Highlights March 2 to March 8

Monday, March 2nd

• Antiques Roadshow - LSU Rural Life Museum Hour 3 Roadshow visits Louisiana for fascinating finds, like 1997 Michael Jordan-signed Air Jordan XII shoes; a Patek Philippe gold wristwatch, ca. 1915; and a diamond & platinum ring, ca. 2000. Can you guess the $138,000 item? 7:00 pm

• Italy Made with Love: Generations Explore the passion and pride of Italian artisans, from hatmakers in Tuscany to truffle hunters in Umbrian forests to pasta chefs in Bologna. Stewards of tradition, they pass down their finely honed skills from one generation to the next. 8:00 pm

• American Masters - Starring Dick Van Dyke Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday. Known for films like Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TV show Diagnosis Murder and his classic CBS sitcom, Van Dyke has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades. Featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail Van Dyke's extraordinary showbiz legacy. 9:30 pm

Tuesday, March 3rd

• Of The People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement Discover the powerful stories of Fannie Lou Hamer, Angela Davis, Dolores Huerta and Yuri Kochiyama four extraordinary women whose courage, intellect and activism helped shape the course of the civil and human rights movements in America. 7:00 pm

• Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live In Concert Enjoy a magical concert filmed on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Staged as an original, Broadway-style musical in which Barbra looks back at her past, the production featured an orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. 8:30 pm

• Rufus Wainwright Does Kurt Weill Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright's fascination with German composer Kurt Weill's music goes back decades. However, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT DOES KURT WEILL marks the first time he dedicated an entire evening to performing the songs of this legendary figure in musical theater. Filmed in Los Angeles with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, the concert features classics like "Mack the Knife," "The Saga of Jenny" and "September Song." 10:30 pm

Wednesday, March 4th

• Nature - Parenthood: The Greatest Adventure Parenthood is a journey like no other. It's full of moments of joy and danger, and for animal parents the stakes couldn't be higher - success ensures the future of life on Earth. See their amazing stories of dedication, adaptability and sacrifice. 7:00 pm

• NOVA - The Planets: Mars Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars? 8:29 pm

• Nature - The Hummingbird Effect Explore Costa Rica one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. From rainforests to volcanos, tiny architects and caretakers at the heart of this vast wildlife diversity keep this ecological giant running: the hummingbirds. 9:55 pm

Thursday, March 5th

• Making of the American Revolution Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt and their team to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete. The program includes clips from the series and visits several stops on the film's cross-country tour. 7:30 pm

• Rick Steves Art of Europe: Michelangelo to Monet is a greatest-hits pledge party celebrating Europe's art and creative geniuses, from Leonardo to Van Gogh. Across the two-hour special, Rick traces Florence's bold "rebirth" after Europe's medieval struggles; marvels at the over-the-top churches, palaces, fountains and canvases of the Baroque period; and examines the pioneering Impressionist works that captured the joie de vivre of the late 1800s. 9:30 pm

Friday, March 6th

• Great Performances - Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more. 8:00 pm

• Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Celebrate the magic in this powerful and stirring reinvention of the groundbreaking show. Catapulting Riverdance into the 21st century, this new cinematic experience immerses viewers in the extraordinary energy and passion of Irish music and dance. 10:00 pm

Saturday, March 7th

• Central Texas Gardener - Garden Success with Less Water in Drought Style up beautiful, wildlife-friendly gardens that stand up to scalding summers and deep winter freezes with Karen Guz from the San Antonio Water System. On tour, a new Texas gardener turned a plain lawn into a drought tough cottage design. See how to nourish your soil with spent mushroom grow blocks and find out why some bluebonnets come up pink. 12:00 pm

• In More Deconstructing The Beatles, acclaimed "Beatle-ologist" Scott Freiman guides you, step by step, on an educational journey through several of The Beatles' milestone albums and the fascinating stories that accompanied them. No matter how much you know about the Beatles, there's something new here for you. Episodes in the second installment include "Deconstructing a Hard Day's Night," "A Stroll Down Penny Lane," and "Here Come the Songs: The Evolution of George Harrison." 3:30 pm

• Roy Orbison Forever is a celebration of the effortlessly cool, five-time Grammy-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. The program charts Orbison's career and close relationships with other musicians through interviews and archive performances, some of them never before seen in America. From the sell-out international tour with The Beatles through his collaboration with George Harrison and The Traveling Wilburys, Orbison's captivating legacy endures. Among the songs performed are "Oh, Pretty Woman," "It's Over," "Only The Lonely," "Cryin'," "Dream Baby," and "Blue Bayou." Featured interviews include Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Bono, Gerry Marsden, Jeff Lynne, and Olivia Harrison as well as Barbara Orbison. 7:00 pm

• Johnny Cash: We Walk the Line On April 20, 2012, music stars and friends gathered in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the life of Johnny Cash, marking his 80th birthday. The concert took place at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody. The standing-room-only event not only paid tribute to Cash and his music but also to his roots and heritage. Performances included GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY nominated musicians Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson, alongside an all-star band led by GRAMMY Award-winning Don Was, featuring Buddy Miller, Kenny Aronoff, Ian McLagan, and Greg Leisz. 8:30 pm

• The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live! Celebrate the band's 50th anniversary with Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Mick Taylor, the Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. and more. This 2012 concert at Newark's Prudential Center is one of the most memorable shows in the band's history. 10:00 pm

Sunday, March 8th

• Mexico Made with Love Explore Mexico's rich cultural landscape through the work of talented artisans who craft beautiful objects infused with warmth, color and soul. The program celebrates the artists' exceptional skills while showcasing Mexico's captivating beauty. 10:30 am

• France Made with Love Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and renowned charm of the country's most talented artisans. From glovemakers to bakers, stained glass restorers to chefs, revel in the rich heritage of centuries-old traditions and the elegant style of France. 12:00 pm

• American Revolution - In Order to Be Free Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation. Fighting in Massachusetts ignites a war that gives common cause to thirteen otherwise disunited colonies. 1:30 pm

• Rick Steves Fascism in Europe Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to "Downton Abbey." Bruce and the series' leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants. 4:00 pm

• Downton Abbey On Masterpiece - Season 1, Part 1 When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs and his daughter Mary loses her fiance, throwing Downton Abbey and its servants into turmoil. The new heir turns out to be Matthew, a lowly lawyer with novel ideas about country life. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern. 5:30 pm

• Downton Abbey On Masterpiece - Season 1, Part 2 Mary entertains three suitors, including a Turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern. 7:30 pm

• All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece - Comfort and Joy Siegfried has another run in with Hilda the goat and an old flame returns to Darrowby. With Helen unwell, James juggles running the village Nativity with a growing to-do list. Tristan realizes he's forgotten something important. 9:30 pm