KVIE Public Television

NOVA: Secrets of the Parthenon

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:52:25 CDT

Erected by the Greeks, the Parthenon has served as a church, a fortress, and the model for countless banks, courthouses, and museums across the world. Now, thanks to the Greek government’s $89 million restoration program, scholars are finally probing its planning and construction. Tuesday, July 14, 8pm – 9pm

NATURE: Arctic Bears

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:50:59 CDT

Polar bears are the descendents of grizzlies, evolved to live on the Arctic ice, eating a specialized diet of seal meat. Grizzlies, on the other hand, are masters at living off the land, making a meal from a wide variety of foods. Their world is bountiful and expanding northward, converging with what once was the icy domain of the polar bear. Sundays, July 12, 8pm – 9pm

VIEWFINDER: Focus on Health

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:09:42 CDT

KVIE and UC Davis Health System present four important programs this month that offer a special look at health topics affecting our region. Plus, we’ll look ahead to what our valley’s health system may be like in a decade. KVIE’s Focus on Health initiative is underwritten by UC Davis Health System. Wednesdays, July 8 – 29, 7pm – 7:30pm

MASTERPIECE: Miss Marple

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:20:19 CDT

Decades after writer Agatha Christie’s death, Miss Marple remains one of her most enduring fictional characters. Acclaimed British actress Julia McKenzie (Cranford) takes over the iconic role of Miss Marple in four new episodes. Sundays, July 5-26, 9pm – 10:30pm

A CAPITOL FOURTH

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:53:57 CDT

Actor Jimmy Smits returns to host the biggest and brightest birthday party in the country, featuring Barry Manilow, who will both open and close the broadcast with a stirring medley of hits and patriotic classics along with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Saturday, July 4, 8pm – 9:30pm

WIDE ANGLE: Series Debut

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:53:28 CDT

This acclaimed series delivers reports from global hotspots to give you understanding of the complex, often dramatic, sometimes explosive, and always relevant stories shaping the present and future of the world. Each program focuses on a single subject, bringing to life international events and issues that matter to Americans today. Wednesday, July 1, 10pm – 11pm

VIEWFINDER: Echoes of a Lost Valley

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:04:09 CDT

Lake Wobegon — where the women are strong, the men are good looking, and all the children are above average — has become America’s collective hometown, visited weekly for the past 40 years on a radio program that creates bona fide nostalgia. Wednesday, July 1, 7pm – 7:30pm

HISTORY DETECTIVES

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:58:34 CDT

An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years. Monday, June 29, 9pm – 10pm

HISTORY DETECTIVES

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:33:27 CDT

America’s top gumshoes are back to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. The debut stories include, a machine that may have been intended to record messages from the dead, dogs trained for war, and a watch fob commemorating Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico. Monday, June 22, 9pm – 10pm

NOVA: Musical Minds

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:46:58 CDT

NOVA investigates the extraordinary impact music can have on the human brain. Viewers meet people like Tony Cicoria, who was struck by lightning and was suddenly inspired to become a pianist, and Matt Giordano, who uses drumming to alleviate his severe Tourette syndrome. Tuesday, June 30, 8pm – 9pm

TONY BENNETT: An American Classic

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:44:18 CDT

Tony performs duets of his greatest hits with some of today’s greatest artists. Woven throughout the special are narratives by special guests like Billy Crystal, John Travolta, and Robert De Niro. Saturday, June 27, 8pm – 9pm

VIEWFINDER: Best of The Collectors

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:42:14 CDT

Is it a collection or an obsession? Join Jason Shoultz as he shares some of his favorite moments from The Collectors series. From Pez conventions to a collection of asphalt, some very interesting things are being gathered by Central Valley residents. Whether you’ve got a tiny collection on a shelf or a room full of treasures, this episode is for you!Wednesday, June 24, 7pm – 7:30pm

NOVA: Ape Genius

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:29:49 CDT

Investigators are revealing the secret mental lives of apes; our evolutionary next-of-kin are turning out to be far smarter than most experts ever imagined. Scientists are zeroing in on what separates us from our closest living relatives. Tuesday, June 23, 8pm – 9pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Chess in Concert

