Saturday, July 4th TV listings for PBS (KETC) St. Louis, MO
The American Revolution An Asylum for Mankind
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
The American Revolution The Times That Try Men's Souls
British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
The American Revolution Conquer by a Drawn Game
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
The American Revolution The Soul of All America
The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.
The American Revolution The Most Sacred Thing
British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.
America -- Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together New Live
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary from historic Colonial Williamsburg with live musical performances, historical interpretation and fireworks.
America -- Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary from historic Colonial Williamsburg with live musical performances, historical interpretation and fireworks.
An American in Paris (1951)
An American soldier (Gene Kelly) stays in Paris after World War II to paint and falls in love with a French beauty (Leslie Caron).
NOVA Athens: Birth of Democracy
Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
NOVA Revolutionary War Weapons
The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine.
In the Americas With David Yetman Ecuador: Native Peoples Meet the Oilmen
Revenues from Amazon oil mean prosperity to many Ecuadorans, but the benefits for native peoples of the Amazon are less clear.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Covered Bridge
A forest sits behind a country covered bridge.
Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations
Yard art; the Throne of the Third Millennium.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Thousand Islands -- A Canadian Bi-National Adventure
Exploring the historic sites and island traditions of the Thousand Islands along the Canada-U.S. border.
Rick Steves' Europe European Travel Skills Part II
Rick Steves offers practical advice on how to have a fun and affordable trip to Europe. Sites include Germany, Italy, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London.
Energy Switch Solar and Wind: Success or Failure?
Energy scientist Dan Kammen, Johns Hopkins; energy author and journalist Robert Bryce.
Wild Kratts Moose Nibbles
The Kratt brothers take a day off from adventuring to go camping, where they meet a mischievous little moose calf.
Weather Hunters Properly Prepared
As a hurricane approaches, the Hunter kids learn about preparation and safety, moving furniture inside and checking their emergency supplies.
Skillsville Renewable Energy Technician; Real Estate Agent
Cora teams up with the kids to install solar panels and windmills to power Skillsville's buildings; Cora and Rae face off as real estate agents.
Carl the Collector A Wiggle Waggle Worries; The Pine Cone Collection
Sheldon can't wait for Carl to play his favorite beach game; Lotta and her friends search for Lotta's lost blanket.