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Schedule Highlights August 11 to August 17
Monday, August 11th
Utah's capital city is brimming with antique and vintage finds including an 1844 "Bellows Falls" LDS church hymnal, a 1914 Olaf Carl Seltzer oil on board and a 1969 prototype Hot Wheels "Beach Bomb." Can you guess which came in at $100,000-$150,000? Antiques Roadshow Salt Lake City, Hour One at 7:00 pm.
Learn about the celebrated quilts made by a community of African American women in rural Alabama. Born out of necessity and now recognized as an artform, the quilting practice has been passed down from mothers to daughters for generations. The Quilting Women of Gee's Bend at 8:00 pm.
Rick shares lessons from a lifetime of European travel so that viewers can learn from his experiences and travel with minimal hiccups. From itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path, this entertaining, information-packed program recorded in front of an audience teaches viewers the essential skills for smart travel. Get Rick's tips on packing light, avoiding crowds, outsmarting scams, and eluding pickpockets - all while maximizing the opportunities for cultural and culinary experiences. Rick Steves Experiencing Europe at 9:30 pm.
Tuesday, August 12th
After the tragic death of her mother, a young Liza Minnelli - in the midst of personal and professional challenges - seeks out mentors to help polish her boundless raw talent. Great Performances Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story at 7:00 pm.
Join Apollo 11 on its historic journey. The film seamlessly blends mission audio featuring conversations among Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins with new footage, NASA archive and stunning CGI to recreate the first moon landing. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back at 9:30 pm.
Wednesday, August 13th
Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Terry Masear finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility,and healing. Meet Cactus, Jimmy, Wasabi, Alexa, and Mikhail, Masear's diminutive patients, as we celebrate their small victories while lamenting their tiny tragedies. The compassion and empathy that Masear shows her Lilliputian charges serves as a lesson to us all - the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness. Nature Hummingbirds of Hollywood at 7:00 pm.
In 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 include "The Beatles Come to America," "Deconstructing Rubber Soul," "A Trip Through Strawberry Fields." Deconstructing The Beatles at 8:30 pm.
Thursday, August 14th
Learn more about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, examines how America's founding turned the world upside down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. An expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds. Viewers will experience the war through the memories of the men and women who experienced it: the rank-and-file Continental soldiers and American militiamen (some of them teenagers), Patriot political and military leaders, British Army officers, American Loyalists, Native soldiers and civilians, enslaved and free African Americans, German soldiers in the British service, French and Spanish allies, and various civilians living in North America, Loyalist as well as Patriot, including many made refugees by the war. The American Revolution: An Inside Look at 8:30 pm.
Friday, August 15th
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright discusses his novel The Human Scale, a timely exploration of the nuances and complexities of the Middle East as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage. *Live from the LBJ LIbrary Lawrence Wright (Part 1*) at 7:30 pm.
Week five has arrived, and the home cooks must create a dish based on a family tradition. In the second round, they'll prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families. At the end, the three finalists will be revealed. Great American Recipe The Grand Finale at 8:00 pm.
Saturday, August 16th
Celebrate Kristofferson in a 2016 concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Lady A, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker and Hank Williams Jr. Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs at 7:00 pm.
The star-studded WILLIE NELSON: 90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION celebrates Willie Nelson's milestone 90th birthday and the 12-time GRAMMY Award winner's contributions to popular culture and music. This historic concert event features unforgettable collaborations and once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews, Nelson's sons Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson, Keith Richards,George Strait and Chris Stapleton. Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration at 8:30 pm.
Sunday, August 17th
Sanditon Revisited goes behind-the-scenes with the cast and creators of MASTERPIECE's acclaimed series based on Jane Austen's last, incomplete novel. Set amid the romantic intrigues of an English seaside resort in the early 1800s, the series was called "a balmy retreat" (Salon), "lush and fun" (The New York Times), and "perfect escapist fare" (Indiewire). Sanditon Revisited at 7:00 pm.
Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and creators of this beloved MASTERPIECE series. It's Spring 1941 in Darrowby, and Season 5 finds young baby Jimmy keeping everyone in Skeldale House on their toes. Helen (Rachel Shenton) is getting the hang of motherhood with James (Nicholas Ralph) away at RAF Abingdon. Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) and Siegfried (Samuel West) are enjoying having a little one around, and Carmody (James Anthony-Rose) is now a full-fledged member of the Skeldale family. With World War II now fully underway, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, Mrs. Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up. Siegfried is keen to have everyone back, but the surprise return of Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) won't be quite as straightforward as he hoped. All Creatures Great and Small: Chapter Five at 8:30 pm.