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:33:03 CDT

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus teamed with lyricist Tim Rice in 1986 to create an original musical, the cult favorite Chess. Set during the Cold War intrigue of international chess tournaments, the musical dramatizes the romantic checkmate between an American chess champion, his lover and a Russian opponent. Wednesday, June 17, 9pm – 11:30pm

NATURE: Animals Behaving Worse

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:27:18 CDT

Our natural neighbors can be ingenious, brilliant, and scrappy when sharing our cities and suburbs. 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. Sunday, June 21, 8pm – 9pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Roberto Clemente

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:01:37 CDT

Baseball great Roberto Clemente’s talent and inimitable style drew legions of fans, but as this AMERICAN EXPERIENCE production reveals, he was more than an exceptional baseball player. He was also a committed humanitarian who challenged racial discrimination and worked for social justice. Monday, June 15, 9pm – 10pm

FREEDOM SONGS: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:52:01 CDT

For a brief moment in time, a few daring, innovative musicians stood at the crossroads of a revolution in music and culture across one of the most turbulent periods in American history. Friday, June 5, 8pm – 9:30pm

FRONTLINE: Breaking the Bank

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:38:14 CDT

With brand-name banks on the brink of failure and the federal government contemplating a massive nationalization of the banking industry, FRONTLINE goes behind closed doors to tell the inside story of how things went so wrong so fast, and documents efforts to stabilize the industry. Tuesday, June 16, 9pm – 10pm

MASTERPIECE: Foyle's War

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:52:50 CDT

The murder of an unpopular young doctor yields no shortage of potential suspects, including someone for whom the no-nonsense Foyle has a deep empathy. In the meantime, Sam comes to the aid of a friend whose husband, an injured POW, returns from the war angry that things have changed while he was away. Sunday, June 14, 9pm – Mid

DR. WAYNE DYER: Excuses Begone!

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:35:28 CDT

In this all-new special, Dr. Dyer’s goal is simple but not easy: To help people learn how to overcome lifetime thinking habits that keep us from maximizing our human potential. He addresses the powerfully transformative process of how to change habituated ways of thinking that limit our beliefs in who we can be and what we can achieve. Monday, June 1, 8pm – 11pm

ABOVE THE AMERICAN

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:15:42 CDT

Above the American takes you on an aerial tour of one of California’s most picturesque waterways: the American River. The journey begins at the confluence with the Sacramento River and travels upthe North, Middle, and South Forks of the American River. Monday, June 8, 7pm – 8pm

NOVA: Ocean Animal Emergency

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:44:13 CDT

Warming seas and man-made pollutants are combining to unleash toxic algae blooms that are decimating whales, sea lions, and other marine mammals. NOVA explores this crisis through the exploits of San Francisco veterinarian Dr. Frances Gulland and her team, who run the equivalent of a West Coast ER for marine mammals. Tuesday, May 26, 8pm – 9pm

STEVIE WONDER: Live at Last

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:36:52 CDT

Introduced to the world at the age of 12, superstar Stevie Wonder is known for his unique gift for a catchy melody and his expert fusion of soul, funk and R&B styles. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, GREAT PERFORMANCES presents Stevie Wonder in a tour-de-force concert performance at London’s O2 Arena. Sunday, May 31, 8pm – 10pm

BLUEPRINT AMERICA

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:06:27 CDT

This documentary takes you to three very different cities – Portland, Denver, and New York – to look past the headlines about crumbling roads and bridges and explore what kind of infrastructure Americans need to meet the pressing challenges of the 21st Century. Wednesday, May 20, 8pm – 9pm

IN THE HEIGHTS: Chasing Broadway Dreams

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:55:54 CDT

Beginning in a small off-Broadway theater, a group of talented young creators, led by composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda, produced an original musical that some have called a modern day West Side Story—a Latin and hip-hop-infused musical odyssey telling the story of a neighborhood and the first-generation Americans who call it home. Wednesday, May 27, 8pm – 9pm

