Saturday, May 24th TV listings for PBS (WPTD) HD Dayton, OH
SciGirls Asombrosos Arboles/Terrific Trees
Exploring the benefits that big trees bring to ecosystems, and the differences between trees in the rainforest and the city.
Noe Alvarez and his lab research how carbon nanotubes can be used to make prosthetics; James Mack explains how mechanochemistry can lower industry's impact on the environment; 80 Acres Farms uses renewable energy and robots to farm indoors.
This Old House Westford: Mural, Mural on the Wall
Checking in with the team to see what's left; installing pendant lights, including a rewired antique chandelier; solar finishes up in the backyard.
Ask This Old House Thank You, Roger Cook
Honoring landscape contractor and mentor Roger Cook; colleagues share their favorite memories and reflect on his impact.
The American Woodshop Tall Case Cabinet
A chestnut oak table made with recycled wood with live edge accents.
Sara's Weeknight Meals A Tale of Two Chinatowns
A culinary tour of Vancouver's Chinatown; appetizers cooked with tea; dim sum; a Chinese dumpling mashup filled with Korean bulgogi; Grace Young's efforts to preserve New York's Chinatown; barbecue pork for Yangzhou fried rice.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Tuesday Night Italian
Pesto alla genovese; campanelle pasta with sweet corn, tomatoes and basil; pasta with pistachios, tomatoes and mint.
Family Ingredients Kaua'i Pa'akai (Salt)
Following Hawaiian singer Raiatea Helm from Moloka'i to Kaua'i, where her maternal roots are connected to the salt ponds of Hanapepe.
America's Test Kitchen Chinese Dumplings and Soup
A dim sum favorite -- har gow; chicories; Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup.
Cook's Country Celebrating Springtime
Pomegranate-glazed grilled lamb chops; radishes; asparagus salad with radishes.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board Rules of the Kitchen
Sweet onion galette; sesame noodle salad; mocha cake with chocolate ganache; cookware and utensils; menu planning; a balanced diet for a whole day.
Milk Street's My Family Recipe My Grandmother's Christmas Popovers
Jessica Costantini misses her grandmother's popovers; when Jessica attempted to replicate them, hers ended up burned on the outside and doughy or dry on the inside.
Growing a Greener World Gardening With the Masters -- King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden
Dr. Lee Reich talks about successfully growing unusual fruit in his backyard in New Paltz, N.Y.; Mohonk Mountain House.
Garden Smart Community Agriculture
Two super gardeners and their crops.
MotorWeek 2025 Kia K4 New
The Kia K4 compact sedan for budget-minded buyers; Mazda CX-50 hybrid, a five-seater crossover; teen driving safety; DIY stereo upgrades.
The Mentors help a young entrepreneur chart a path for the future business he wants to build.
Expedition With Steve Backshall Kamchatka: Expedition Grizzly River
Kayaking the white water of the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka; examining brown bears in the wilderness.
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.
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Skills: Cruising
The ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising, including making smart use of limited time on shore and the congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.
The Lawrence Welk Show America the Beautiful (Dick Dale)
Songs that represent cities, states and other geographical sites are noted in "America the Beautiful," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "California Dreamin'," "My Old Kentucky Home" and "Chicago."
Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II
Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.
Great Performances Girl From the North Country New
Wayward travelers intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope in 1934 Duluth, Minn.; directed by Conor McPherson, the show features 20 reimagined Bob Dylan songs.
Patients and doctors focus on exercise research to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease.
Austin City Limits Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodelicos
Adrian Quesada brings his Spanish-language album "Boleros Psicodelicos" to life; with guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra and Clemente Castillo.
Nature Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins
Anthropologist Niobe Thompson travels the world to uncover how the relationship between humans and horses evolved.
Bugs That Rule the World Eat or Be Eaten
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
Big Pacific Passionate
The quest to multiply includes an array of unusual behaviors and adaptations by forest penguins, great white sharks and other species; male pregnancy.
Big Pacific Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at "Big Pacific" includes highlights and challenges of filming wildlife.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Stephen Tompkinson & Hayley Mills
Actors Hayley Mills and Stephen Tompkinson go head to head in an antiques challenge; they drive around the Northeast in a vintage E Type Jaguar and a Rolls Royce; the "Wild at Heart" co-stars seek expert guidance as they visit antique shops.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Respecting All Living Creatures
The Neighborhood characters are afraid of a dinosaur; they are relieved to discover that it is only a Purple Panda in a costume; Lady Elaine learns that jokes should not hurt other people.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Finds Something to Do; Daniel's Royal Good Time
Daniel learns he can have fun on his own, with creativity and imagination; Daniel and his friends make up silly games to play.
Carl the Collector Rhythm Blues; Giving Up the Ship
Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.
Wild Kratts Voyage of the Butterflier XT
The monarch butterfly's 2,000-mile migration.
Odd Squad Puppet Show; Mystic Egg Pizza
Olive and Otto investigate a case in which people have turned into puppets; Delivery Debbie and Delivery Doug need help when their food disappears.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Maya Angelou; I Am Frederick Douglass
An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other; Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork.