting, especially to Daniel and Miss Elaina. The children cope with their sadness in different ways and soon they feel a little bit better.Daniel Feels Left Out: On their way home from the Neighborhood grocery store, Dad and Daniel stop by the Treehouse to say "hello." O the Owl and Katerina Kittycat have been playing together all day, and are even going to have dinner together. When it is time to go home with Dad, Daniel feels left out and sad. Back at home, Mom and Dad Tiger help Daniel with his sad feelings and he soon feels a bit better.
Someone Else's Feelings: Daniel and O the Owl are pretending to be handymen, using their toy tools to make "repairs" to Daniel's playhouse. Daniel is having lots of fun hammering loudly, but it's upsetting O, who would rather do something quieter. Daniel loves hammering so much that it's hard for him to see why it upsets O. Mom helps Daniel be empathetic and think about how O is feeling: Daniel remembers a time when he was upset because Miss Elaina was being way too loud for him. He doesn't want O to feel this way, and realizes that they can both have fun as quiet handymen!Empathy at School: Chrissie and Daniel are playing together at school today, but when Chrissie loses her special bracelet, she doesn't feel like playing anymore. Daniel has trouble understanding why until Teacher Harriet shows him how to be empathetic and think about how Chrissie may be feeling. Daniel remembers just how worried he was when he thought he had lost Tigey, and decides to stop playing and help find the bracelet.
When Carl's growing plushie collection starts taking over his bedroom, he turns to his friends to help him get organized. / Carl's bouncy balls have escaped, and they are bounce-bounce-bouncing all over the neighborhood.
George can't believe that it's already the last day of February. But his hedgehog calendar shows that tomorrow is February 29th instead of March 1st! Huh? The Man with the Yellow Hat explains this is Leap Year, which means they get an extra day. Wowsa! George wants to do something extra special on his bonus day. But what? George soon discovers that there's no shortage of fun events planned for Leap Day: Hundley's Leap Year Dachshund Dash, the Polar Bear Plunge, the launch of Mr. Glass's Boat Hotel (the Boatel!), Professors Pizza and Einstein flying trapeze class and, of course, Chef Pisghetti's famous Leapin Lemon Pound Cake! George makes a schedule to do all five things - a Leap Day record! - but soon discovers that even the best laid Leap Day Plans can go awry. Can George get back on track to hit these amazing activities, or will he need to wait another four years!? / Everything is ready for today's opening of The Man with the Yellow Hat's play, "Lunch on Planet Zooz"! When Mr. Renkins gets a cold, leaving the cast with no understudies, George eagerly volunteers. Only to find out he must learn three roles! - Bill's confident space captain, Mrs. Quint's friendly Zooz greeter, and Mr. Quint's efficient roller skating robot waiter - and fast! George observes what he can in rehearsal but when the cast takes a break, George wonders if can find other people with these characteristics to help him learn the parts. With time running out, George goes out on the town and luckily encounters Shirley the confident bus driver, friendly Mrs. Renkins (and extra friendly Bo!), and efficient waiter Jimmy, and recruits them all! But when Bessie the cow blocks the town road, and draws Bill and the Quints into the drama, the curtain comes up and George finds himself needing to play .... ALL of the roles.
Donkey and Panda save Rockstar Penguin's show when her band can't come./The pals help Turtle-Lou deliver packages, but can they be as speedy as him?
When Milo, Lofty and Lark become Tour Guides for the day at The Royal Castle, they're hoping they'll bump into Queen Mabel herself! But after discovering some secret underground tunnels, their tour group get far more than they bargained for!
Hiding in Plain Sight - Elinor and her friends are playing Hide-And-Go-Seek at recess, but no matter where they hide, the Goat twins always seem to find them. The kids decide they need a to find a better way to hide, so they observe some animals who are camouflaged, prompting Elinor to realize that she, Olive and Ari can use their shapes, colors and patterns to hide themselves in plain sight, so that the Goat Twins can't spot them.Owl Girl - Elinor isn't sure what she's going to be for Costume Day, but it has to be something INTERESTING. That night, Elinor is awakened by a strange "Whooo!" sound coming from outside, so she and her mom go out to investigate. While looking for the source of the strange sound, Elinor is surprised at how many things are happening outside at night while she sleeps. Suddenly, they hear the sound again and look up to see an owl soaring in the sky, which inspires Elinor to figure out exactly what she wants to be for the costume parade.
