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 Media Meet
“Breast Cancer Awareness”
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., other than skin cancer. Medical providers will give us an update on how technology is helping with detection, and we’ll also hear from a survivor who’s now helping other women with breast cancer.
Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/2 at 1:30 pm ET
 The Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion
“Osmond-mania” reigns in this concert special, recorded in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel Showroom. All seven Osmonds reunite to perform many of their best-selling hits. Video clips and historic photos are presented around many of the performances. Features cameo appearances by celebrity guests, including Andy Williams.
Saturday, March 1 at 7 pm ET
Repeats 3/5 at 9:30 pm ET
 Daniel O’Donnell at Home in Ireland
For Daniel O’Donnell, there’s no place like home. In this special, O’Donnell, with his longtime singing partner Mary Duff, performs for the people at home in Ireland at a new concert hall in Letterkenny, located in his home county of Donegal. The program presents a combination of familiar Irish tunes and American favorites sung at some of O’Donnell’s favorite locations in Ireland.
Saturday, March 1 at 9 pm ET
Repeats 3/2 at 6:30 pm ET
 Johnny Cash: A Man & His Vision
“Country”
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. Every week, Cash invited viewers to “ride that train” with him across state lines, color lines, party lines and the Mason-Dixon line. Pictured: Kris Kristofferson (left) and Johnny Cash perform a duet on “The Johnny Cash Show.”
Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/3 at Noon ET
 The Four Freshmen Live in Las Vegas
The Four Freshmen is a sound more than a group of well-known stars. For 57 years the harmony group has held a featured spot in the world of vocal jazz, and yet the oldest member is only 34. In this new special they pay tribute to those who launched the sound back in 1952 with “It’s a Blue World”, and present their expanded repertoire, in a unique blend of old and new.
Saturday, March 1 at Midnight ET
 How to Beat The Bogey Man with Travis Fox
If you’ve played golf, you’ve already met the Bogey Man! He’s that voice of doubt that lives inside your head; the one that taunts you just when you’re about to hit your shot. What wouldn’t you give to get rid of those tee jitters? Travis Fox, one of the world’s most successful and best kept secrets in golf, is here to take you to the next level of playing golf—using your head first.
Sunday, March 2 at 4 pm ET
 Gospel Music of Johnny Cash
Rock and country music icon Johnny Cash waged a life-long struggle for salvation, and that spiritual odyssey is told in this new special. Personal interviews with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated with rare gospel musical performances. Hosted by Dan Rather.
Sunday, March 2 at 5 pm ET
 The U.P. Recalls The War
In this new WNMU-TV production, people living in the Upper Peninsula recall World War II, sharing images and stories from the battlefields of Europe, and the home towns we know and love. They take us from the Battle of the Bulge, to Italy with the 10th Mountain Division, to the glider factory in Kingsford, and to the mines of the U.P. iron range. This is the story of people who fought for freedom in the greatest war the world has ever known, both abroad and at home.
Sunday, March 2 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/5 at 8 pm ET
 The Brain Fitness Program
How about a workout to help you get your brain in better shape? Thesis workout is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt — even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco presents the research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, in this innovative and life-altering program.
Sunday, March 2 at 9:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/7 at 10 pm ET
 Austin City Limits
“The Dixie Chicks”
After a few years spent enjoying their family lives and weathering controversy, the Grammy-winning Dixie Chicks return to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage with old favorites and new classics from their defiant, triumphant album, Taking the Long Way.
Sunday, March 2 at Midnight ET
 Johnny Cash: A Man & His Vision
“Country”
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. Every week, Cash invited viewers to “ride that train” with him across state lines, color lines, party lines and the Mason-Dixon line.
Monday, March 3 at Noon ET
 Celtic Woman
The “original” Celtic Woman program brings to the screen five exceptional Irish stars in a spectacular performance recorded live at Dublin’s prestigious Helix Centre. Performing some of the most beautiful and best-loved songs in the musical repertoire, the four singers — 15-year-old Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha and Orlagh Fallon — and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt bring the Dublin audience to their feet over and over again.
Monday, March 3 at 8 pm ET
 Celebrating The Complete Jane Austen
This special offers a behind-the-scenes look at a historic television event: MASTERPIECE’s presentation of “The Complete Jane Austen” — film adaptations of all six Jane Austen novels. Hosted by NBC correspondent and “Weekend Today” co-anchor Lisa Daniels, a self-confessed Austen fan, the program features interviews with Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of MASTERPIECE, and Andrew Davies, acclaimed screenwriter who adapted “Pride and Prejudice,” “Emma,” “Northanger Abbey” and “Sense and Sensibility” for television. Dr. Marcia Folsom, a Wheelock College professor who has edited several books about Austen, supplies information about the author. Pictured: One of television’s most sought-after writers, Andrew Davies is well represented in MASTERPIECE’s presentation of “The Complete Jane Austen,” with four of the six titles to his credit.
Monday, March 3 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/17 at Noon ET
 Andre Rieu: In Wonderland
Recorded at one of the world’s most beautiful fairy-tale theme parks, Holland’s Efteling, Andre Rieu, his orchestra, choir and soloists perform stunning melodies in this magical special. Featured performers include Suzan Erens, Carmen Monarcha, Carla Maffioletti, Mirusia Louwerse, Brian Dickerson, the Platinum Tenors, ballet soloists from the Vienna State Opera, the International Dance Theatre and the Berlin Folk Music Sparrows. The music selections include pieces from Swan Lake and Hansel and Gretel and other favorites.
