home  select a topic arts & literature education & learning history & culture home & how-to kids & family local focus news & public affairs science & nature highlights channel 9 schedules digital tv schedules HD channel life-encore channel world channel kids channel schedule changes video on demand programs a-z digital tv faq dtv transition tv programs for independent producers community engagements about KQED tv tv FAQ   about KQED   support KQED   the guide online   email newsletters   DTV transition   KQED store   help & FAQ   contact info May 13, 2008 Digital 9.2 | Comcast 189 The very best of Public Broadcasting's programs and KQED productions. Tuesday, May 13 12:00 am Secret World of Haute Couture The world of haute couture is like a private club. Members are very rich, extremely discreet and their clothes are the most expensive in the entire world. In a journey which takes her from Paris to New York an Los Angeles, filmmaker Margy Kinmonth meets millionaire customers and world famous designers as she explores this anachronistic but little explained pocket of the fashion industry. What are the unwritten rules of membership? And why is it all so hush hush? duration: 58:04  CC STEREO TVRE 1:00 am American Experience[#701] FDR, Part 1 of 2: Center of the World/Fear Itself The first segment, "The Center of the World," explored Roosevelt's family background and education, looking for clues as to how the coddled child of rich parents managed to climb the ladder to political success. It followed him from his very first run for political office as New York state senator through his years in Washington as assistant secretary of the navy, as he pursued one goal - the highest office in the land. This section also told the story of FDR's courtship of his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their troubled marriage, including FDR's affair with Eleanor's social secretary, Lucy Mercer. The affair, which nearly ended the marriage, encouraged Eleanor to embrace a life of her own and become politically active. The second segment, "Fear Itself," began with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and followed his relentless struggle to rehabilitate his body and his seemingly moribund political career and to teach himself to appear to walk. This section also painted a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt as she made a life of her own, developing her own political skills while keeping her husband's name before the public through her involvement in reform causes. By the close of the program, a remarkable sequence of events had led FDR back from despair to win his party's nomination as president of the United States. Catapulted into the White House, a man who could not walk began to lead a country crippled by the Great Depression. The series included archival film, home movies and audio clips; newly-filmed footage of significant landmarks in FDR's life; an album of family photographs; and interviews with family members, friends and witnesses to history. duration: 1:51:26  CC STEREO DVI TVPG 3:00 am California's Gold[#8002] Aztec Wigwam Huell travels back to a bygone era when he tours the Aztec Hotel and the Wig Wam Motel, two popular attractions along "The Main Street of America," Route 66. duration: 28:38  CC 3:30 am America's Heartland[#215] Host Paul Ryan takes us to Washington State for a wheat harvest. As farmers bring in the grain, they reflect on the forces that affect their lives. Jason Shoultz joins a Tractorcade rumbling across Iowa, one of many events honoring America's tractor history. Pat McConahay meets a South Carolina farmer preserving heirloom breeds of pigs. Plus, stories about a Washington shellfish entrepreneur, and a look at the country's best state fairs. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 4:00 am Passport to Adventure[#207] The Jungles and Rivers of Costa Rica Costa Rica receives up to 300 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush jungles and raging rivers renowned for white water rafting and kayaking. Mark and Julie descend the infamous Rio Pacuare in rafts, then hook up with Olympic kayakers as they practice slalom racing on the Reventazon. At a rainforest reserve they explore the jungle canopy from a network of suspension bridges 350 feet in the air! They also discuss 'sustainable development' projects that have made Costa Rica a global leader in conservation. A guided tour of the Manuel Antonio preserve offers important lessons in biodiversity and the importance of saving the world's rain forests. duration: 28:42  CC TVG 4:30 am Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa[#209] Milan and Lake Como Milan symbolizes the powerhouse Italy of the 21st century-a European center for finance and fashion. We explore Italy's most extravagantly decorated Gothic cathedral, look at Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper and shop, shop, shop. A visit to the Milan Design Museum shows how, for the Milanese, everyday life is art. We take