Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, "The Caverns Sessions" (formerly known as "Bluegrass Underground") features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include Roots-Rock, Jam Band, R&B, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass - music from the heart of the American experience.
On this episode, Nikki "D" and the Sisters of Thunder connect with some heartfelt gospel and blues. They're joined by International Blues Challenge Finalists Lil' Red & the Rooster, who contribute their own brand of entertainment with a washboard and a guitar. International Blues Challenge winner Joe Waters rounds out the guest list and he brings his own style of funk and folk.. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.
As lion numbers rise, the competition for food becomes fierce. A lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs and Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.
A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.
Shane discovers why dogs are more than man's best friend - they've been reshaped by evolution into the perfect partner for our species. And just as we've transformed them, dogs have left an unmistakable pawprint on us and the world we both share.
Shane explores the surprising science and unexpected histories of "The Replacements": five animal and plant species that made allies of humans, grew to dominate the planet alongside us, and changed their destinies (and our own) forever.
Actors Christopher Timothy and Patrick Robinson make their way around Gloucestershire and Herefordshire with the help of experts Margie Cooper and James Braxton. Christopher proves to be a worthy student and Patrick shows us who's boss when he picks up an eclectic mix of goodies for the auction.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
Bask in the beauty of a summer sunset amid a majestic field of sunflowers while enjoying a modified yoga session using a chair for support. Including; easy to follow exercises to stretch the neck, wrists, shoulders, spine, hips and legs.
The Wild Kratts aren't too sure what to do for Halloween. Should they go trick or treating or just have a Halloween Party? The Kratt bros decide that the best thing to do is to discover some new "creepy cool" creatures. Heading off to find these new animals friends, Martin and Chris don't realize that Zach and the other villains have come up with a plan to ruin Halloween. Can the Wild Kratts defeat the villains and still get to celebrate Halloween? Science Concept: Features that may seem creepy are critical for an animal's survival.
As lion numbers rise, the competition for food becomes fierce. A lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs and Xudum's newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat.
A high-stakes war is silently escalating above our heads. Once purely a realm of scientific wonder, space is now a critical battleground, as global military powers race to weaponize it. Satellites, vital to our daily lives and economies, are vulnerable to attack both from adversaries and the debris that's filling increasingly crowded orbits. Explore the technology and strategy of a rapidly developing arms race and hear how experts are wrestling with the implications of this looming conflict.
A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.
This week, host Richard Wiese is on Lake Winnipesaukee with filmmaker and environmentalist Tomas Koeck to learn about New Hampshire's iconic loons. Host Amy Traverso visits Groundswell, a stunning French cafe and home-and-garden shop that's drawing visitors from across the country to Tiverton, Rhode Island. There, she enjoys a late-summer garden party with founder David Fierabend.
As Europe passed A.D. 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework, and radiant stained glass. We visit luxurious castles to see exquisite tapestries showing a new secular love of worldly pleasures and, end in Italy, where pioneering artists like Giotto were mastering realism and pointing the way to the future of art.
Just south of Naples we'll experience the breath-taking Amalfi Coastline, the trendy resort of Positano, the limoncello charms of Sorrento, the ancient Greek temples at Paestum, and the iridescent Blue Grotto hidden beneath the enchanting isle of Capri.
Custom tools make woodworking even more fun. Phil makes a beam compass for layout work while Logan builds a hand plane shooting board to make precise cuts.
Kevin returns to Essex County, NJ where demolition gets underway, old wiring is tackled, and the new primary bath layout takes shape. Zack also explains lumber estimating and how materials arrive on site.
Heath Eastman upgrades basement lighting by wiring pull-chain fixtures to a wall switch for easier control. Lee Gilliam repairs snowplow lawn damage with a sod patch along a driveway. Then, the team revisits favorite 'What Is It' moments from over the years before guessing a new mystery item: a flat orange plate with spiky feet.
