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Arts & DramaAntiques Roadshow"Memphis" (part three of three)Monday, February 28, 2005 8 - 9:00 pmThe "Roadshow" continues its visit to Memphis, Tennessee, the pork barbeque capital of the world. Tune in and find out how an Elvis collectible -- a spangled Elvis costume which, if traced back to his 1968 comeback tour, could rocket its value from $15,000 to $100,000. This program repeats on March 3 at 9 pm ET. (CC, Stereo) Log on and apply for a pair of free tickets to one of the "Roadshow" events taking place this summer. Antiques Roadshow FYIWednesday, March 2, 2005 8 - 8:30 pmLearn about the subtle differences between Tiffany and Steuben glass. Plus, hear the tale of one of the FBI's most-wanted Stradivarius violins, still missing 25 years after it was stolen following a concert in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (CC, Stereo) Explore the companion Web site and learn about the aeronautical artifacts of World War II that bear the colorful artwork of the airmen who flew them. http://www.pbs.org/antiquesfyi On Stage at the Kennedy Center"The Mark Twain Prize 2004"Wednesday, March 2, 2005 9 - 10:30 pmThis year, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor salutes "Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels. The special features clips from the comedy show and tributes from stars who have appeared on the show, including Dan Ackroyd, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Chevy Chase, Molly Shannon and others. (CC, Stereo) Learn more about "Saturday Night Live" and its stars at the companion Web site. Plus, start your own PBS Program Club and talk about your favorite "SNL" moments. http://www.pbs.org/onstage/twain2004 PBS Hawaii"Made in Hawaii"This companion Web site, produced by PBS Hawaii, provides a retrospective of Hawaiian filmmakers. http://www.pbshawaii.org/local_productions/madeinhawaii Celtic WomenCheck local listings for air date and timeThe program brings to the screen five exceptional new Irish stars in a spectacular performance recorded live at Dublin's prestigious Helix Centre. (CC, Stereo) Funny Blokes of British ComedyCheck local listings for air date and timeTune in for this compilation of the funniest moments from favorite British comedies. (CC, Stereo) |
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History & SocietyFrontline"The Soldier's Heart"Tuesday, March 1, 2005 9 - 10:00 pmFor those American soldiers who have survived the fighting in Iraq, the battle is not over. For some, the return home can be as painful as war itself. Tune in as "Frontline" tells the stories of soldiers who have come home haunted by their experiences. (CC, Stereo) Log on and find out where veterans and their families can go for advice and help. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heart (Available March 1, 2005) Independent Lens"Sisters of '77"Tuesday, March 1, 2005 10 - 11:00 pmOn a historic weekend in November 1977, 20,000 women and men attended the first federally funded National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas, where they caucused, argued and finally hammered out resolutions that revolutionized the women's movement. Learn about this historical event in this episode of "Independent Lens." (CC, Stereo) Learn more about the U.S. women's movement at the companion Web site. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sistersof77 Washington WeekFriday, March 4, 2005 8 - 8:30 pmJoin host Gwen Ifill for PBS' longest-running public affairs series featuring Washington's top journalists analyzing the week's news stories. (CC, Stereo) Learn more about the U.S.'s troubled relations with Syria. http://www.pbs.org/washingtonweek Wall $treet Week With FortuneFriday, March 4, 2005 8:30 - 9:00 pmCo-hosts Geoffrey Colvin and Karen Gibbs, along with a guest panel of experts, discuss what's ahead for the financial markets. (CC, Stereo) Outgoing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell leaves behind a controversial legacy on a range of important entertainment, telecom and technology issues. Log on and learn about his vision of the future of media. NOWFriday, March 4, 2005 9 - 9:30 pmAt the helm in 2005 is David Brancaccio, who joined "NOW" after a decade as host of public radio's "Marketplace." NOW pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts and travels the nation to shed light on the important public policy issues that have real-world impact on working Americans. (CC, Stereo) Take our online quiz and find out if your neighborhood is environmentally safe. Tucker Carlson: UnfilteredFriday, March 4, 2005 9:30 - 10:00 pmTune in for this weekly half-hour public affairs series featuring journalist Tucker Carlson. (CC, Stereo) Log on and find out what former Director of the CIA James Woolsey thinks about our first Director of National Intelligence. http://www.pbs.org/tuckercarlson Journal Editorial ReportFriday, March 4, 2005 10 - 10:30 pmMembers of the "Wall Street Journal" editorial board bring viewers a forum for exploring current issues and events in this new, weekly series. (CC, Stereo) Log on and find out what the panel thinks about the free speech controversies on college campuses. http://www.pbs.org/journaleditorialreport Tavis SmileyFriday, March 4, 2005 10:30 - 11:00 pmTavis Smiley hosts a new late-night television talk show -- a hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and everyday people. (CC, Stereo) Log on and find out why actress Melissa Joan Hart thinks that regular check-ups and screenings can save your life. |
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Science & TechnologyAlan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers"Hidden Motives"Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:30 - 9:00 pmIf you think you know why you do things, you're probably wrong. This is an exploration of how our unconscious determines our behavior -- including why we buy things that are "cool." (CC, Stereo, DVI) New brain science joins forces with traditional marketing ideas in the new field of neuromarketing. Log on and find out if this is a new edge for advertisers. (Available March 1, 2005) The New This Old House HourThursday, March 3, 2005 8 - 9:00 pmTune in for America's favorite home improvement series and get answers to your home maintenance and repair questions. (CC, Stereo) I, Cringely"It's the Software, Stupid!"Is the Cell Processor all it's cracked up to be? Bob says it might not matter. |
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