Highlights February 17 to February 23

Posted on February 14, 2025

Monday, February 17th

ROADSHOW visits Living History Farms for treasures including a 1977 Kenner Darth Vader figure, a Tippco toy motorcycle with a sidecar, and a Ty Cobb professional model bat, ca. 1925. Can you guess the top $75,000 to $125,000 treasure? Antiques Roadshow Living History Farms Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.

Gem State treasures sparkle at Idaho Botanical Garden, including CA. 1941 Rolls Royce Wraith center caps & certificate, 1934 All-American basketball team autographs and a Maynard Dixon oil painting, CA. 1913.One is $50,000 to $80,000! Antiques Roadshow Idaho Botanical Garden, Hour 1 at 8:00 pm.

This is the story of a family who went from migrant laborers to becoming an award-winning, Tejano Music Hall of Fame band. Along the way they overcame one tragedy after another, never losing sight of the importance of family along the way. Made In Texas Migrating Musica & Organ Trail at 9:00 pm.

A filmmaker discovers her architect father's renowned building in Sao Paulo-a 24-story tall modernist icon known as "Pele de Vidro" (Skin of Glass)-is inhabited by unhoused people, setting her on a journey to reckon with Brazil's harsh inequality. Independent Lens Skin of Glass at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, February 18th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard - a married couple whose ancestors had some remarkable similarities. Telling stories of soldiers, settlers & criminals, Gates compels the pair to reimagine their family trees. Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The Ties That Bind at 7:00 pm.

Hear the story of African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States and examine their profound impact on American culture and what it means to be Black in America. Great Migrations: A People on the Move Coming to America at 8:00 pm.

The deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. An investigation of its causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires. Frontline Maui’s Deadly Firestorm at 9:00 pm.

When a family loses a military member during service, they become known as a Gold Star Family - a designation no one wishes to receive. Host Stacy Pearsall, whose own family became a Gold Star family in 1944, 1945 and 1969, talks with Shanon Duffy, Joe LaPointe and Nathaniel Lee, three veterans who felt compelled to serve after they became Gold Star survivors. After Action Gold Star Service at 10:00 pm.

Wednesday, February 19th

Explore the lives of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. See how they interact in their daily lives. Ocean Souls at 7:00 pm.

New archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view. NOVA Pompeii's Secret Underworld at 8:00 pm

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art. The decades-long war crime of stealing Jewish masterpieces has never been fully exposed or resolved. Part One. Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, February 20th

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams on voter suppression and politics. Overheard with Evan Smith Stacey Abrams, Political Leader at 7:30 pm.

When a house is burgled during the owner's funeral, the police identify a suspect. Their identity will rock Port Divine to its core. Hope Street at 8:30 pm.

100 YEARS FROM MISSISSIPPI profiles the life of Mamie Lang Kirkland, who left Mississippi at seven years old to escape racial violence and would not return to the state until a century later. 100 Years from Mississippi at 10:00 pm.

Friday, February 21st

This episode explores identity and community. Lowe addresses the complexity of translating race and ethnicity into census data. McBride emphasizes the value and support that can come from participation in a Black student community. Cumberbatch discusses how clothing can reflect identity, beliefs, and politics for Black individuals. Blackademics Television Ricardo Lowe, Brianna McBride, Virginia Cumberbatch at 7:30 pm.

Learn the story of George Pullman & the railroad rebellion as workers fought for their independence. Pullman and the Railroad Rebellion: American Stories at 8:00 pm.

How could we forget the one and only Hazel Scott? She was not only the most famous jazz virtuoso of her time, but she was the first African American to have her own television show. This feature documentary will shine a light on this incredible talent whose voice - like the voices of so many women, especially women of color - has been lost. A child immigrant from Trinidad, Scott was a musical prodigy whose talent was equally at home playing Bach, or swinging with Art Tatum and Fats Waller in a jazz club at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. She refused to play before segregated audiences, and as a Hollywood screen siren, she spoke out against unfair treatment - she led an actors strike when a film director insisted on putting his Black actors in dirty costumes. She also took a restaurant to court because it refused to serve her, and joined her voice with the first African American Congressman from the state of New York when she married Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. in 1945. Scott's bright star dimmed when she was caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s and refused to back down, testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to defend herself and her colleagues,and was blacklisted as a result. America owes so much to Hazel Scott, trailblazer for Oprah, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and many others, so why is her story not more well-known? Our film will investigate the disappearance of Hazel Scott. American Masters The Disappearance of Miss Scott at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, February 22nd

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance. Austin City Limits Kacey Musgraves at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, February 23rd

Honor some of 2024's best films for grownups, by grownups, in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Tony and Emmy winner Alan Cumming. Eight-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award. Great Performances Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Season Finale. Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy's first birthday without the usual festive treats available. Mrs. Hall has figured out how to deliver the perfect holiday, but a worrying news bulletin throws her into turmoil. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece All God’s Creatures at 8:00 pm.

Faced with an impending expose, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and comes out on top. In doing so, she uncovers a superpower; her newfound confidence in herself. Funny Woman at 9:30 pm.

Join the crime writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale's goddaughter during her 11-day disappearance in 1926. Christie's involvement in the case influenced her later work. Starring Ruth Bradley as Agatha Christie. Agatha and the Truth of Murder at 9:59 pm.