Wednesday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m.
American Masters
Maestro James Levine: 40 Years at the Met
Award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke follows Levine during coaching sessions, rehearsals and performances at the world’s leading opera house. Included in the film are intimate scenes between the maestro and longtime collaborator Plácido Domingo as they rehearse Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra; intense rehearsals with the MET Orchestra as they prepare for their first performance of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony at Carnegie Hall.
Wednesday, June 1 at 9:00 p.m.
Great Performances at the Met
Nixon in China
The program stars James Maddalena as Richard Nixon, a role he created at the opera’s world premiere in 1987. With a libretto by American poet Alice Goodman, the opera is based on significant moments during President Nixon’s visit to China in February of 1972, with the key political figures as the lead characters:
Thursday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Carreras, Domingo & Pavarotti in Concert
Recorded at the Terme di Caracalla in Rome on July 7, 1990, the performance stars renowned tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and the late Luciano Pavarotti.
Thursday, June 2 at 10:00 p.m.
Suze Orman: The Money Class
Throughout this financial master class, Orman equips viewers with timely, powerful and often surprising advice for getting a grip on the most important financial fundamentals: understanding the opportunities and pitfalls of the real estate market, raising financially aware children, borrowing for college and paying off student loans, building a career, saving and investing, planning for retirement and more.
Friday, June 3 at 9:00 p.m.
The Amen Solution: Thinner, Smarter, Happier
Based on his brain-imaging work with tens of thousands of patients over the last 20 years Dr. Daniel Amen has discovered two of the major secrets why most diets don’t work. And contrary to what you might think, they have nothing to do with your lack of desire to lose weight or your willpower. In fact, he shows you that for some people the harder they try to lose weight the worse it gets.
Sunday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.
El Alma de Cuba
In a new television special slated to air Sunday,Enrique Chia, the internationally renowned pianist, takes us on a musical journey covering the first half of twentieth century Cuba. Mr. Chia will celebrate the elegance and style of this golden era as he performs in a beautiful, tropical setting. The intimate
concert pays tribute to the Great Cuban Songbook and provides an anthology of Cuban music as well as Cuban culture.
Monday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m.
3 Steps to Incredible Health
Dr. Joel Fuhrman addresses the crisis of obesity and chronic disease plaguing America. He is a board-certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.
Tuesday, June 7 at 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Moments to Remember
The 1950s could be considered the last days of innocence. While Elvis gyrated to "Jailhouse Rock," Pat Boone mused about "Love Letters In The Sand." Pop music, short for "popular," was just that: music enjoyed by mom, dad and kids alike. The PBS concert special The Magic Moments: The Best Of '50s Pop, taped at the Trump Taj Majal in Atlantic city on April 21, 2004, celebrates that era with many stars of the '50s singing their biggest hits.
Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Out in America
The program is an uplifting collection of unique, trans formative stories and inspiring personal narratives told through the lens of the country’s most prominent LGBT figures and pioneers, as well as many average, yet extraordinary, citizens from Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans gender communities. The program weaves together diverse stories - from urban and rural America, from the heartland to New England, from San Francisco to Harlem.
Wednesday, June 8 at 9:30 p.m.
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
The program is an intimate performance from 1995 featuring the songs that made John Denver an American treasure, including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders.” This concert, a benefit for the Wildlife Conservation Society, features candid interviews that express Denver's commitment to nature.
Wednesday, June 8 at 11:00 p.m.
Above Yellowstone
Filmed in high definition from a helicopter, the program provides a bird’s-eye view of the wonders of America’s first national park. The program explores Yellowstone’s geological history, wildlife, native peoples, and its role as a popular tourist destination.
Friday, June 10 at 11:00 p.m.
Qi Gong: Deeper Flow with Lee Holden
Master instructor Lee Holden guides viewers through a deeper journey into the time-honored eastern healing practice of Qi Gong.
Saturday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
& Wednesday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m.
The Rat Pack: LIve and Swingin'
THE RAT PACK: LIVE AND SWINGIN’ features Frank, Sammy and Dean in prime form, dazzling the audience with their dynamic chemistry, comic camaraderie and unforgettable melodies. Emceed by Johnny Carson, this beautifully restored musical time capsule includes sets by Frank, Sammy and Dean and a rousing final performance of “Birth of the Blues.”
Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 p.m.
Simon & Garfunkel: Songs of America
Taped in 1969, this CBS television program aired during a turbulent time in our nation’s past. Considered controversial at the time, the show features footage of Simon and Garfunkel on stage, in the studio and on tour. It also integrates video montages of key events of the era, including news clips of Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy, activist Cesar Chavez, and the Poor People's March on Washington.
Sunday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 17 at 9:00 p.m. & Sunday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m.
The Big Band Years
This special turns back the clock to a time when swing musicians ruled the radio and night clubs, bringing a joyful escape to Americans during one of the most turbulent eras in the nation’s history. Peter Marshall hosts.