Martin visits the San Juan Islands in Washington State, then journeys down the California coast to the isolated Channel Islands. In Louisiana, he visits the Tabasco plant on Avery Island and explores hurricane-ravaged Delacroix Island.
When a school inspector is stabbed at home and a number of items are stolen, the team assumes it's a burglary gone wrong and races to catch the perpetrator.
While investigating an actress's stabbing on stage and a young girl is attacked, Jasper grows closer to Helena, and Chloe oversteps the mark.
Students compete for their schools and their communities in the ultimate brain game. Todd Gutner hosts.
Students compete for their schools and their communities in the ultimate brain game. Todd Gutner hosts.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.
Cora faces her deadliest case yet. Saving Hooper means losing everything.
Now a key part of DI Tanika Malik's crime solving team, Judith Potts, Suzie Harris and Becks Starling are back and bringing their unconventional methods to a string of high-profile murders.
Blakeney decides, on Susan's advice, to try and solve Eliot's murder by writing the end of the book. Susan finds herself in a final showdown, before she and Pund both discover the solution to their mysteries. Surprises are the order of the day when none of the obvious suspects are to blame. There are happy endings for both characters in the final instalment of the series.
A grieving Cushla confides in Gerry and Gina. Tommy is charged with murder and the McGeowns lose their home. Cushla seeks the truth, leading to a shocking climax for the Laverys that unites them. Years later, Cushla encounters Davy again.
This season of DOWNTON ABBEY finds aristocrats coping with last season's shocking finale. Change is in the air as three generations of the Crawley family have conflicting interests in the estate. Paul Giamatti makes an appearance alongside the beloved returning ensemble including Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, guest star Shirley MacLaine and a host of others. Can Bates learn what's troubling Anna? Meanwhile, Thomas installs a new ally and Alfred takes up cooking.
Maggie and Lindsey meet a mother-daughter team making waves in the bourbon industry. They tour Jeptha Creed distillery to learn more about the company's ground to glass initiative. Great recipes include beef and bourbon stew and bloody butcher cornbread.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
Paris is home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities outside Asia, and its food has been part of the city for decades. Danielle Chang explores how Vietnamese cooking took root in France through colonial history and continued resettlement. From pho and coffee to banh mi and pastry, she traces how Vietnamese flavors reshaped Parisian taste.
He's a meat eater. She's a vegetarian. Their kitchen has become a battleground. Can this marriage be saved? It's Ellie to the rescue with flexible recipes that will bring them together. Recipes: Warm Spinach Salad w grilled sirloin; Panzanella with White Beans with chicken sausage; Forbidden Rice Bowl; Grilled veggies & lamb kabobs served with 3 Ingredient Recipe - Tahini Sauce.
Take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross and enjoy a springtime cactus surprise.
Join Bob Ross on a clear, windless day where mountain reflections shine in the lake below.
Go back to the beginning for updates on ROADSHOW finds from Season 1, including a pocket watch with fob chain, ca. 1885, a 1942 Donald Duck animation cel, and a New England miniature chest, ca. 1825. Which treasure increases to $55K-$60K?
In REAL RAIL ADVENTURES: SWISS INTERNATIONAL HUBS, host Jeff Wilson explores five international rail hubs in Switzerland that enable efficient trips to Germany, France and Italy. Enjoying grand historic sites, bustling urban neighborhoods, quiet traditional villages and off-the-beaten track surprises, Jeff teaches viewers how to create stress-free, illuminating, multi-country European train adventures.
He's a meat eater. She's a vegetarian. Their kitchen has become a battleground. Can this marriage be saved? It's Ellie to the rescue with flexible recipes that will bring them together. Recipes: Warm Spinach Salad w grilled sirloin; Panzanella with White Beans with chicken sausage; Forbidden Rice Bowl; Grilled veggies & lamb kabobs served with 3 Ingredient Recipe - Tahini Sauce.
