August 2017

Tuesday, August 1 7:00pm ValleyPBS Presents Rare Photo Safari at Fresno Chaffee Zoo Join an intrepid bunch of local children as they photograph threatened and endangered animals being protected at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. 7:30 Zoo Babies Filmed in 2012, this local show captures momma and baby animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo before Sea Lion Cove and African Adventure. 8:00 American Experience Boys of ’36 Pt. 3/3 The American rowing team that triumphed at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany.9:00 Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Pt. 3/3 Joel Sartore searches for insects to his Photo Ark collection and animals in Budapest and Prague.10:00 Frontline The Vaccine War Using social media to take on public health scientists’ view of vaccines.11:00 POV Memories of a Penitent Heart A fi lmmaker investigates her Uncle Miguel’s death from AIDS.12:00am Charlie Rose

Program ListingsSubject to Change

Wednesday, August 2 7:00pm Valley’s Gold Blossoms & Bees Journey through Fresno County’s wonderous Blossom Trail and learn how bees make our bountiful produce possible. 7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Ireland’s Wild Coast Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson takes an odyssey along Ireland’s rugged coast.10:00 NOVA Secrets of the Sky Tombs A team of scientists and explorers probe high altitude tombs in the Tibetan Himalayas.11:00 Secrets of the Dead Vampire Legends “Deviant” burials dating back to medieval England force a re-examination of modern vampire lore.12:00am Charlie Rose Thursday, August 3 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries My Brother’s Keeper A farmer is trampled to death in his own cattle pens.

Be Informed!Tune in Monday-Friday 5:00pm Nightly Business Report 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 PBS NewsHour

Be Enriched!Saturdays starting August 2611:00am America’s Test Kitchen11:30 Cook’s Country12:00pm Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke12:30 Mexico One Plate at a Time 1:00 Antiques Roadshow 2:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 3:00 Martha’s Cooking School 3:30 Martha Bakes 4:00 The Great British Baking Show 5:00 This Old House

Watch the new ValleyPBS 24/7 PBSKids Channel on 18.2 | Comcast 395 for quality educational programming.

Valley Create has moved to channel 18.3 | Comcast 396 with all its cooking, travel and how-to programming.

Valley World is still on 18.4 | Comcast 394 with its award-winning news and public affairs programming.

Be Entertained!Saturday, August 127:00pm Ethan Bortnick: Generations of Music Join the talented young virtuoso for a concert spanning generations and genres. Featuring guests Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), Bethany Yarrow and cellist Rufus Cappadocia, this concert will appeal to audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Plus, Ethan will be live in the studio to let you know how to get tickets to see him perform in Fresno.

Be Intrigued!Sundays starting August 208:00pm Masterpiece Mystery! Endeavour, Season 4 It’s the summer of 1967 and the effects of the Cold War and Sixties’ counterculture are being felt in Oxford. It has barely been two weeks since the events depicted in the Season Three Finale, and we fi nd Oxford’s fi nest picking up the pieces of their personal and professional lives.

9:00 Death in Paradise A Personal Murder Dwayne’s old mentor, Cedrik, is found dead.10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Raisins and Almonds Phryne is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy and poison.11:00 Globe Trekker Food Hour: Southern China12:00am Charlie Rose Friday, August 4 7:00pm Washington Week7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week8:00 Secrets of Underground London A look at the natural and man-made wonders beneath London.9:00 Great British Baking Show The Patisserie Bakers make yeast cake with a fruity top.10:00 Great British Baking Show Final The fi nalists wrestle with meringues and create a British classic.11:00 Benise: Strings of Passion A global musical journey of salsa, tango, samba and more! Learn how to see Benise live in Fresno. 12:30am Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop Join Frankie Valli, Little Richard, Little Anthony & The Imperials and more for a legendary reunion.

