Saturday, December 20th TV listings for PBS (WKNO) Memphis, TN HD
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions The History & Future of Communication, Part 1
Tracing the history and future of communication; the development of writing, early cave paintings, ideagram and the history of communications in China; early telephones, the first mobile phone and the first days of Google, Microsoft and Apple.
Woodsmith Shop Atomic Bar
A bar made from plywood with a solid wood top; featuring sweeping curves and a lattice panel shaped with a router and template.
This Old House Asheville: Boulder Dash
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.
Ask This Old House Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing.
America's Test Kitchen Taiwanese Staples
Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly; hoisin sauce; a quick Taiwanese pork rice.
Cook's Country Jewish Donuts and Potatoes
Sufganiyot (Hanukkah jelly doughnuts); the importance of schmaltz in Jewish cuisine; leave-in temperature probes; cast iron potato kugel.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Best Italian Desserts
A six-ingredient no-cook recipe; a rustic ricotta and cherry jam tart from Rome; a biscotti bakery; a recipe for almond and citrus biscotti.
Pati's Mexican Table For Love and Family
Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City; pancakes and chilaquiles at Niddo.
Kitchen Curious With Vivian Howard Fruit With More to Give
Turning uneaten apples into oatmeal; making syrup from scraps; cooking with imperfect produce; a sheet pan dinner with grapes, bratwurst and Brussels sprouts.
Fork & Hammer Pairings
Celebrating pairings -- food with beer, wine and cocktails.
Fit 2 Stitch Sewing for Mental Health
The mental health benefits of sewing; how to choose the best fabric and pattern combinations.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Creative Quilting With Your Walking Foot
Using a walking foot; exploring organic curves, serpentine stitches and spirals.
Quilting Arts An Appetite for Applique
Pop Art style pet portraits; pre-building layers on a silicone mat before adhering it to a background.
A weekly Tennessee gardening series featuring tips, recipes and tours.
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.
Traveling the highways and byways of Tennessee.
Discussing fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports in the state of Tennessee.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
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.
Woodsongs Riders in the Sky
Riders in the Sky introduce songs from their new album, "Throw a Saddle on a Star"; pianist Jack Fishback.
The Caverns Sessions Flatland Cavalry
The country sextet Flatland Cavalry.
Classic Gospel David Phelps: Classics
Tenor David Phelps interprets various classical selections, hymns and inspirational favorites.
Midsomer Murders Destroying Angel: Part 1
The death of a hotel owner leads to murder and intrigue.
Austin City Limits Jacob Collier; Nickel Creek
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Jacob Collier performs highlighs from his Djesse series; formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek presents songs from "Celebrants."
Recorded Live at Analog Deborah Silver
Jazz vocalist Deborah Silver reimagines classic rock, the American Songbook, pop and country hits.
Woodsongs The Cleverlys and The Heart Collectors
Bluegrass band The Cleverlys; Australian folk group The Heart Collectors; banjo player Alex Davis.
Craft in America East
The intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the U.S.; featuring M&S Schmalberg, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere and Helena Hernmarck.
Craft in America West
Celebrating the continuum of heritage and the handmade; featuring Graham Ebner, the Institute of American Indian Arts, Poakalani Quilters, Hokule'a, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Kawika Lum-Nelmida, the Bishop Museum, Cary Schwarz and Jeff Minor.
The Caverns Sessions Shakey Graves
Musician Shakey Graves covers blues, folk, country and rock.
The Life of a Musician Vince Gill, part 1
Vince Gill reflects on the early roots that shaped his career, his songwriting and a lifetime of music.
Austin City Limits Jon Batiste
Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste performs tunes from "Big Money."
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Making Music Empire Brass Quintet
The Empire Brass Quintet; the Neighbors decorate for the festival.
Arthur Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble; The Secret Guardians
The Tibble Twins decide to sell their art so they can buy the Krummy Kreepy Kastle; Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen find a private woodland oasis.
"The Hanukkah Problem" and "The Christmas Problem."
Energy Switch Extreme Weather part 1
Digging into the IPCC data reveals surprising trends in extreme weather.
Investment tips in stocks, bonds, real estate and collectibles.