We have one home: this fragile planet we call Mother Earth. And since most of us don't have a 'Plan B' when it comes to where future generations might live, we need to take care of our Mother now, like now. Today we cook to tread lightly on our planet, including a visit to a macrobiotic vinegar producer in Modena. Recipes: Lentil Soup with Sauteed Greens; Whole Roasted Cauliflower
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White and the Kantun Chi Eco Park. This gentle standing and bar workout is designed to help relieve foot pain and shin splints.
Allow the calming waves and atmospheric ocean views to inspire your practice as we enjoy a gentle yoga session using a chair for support. Includes shoulder, chest and upper back stretches, hip openers, twists and more.
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.
Sean meets with three artists who masterminded a bank heist. Not to steal money, but to steal an entire building. Sean also explores and finds the subject for his painting "The Writer" at the Shakespeare and Company bookstore.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! In this episode join Miranda Esmonde-White in beautiful Jamaica! Miranda will take you through an all-standing, full-body workout that focuses on slenderizing the waist.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White and the Kantun Chi Eco Park. This gentle standing and bar workout is designed to help relieve foot pain and shin splints.
Ellie helps out a couple contending with the challenges of cooking in a tiny apartment kitchen. Ellie proves that with just a few key pans and gadgets, and some smart recipes, anyone can produce fantastic meals in even the most cramped quarters. Recipes: Herbed salmon and orzo casserole with feta; Beef and many vegetable stew; Lemon garlic turkey breast with roasted rosemary potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
We talk a lot about green living - but what about green eating? From kale to broccoli rabe and all the greens in between, one of the most important ingredients in Italian cooking is green leafy vegetables. Today we're making dishes that use easy-to-find greens in ways you've probably never considered. We'll even stop by my local supermarket to show you how fast and easy it can be to make a healthy and hearty lunch. Recipes: Whipped Chickpeas with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Bread; Kale Salad; Orecchiette with Potatoes and Arugula
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.
Host J Schwanke finds ways to re-use, re-purpose, and recycle - including upcycling thrift store vases. Also included: how to recycle a flower arrangement, and building a garden bench from palettes.
UT Extension Agent Joseph Seago talks about how to take care of your warm-season lawn as the weather turns cooler. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about taking care of fruit trees in the fall.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the most-watched cooking show on public television, the cast of America's Test Kitchen is hosting a party! In "America's Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years," hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison and the test cooks highlight the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made the show a fan favorite for over 600 episodes and bring viewers behind-the-scenes to see how it all gets made.
Grab a seat at the table with these two award-winning chefs as they share recipes and dish on their inspirations. Join them on a field trip to Chicago's Lao Peng You for dumplings and to Rick's restaurant, Frontera Grill, for cocktails and stories.
Legendary performers gather to celebrate America and support public television performing their biggest and best love hits, including Tommy James & The Shondells, The Miracles, Four Tops, Little Anthony & The Imperials and many more.
Celebrate the impact of the trio that provided America's soundtrack for generations and combined artistry with activism for five decades.
The founders of Florentine Films reflect on 50 years of programs.
Ken Burns traces the development of the Statue of Liberty, from its conception to its complicated and often controversial construction and final dedication. Hear from a wide range of Americans to explore the meaning of this monumental landmark.
In 1776, the Founders' promise of "all men are created equal" remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S INDELIBLE ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY is part one of a three-part docuseries that traces the state's role in U.S. history as it expanded west across the continent. From the region's Indigenous cultures up to the brink of the Civil War, this hour-long film explores Missouri's lasting and undeniable mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today.