Saturday, August 5 5:00am Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman How eating can help promote weight loss and optimum health.7:00 Age Reversed with Miranda Esmonde-White How to combat the physical signs and consequences of aging. 8:00 Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions For You Suze Orman provides advice to help viewers fi nd possible fi nancial solutions.10:00 Mindfulness Goes Mainstream Explore the transformative power of mindfulness meditation.11:00 BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share their best secrets to ignite your energy and focus.1:00pm Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy Savor the good life in the Italian heartland.3:00 28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, MD Healing and supporting your thyroid is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health.4:30 Classical Rewind The greatest composers of all time and the origins of their music and compositions.6:00 Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories This nostalgic special from 2004 features spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys.

8:00 The Texas Tenors: Rise An all-new concert fi lmed at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House. Plus, Marcus Collins will be live in the studio and you will fi nd out how to see The Texas Tenors live.

9:30 70’s Soul Superstars Patti LaBelle hosts an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970’s Motown, R&B and soul.12:00am BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN

Sunday, August 6 5:00am Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy Savor the good life in the Italian heartland.7:00 BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share their best secrets to ignite your energy and focus.9:00 Eat Fat, Get Thin with Dr. Mark Hyman How eating can help promote weight loss and optimum health.11:00 Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop Join Frankie Valli, Little Richard, Little Anthony & The Imperials and more.1:00pm 70’s Soul Superstars Patti LaBelle hosts an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970’s Motown, R&B and soul.3:30 The Texas Tenors: Rise An all-new concert fi lmed at Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House.5:00 Great Performances Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy Interviews and performance footage highlight why Broadway is fertile territory for Jewish artists.7:00 Wuthering Heights Witness Heathcliff and Cathy’s fi ery romance in this adaptation of Emily Bronte’s classic novel.10:00 Benise: Strings of Passion A global musical journey of salsa, tango, samba and more! Learn how to see Benise live in Fresno. 11:30 Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop

Monday, August 7 7:00pm Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful Johnny Mathis celebrates his 50th anniversary in show business with a hit-fi lled concert.9:00 PBS Previews: The Vietnam War Interviews and exclusive clips highlight the upcoming series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, and learn about local outreach efforts.10:00 Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller American Sampler The many documentaries and short series that fi lmmaker Ken Burns has produced are explored.12:00am Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions For You Suze Orman provides advice to help viewers fi nd possible fi nancial solutions.

Tuesday, August 8 7:00pm I’ll Have It My Way with Hattie Bryant Hattie Bryant breaks through the taboo of discussing death live in the ValleyPBS Studio.8:30 BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share their best secrets to ignite your energy and focus.10:30 Eat To Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD Get the facts you need to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs.

12:30am 28 Day Metabolism Makeover with Amy Myers, MD Healing and supporting your thyroid is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health.

Wednesday, August 9

7:00pm Tommy Emmanuel A Music Gone Public Special Performances around the country showcase one of the world’s best acoustic guitarists, plus learn how to get tickets to see him in Fresno.

8:30 Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert with an all-star cast.10:00 BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share their best secrets to ignite your energy and focus.12:00am Mindfulness Goes Mainstream Explore the transformative power of mindfulness meditation.

Thursday, August 10 7:00pm Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful Johnny Mathis celebrates his 50th anniversary in show business with a hit-fi lled concert.9:00 60’s Pop, Rock & Soul Includes pop sounds from Frat Rock to Surf Pop, the British Beats, Motown, Soul and Pop classics.11:00 70’s Soul Superstars Patti LaBelle hosts an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970’s Motown, R&B and soul.

Friday, August 117:00pm Washington Week7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week8:00 Shen Yun Learn about the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, plus fi nd out how to get tickets to see them live. 9:00 Great Performances Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages Luciano Pavarotti, who extended his presence beyond opera, is celebrated.10:30 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. 12:30am BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD & Tana Amen, RN Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share their best secrets to ignite your energy and focus.