110A Because of a power outage, Rosie and Javi can't watch their movie, so they learn how people did things before there was electricity.110B The Fuentes family goes camping, but when they forget their tools, Rosie learns to use tools from nature.
Pig and his brothers want to build a treehouse but they're so busy squabbling, they'll never get the job done. The Super Readers head into a Japanese Folktale and meet a little boy whose friends are arguing so loudly, it actually angers an ogre! Will they be able to show their new pals that arguing is the pits?Educational Objectives: To learn about getting along and getting the job done. Young viewers will follow the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling and use the power to read to change the story!
I am Zora Neale Hurston Xavier and Yadina are eager to read a new comic Brad has written, but Brad isn't so sure he can share this particular story - it's very personal. What should he do? To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an exceptional storyteller: Zora Neale Hurston. We meet Zora as she enjoys listening to the tall tales being told on the porch of her corner store, before launching into a few tales of her own. Listening to Zora tell her own personal stories, and watching her light up as she does, helps Brad to feel more comfortable with the idea of sharing his own story with his best friends. Because stories are best when you share them with others. I am Charles Dickens Yadina is left feeling bored on a rainy day after she's already played with ALL her toys - there's nothing left to have fun with. With no new toys to play with, there's only one thing left to do... To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet someone who was seldom bored: Charles Dickens. After a playdate with a young Charles, which involves zero toys but oodles of fun as they jump over "shark infested waters" and swim with a funny octopus named Fanny, Yadina realizes that she doesn't need anything new to play with, because her imagination can make everything more fun.
Tooey's substitute teacher can't pronounce "Teekkone" or "Tooey," so she takes to calling him "T" - a nickname he dislikes. With Grandma Elizabeth's help, Tooey learns the history of his name and how to ask others to call him by it./Molly and Walter are traveling by boat when suddenly, their engine fails. At first, they assume Layla will come looking for them, but then they realize neither of them told Layla they were going on the boat! Can they fix the engine and get home?
When Mr. Ramirez takes too many cats into his shop, Alma helps him figure out what to do with them. When Alma asks her friends to play stickball, there's one hold-out Howard. How will she convince him he'll enjoy playing the game, too?
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
The Curse of the Grebes: The Elwood City Grebes haven't won the Baseball Championship since 1918. But with the addition of three players - voiced by real-life Red Sox players Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, and Edgar Renteria! - the title is finally within reach. There's one problem - whenever Buster is at the game, the Grebes lose! Is Buster the team's curse?! Or can the players convince Buster that his loyalty as a fan is more valuable to them than winning? Arthur Changes Gears: Arthur finally saves enough money to buy the bike of his dreams! Butà this new bike is way too nice to actually ride. What if it gets wet? Or dirty?! It takes the whole gang - plus a special visit by the Ghost of Bikes Never Ridden - to convince Arthur that his treasured possession is better off being enjoyed than kept on display.
Who Is Agent Otis? - Olympia discovers a secret about her partner. Curriculum: charts, line graphs, data analysis and collection.
When the Wild Kratts gets marooned and lost a world away from the Tortuga, they must embark on a long journey home. The gang finds inspiration in several owls that they encounter along the way. As owls live on every continent except Antarctica, Aviva thinks it must be a sign. She has enough supplies and power to make one creature power suit and one only and ultimately it's up to owl power whether or not they ever get back home.
When Chris and Martin lose their gear to a snapping turtle, they are stuck mini-sized in a vast northern woodland lake. They come across a fluffy baby loon and decide to go on a mini quest to rescue the baby bird and find its parents. Along the way, they realize how much hard work goes into raising young creatures.
Benny becomes enamored with the Hunter's neighborhood mail carrier, Ms. Hughes, but wonders how she can still deliver the mail in different weather conditions. As Benny begins to emulate her, he gains a new personal hero in the process.
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
Rosie & Javi try to find a way to transport a watermelon from her house to the park for the family picnic. / Rosie offers to build a dino cave for Iggy, but first she needs to transport all the materials they'll need.
Rosie creates a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts on the island causes confusion. / Rosie wants to help cheer on Javi's soccer team, so she decides to become their mascot.
Rosie and Javi are ready for a pirate adventure, but wherever they go has rules that keep them from playing how they want. At their first Fun Club meeting, each member picks a job, but Rosie doesn't know what her job should be.
Everyone's scooters are mysteriously breaking in Botsburg! The Squad tries to uncover the cause and launches a clinic to fix them using math and engineering skills. Back home, Jackie tests her new fixing skills on a broken family heirloom.