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS explores how Missouri's cultural contributions helped shape the very identity of America. Positioned at the center of the country, the state became not only a crossroads of commerce and migration but also of creativity and tradition. The freedom of the open road found its most enduring image in Route 66, stretching from St. Louis westward into the horizon. Alongside these roads rose the sounds of a nation in the making: blues pouring out of St. Louis clubs, jazz rhythms taking root in Kansas City and country twang echoing through the Ozarks. These musical traditions, born of hardship and hope, would go on to shape the soundtrack of the 20th century. Missouri's influence didn't stop with music. From the smoky aroma of barbecue pits to the rise of craft brewing and local beer, the state cultivated flavors that became cornerstones of American cuisine. Kansas City barbecue came to embody not just a style of cooking but a way of gathering, celebrating and passing down heritage. Baseball diamonds across the state, from the Negro Leagues in Kansas City to the Cardinals' legendary dynasty in St. Louis, offered a stage where stories of triumph, struggle and community played out before a national audience. Through vivid stories, archival imagery and expert voices, CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RHYTHM, ROADS & ROOTS reveals how the state's culture radiated far beyond its borders. This is a story of how traditions born in the heartland became woven into the fabric of American identity. Missouri did not merely reflect the nation; it helped define it, turning crossroads into culture and everyday life into an enduring legacy.
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RIFTS, ROADS AND CIVIL RIGHTS traces Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America's mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, the hour-long film explores how post-war reconstruction, the expansion of infrastructure and the long, unfinished fight for racial justice intersected across Missouri and helped shape American history. From the turmoil of border-state violence to the momentum of Route 66 and the grassroots power of the Civil Rights Movement, this documentary reveals how Missouri's history echoes the broader American story - complex, driven and still evolving.
THE CREATIVE HIGH explores how artists grappling with substance use disorder harness creative expression to heal and rebuild meaningful lives. Through hip-hop, theater, dance, rock and roll, photography and painting, this revealing documentary showcases how creativity can inspire resilience and celebrate the human spirit.
63 years after the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, the surviving Cuban-American dissidents tell the fuller story. In detailed interviews with the men who fled Cuba only to return alongside US military forces, they narrate the calamity of the US siege and the trauma they faced as prisoners. By reliving the horrors of war and the fragility of service, these men fill a gap in the military record.
AMERICAN REBELS IN CUBA tells the extraordinary story of Neill and Nancy Macaulay. In 1958, Neill, a young South Carolina Army veteran, joined Castro's 26th of July Movement, believing in the rebels' fight for human rights. Serving under Comandante Escalona, he rose to rebel officer, enduring combat and eventually overseeing firing squads as Castro took power. Rewarded with a tomato farm, the couple's dream of a life in Cuba unraveled amid the shifting revolution, forcing their departure. This hour-long film offers viewers insight into their story and the impact of the Cuban Revolution.
This week on ON STORY, Karyn Kusama sheds light on the creative process behind her incredible body of work, including cult classics GIRL FIGHT and JENNIFER'S BODY, and working across film and TV on the hit show YELLOWJACKETS.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
A half hour weekly public affairs broadcast, THE OPEN MIND is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. Hosted by Alexander Heffner.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
CROSSROADS OF A NATION: MISSOURI'S RIFTS, ROADS AND CIVIL RIGHTS traces Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America's mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, the hour-long film explores how post-war reconstruction, the expansion of infrastructure and the long, unfinished fight for racial justice intersected across Missouri and helped shape American history. From the turmoil of border-state violence to the momentum of Route 66 and the grassroots power of the Civil Rights Movement, this documentary reveals how Missouri's history echoes the broader American story - complex, driven and still evolving.
No city tells the 20th-century American story quite like Detroit. Drawn by the promise of opportunity and industry, families arrived from the South, Appalachia and around the world to build new lives and pursue the American Dream. DESTINATION DETROIT explores this powerful migration story through community voices, history and culture to showcase the hard work, innovative thinking and adventurous spirit of the four million people who call Southeast Michigan home. DESTINATION DETROIT connects the city's past, present and future to the larger American journey as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
The Chavis Chronicles welcomes Candice C. Jones, President and CEO of the Public Welfare Foundation. In a powerful conversation with Dr. Chavis, Jones shares her vision for advancing justice reform, strengthening communities, and investing in grassroots leaders working to transform the criminal justice system.