PATSY MINK: Ahead of the Majority

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:20:55 CDT

In 1965, Patsy Mink became the first Asian American woman and woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the U.S. Presidency and co-authored Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened up higher education and athletics to America’s women. Monday, May 25, 9pm – 10pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Kennedys

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:28:38 CDT

From patriarch Joseph Kennedy’s rise on Wall Street and frustrations in politics, John Kennedy’s march to the White House, Robert Kennedy’s near-certain presidential victory, preempted only by his tragic death, through Edward Kennedy’s withdrawal from the 1980 presidential race, the family legacy continues to influence politics. Monday, May 18, 9pm – 12pm

NOVA: Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives

Thu, 7 May 2009 11:35:46 CDT

Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E, is the lead singer of a band called the EELS. What most of his fans don’t know is that Mark’s father, Hugh Everett III, was one of America’s top quantum physicists and credited with the revolutionary theory of parallel universes. Tuesday, May 19, 8pm – 9pm

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Dogfight over Guadalcanal

Wed, 6 May 2009 11:27:11 CDT

Using both pilots' comprehensive memoirs, and following a forensic expedition to the recently found American plane, this episode examines and re-creates every anxious second of the WWII showdown over the Pacific, revealing just how evenly matched the two men were and how they both survived, despite serious injuries. Wednesday, May 6, 8pm – 9pm

NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:47:21 CDT

Learn how a handful of pioneers deciphered the intricate system of hieroglyphs developed by the Maya. With glorious footage of Mayan temples and art, this documentary culminates in a fascinating account of this ancient civilization’s ingenious method of communication. Tuesday, May 5, 8pm – 9pm

VIEWFINDER: Little Manila - Filipinos in California’s Heartland

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:58:42 CDT

Filled with chop suey houses, gambling dens, and dance halls, Little Manila was the area in Stockton notoriously called Skid Row; but it was also the closest thing Filipinos had to a hometown. Narrated by famed Filipino-American producer Dean Devlin, this documentary tells the immigrant story as Filipinos experienced it. Wednesday, May 6, 7pm – 7:30pm

NATURE: Eagles of Mull

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:56:12 CDT

From its powder-white beaches to snow-capped mountain peaks, the island of Mull, off the Scottish coast, hosts an amazing diversity of life: golden eagles, oystercatchers, and skylarks in the air; minke whales, bottlenose dolphins, and grey seals in the sea; and otters, deer, mink, and wild white goats on land. Tuesday, May 3, 8pm – 9pm

NOVA: Alien from Earth

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:24:48 CDT

NOVA investigates the furious scientific debate currently raging on what “Hobbit” bones represent. Are they fossils of a previously unknown primitive branch of the human family? Or are they remains of a dwarf race of modern humans suffering from a strange pathological condition? Tuesday, April 28, 8pm – 9pm

VIEWFINDER: Arts Alive - Student Artists

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:23:29 CDT

See how high school students are creating animations that you’d think came out of Hollywood and are discovering how to make a documentary photography exhibit. Wednesday, April 22, 7pm – 7:30pm

FRONTLINE: Poisoned Waters

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:22:16 CDT

More than two decades after the Clean Water Act was supposed to make America’s waters clean enough for swimming and fishing again, two iconic waterways — the great coastal estuaries of Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay — are in perilous condition. Tuesday, April 21, 10pm – Mid.

Nature: The Lonliest Animals

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:58:49 CDT

NATURE: The Lonliest Animals The loneliest animals are the most endangered species on the planet. Collected and protected by dedicated scientists, these animals represent the end of the line for their species. Sunday, April 19, 8pm – 9pm

NATURE: Frogs - The Thin Green Line

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:46:20 CDT

Frogs have been hopping the planet for more than 350 million years. They’ve evolved into some of the most wondrous, diverse, and beloved animals on Earth, and they’re slipping away. Some say it’s the greatest extinction since the dinosaurs. Friday, April 10, 9pm – 10pm

AN EVENING WITH HUELL HOWSER

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:31:58 CDT

Each Thursday this month, join Huell Howser for two hours of true California adventures beginning with Annual Events, then Spring Flowers, Huell's Island Adventures, An Evening with Huell, and Huell's Fascination with Highways. Thursdays, April 2 – 30, 8pm – 10pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: We Shall Remain