Tuesday, March 4 at 8 pm ET
 Visions of Austria
The VISIONS series journeys to the heart of the Alps to capture the idyllic essence of Central Europe’s crown jewel. Stunning footage shot in winter and spring captures the highlights of Austria: Vienna, the capital and residence of the ruling Hapsburgs for centuries; Hohensalzburg, the architectural embodiment of the power of the prince-archbishops; Innsbruck, site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games; Linz, straddling the banks of the Danube and the industrial and modern Austria; Bregenz, popular vacation destination for sun and skiing; and the Danube River, lined by castles, Renaissance palaces, churches and abbeys that have borne witness to the region’s international history.
Tuesday, March 4 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/21 at 1 pm ET
 America’s Test Kitchen Live!
In this special edition of America’s Test Kitchen, host Chris Kimball and chef Julia Collin share foolproof techniques for creating a flavorful and tender filet mignon; gadget guru Adam Ried demonstrates corkscrews and wine openers; chef Bridget Lancaster prepares “the best recipe we have ever developed...;” and ingredient expert Jack Bishop provides a dark chocolate tasting.
Wednesday, March 5 at 5 pm ET
The U.P. Recalls The War
In this new WNMU-TV production, people living in the Upper Peninsula recall World War II, sharing images and stories from the battlefields of Europe, and the home towns we know and love. They take us from the Battle of the Bulge, to Italy with the 10th Mountain Division, to the glider factory in Kingsford, and to the mines of the U.P. iron range. This is the story of people who fought for freedom in the greatest war the world has ever known, both abroad and at home.
Wednesday, March 5 at 8 pm ET
The Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion
“Osmond-mania” reigns in this concert special, recorded in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel Showroom. All seven Osmonds reunite to perform many of their best-selling hits. Video clips and historic photos are presented around many of the performances. Features cameo appearances by celebrity guests, including Andy Williams.
Wednesday, March 5 at 9:30 pm ET
 Colonial Williamsburg Field Trips
“Treasure Keepers”
You’ve seen their work in every museum—but what do conservators really do? Learn how conservators prevent or slow the damage caused by “agents of destruction.” Explore how and why preserving history is important for future generations.
Thursday, March 6 at 1 pm ET
 Garden Smart
In the new season, the series keeps finding more unusual and beautiful public, private and resort gardens across the U.S. Travels from Alaska to Florida and from Connecticut to Oregon and Arizona, with interesting stops like Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Every show offers expert gardening advice and design ideas helpful for gardeners in every region of the country.
Thursdays at 5 pm ET, begins March 6
 You: Steps for Extending Your Warranty With Dr. Michael Roizen
No one explains the mechanics of the body better than Dr. Michael Roizen. In this new special, Dr. Roizen provides an easy action plan to combat life’s major “agers,” those internal and external forces that cause the most wear and tear on the aging body. He dispels the myth about carrots being the best food for the eyes and reveals the food that truly benefits eyesight; he also offers tips to protect the eyes.
Thursday, March 6 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/9 at 4 pm ET
 Pioneers of Television
“Sitcoms & Late Night”
Parts 1 & 2 of this 4-part series focus on five key sitcoms, “I Love Lucy,” “The Honeymooners,” “Make Room for Daddy,” “The Andy Griffith Show” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and the stories of late-night pioneers Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. Compelling new interviews and irresistible archival clips offer a fresh take on television’s early genres.
Thursday, March 6 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/7 at Noon ET
 NOW on PBS
“Torture: Taxi to the Dark Side”
This year’s Oscar-winning feature documentary, “Taxi to the Dark Side”, tells the story of an innocent Afghan taxi driver who died while being interrogated and tortured by U.S. soldiers. This week NOW interviews the film’s director, Alex Gibney, about torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, and how the issue is playing out in the presidential race. At the intersection of human rights, civil liberties, and national security, how should America respond?
Friday, March 7 at 8:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/9 at 11:30 am ET
 Bill Moyers Journal
“John McCain and the Christian Right”
John McCain has won the GOP nomination. Can he win the hearts and minds of the Christian right? Bill Moyers Journal reports on popular conservative evangelist John Hagee and his controversial endorsement of McCain. Hagee, leader of the politically powerful group Christians United for Israel (CUFI), has been criticized for controversial remarks about Catholics and about America’s role in the Middle East. Some say his message is dangerous: “It is time for America to…consider a military preemptive strike against Iran to prevent a nuclear holocaust in Israel and a nuclear attack in America,” says Hagee in the profile of CUFI in this week’s Bill Moyers Journal.
Friday, March 7 at 9 pm ET
The Brain Fitness Program
How about a workout to help you get your brain in better shape? Thesis workout is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt — even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco presents the research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, in this innovative and life-altering program.
Friday, March 7 at 10 pm ET
Media Meet
“Michigan Democratic Party ‘08”
Reported as having one of the worst unemployment rates, when will Michigan’s road to recovery end? State Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer will discuss why our economy hasn’t improved and give an insight into the 2008 Presidential Election.
Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/9 at 1:30 pm ET
 High School Bowl: A Look Back
In this 30th anniversary special, host G.G. Gordon reviews some of the best and most memorable High School Bowl games of this and past seasons. Includes great moments from past hosts Dave Goldsmith and Floyd Slotterback, and the brightest (and funniest) high school students around.
