Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00am
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00pm
C is for Chocolate
Since the time of the ancient Aztecs chocolate has been the ultimate comfort food and guilty pleasure. Now we know that chocolate can actually be good for you! So we asked our viewers to send their favorite chocolate recipes for cakes, cookies, pies, soufflés or sauces, brownies, fudge, truffles or mousse. Some will demonstrate their recipes on air and you'll get a chance to own this new cookbook. support this program | more stories like this

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 9:00pm
Masterpiece Contemporary: Collision
Collision tells the story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds - from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder. Douglas Henshall ("Primeval"), Kate Ashfield ("Shaun of the Dead") and Phil Davis ("Bleak House") star.
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Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:00pm
Elbert Hubbard: An American Original
The life of Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) is a story of love, art, passion and controversy set against the backdrop of the Arts and Crafts Movement at the turn of the 20th century. To this "back-to-basics" artistic and cultural movement, Hubbard contributed his bold, ingenious talent and creative force. As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community, Hubbard was an influential national figure. more stories like this

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 8:00pm
NOVA: What are Dreams?
What are dreams and why do we have them? Are they a window into a hidden realm within us? Science is only just beginning to understand. 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? more info | more stories like this

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:00pm
Independent Lens: Objectified
How does the design of a cell phone, toothbrush or couch affect your life? Did you ever stop to think about it? Director Gary Hustwit ("Helvetica") looks at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work. Meet the world’s most influential product designers to see how these objects influence us, often without our realizing it. more info | more stories like this

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:00pm
Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre
What began as a typical day in a bustling cosmopolitan city turned into a nightmarish 60 hours of orchestrated terrorism broadcast live to the world via cell phones and internet, text and twitter. The same social media tools used in technology to relate vital real-time news of the escalating atrocities and information about victims were also used by terrorists to coordinate and plan their attacks. more info | more stories like this

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 9:00pm
American Masters: Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Essentially every American who has listened to the radio or gone to summer camp knows Woody Guthrie’s "This Land Is Your Land." Guthrie’s prolific music, poetry and prose were politically leftist, uniquely patriotic and always inspirational. He joined music with traditional oral history and was central to the folk music revival. His is a complex story filled with frenetic creative energy. more info | more stories like this

Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 8:00pm
The Pursuit of Excellence marathon
A marathon of one-hour films from filmmaker Mark Lewis revealing the ambition, the determination and the passion of those who pursue distinction in unconventional fields. From the glamour and creativity at the "Hair Olympics" to the adorable quirkiness of ferret shows to the extreme gardeners who grow giant pumpkins, each film builds to a suspenseful conclusion on the floor of the competition arena. more stories like this

Friday, November 27, 2009 at 7:30pm
Losing Lambert: A Journey Through Survival & Hope
OnQ documentary chronicles the suicide of a popular high school student, his mother's journey through coping and eventually helping other parents, and groundbreaking Pittsburgh research on the brains of suicidal teens. more info | more stories like this

Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 9:00pm
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:00pm
Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics - The 60s
From the late 1940s ’til the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on "The Ed Sullivan Show." From the Beatles’ American television debut to the Doors’ infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special showcases performances that evoke the spirit of the 60’s youth movement. support this program | more stories like this

Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 8:00pm
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:30pm
Doo Wop 50
1999 marked the 50th anniversary of doo wop music: harmonic vocal-group songs popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s. This program reunited more than 100 original performers to sing their mega-hits. From the Platters’ "Great Pretender" to Gene Chandler’s "Duke of Earl," the fast-paced show includes the reunion of the Chantels’ after 40 years and host Jerry Butler’s performance of his first hit. support this program | more stories like this

Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 11:00pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 8:00pm
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 8:00pm
Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart
Celtic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe, with violinist Mairead Nesbitt, perform at Ireland’s historic Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. The musical repertoire ranges from spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhran pieces to lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions. support this program | more stories like this

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 10:00pm
Beautiful World with Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman returns with a new concert inspired by Jim’s many travels and his memorable experiences of music bridging borders and cultural divides. Shot just minutes from the Peace Bridge between the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, Beautiful World will celebrate how music connects us and brings us all together. Special guests include Jon Secada, Melinda Doolittle, and Orla Fallon. support this program | more stories like this

Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:00pm
A Tale of Two Cities
A concert performance of the musical A Tale of Two Cities - based on the Charles Dickens novel - by self-taught musician lyricist-librettist-composer Jill Santoriello. Filmed at Theater Royal Brighton, England the performance features members of the original Broadway company as well as U.K. actors. The televised event will also include narrated segments filmed on location in London and Paris. support this program | more stories like this

Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:00pm
Andre Rieu Live in Dresden: Wedding at the Opera
Recorded at Dresden’s Semper Opera House in 2008, this musical confection from André Rieu is both a concert and a real wedding party in one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses. The charming bride and groom, part of the famous "Vienna Debutantes," are joined by 40 pairs of dancers from the Elmayer Dance School in Vienna, as well as sopranos Mirusia Louwerse and Carmen Monarcha, and more. support this program | more stories like this