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:29:12 CDT

This mini-series establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-minute documentaries tell pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective. Local support for We Shall Remain is provided by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. American Experience is locally underwritten by Lionakis. Mondays, April 13 – May 11, 8pm – 10:30pm

VIEWFINDER: Sounding the Alarm - Diabetes in the Valley

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:43:30 CDT

Diabetes is a growing epidemic with an alarming number of new cases in our region. This program illustrates the daily struggles of those battling the disease and highlights progress toward a cure, including research conducted at UC Davis and other local institutions. Jerry Reynolds hosts. Wednesday, April 8, 7pm – 7:30pm

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND: Live in Barcelona

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:41:52 CDT

The workingman’s rock icon Bruce Springsteen, along with The E Street Band, performed live in Barcelona as part of The Rising tour. This release captures the entire concert, includes long-time fan favorites as well as rarely performed material, and marks the first release of a complete live concert by the performers. Saturday, April 4, 9pm – 10:30pm

AS TIME GOES BY REUNION SPECIAL

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:15:42 CDT

AS TIME GOES BY, one of the most popular and enduring British series on public television, starred Dame Judi Dench as Jean Pargetter and Geoffrey Palmer as Lionel Hardcastle, former lovers who reunited after 40 years. This two-part special picks up a few years after the original series left off. Monday, March 30, 8pm – 10pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Jerry Lee Lewis - Last Man Standing

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:11:55 CDT

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Jerry Lee Lewis - Last Man Standing Best remembered for his frenetic keyboard pounding and for kicking away his piano bench in the middle of a song, rock 'n' roll piano sensation Jerry Lee Lewis revolutionized the music of the late-1950s and 1960s. Sunday, March 29, 6pm – 8pm

VIEWFINDER: Tales of the Sierra Nevada

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:45:08 CDT

This documentary examines the history of the Sierra, including James Marshall’s gold discovery, the contributions of African Americans in the development of the Sierra, and how flumes along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe are a story of wood, water, and wager. Wednesday, March 25, 7pm – 7:30pm

NOVA: Extreme Ice

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:22:40 CDT

NOVA: Extreme Ice In collaboration with National Geographic, NOVA provides a unique photo archive of melting glaciers that could provide a key to understanding glacial runaway behavior and potential to drive rising sea levels. This high-action scientific adventure investigates the mystery of the mighty ice sheets that will affect the fate of coastlines around the world. Tuesday, March 24, 8 - 9pm

FRONTLINE: Ten Trillion and Counting

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:21:54 CDT

FRONTLINE: Ten Trillion and Counting FRONTLINE reports on how debt will constrain and challenge the new Obama administration, and on the growing chorus on both sides of the aisle that without fiscal reform, the United States government may face a debt crisis of its own which makes the current financial situation pale in comparison. Tuesday, March 24, 10pm – 11pm

MASTERPIECE: David Copperfield

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:25:22 CDT

MASTERPIECE’s acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, based on his own difficult journey from boy to man, examines the personal history, adventures, experiences, and observations of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery. Sunday, March 15, 9pm – 11pm

NATURE: Kalahari

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:07:22 CST

The swirling sands of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa comprise one of the most barren regions on Earth. Occasionally, violent rainstorms quench the arid land, drenching ancient saltpans and waking the diverse wildlife. A two-hour NATURE special, this film was made by renowned naturalist filmmaker Tim Liversedge. Friday, March 20, 8pm – 10pm

VIEWFINDER: Arts Alive - River City Rock History

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:41:12 CST

Sacramento’s rock ‘n’ roll history is rich and varied. This special Arts Alive program recalls some of the great musicians and outstanding bands that began and thrived right here in the River City, including The New Breed, Blue Cheer, Tesla, and many others. Wednesday, March 18, 7pm – 7:30pm

NOVA: The Great Inca Rebellion

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:30:08 CST

An ancient cemetery near Lima, Peru is the repository of more than a thousand pre-Columbian mummies. In a startling find, a Peruvian archaeologist discovers dozens of corpses different from all the rest. Forensic experts diagnose them as victims of a little-known battle that pitted club-wielding Inca warriors against Spanish cavalry. Tuesday, March 17, 8pm – 9pm

