Sunday - January 1, 2012 |
5:00 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 |
8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Along Lake Pontchartrain |
crabbing on the seawall, dining at Bruning's and Fitzgerald's, riding the Zephyr at Pontchartrain Beach, and more; with comments from Dr. John , Chef John Besh , Carlton Dufrechou, Eddie L. Sapir, Deacon John Moore , Frank Davis and others |
10:00 pm |
Encore Love |
Hello, Dolly! (1969) |
Jerry Herman musical starring Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau; cast also includes Louis Armstrong , who performs a rousing rendition of the title tune with Streisand (watch Satchmo and Streisand on YouTube) - see more air dates |
Sunday - January 15, 2012 |
12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Along Lake Pontchartrain |
crabbing on the seawall, dining at Bruning's and Fitzgerald's, riding the Zephyr at Pontchartrain Beach, and more; with comments from Dr. John , Chef John Besh , Carlton Dufrechou, Eddie L. Sapir, Deacon John Moore , Frank Davis and others |
8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans in the 60s |
documentary on a pivotal decade in the city's history; features New Orleans during a snowstorm, Hurricanes Betsy and Camille, President Kennedy during a 1962 visit to the city, Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans, the first Endymion and Bacchus parades, the Vieux Carre Riverfront Expressway controversy, how the Saints football team got its name, and a glimpse of the Beatles at City Park Stadium; interviews include Ruby Bridges, Warren Bell, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint |
Sunday - January 22, 2012 |
12:00 pm |
TCM |
The Glenn Miller Story (1954) |
film bio of bandleader Glenn Miller; cast includes Gene Krupa, Louis Armstrong , Barney Bigard , Arvell Shaw, Cozy Cole, Trummy Young, Frances Langford and Nino Tempo |
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) |
2:30 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Fats Domino - Walkin' Back To New Orleans |
a chronicle of Fats Domino 's triumphant return to the stage after Hurricane Katrina flooding devastated his New Orleans home; performances include "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That A Shame," and "Blue Monday"; interviews include Fats, plus Irma Thomas , Dr. John , Allen Toussaint , Robert Plant and Randy Newman (episode repeats at 2:30 am) |
11:30 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 |
Sunday - January 29, 2012 |
12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
New Orleans in the 60s |
documentary on a pivotal decade in the city's history; features New Orleans during a snowstorm, Hurricanes Betsy and Camille, President Kennedy during a 1962 visit to the city, Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans, the first Endymion and Bacchus parades, the Vieux Carre Riverfront Expressway controversy, how the Saints football team got its name, and a glimpse of the Beatles at City Park Stadium; interviews include Ruby Bridges, Warren Bell, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint |
10:00 pm |
BET |
UNCF: An Evening of Stars |
annual fundraiser for United Negro College Fund, with Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Ledisi , and Miguel |
Monday - January 30, 2012 |
8:00 pm |
TRAV |
Bizarre Foods America with Andrew Zimmern - New Orleans |
Andrew makes a trip to the Big Easy where the food and the culture are a mix of Southern tradition and modern influence; includes a segment with trumpeter Kermit Ruffins , and clips from a second line with To Be Continued Brass Band (photos) - repeats at 11:00pm |
10:00 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) |