Wednesday, May 21st TV listings for PBS (OPB) Oregon Public Broadcasting
American Experience Mr. Polaroid New
Scientist Edwin Land, inventor of the Polaroid camera, revolutionizes amateur photography in 1948 with a camera that provides pictures instantly.
Independent Lens Who Is Michael Jang?
During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.
Caddo Voices: A Basketry Revival
Modern Caddo work to restore and revitalize their cultural traditions, including river cane basketry.
BBC News New
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Mobility
An all-standing mobility workout.
Odd Squad Extreme Cakeover; A Job Well Undone
A virus turns people into cakes; the agents compete for Agents of the Month.
Alma's Way Doggone Sox; Alma Spells It Out
Chacho hides Abuelo's lucky sock; Alma isn't thrilled to be a spelling bee alternate.
Lyla in the Loop Soccer Practice Practice; Sibling Swap New
Lyla and Everett coach Luke, Stu and Idris in soccer drills before their first practice; Liana and Louise decide to switch rooms with Lyla and Luke.
Carl the Collector The Magic Trick Collection; Listen Coach
Carl and Nico argue over who gets Arugula as their magician's assistant; Sheldon tries to help Carl become a good listener.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel and Max Visit the Farm; Prince Wednesday's Pet
Daniel helps care for animals at the farm; Prince Wednesday and Jodi learn how to care for a guinea pig.
Rosie's Rules An Anniversary Tradition; Chiles en Nogada Day
Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to re-create Mom and Papa's beach anniversary tradition at home; Rosie looks for a missing family recipe.
Sesame Street The Sign Language ABCs
It is Alphabet Day on Sesame Street; Cookie Monster makes letter-shaped cookies and there are decorations all around; Elmo meets Charlie's friend Mathis and learns that he communicates using American Sign Language.
Work It Out Wombats! The Great Splendito; The Bike Wash
The search for Mr. Splendito tickets is on; the Wombats power-clean a bunch of bikes.
Donkey Hodie Mooing Moon Moths; Stop and Think
Donkey and Panda search for Mooing Moon Moths; Bob Dog can't remember where he buried his boogie bone.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Knights of the Pink Table; Music Mix Up
Peter wants to go on a quest with the Knights of the Pink Table, but he is not a knight; following an encounter with a sprite named Spritely, nothing sounds like it should in Pinkville.
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flower Crafts
Creating flower animals; printing with flowers; arranging strawflowers on canvas; decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers.
Milk Street's My Family Recipe Grandma Margaret's Coconut Cake
Karen Clay has fond memories of Grandma Margaret's coconut cake: a beautiful, towering creation she describes simply as "dreamy."
America's Test Kitchen Mediterranean Medley
Spicy Greek baked feta; whisks; mozzarella; green shakshuka.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Autumn Fantasy
Fall colors, stately trees and glistening reflections abound in this mountain masterpiece.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Warm Summer Day
A pretty tree-lined pond promises a cool respite from hot summer afternoons.
Elinor Wonders Why Speed Racer; One of These Goats
Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape; the substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart.
Nature Cat Window Worries; The Pinecone Genie
Brooks the Baltimore oriole flies into Sadie's window; the crew wish there were no more wolves so they can enjoy a day at Mystic Pinecone Park.
Molly of Denali Art From the Heart; Gold Strikeout
Molly and Tooey realize drawing is harder than it looks when they help Randall come up with a Northwest Coast design for Aunt Mema and Uncle Jack's anniversary; Molly, Tooey and Trini strike gold.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens
Brad is reluctant for Xavier and Yadina to read the comic he wrote because it's personal; Charles Dickens explains to Yadina that she doesn't need toys -- her imagination can make everything more fun.
Knit and Crochet Now! A Sense of Style Pullovers
The crochet Stamford pullover features a basic and classic style for daily wear; dishcloth; golden coins, a unique cable stitch resembling old coins; the knitted Beall pullover.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Sea Glass Star
Sea glass star uses asymmetrical strip sets to create banded flying geese, which creates a medallion star.
Hometowns Cody, WY
Discovering Cody, Wyo., the gateway to Yellowstone, where wild west history meets rugged outdoor adventure.
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
The American Woodshop River Display Table
Two live-edge corkscrew willow slabs are turned into display tables.
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins
Anthropologist Niobe Thompson travels the world to uncover how the relationship between humans and horses evolved.
NOVA Decoding the Universe: Cosmos
How discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized people's understanding of the universe.
Bugs That Rule the World Eat or Be Eaten New
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
The Green Planet Seasonal Worlds
Plants use strategy, deception and feats of engineering in order to survive the challenges posed by the different seasons.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Larger Than Life
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.
Deadlock A Power Play
Experts explore ethical dilemmas, promoting constructive dialogue about polarizing issues. Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law moderates.