Saturday, March 8 at 7 pm ET
Repeats 3/10 at Noon ET
 Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories
Fifteen favorite stars from the Welk Musical Family perform spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys. Features Norma Zimmer, the Lennon Sisters, Jo Ann Castle, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel, Tom Netherton, Ken Delo, Dick Dale, Gail Farrell, Bob Ralston, and Joe Feeney.
Saturday, March 8 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/9 at 6 pm ET
 The Clash Live: Revolution Rock
This performance documentary takes viewers through the short but highly influential reign of the Clash from the mid-70s through the early 80s. The program features never-used interviews with Clash band members drawn from interview sessions made by Grammy winning documentary producer Don Letts and clips from a large number of live performances around the world, captured throughout their short career—turning a whole new generation on to the only band that mattered. Pictured: The Clash — Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer.
Saturday, March 8 at 10 pm ET
 Mountain Stage HD: Tim O’Brien, Uncle Earl and the Yonder Mountain Band
Traditional Folk Grammy winner Tim O’Brien is a master instrumentalist on fiddle, guitar and mandolin as well as a talented songwriter and singer. This performance includes both original and traditional music. The five women who comprise Uncle Earl breathe new life in traditional Appalachian dance tunes and add original songs with an old-time spirit. Stars on the Jam Band circuit, Yonder Mountain use traditional instrumentation to capture the energy of bluegrass, a genre they came to via Jerry Garcia. Pictured: Uncle Earl
Saturday, March 8 at Midnight ET
You: Steps for Extending Your Warranty With Dr. Michael Roizen
No one explains the mechanics of the body better than Dr. Michael Roizen. In this new special, Dr. Roizen provides an easy action plan to combat life’s major “agers,” those internal and external forces that cause the most wear and tear on the aging body. He dispels the myth about carrots being the best food for the eyes and reveals the food that truly benefits eyesight; he also offers tips to protect the eyes.
Sunday, March 9 at 4 pm ET
 Our Life’s Essential Information
Dorothy Breininger shows viewers how to organize life’s essential information — the medical, financial, legal and personal documents and data that are important to them and those they love. The lecture presentation is supported by stories from real people who talk about the importance of knowing enough about loved ones to be able to help them when needed.
Sunday, March 9 at 5:30 pm ET
The U.P. Recalls The War
In this new WNMU-TV production, people living in the Upper Peninsula recall World War II, sharing images and stories from the battlefields of Europe, and the home towns we know and love. They take us from the Battle of the Bulge, to Italy with the 10th Mountain Division, to the glider factory in Kingsford, and to the mines of the U.P. iron range. This is the story of people who fought for freedom in the greatest war the world has ever known, both abroad and at home.
Sunday, March 9 at 8 pm ET
Daniel O’Donnell at Home in Ireland
For Daniel O’Donnell, there’s no place like home. In this special, O’Donnell, with his longtime singing partner Mary Duff, performs for the people at home in Ireland at a new concert hall in Letterkenny, located in his home county of Donegal. The program presents a combination of familiar Irish tunes and American favorites sung at some of O’Donnell’s favorite locations in Ireland.
Sunday, March 9 at 9:30 pm ET
 Austin City Limits
“The Killers/Spoon”
The Killers have taken their catchy rock out of the indie scene and into the mainstream. Highlights include the hit “Somebody Told Me” and other songs off the band’s debut release Hot Fuss. Spoon explores the sound limits of indie-rock while keeping thoughtful lyrics at the forefront. The Austin band performs songs from their CD Gimme Fiction.
Sunday, March 9 at Midnight ET
High School Bowl: A Look Back
In this 30th anniversary special, host G.G. Gordon reviews some of the best and most memorable High School Bowl games of this and past seasons. Includes great moments from past hosts Dave Goldsmith and Floyd Slotterback, and the brightest (and funniest) high school students around.
Monday, March 10 at Noon ET
 American Masters
“Pete Seeger: The Power of Song”
The man who introduced America to its own folk heritage deeply believes in the power of song and is convinced that individuals can make a difference. He made a whole generation passionate about playing the guitar and picking the banjo, and got them singing together and using music as a force for social change. 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.
Monday, March 10 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/18 at 1 pm ET
Johnny Cash: A Man & His Vision
“Pop Rock”
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. Every week, Cash invited viewers to “ride that train” with him across state lines, color lines, party lines and the Mason-Dixon line. Pictured: Kris Kristofferson (left) and Johnny Cash perform a duet on “The Johnny Cash Show.”
Monday, March 10 at 10 pm ET
 My Music: My Generation - The 60s
The latest production in the MY MUSIC series focuses on the years 1965-1969 and includes essential 60s folk rock, R&B and pop hits from the decade of change, peace, love and protest music. Features Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Jackie DeShannon, The Association, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and many more. Pictured: Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., original members of the Fifth Dimension.
Tuesday, March 11 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/14 at 10 pm ET
 Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical Treasure
This celebration of song and dance begins with the Busby Berkeley films that lifted the spirits of audiences during the Great Depression, continues through the patriotic musicals of the 1940s and ends with the collapse of the studio system in the 1950s. Hosted by Academy Award-winning stage, screen and television icon Shirley Jones, this “docutainment” film is a grand historical look at the magic of musical Hollywood. Film sequences are interspersed with fresh commentary from Pat Boone, Leslie Caron, Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney, Rita Moreno, Tommy Tune and others. Pictured: Box office champion Shirley Temple sings and dances her way into America’s hearts in The Little Princess in 1939.
