PBS Previews: Week of June 8

Fri, June 6, 2008
Posted in Schedule Updates

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Here are PBS Previews for June 8- 14, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

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

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ARTS and LITERATURE
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AMERICAN MASTERS: PETE SEEGER: The Power of Song
Sunday, June 8, 9-11:00 pm
The man who introduced America to its own folk heritage, Seeger deeply believes in the power of song and is convinced that individuals can make a difference. His inspiring, but not always easy, story is told by everyone from Bob Dylan to the Dixie Chicks and through a remarkable historical archive - a history that Seeger himself, now almost 90 years old, helped create.

THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Monday, June 9, 10:00-11:00 pm
In this thrilling 1983 concert, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield - the seminal rock and rollers known to the world as The Righteous Brothers - reunited to bring back “blue-eyed soul” music. The concert, taped live at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, features many of their hits, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Unchained Melody” and “Ebb Tide.”

THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA IN PERFORMANCE: BRUCKNER SYMPHONY NO. 5
Wednesday, June 11, 8 - 9:30pm
The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst, performs Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in the Cathedral of St. Florian, Austria. (CC, Stereo, HD)

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Los Angeles (Hour Two)
Thursday, June 12, 8 - 9:00pm
A painting of the French Riviera by 20th-century American artist Louis Aston Knight; a colorful art deco poster collection of Monte Carlo coquettes; and a stellar collection of perfume bottles. (CC, Stereo)

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HISTORY and SOCIETY
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DR. WAYNE DYER: The Power of Intention
Monday, June 9, 7-10:00 pm
America’s best-selling author and speaker on transformational wisdom, Dr. Wayne Dyer, presents a new definition of the concept of “intention” and a new method to connect to one’s infinite potential. The program is based on his book The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way.

INDEPENDENT LENS: The Cool School
Tuesday, June 10, 9-10:00 pm
For a decade — 1956 to 1966 — the Ferus Gallery was the catalyst of a nascent modern art scene, grooming idealistic beatniks into competitive, often-brilliant artists. Terrence Howard hosts. (CC, Stereo)

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL AND NATIONAL JOURNAL
Friday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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, June 13, 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, June 13, 9-9:30 pm
Host Michael Carey gathers journalists to discuss the week’s news in Anchorage and Alaska.

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SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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SEEING IN THE DARK
Wednesday , June 11, 7-8:00 pm
This documentary introduces viewers to the rewards of first-person, hands-on astronomy. Written, produced and narrated by best-selling author Timothy Ferris, the film is based on his book, Seeing in the Dark. (CC, Stereo, HD)

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PBS PARENTS
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PBS PARENTS
A Field Guide for Little Explorers
When children are allowed to explore the everyday wonders of the world around them, the innocence of childhood lasts a little bit longer. Each day presents an opportunity for a new adventure — from the backyard to the night sky. Help kids explore their world with the ideas in this downloadable field guide.

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PBS BLOGS
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I, CRINGELY
Nolo Contendere: Team Cringely makes a course correction on its way to the Moon. Robert Cringely updates readers on Team Cringely’s race to the moon.

MEDIASHIFT
People Get Picky on Adding Friends on Social Media Sites Mark Glaser has too many friends. Or at least too many Facebook friends. How to choose?

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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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