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| Monday - September 5, 2011 | |||
| 7:00 pm | TRAV | Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - "Cajun Country" | Tony travels to New Orleans, then into Cajun Country (photos) to find what sets the bayou culture apart from the mainland; w/ appearances by Wendell Pierce, Lolis Elie, David Simon, Linzay Young , Joel Savoy, Ryan Brunet, Chris Segura, Red Stick Ramblers (rerun) |
| Friday - September 9, 2011 | |||
| 9:00 pm | WYES 12 | Great Performances | Harry Connick Jr. in Concert on Broadway - highlights from Harry Connick, Jr.'s performances at Neil Simon Theatre (taped in July 2010); more info |
| Sunday - September 11, 2011 | |||
| 12:00 pm | WYES 12 | Jefferson Parish Stories | WYES production explores the diversity of the people and places that give the parish its distinct personality; with actress Becky Allen and her mom Myrtis Butzman, "seafood king" Al Scramuzza, Aaron Broussard, singer Frankie Ford, newsman Alec Gifford, and TV producer Marcia Kavanaugh; Ronnie Virgets narrates (rerun) |
| Wednesday - September 14, 2011 | |||
| 11:35 pm | NBC | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Greg Kinnear, Bear Grylls and musical guest Neon Indian; Trombone Shorty sits in with The Roots |
| Saturday - September 17, 2011 | |||
| 7:00 pm | WLAE 32 | Allen Toussaint: The Soul of New Orleans | legendary New Orleans R&B pianist, songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint performs at Detroit's Music Hall, and discusses growing up in New Orleans and the city's musical heritage; somgs include "Java," "Certain Girl," "Mother-in-Law," "Fortune Teller," "Working in a Coal Mine" and "Get Out of My Life Woman" - taped in 2008 - watch video clip |
| Sunday - September 18, 2011 | |||
| 5:00 am | SUND | Ashes of American Flags | film takes you behind the scenes of Wilco's 2008 US tour; filmed at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Tipitina's in New Orleans, Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, The Ryman in Nashville, and the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC; in offstage clips, bassist John Stirratt recounts growing up outside New Orleans and his family's musical history |
| 7:00 pm | FOX | 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards | nominees for "Outstanding Music Direction" include Harry Connick Jr. for the PBS Great Performances special "Harry Connick, Jr.: In Concert on Broadway"; Spike Lee's HBO special "If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise" is nominated in two categories |
| 11:00 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; sharing 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 |
| Monday - September 19, 2011 | |||
| 3:00 pm | WDSU | Ellen DeGeneres Show | for the first time ever Ellen has a celebrity co-host, Harry Connick Jr.; plus, Ellen will be joined by some of the night's big Emmy winners (check local listimgs!) |
| 11:00 pm | WYES 12 | A World's Fair to Remember (2003) | documentary on the Louisiana World Exposition held in New Orleans in 1984; includes an interview with Deacon John Moore and clips of Tuts Washington |
| Tuesday - September 20, 2011 | |||
| 8:00 pm | ABC | Dancing with the Stars - The Results Show | musical performances by Harry Connick Jr. and LMFAO; Connick will perform "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" from his upcoming Broadway musical of the same title |
| 11:37 pm | CBS | Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | guests include actor/musician Harry Connick Jr. and actress Kathryn Hahn |
| Thursday - September 22, 2011 | |||
| 7:00 am | NBC | Today Show | Harry Connick Jr. talks about his film, "Dolphin Tale" (airs in the 10am - 11am segment) |
| Saturday - September 24, 2011 | |||
| 2:00 pm | WYES 12 | Italian New Orleans | the contributions of Italian-Americans to the Crescent City, from the community's beginnings in the 18th century to the present, and their influence on politics, commerce, religion, music and food of New Orleans; includes a segment on Original Dixieland Jazz Band founder Nick LaRocca |
| 9:00 pm | GAC | Day Jobs - "Trace Adkins - Roughneck" | series has country music stars returning for a day of work at jobs they held before they were famous; first episode features Louisiana native Trace Adkins, who once worked on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico |
| Sunday - September 25, 2011 | |||
| 9:00 pm | BET | UNCF An Evening of Stars 2011 | performers include Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Ambrosius, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild and Miguel; taped August 14th |
| 11:00 pm | WYES 12 | The French Quarter That Was | documentary covers everything from the heyday of Bourbon St. nightlife to the history of the muffuletta; Pete Fountain, Al Belletto, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Dr. John, and others reminisce about entertainment in the Quarter in the 50's; also: French Market hot spots like Morning Call & Cafe du Monde; Angelo Brocato III; Terry Flettrich Rohe along with Bob and Jan Carr discuss raising a family in the French Quarter; also featured are the personalities, e.g. "Evangeline the Oyster Girl" and Ruthie the Duck Girl |
| Monday - September 26, 2011 | |||
| 8:10 am | Starz In Black | New Orleans Music in Exile (2006) | documentary follows Big Easy musicians shortly after Hurricane Katrina; with Theresa Andersson, Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Monk Boudreaux, Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, ReBirth Brass Band, The Iguanas, Papa Mali, World Leader Pretend, Papa Grows Funk, Jon Cleary, Cowboy Mouth & Beatinpath; read more about the film here |
| Tuesday - September 27, 2011 | |||
| 11:37 pm | CBS | Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | actress Mary Lynn Rajskub; author Jackie Collins; music by Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue |
| Wednesday - September 28, 2011 | |||
| 10:35 pm | CBS | Late Show with David Letterman | talk show host Anderson Cooper; actor Nick Offerman; musical guest The Knux |
| Thursday - September 29, 2011 | |||
| 2:00 pm | TCM | Jammin' The Blues (1944) | in this film short, prominent jazz musicans of the 40's get together for a rare filming of a jam session; with Lester Young, Marie Bryant, George 'Red' Callender, Illinois Jacquet, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Big Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage |
| 11:00 pm | ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Matt Stone & Trey Parker; Jessica Capshaw; musical guest Givers |
| Friday - September 30, 2011 | |||
| 9:00 pm | PBS / WYES | Great Performances | "Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk - A Celebration of New Orleans Blues" - the versatile British actor showcases his musical side in a special filmed in New Orleans; w/ guests Tom Jones, Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas; footage also includes a visit to Euclid Records to check out their vinyl LP's |
