Highlights June 3 to June 9

Posted on May 31, 2024

Monday, June 3rd

Great finds include a 1969 Jasper Johns flag print and a 1939 inscribed "Pinocchio" book. Antiques Roadshow Albuquerque, Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Explore the passion and pride of Italian artisans, from hat makers in Tuscany to truffle hunters in Umbrian forests to pasta chefs in Bologna. Stewards of tradition, they pass down their finely honed skills from one generation to the next. Italy Made with Love: Generations at 8:00 pm.

Take a closer look at the tiaras, earrings, rings and neckpieces that make up the royal collection. Secrets of the Royal Jewels at 9:30 pm.

Mona Lisa's secrets are unlocked as Da Vinci's painting techniques are recreated. How to Paint The Mona Lisa at 10:15 pm.

Tuesday, June 4th

No one played a larger role in mythologizing the cowboy's place in American culture than Charles M. Russell. Explore his art and life as he witnessed and documented the end of the Wild West open range, and America entered the 20th Century. Charlie Russell's Old West at 7:00 pm.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark series in September 2015 with this in-depth overview of the iconic documentary. See video clips and interviews with Ken Burns, Geoffrey Ward, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires and others. Ken Burns: The Civil War at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, June 5th

The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild. Nature Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons at 7:00 pm.

Follow the epic story of the Marsh pride of lions as it battles for survival in Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve. This is a powerful tale of shifting loyalties, bloody takeovers, complex family dynamics and sheer resilience. Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride at 8:30 pm.

Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from LP Gold-Diggers Sound. Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album Mordecai. Austin City Limits Leon Bridges/Khruangbin at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, June 6th

Comedian Margaret Cho joins Evan to chat about her comedy origins from a young age in San Francisco and how she keeps the passion for stand-up burning years later. Overheard with Evan Smith Margaret Cho at 7:00 pm.

This program tells the true story of American G.I.s -- many of whom would go on to have illustrious careers in art, design and fashion -- who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and visual illusions during the World War II. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops staged a traveling road show of deception designed to con the Germans right on the front lines. From Normandy to the Rhine, they conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret and their story was hushed up for decades after the war's end. Many of the men chosen to carry out these deceptions were young artists recruited from art schools across the country. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Some would go on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass, painter Ellsworth Kelley and photographer Art Kane. This documentary features interviews with 19 Ghost Army veterans, as well as retired general Wesley Clark and other military historians. The Ghost Army 7:30 pm.

For a few tense days in June 1944, the success of the D-Day military invasion was completely reliant on weather readings taken by a young woman at a remote weather station on Ireland's west coast. THE STORY OF THE D-DAY FORECAST: THREE DAYS IN JUNE includes a special interview with the now 96-year-old Maureen Sweeney - providing a living link to a unique moment in history, where military might and meteorological analysis collided. Sweeney's data threw General Dwight D. Eisenhower's meticulously planned invasion strategy into chaos, forcing him to make one of the most difficult decisions in the entire war. Completely unaware of the significance of her work, Sweeney's readings were the first to point out an impending storm that would lead to the postponement of the invasion. Featuring contributions from Susan Eisenhower (granddaughter of the General), renowned historian Antony Beevor, D-Day veteran Joe Cattini, and a selection of military experts, meteorologists and archive footage, this fascinating documentary paints an incredible picture of Ireland's previously unknown role in one of the most pivotal events in world history. Story of the D-Day Forecast: Three Days in June at 8:29 pm.

In this one-hour special, Rick Steves travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe - taking millions of people with it. He traces fascism's history from its roots in the turbulent aftermath of World War I, when masses of angry people rose up, to the rise of charismatic leaders who manipulated that anger, and the totalitarian societies they built. In addition, Rick chronicles the brutal measures the leaders used to enforce their ideologies, and discusses the horrific consequences of genocide and total war. And yet despite all this, inspiration can be found by those who resisted. Along the way, Rick visits poignant sights throughout Europe relating to fascism, and talks with Europeans whose families lived through those times. The goal of the RICK STEVES SPECIAL: THE STORY OF FASCISM IN EUROPE is to learn from the hard lessons of 20th-century Europe, and to recognize that ideology in the 21st century. Rick Steves Fascism In Europe at 9:25 pm.

Friday, June 7th

Join the iconic duo and the more 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a-lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world's most famous urban park. Featuring the pairs' greatest hits from "Mrs. Robinson" to "Sounds of Silence." Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert In Central Park at 7:30 pm.

The amazing, untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM, set against the dazzling and profound social, political, and cultural changes that took place in Boston and nationally during the late-1960s and early-70s. Told through the actual sights, sounds, and stories of a compelling cast of characters who connected through the radio station, exploding music and countercultural scenes, militant anti-war activism, civil rights struggles, and the emerging women's and LGBTQ-liberation movements. It's "the incredible, true story of how a radio station, politics, and rock 'n' roll changed everything." WBCN and the American Revolution at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, June 8th

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND takes a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. Hosted by Tom and Dick Smothers and Judy Collins, and featuring The Brothers Four, Glenn Yarbrough, The Highwaymen, The Limeliters, Randy Sparks and The Minstrels, and Roger McGuinn from The Byrds, the program includes their own personal reflections on the enduring legacy of these masterpieces. This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) at 7:00 pm.

Tre Twitty & Tayla Lynn host Country's Legendary Duets. Take a look back at some country's greats. Country’s Legendary Duets at 8:30 pm.

Sunday, June 9th

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and creators of the English mystery series with a handsome young vicar at the center of local crimes and murders. The series is a winning combination of a delightful and appealing amateur sleuth, articulate writing and engaging mysteries to solve. Grantchester: Investigating Life's Mysteries at 5:00 pm.

All Creatures Great and Small S.4 marathon (part 2)

With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order, and Carmody trained to support Siegfried. A dinner with Gerald leaves Mrs. Hall with a dilemma. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Papers at 7:00 pm.

When Richard Alderson needs help, Helen returns to Heston Grange; however, buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart. Gerald's beloved dog, Rock, needs veterinary help, but he is too worried about the operation. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece The Home Front at 8:15 pm.

James tries to get home for Christmas and Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece On a Wing and a Prayer at 9:30 pm.