| Wednesday - July 21, 2010 |
| 5:00 pm |
TCM |
The Cincinnati Kid (1965) |
Steve McQueen plays a cardsharp who challenges the New Orleans stud poker king (Edward G. Robinson) to the game of the century in this winner-take-all classic; Ann-Margret & Cab Calloway also star; look for several local jazz scenes, e.g. Eureka Brass Band, Olympia Brass Band, Preservation Hall w/ Sweet Emma Barrett, George Lewis, Punch Miller, etc. |
| 7:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Tavis Smiley Reports |
"New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long" - as the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Tavis Smiley Reports visits New Orleans, capturing the mood and spirit of the city’s courageous residents five years after the levees failed in the wake of Katrina; with Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, John Goodman, Wendell Pierce, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun, Lenny Kravitz, John Besh (premiere) |
| Saturday - July 24, 2010 |
| 9:00 pm |
PBS |
Austin City Limits |
legendary New Orleans musician, songwriter, producer Allen Toussaint hits the ACL stage with songs from his latest LP, The Bright Mississippi, plus classic hits like "Southern Nights" (check local listings)
- watch this episode online at pbs.org |
| 9:00 pm |
TCM |
Cabin in the Sky (1943) |
debut of film director Vincente Minnelli and Hollywood's first general release of an all-star, all-black musical; with Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong (see film soundtrack) |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
The Uptown That Was |
memories of Uptown New Orleans are recalled by local notables; with Anne Rice, Deacon John, artist George Schmidt, historian Jack Stewart, society columnist Nell Nolan,singer Irma Thomas, cookbook author Sylvia Gerson, Audubon Institute's Ron Forman, LA Senate President John Hainkel, Councilman Oliver Thomas |
| Sunday - July 25, 2010 |
| 12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans That Was |
nostalgic look back at Pontchartrain Beach, New Basin Canal, old Canal Street streetcars, Claiborne Avenue, etc; includes interview with Allen Toussaint, old Mardi Gras Indian clips, and more (rerun) |
| 8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Growing Up in New Orleans |
one-hour WYES documentary looks back at some of New Orleans childhood experiences during the 1950s and 60s;sSharing their childhood memories are Gayle and Bryan Batt, Dr. John, Ricky Graham, Leah Chase, Frankie Ford, "Deacon John" Moore, Tom Fitzmorris, Charmaine Neville, Millie Ball, Keith Marshall and many other notable New Orleanians |
| 10:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Tavis Smiley Reports |
"New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long" - as the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Tavis Smiley Reports visits New Orleans, capturing the mood and spirit of the city’s courageous residents five years after the levees failed in the wake of Katrina; with Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, John Goodman, Wendell Pierce, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun, Lenny Kravitz, John Besh (rerun) |
| Friday - July 30, 2010 |
| 7:00 pm |
TCM |
Let the Good Times Roll (1973) |
1973 concert film with footage from Richard Nader's Rock and Roll Revival shows and archival clips from the 1950's; with Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, Danny & the Juniors, Bill Haley, Fats Domino, The Shirelles, The Coasters, The 5 Satins, Bo Diddly, Little Richard |
| 9:00 pm |
TCM |
Elvis on Tour (1972) |
extensive concert footage highlights this documentary about the King's touring in the early 1970s; with Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glenn D. Hardin, J.D. Sumner and others |
| 10:35 pm |
CBS |
Late Show with David Letterman |
singer Madonna; musical guest Harry Connick Jr. (rerun from 09/30/09) |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Bourbon Street: The Neon Strip (1993) |
a look at the infamous street starting with its noble birth to its more earthy existence today; performance clips include Papa Celestin, Sharkey Bonano, Al Hirt and Chris Owens; interview clips include Danny Barker, Al Hirt, Chris Owens, and Lindy Boggs |
