Highlights August 12 to August 18

Monday, August 12th

Learn more about fantastic Palm Springs finds including a 1966 Roy Lichtenstein screenprint, a NASA Apollo archive, ca. 1965, and a Tiffany Studios mosaic panel, ca. 1905. One is appraised at $100,000-$150,000! Antiques Roadshow Palm Springs, Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Tune into the finale of The Great American Recipe, where the top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round. Great American Recipe The Grand Finale at 8:00 pm

Tom Hanks is the preeminent Hollywood star of our times. His movies have earned over $10 billion and won countless awards, and he is admired as an all-around nice guy. But what lies behind his extraordinary success? In THE STORY OF TOM HANKS: HOLLYWOOD's MR. NICE GUY, find out what drove Tom to the top and what has kept him there -- in the words of those who know him best. The Story of Tom Hanks: Hollywood's Mr. Nice Guy 9:00 pm

The hidden power of sound in cinema helps create an immersive audience experience. Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound 9:45 pm.

Tuesday, August 13th

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States-telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest's success. Finding Your Roots Chosen at 7:00 pm.

In this award-winning, one-hour special, Sir David Attenborough investigates the amazing life story of the most famous elephant to have ever lived: Jumbo. A Victorian-era animal superstar, Jumbo is believed by many to be the biggest elephant in the world, a creature so large that his name became synonymous with being huge. Joined by a team of scientists from around the world, Attenborough gains unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History to separate fact from fiction. What clues lay in Jumbo's bones? Can they tell us more about this giant, how he lived and how he died? Our care and understanding of elephants has changed dramatically over the last 200 years. At a time when these majestic giants are finally being retired from circus life across much of the western world, we explore the emotional lives of African elephants and reveal the effects that captivity would have had on Jumbo. And explore rescue efforts for baby elephants today, transforming these orphans into the wild living Jumbos of the future. Attenborough and the Giant Elephant at 8:00 pm.

Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War. Asked to represent the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home, they left a lasting impact on the Foreign Service. American Experience The American Diplomat at 9:00 pm.

This week on ON STORY, join Bridgerton producer Alison Eakle and RATCHED creator Evan Romansky as they discuss the research that goes into creating a period piece, making decisions about accuracy versus creative liberties, and successfully marrying a modern audience with a bygone era. On Story Writing A Period Piece at 10:00 pm.

Reporter Bonnie Boswell's latest conversation with leading experts examines why groups of women disproportionately experience higher mortality rates related to pregnancy and childbirth in the country. Boswell addresses disparities and contributing factors that result in poor health outcomes for mothers and babies as well as ways local public health professionals are combatting the national crisis. Bonnie Boswell Presents: Saving Moms at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 14th

More than half of the world's primates are under threat. Meet the scientists making ground-breaking discoveries to safeguard their future. Nature Primates: Protecting Primates at 7:00 pm.

Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn't always that way-and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf,makes it clear why. Researchers reveal how humans tamed fearsome canines over tens of thousands of years, and how modern dog intelligence and behaviors have made them indispensable companions. Nova Dog Tales at 8:00 pm.

Worshiped as a goddess, condemned as satanic and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them? And what can science tell us about our most mysterious companions? Nova Cat Tales at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, August 15th

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls reflect on their storied musical careers and cover topics from "Closer to Fine" in the Barbie movie, their latest album, and their non-profit Honor the Earth, which is dedicated to the survival of sustainable Native communities, Indigenous environmental justice, and green energy solutions. Overheard with Evan Smith Indigo Girls at 7:00 pm.

The families share their dreams and meet with resources in their community and continue their progress to become more financially resilient using tips provided by coaches. For some it's harder than others. Opportunity Knock$ Big Dreams at 7:30 pm.

Chet heads to the top of the panhandle to visit a small town with a big history. He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts some local coffee and eats at the famed Cattle Exchange restaurant. He also finds thrills and target practice with a helicopter pilot known for training Navy SEALS. The Daytripper Canadian, TX at 8:00 pm

Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards,he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition. Hemingway The Blank Page (1944-1961) at 8:30 pm.

Aviation pioneers focus on the Pacific and Pan Am defies skeptics by building an airway to Asia. Across The Pacific Another Ocean at 10:30 pm.

Friday, August 16th

Vanderbilt University history professor Nicole Hemmer discusses her latest book, Partisans, on the marked changes the GOP has undergone since the celebrated presidency of Republican icon Ronald Reagan nearly 40 years ago. Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove Nicole Hemmer 7:30 pm.

Trace the improbable journey of Charley Pride. From humble beginnings to music superstar. Charley Pride: I'm Just Me at 8:00 pm.

No one played a larger role in mythologizing the cowboy's place in American culture than Charles M. Russell. Explore his art and life as he witnessed and documented the end of the Wild West open range, and America entered the 20th Century. Charlie Russell's Old West at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, August 17th

Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances. Austin City Limits The Best of Nanci Griffith at 7:00 pm.

The bizarre yet true story of the Princeton Hospital pathologist who in 1955 stole Albert Einstein's brain while performing the autopsy on the world's most famous scientist. The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain to 9:45 pm.

It's the most famous painting in the world. Nearly 8.5 million people visit her every year. Yet few have ever heard about the time the Mona Lisa actually vanished from the Louvre in Paris for nearly two and a half years. Mona Lisa is Missing at 10:40 pm.

Sunday, August 18th

Everything in the modern world relies on the electric grid. To keep the grid reliable, system operators order electricity from dispatchable generation, like coal, gas, hydro and nuclear, to balance intermittent generation, like wind and solar. Together, these must meet our enormous electricity demand, which varies by the second.It's a hugely complicated task, and it's facing real challenges. Energy Switch Electric Grid Reliability at 6:00 pm.

Worried about losing the hotel, Bella tries to get her new business started. Meanwhile, after fuming at Danioni, Cecil is visited by a past enemy. As Alice tries to conquer her fear of horses, Lucian realizes he loves Constance, but is it too late? Hotel Portofino Experiment at 7:00 pm.

Angling to sell his publishing firm and retire, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan's last novel unfolds. Magpie Murders On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.