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Monday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m.
Great Performances
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me
Although her appearance on America’s Got Talent introduced the world to Jackie Evancho and her astonishing vocal talent, her musical story begins before her life-changing appearance on the talent contest. Now, in support of the release of Dream with Me, Great Performances presents Jackie Evancho in a solo concert that will fully reveal the complete range and depth of this spectacular young talent.
Saturday, June 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Magic Moments: The Best of 50's Pop
The 1950s could be considered the last days of innocence. While Elvis gyrated to "Jailhouse Rock," Pat Boone mused about "Love Letters In The Sand." Pop music, short for "popular," was just that: music enjoyed by mom, dad and kids alike. The PBS concert special The Magic Moments: The Best Of '50s Pop, taped at the Trump Taj Majal in Atlantic city on April 21, 2004, celebrates that era with many stars of the '50s singing their biggest hits.
Monday, June 20 at 10:00 p.m.
American Experience
Abraham & Mary Lincoln - A House Divided
He was known as the "great emancipator" and she was known as a "Confederate sympathizer." Through triumph and tragedy they rose to power during a tumultuous and humbling time in our nation's history.
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Changing Seas
WPBT2’s popular ocean series returns this month with four exciting new episodes. This season the documentary series examines timely issues affecting the oceans, ranging from the lionfish invasion to the aftermath of the Gulf Oil Spill. Venture into the blue with scientists on a mission to better understand the threats our oceans are facing and how ecological balance might be restored.
Tuesday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m.
History Detectives
America's top gumshoes are back to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer; Gwendolyn Wright, historian and professor of architecture, Columbia University; Elyse Luray, independent appraiser and expert in art history; Dr. Eduardo Pagan, professor of history and American studies at Arizona State University; and Tukufu Zuberi, professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania leave no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends.
Tuesday, June 21 at 11:00 p.m.
P.O.V.
Kings of Pastry
In “Kings of Pastry,” 16 chefs, including Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of Chicago’s French Pastry School, whip up the most gorgeous, delectable, gravity-defying concoctions and edge-of-your-seat drama as they deliver their spun-sugar desserts to the display table. The inevitable disasters and successes prove both poignant and hilarious.
Wednesday, June 22 at 9:00 p.m.
NOVA
Space Shuttle Disaster
What caused the Columbia tragedy? An engineering flaw? A failure within NASA? A lack of financing? Could this catastrophe have been avoided? Through interviews with astronauts and their families, as well as with members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, this program gives viewers a new look at the Columbia tragedy - and at NASA itself.
Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
Lost Ships of Rome
A team of marine archeologists carrying out a sonar survey accidentally find the wrecks of five ancient Roman ships were found in pristine condition. What happened to these ancient ships? What were they carrying and why had they traveled to this remote, rocky island in the first place?
Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
Blackbeard's Lost Ship
Off the coast of North Carolina, a group of marine archaeologists has discovered the remains of the Queen Anne's Revenge , the pirate Blackbeard's flagship. Their careful preservation and analysis of the remains - including cannons, guns, anchors, even gold - are helping to solve the biggest mystery about the infamous pirate's reign.
Thursday, June 23 at 9:00 p.m.
Keeping Score
The San Francisco Symphony and music director Michael Tilson Thomas present new KEEPING SCORE episodes in its third season, exploring the life and music of Gustav Mahler. This year marks the centenary of both the death of Mahler and the birth of the San Francisco Symphony.
Tuesday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.
History Detectives
What do some violent images on propaganda leaflet mean? Wes Cowan decodes the message and the strategy behind a U.S. World War II document. Then, Gwen Wright traces a cherished family heirloom, a watercolor, to the world of Tiffany stained glass. How did Tiffany open a window of opportunity for early 20th century women? A touching eulogy stitches together the lives of two Americans fought in the Spanish Civil War. Almost a century later, Tukufu Zuberi unites a nephew and a son of those soldiers.
Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00 p.m.
P.O.V.
My Perestroika
The program is an intimate look at the last generation of Soviet children. Five classmates go from living sheltered childhoods to experiencing the hopes of Gorbachev’s reforms and the confusion of the USSR’s dissolution to searching for their places in today’s Moscow.
Wednesday, June 29 at 9:00 p.m.
NOVA
What are Dreams?
NOVA joins the leading dream researchers and witnesses the extraordinary experiments they use to investigate the world of sleep. From human narcoleptics to sleepwalking cats, from recurrent nightmares to those who can't dream, each sequence contains a vital clue to the question these scientists are pursuing: Why do we dream?
Wednesday, June 29 at 11:00 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
Michelangelo Revealed
500 years after his death, art historian Antonio Forcellino has found evidence of Michelangelo's involvement with a clandestine fellowship trying to reform the Catholic Church from within. Michelangelo's involvement put him at dangerous odds with powerful officials who held his livelihood - and life - in their hands.
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