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 pm ET
[Pleae note schedule change: this program was originally scheduled for 9:30 pm.]
 My Music: The British Beat
Britain’s first lady of song, Petula Clark, hosts this all-star reunion of some of the best of the British Invasion. Beloved duo Peter and Gordon reunite for the first time in nearly four decades to perform their hits “World Without Love” and “I Go to Pieces.” Also, features classic hits from the Zombies, the Animals and other UK hitmakers. Pictured: The Tremeloes take the audience back into the coffee houses of the 60s with their classic “Here Comes My Baby.”
Wednesday, March 12 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/20 at 1 pm ET
 Historic Pubs of Dublin
This special takes viewers on an exciting and visually stunning tour of Dublin’s most notable historic pubs, as well as the many places of interest that surround them. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes) serves as tour guide, providing valuable insight into Irish culture and history — and the significance of the Irish pub in both areas. Pictured: O’Neill’s, just across the street from Trinity College.
Wednesday, March 12 at 10 pm ET
 The High Kings
Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden — renowned vocalists and musicians — have joined forces to create an exciting Irish ballad group called the High Kings, re-energizing the great Irish ballads and introducing exciting new songs that reflect a wide range of moods. The vocalists are backed by a band that includes world-class musicians Martin O’Connor on accordion, Nollaig Casey on fiddle, Dave Keery and Ewan Cowley on guitars, Paul Moore on double bass and master percussionist Robbie Harris, who performs a modern “dance off” with Irish dancer Mick Donegan, formerly of Riverdance. Pictured: Martin Furey, Brian Dunphy, Darren Holden and Finbarr Clancy.
Thursday, March 13 at 8 pm ET
 Pioneers of Television
“Variety & Game Shows”
Parts 3 of this 4-part series begins with Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town” and Milton Berle’s “Texaco Star Theater” and progresses through “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Smothers Brothers” and “Laugh-in,” among others. In part 4, Bob Barker talks about his earliest work and Merv Griffin details his creation of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.” Monty Hall recounts his compelling rags-to-riches story and Betty White remembers her role as the first female emcee.
Thursday, March 13 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/14 at Noon ET
 Your Brush with Nature
Plein-air, which refers to painting out-of-doors, is becoming more and more popular among artists, hobbyists and weekend painters. This how-to series is based on the oil painting techniques of internationally recognized “plein-air” painter Heiner Hertling. Subjects include the wilds of nature, gardens, and nautical, historical and unique places of interest, and each episode includes a painting lesson. This week, Hertling paints a mountain stream in the Great Smoky Mountain National Forest in Tennessee: a beautiful vignette of rushing water, emerald green rocks and lush vegetation.
Friday, March 14 at 4:30 pm ET
My Music: My Generation - The 60s
The latest production in the MY MUSIC series focuses on the years 1965-1969 and includes essential 60s folk rock, R&B and pop hits from the decade of change, peace, love and protest music. Features Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (pictured), Jackie DeShannon, The Association, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and many more.
Friday, March 14 at 10 pm ET
Media Meet
“Michigan Economic Development”
Michigan’s governor is proposing a strategy to attract new jobs. The president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation James Epolito will discuss these initiatives along with what U.P. business owners are requiring for fiscal change.
Saturday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/16 at 1:30 pm ET
Lawrence Welk’s TV Treasures
Features rarely seen footage from more than 50 years of the longest-running series on national television and outstanding never-before-seen archival performances by members of the Welk Musical Family, starting with the earliest days of the show. Fourteen members of the Musical Family vividly describe how the weekly show was produced and tell “behind the scenes” stories.
Saturday, March 15 at 7 pm ET
 Great Performances
“Martina McBride: Live in Concert”
The small-town girl with the big voice makes her GREAT PERFORMANCES debut. After 16 million records sold, 22 top-10 singles — including six number ones with crossover success in multiple genres — plus four Country Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music awards and a long list of national television appearances in her 15-year career, Martina McBride continues to win new fans with her sensational voice. GREAT PERFORMANCES captures McBride in peak form in a concert featuring selections from her nine albums, including the crossover hit “This One’s for the Girls” and songs from her newest album, Waking Up Laughing.
Saturday, March 15 at 9 pm ET
Repeats 3/19 at 1 pm ET
 Mountain Stage HD: John Hammond, Odetta, and Jorma Kaukonen
John Hammond championed traditional delta blues when others ignored it. After four decades of performing, inspired and encouraged by Tom Waits, he shifted gears and turned his considerable vocal and guitar talent to gritty contemporary songs, including several originals. Odetta’s influence on American music is hard to overstate—Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan are just two of many who credit her as a major influence. Over five decades into a storied career, she is a powerful performer with energy and style that cross all boundaries of genre and age. An original member of The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jorma is a student of traditional American music, especially the Rev. Gary Davis.
Saturday, March 15 at Midnight ET
 Play Piano in a Flash
Ever wish you could sit down at a piano and just play a tune? Have you taken lessons at some point in your life, but can’t play a thing? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston wants to change all that. His “Play Piano in a Flash” program teaches you to play the way the pros play – in a style enormously simpler than traditional classical piano lessons. Ever better, it takes an absolute minimum amount of note reading ability. Best of all, Scott Houston makes it fun along the way.