ROY ORBISON: In Dreams

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:59:19 CST

This is a chronicle of Orbison’s incredible career and personal struggles in his own words, with recollections from his producers, contemporaries, and the stars he touched with his music. The revealing documentary includes personal home movies, photos, studio footage, and classic performances. Thursday, March 12, 9:30pm – 11pm

PAUL SIMON: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:51:41 CST

This special celebrates Paul Simon, one of America’s most respected songwriters and musicians, as the first recipient of the prize. Presenters include Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, and Bob Costas. Friday, March 6, 9pm – 10:30pm

RICK STEVES' ROMANTIC EUROPE

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:34:27 CST

In this special 2-hour adventure, Rick Steves takes us to some of Europe's less traveled destinations: Barcelona, France's Dordogne River Valley and the Czech Republic - all plush with romantic charms. Thursday, March 5, 8pm – 10pm

VIEWFINDER: Arts Alive: Portraits in Time - The Crocker Art Museum

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:30:52 CST

As the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi, the Crocker has a rich and fabled history. ViewFinder looks back at the colorful and philanthropic family, the history of the museum, the acclaimed collections, and its current ambitious expansion. Wednesday, March 4, 7pm – 7:30pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES: The Police Certifiable

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:48:06 CST

Rocketing to worldwide fame in the early 1980s, The Police boldly revitalized the rock scene. After a string of rock classics, including Roxanne, Message in a Bottle, and Every Breath You Take, The Police parted ways in 1986. More than two decades after the break-up, they teamed up one more time in 2007 to launch the band’s farewell tour. Saturday, February 28, 8pm – 9:30pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Lobotomist

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:19:50 CST

An intriguing look at what the New York Times once dubbed "surgery of the soul"---the lobotomy---and its champion, Dr. Walter J. Freeman, who saw the procedure as a chance to leave his mark on medicine. Monday, February 16, 9pm – 10pm

NOVA: Rat Attack

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:35:18 CST

Every 48 years, the inhabitants of the remote Indian state of Mizoram suffer a horrendous ordeal known locally as mautam. An indigenous species of bamboo, blanketing 30 percent of Mizoram, blooms once every half-century, spurring an explosion in the rat population that feeds off the bamboo’s fruit and destroys local crops. Tuesday, February 24, 8pm – 9pm

NATURE: Why We Love Cats and Dogs

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:34:31 CST

NATURE launches an in-depth investigation into the great divide between dogs and cats and just what draws people to these two polarizing pets. Animal behaviorists, trainers, psychologists, and devoted owners all weigh in. Sunday, February 15, 8pm – 9pm

NATURE: In the Valley of the Wolves

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:43:32 CST

NATURE: In the Valley of the Wolves This dramatic story tells the Druid wolves’ fall from dominance, flight into exile, and triumphant return to power. This iconic species of the American wild was successfully reintroduced into Yellowstone in the mid-1990s. Since then, the Druids are at the heart of a massive scientific experiment to restore an entire ecosystem. Sunday, February 22, 8pm – 9pm

NOVA - Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:39:34 CST

NOVA - Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial In 2004, the school board of Dover, Pennsylvania ordered high school science teachers to read a statement to their biology students suggesting there is an alternative to Darwin’s theory of evolution. When teachers refused to comply, the small town was torn apart by controversy. Tuesday, February 10, 8pm – 10pm

MASTERPIECE: Oliver Twist

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:41:24 CST

The world’s most famous orphan comes to MASTERPIECE Classic in a rousing new retelling of Charles Dickens’ much loved story of daring pickpockets, diabolical villains, and amazing adventures on Oliver Twist.Sundays, February 15, 22, 9pm – 10:30pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:58:37 CST

Just two months into his second term, seven million people lined the train tracks to catch a glimpse of the nine car train draped in black bunting, which carried the body of Abraham Lincoln from Washington to his final resting place. This program recounts the two tumultuous months from his death to the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth. Monday, February 9, 9pm – 10:30pm