a train north to serene Lake Como, where we ferry-hop among lakeside villages, explore elegant villas and stop over at the historic Villa D'Este Hotel. A side trip to the ancient city of Bergamo and an alpine festival in the Valtellina complete our journey. Tips include train travel and boat itineraries. duration: 27:48  CC STEREO TVG 5:00 am Rick Steves' Europe Classics[#113] Central Turkey From cliff hideaways in Cappadocia to the unspoiled town of Guzelyurt, we ride camels, ponder luxurious carpets, and are welcomed by locals. In the modern capital of Ankara, we learn about Ataturk, the "father of modern Turkey." duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 5:30 am Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions[#304] California's Gold Country Within 5 years of the initial strike, over 50 billion dollars worth of gold was taken out of the hills near Sacramento, California. Burt takes us to the exact spot where the gold was found and explains how that gold funded The War Between the States, built the transcontinental railroad, and brought California into the Union. We tour Old Sacramento, visit the only remaining rural Chinese village in the United States, and find out why The Pony Express only lasted 18 months. duration: 27:41  CC TVG 6:00 am Wai Lana Yoga[#517] The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Hip Bone Use your legs in different ways to loosen your hips and massage your spine. Then strengthen your thighs with Dynamic Squatting Pose. duration: 27:50  CC STEREO TVG 6:30 am Priscilla's Yoga Stretches[#4] . duration: 13:46  CC 6:45 am Priscilla's Yoga Stretches[#105] . duration: 13:45  CC 7:00 am Power Yoga: Mind and Body[#212] duration: 26:57  CC STEREO TVG 7:30 am Sit and Be Fit[#811] Cultural Approach to Exercise This episode draws on music from a variety of cultures to promote a fun and effective workout. It uses a combination of upper and lower body routines. duration: 26:49  CC STEREO TVG 8:00 am Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique[#401] duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 8:30 am Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions[#104] Brussels, Belgium Sample some unusual beers (including one flavored with cherries), discover why the hand of a giant became the symbol of the city of Antwerp, step into one of the most colorful festivals in Europe and check out some authentic Belgian foods. duration: 26:40  CC 9:00 am Rick Steves' Europe[#303H] Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on local artisans, and set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor. We venture into composer Eric Satie's eccentric world and feast on the finest of Normandy cuisine. After pondering sacrifice and celebrating freedom on the D-Day beaches, we hike with pilgrims to the enchanted island abbey of Mont St. Michel. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 9:30 am Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa[#104H] Genoa and the Italian Riviera We're off to the Italian Riviera seeking la dolce vita in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe. In the port town of Genoa, we tour palaces for a taste of old-world elegance and dine on world-class pesto. Then we head south to the famous resort of Portofino and the sea cliff towns of the Cinqueterre. Finally, we battle vertigo at Pisa's leaning tower. Tips on using train passes and finding addresses. duration: 28:47  CC STEREO TVG 10:00 am Antiques Roadshow[#1216] Las Vegas, Nv - Hour One At a Las Vegas, Nevada, magic theater, host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowery reveal that the artistry - and value - of vintage magic posters is no illusion. Appraisers at the Las Vegas Convention Center don't need sleight-of-hand techniques to pull amazing discoveries out of the crowd, including drawings by the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie, given to the owner's journalist father after an interview with Guthrie; an heirloom early-19th-century tavern clock made by Aaron Willard of the renowned Boston clock manufacturing family; and a fabulous five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring, inherited from the owner's grandfather, owner of a jewelry store/pawn shop in a Colorado mining town. The tearful owner realizes she's hit pay dirt when the ring is valued at $165,000 to $175,000. duration: 56:46  CC STEREO TVG 11:00 am Secret World of Haute Couture The world of haute couture is like a private club. Members are very rich, extremely discreet and their clothes are the most expensive in the entire world. In a journey which takes her from Paris to New York an Los Angeles, filmmaker Margy Kinmonth meets millionaire customers and world famous designers as she explores this anachronistic but little explained pocket of the fashion industry. What are the unwritten rules of membership? And why is it all so hush hush? duration: 58:04  CC STEREO TVRE 12:00 pm American Experience[#701] FDR, Part 1 of 2: Center of the World/Fear