Sunday, March 16 at 3:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/17 at 1 pm ET
 He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
The intensity of Elvis Presley’s love and devotion for gospel music is revealed in this documentary, narrated by veteran newscaster Sander Vanocur. Presley’s story is told with vintage photos, interviews and video footage, including some never before available scenes of Elvis’s impromptu offstage gospel performances. Many interviews reveal that Presley’s unshakable commitment to gospel music was tested many times by producers and record label executives, who were later to be surprised when the Grammys overlooked Presley’s No. 1 hits in favor of three of his best gospel performances.
Sunday, March 16 at 5:30 pm ET
Festival Favorites
Encores of the most popular programs from Public TV 13’s March fundraiser. Programs will be announced a few days before air time.
Sunday, March 16 at 7 pm ET
 Austin City Limits
“Corinne Bailey Rae/KT Tunstall”
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS showcases a pair of British stars now conquering U.S. shores. England’s Corinne Bailey Rae affirms her burgeoning popularity with hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like a Star” from her self-titled debut. Scotland’s KT Tunstall demonstrates why her star is rising with “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and other favorites from her acclaimed Eye to the Telescope. Pictured: KT Tunstall
Sunday, March 16 at Midnight ET
 American Experience
“Ansel Adams”
In this elegant, moving and lyrical portrait of the most eloquent and quintessentially American of photographers, producer Ric Burns seeks to explore the meaning and legacy of Adams’ life and work. At the heart of the film are the great themes that absorbed Adams throughout his career: the beauty and fragility of “the American earth,” the inseparable bond of man and nature, and the moral obligation the present owes to the future.
Monday, March 17 at 9 pm ET
 Bold Visions: Women in Science and Technology
This new documentary looks into the lives of extraordinary women working in the fields of science and technology: a research scientist searching for genetic causes of diseases, an astronaut applying her engineering expertise in space and a results-driven technologist responsible for numerous patents. Their exciting and collaborative work not only improves the quality of lives around the world but underscores the need for the United States to nurture its home-grown female talent in these male-dominated fields. Pictured: Actor Marcia Gay Harden says she hopes daughter Eulala will consider career possibilities in the fields of math and science.
Monday, March 17 at 10:30 pm ET
American Masters
“Pete Seeger: The Power of Song”
The man who introduced America to its own folk heritage deeply believes in the power of song and is convinced that individuals can make a difference. He made a whole generation passionate about playing the guitar and picking the banjo, and got them singing together and using music as a force for social change. 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.
Tuesday, March 18 at 1 pm ET
 NOVA
“Saved By the Sun”
In the face of steeply rising oil prices and political turmoil in the Middle East, there’s new urgency about finding a solution to our uncertain energy future. Could it be time to take solar energy seriously again? Breakthroughs in new materials and ingenious designs for solar collectors are transforming the technology into a vastly cheaper, more efficient alternative. NOVA presents the latest thinking from solar enthusiasts and skeptics as it investigates these cutting-edge research developments. The film introduces viewers to the scientists and businesspeople who are racing to make solar power practical — for lighting and heating and for running power plants. Pictured: Mirrored troughs in Mojave Desert.
Tuesday, March 18 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/19 at Noon ET
 Frontline
“Secret History of the Credit Card”
As the housing market bubble bursts and the economy falters, credit card debt and personal bankruptcies threaten to reach all-time highs. In this 2004 investigation, FRONTLINE and The New York Times examine the secret history of the most profitable sector of American banking — the credit card industry — which amassed huge annual returns thanks in large part to lax regulation that allowed them to charge virtually unlimited interest and fees.
Tuesday, March 18 at 9 pm ET
 Independent Lens
“Iron Ladies of Liberia”
After nearly two decades of brutal civil war, Liberia is a nation ready for change. On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was inaugurated the country’s first elected female president and Africa’s first freely elected female head of state. A Harvard-educated economist and grandmother of eight who had been exiled to Nigeria and nicknamed the Iron Lady, Johnson Sirleaf won a run-off election with 59 percent of the vote, but faces enormous obstacles in rebuilding a war-torn country. This documentary goes behind the scenes of this groundbreaking administration during its first year, as it works to prevent a post-conflict nation from returning to civil war. Pictured: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia, pictured at her inauguration.
Tuesday, March 18 at 10 pm ET
Great Performances
“Martina McBride: Live in Concert”
The small-town girl with the big voice makes her GREAT PERFORMANCES debut. After 16 million records sold, 22 top-10 singles — including six number ones with crossover success in multiple genres — plus four Country Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music awards and a long list of national television appearances in her 15-year career, Martina McBride continues to win new fans with her sensational voice. GREAT PERFORMANCES captures McBride in peak form in a concert featuring selections from her nine albums, including the crossover hit “This One’s for the Girls” and songs from her newest album, Waking Up Laughing.
Wednesday, March 19 at 1 pm ET
 Richard Bangs’ Adventure With Purpose “New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga”
The father of modern adventure travel traverses the most physically and climatically diverse landmass in Polynesia in the pursuit of an age-old Mâori tradition. Bangs seeks answers to questions rooted in indigenous wisdom, hoping to unearth the meaning and origins of “kaitiakitanga,” the responsibility of human beings to protect the natural world.
