My Twist

Nick Kitchen presents Snatch, a film that shows us that things aren’t always as they appear. America’s Stuff by Lianne Neptune is a story, and a wake up call, about our materialistic society. Because of Tonga chronicles life in Tonga through the eyes of former Sanger High School student Jeffery Phillips.
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Monday, July 7, 7:30 pm

Antiques Roadshow
Houston, TX (Pt 3 of 3)

With NASA scheduled to launch three miniature spacecraft at the end of February, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark Walberg joins appraiser Gary Piattoni at the Houston Space Center for a briefing on NASA collectibles.
Monday, July 7, at 8 pm

A Desert Storm veteran from South Carolina learned about a local, all-but-forgotten African-American infantry regiment in WWI. Years later, she purchased a worn red-white-red striped flag with a red felted hand sewn in the center and small U.S. flags sewn in the corner. The contributor would like to know if her flag was carried into battle by one of the few African-American infantry regiments that fought in WWI under the command of the French.
Monday, July 7, 9 pm

Niall Ferguson examines the horrors of the Second World War and shows how, in order to win, the allies had to act with the same savagery as their enemies. It was, in his words, "a tainted victory" -- and the true, ultimate winners were not those who were victorious in 1945.
Monday, July 7, at 10 pm

NOVA
A Perfect Corpse

The moist earth of central Ireland halts decomposition, perfectly preserving stunning evidence of brutal ritualistic killings from the prehistoric Iron Age over 2,000 years ago. Make no mistake, these are not skeletons or mummies, but the soft tissue and remains of people trapped in time.
Tuesday, July 8, at 8 pm

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is more than the celebration of a natural wonder; it is study of the way Man has related to Nature over the centuries. With spectacular high definition videography, on-the-spot interviews and quirky archival imagery, the film tells the story of nation's first great symbol.
Tuesday, July 8, 9 pm

Wide Angle
Japan’s About Face

With exclusive access to Japan's "West Point" - the National Defense Academy - Wide Angle captures a remarkable window into the shifting role of the military in post-war Japanese society.
Tuesday, July 8, 10 pm

P.O.V.
The Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez

In 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border as part of the War on Drugs shot and killed Esequiel Hernandez Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, who was, in fact, a U.S. citizen. Narrated by Tommy Lee Jones, the film explores Hernandez's death and its torturous aftermath.
Tuesday, July 8, at 11 pm

Hey Kids! Let's Cook
California Rolls

East meets West in this Japanese favorite.
Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 pm
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Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms (Pt 1 of 4)

This episode focuses on five key sitcoms: "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," "Make Room for Daddy," "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Hundreds of episodes were culled for the most entertaining clips - including one particularly side-splitting bit by Don Knotts.
Wednesday, July 9, 8 pm

Nova scienceNOW

NOVA ScienceNOW covers the upcoming repair mission for the Hubble space telescope - one of the most famous orbiting telescopes - which has advanced our knowledge of the cosmos.
Wednesday, July 9, 9 pm

Carrier
Squared Away

Mentoring and camaraderie are what hold the ship together. But life on deployment is stressful for everyone aboard, and there can be considerable friction between enlisted personnel and their superiors. Port calls allow sailors to blow off steam, but they don't relieve all the pressure.
Wednesday, July 9, 10 pm

0 to 5 in 30 Minutes!

Segments include; Juvenile arthritis; massage for infants; a fatty acid that can improve health; parent involvement in schools.
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Thursday, July 10, 7:30 pm

Road Trip with Huell Howser
Julian

Described as "the ultimate Sunday drive destination," Huell Howser's latest Road Trip takes him to the rustic town of Julian, in northern San Diego County. Settled as a gold mining town in 1869, Julian did not disappear once the mines were depleted.
Thursday, July 10, 8 pm

Road Trip with Huell Howser
Solvang

It's a little bit of Denmark right here in California! Join PBS host Huell Howser as he travels to Solvang on a Road Trip. This adventure includes tasting some homemade aebleskivers and kringles, visiting the world-famous red shoe, and stopping by the authentic Bethania Lutheran Church..
Thursday, July 10, 9 pm

He was a beloved American icon. Dean Martin - the coolest, the most debonair, the smoothest entertainer of the 1960s and 70s. This one-hour special is a loving and moving tribute to one of the most admired and multi-talented performers the world has ever known.
Thursday, July 10, at 10 pm

Valley Press

Jim Tucker hosts KVPT’s long-running public affairs program.
Friday, July 11, 7:30 pm

James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy

In a film career that spans 50 years, James Cagney became one of the most versatile, respected and beloved actors ever to flash across the silver screen. Whether playing the streetwise gangster behind a blazing automatic or hoofing along in his inimitable way, Cagney stood head and shoulders above the crowd. .
Friday, July 11, 10:30 pm

Lawrence Welk
Broadway Musicals

It's a champagne toast to Broadway! This show features the great songs from "Sound of Music" and "My Fair Lady" and also presents Sandi and Sally making-up as clowns for "Put On a Happy Face."
Saturday, July 12, 7 pm

Globe Trekker
El Salvador & Honduras

Brianna visits a banana plantation, the Mayan ruins of Copan and the Izalco and Guazapa volcanoes.
Saturday, July 12, 11 pm

Anne of Green Gables
(Pt 1-4 of 4)

When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert's farm on Prince Edward Island, called "Green Gables", she is a precocious, romantic child, desperate to be loved and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks.
Sunday, July 13, 11 am

Click and Clack’s
As the Wrench Turns

Realizing that their lackluster fundraising efforts may bankrupt their radio network, Click and Clack use ex-Harvard professor Crusty's connections to save the day. The solution? Run for president! The brothers are hoping to not win and to use excess campaign funds to save their ailing network.
Sunday, July 13, 6 pm

Click and Clack’s
As the Wrench Turns

Taking note of the growing trend of outsourced American labor, and bored with doing their radio show themselves, Click and Clack decide to outsource themselves. A subsequent trip to India brings them in contact with a world that actually allows them to do what they've long dreamed of - absolutely nothing.
Sunday, July 13, 6:30 pm

Nature
Voyage of the Lonely Turtle

A female loggerhead turtle sets off to lay eggs in the place where she was born. It is among the longest journeys undertaken by any animal on land or sea, and she will make it all alone - facing typhoons and sharks, whales and squids, and passing through several exotic kingdoms of the sea.
Sunday, July 13, 7 pm

Nature
Encountering Sea Monsters

Science fiction writers have come up with strange depictions of alien life, but nothing to rival creatures with a beak like a parrot, no bones, three hearts, blue blood, skin that can change colors and arms growing out of lips. Viewers follow a cameraman into the abyss and share his adventures with the planet's most cryptic and clever monsters.
Sunday, July 13, 8 pm

Masterpiece Mystery!
Foyle’s War Series V: Plan of Attack

Foyle has resigned as Detective Chief Superintendent of Hastings Police and his team is struggling to adjust to life without him. When his new replacement is suddenly and mysteriously killed, the station is at their wits' end. Will Foyle come out of retirement and once again track down the guilty perpetrators?
Sunday, July 13, 9 pm

Lucille Ball, Finding Lucy An American Masters Special

This program revisits the life of Lucille Ball - the first female television superstar and first solo female head of a major studio. FINDING LUCY showcases the most extensive set of film clips from the comedienne's life.
Sunday, July 13, 10:30 pm