Saturday, August 30th TV listings for PBS (WGVU) Grand Rapids, MI
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood How People Make Trumpets
Mr. McFeely visits a trumpet factory; King Friday declares he owns a comet.
Arthur The Last Tough Customer; Brain's Chess Mess
Molly sets a bad example by bullying; Brain starts a chess club at school.
Wild Kratts Archerfish School
The Kratt brothers use a new archery skill to rescue baby animals from Donita Donata's yacht.
Wimee's Words Yellow
Wimee sings a song and writes a story with his friends; a song about yellow things; a book about the sun; a song in Spanish about the color yellow.
Lyla in the Loop Soccer Practice Practice; Sibling Swap
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 Gratitude Collection; The Pet Rock Collection
Carl and Sheldon are on a thank you mission; Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks.
This Old House Ridgewood: All Quiet on the Kitchen Front
How wood fiber insulation is made; the components of sound proofing a room.
Ask This Old House Beehives 101; Step Stool
A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive; phone apps that have made work easier; building a step stool using a mobile CNC router.
The American Woodshop Kitchen Plank Stool
A sturdy and functional stool designed for kitchen use, with a triangular seat and hickory legs.
Building woodworking projects in a home shop.
MotorWeek 2025 Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick, a small truck with some big updates; the all-new Kia K4; a group that trains teens to become better drivers; Quick Spins.
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 Great Gardening Lessons From Cleveland
Visiting one of the smallest herbal botanical gardens in the U.S., which features plants for shade, traditional areas and more.
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 Milk Street Steakhouse
Oven-perfect strip steak with chimichurri; marinades; pan-seared skirt steak with Vietnamese scallion sauce.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Elegant Desserts
Julia and Bridget uncover Millionaire's shortbread recipe; equipment expert Adam Ried tests serrated knives; test cook Elle Simone makes gateau breton with apricot filling.
Cook's Country Puerto Rican Classics
Guanimes con bacalao; pina coladas; a visit to Puerto Rico; all about salt cod.
Rick Steves' Europe Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, including the fabled city of Alexandria; pharaohs' tombs and temples in Luxor, Egypt; a riverboat cruise; Ramesses II's temple at Abu Simbel.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.
Nature Gorilla
An intimate look at a silverback family in Gabon's Loango National Park; a newborn gorilla, forest elephants and buffalo in the last remaining wild coastline in the African tropics.
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 Marietje Schaake
Scholar and former European Parliament member Marietje Schaake talks about how tech companies take on the functions of government, threatening the health of democracies around the world.
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 Occupations
Songs include "We'll Make It to the Moon Tonight," "Sixteen Tons" and "The Sound Effects Man."
Father Brown The Company of Men
The owner of an exclusive gentlemen's club is found dead in cold blood; Lady Felicia unexpectedly stops by.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
British mysteries of blackmail, betrayal and murder in Midsomer county.
Austin City Limits Noah Kahan; Flor de Toloache
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan performs tunes from "Stick Season"; the female mariachi act Flor de Toloache.
Song of the Mountains Garrett Newton & The Lovesick Drifters; Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Garrett Newton & The Lovesick Drifters; bluegrass group Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road.
Classic Gospel GVB Reunion Live
More than 20 members of the Grammy Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band gather for a reunion concert; performers include Bill Gaither, Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, Gary McSpadden, David Phelps, Russ Taff, Marshall Hall and more.
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.