Wednesday, March 19 at 8 pm ET
 Great Performances
“Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago”
Eric Clapton leads an all-star line-up of B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration from America’s blues capital, Chicago. Bill Murray hosts. Pictured: Buddy Guy (left) and Eric Clapton.
Wednesday, March 19 at 9 pm ET
 From Mali to Michigan: A Musical Bridge
In Fall 2005, African pop diva Nainy Diabaté visited Northern Michigan University to share her West African musical heritage with the people of the Upper Peninsula. This WNMU-TV documentary, produced and written by NMU professor Louise Bourgault, traces the the development of pop music and the musical history of Mali, and tells the story of Nainy’s visit to the Marquette campus where she worked with students, performed in concert and made a music video.
Wednesday, March 19 at 11:30 pm ET
 Ask the Lawyers
Area attorneys will visit the Public TV 13 studios to answer phoned-in questions from viewers during this live broadcast. This week’s guests are: Sean Fosmire of Marquette, Richard Graybill of Ishpeming, and Raymond Gregory of Marquette. Call in your questions during the broadcast at 800-227-9668.
Thursday, March 20 at 8 pm ET
 Stax Music Academy: From Soulsville to Italy
The Stax Music Academy in Memphis TN sent 14 of their brightest students to Italy to perform the songs of their idols — the legendary recording artists of Stax Records. The young talented musicians share the music of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave and Aretha Franklin with an international audience, and along the road they learn something about what it really takes to work in the music business.
Thursday, March 20 at 10 pm ET
 The Miller Center National Debates
“Religion in the Public Square”
This discussion and debate series, a collaboration between the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs and MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, examines America’s current role in the world, striving to present vigorous, substantive and civil discourse on major national issues. This month they bring together noted experts to examine and debate issues of church and state.
Friday, March 21 at Noon ET
Visions of Austria
The VISIONS series journeys to the heart of the Alps to capture the idyllic essence of Central Europe’s crown jewel. Stunning footage shot in winter and spring captures the highlights of Austria: Vienna, the capital and residence of the ruling Hapsburgs for centuries; Hohensalzburg, the architectural embodiment of the power of the prince-archbishops; Innsbruck, site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games; Linz, straddling the banks of the Danube and the industrial and modern Austria; Bregenz, popular vacation destination for sun and skiing; and the Danube River, lined by castles, Renaissance palaces, churches and abbeys that have borne witness to the region’s international history.
Friday, March 21 at 1 pm ET
 Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom
“Easter”
Of all the holidays and celebrations in the Christian calendar, none is more directly involved with the taste of freedom than Easter. The theme of Easter is liberation — liberation from time, liberation from sin and liberation from death. Spend a half hour with Burt Wolf and discover how a rabbit jumped into the moon, learn the intricate egg decorating tradition from the Ukraine, inspect the ultimate Easter eggs created for the Czars of Russia, and take a walk down Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday.
Friday, March 21 at 2:30 pm ET
Media Meet
“What Young People Want”
What are the priorities of Central U.P. youth? The Great Lakes Center for Youth Development is educating organizations on how to create a growth environment for youth, which includes dealing with peer pressure, having adult role models, and help in making decisions.
Saturday, March 22 at 6:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/23 at 1:30 pm ET
High School Bowl
“Brimley vs Manistique; Calumet vs Negaunee”
Join host GG Gordon as she presents the “best and brightest” from area high schools competing for scholarships and prestige in a battle of speed and knowledge. Cheer on your favorite team or test yourself against contestants from 50 Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin schools in the 30th season of High School Bowl.
Saturday, March 22 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/24 at Noon ET
 Austin City Limits
“Alison Krauss + Union Station/Kathleen Edwards”
Alison Krauss + Union Station have spent two decades taking the mournful, high lonesome sound of bluegrass out of the mountains and into the mainstream. Highlights include songs from their CD Lonely Runs Both Ways. Kathleen Edwards proves that country-rock and insightful lyrics go hand-in-hand. The singer-songwriter performs tunes from her sophomore release, Back to Me. Pictured: Alison Krauss
Saturday, March 22 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/23 at Midnight ET
 The Time Jumpers: Jumpin’ Time
This special showcases the talents of “Nashville’s best-kept musical secret,” the 11-member band credited with reinventing Western swing. Armed with their infectious arrangements, amazing musicianship and engaging personalities, The Time Jumpers perform before an enthusiastic audience of loyal fans at the Station Inn, a Nashville bluegrass club. Their 26-song set list ranges from original compositions to country music favorites and familiar standards.
Saturday, March 22 at Midnight ET
 Live from Lincoln Center
“New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly”
New York City Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s story of a marriage between an American Navy officer and his geisha bride. When he abandons her after his tour of duty, he takes her love, her honor and her dreams for the future. When he returns to claim their son, she takes matters into her own hands. The poignant story of a disastrous clash of cultures stars James Valenti and Shu-Ying Li.
