Wednesday - February 2, 2000

9:00 pm

WYES 12 (PBS)

Culture Shock

The Devil's Music: 1920's Jazz examines the evolution of jazz from a radically new and socially unacceptable musical genre to its current status as a great American art form (repeats at 3:00 am)

Thursday - February 3, 2000

5:00 am	Bravo	Bravo Profiles	this profile follows Wynton Marsalis as he prepares for the recording of his epic work, "Blood on the Fields" at a studio in Manhattan; also features segments taped in New Orleans, with interviews from Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, pianist Eric Reed and others (rerun; repeats at 10:00 am)
9:00 pm	MTV	Celebrity Deathmatch	fantasy claymation fights featuring Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera; and Kenny G. vs. Flea
10:30 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox	performances by Clarence Johnson III, Daydreams & Curry, and Soul Remedy (see below for rerun schedule!)

Friday - February 4, 2000

6:30 pm

WDSU 6

Entertainment Tonight

featuring segments on Michael Jackson and Britney Spears

Saturday - February 5, 2000

11:00 am	WGN	Soul Train	scheduled guests include Kevon Edmonds, Ideal, and Cash Money Records rapper B.G.
6:30 pm	MTV	Celebrity Deathmatch	fantasy claymation fights featuring Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera; and Kenny G. vs. Flea
7:00 pm	TNN	Opry Backstage	guests include Sawyer Brown, Riders in the Sky, and Jimmy C. Newman (repeats at 10:00 pm)
7:30 pm	TNN	Grand Ole Opry Live	guests include Sawyer Brown, Riders in the Sky, and Jimmy C. Newman (repeats at 10:30 pm)
8:45 pm	AMC	Louis Prima: The Wildest	documentary on New Orleans-born trumpet player, singer, recording artist, showman and nightclub star Louis Prima; features performance clips of Prima with Keely Smith, and Sam Butera and the Witnesses (repeats at 2:45 am)
9:45 pm	AMC	Hey Boy! Hey Girl!	1959 musical stars Louis Prima, Keely Smith, and Sam Butera and the Witnesses; songs include "Oh Marie", "Autumn Leaves", "Hey Boy, Hey Girl", "When the Saints Go Marching In", "Fever", "Nitey Night", "A Banana Split for My Baby" and "You Are My Love" (repeats at 3:45 am)

Sunday - February 6, 2000

9:30 am	WNOL 38	Soul Train	scheduled guests include Kevon Edmonds, Ideal, and Cash Money Records rapper B.G.
2:30 pm	MTV	Celebrity Deathmatch	fantasy claymation fights featuring Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera; and Kenny G. vs. Flea
8:30 pm	BET	Tribute to Gospel Legends	Take a journey back into gospel music history as BET features gospel artists who have opened the doors for the various genres of gospel music today; features profiles of Mahalia Jackson, James Cleveland, Thomas Dorsey and Sam Cooke; hosted by Yolanda Adams (one hour; also airs on Bet On Jazz: the Jazz Channel)
11:30 pm	AMC	Hello, Dolly!	1969 musical starring Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau; cast also includes Louis Armstrong who performs a rousing rendition of the title tune (letterbox version)

Monday - February 7, 2000

9:00 pm	WYES 12 (PBS)	Duke Ellington's Washington	the rebuilding of Washington, D.C.'s U Street, an area that once attracted artistic giants such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald (repeats at 4:00 am)
3:00 am	VH1	Jazz: An Expression of Democracy	special "Millennium Evening" from the White House with hosts Wynton Marsalis and Marian McPartland, who talk about the impact Jazz has had on the American culture; includes a clip of Louis Armstrong performing "Dinah" and performances by Marsalis and McPartland; also features appearances by Dr. Billy Taylor, Diane Reeves, Al Gray, Nicholas Payton and Jon Faddis (originally aired 09/18/98)

Tuesday - February 8, 2000

7:00 pm

SHO

I Got The Hook Up

Two small-time scam artists, Black (played by Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; also features appearances by Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.

Thursday - February 10, 2000

4:00 am	Bravo	Bravo Profiles	this profile follows Wynton Marsalis as he prepares for the recording of his epic work, "Blood on the Fields" at a studio in Manhattan; also features segments taped in New Orleans, with interviews from Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, pianist Eric Reed and others
10:30 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox	scheduled performers include Coffee, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, and Myshkin (see below for rerun schedule!)

