Saturday, December 27th TV listings for Kansas City PBS 2 (KCPT2) Kansas City, MO
Mystery League The McGillicuddy Solution
The detectives uncover the identity of the author of "The Dancing Detective"; their final investigation leads them to someone they never suspected; old man McGillicuddy helps the detectives track down the key to the city.
Visiting Marie Curie; author Soman Chainani; Bill Monroe's bluegrass legacy; impact of climate change on glaciers; a virtual visit to Polynesia.
Curious Crew Bubble Science
The science behind soapy, sudsy bubbles; designing and building a bubble wand; soap maker Julie Konkle.
DIY Science Time Simple Machines
Building a catapult and an Archimedes' screw; a field trip to meet a mechanical engineer who uses simple machines to build extrication tools.
Camp TV Musical Instrument Day
Making an airplane, a tambourine and plastic string; meeting sloths; playing a magic carpet game.
Cool Careers Plan, Design and Fix It
Cool Careers introduces kids to high-paying, in-demand jobs in Kansas through short videos available at hirepaths.com/cool-careers-videos and on YouTube.
Woodsmith Shop Two Garden Projects
A lattice work tower is perfect for climbing plants; a cedar gate forms the perfect entry point for a garden.
The Garage With Steve Butler Swedish Corner Cabinet
Steve builds a corner cabinet based on a family favorite.
American Masters Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
How Brenda Lee's early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including the classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."
Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
New Scandinavian Cooking King Crab Hotel
Grilling fresh catch over an open fire in Nes; porridge; king crab served with barley risotto and roasted vegetables.
Jazzy Vegetarian Sheet Pan Supper
One-pan vegan dishes include barbecue tempeh triangles, red potato oven fries, chili roasted broccoli and mushrooms, roasted zucchini slices and summer squash slices.
Les Stroud's Wild Harvest Chocolate Lily
Experimenting with chocolate lily bulbs.
In the Americas With David Yetman Puerto Rico: The Colony and Its Emergence
The colonial history, distinct culture and tropical Caribbean setting of Puerto Rico makes it different from the upper U.S. states.
Untamed Citizen Science
How citizen science works and the role it plays in understanding the natural world and supporting wildlife conservation.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions What's Cooking in Miami
How the history of Miami was shaped by its geography, climate and immigrant groups; visiting six restaurants, including Joe's Stone Crab.
Poetry in America You Can Say That Again, Billie
A discussion of Billie Holiday's song "Strange Fruit," Evie Shockley's poem "you can say that again, billie" and the history of racism and violence in the American South.
There's Just Something About Kansas City Bob Kendrick: Following The Legendary Buck O'neil
On Story A Conversation With Kathleen Kennedy
Producer Kathleen Kennedy reflects on her career producing such films as "E.T.," "Back to the Future" and "Schindler's List" and shares stories and inspiration from her decades of experience.
Lord and Lady Bath and their team prepare to transform Longleat Estate into a Christmas wonderland, complete with 1500 lanterns and a 6-meter tree in the Grand Hall.
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
British home cook Mary Berry prepares the ultimate Christmas feast with all the trimmings; chefs Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti share favorite festive recipes; Mary and television host Rylan try to convert some children to Brussels sprouts.
Mary Berry's Highland Christmas
Mary Berry travels to her mother's homeland, Scotland, to cook a Christmas holiday feast with her friends Andy Murray, Iain Stirling and Emeli Sandé.