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These listings cover television programs up to Friday, November 28.
Greetings, TV viewers!
This is a holiday week, so the viewing selections this time are not school-related but mainly entertaining adaptations of classic books and theatre works. But the topic for discussion during the media hour on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Whyville time in the Greek Theatre will have a Thanksgiving theme. Not about food but about people in your life you are thankful you know. It's a chance to think about the human factor of the holiday. And, maybe, compose a little list of people you would like to pat on the back and tell you're glad you know them.
Additional note: Because this week also marks the 40th anniversary of an important historical event, the death of President John Kennedy, I have listed below a documentary about his brother's recollections about that great man. All the major TV networks will have programs on November 22 which you might want to watch for background information on the events of that date back in 1963.
For the Media Hour, watch the show(s)-of-the-week, jot down some ideas, then talk about them with me and other citizens (including other City Workers, if they're available) at the Greek Theater, over in City Hall. You'll find that the Theater makes discussions pretty easy, since City Workers are able to direct people's movement and behavior, when we need to, and it keeps everyone's chat bubbles from overlapping too much. We meet for MediaHour on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm Whyville Time (that's the same as Eastern Daylight Time).
Everyone is welcome to write to me about what you and your parents think:
Y-mail me, the MediaWiz of Whyville!
Friday, November 21
"Kennedy Tapes Revealed" (Bravo Channel, 8-9 p.m. E/P) This documentary features excerpts from a never-before-released oral history that Robert Kennedy began recording shortly after JFK's assassination. It provides an intimate, historic account of his brother's presidency. Also featured in the program are original interviews with Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Robert McNamara, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, and other family members, historians and administration insiders.
Saturday, November 22
"Oklahoma" (PBS, 7-11 p.m. E/P) This is a telecast of the Royal National Theatre production of Rogers & Hammerstein's musical. Among the classic songs in Oklahoma! are "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "People Will Say We're in Love," "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" and the title song. Hugh Jackman ("X-Men") stars. At the companion Web site, read an essay on aspects of filming this most recent revival of the stage musical, check out an
illustrated cast list and learn about the significance of this landmark American musical:
http://pbs.org/gperf/shows/oklahoma/oklahoma.html.
"Eloise At Christmastime" (ABC, 8-10 p.m. E/P) Airing a bit early in the season, this is a movie version of the classic "Eloise At Christmas", by Kay Thompson. It has been been updated by the author as the basis of a present-day story starring Julie Andrews as "Nanny".
Sunday, November 23
"CBS Sunday Morning" (CBS, 9-10:30 p.m. E/P) This newsmagazine, a TV
equivalent of the print magazines that accompany the best U.S. Sunday
newspapers, is all about good eating -- the business and history of it. Stories include a profile of ice cream purveyors Ben & Jerry, the
evolution of "Gourmet Magazine," a gas station in rural Virginia that
has become a world-class eatery, the history of coffee, a tribute to
Mexican food by noted cookbook author Diana Kennedy and a survey of
America's food history -- which is as diverse as its people. Finally, the
program identifies the nation's best hamburger at a restaurant in
Moonshine, Ill.
Monday, November 24
"Cirque Du Soleil: We Reinvent The Circus" (Bravo Channel, 5-6 p.m. E/P) This broadcast includes a selection of the very best acts from the innovative performing troupe's spectacular 1988 tour "Cirque R??invent??".
Tuesday, November 25
"Nova: Volcano Above The Clouds" (PBS 8-9 p.m. E/P) This is a geology documentary about a volcano, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Because of its location near the equator and its great elevation it has five distinct climatic zones on the slopes of its peak. A team of scientists, including naturalist Robin Buxton who has been become an expert climber and researcher on the site despite of her crippling polio, take viewers back to the dawn of time and recall the formation of the African continent. More info at the website:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kilimanjaro/.
Wednesday, November 26
"In Search of the Jaguar" (PBS 8-9 p.m. E/P) This is a National Geographic Special based on the book"Jaguar: One Man's Struggle To Establish The World's First Jaguar Preserve" by Alan Rabinowitz Pound for pound, the jaguar is the strongest animal in the world. Like an extreme wrecking machine, it kills its prey in one leap by crushing the skull of its victims with its powerful jaws. The world's third largest cat
-- after the tiger and lion -- the jaguar can survive in a variety of terrain ranging from swamplands to drought-stricken country. But for all its survival tools, it's no match for man. Today, the cat's status ranges from threatened to endangered to extinct throughout the Americas.
Thursday, November 27
"Ringling Bros. Revealed: The Greatest Show on Earth" (Discovery Channel 1-2
p.m. E/P) This is a documentary about what goes on behind the scenes at the circus. If you've ever dreamed about running away with the circus, this should be informative, one way or another. It's a chance to get to know the world's most famous circus artists, trainers and managers.
"Life Of Mammals: Food For Thought" (Animal Planet Channel, 8-10 p.m. E/P) This is a documentary about that special point in human evolution when of walking upright came into play .Nutrition and location may have caused this to happen. The resulting eating patterns have transformed the natural world
-- because of humans began the widespread of raising crops all over the globe. This is an interesting topic to reflect on at Thanksgiving time.
"Born Free" (Turner Classic Movie Channel, 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET, 6:30-8:30
p.m. PT) This is a movie version of Joy Adamson's beloved book about a family that adopts 3 orphaned lion cubs. Also available on video and DVD.
Friday, November 18
"Pet Star: Finale" (Animal Planet Channel 8-10 p.m. E/P) This is a telecast of the finals of a competition involving animals and their owners from around the country trying to win $25,000 in cash and the title of America's most talented pet. Celebrity judges and the audience vote to select a winner from contestants that have competed all year-long.
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