Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
MY MUSIC Presents THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU is a music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters' career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group's friends in the music business, featuring their their top recording hits, including "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Top of the World," "For All We Know," "Superstar," "Yesterday Once More," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun." Between 1970 and 1983, the Carpenters were awarded 10 gold singles and 9 gold albums, many of which also achieved multi-platinum status. They won Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocal group in 1970 and for Album of the Year in 1971. That same year, Karen and Richard hosted the NBC-TV summer series, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and later starred in a series of specials on ABC-TV into the 1980s. Their soundtrack recording of "Bless the Beasts and Children" was nominated for an Academy Award, and they performed it at the Oscar telecast in 1972. From 1970 to 1981, the Carpenters consistently were represented on the Billboard charts with 17 of their singles in the Pop Top 20, including three #1 songs and six songs at #2 in addition to 17 songs hitting #1 on the Easy Listening chart. The Carpenters became the top American recording act of the 1970s and have sold over 100 million recordings worldwide. THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU features interviews with Richard Carpenter in addition to the group's musicians, famous friends and colleagues, particularly those who helped them achieve stardom, including Herb Alpert, Paul Williams, Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark. The program also contains rare footage of Richard and Karen, including never-before-seen promotional films, concert performances, studio recording sessions, archival television appearances and outtakes.
Join the cast and creators as they provide behind-the-scenes insights into Season 6, including the growing Herriot family, Mrs. Hall's return, Tristan's new love interest, the impact of war, the importance of community, and hopes for the future.
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. The fate of Downton Abbey hinges on a letter from a dead man. Edith and Sir Anthony face their own fateful moment. Mrs. Hughes confronts a crisis.
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. Two social revolutions arrive at Downton Abbey: the Irish civil war and the fight for women's suffrage. A mysterious conspiracy keeps Anna and Bates apart.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
The Odd Antidote - When Ms. O has bizarre side effects after being sprayed by a weird plant, Olive and Otto must travel around town finding the correct measurements of the ingredients for the medicine to cure her, all while keeping Ms. O's condition a secret from her. Curriculum: Measuring, comparison. The One that Got Away - The only thing that can bring Ms. O's old partner O'Donahue out of retirement is the very thing that put him there in the first place: a mysterious villain and a case that's gone unsolved for years. Curriculum: Number operations; greater than and less than.
Chris and Martin are taking Aviva's sub prototype out for a test drive when it gets sucked into a battle between a Sperm whale and Giant squid, spiraling down into the depths. The brothers want to follow, but their damaged sub can't take that kind of pressure. Aviva develops whale and squid Creature Power Suits, so the brothers can go where no sub has gone before. Science Concept: Pressure is force applied to an area.
When Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, Corky worries about skipping their usual cold-weather traditions. But as they plan an exciting celebration, Corky wonders: can she have a fun Christmas without snow?
Lyla builds a spaceship with a new friend and learns people can be different from her. / Lyla learns her sisters can predict what the other wants by observing one another, and Lyla tries to do the same with Luke.
When Carl's special crayon breaks and Nico's drawing rips, they blame each other. Can their friends help them settle their argument? / Lotta is frustrated when she struggles to learn to play the new alto saxophone her grandma sent her.
The Dragon Dance: In school, the children are all helping Teacher Harriet with a big art project: creating a dancing dragon! Everyone is eager to finish so the dragon can dance, but they learn that they need to work together so the big project can be finished. Teacher Harriet's Birthday: It's Teacher Harriet's birthday! Mom Tiger helps the children surprise her by decorating the classroom with streamers and making a birthday present while she is gone. The children learn that cooperation is necessary to pull off the surprise.
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
When Cookie Monster gets tired from pushing his cart, Abby uses magic to make the cart move on its own. He starts to feel frustrated because she's not listening to him. Now the cart's out of control. Meanwhile Grover tries to deliver boxes.
After discovering that Super takes an hour for herself every day, the Wombats go on a quest to create the perfect "Me Time."/After a too-calm "Quiet Day," Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing!
Donkey Hodie takes Cousin Hodie and Purple Panda on a road trip around Someplace Else to visit things they've never seen! When her hee-hawesome plan goes off-course, can they work together to change the plan? Ding-ding! They know a pal who can help.
