TV Schedule for PBS (WTTW2) Chicago, IL Prime
Saturday, August 2nd TV listings for PBS (WTTW2) Chicago, IL Prime
South of Chicago - Suburbs, Steel Mills, Shoreline
A tour along the waterways, highways and railways of Chicago's South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana.
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History In the Arena (1901-1910)
Theodore Roosevelt becomes one of the most beloved presidents of the United States, building the Panama Canal and preserving American wilderness; Franklin Delano Roosevelt weds Eleanor, enters a law firm, and considers running for senator.
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston Appalachia: A Different Way
How the people of Appalachia see and interact with nature; a record-breaking hiker; former coal miners raise bees; activists work to make the outdoors accessible to all.
The life and work of photographer and historian Harry Crosby, whose travels resulted in five books documenting the people, culture and natural scenery of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Secrets of the Dead Mozart's Sister
What happened to Wolfgang Mozart's older sister and collaborator, Maria Anna, a musical prodigy in her own right.
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth Testing Limits
Baby animals face new challenges as they learn how to get around on their own, from searching for food to surviving in harsh environments.
Walking With Dinosaurs The Orphan
An orphaned baby Triceratops must outwit a deadly Tyrannosaurus rex.
Human Footprint Shelf Life
Exploring how supermarkets have reshaped lives and the planet, from New York to rural Thailand.
Gary checks out custom cars, motorcycles and classics at the Toronto Motorama Expo; Radical Rods hosts a charity car show.
MotorWeek 2025 Polestar 3 New
The all-electric utility vehicle Polestar 3; revving up the mid-mounted V8 of the McLaren 750S.
This Old House Ridgewood: Ridgewood Revival
The team is back in New Jersey for another project with builder Zack Dettmore; homeowners Peter and Kay want to modernize their 1930s colonial home and add an extension to enhance their kitchen.
Ask This Old House Uneven Paver Patio; EV Charger
Fixing an uneven paver patio; common types of ladders and how to use them safely; installing a Level 2 EV charger.
Antiques Roadshow Indianapolis Hour 3
An 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster; a 1974 George Nakashima "Kent Hall" floor lamp; a 1961 Ty Cobb-signed baseball.
The Great American Recipe A Test of the Best
In week four, the six remaining home cooks face two challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones; first, they must prepare one of the judges' recipes; then, with the return of the recipe swap, they put their own spin on each other's dishes.
Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday & Today
Exploring the history and culture of Egypt; climbing to the center of a pyramid in Cairo; the Sphinx; King Tut's gold; the fabled city of Alexandria; temples and hidden tombs of the pharaohs in Luxor.
Austin City Limits Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band 400 Unit present songs from "Weathervanes."
American Anthems What You're Here For
Singer Ruston Kelly writes a ballad for Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program that supports intellectually disabled adults.
David Holt's State of Music Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Paul Brown and Terri McMurray
Homemade music from Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Paul Brown and Terri McMurray.
Antiques Roadshow Indianapolis Hour 3
An 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster; a 1974 George Nakashima "Kent Hall" floor lamp; a 1961 Ty Cobb-signed baseball.
The Great American Recipe A Test of the Best
In week four, the six remaining home cooks face two challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones; first, they must prepare one of the judges' recipes; then, with the return of the recipe swap, they put their own spin on each other's dishes.
Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday & Today
Exploring the history and culture of Egypt; climbing to the center of a pyramid in Cairo; the Sphinx; King Tut's gold; the fabled city of Alexandria; temples and hidden tombs of the pharaohs in Luxor.
Austin City Limits Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band 400 Unit present songs from "Weathervanes."
American Anthems What You're Here For
Singer Ruston Kelly writes a ballad for Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program that supports intellectually disabled adults.
David Holt's State of Music Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Paul Brown and Terri McMurray
Homemade music from Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Paul Brown and Terri McMurray.
History Detectives Jackie Robinson All-Stars; Modoc Basket; Special Agent Five
A 1940s Jackie Robinson All-Stars scorecard; meaning of the name Toby, worked into the weave of a basket; why J. Edgar Hoover endorsed a radio script.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Alan allies with the Post Office in hopes that his friends can finally get justice.
Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece The Gift
A Nazi agent slips through the cracks; Martha travels to England and gets a shock; a Norwegian war hero meets a tragic fate.