Carrot is about to turn 250 Bortronian years old, and the kids have set up a backyard circus to help him celebrate. They all notice that Earth's gravity makes it hard to perform their circus stunts, so they take the whole circus to the Moon, where its 1/6th gravity makes all their stunts much easier!It's Earth Day, and the kids are preparing posters for the big community celebration at the DSA. They decide to research their posters by traveling all around the Earth in Jet's family saucer and observing all the things that make Earth so special.
Pig and his brothers want to build a treehouse but they're so busy squabbling, they'll never get the job done. The Super Readers head into a Japanese Folktale and meet a little boy whose friends are arguing so loudly, it actually angers an ogre! Will they be able to show their new pals that arguing is the pits?Educational Objectives: To learn about getting along and getting the job done. Young viewers will follow the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling and use the power to read to change the story!
I am Zora Neale Hurston Xavier and Yadina are eager to read a new comic Brad has written, but Brad isn't so sure he can share this particular story - it's very personal. What should he do? To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an exceptional storyteller: Zora Neale Hurston. We meet Zora as she enjoys listening to the tall tales being told on the porch of her corner store, before launching into a few tales of her own. Listening to Zora tell her own personal stories, and watching her light up as she does, helps Brad to feel more comfortable with the idea of sharing his own story with his best friends. Because stories are best when you share them with others. I am Charles Dickens Yadina is left feeling bored on a rainy day after she's already played with ALL her toys - there's nothing left to have fun with. With no new toys to play with, there's only one thing left to do... To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet someone who was seldom bored: Charles Dickens. After a playdate with a young Charles, which involves zero toys but oodles of fun as they jump over "shark infested waters" and swim with a funny octopus named Fanny, Yadina realizes that she doesn't need anything new to play with, because her imagination can make everything more fun.
Tooey's substitute teacher can't pronounce "Teekkone" or "Tooey," so she takes to calling him "T" - a nickname he dislikes. With Grandma Elizabeth's help, Tooey learns the history of his name and how to ask others to call him by it./Molly and Walter are traveling by boat when suddenly, their engine fails. At first, they assume Layla will come looking for them, but then they realize neither of them told Layla they were going on the boat! Can they fix the engine and get home?
When Mr. Ramirez takes too many cats into his shop, Alma helps him figure out what to do with them. When Alma asks her friends to play stickball, there's one hold-out Howard. How will she convince him he'll enjoy playing the game, too?
ROADSHOW visits Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in search of treasures including a WWII WASP archive, a fire helmet & fire parade hat, and a 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic collection. Guess the top $ 400,000 find!
In RICK STEVES SPECIAL: EUROPEAN FESTIVALS, Rick travels throughout the Continent celebrating the top 10 festivals, each one rich with tradition, great food and fun. In Spain, Rick runs the bulls in Pamplona and dances with locals at the April Fair in Seville. He also dons a mask in Venice for Carnival, which first began in 1162, and cheers on the horses at The Palio di Siena in Italy. Continuing the celebration across Europe, Rick hoists a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest, tosses a caber (a large tapered pole) at a Scottish Highland Games, and joins several European families for their traditional Easter and Christmas observances.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore prepares a vegan party meal featuring an exquisite Fancy Roasted Vegetable Torte, served with Summer Tomato and Basil Salad on the side. To finish the meal with a flourish, an easy-to-prepare, Vegan Dessert Charcuterie Board offers a sensational finale to this beautiful plant-based meal.
Do you ever wonder how styles of eating became what they are? What's the history of food? I thought it might be fun to explore some of the history that makes the Mediterranean Diet, the Mediterranean Diet. We'll head to the ancient ruins of Pompeii for some answers. Recipes: Tabbouleh di Miglio; Gladiator Stew; Minestra di Lenticchie, Riso e Cicoria.
Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a great lower body workout that combines standing and barre work to increase your flexibility and put a bounce in your step.
Bask in the tropical garden paradise as you enjoy a creative intermediate yoga practice designed to stretch your hamstrings, hips and spine with an emphasis on strengthening your core.
Tokyo is a bustling city where traditions and the latest trends co-exist. DIVE IN TOKYO brings to life the city's historic old towns and lesser-known spots, showcasing the allure of vibrant neighborhoods. Each week's episode features knowledgeable hosts who take viewers to locales not found in typical guidebooks, while encountering many fun surprises along the way. Past episodes have included a visit to Fussa with its American vibes and multicultural charm, beautiful Ueno Park, and Mt. Mitaki - a sanctuary in the sky.
Kath explains how a permanent pen can be used for very quick sketches that still provoke memory. Also, the use of dilute paint as a medium is explored, and how one would utilize a larger pad of paper.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a workout that will help decompress your vertebrae and stretch your spine.
Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a great lower body workout that combines standing and barre work to increase your flexibility and put a bounce in your step.
Ellie takes Beth - a mom, a full-time labor and delivery nurse, and a grad student -- under her wing. Ellie helps Beth rein in her take-out habit with three easy make-ahead recipes that stock her fridge with a week of tasty meals.Recipes: Blueberry-chia overnight oats; Turkey-stuffed pizza pockets; Cajun shrimp in foil.3 Ingredient Recipe: Red wine salad dressing.
Everyone seems to be in pursuit of their ancestral roots. We find out that we are a percentage of this and a percentage of something else. But what do we do with that? Nothing? Looking back on our roots can give us all kinds of answers to who we are and why we are as we are. Recipes: Thumb Cookies with Marmalade; Linguine with White Puttanesca; Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs and Fried Rosemary.
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
It's all about the color green. J explores greens as in foliage as well as flowers that are green, including an unexpected dozen roses. Then, J visits with award-winning children's book author Laurie Keller to learn how the green grass grows, and shares the Verdant Lady cocktail.
Master Gardener Linda Lanier shows and talks about the five kinds of Master Gardener Linda Lanier shows and talks about the five kinds of hydrangea that grow in the MidSouth. Also, retired UT Extension Agent hydrangea that grow in the MidSouth. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about how to spray tall plants. Mike Dennison talks about how to spray tall plants.
J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.
Host J Schwanke shares some history of the flower frog-a device used to help arrange flowers. Whether man-made or natural, this tool has many applications when it comes to arranging and entertaining.
Host J Schwanke visits a garden center and offers tips on container gardening and makes an herbal cocktail. Health benefits of flower arranging are discussed. Flowers for a garden party.
Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements.
Host J Schwanke shows you how to bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums, and terrarium-inspired recipes, crafts and entertaining arrangements.
Host J Schwanke introduces ways to wear flowers - beyond special occasions. Simple techniques for boutonnieres, a crown of foliage, and creating flower jewelry.
It's bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs! Learn the stories behind Victorian bouquets, nosegays, and even the tussie mussie! J shares easy ways to create simple bouquets. Included: a bouquet as a bundt cake decoration.
J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. Learn how to create bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers. Guest Kim Carson joins J for a lesson in dried and preserved hydrangeas, including techniques for creating a bouquet, a garland and a wreath. J teaches Kim how to create a cocktail featuring Lavender Bitters!
Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. Young friend Emily joins J to create flowers animals. Also included: printing with flowers, arranging strawflowers on canvas, decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers. J shares crafty flowers from a viewer.
J visits an orchard with Crystal Palesek, winemaker from Lost Fawn Winery. J shares ideas for entertaining with roses, finds inspiration in wine varietals, and enjoys an appetizer or two. Included: Grace Boersma's Cheese Puff perfection.
Discover the art of making legumes irresistible through Indian spices and cooking techniques with Anupy Singla. We will explore what a legume is by showcasing various legumes and exploring Anupy's pantry discussing black chickpeas, mung beans, and masoor lentils. We will visit an Indian grocery store where we'll showcase how each legume comes in up to four forms - and easy ways a customer can spot the legume idea for a recipe. We will make a basic yellow moong dal on the stovetop along with cumin rice and papad - a lentil and rice wafer.
Diane and Chef Lefteris Lazarou, often called the father of modern Greek cuisine, explore the fish market and Diane gets a few lessons on how to choose the best seafood. At his restaurant in Piraeus, Chef prepares a Pan-Seared Grouper and Whole Squid with Spanakopita Puree. Diane, inspired by Chef, creates seafood-stuffed cabbage rolls in her home.
Carrie shows off her Charleston roots making shrimp and grits on the water with her dad. They create a giant feast with Callie, her culinary inspiration and mom. Then she and her lifelong friends create a girls' only dinner and re-live how they banded together to launch the biscuit empire.