Itself The first segment, "The Center of the World," explored Roosevelt's family background and education, looking for clues as to how the coddled child of rich parents managed to climb the ladder to political success. It followed him from his very first run for political office as New York state senator through his years in Washington as assistant secretary of the navy, as he pursued one goal - the highest office in the land. This section also told the story of FDR's courtship of his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their troubled marriage, including FDR's affair with Eleanor's social secretary, Lucy Mercer. The affair, which nearly ended the marriage, encouraged Eleanor to embrace a life of her own and become politically active. The second segment, "Fear Itself," began with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and followed his relentless struggle to rehabilitate his body and his seemingly moribund political career and to teach himself to appear to walk. This section also painted a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt as she made a life of her own, developing her own political skills while keeping her husband's name before the public through her involvement in reform causes. By the close of the program, a remarkable sequence of events had led FDR back from despair to win his party's nomination as president of the United States. Catapulted into the White House, a man who could not walk began to lead a country crippled by the Great Depression. The series included archival film, home movies and audio clips; newly-filmed footage of significant landmarks in FDR's life; an album of family photographs; and interviews with family members, friends and witnesses to history. duration: 1:51:26  CC STEREO DVI TVPG 2:00 pm Your Brush with Nature[#105] Winter Vignette Heiner paints two Aspen trees in a snow setting. This lesson explains the "Vignette" Style of painting. Scene includes Aspen trees, snow covered fence, golden grasses and snow features. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 2:30 pm Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors[#109] Learn to Paint Winter's Light, Part 3 In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary concludes the "warm snow scene" watercolor painting from the previous two episodes. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 3:00 pm Simply Ming[#426] Garlic Ginger Soy Syrup Ming's master recipe for his Garlic Ginger Soy Syrup combines the traditional taste of soy sauce with the sharp freshness of ginger, which is a welcome addition to his Chicken and Tri-Bell Stir Fry. Ming creates his Garlic Ginger Soy Syrup to perfectly complement his delicious Banana Leaf-Wrapped Halibut with Zucchini Rice and succulent Wok-Stirred Head-On Shrimp. On a visit to China, Ming visits the Lee Kum Kee soy sauce manufacturing plant, where he witnesses this key Asian condiment evolve from bean to bottle. Back at the studio, special guest (and mother) Iris Tsai whips up her very own Garlic Ginger Soy Filet Mignon. duration: 27:57  CC STEREO DVI TVG 3:30 pm Martin Yan's China[#106] Changing Chengdu Martin tastes Chengdu's renowned fiery chilies at an old spice market. He then experiences local fast food in the modern part of town, samples the many delights while walking around a restored area of town and is read his fortune at a traditional tea house. Recipes: Sichuan spice market fish and Sichuan glass noodles. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 4:00 pm Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen[#204] Pasta with Beets, Sausage and Gorgonzola Sauce, Ravioli with Sausage Sauce, Garlic Cream Sauce. duration: 26:30  CC STEREO TVG 4:30 pm Lidia's Family Table[#218] Tutto Verdure Italians love "verdure," or vegetables, and so does Lidia. Lidia shows great ways to use healthy vegetables-Roasted Beet and Beet Greens Salad with Apple and Goat Cheese, Cooked Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins, Warm Broccoli di Rabe and Yukon Gold Potato Salad, and Mushroom Gratinate. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO DVI TVG 5:00 pm In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs[#124] Mark Militello Chef and owner of Mark's Place in South Florida, Mark Militello creates a Hearts of Palm Salad to complement his Jamaican Style Yellowtail Red Snapper. Militello uses hot peppers in his salad and recommends coating your fingers with oil to protect from the heat. Militello also offers other tips, such as scoring the fish to prevent it from curling up and shrinking, and flipping the fish away from yourself when frying so that the oil/butter doesn't splash back. duration: 25:36  CC STEREO TVG 5:30 pm Jacques Pepin: Fast Food My Way[#125] Go Fish Once again, Jacques demonstrates techniques to help you spend less time in the kitchen. Asparagus Custards and an Apple Skillet Cake can be done ahead, and re-heated. A quick Cold Black Bean Soup can be made in minutes and Slow-cooked Tuna Steaks with Tomato Relish free up the cook while the oven does most of the work. duration: 27:40  CC STEREO TVG 6:00 pm Joanne Weir's Cooking Class[#105] Spain Joanne teaches her student Nicolas modern takes on classic Spanish dishes. Recipes: Pan con Tomato, Fideus Pasta with Shrimp and Allioli. Wine Segment with Eugenio Jardim. Student: Nicolas - Opera Singer. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 6:30 pm America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated[#811] Salted Turkey and Green Beans A surprising ingredient delivers delicious flavor in the Test Kitchen recipe for roast salted turkey served with a side of roasted green beans. Taste test: turkey. Equipment test: roasting pans. duration: 26:46  CC STEREO TVG 7:00 pm Antiques Roadshow[#1216] Las Vegas, Nv - Hour One At a Las Vegas, Nevada, magic theater, host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowery reveal that the artistry - and value - of vintage magic posters is no illusion. Appraisers at the Las Vegas Convention Center don't need sleight-of-hand techniques to pull amazing discoveries out of the crowd, including drawings by the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie, given to the owner's journalist father after an interview with Guthrie; an heirloom early-19th-century tavern clock made by Aaron Willard of the renowned Boston clock manufacturing family; and a fabulous five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring, inherited from the owner's grandfather, owner of a jewelry store/pawn shop in a Colorado mining town. The tearful owner realizes she's hit pay dirt when the ring is valued at $165,000 to $175,000. duration: 56:46  CC STEREO TVG 8:00 pm Secret World of Haute Couture The world of haute couture is like a private club. Members are very rich, extremely discreet and their clothes are the most expensive in the entire world. In a journey which takes her from Paris to New York an Los Angeles, filmmaker Margy Kinmonth meets millionaire customers and world famous designers as she explores this anachronistic but little explained pocket of the fashion industry. What are the unwritten rules of membership? And why is it all so hush hush? duration: 58:04  CC STEREO TVRE 9:00 pm American Experience[#701] FDR, Part 1 of 2: Center of the World/Fear Itself The first segment, "The Center of the World," explored Roosevelt's family background and education, looking for clues as to how the coddled child of rich parents managed to climb the ladder to political success. It followed him from his very first run for political office as New York state senator through his years in Washington as assistant secretary of the navy, as he pursued one goal - the highest office in the land. This section also told the story of FDR's courtship of his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their troubled marriage, including FDR's affair with Eleanor's social secretary, Lucy Mercer. The affair, which nearly ended the marriage, encouraged Eleanor to embrace a life of her own and become politically active. The second segment, "Fear Itself," began with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and followed his relentless struggle to rehabilitate his body and his seemingly moribund political career and to teach himself to appear to walk. This section also painted a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt as she made a life of her own, developing her own political skills while keeping her husband's name before the public through her involvement in reform causes. By the close of the program, a remarkable sequence of events had led FDR back from despair to win his party's nomination as president of the United States. Catapulted into the White House, a man who could not walk began to lead a country crippled by the Great Depression. The series included archival film, home movies and audio clips; newly-filmed footage of significant landmarks in FDR's life; an album of family photographs; and interviews with family members, friends and witnesses to history. duration: 1:51:26  CC STEREO DVI TVPG 11:00 pm Nova[#3506] Walk to Beautiful A story of hope and survival in contemporary Ethiopia. The program follows the stories of five Ethiopian women who have been devastated by obstetric fistula, a common aftermath of neglected childbirth. An obstetric fistula is a hole that forms between the vagina and the bladder during prolonged, obstructed labor. Affecting over two million women worldwide, this horrific injury leaves victims incontinent, often suffering nerve damage and in some cases unable to bear children again. Rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, these women are often left to spend the rest of their lives alone, isolated and ashamed - unless they can get help. The film follows these women on their journey to the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, where they find health and solace for the first time in years. duration: 56:46  CC STEREO DVI TVPG Tuesday, May 13 May, 2008 S M T W T F S 1 2 3