Saturday, August 12 5:00am Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller American Sampler The many documentaries and short series that fi lmmaker Ken Burns has produced are explored.7:00 I’ll Have It My Way with Hattie Bryant Hattie Bryant breaks through the taboo of discussing death.8:30 The Healing Mind with Dr. Martin Rossman This easy-to-use plan shows how to take control of your reactions to stress and anxiety.10:00 Be Your Own Health Hero with Dr. Nandi Steps to live longer, enhance brain function and boost energy.11:30 Eat To Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD Get the facts you need to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs.1:30pm Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde-White A groundbreaking and eye-opening education on chronic pain and its causes is presented.3:00 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. 5:00 Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful Johnny Mathis celebrates his 50th anniversary in show business with a hit-fi lled concert.7:00 Ethan Bortnick: Generations of Music Special guests join the talented young virtuoso for a concert spanning generations and genres. Find out how to get tickets to see Ethan in concert. 8:30 Folk Legends: Isn’t This a Time! Peter, Paul and Mary, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and The Weavers perform in a 2003 concert.10:00 Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live Great songs from the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas annual tour. Plus, fi nd out how to get tickets to see them live. 11:30 Emmylou Harris - At The Ryman Celebrate 125 years of live entertainment at the Ryman with Harris.

Sunday, August 13 5:00am The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. 6:30pm Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever Andre Rieu performs enchanting music in a stunning medieval town square in the Netherlands. Plus, fi nd out how to get tickets for his return to Fresno.8:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Endeavour, Season 3: Coda The grisly murder causes a shakeup in Oxford’s criminal underworld.10:00 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org.

Monday, August 14 7:00pm The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org.

Tuesday, August 15 7:00pm The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org.

Wednesday, August 167:00pm Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Pt. 3/3 Joel Sartore searches for insects to his Photo Ark collection and animals in Budapest and Prague.8:30 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. Thursday, August 17 7:00pm The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org.

Friday, August 18 7:00pm Washington Week 7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week8:00 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. Saturday, August 19 5:00am The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. Sunday, August 20 5:00am The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org.7:00pm Masterpiece Mystery! Endeavour, Season 3: Coda R 8/139:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Endeavour, Season 4: Game Endeavour Morse becomes consumed by a nightmarish hunt. SEASON PREMIERE. 10:30 The Best of ValleyPBS Call to support the shows you love on ValleyPBS at 1-800-801-6500 or visit valleypbs.org. Monday, August 21 7:00pm Rare - Creatures of the Photo Ark Pt. 3/3 Joel Sartore searches for insects to his Photo Ark collection and animals in Budapest and Prague.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Cincinnati9:00 NOVA Eclipse Over America The fi rst total solar eclipse to traverse the U.S. mainland in more than a generation is observed.10:00 Prohibition A Nation of Drunkards Widespread consumption ignites the temperance campaign.12:00am Charlie Rose Tuesday, August 227:00pm Outside with Greg Aiello Bike Packing Backpacking is one of America’s favorite outside activities but Greg shows you a new way to combine the sport with another popular pastime, mountain-biking. 7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe Lisbon and The Algarve8:00 Diana This new fi lm is full of fresh material marking the twenty year anniversary of her passing.

9:00 Secrets of Althorp The Spencers The brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, gives a tour around the Spencer family’s manor.10:00 Frontline League of Denial: The NFL Concussion Crisis Pt. 1/2 An investigation into the NFL and brain injuries.11:00 POV Tribal Justice Native-American judges use traditional concepts of justice.12:30am Charlie Rose

Wednesday, August 237:00pm Valley’s Gold Timber A must-see episode behind the scenes of the logging industry. From damaged trees in the forest to wood chips in your yard, to the history of fl umes, join Ryan Jacobsen for this unique program. 7:30 California’s Golden Parks8:00 NOVA Eclipse Over America R 8/219:00 Farthest Voyager in Space NASA’s epic Voyager missions revolutionized our understanding of our galaxy.11:00 NOVA Eclipse Over America R 8/2112:00am Charlie Rose Thursday, August 24 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser8:00 Doctor Blake Mysteries This Time and This Place A young woman is shot dead at a Bonfi re Night celebration and the police arrest an Aboriginal boy holding a gun in his hand.9:00 Death in Paradise Lost Identity John Green, a tourist, is thrown from his hotel room balcony. 10:00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Ruddy Gore Phryne meets the gorgeous Lin Chung, who has rescued a man from some thugs in a dark alley.11:00 Globe Trekker Tough Trains: Bolivia12:00am Charlie Rose

Friday, August 25 7:00pm Washington Week7:30 Charlie Rose: This Week8:00 Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Thandie Newton and Oprah Winfrey appear.