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024, it came as a shock. But it's the mutual aid networks that responded with creative, effective strategies to distribute water, medicine and help communities rebuild. Laura Flanders heads to some of the hardest-hit areas in western North Carolina and speaks with community activists to hear the lessons to be learned for the future.
A group of students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired who set out to cut an album and play SXSW. Featuring a bonus conversation with Mike Hall and Semi Modulars instructor Dan Butler.
Rob Stewart is taking us cross country this time for a visit to some of the fairs and festivals that celebrate our rural lifestyle. You'll head for some good eating at the National Cornbread Festival in Tennessee. You'll meet a Wisconsin teenager whose future lies in dairy farming, but whose hobby is demolition derby driving at rural county fairs. Country cooking is on the menu as Chef Sharon Vaknin serves up tasty dishes using barley and a small Iowa city pulls out all the stops for its annual town festival.
Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation to Climate California, an original series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.
Known for its premium handcrafted beef jerky, People's Choice Beef Jerky is a multi-generational business that continues to reinvent itself with each new generation without sacrificing its commitment to the traditional methods and values that the company has held since its inception.
A half hour weekly public affairs broadcast, THE OPEN MIND is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. Hosted by Alexander Heffner.
In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, "Balancing Act with John Katko" seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues, while adding a touch of fun along the way.
This week on ON STORY, Karyn Kusama sheds light on the creative process behind her incredible body of work, including cult classics GIRL FIGHT and JENNIFER'S BODY, and working across film and TV on the hit show YELLOWJACKETS.
An unflinching look at addiction and recovery as seen through the eyes of four women. Christine fights to regain custody of her children. Janis and Rebecca navigate the city's toughest corners trying to save lives, while Bridget?s daily meetings uplift those still struggling. Recovery City highlights the resilience and camaraderie of a community rallying around the belief that recovery is possible.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this half-hour documentary offers an honest and compelling look at the American experience through the eyes of three dynamic artists living and working in Southwest Ohio. Meet James Pate, one of Dayton's most acclaimed artists, who uses his self-termed "Techno-Cubism" in large-scale charcoal drawings to confront societal issues like racism and prejudice. The harmony-driven folk duo based in Cincinnati, better known as The Montvales, composed of Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson, shares storytelling-rich, banjo and guitar-led songs that explore themes from personal growth to social change. Finally, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Bognar, also from Dayton, explores labor, justice and his family's roots through his influential documentary films. THIS MOMENT IN AMERICA: ARTISTS IN THE HEARTLAND offers viewers an intimate, interwoven narrative that provides an absorbent, behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Through their work, the film examines what it means to be an American today while contemplating where we go from here.
This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.
This series presents interviews between David Rubenstein and some of the nation's most renowned scholars and public figures, including Ron Chernow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Annette Gordon-Reed, and others. In these in-depth conversations, Rubenstein illuminates the work of these influential historians and thinkers as well as the subjects of their scholarship.
This story is about an extraordinary man and a mysterious animal living on an island at the end of the world Tasmania. Peter Walsh is a Tasmanian with no background in natural history, yet he has become obsessed with one of nature's least understood and most unlikely creature, the platypus. Walsh is on a mission to observe and understand the animals and save them from urban development in the capital city of Hobart. He has befriended one particular female he named Zoom. She lets him into her secretive world and a relationship like no other develops. Walsh will reveal the life of this enigmatic creature, but his time is precious as he manages with his MS diagnosis.
Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in the families of three of America's funniest men-Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader-as they learn how comedy truly has its place in all aspects of life.
Follow the legacy of filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez. A founding figure of the Chicano Movement, Valdez is best known for his play Zoot Suit, the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba and the theatre company El Teatro Campesino.
Pennsylvania farmers put America's newly formed democracy to the test in THE WHISKEY REBELLION. One of the first major trials for the young United States began when treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton's tax on the making of whiskey sparked a violent insurrection by settlers on Pennsylvania's western frontier. The uprising, lasting from 1791-1794, was a major domestic political crisis which culminated in George Washington leading federal troops to put it down - the only sitting president to ever lead troops in the field. THE WHISKEY REBELLION blends reenactments, interviews with historians, and historical documents to bring this tale to life.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
Buster is convinced that he's seen real UFO's, and he uses Muffy's fan cy new telescope to get the proof. What he discovers is much more terr ifying-a comet hurtling directly toward earth! Can Buster convince his friends that this sighting is real in time for them to save the plane t? Mr. Sipple from next door is moving away and Arthur wonders-who wil l be the new neighbors? When Alberto Molina and his family settle in, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture...and a bout a comic book character named Conejitos Mechanicos! (That's Spanis h for Bionic Bunny)
ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
While hanging out with Golden pheasants in China, Martin and Chris wonder how important color is for creatures. But when Donita Donata begins to steal animals and remove their color, they soon discover just how critical it is for survival. It's a race to stop Donita and get color back into the creature world! Science Concept : Colors and patterns in social lives of animals.
As a hurricane approaches their town, the Hunter family makes sure they and their neighbors are prepared for extreme conditions by moving furniture inside, checking their emergency supplies, and staying informed via the weather forecast.
Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming-Grandpa neversings. When Grandpa tells her he lost his songs when he gave his drum away, Molly goes on a mission to find his drum and return his songs to him. / The Qyah Canoers are ready for their first competition. There's just one problem: Molly, Tooey, and Trini don't know how to canoe! Mr. Patak refers them to Connie, but her coaching techniques are rather unusual. Are their chances for triumph doomed? Or does Connie's past hold the key to victory?
Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous, but tells on Beto and Eddie when they weren't doing anything wrong. / All of Alma's friends bring snacks to share, but no one tries Aaron and Lucas' snacks.
Molly learns about Grandpa Nat's dream to climb to the top of Denali in honor of the first person to do so, real-life Alaska Native, Walter Harper. Molly tries to get Grandpa and her father to climb North America's highest mountain!
In Happily Ever Afterville, the Three Pigs have just finished building their new cottage at the base of Mount Evermore - a peaceful spot without any direct sunlight. They are celebrating with a housewarming party, and they've hired Jackie as their party planner! But trouble strikes when Hacker and Wicked, who are having a battle of wits above Mount Evermore, accidentally zap the mountain away. Now, the sun is streaming directly onto the pigs' house, and it is quickly heating it up inside! Meanwhile, Hacker starts feeling something very strange - guilt. Can the CyberSquad cool down the pigs' warming house and save their housewarming party? And will Hacker - for the first time ever - do the right thing?
Mindy Pet-sits Sunspot - Sean, Sydney, Jet, and Carrot head out to view the Northern Lights. Mindy, upset she can't go, gets a boost - Sunspot stays back and agrees to let her be his pet-sitter. As the group in the saucer searches for, yet can't find, the Northern Lights, Sunspot and Mindy work on a backyard project - making their own amazing backyard "Northern Lights" display! Curriculum: Northern lights (aka, aurora borealis) are a natural, awesome phenomenon. The origin of the aurora begins when a cloud of gas is ejected from the Sun's surface. When it collides in Earth's atmosphere with oxygen and nitrogen, it produces dazzling auroral light. Treehouse ISS - When the kids realize that they all want to use the treehouse at the same time for different activities, arguments break out. Mindy tries to help by creating a schedule for each kid to use the treehouse alone. In the end, the kids realize they need each other's company and ideas in order to be successful in their own projects. In resolving their problem, the kids learn to think like the scientists on the International Space Station, who have to find a solution to the problem of getting along while doing different projects in a small space. Curriculum: The International Space Station (ISS) program is a great global human achievement in international cooperation. Countries work in partnership to support the experiments of scientists on the ISS, including observing space, growing plants in micro-gravity, and recording observations.