Sunday, March 23 at 4 pm ET
 Nature
“Animals Behaving Worse”
Our natural neighbors can be ingenious, brilliant and scrappy when sharing our cities and suburbs. We move into their backyard and they move into ours. It is survival of the shrewdest and the most tenacious … anyone who has tried to keep a squirrel out of a birdfeeder knows exactly how true that can be. This film presents new examples of animal/human conflicts based on the highly popular “Animals Behaving Badly” format from 2000. Pictured: This coqui frog looks like it’s out for trouble, and makes plenty of it for residents of Hawaii. Pictured: Coqui Frog
Sunday, March 23 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/27 at Noon ET
 Masterpiece
“Emma”
Kate Beckinsale stars in the title role as Jane Austen’s tireless matchmaker who professes no interest in matrimony for herself, only for her orphaned protégée, Harriet Smith (Samantha Morton.) Still, Emma does feel a certain twinge for Frank Churchill (Raymond Coulthard) and a brotherly regard for her dreamy neighbor, Mr. Knightley (Mark Strong.)
Sunday, March 23 at 9 pm ET
 Frontline
“Bush’s War”
9/11 and Al Qaeda, Afghanistan and Iraq, WMD and the Insurgency, Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, Fallujah, and the Surge. For six years FRONTLINE has been revealing those stories in meticulous detail, and the political dramas played out at the highest levels — George W. Bush and Tony Blair, Dick Cheney and Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld, George Tenet, Condoleezza Rice, Osama Bin Laden. Now, on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, the full saga will unfold in a special four-hour broadcast over two consecutive nights. Part One: In fall 2001, even as America was waging a war in Afghanistan, another hidden war was being waged inside the administration. Part one of “Bush’s War” tells the story of this behind-the-scenes battle over whether Iraq would be the next target in the war on terror.
Monday, March 24 at 9 pm ET (Part 1)
Tuesday, March 25 at 9 pm ET (Part 2)
 NOVA
“Bone Diggers”
Deep beneath the Nullarbor Plain, one of Australia’s most hostile and barren landscapes, lies an ancient cave that has remained untouched for hundreds of thousands of years. Littering the floor of this prehistoric grave site are the perfectly preserved remains of long extinct megafauna, including previously unknown kangaroo species and the first complete skeleton of the largest carnivorous marsupial ever found — Thylacoleo carnifex. NOVA joins the first descent into the dark depths of this newly discovered cave and follows the detailed detective work on the recovered skeletons that will help piece together the past of these fascinating creatures. Pictured: Dr. John Long with the skull and lower jaw of Thylacoleo, at Flightstar Cave.
Tuesday, March 25 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/26 at Noon ET
Frontline
“Bush’s War (Part 2)”
More than anything else, the Iraq war will be the lasting legacy of the Bush presidency. Part 2 of “Bush’s War” examines that war — beginning with the quick American victory in Iraq and the early mistakes that were made, and then recounting how chaos, looting and violence quickly engulfed the country. Following the broadcast, the story of “Bush’s War” continues online (pbs.org/frontline/bushswar) in a landmark digital archive on the war on terror. In addition to free streaming video of the complete documentary, FRONTLINE’s digital archive will feature more than 100 video clips of pivotal moments since 9/11. Key video selections also will be integrated throughout a master annotated chronology of the war.
Tuesday, March 25 at 9 pm ET
 Great Performances
“Peter & the Wolf”
Sergei Prokofiev’s fanciful musical tale “Peter and the Wolf” is given new life in this innovative new animated interpretation, this year’s winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Originally composed in 1936, the piece famously uses personified instruments in the orchestra to tell the story — also penned by the composer — of young Peter and his animal friends the Duck, the Bird and even a mischievous Cat (represented by an oboe, flute and clarinet, respectively). Peter, himself represented by the string section, becomes an unsuspecting hero and frees his small Russian village from the Wolf (French horns) intent on menacing the whole town — not to mention Peter’s beloved animal friends.
Wednesday, March 26 at 8 pm ET
 Great Performances at the Met
“Hansel and Gretel”
Most fairy tales — while charming on the outside — resonate long past bedtime with darker underpinnings. In this family favorite, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer play the siblings lost in a shadowy world of unknown menace, pursued by the witch (portrayed by tenor Philip Langridge) who seeks to devour them. The English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s masterful treatment of the beloved story by the Brothers Grimm was originally created for Welsh National Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Wednesday, March 26 at 9 pm ET
 Our Bridge at 50
This magical structure has captured the imagination and hearts of Michiganders for generations and continues to be a source of pride, half a century after the first vehicle rolled across it. From Senator Prentiss Brown to Governor G. Mennen Williams, many visionaries were involved in making the dream of spanning the straits of Mackinac a reality. This documentary presents the story of the Mackinac Bridge told by those who have lived through the struggles and celebrated the milestones.
Wednesday, March 26 at 11:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/30 at 10:30 pm ET
 Ask the Doctors
“Eyes and Vision”
Area physicians will visit the Public TV 13 studios to answer phoned-in questions from viewers during this live broadcast. This week’s guests are: To be announced. Call in your questions during the broadcast at 800-227-9668.
Thursday, March 27 at 8 pm ET
 Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
This new 4-part series sounds the alarm about glaring socio-economic and racial inequities in health. The first episode is a story about health, but it’s not about doctors or drugs. Set mostly in Louisville, Kentucky, it’s a detective story out to solve the mystery of what’s stalking and killing so many Americans before their time. The program uncovers the connections between healthy bodies and healthy bank accounts — and why residents of so many other nations, including many poorer countries, live longer and healthier lives. Solutions, evidence suggests, may lie not in more pills but in more equality.