NATURE: Drakensberg - Barrier of Spears

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:32:25 CST

The Drakensberg Mountains are southern Africa’s Alps, rising more than 11,000 feet into the sky. But beneath their shimmering beauty lies an incredibly hostile environment for the surprising number of creatures that manage to live there. Sunday, February 8, 8pm – 9pm

LOOKING FOR LINCOLN

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:55:47 CST

KVIE Celebrates Black History Month with programs that honor the spirit, creativity, and determination of important individuals in history and today. Looking for Lincoln dissects the myths that have grown around Abraham Lincoln, addressing outstanding questions — about race, equality, religion and depression. Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts. Wednesday, February 11, 9pm – 11pm

INDEPENDENT LENS: The Order of Myths

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:52:31 CST

At America’s oldest Mardi Gras — celebrated each year in Mobile, Alabama — events remain segregated between white and black residents. This program looks beneath the surface of pageantry and reveals a complex story about race relations and the persistent racial divide in America. Tuesday, February 24, 10pm-11:30pm

NOVA: The Spy Factory

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:51:31 CST

Based on the best-seller by journalist James Bamford, this program investigates the National Security Agency - exposing the hidden world of 21st-century eavesdropping. While its mission is to monitor intelligence abroad, since 9/11 it has also turned its giant ear inward. Tuesday, February 3, 8pm – 9pm

MAKE 'EM LAUGH: The Funny Business of America

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:28:53 CST

Generations have reveled in the mocking of American life, politics, and preoccupations explored in Sock It to Me? Satire and Parody. Featured are Johnny Carson, Stephen Colbert, and the Saturday Night Live gang. In Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys, the wiseguy (or gal) always has the last - and funniest - word. Wednesday, January 28, 8pm – 10pm

MI5

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:27:48 CST

This action-packed drama series takes you into the thrilling world of the covert British security service MI5. This week, the team is pitted against an international terrorist group that believes the only way to save Earth is to extinguish the world of humans. Saturday, February 7, 9pm – 11pm

VIEWFINDER: KVIE at 50

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:26:09 CST

KVIE at 50 is a nostalgic journey through KVIE’s 50 years of broadcasting history. We’ll re-introduce you to early KVIE’s programs, celebrate our volunteers and our successes, and show you some of the bizarre items that were up-for-bid from the now infamous KVIE auctions of the 60s and 70s. Join us for stories of how the station got its start. Wednesday, February 18, 7pm-7:30pm

CELEBRATE CALIFORNIA WITH HUELL HOWSER

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:21:55 CST

This month, KVIE presents a special program line-up featuring Huell Howser as your host. Travel with an open heart and mind to uncover the many treasures and stories in California. This month's adventures includes Big California Engineering Feats, California Towns, Restoration in California, and California Obscurities. Thursdays,8pm-10pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Polio Crusade

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:33:23 CST

Based in part on David Oshinsky’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story, this film chronicles a decades-long crusade, fueled by the bold leadership of a single philanthropy and its innovative public relations campaign, and features a bitter battle between two scientists and the breakthrough of a now-forgotten woman researcher. Monday, February 2, 9:00pm – 10:00pm

NATURE: Prince of the Alps

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:32:37 CST

High in the Austrian Alps a female red deer, a leader in her herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince among the other calves. The two are at the center of a wilderness story that features a host of creatures. From the surrounding towns and villages comes human intrusion which threatens the survival of red deer herds. Sunday, February 1, 8:00pm – 9:00pm

NOVA: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:31:09 CST

This visually rich new documentary is about one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious creatures, the Monarch butterfly - a powerful mix of scientific marvel, awesome beauty, and epic struggle for survival. In the Monarch’s secret world, we meet its friends and enemies and fly with it on one of the most inspiring migratory odysseys imaginable. Tuesday, January 27, 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Nature: Arctic Bears

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:39:29 CST

NOVA: The Big Energy Gamble

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:53:35 CST

The latest public opinion polls show that a vast majority of Americans believe the world is facing a global climate crisis. We are willing to pay more for "cleaner energy" and we want our government to take appropriate action to mitigate the problem. This program shines the spotlight on California - an oasis of conservation in an energy-hungry country. Tuesday, January 20, 8PM-9PM.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Cyrano de Bergerac