113A At the carnival, Rosie is finally ready to go into the Fun House, but then learns she doesn't have enough tickets. 113B A visit to the pet store for Crystal's new bunny finds Rosie struggling to figure out what the bunny wants vs. what it needs.
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.
Alma is putting together a care package for Granny Isa, but did she pack the right things?/Alma hypes up Beto and Rafia so much that they get nervous to play each other in soccer.
On their first day of school, four imaginative kids feel like they don't belong, until they learn that everyone has a unique story to share. The Day You Begin is a journey of self-acceptance, courage, and the magic that comes when we connect with others. Bursting with color, laughs, and compassion, this animated adaptation brings Jacqueline Woodson's beloved book to life, reminding kids that every voice matters and every difference is a strength.
Explore Poland's rich history through 3 very different castles. In the southeast is GBPancut Castle, home to generations of Polish aristocratic families. On the northern edge of Poland is Malbork Castle, headquarters of the legendary Teutonic Knights. In the southwest is Koiaz Castle, home to both German & Polish noble families, and once home to Princess Daisy, often compared to Princess Diana.
California's Santa Monica Mountains. France to his hometown of Topanga, California in Southern span the globe from Ethiopia and along the banks of the Lot River in Rosendo introduces viewers to the Wonderful World of Markets, which celebration, in this commemorative episode Steppin' Out host Joseph As part of his public television and CreateTV 20th anniversary
Watch breathtaking appraisals at Idaho Botanical Garden, including Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards, and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner. Which is a $20,000 to $40,000 find?
You won't be-leaf the top treasure at the Idaho Botanical Garden treasure among a 1980 Topps basketball cards box, Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man comics, and an Alexej von Jawlensky Meditation oil. Can you guess the $50,000 to $100,000 find?
Karla Jones is the executive director of the Bienenstock Furniture Library, the world?s largest furniture specialty library. She details how this nonprofit resource in High Point, NC, preserves the history of home furnishings, textiles and architecture to inspire the next generation of global furniture designers and architects.
Presented by Sumi Somaskanda and Caitriona Perry, BBC World News America gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, DC.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
In RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY, Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland - the place where la dolce vita is a way of life. Starting in Umbria, he connects with rustic, traditional culture: sleeping at an agriturismo (a farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made (and eaten), and hiking down into ancient and fragrant wine cellars. Then he tours Assisi, with its inspirational story of St. Francis, its stop-and-smell-God's-roses spirituality, its delicate Giotto masterpieces, and its awe-inspiring basilica. In Siena, Rick enjoys a front-row seat at its wild horse race - the venerable Palio - and marvels at cultural treasures from the city's glory days, when it rivaled Florence for dominance in Tuscany. He finishes with the ultimate Riviera getaway: the Cinque Terre, where he gets to know each of the "five lands" - from the dramatic, vineyard-surrounded Vernazza to hardscrabble Riomaggiore, to the pint-sized resort of Monterosso. Fishing for anchovies, sipping wine out of rustic barrels, bringing flowers to hilltop cemeteries, and savoring twinkling Mediterranean vistas, Rick visits his favorite stretch of Mediterranean coastline. From hill towns to harbors, and from vino rosso to Giotto, RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY savors the good life in the Italian heartland.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.
Zero Effect - Olive and Otto must stop zeroes from disappearing before the missing zeroes destroy the town... and Otto turns into a baby. Curriculum: Numbers and counting; place value. Bad Luck Bears - When odd things start happening to the Bears basketball team, Olive and Otto must set things straight before the big game. Curriculum: Number operations; addition problems with different addend combinations.
Martin and Chris are hanging out in China with their Giant panda friend Stuffo, when they receive reports of Snowy owls showing up all over North America. Since these raptors live in the Arctic, it's up to the Wild Kratts to solve the Mystery of the Snowy Owl Invasion! Science Concept : Territoriality, population cycles, migration.
The Wild Kratts are on a mission to decode the secret language of one of the smartest creatures on Earth - Dolphins!
Lily and her family discover a surprise Great Grandpa Wallace left for them in the garage - a mobile weather station that can fly! They embark on their first weather hunting expedition - above the clouds.
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.
Arthur falls asleep on a bus and awakens in a strange -- and scary -- part of town. Will he ever find his way home? Can he keep himself from crying? In part two, Arthur learns he doesn't have to go far from hom e to have a great summer.
