August 16, 2012

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Postcards: Music of Western Minnesota
Postcards: Music of Western Minnesota
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Under the Streetlamp
Saturday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy unforgettable entertainment from Under the Streetlamp, a quartet composed of recent leading cast members of the musical Jersey Boys. 
Ed Sullivan's Top Performers 1966-1969 (My Music)
Saturday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy historic musical performances from superstars of the 60s pop-rock era on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

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Antiques Roadshow: Tucson, Ariz., Part 3
Monday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m.

A rare collection of 1956 Olympics memorabilia, a striking collection of World War II American propaganda posters and a trio of paintings by 20th-century "outsider" artist Gaston Chaissac. 


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Herbert Hoover: Landslide 
Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Investigate the story of the nation's 31st president and his remarkable life before, during and after his time in the White House.

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Nature: Kalahari: The Flooded Desert
Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.

View the Okavango Delta, after the rains, from the point of view of the crocodile and the eagle. 

 

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PIONEER WORLD
Nature: Kalahari: The Great Thirstland
Tuesday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m.

For years, the Kalahari Desert can appear to be one of the most barren wastelands on earth. But its swirling hot sands hold unseen treasure - a swarming superabundance of life brought forth by a brief season of sudden, unpredictable storms. 

POV: Biblioburrow, the Donkey Library 
Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m.

"Biblioburro" is the story of a librarian - and a library - like no other. A decade ago, Colombian teacher Luis Soriano was inspired to spend his weekends bringing a modest collection of precious books, via two hard-working donkeys, to the children of a poor and violence-ridden province. 
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Julia/Jacques Cooking at Home: Creamy Desserts
Saturday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Elegant desserts are prepared including cr�me caramel, cr�me br�l�e and profiteroles with ice cream. Hosts: Julia Child and Jacques Pepin.
Baking with Julia: Norman Love
Saturday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Norman Love prepares espresso profiteroles, choux paste, cucumber-dill choux puffs and chocolate-cinnamon beignets with host Julia Child.
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Monday 'n' Sanity
Tuesday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m.

Financial expert Nathan Dungan helps a family overcome poor money habits.
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