Highlights June 17 to June 23
Posted on June 14, 2024
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Monday, June 17th
Treasures include a rock n' roll poster collection from 1968 and a Delaware Tribe beaded baldric. Antiques Roadshow Fort Worth, Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.
Meet the eight new contestants representing their regions across the country competing to win The Great American Recipe. For their first challenge, the home cooks prepare dishes introducing their culinary style as home cooks to the judges. The Great American Recipe A First Taste at 8:00 pm.
Interesting health and wellness items are appraised, including surprising historical objects. Antiques Roadshow Treasure Fever at 9:00 pm.
At 25, she took her first dance class. At 28, she changed dance forever. FEELINGS ARE FACTS: THE LIFE OF YVONNE RAINER provides a front row seat the founding of postmodern dance in America in 1962 and the woman who was at its center. Feelings Are Facts: The Life of Yvonne Rainer at 10:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 18th
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of two people who were raised by artists: actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham. Finding Your Roots In The Blood at 7:00 pm.
Explore the origin of a global music phenomenon born among gay and black communities coming together in apartments and basement bars in 1970s New York, where dance floors became a platform in their battle for visibility and inclusion. Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution Rock The Boat at 8:00 pm.
Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment. From their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the fabric on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large. American Experience Riveted: The History of Jeans at 9:00 pm.
Wednesday, June 19th
As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles-the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas-melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future. Dynamic Planet Ice at 7:00 pm.
As our sea life faces unprecedented threats, dive into the new approaches of sustainable fishing on the open ocean, aiming to turn peril into plenty. Journalist Baratunde Thurston visits a post-Hurricane Maria squid fishery in Puerto Rico. Hope in the Water The Fish in the Sea at 8:00 pm.
A fresh look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion reveals 10 particular flaws that directly led to the infamous disaster in 1937. Secrets of the Dead Hindenburg's Fatal Flaws at 9:00 pm.
Thursday, June 20th
Actor and producer Bradley Whitford, from hit shows such as The West Wing and The Handmaid's Tale, joins the program to chat about his long career in film and television and political activism. Overheard with Evan Smith Bradley Whitford at 7:00 pm.
Six families living on the edge of financial disaster need solutions, desire stability and help. They also fear the hard truth when help arrives. Can they overcome the stigma and unfair shame or will they continue to suffer in silence when they meet their financial coaches? Opportunity Knock$ Meet The Familie$ at 7:30 pm.
Chet heads to Southeast Texas to experience some Cajun culture. He fishes for flounder, eats some BBQ crabs, and explores the history including Janis Joplin, oil, and Pleasure Island. The Daytripper Port Arthur, TX a8:00 pm.
Winds of Renewal features the stunning renewal of life among the Kansas landscape, including Rock City and the Baker Wetlands. And we can't forget the Kansas wind, making the controlled burns dotting the prairie landscapes and arrival of Kansas crops, dance with new life. Portrait of a Landscape: Seasons Winds of Renewal at 8:30 pm.
The worlds of miniature dolls houses and real houses collide when prolific real estate agent Alexander Beauvoisin is murdered in front of a crowd at museum exhibit launch . Guest staring Eleanor Bron (Help!; Bedazzled) and Joanna Page (Love Actually; Gavin & Stacey). Midsomer Murders The Point of Balance, Part 1 at 9:00 pm.
Friday, June 21st
Discover some of Austin's most defining murals and the national and local changemakers bringing these impactful public artworks to life. Get a glimpse into what inspired these unique murals, the stories behind them, and the artists who created them. Muraling Austin Pride of Place at 7:30 pm.
When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into a new passion: painting. She meets Diego Rivera, and her creative and romantic dreams begin to take shape. Becoming Frida Kahlo The Making and Breaking at 8:00 pm.
In Minneapolis, Jesus Trejo meets Yemeni comedian Ali Sultan. Ali opens up about his mental health struggles, weaving humor and vulnerability into a narrative of resilience and self-discovery, highlighting how comedy has helped his well-being. Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo Ali Sultan at 9:00 pm.
Jesus Trejo follows Austin-based rising comedian Vanessa Gonzalez on a Texan adventure back to her hometown of Laredo. Vanessa shares the humor of her childhood as the daughter of first-generation, Mexican American border patrol agents. Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo Vanessa Gonzalez at 9:30 pm.
Saturday, June 22nd
Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance. Austin City Limits Pavement at 7:00 pm.
Finn's daughter Niamh goes missing. When CCTV footage indicates that the girl has been abducted, Finn turns to Leila to get him through the worst day of his life. Hope Street at 8:55 pm.
Sunday, June 23rd
This 1996 opera tells the story of an opera dive who returns to South America. Great Performances at the Met Florencia en el Amazonas at 1:00 pm.
A bride is found dead on her wedding night floating in the hotel swimming pool. The photos portray the perfect picture of happiness. But the police and the Professor suspect foul play. Professor T The Perfect Picture at 7:00 pm.
An abandoned baby is discovered on the same day that a hotel manager is found dead. Things are complicated further when Geordie is blindsided by Will's news. Grantchester On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.
Having lost any trace of two kidnappers in a daring car chase, DI Ray must team up with Serious Organised Crime to rescue her prime murder suspect before it's too late. A photo on Rav's laptop leads to a shocking discovery. D.I. Ray Rivals at 9:00 pm.
Laura must assist when a violent break-in leaves a man seriously injured and his wife missing. New evidence emerges which changes everything in the investigation of Jay's death. The Diplomat at 10:00 pm.