Nature Cat and the crew visit a kelp forest, but find sea urchins eating all of the kelp. Oh no! Can the gang save the dense underwater forest? / The gang visits Mars in a daydream, hoping to meet some aliens. Will they ever make it home?
Our heroes can't find Fur Blur. Sparks' Crew uses their 5 senses to track her throughout the school. Curriculum: Humans have five senses they use to gather information about the world around them. They can use that information to solve problems. / A giant, mysterious blob is invading the hallways and classrooms, causing chaos. Sparks' Crew needs to identify the properties of The Blob in order to stop it and save the day. Curriculum: Identifying the properties of a material can help give clues to what it is.
Creech invites her good friends the CyberSquad to Tikiville to show off the amazing new bike path that has everyone driving their fantastic new bikes and trikes rather than cars. Everyone is having fun - even Hacker is joyriding on his bike (and if that isn't suspicious, Jackie doesn't know what is). Inez, who cares deeply for animals, soon realizes the bike path has divided the habitats of many of Tikiville's cute, cuddly creatures. Creature families have been split up, and the busy bike path is preventing animals from reaching their food and water sources. Inez feels the bike path should be shut down, but Creech doesn't want to take away the benefits the path has created for her community. The disagreement drives a wedge between the two good friends. Will they find a compromise? Will a map of the area help Inez and her friends reunite the cute critters to their families and homes? And what is that sneaky Hacker up to?!
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.
Things That Go Bump - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford host their first-ever backyard campout with all their dog and human friends. Things are going great until they start getting spooked by weird noises and shadows! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford help each other face their fears, only to discover the "scary" thing wasn't scary after all. Sherlock Bones - After a bunch of salty snacks, Clifford and his doggy friends are THIRSTY! But, when they head over to their community dog bowl, they find it is missing. Who could have taken it? Inspired by Emily Elizabeth's Sherlock Holmes book, the gang works together to find clues and solve the mystery.
Elmo and his friends try setting a cookie tower record, but Elmo feels discouraged when he keeps knocking it down. He does a wiggle break and then helps his team in another way. Meanwhile Grover tries taking a photo of Bert and Ernie.
Pinkalicious hosts a Princess of Pink slumber party, but one of her friends gets homesick and isn't sure she wants to spend the night! Pinkalicious, Lila and Jasmine imagine a friendly pink dragon named Gertie to help them out. / Pinkalicious is excited when the Plums let her puppy-sit Pinky, their cute but nervous poodle. To coax her to come out of her shell, Pinkalicious and Peter pretend to be dogs and get Pinky to start playing with them. But when Pinky accidentally turns pink, is the doggy fun over?
The All-Animal Recycled Band - George recruits Charkie, Gnocchi, Hundley and Compass to play in a band inspired by the firefighters at Rescue Squad 86. For instruments, George gets creative and uses keys, rice in a milk carton, a birdseed canister with rubber bands, and a pie tin. Now all he has to do is figure out a way to get two dogs, a cat, and a bird to play music together. The Times of Sand - George and The Man with the Yellow Hat have a sand castle building contest at the beach. With the help of Bill and Momma Bunny, George builds a great castle and learns about how to avoid losing your castle to the incoming tide.
It's Alphabet Day on Sesame Street. There's alphabet shaped cookies and decorations all around! While Elmo sings the ABC song, his friend Mathis signs the alphabets using American Sign Language. What a great way to celebrate Alphabet Day!
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.
Is there a way to muffle the scary sound of thunder? Introducing Wombat-made, noise-cancelling earmuffs! Thunder away! / Zeke turns into a "Wish Monster" when Zadie and Malik make his wish come true. Now he wants ALL his wishes to come true.
Zeke's sorting choices prove interesting when he volunteers to be Mr. E's "Helper for the Day." / The Wombats are psyched to race in the Treeborhood Derby, but can't get their homemade car out of the house, let alone to the starting line.
The Class Votes - At school, Daniel and his classmates get to choose their new class pet! Teacher Harriet explains that they can either get a bunny or a turtle. The kids learn what it means to 'vote' and that sometimes it doesn't always turn out your way. Luckily, ALL of the kids find something to love about their new pet, 'Snowball'! The Neighborhood Votes - The Tiger family is going to Clock Factory Park today to hear a big announcement from King Friday. Daniel has to make several choices throughout the day, culminating in one BIG group decision: King Friday announces that the kids can choose one new piece of playground equipment and everyone gets to speak up for what they want by voting!
Daniel and Prince Wednesday learn to ask permission before touching someone else at the playground. When Jodi attempts to touch Miss Elaina's hair, she learns that it's important to ask first before touching someone else.
When Carl's special crayon breaks and Nico's drawing rips, they blame each other. Can their friends help them settle their argument? / Lotta is frustrated when she struggles to learn to play the new alto saxophone her grandma sent her.
When Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, she comes to see it is okay that she experiences music in her own colorful way. / Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play their favorite pirate game anymore.
Duck Duck enjoys me-time at the beach. Donkey and Panda decide to take some me-time, too./The pals like different things at Donkey's sleepover.
Cousin Hodie's pet rock Dotto goes missing. Can Donkey and Panda help find it among the other rocks in Someplace Else?/Donkey hosts a tea party, but keeps forgetting her pals favorite teas and treats. Can they help her find a way to remember?
Bubble House - The kids find a spittle bug, which is a bug that lives in bubbles. They watch it building itself a bubble house, and it inspires the kids to build one of their very own. They try to make one big bubble, but it's a lot harder than they thought, and the bubbles keep popping. After observing the spittle bug a bit more closely, they realize it uses its body like a straw to blow lots of small bubbles, so the kids imitate the spittle bug by blowing lots and lots of little bubbles in a pile, and it works. Their very own bubble house! The Syrup Tree - The kids are helping Farmer Bear as she makes her famous maple syrup by collecting tree sap and boiling it until it's syrupy, then pouring it into bottles. There's one problem though, there's a lot of bottles to fill and she only has one ladle. Inspired by how tree sap delivers nutrients to the entire tree, Elinor and her friends make the perfect delivery system that resembles branches on a tree that distributes the syrup to multiple bottles. Time for some pancakes!
Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to recreate Mom and Pap's beach anniversary tradition at home./It's Chiles en Nogada Day, but when Papa loses the recipe, it's up to Rosie to figure out who else might have it.
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.
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that choosing to work hard on his lemonade stand now can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams later. / Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that if they want to work together as a team to create a special art project, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Molly's Valentine's Day Disaster Molly and Trini want to make beaded sun catchers for their friends for Valentine's Day. After a quick trip to Nenana, they gather all their supplies and are ready to start crafting. But their bag rips on the way back and they lose their beads! Will this be a Valentine's Day Disaster?! Porcupine Slippers It's Mom's birthday and Molly wants to surprise her with a special gift: a pair of traditional beaded slippers. Atsaq and Tooey agree to help, but when they run out of porcupine quills, the trio must head into the woods at night to find and gather the quills from a real porcupine!
Alma and Eddie want to win the Song of Summer Contest, but what should their song be about?
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. / Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
Soundcheck - Olive and Otto must figure out how and why things are disappearing around town when all Otto wants to do is listen to a song by his favorite band, Soundcheck. Curriculum: Number operations; subtraction. Double Trouble - Debbie from Debbie's Pizzeria has doubled... not once, but twice, creating four Debbies! When one of the four Debbies goes missing, Olive and Otto need to find her. Curriculum: Numbers and counting; doubling.
As Chris and Martin search for the answer to why giraffes have long necks, a mischievous giraffe begins secretly taking Creature Power Suit parts and supplies from the Tortuga.
Jimmy accidentally drops the keys to the Tortuga into the ocean. Chris, Martin and Aviva on are a race to develop osprey creature powers to find the keys before they disappear forever!
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
Stu doesn't like baths, so Lyla and Luke find a way to clean and dry Stu. / Through trial and error, Lyla and Ale find a solution to protect the callaloo plants from stink bugs.
"The Last of Mary Moo Cow" D.W. is Mary Moo Cow's greatest fan. She watches the show every day and collects countless videos, toys, and clothes. When Mary Moo Cow is cancelled, D.W. is devastated. How can television _ or life as she knows it _ ever be the same? "Bitzi's Beau" Buster and his mom are very close _ they like the same movies, the same food, the same boyfriends_. wait, what?! Actually Buster hasn't yet met Bitzi's new boyfriend, but he fears the worst. Is he an alien? Is he Mr. Ratburn? Or worst of all_ is he a Mom- stealer?
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
When a little girl's toys keep disappearing from her backyard, Sparks' Crew discovers the culprit is a neighbor's dog. How will they keep it out? AJ's Extra Superpower (his autism) is the key. Curriculum: Investigating can help you figure things out and solve problems. / The team heads to Citytown Hero Con. AJ is dressed as his hero, Jetman Jones, and is shocked to see that many people are also dressed like him. How will he find the real Jetman Jones in the crowd? Curriculum: Find the differences in similar things by observing and comparing.
Has Hacker finally found a way to take down Motherboard forever? All bets are off when Hacker stumbles upon the secret location of the "Program Proliferator" - a piece of hardware capable of reprogramming Motherboard's operating system. It's buried right under Dingerville Park, home of The Dingerball Series, a once-in-every-four-year championship game less than a week away. While retrieving the device, Hacker suctions up all the ballfield's dirt, leaving a giant crater in the ground-and in the hearts of all Cybercitizens. No one is more distraught than Lefty, the local seven-year-old pitcher Matt's been mentoring. The CyberSquad must figure out how to refill the missing dirt before the big game! Could composting lead to a home run?
"The Mystery of the Mask" In Thailand, Leo sees a suspicious man in a mask and thinks he's up to no good! "Movie Monday" Carmen wants to see a movie in Bangkok, but when there's a power outage, Luna takes her to see a shadow-puppet performance instead.
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.
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that choosing to work hard on his lemonade stand now can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams later. / Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that if they want to work together as a team to create a special art project, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Molly's Valentine's Day Disaster Molly and Trini want to make beaded sun catchers for their friends for Valentine's Day. After a quick trip to Nenana, they gather all their supplies and are ready to start crafting. But their bag rips on the way back and they lose their beads! Will this be a Valentine's Day Disaster?! Porcupine Slippers It's Mom's birthday and Molly wants to surprise her with a special gift: a pair of traditional beaded slippers. Atsaq and Tooey agree to help, but when they run out of porcupine quills, the trio must head into the woods at night to find and gather the quills from a real porcupine!
Alma and Eddie want to win the Song of Summer Contest, but what should their song be about?
Discover hidden treasures and unique experiences across the state. Plus, explore a North Carolina landmark connected to the American Revolution.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
With squash season in full effect, trouble with the twins, staffing issues at the Boiler Room and a new cookbook overloading her plate, Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johnna over a Southern classic: squash and onions.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.
Test cook Bryan Roof reveals the secrets to making a Southern California classic, Smoked Fish Tacos. Equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia Collin Davison his top pick of chimney starters. Test cook Christie Morrison makes the perfect Grilled Steak Fajitas.
Test cook Vallery Lomas makes host Bridget Lancaster a savory Turkey Sausage Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about sugar. And test cook Antoinette Johnson makes a refreshing Chocolate Sorbet for host Julia Collin Davison.
Visit the Apple Capital of Georgia with Darley on her Ellijay, Georgia getaway complete with apple picking, hiking, and local food and drinks. Join Darley as she experiences life on family farms at places like Red Apple Barn and Cress Creeks Farm. Darley learns why wine grows well in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Roo Mountain Vineyards and hits the trails for mountain biking. She visits Expedition Bigfoot and tries local BBQ and Brunswick Stew at The Pink Pig, before embarking on a downtown walking tour with Chef Abbey Prieto.
For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.
Texas Monthly Presents is a captivating new docuseries series that brings the magazine's award-winning journalism from the page to the screen and invites viewers to experience Texas through the mindset of a storyteller.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.
Powerful glutes play a key role in how efficiently your body moves. Keeping them toned and strong can relieve back pain and prevent injury. You'll also work on feet and hip alignment, and move in ways to increase your range of motion in this Classical Stretch episode. Perfect for beginners, the easy-to-follow full body movements will keep you energized throughout your day.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
With squash season in full effect, trouble with the twins, staffing issues at the Boiler Room and a new cookbook overloading her plate, Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johnna over a Southern classic: squash and onions.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.
Test cook Bryan Roof reveals the secrets to making a Southern California classic, Smoked Fish Tacos. Equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia Collin Davison his top pick of chimney starters. Test cook Christie Morrison makes the perfect Grilled Steak Fajitas.
Test cook Vallery Lomas makes host Bridget Lancaster a savory Turkey Sausage Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about sugar. And test cook Antoinette Johnson makes a refreshing Chocolate Sorbet for host Julia Collin Davison.
Visit the Apple Capital of Georgia with Darley on her Ellijay, Georgia getaway complete with apple picking, hiking, and local food and drinks. Join Darley as she experiences life on family farms at places like Red Apple Barn and Cress Creeks Farm. Darley learns why wine grows well in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Roo Mountain Vineyards and hits the trails for mountain biking. She visits Expedition Bigfoot and tries local BBQ and Brunswick Stew at The Pink Pig, before embarking on a downtown walking tour with Chef Abbey Prieto.
For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.
When a member of the prestigious Marlow Sailing Club is killed in a shocking accident, Tanika quickly enlists the services of Judith, Becks, and Suzie. The sleuthing trio finds evidence that the so-called tragic death is, in fact, the perfect murder.
Believing the murder is connected to the ongoing thefts, Judith enlists Becks and Suzie to catch the thieves red-handed. But Suzie inadvertently reveals too much and puts herself in danger. Can they stop the killer and save her before it's too late?
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.
Everyone he knew had reason to kill mystery author Alan Conway. But was his fatal fall actually murder? The missing last chapter of his new book may hold the secret.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Jenn takes Swannanoa homeowners plant shopping and then helps with landscaping in North Asheville. Meanwhile, Kevin heads to Georgia for a carpet factory tour. Zack helps install a butcher block counter at Miah's.
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.
Follow NC paleontologists as they dig into the mystery of the most complete fossils of Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus ever found. Journey to a new coastal habitat where biologists work to reintroduce a magnificent endangered native snail to the wild. Meet the zombie hogfish, and see how it can change the color of its scales. Plus, captivating bat flies up close and in slow motion.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
North Carolina homeowners, designers, and artists reveal how spaces, whether homes or old buildings are reimagined to bring inspiration and new life.
Follow two western North Carolina artisans as they carve natural elements. Trees that were downed during Hurricane Helene are reborn as benches, life-size sculpture and functional works of art for the community. Ice sculptor Patrick O?Brien crafts dazzling work for the Haywood Ice Fest.
Watch breathtaking appraisals at Idaho Botanical Garden, including Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards, and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner. Which is a $20,000 to $40,000 find?
This film about Seabiscuit's unlikely career illuminates the precarious economic conditions that defined America in the 1930s and explores the behind-the-scenes world of thoroughbred racing. Scott Glenn narrates.
A novice banjoist uncovers the instrument's Black roots, reclaiming a legacy through music and community; in the red dunes between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican-American off-road culture races at full throttle, redefining the border through speed and pride; and in 1970s Miami, a Ukrainian immigrant's late-blooming art finds long-awaited recognition.
RICK STEVES ART OF EUROPE: MICHELANGELO TO MONET is a greatest-hits pledge party celebrating Europe's art and creative geniuses, from Leonardo to Van Gogh. Across the two-hour special, Rick traces Florence's bold "rebirth" after Europe's medieval struggles; marvels at the over-the-top churches, palaces, fountains and canvases of the Baroque period; and examines the pioneering Impressionist works that captured the joie de vivre of the late 1800s.
In AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: EASY RECIPES FOR THRIFTY COOKING, host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. The recipes, used by thrifty gourmets for years, use simple ingredients to make nourishing and filling family meals. The cooking segments are: "Legumes - Beans and Greens," "Crockpot Magic- Onion/Cranberry Brisket ," "Hearty Soups - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup," "One Pound of Ground - Shepard's Pie, " "Leftovers Live Again - Chicken a la King," "Classic Casseroles - Baked Macaroni."
AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: FLAVORS OF THE FOURTH is a new special from Chris Fennimore and the America's Home Cooking team that celebrates picnics and barbecue! Recipes include horseradish potato salad, baked beans, apple hand pies and more summer favorites.
In 1956, Elvis Presley was a 21-year-old new singing sensation, and both he and his rockabilly sound were unknown outside of the South. Narrated by Levon Helm (The Band), Elvis '56 opens a time capsule to reveal the legendary performer at the very beginning of his meteoric career. It captures the sights and sounds of that pivotal year using exclusive tour photographs, kinescopes of Presley's controversial appearances on TV, newsreel clips, and radio interviews. Footage of performances captures the young, explosively talented Presley on the brink of his soon-to-be superstardom. Just one year later, he achieved widespread fame, selling a billion records worldwide and becoming the highest-paid star in Hollywood.
