Saturday, August 23rd TV listings for PBS (WCBB) Augusta, ME
The Last Independent Automaker The Missionary
The U.S. car market booms following World War II until a price war between Ford and Chevrolet decimates competitors; American Motors Corp. is created; George Romney bets on economy cars.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Creative Quilting With Your Walking Foot
Using a walking foot; exploring organic curves, serpentine stitches and spirals.
The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets Culinary Cornerstones
Mandi, an Emirati dish that combines rice, meat and spices cooked over a pit; goat youvetsi and marinated chicken.
Pati's Mexican Table The World Cup of Tacos
Pork stew stacked in corn tortillas; poison beans; Argentinian chorizo and carne asada torta; chimichurri with a Mexican accent.
Louisiana Coastal Cooking Bounty of Southeast Louisiana
Chefs vie for the title of king or queen at the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off; smoked catfish dip; redfish on the half shell; red snapper tempura fry.
Lidia's Kitchen Be the Host
Crespelle manicotti with spinach; shrimp and spaghetti in lemon cream sauce.
America the Bountiful Oysters in South Carolina
The history of the oyster in modern-day South Carolina; harvesting oysters with members of the Gullah community; a traditional Gullah oyster dish.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Basque Cheesecake
Basque cheesecake, a dessert known for its "burnt" surface and creamy center; ricotta-semolina cheesecake; how the color of bakeware affects a recipe; homemade creme fraiche.
Cook's Country Darn Good Desserts
S'mores pie; rolling pins; M&M cookies.
America's Test Kitchen New Thanksgiving Classics
Roast turkey and gravy with herbes de Provence and lemon; slicing meat; rustic bread stuffing with cranberries and walnuts.
Salmon Restoration on the Penobscot River
The Penobscot Nation shares their perspectives on the importance of Atlantic Salmon to their Tribe and their efforts to restore this native species, which is endangered in the United States.
Making Cape Point: A Coastal Maine Collage
James Groleau once lived a bohemian lifestyle, but now creates art on the coast of Maine.
This Old House Ridgewood: Swiss Mix
A trip to Switzerland to see how the project's house wrap is made; goals for the design plan; rainwater management system.
This Old House Ridgewood: Colonial Revival Revived
The process of framing a wall in the new addition; a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen; installing specialty hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel.
Travels With Darley New Jersey's Silk City & Baseball
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park; American Labor Museum; Lambert Castle; Little Peru and Little Falls; Yogi Berra Museum.
Photographer Peter Cox shares some of his lighthouse photographs and explains his fascination with the structures, including the Skelligs lighthouse.
Washington Week With The Atlantic New
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
Keeping Up Appearances Daddy's Accident
Hyacinth's father has an accident on his bicycle while chasing the milkwoman.
Keeping Up Appearances The New Vicar
When Hyacinth invites the new vicar to tea, she organizes the event down to the last sugar cube.
When the body of newlywed Lisa Moore is found in a room for which she had no key, minutes after her wedding, it's discovered that she may have been having an affair with her murderer.
Father Brown The Hermit of Hazelnut Cottage
Brenda receives a letter from the man who hosted her during her evacuation; upon her visit, she discovers that a property developer is attempting to evict him from his house and that his health and mental state have gotten worse.
Queens of Mystery Sparring with Death: Part 1
Beth and Cat head to a luxury spa run by Dr. Angela Isherwood, who unexpectedly announces her retirement, names her successor, and then gets murdered that very same night.
Austin City Limits Rodrigo y Gabriela Featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Grammy Award-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela perform with the 30-piece Austin Symphony Orchestra.
NOVA Lost Tombs of Notre Dame
Scientists and historians study remains found in caskets under Notre-Dame de Paris' stone floor following the 2019 fire.
Nature The Platypus Guardian
Peter Walsh studies the life of the platypus in Tasmania.
Secrets of the Dead Last Days of Pompeii
The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
POV Emergent City
When a developer lays plans for an "innovation district," a battle erupts over the future of Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood.
Earth's Natural Wonders Surviving Against the Odds
In some natural wonders people push themselves to the limit, and survival requires skill, ingenuity and bravery.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
Threats against local politicians in Germany; a widow has her deceased husband's child through artificial insemination; the monk on Amorgos island; gourmet restaurant in an Italian prison; wildlife in a cemetery.
Yndi Yoga YNDI Backbend Flow
A transformative back bending practice that strengthens the spine and back and improves flexibility.
Wild Kratts Tenrec Treasure Hunt
Chris sets up an elaborate treasure hunt centering on a rare group of insectivores.
Alma's Way A Gift for Granny; Soccer Friends
Alma puts together a care package for Granny Isa; Beto and Rafia are nervous to play each other in soccer.
Nature The Platypus Guardian
Peter Walsh studies the life of the platypus in Tasmania.