PBS Previews: Week of June 1

Mon, June 2, 2008
Posted in Program Highlights

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Here are PBS Previews for June 1- 7, 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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AMERICAN MASTERS: CAROL BURNETT: A Woman of Character
Monday, June 2, 8:30-10:00 pm
A profile of comedy legend Carol Burnett, who entertained viewers each week from 1967 to 1979 with her eponymous sketch-comedy show; and branched into serious drama with such fare as the teleplay “Friendly Fire.” Included: clips from her classic series.

AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: DOO WOP’S GREATEST HITS
Tuesday, June 3, 8:30-10:30 pm; Repeats Saturday, June 7, 9:30-11:30 pm
This new “best-of” compilation presents more doo wop’s favorites.

CHRIS BOTTI: LIVE
Wednesday, June 4, 7:45-8:45 pm
Acclaimed trumpeter, gifted instrumentalist and talented composer Chris Botti joins the PBS family in his first PBS special.

JOHNNY CASH: A MAN AND HIS VISION
Wednesday, June 4, 8:45-11:00 pm
This special is a musical and narrative overview of one of the most innovative variety shows in television history. Running from June 1969 to March 1971, “The Johnny Cash Show” exposed the audience to an eclectic array of talent and established Johnny Cash as an American superstar.

GOOD EVENING EV’RYBODY: LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Thursday, June 5, 8:30-9:30 pm
This program presents a never-before-released concert performance of Louis Armstrong - and other musical greats, including Dizzy Gillespie and Mahalia Jackson - at the 1970 Newport Jazz Festival in celebration of Armstrong’s 70th birthday.

STEVE MILLER BAND: LIVE IN CHICAGO
Friday, June 6, 9-10:30 pm
Steve Miller Band performs some of the most memorable anthems of its generation, including “Fly Like an Eagle” and “Take the Money and Run,” in a concert at Chicago’s Ravinia Theatre. (CC, Stereo, HD)

RITA RUDNER: LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
Saturday, June 7, 8:30-9:30 pm
Comedienne Rita Rudner shines in this stand-up concert event, which was recorded for PBS in February 2007 at Harrah’s in Las Vegas. (CC, Stereo)

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HEALTH and MEDICINE
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ANDY ANDREWS: THE TRAVELER’S GIFT
Tuesday, June 3 10:30-11:00pm Repeats Saturday, June 7, 11:30 pm-Midnight
Andy Andrews reveals how to make ordinary decisions that bring extraordinary outcomes — not just for ourselves, but for our children and their children. (CC, Stereo)

THE BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAM
Thursday, June 5, 7-8:30 pm
This program presents a workout to help viewers get their brains in better shape. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco brings research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, to PBS viewers in this innovative and life-altering program. Peter Coyote narrates.

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HISTORY and SOCIETY
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HEARTBEAT OF DENALI
Monday, June 2, 7-7:45pm
Here in Alaska’s interior lies a vast and wild landscape. Six million acres - nearly three times the size of Yellowstone - Denali National Park and Preserve is a refuge for all that live here and all that travel through. Heartbeats of Denali was named the winner in the 2006 audio/visual category media awards from the Association of Partners for Public Lands.

CROWN OF THE CONTINENT: Alaska’s Wrangel-St. Elias
Monday, June 2, 7:45-8:30pm
This is one man’s journey back to Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias - a remote alpine landscape of tremendous peaks and glaciers - which his family visited when he was a child. Enamored by the writings of Jack London and the expeditions of Israel Russell, the filmmaker’s father took his family to discover Alaska. The father’s dream soon became his son’s. The filmmaker’s beautiful images bring to light the transcendent power of nature, revealing both the interconnection between the environment and nature and the relationship between father and son.

VISIONS OF ISRAEL
Thursday, June 5, 9:30-11:00 pm
An aerial pilgrimage to the world’s only Jewish state — home to approximately 7.2 million and the Holy Land of Christianity, Islam and Judaism — showcases Israel in all its diverse glory in honor of the state’s 60th anniversary. (CC, Stereo, HD)

ANCHORAGE EDITION
Friday, June 6, 10:30-11:00 pm
Host Michael Carey gathers journalists to discuss the week’s news in Anchorage and Alaska.

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Friday, June 6, 11:00 pm-Midnight
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)

IDITAROD 2008 DÉJÀ VU
Saturday, June 7, 2-3:30 pm
A half hour interview with 2008 Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey leads off the hour followed by the 90-minute story of the 2008 Iditarod race. It is the story of human and canine will overcoming adversity along the most breathtaking scenery ever documented on the Iditarod Trail.

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SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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UNDER THE SEA WITH AL GIDDINGS
Saturday, June 7, 7:30-8:30 pm
One of the world’s most accomplished and renowned underwater cinematographers shares stories and scenes from his undersea film adventures. With more than 30 years of deep-sea diving experience, Al Giddings offers unprecedented access to his library of underwater footage. (CC, Stereo, HD)

NOVA: SAVED BY THE SUN
Tuesday, June 3, 7-8:30 pm
Is it be time to take solar energy seriously again? NOVA presents the latest thinking from solar enthusiasts and skeptics as it investigates cutting-edge research developments. The film introduces viewers to the scientists and businesspeople who are racing to make solar power practical for both lighting and heating and running power plants.

TIMELESS: A NATIONAL PARKS ODYSSEY
Saturday, June 7, 1-2:00 pm
Cinematographer David Fortney takes viewers on a tour of 14 national parks, each with its own unique grace and splendor. From mountains, forests and deserts to rivers, lakes and oceans, these national treasures are a beauty to behold. (CC, Stereo, HD)

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PBS PARENTS
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PBS PARENTS: Make Smart TV Choices for Kids
Television for young children is like chocolate; it’s a delicious pleasure in small portions. But consuming too much can lead to a lifetime of bad habits. How can you make healthy viewing choices for your child? We’ve got advice from the experts about how to find high-quality programming for young viewers.

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PBS BLOGS
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I, CRINGELY
IT Wars: When we fight over IT, nobody wins.
Robert Cringely continues his look at IT problems. Do they all start with bad management?

MEDIASHIFT
Top 5 Week Ninety-Eight
Mark Glaser steers you to five compelling tales of the world of new media.

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

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