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:49:58 CST

In one of the theater's most beloved plays, Cyrano de Bergerac - gifted writer, musician, and duelist - is hopelessly handicapped in the romantic arena by his unusually large nose. Desperately in love with the beautiful Roxanne, he offers his poetic brilliance to Christian, his similarly smitten yet tongue-tied comrade. Wednesday, January 7, 9PM-11:30PM

The Story of India

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:33:44 CST

Michael Wood journeys across the Indian subcontinent and beyond to discover a land whose history is almost unimaginably rich and colorful. The world's largest democracy, nuclear power, and a rising economic giant, India is also the world's most ancient surviving civilation. Monday, January 5, 9pm-11pm.

NATURE: The Gorilla King

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:31:27 CST

Titus, king of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, is one of only 700 of his kind alive today. Ian Redmond documents Titus' extraordinary life, from his early days to his rise to power as a silverback. Sunday, January 4, 8pm-9pm.

Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:51:55 CST

A chronicle of Paul McCartney's 2005 U.S. tour includes behind-the-scenes footage and performance clips. Also: a segment in which astronauts from the Mir space station have tea with the band via a live feed. Tuesday, December 30, 8pm-9pm.

My Music: Country Pop Legends

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:43:53 CST

Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell and MY MUSIC bring back the most memorable songs to crossover the country and pop charts from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The program features new live performances, and classic clips from Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and more. Monday, December 29, 8pm-10pm.

Huell for the Holidays

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:37:41 CST

Enjoy the holidays Huell Howser style beginning December 18 at 8pm as Huell visits two Mexican-American families who celebrate Nacimientos or Nativity scenes. At 9pm, stay tuned for a visit to the Paul Ecke poinsetta ranch. Then at 9:30pm, Huell heads to Grass Valley to enjoy a performance by the Cornish Carol Choir. Thursday, December 18, 8pm-10pm.

VIEWFINDER - Street Signs: Hero Streets

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:34:13 CST

Their titles are as diverse as the people who travel them. With names like Alhambra, Grant Line, Docday, and Benjamin Holt, our city streets bear the names of community and civic leaders, presidents, regional flowers, trees, and wildlife. Learn more about the heroes behind some of our region’s thoroughfares. Wednesday, December 17, 7:00pm – 7:30pm

NOVA: Deadly Ascent

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:33:11 CST

Alaska’s Mount McKinley, commonly referred to as Denali, is the highest and coldest peak in North America, and one of the deadliest mountains on earth. Each year more than 1,000 people attempt the summit and many never return. While some climbers die in accidents, others die from a strange disease that strikes at extreme altitudes. A team of world-class mountaineers attempt to decipher the deaths on Denali. Tuesday, December 16, 8:00pm – 9:00pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: John and Abigail Adams

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:29:12 CST

They endured long separations and painful defeats, but John and Abigail Adams formed one of the greatest political partnerships in American history, and forged a marriage that sustained them for the whole of their lives. Monday, December 15, 9pm-11pm

CELTIC WOMAN: The Greatest Journey - Holiday Special

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:29:02 CST

This is the essential collection of Celtic Woman's most beloved songs. The songs are intertwined using stunning scenic images of Ireland, and showcases vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Órla, Méav and Hayley, and fiddler Máiréad. A concert ticket offer will be announced during the broadcast. Sunday, December 14, 8pm-10pm

MY MUSIC: Love Songs of the 50s and 60s

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:28:07 CST

This program includes performances and archival footage of the pre-Beatles era. The Penguins, the Clovers, Fred Paris, the Four Aces, and more are featured. Connie Stevens hosts. A concert ticket offer will be announced during the broadcast. Thursday, December 11, 8pm-9:30pm

ViewFinder: Singing Life

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:27:30 CST

This program is a testament to singing as expressed by two very different groups of musicians: teenagers from Nevada Union High School and professional singers. This film clearly demonstrates how the love of good music is universal. Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade narrates. Wednesday, December 10, 7pm-7:30pm