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Antiques Roadshow
Tucson (Pt 3 of 3)

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW wraps up its trip to Tucson, Arizona, as host Mark Walberg and appraiser Colleene Fesko tour the Tucson Museum of Art, rounding up works of art depicting horses. At the Tucson Convention Center, crowds brave the 104-degree heat to bring in some cool objects, including a rare collection of 1956 Olympics memorabilia saved by the owner's father.
Monday, February 26, 8pm
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Great Performances Sting and the Music of John Dowland



Sting performs the music of 16th century English composer and court musician John Dowland.
Monday, February 26, 11pm
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NOVA
Treasures on the Sunken City

Few traces remain of Alexandria, once the capital of Egypt, which for centuries was the jewel of the Mediterranean, home of Cleopatra and Marc Anthony. Earthquakes turned the city to rubble and, along with one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Lighthouse, much of it sank into the sea. Now, NOVA dives below the surface to transport viewers into a watery graveyard of sunken archaeological treasures, including a giant sphinx from 30 B.C. Underwater photography combined with stunning computer graphics reveal the ancient wonders of this lost city.
Tuesday, February 27, 8pm
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Frontline
Secrets, Sources & Spin (Pt 3)

America's major network news divisions and daily newspapers are under siege, facing mounting pressure for profits from corporate owners, and growing challenges from cable television and the Internet, which are remaking the economics of the business and transforming the very definition of news.
Tuesday, February 27, 10pm
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Independent Lens
Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?

This film follows the 2004 Missouri Democratic primary to replace retiring former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt from inside the campaign of Jeff Smith, a 29- year-old part-time political science teacher at Washington University with zero name recognition and no money, who started a youth-oriented insurgent campaign that took on the political establishment.
Tuesday, February 27, 11pm
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America's Ballroom Challenge
(Pt 5 of 5)

It's the final showdown. Four champions compete across all four dance styles to see who will be named "America's Best." Dancers perform short and long programs, highlighting both mastery of their style and the creativity to go beyond it. In addition, the best cabaret couples showcase gravity-defying artistry.
Wednesday, February 28, 8pm & Encore Presentation Friday at 10pm
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The Rat Pack: A Conference of Cool

For a glittering five-year period Frank Sinatra and a group of Hollywood stars became the bad boys of fame - and the unofficial rulers of American society.
Wednesday, February 28, 9pm
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The San Joaquin Valley
Health and Human Services

The Valley's burgeoning population has created a tremendous strain on health and human service resources. Budgets and personnel are strained to the limit while many Valley residents still fail to receive adequate care. Discover how changes already implemented are helping to alter the landscape while innovative reforms are being proposed to meet the challenges. Part 2 of a four part series on the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley.
Thursday, March 1, 7 pm
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Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters

A music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters' career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group's friends in the music business, featuring all of their top hits.
Thursday, March 1, 8 pm


Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures

Performances by favorite members of the Musical Family, starting with the earliest days on the show. Segments from the first black and white program on July 2, 1955 to the last show on February 24, 1982.
Saturday, March 3, 7pm


Rod Stewart

The legendary rock `n' roller performs some of his best-known hits and newfound "Great American Songbook" classics at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London. The special gala concert features Stewart accompanied by the 60-piece BBC concert orchestra, the London Community Gospel Choir and his own band and backing singers.
Saturday, March 3, 9 pm


The Rolling Stones: Rock 'N' Roll Circus

The legendary concert extravaganza that marked the last performance of the original line-up of "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band": Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. Under the big-top and dressed in outrageous circus garb, The Rolling Stones are joined by an all-star musical cast: Jethro Tull, The Who, Marianne Faithfull, Taj Mahal, Yoko Ono and the ad-hoc, one-time only, super-group "The Dirty Mac" featuring John Lennon, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Mitch Mitchell.
Saturday, March 3, 11 pm


Great Performances Dance in America: Beyond the Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

This special follows the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during a pivotal period in its history, one that has the company venturing abroad as well as establishing new roots at home. The documentary marks a moment of both growth and reflection, as the troupe travels to Russia after an absence of nearly 20 years, moves into a state-of-the-art custom facility and creates a new ballet entitled Love Stories.
Sunday, March 4, 4:30 pm
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Tango: The Spirit of Argentina

Tango is a unique expression in music, song and dance, a local art form that blossomed to enchant and seduce the whole world. Produced on location in Buenos Aires in May 2004, this special displays the finest of Argentinean tango.
Sunday, March 4, 6 pm


Broadway's Best at Pops

Featuring the renowned conductors of the BOSTON POPS, Arthur Fiedler, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart, this program celebrates the POPS collaborations with all-star guest performers from Broadway, including Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Kristin Chenoweth, Sammy Davis, Jr, Bonnie and John Raitt, Bernadette Peters, Ben Vereen, Carol Channing, Gregory Hines, Barbara Cook, Audra McDonald, and many others.
Sunday, March 4, 7:30 pm


Best of Masterpiece Theatre

"The Best of Masterpiece Theatre," is hosted by Derek Jacobi ("I, Claudius") with appearances by such stars as Helen Mirren ("Prime Suspect"), Hugh Laurie ("Jeeves and Wooster"), Alex Kingston ("Moll Flanders"), Robson Green ("Reckless"), and many others, who share their favorite moments from the beloved PBS British drama series. The program counts down the top 12 favorite series titles from the past 35 years, based on results from a nationwide survey of Masterpiece Theatre viewers.
Sunday, March 4, 9 pm
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