9:00 Great Performances at The Met La Traviata Hear Sonya Yoncheva sing the tragic courtesan in Verdi’s classic, with Michael Fabiano as her lover.

11:30 Valley’s Gold Timber R 8/23 12:00am Charlie Rose

Saturday, August 26 6:30pm Valley’s Gold Timber R 8/237:00 Lawrence Welk Show Lawrence Welk’s Premiere Show (1955)8:00 Keeping Up Appearances8:30 As Time Goes By9:00 Still Open All Hours9:30 Midsomer Murders Country Matters Pt. 1 & 2Villagers in Elverton-cum-Latterly are up in arms and divided, over the building of a supermarket.Non-standard length11:00 Secrets of the Six Wives Divorced Dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. Join in progress12:00am Inside the Court of Henry VII The danger and intrigue associated with Henry VIII.

Sunday, August 27 10:30am Market to Market11:00 America’s Heartland11:30 California’s Bountiful12:00pm Valley’s Gold Timber R 8/23 12:30 California’s Golden Parks1:00 NOVA Eclipse Over America R 8/212:00 Great Performances Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017 Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s concert led by Christoph Eschenbach with Renée Fleming as soloist. 3:30 Princes of the Palace Interviews and archival footage chronicle the lives of three generations of British royal princes.

5:00 Diana R 8/22 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend6:30 Outside with Greg Aiello R 8/227:00 Secrets of the Six Wives Divorced R 8/268:00 Secrets of the Six Wives Beheaded, Died Dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives.9:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Endeavour, Season 4: Canticle When a morality advocate receives a death threat, Endeavour Morse must protect her at all costs.10:30 Diana R 8/22 11:30 The Tunnel: Sabotage Artem launches his lethal attack.12:30am Rick Steves’ Europe Lisbon and The Algarve

Monday August 28 7:00pm Secrets of the Dead Resurrecting Richard III Scientist test the bones of King Richard III, found with an arrow in the spine.8:00 Antiques Roadshow Rapid City9:00 Antiques Roadshow Seattle10:00 Prohibition A Nation of Scoffl aws The problems of enforcement during Prohibition.12:00am Charlie Rose

Tuesday, August 29 7:00pm Outside with Greg Aiello Travel to wild destinations rarely seen on television.7:30 Rick Steves’ Europe Sevilla8:00 American Experience Walt Disney The life and legacy of the iconic fi lmmaker.

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August 2017Program Listings

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10:00 Frontline A League of Denial: The NFL Concussion Crisis Pt. 2/2 The hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries.11:00 POV Raising Bertie Three African American boys growing into adulthood.12:30am Charlie Rose Wednesday, August 307:00pm Valley’s Gold Wheat & Potatoes Most people don’t even know that these crops are grown in San Joaquin Valley! Learn how the wheat industry gave Clovis its name.7:30 California’s Golden Parks 8:00 Earth’s Natural Wonders Extreme Wonders Mount Everest’s Khumbu Icefall, the Grand Canyon and the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

9:00 NOVA Zeppelin Terror Attack How Germany’s war zeppelins were built and fl own.10:00 India – Nature’s Wonderland Pt. 1/2 See lions and elephants and climb to the Himalayas.11:00 Earth’s Natural Wonders Extreme Wonders R 8PM12:00am Charlie Rose

Thursday, August 31 7:00pm Road Trip with Huell Howser8:00 Diana R 8/22 9:00 Princes of the Palace R 8/27 10:30 Secrets of Althorp The Spencers R 8/2211:30 Diana R 8/22 12:30am Charlie Rose

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