This week on Simply Ming, Chef Tsai is cooking ravioli, two ways. He starts off with a Buttery Shrimp Ravioli in a Watercress Nage, and then follows that up with a vegetarian version- Edamame-Shiitake Ravioli served up in a Thai Coconut Broth. Before starting the cooking, he prepares a Ginger Margarita for himself and a non-alcoholic version for Henry, a refreshing Ginger Pop.
Location: New York, NY Restaurant: Paola's Osteria. Known as the "Queen of New York City Real Estate," Barbara Corcoran took the New York City real estate world by storm in 1973 as co-founder of The Corcoran Group. She would later go on to sell the company for 66 million dollars in 2001. Over a plate of "to die for" pasta on the Upper East side of Manhattan, Barbara shares her journey, her struggles and her successes as a trailblazing woman in the male-dominated world of real estate. Now, as a judge and "shark" on ABC's Shark Tank, Barbara has made a career out of "spotting success" and has been able to share invaluable business insight and broker deals with hundreds of contestants looking for their big business break. Barbara shares what she has learned over a lifetime of trial and error....and the #1 question she asks in determining if she wants to work with someone.
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of milk chocolate. Finally, test cook Morgan Bolling reveals the secret to Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Watch astonishing treasures from ROADSHOW's Baltimore stop, including 1865 Lewis M. Rutherford lunar photographs, a Patek Philippe & Tiffany platinum pocket watch, ca. 1910 and Lynne Drexler oil paintings. One is worth up to $570,000!
J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.
Host J Schwanke shares some history of the flower frog-a device used to help arrange flowers. Whether man-made or natural, this tool has many applications when it comes to arranging and entertaining.
In CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE, celebrity chef and former Food Network host Christine Cushing takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture and its surprising influence on food around the world. Christine's motivation to embark on this journey is her discovery that 2,500-year-old Chinese philosopher Confucius was actually-a foodie. From exploring Chinese cuisines in North America to the culinary politics of Taiwan, the tasty richness of Hong Kong, and the blended flavors of South East Asia, Christine finds connections to the gastronomic precepts of the great Chinese philosopher both ancient and modern. Each episode features Christine as a culinary adventurer, fearlessly leading viewers to a deeper appreciation of our world through a gourmand filter. In Italy Christine questions the origins of pizza, in Greece she uncovers the beginnings of her beloved baklava, and in Paris she discovers that crepes have Chinese roots. Featuring celebrity guests such as Anna Olson, chef Wan, Ming Tsai, Alvin Leung, and Janet Hsieh, CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE shakes up foodie myths, and takes a delicious look at the historical and contemporary landscape of Chinese cuisine.
Herring, often called the "silver of the sea," is revered in Scandinavian cuisine for its simplicity and flavor. In this episode, Arne invites Stig and chef Live to Fosen, where they encounter two families whose livelihoods revolve around herring fisheries. Join the hosts as they venture out to sea to explore the rich history and traditional methods of harvesting this prized fish.
Joanne takes us on a shopping spree for beans in the Spanish Basque Country and on the Greek island of Syros. Meet her delightful Spanish friend as she makes her coveted pot of the most succulent beans. Inspired by her Mediterranean travels, Joanne shares her own versatile and satisfying bean recipes. Recipes: Beans with Chorizo and Morcilla; Joanne's Gigantes; Grilled Bread with Beans & Greens.
Christopher Kimball travels to Tel Aviv for a cooking lesson at the restaurant Igra Rama and a meal at the hummus shop Shlomo & Doron near the bustling Carmel Market. Back in the kitchen, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark shows Chris how to make creamy Couscous "Risotto" with Asparagus. Then, Chris serves up Yogurt Panna Cotta with Sumac Syrup, which adds tart brightness to the rich, custardy dessert. Finally, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart shows Chris how to make Lahmajoun, a yogurt flatbread topped with spiced meat and arugula.
In this episode, host Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to a classic Fougasse. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his pick for the best automatic hand soap dispenser. Finally, test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the perfect Provencal Vegetable Soup.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza harnesses science to handle extra fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia show stopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.
Everyone seems to be in pursuit of their ancestral roots. We find out that we are a percentage of this and a percentage of something else. But what do we do with that? Nothing? Looking back on our roots can give us all kinds of answers to who we are and why we are as we are. Recipes: Thumb Cookies with Marmalade; Linguine with White Puttanesca; Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs and Fried Rosemary.
J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.
Host J Schwanke shares some history of the flower frog-a device used to help arrange flowers. Whether man-made or natural, this tool has many applications when it comes to arranging and entertaining.