Thursdays at 10 pm ET, begins March 27
NOW on PBS
“Retrofitting a City, Creating 'Green' Jobs ”
Could a new effort to fight global warming save money and create jobs at the same time? NOW ON PBS looks at a city-wide plan in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to make all their buildings more energy efficient. The Cambridge Energy Alliance, a non-profit group, will help clients cut their energy use 15-30 percent, which translates into a lower utility bill. The Alliance will then help clients secure loans to pay for the building retrofits, loans designed to pay themselves off by the savings on those utility bills. If every major city in America took the same approach, it would have a significant impact on the carbon footprint of the U.S. — and it would generate tens of millions of new "green" jobs.
Friday, March 28 at 8:30 pm ET
Bill Moyers Journal
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns to PBS with a weekly public affairs series entitled BILL MOYERS JOURNAL — the name of his first important series on public television 35 years ago. Moyers re-invents the broadcast for the 21st century, with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy.
Friday, March 28 at 9 pm ET
Media Meet
“The Tiny Warrior”
His achievements include Captain in the U.S. Air Force, representing the U.S. overseas for the improvement of relations with the European Union, and consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Author and motivational speaker D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas will talk of his humble beginnings and how he’s helping others turn their lives around.
Saturday, March 29 at 6:30 pm ET
Repeats 3/30 at 1:30 pm ET
High School Bowl
“Norway vs Houghton; Ironwood vs Sault Ste. Marie”
Join host GG Gordon as she presents the “best and brightest” from area high schools in exciting quarter-final action, competing for scholarships and prestige in a battle of speed and knowledge. Cheer on your favorite team or test yourself against contestants from 50 Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin schools in the 30th season of High School Bowl.
Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm ET
Repeats 3/31 at Noon ET
 Austin City Limits
“Juanes”
Arguably the single most important figure on today’s Latin music scene, Juanes brings his infectious rhythms and compelling songs from his native Colombia to an American audience. Included by Time magazine in its list of “one of the 100 most influential people in the world,” Juanes remains true to his roots, performing in his native language.
Saturday, March 29 at 10 pm ET
Repeats 3/30 at Midnight ET
 Dave Matthews, Weekend on the Rocks: A “Soundstage” Special Event
One of the most popular jam-bands in the country appear in a special concert filmed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado in September 2005. This concert marks Dave Matthews Band’s return to the site of their milestone Live at Red Rocks CD, which confirmed their status as one of the nation’s premier live acts. Filmed at the conclusion of their 2005 summer tour, the show features their hits “Crash into Me,” “So Much to Say” and “Too Much” from 1996’s multi-platinum selling Crash.
Saturday, March 29 at Midnight ET
 Nature
“Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean”
Protected by its isolation, the wildlife of Cuba has remained naturally preserved, untouched and unexplored. Through a special arrangement with the Cuban government, unprecedented access was granted to film the astonishing diversity of life on the island, much of it virtually unknown until recently. For the first time, the rest of us will have the opportunity to see the iridescent Cuban jewel ant, the bee hummingbird that flies so fast it becomes invisible and the largest colony of Caribbean flamingoes in the world. Pictured: Caribbean flamingos nesting on Cuba, which is host to the largest colony of flamingos in the world.
Sunday, March 30 at 8 pm ET
Repeats Thursday at noon ET
 Masterpiece
“Sense and Sensibility”
Hattie Morahan plays level-headed Elinor Dashwood, and Charity Wakefield is her impulsive sister Marianne, in one of Jane Austen’s favorites. Though poor, they attract a trio of very promising gentlemen: soon-to-be wealthy Edward Ferrars (Dan Stevens,) heroic Colonel Brandon (David Morrissey,) and Byronic John Willoughby (Dominic Cooper.) Part 1 of 2. Pictured: Hattie Morahan (left) plays levelheaded Elinor Dashwood and Charity Wakefield is her impulsive sister Marianne.
Sundays, March 30 & April 6 at 9 pm ET
Our Bridge at 50
This magical structure has captured the imagination and hearts of Michiganders for generations and continues to be a source of pride, half a century after the first vehicle rolled across it. From Senator Prentiss Brown to Governor G. Mennen Williams, many visionaries were involved in making the dream of spanning the straits of Mackinac a reality. This documentary presents the story of the Mackinac Bridge told by those who have lived through the struggles and celebrated the milestones.
Sunday, March 30 at 10:30 pm ET
 American Experience
“Minik, the Lost Eskimo”
In October 1897, Arctic explorer Robert Peary returned to New York from his latest Greenland expedition bringing with him five polar Eskimos for study at the American Museum of Natural history. The embryonic science of anthropology regarded the Eskimos as a rare species, and their arrival in New York caused a sensation. Within months, however, four of the Eskimos had fallen sick and died, leaving a seven-year-old boy named Minik to fend for himself in a foreign land. This program retraces Minik’s life journey to provide a thought-provoking look at the intersection of race, culture and the nascent science of anthropology at the turn of the 20th century in America.
Monday, March 31 at 9 pm ET
 Retirement Revolution
Paula Zahn hosts this new and timely 2-part series about retirement, exploring the financial challenges facing America’s largest generation and explaining the origins of the retirement concept and how it has evolved over the past several decades. The documentary offers practical considerations that can help people prepare for retirement on their own terms. Anecdotes from “real people” are coupled with experts’ perspectives to educate and empower viewers to take control of their financial futures. Part 2 airs next week.
Mondays at 10 pm ET, begins March 31
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