PBS Previews: Week of May 4

Fri, May 2, 2008
Posted in Program Highlights

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Here are PBS Previews for May 4-10, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

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ARTS and LITERATURE
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MASTERPIECE: Cranford
Sunday, May 4, 8:00-10:00 pm
Mary Smith moves to Cranford to live with her two spinster friends, Miss Deborah and Miss Matty. Adventures ensue, including the arrival in town of handsome Dr. Harrison with his newfangled medical ideas, a glittering garden party hosted by Lady Ludlow. Part one of three. (CC, Stereo, HD)

A MASTERPIECE CLASSIC FIRST: Watch Cranford Online!
For a limited time beginning May 5th, you’ll have the opportunity to catch full-length episodes of Cranford online the Monday-after each broadcast. If you’ve started mid-series, or just want to see it again, you’ll be able to view and review the already aired episodes until May 23rd. Visit the Masterpiece Website for this and more, including exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and footage from the set and detailed cast and character information!

KAKM Home and Travel Auction Preview
Sunday, May 4, 6 - 7:00 pm
Take a look at the major items that will be up for bid in the KAKM Home and Travel Auction. There’s something for everyone!

KAKM Home and Travel Auction
Tuesday - Thursday, May 6, 7 and 8, 7 - 10:30 pm
Whether it is for your home and garden, or your next travel adventure, you’ll find it at the KAKM Home and Travel Auction. Auction items include everything from glacier cruises, motor-home rentals, fishing charters, rail tickets, European airline tickets, open water scuba lessons, golf packages, art, and spa packages to wall and floor tile, flower and fruit arrangements, yard services, photography, and a major seven-day cruise for two. Details at www.kakm.org/auction. Bid on items during the broadcast by calling 550-8484 or 800-478-5256.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Louisville (Hour Three)
Monday, May 5, 7 - 8:00 pm
A rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp; a well-preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts, except her hair; and a Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood. (CC, Stereo, HD)

AMERICAN MASTERS: Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On
Saturday, May 10, 8 - 9:00 pm
The story of Marvin Gaye — the Motown star who challenged and changed the face of black music. With performance footage and insight from Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Mos Def and others. (CC, Stereo)

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HISTORY and SOCIETY
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George H.W. Bush
Tuesday, May 5, 8 - 10:00pm
The latest in the “American Experience” series of award-winning and critically acclaimed presidential portraits, this two-part biography examines the life and career of the often overlooked 41st president. (CC, Stereo, HD)

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George H.W. Bush
Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 pm - Midnight
Drawing upon Bush’s personal diaries and interviews with his closest advisors and most prominent critics, the film also
explores Bush’s role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence is unequaled in modern American life. Part two of two. (CC, Stereo, HD)

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Doping for Gold
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:30 - 11:30 pm
This program digs deep into the secretive Cold War world of East German athletes, examining what drugs were used, how they were distributed and what damage they did to many of the athletes who were forced to take them. (CC, Stereo)

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL
Friday, May 9, 7 - 7:30 pm

“Washington Week,” the longest-running news and public affairs program on public television, has forged an editorial partnership with “National Journal,” the nonpartisan publication that for 36 years has been dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of the politics and policy of the federal government. (CC, Stereo) Be our fifth panelist. Write in for the “Webcast Extra.” Answers to your questions will be available online Friday night.

NOW ON PBS
Friday, May 9, 2008 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, “NOW” goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo)

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Friday, May 9, 2008 8 - 9:00 pm
This weekly public affairs series features interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy. (CC, Stereo)

ANCHORAGE EDITION
Friday, May 9, 9- 9:30 pm
Host journalist Michael Carey discusses the week’s news with local editors.

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SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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NATURE: Superfish
Sunday, May 4, 7 - 8:00 pm
They slice through the water’s surface with explosive power — sail, spear and half a ton of muscle flashing in the sun. Their journeys through the open ocean are epic, their life cycle, bizarre. They are the billfish — marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish — largest and most highly prized of all gamefish. (CC, Stereo, HD)

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PBS PARENTS
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Teach Kids to Protect The Earth and Themselves
Mitchell Kriegman, creator of PBS KIDS’ “It’s a Big Big World,” is leading a discussion about how we can encourage children to lead the fight for our environment and their health. Learn how to realize one of Snook’s big lessons: “children need to teach parents how to clean up after themselves!”

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PBS BLOGS
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I, CRINGELY
Apple to the Core: Why Steve Jobs is buying PA Semiconductor.
Robert Cringely examines the repercussions of Apple’s
acquisition of PA Semiconductor.

MEDIASHIFT
Are Veteran Media Execs the Ones Who’ll See the Future?
Mark Glaser wonders if the future of new media is really best explained by the executives of the old media.

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(CC) Indicates programs with closed captions
(Stereo) Indicates programs in stereo
(DVI) Indicates programs with descriptive video

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