The Birdwell Island Blues Emily Elizabeth's day has started out terribly and she is in a bad mood. Her bad mood causes a chain reaction, and soon almost everyone on the Island is having a bad day. With a little help from Clifford, the friends discover that laughter and kindness spread easily, and soon the bad day has turned into a great one for everybody! The Big Red World When Jack shows his friends his dad's trunk of global travel treasures, the kids are inspired to take a pretend "world tour" around Birdwell Island. They travel to Australia, India and Mexico, but when they get to Italy, Sam feels sad and misses her Italian Nonna, which gives Emily Elizabeth a great idea!
Long Claws - Buddy, Tiny, Don and Mrs. Pteranodon head to the thicket to ask a Therizinosaurus family about their colossal claws. Mr. and Mrs. T strike a pose to demonstrate how they use their claws for self-defense, while their daughter, Teri, shows the kids her favorite practice spot. Tank's Sleep Over - When Tank spends the night at Pteranodon Terrace, the last thing he wants to do is sleep. But as the night wears on, Don, Tiny and Shiny start to nod off, and Buddy tries to stay awake with Tank. Then Buddy realizes that Tank is worried about sleeping in a strange place, so Buddy and Mom help Tank feel at home so he can finally get to sleep.
Pinkalicious imagines creative possibilities everywhere she looks. Aimed at kids 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages viewers to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, including music, dance, theater and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter and all their friends in Pinkville!
The Allergy Problem - Peg's house/Inside a Whale. When Peg is told she's allergic to Cat, Cat leaves home! Ramone flies Peg around the world in his flying machine that runs on 100 pebbles, in search of her friend. I Do What I Can: The Musical - Radio City Music Hall. Peg and Cat present a Broadway musical about the amazing Ramone, who became a hero by doing 30 great things, 5 at a time.
Elmo tries to find something to do in the rain while he waits to jump in puddles.
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
Fergus plans an epic anniversary date for Felicia, but can he get it done in three hours? / The Fishmans want to put on an underwater circus act for the Treeborhood. Thanks to the Wombats and a video camera, everyone gets to see the act.
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.
Daniel Takes His Time - Grandpere is visiting Daniel and they are baking raisin bread together. Daniel learns that sometimes it's good to take your time, and it can be worth the wait. Sometimes It's Good to Go Slow - Daniel's class is going on a nature walk. The group learns that sometimes it's good to go slow: seeing, hearing, and smelling the environment around you. You never know what you'll find! Strategy: Sometimes it's good to go slow.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
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.
Donkey and Panda's snow snurdle is melting! Trolley helps them bring it to Someplace Cold, but can they get past the Puzzling Penguin in time?/The pals can't fit everyone in Panda's ship for a party back on Planet Purple. What else can they do?
Jeff, Donkey, and Panda take fun photos around Someplace Else but some turn out not quite right./Greeble invites the pals to share in his holiday!
When Commander Cottontail needs his Explorer's outfit cleaned, Milo, Lofty and Lark are enthralled listening to his thrilling adventures. With help from Suds, they are transported to the jungle to embark on an exciting treasure hunt!
Elinor and her friends get inspired by birds to make their perfect nest. / After observing lizards, Elinor and her friends learn that it's good to eat different types of foods.
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's a little trickier than they thought. / For Valentine's Day, Rosie tries to make a family tree by putting her family in a real tree.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
Wild Moose Chase Molly's class is learning about bartering by practicing with kids who live up north in Kaktovik, Alaska. Molly offers to trade a pair of moose antlers for the kids' fossilized whale bone, but later discovers that the antlers she's promised have been traded around town! Can Molly and Tooey track down the traveling antlers or will this barter go bust? Where the Bison Roam Molly and Mom accompany Nina to Shageluk, where Nina is doing a follow-up story on the country's only herd of wild wood bison. Once there, they meet Dr. Locklear and fly out to record the number of bison in the herd. Unfortunately, one of them seems to be missing. Will they be able to find it?
When baby Gio gets all the attention on the playground, Junior starts acting like a baby. Alma tries to figure out what's going on with her little brother. When Alma's playing keeps waking up 2-year-old Lilly from her nap, she and her friends need to find a new way to play.
In Mexico City, the Circo orchestra gets a bad case of the hiccups, so Carmen finds a Mariachi band to fill in, causing Luna to break into wild dancing! / In Mexico City, Leo, Carmen, and Andy help return a lost cocoa bean to a friend's mother.
Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone. / The Loops kids divide up the kitchen cleaning chores between easy and hard so everyone has an equal amount of work.
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep. Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
Martin and Chris are creature adventuring on the African savannah when they encounter a warthog mom and her piglets. But they notice something odd. One of the piglets is the cheetah cub Spotswat! It's up to the Kratt Bros to find out why this cub has been adopted into the warthog family and to reunite him with his mother, Blur. Science Concept: Interspecies relationships.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming-Grandpa neversings. When Grandpa tells her he lost his songs when he gave his drum away, Molly goes on a mission to find his drum and return his songs to him. / The Qyah Canoers are ready for their first competition. There's just one problem: Molly, Tooey, and Trini don't know how to canoe! Mr. Patak refers them to Connie, but her coaching techniques are rather unusual. Are their chances for triumph doomed? Or does Connie's past hold the key to victory?
Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous, but tells on Beto and Eddie when they weren't doing anything wrong. / All of Alma's friends bring snacks to share, but no one tries Aaron and Lucas' snacks.
Molly learns about Grandpa Nat's dream to climb to the top of Denali in honor of the first person to do so, real-life Alaska Native, Walter Harper. Molly tries to get Grandpa and her father to climb North America's highest mountain!
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.
Ice Moon Enceladus - Sean sets up a sno-cone stand to help raise money to send a spaceship to Mars. But it's the hottest day of the year and he quickly runs out of ice, and he can't find any nearby. Then Jet has an idea where they can go to get some ice-Saturn's ice moon, Enceladus! Curriculum: Enceladus is a small moon of Saturn that contains a liquid ocean underneath an outer layer of ice. It has "ice volcanoes" that shoot geyser-like jets of water vapor into space. Some of the water vapor falls back as "snow" and the rest escapes, which supplies most of the material making up Saturn's E ring. What Goes Up... - Jet builds a mini-flying saucer in his garage and wants to test it, but to succeed, he has to learn what gravity is and how it works. Curriculum: Gravity is an invisible pulling power that every object has-planets, moons, stars, and YOU. Gravity pulls all objects in the universe toward one another. The bigger and heavier an object is (the more mass it has), the more gravity it has.
A giant bookworm is eating its way through Reader Valley& and growing! Outta Space ruins a picnic by making it rainy and windy! It's Super Readers vs. Super Villains in the ultimate Reader Valley race!
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
Wild Moose Chase Molly's class is learning about bartering by practicing with kids who live up north in Kaktovik, Alaska. Molly offers to trade a pair of moose antlers for the kids' fossilized whale bone, but later discovers that the antlers she's promised have been traded around town! Can Molly and Tooey track down the traveling antlers or will this barter go bust? Where the Bison Roam Molly and Mom accompany Nina to Shageluk, where Nina is doing a follow-up story on the country's only herd of wild wood bison. Once there, they meet Dr. Locklear and fly out to record the number of bison in the herd. Unfortunately, one of them seems to be missing. Will they be able to find it?
When baby Gio gets all the attention on the playground, Junior starts acting like a baby. Alma tries to figure out what's going on with her little brother. When Alma's playing keeps waking up 2-year-old Lilly from her nap, she and her friends need to find a new way to play.