Saturday, August 23rd TV listings for PBS (WGVU) Grand Rapids, MI HD
This Old House Ridgewood: Walled in Science
Vapor and condensation; touring the James Rose Center; creating a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.
Ask This Old House Gas Fireplace; Wainscoting
Converting a wood burning fireplace to gas; installing flat panel wainscoting.
The American Woodshop Walnut Conference Table
Making a conference table with 6/4 walnut; using a castle joint; seeing wood kilns in action at Hartzell Hardwoods.
Woodsmith Shop Woodworking Tips
Making the most of tools and shop space.
MotorWeek 2025 Bentley Continental GT
The Bentley Continental GT; road testing the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid; a 50th anniversary edition of the Honda Gold Wing.
The work required to restore, renew and rejuvenate vehicles.
Fourth-generation florist J Schwanke demonstrates how to have fun with flowers and incorporate them into homes and everyday lives.
Garden Smart Pollinators Affect Our Lives -- Tips for Attracting Them to Our Garden Space
Ideas for bringing wildlife to the garden.
Milk Street's My Family Recipe
With a combination of historical context and modern culinary know-how, chefs Christopher Kimball and Cheryl Day help home cooks recreate lost or forgotten cherished family recipes.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Biryani and Curry
Chicken biryani; chicken karahi, a dish that strays from Pakistan's signature slow-cooking method; a lesson on rice.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated To Meat or Not to Meat (Sauce)
Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce; crushed tomatoes; mushrooms; meatless "meat" sauce.
Cook's Country Grilled Lamb and Cheesecake
Grilled bone-in leg of lamb with charred scallion sauce; spray mops; La Vina-style cheesecake.
Rick Steves' Europe Egypt's Cairo
Exploring the back streets of Cairo on a tuk-tuk; baking pita bread; chiseling a tombstone; King Tut's gold; the ancient Sphinx; climbing to the center of a pyramid.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Route 66 -- Oklahoma City to Texas
The Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists; First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City; Sid's Diner in El Reno; Devil's Rope Museum; jewelry from Cadillac Ranch; an unpaved stretch of Route 66 in New Mexico.
Nature The Platypus Guardian
Peter Walsh studies the life of the platypus in Tasmania.
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.
Story in the Public Square Samina Ali
Author Samina Ali discusses "Pieces You'll Never Get Back: A Memoir of Unlikely Survival."
Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow
DJ and musician Tom "Papa" Ray visits record stores around the U.S. and the world.
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Actors engage in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work, providing insight into the creative process and what it takes to hone the craft of acting.
The Lawrence Welk Show Italian Show
An Italian-inspired show includes "Santa Lucia," "O Sole Mio," "Carnival of Venice" and the "Tarantella" dance.
Father Brown The Winds of Change
Father Brown discovers that a killer is using Kembleford's new model village to plot their attacks; following Mrs. McCarthy's departure, he must also recruit a replacement for his secretary.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
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.
Song of the Mountains All-Star Bluegrass Celebration
Old-time and bluegrass music.
Classic Gospel The Best of Sue Dodge
Sue Dodge performs "Oh What a Happy Day" and "When He Blest My Soul."
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
The experiences of America's veterans, from World War II to Afghanistan and Iraq.
The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood How People Make Trumpets
Mr. McFeely visits a trumpet factory; King Friday declares he owns a comet.
Arthur All About D.W.; Blockheads
D.W. is jealous when Emily gets the lead role in the preschool play; D.W. and Emily are not happy when they get stuck with blocks at playtime.
Wild Kratts Tenrec Treasure Hunt
Chris sets up an elaborate treasure hunt centering on a rare group of insectivores.
Alma's Way Alma's Rescue Repair; Alma Cools Off
Alma opens a traveling repair service, but running back and forth for fix-it supplies proves exhausting; Alma has to figure out how to handle her feelings when Howard tells Junior he can't play water tag.
Lyla in the Loop Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test; How the Cookie Crumbled
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients.
Carl the Collector The Lost Yo-Yo; Rainy Day
Carl's medium-sized fuchsia yo-yo goes missing from his collection; a rainy day changes Carl's pool day plans.