Saturday, August 9th TV listings for PBS (WGVU) Grand Rapids, MI
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.
Ask This Old House Trash Insert; Arborvitae Removal
Replacing a broken double trash can pull out; why incandescent and fluorescent lights are being phased out; removing overgrown arborvitae trees.
The American Woodshop Cantilevered Tables
Cantilevered tables with live edge walnut slab tops.
Woodsmith Shop Two Table Saw Jigs
Building a pair of essential accessories -- a versatile crosscut sled and a feature-packed tenoning jig.
MotorWeek 2025 Lexus LX700
The Lexus 700; the first plug-in BMW M5; diagnosing overheating engines.
A guided tour of the car collection at The Henry Ford Museum; featured cars include an 1865 Roper Steam Carriage, Ford's 1896 Quadricyle, 1908 Ford Model-T, 1903 Ford Model-A and 1908 Ford Model-S.
Fourth-generation florist J Schwanke demonstrates how to have fun with flowers and incorporate them into homes and everyday lives.
Garden Smart The Ultimate Harbinger of Spring
One of the top 10 daffodil destinations in the world; design ideas, planting and caring for daffodils.
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 Flatbreads 101
Different variations of flatbread; Turkish pide breads; quick and easy yogurt flatbreads with flavored butter; potato-stuffed naan.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Chinese Classics
Chinese barbecued pork; wire racks and rimmed baking sheets; Sichuan braised tofu with beef.
Cook's Country Sisig and Wings
Sisig and garlic fried rice; the importance of Knorr's Liquid Seasoning in Filipino cooking; the history of chicken wings as a bar snack; soy sauce chicken wings.
Rick Steves' Europe French Alps and Lyon
The cuisine of Lyon, France; Chamonix in France; riding the lift up to Aiguille du Midi and to the border of Italy; hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc -- the trail that circles the mountain.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love The Black Hills of South Dakota
Custer State Park; driving the scenic Needles Highway; Sylvan Lake; Minuteman Missile National Historic Site; Wall Drug; Badlands National Park; Crazy Horse monument site; campfire cooking.
Nature The Hummingbird Effect
Exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity through its hummingbirds.
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 Daniel D'Addario
Daniel D'Addario of Variety discusses the entertainment industry, the Oscars and his book, "The Talent: A Novel."
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
Javier Bardem, Diego Luna, Kristen Bell, Adam Scott, Lisa Kudrow and Parker Posey.
The Lawrence Welk Show Salute to Our Senior Citizens (Bobby Burgess)
A tribute to the young at heart includes "Dearie," "Let's Go Dance Again," "Try to Remember" and "You're an Old Smoothie."
Father Brown The Enigma of Antigonish
Father Brown investigates staff at the local health spa when an ex-employee is found murdered.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
Austin City Limits Tanya Tucker; Brittney Spencer
Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker sings songs from "Sweet Western Sound"; Brittney Spencer performs songs from her debut "My Stupid Life."
Song of the Mountains Martha Spencer & Wonderland Country Band; Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Martha Spencer performs with the Wonderland Country Band; Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass perform American bluegrass.
Classic Gospel Johnny Cash Music Festival 2011
A musical tribute to Johnny Cash features performers Rosanne Cash, John Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, Tommy Cash, Joanne Cash Yates, Dailey & Vincent, Gary Morris, Rodney Crowell and Bill Miller.
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
American Veteran The Reckoning
Veterans reflect on their service and how veterans and civilians can work together to move America forward; host J.R. Martinez.
The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
Autism and girls with Jules Edwards from the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and professor Gina Rippon, international expert on brain-imaging techniques.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Mister Rogers Goes to School
How teachers help children learn; Fred Rogers takes a ride on a school bus.
Arthur Arthur Makes Waves; It Came From Beyond
Arthur and D.W. look for a place to keep cool; Grandma Thora takes in a stray dog.
Wild Kratts Iron Wolverine
Chris sets up a massive cross-country race in the North, where each team member sets off across the tundra with little more than one form of transportation and a small pack of gear.
Wild Kratts Race for the Hippo Disc
The Wild Kratts search for a power disc lost on the African savannah.
Lyla in the Loop Uh-oh!; The Puddle
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break; Lyla's glider toy gets stuck in a big puddle.
Carl the Collector The Fall; The Word Collection
Carl doesn't know what to do when Nico falls; Carl learns a new word -- shindig.