Saturday, August 8th TV listings for PBS (WPBS) Watertown, NY HD
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flowers of Hawai'i
Exploring the flowers of Hawaii at Green Point Nurseries and a flower farm; the flower breeding program at the University of Hawaii; anthurium; arranging; a flower cocktail hour with author Jenny Fiedler.
The American Woodshop Finishing Like a Pro
Six finishing techniques for furniture restoration; finishes that are safe to use.
Ask This Old House Idaho Backyard Makeover
Redesigning a backyard for a homeowner who hosts large dinner parties; replacing two rusted window wells.
This Old House Asheville: Putting Down Roots
Plant shopping; landscaping; a carpet factory tour; installing a butcher block counter.
Rick Steves' Europe: Great German Cities
Rick Steves explores the German cities of Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nuremberg, including their Baroque palaces, skyscrapers, riversides and beer halls.
Visions of Italy, Southern Style
An aerial view of southern Italy, beginning in Rome, and continuing along the rugged coastline to Reggio Calabria, then back to Rome.
America's Home Cooking: Easy Recipes for Thrifty Cooking
Cooking chicken, legumes, crockpot recipes, soups, meat and classic casseroles.
Broadcast performance clips from 1956 include Elvis Presley's appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Steve Allen Show."
Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories
The musicians perform hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys at the Welk Resort Theater in Branson, Mo.
The Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Presents)
The musical roots of Karen and Richard Carpenter with performance footage and television interviews; songs include "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Superstar" and "We've Only Just Begun."
'60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music Presents)
Artists and groups from the 1960s perform, including Davy Jones of The Monkees, Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Miracles and Peter Noone.
Austin City Limits Role Model; MJ Lenderman & The Wind
Singer-songwriter Role Model performs hits from "Kansas Anymore"; indie-rocker MC Lenderman & The Wind perform songs from "Manning Fireworks."
Rick Steves' Europe Scotland's Islands
The tranquil isle of Iona; Staffa's puffin colony; Isle of Skye's Iron Age forts, thatched crofter huts and Trotternish Peninsula; sailing to Orkney; Scapa Flow.
Nature Big Little Journeys: Bloodlines
A chameleon searches for a mate in Madagascar; a Scottish water vole swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain to find a place to raise her pups.
Bugs That Rule the World Beetle Mania
The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet."
Once Upon a Time in Space Friends Forever
Relationships aboard the ISS are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World The Robot
Robots are first conceptualized in ancient Rome; how uses for robots have evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba; what future robots might be able to do.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Dame Diana Rigg and Neil Dudgeon
Neil Dudgeon and acting royalty Dame Diana Rigg travel around their native Yorkshire; Neil finds his feet in the world of antiques, while Dame Diana shows her expert that she's in charge right from the start.
A look at stories and news from Europe and what drives the people, from their social, cultural and political views to their hopes and fears.
The renowned political scientist discusses global news and interviews world leaders.
The Neighborhood's garbage problem is solved through a cooperative effort.
Molly of Denali Qyah Counts; You've Gotta Have a Good Mind
Molly and her friends hold an election to decide what gift to give Congresswoman Anna Jones; Molly's uncle visits.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Mirror Mirror; Opposites Attract
The Cat takes Nick and Sally to a mirror world where they learn about how reflections work; Nick and Sally learn how magnets work.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Yo-Yo's Musical Journey; Happy Pinkville Day
Pinkalicious gets help from guest artist Yo-Yo Ma when the Kazoo Club can't seem to get along; Pinkalicious and her family learn the true meaning of Pinkville Day.