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Monday, May 12, 7 pm

Antiques Roadshow Las Vegas, NV (pt 1 of 3)

Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowery reveal that the artistry - and value - of vintage magic posters is no illusion. Appraisers at the Las Vegas Convention Center don't need sleight-of-hand techniques to pull amazing discoveries out of the crowd, including drawings by the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie.
Monday, May 12, 8 pm

Explores Roosevelt's family background and education, looking for clues to the coddled rich child's ascent to political success. The program follows him from his very first run for political office as New York state senator through his years in Washington as assistant secretary of the navy. The second segment, "Fear Itself," begins with Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 39 and follows his relentless struggle to rehabilitate his body and his seemingly moribund political career, and to teach himself to appear to walk.
Monday, May 12, 9 pm

Art of Gardening

John Pape hosts KVPT’s weekly gardening program.
Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 pm

Nova
A Walk to Beautiful

The stories of five Ethiopian women who have been devastated by obstetric fistula, a common aftermath of neglected childbirth. Affecting over two million women worldwide, this horrific injury leaves victims incontinent, often suffering nerve damage and in some cases unable to bear children again. Rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, these women are often left to spend the rest of their lives alone, isolated and ashamed -- unless they can get help.
Tuesday, May 13, 8 pm

Nova
Deadly Ascent

Alaska's Mount McKinley, commonly referred to as Denali, is the highest and coldest peak in North America, and one of the deadliest mountains on earth. Each year more than 1,000 people attempt to summit it, many never to return alive. Now, as a new season dawns on the mountain, a team of doctors, rescuers, world-class mountaineers, military special forces and an astronaut, returns to save lives and, using themselves as subjects, decipher the deaths on Denali.
Tuesday, May 13, 9 pm

As darkness fell on May 10, 1996, a fast moving storm of unimaginable ferocity trapped three climbing teams high on the slopes of Mount Everest. World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears, who aided the rescue efforts back in 1996, now returns to Everest to tell the fuller story of what really happened on that legendary climb.
Tuesday, May 13, 10 pm

Hey Kids, Let's Cook! features children ranging in age from 6 to 14 who learn the tricks of the trade from foods and nutrition teacher Kathy Powers. Each week features a different original recipe that children can learn to make themselves.
Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 pm
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Secrets of the Dead
Sinking Atlantis

Five thousand years ago the Minoans, Europe's first great civilization, flourished on the island of Crete. Yet in their heyday, the Minoans were wiped from the pages of history. The cause of their downfall has remained one of the foremost mysteries of the ancient world, until now.
Wednesday, May 14, 8 pm

Adirondacks

The Adirondack Park sprawls across six million acres in Upstate New York. The story of the Adirondacks is told through a series of passionate characters, each with a distinct perspective. Through their stories "The Adirondacks" explores this remarkable region and reveals a delicate and dynamic relationship between progress and preservation.
Wednesday, May 14, 9 pm

0 to 5 in 30 Minutes!

0 to 5 in 30 Minutes! offers a treasure trove of advice, tips and resources for parents and caregivers of young children.
Thursday, May 15, 7:30 pm

Sandwiches That You Will Like

Sandwiches are just one of the great American foods. From peanut butter & jelly to Italian hoagies and Texas barbecue on a bun, these simple, tasty stacks of assorted breads and fillings are one of the main fuels of Americans across the country. And in an age of ever expanding national franchises, there are still many unusual little restaurants and stands that serve unique, locally famous sandwiches that help preserve some our country's regional charms.
Thursday, May 15, 10 pm

Valley Press

Jim Tucker hosts KVPT’s long-running public affairs program
Friday, May 16, 7:30 pm

American Masters Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character

America in the 1960s and 70s was in turmoil. But at 10 o'clock every Saturday night, in dorms and dens, in living rooms and bedrooms across the country, Americans watched "The Carol Burnett Show." For 11 years, the wacky performer won -- and sometimes broke -- our hearts with her edgy, always sympathetic, characters.
Friday, May 16, 10:30 pm

Globe Trekker
Venice City Guide

Justine Shapiro takes in the city's landmarks nestled along the Grand Canal - the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square and Basilica. She cheers on the racers at the Regata Storica, an historic gondola competition full of pomp and circumstance. She walks the red carpet at Venice's Film Festival, views the art at the city's Biennale Festival and enjoys medieval festivals on the mainland in Monselice and Asolo.
Saturday, May 17, 11 pm

Austin City Limits
The Decemberists/ Explosions in the Sky

Indie rock stars the Decemberists showcase their latest album, The Crane Wife, and its distinctive storytelling with their AUSTIN CITY LIMITS debut. Best known for scoring the film Friday Night Lights, instrumental quartet Explosions in the Sky affirms its power as a live act with tunes from its newest disk, All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone.
Saturday, May 17, 12 am

A Hot Dog Program

This documentary is an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular food. From Fairfield, Connecticut, to Los Angeles, California, the program visits some of the nation's coolest hot dog places, taking viewers inside a giant hot dog-shaped building, stopping at some crazy late-night stands and looking at how hot dogs are made.
Sunday, May 18, 12 pm

Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms, Late Night, Variety, Game Shows

The four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium. The program features interviews with legendary stars, including Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Art Linkletter, Andy Griffith, Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Jim Nabors, Marlo Thomas, Jonathan Winters, Ed McMahon and Merv Griffin. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today.
Sunday, May 18, 4-8 pm

Nature
Rhinoceros

Millions of rhinos once roamed the Earth. There were hundreds of species of all shapes and sizes. But today, the rhinoceros is one of the planet's rarest animals, with three of its species on the brink of extinction. The program follows a team of experts who are working to protect rhinos from poachers -- relocating them to better habitats and breeding them in captivity.
Sunday, May 18, 8 pm

Masterpiece Classics
Cranford (Pt 3 of 3)

In episode three, Matty suffers great disappointment and, in a nostalgic mood one evening, decides to confide in Mary about Mr. Holbrook. The mention of India prompts Mary to write to Major Gordon to tell him that Jessie regrets her decision not to marry him. Also, Dr. Harrison visits the Rectory and formally asks the Reverend Hutton for permission to court Sophy. Meanwhile, Miss Pole invites the ladies of the town to a secret meeting to discuss Matty's crisis. United in their love for Matty, they decide to help her financially.
Sunday, May 18, 9 pm