MY MUSIC Presents THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU is a music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters' career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group's friends in the music business, featuring their their top recording hits, including "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Top of the World," "For All We Know," "Superstar," "Yesterday Once More," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun." Between 1970 and 1983, the Carpenters were awarded 10 gold singles and 9 gold albums, many of which also achieved multi-platinum status. They won Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocal group in 1970 and for Album of the Year in 1971. That same year, Karen and Richard hosted the NBC-TV summer series, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and later starred in a series of specials on ABC-TV into the 1980s. Their soundtrack recording of "Bless the Beasts and Children" was nominated for an Academy Award, and they performed it at the Oscar telecast in 1972. From 1970 to 1981, the Carpenters consistently were represented on the Billboard charts with 17 of their singles in the Pop Top 20, including three #1 songs and six songs at #2 in addition to 17 songs hitting #1 on the Easy Listening chart. The Carpenters became the top American recording act of the 1970s and have sold over 100 million recordings worldwide. THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU features interviews with Richard Carpenter in addition to the group's musicians, famous friends and colleagues, particularly those who helped them achieve stardom, including Herb Alpert, Paul Williams, Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark. The program also contains rare footage of Richard and Karen, including never-before-seen promotional films, concert performances, studio recording sessions, archival television appearances and outtakes.
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.
The legends of 60's and 70's soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more in this first-time-ever classic R&B and soul compilation from 30 years of the TJL archive.
Health care deserts are expanding across rural parts of the U.S., but communities in NC have taken bold steps to bridge critical gaps. By developing grassroots solutions, they?re creating sustainable models for health care access. These include a dental outreach clinic in Hyde County, integrated care tailored for NC?s Cherokee communities and nursing apprenticeships in Surry and Yadkin counties.
Follow two western North Carolina artisans as they carve natural elements. Trees that were downed during Hurricane Helene are reborn as benches, life-size sculpture and functional works of art for the community. Ice sculptor Patrick O?Brien crafts dazzling work for the Haywood Ice Fest.
In the Italian countryside, Rick connects with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking down into deep and ancient wine cellars. He ends in Assisi - the hometown of St. Francis - which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, he explores its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring basilica, built on the tomb of the beloved saint.
Test cook Vallery Lomas makes host Bridget Lancaster a savory Turkey Sausage Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about sugar. And test cook Antoinette Johnson makes a refreshing Chocolate Sorbet for host Julia Collin Davison.
Test cook Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster Frito Pie. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of nonalcoholic beer. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of the Potato Chip Queen of the West. And test cook Morgan Bolling whips up Chocolate-Dipped Potato Chip Cookies for host Julia Collin Davison.
Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany. Mostly, she's after what they're best known for around Mexico, their cheese! She sees their traditional cheese-making process at Pampas Cheese Factory, the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest Mennonite cheese. Then she tries another local culinary innovation, Mennonite pizza.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
Anupy Singla breaks down one of the biggest misnomers about Indian cooking in the West - the word curry. In America it has come to mean a spice blend; but, to Indians it refers to the consistency of a dish and essentially means gravy. Authentic Indian cooking does not use curry powder, but whole basic spices and spice blends. We will make a traditional Punjabi Chicken Curry, which is a two-part process including marinating and cooking. We will also discuss an easy homemade achaar, or Indian pickle, and a smooth Mango Lassi drink.
Milk Street dresses up salads! We start with Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Sweet Lime-Garlic Dressing (Goi Ga), a symphony of tastes, colors and textures. Then, we show you why warming your beans is the key to better flavor with a recipe for Greek Bean Salad (Fasolia Piaz) . Finally, we make a Spanish spin on the classic Caesar: Romaine with Manchego and Smoky Pepper Dressing.
food on your plate might just be the vegetables. charge and proving that the most colorful, nutritious, and exciting Kusina, Allwell Greens, and Cadence - entrepreneurs leading the meat. Filmmaker Liza deGuia explores plant-forward food with Woldy Vegetables are having a moment. In NYC, the new normal is eating less
In Madagascar, a match-stick sized chameleon goes on an epic journey to find a mate and lay eggs before it's too late. A water vole in the Scottish Highlands swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain to find a place to raise her pups.