Friday - February 11, 2000

10:00 am	VH1	Storytellers	rock superstar Elton John performs and reveals the inspirations behind his songs; taped at the New Orleans House of Blues on 09/19/97 (popped-up version)
7:00 pm	History	History's Lost and Found	includes a segment featuring Louis Armstrong's personal reel-to-reel tape recordings, which included fights with his wife (repeats at 11:00 pm & 3:00 am)
11:00 pm	SHO	I Got The Hook Up	Two small-time scam artists, Black (played by Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; also features appearances by Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.
1:05 am	WDSU 6	Motown Live	scheduled guests include War; Macy Gray; Juvenile ("Back That Thang Up"); and Lil' Wayne ("Tha Block Is Hot"); finale features all performers on "Why Can't We Be Friends" (syndicated; check local listings)

Saturday - February 12, 2000

10:00 pm

VH1

Where Are They Now? - Bad Boys of Rock

series features updates on stars of the past; includes clips on Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dee Snyder, Gene Simmons, Ted Nugent, Donnie Wahlberg, Rob Halford, Pete Townsend, James Brown, Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry and Chuck Negron

Sunday - February 13, 2000

7:00 pm	WYES 12	Red Beans & Ricely Yours: Satchmo in New Orleans	one hour documentary profiling the social and musical influences of the New Orleans years on jazz legend Louis Armstrong; includes archival photos, film footage and recordings
7:00 pm	SHOW	It's Black Entertainment	Vanessa Williams hosts this documentary special that chronicles the most memorable musical performances by African-American performers in film over the past seventy years; included are interviews with luminaries like Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Smokey Robinson, Russell Simmons, Wynton Marsalis, and others
1:00 am	TCM	Cabin in the Sky	1942 musical was the debut of film director Vincente Minnelli and Hollywood's first general release of an all-star, all-black musical; cast includes Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, The Hall Johnson Choir and Louis Armstrong
1:35 am	WDSU 6	Motown Live	scheduled guests include War; Macy Gray; Juvenile ("Back That Thang Up"); and Lil' Wayne ("Tha Block Is Hot"); finale features all performers on "Why Can't We Be Friends" (syndicated; check local listings)

Monday - February 14, 2000

9:00 pm	Bravo	The Worlds of Harry Connick, Jr.	profile of pianist, composer and actor Harry Connick, Jr. features performance clips from his early days up to the present, and interviews with Branford, Wynton, and Ellis Marsalis; record producer Tracey Freeman, actors Sandra Bullock and Pete Postlethwaite; Harry's dad, Harry Connick, Sr., and Harry's wife, Jill Connick (repeats at 12:00 am)
10:00 pm	History	History's Lost and Found	includes a segment featuring Louis Armstrong's personal reel-to-reel tape recordings, which included fights with his wife (repeats at 2:00 am)

Tuesday - February 15, 2000

6:30 pm

VH1

Before They Were Rock Stars

features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, A.J. McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer and Jennifer Lopez

Wednesday - February 16, 2000

6:30 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars, Star Search	features clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Aaliyah, Alanis Morissette, Justin Randal, Britney Spears, Shanice and Tiffany
9:00 pm	SHOW	It's Black Entertainment	Vanessa Williams hosts this documentary special that chronicles the most memorable musical performances by African-American performers in film over the past seventy years; included are interviews with luminaries like Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Smokey Robinson, Russell Simmons, Wynton Marsalis, and others
3:00 am	TCM	The Last Waltz	1978 documentary on The Band's farewell concert directed by Martin Scorsese; also features Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, and many others

Thursday - February 17, 2000

7:45 pm	Disney	Britney Spears and Joey McIntyre In Concert	features singing sensations Britney Spears and Joey McIntyre performing in a specially taped concert event, along with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; the special was taped at Walt Disney World in August, 1999
9:00 pm	PBS	Ellis Marsalis: Jazz Is Spoken Here	1 hour special profiles Ellis Marsalis, the renowned pianist, influential teacher, inspirational role model, and father of distinguished musicians Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis; the program also offers outstanding musical performances; interviews with Branford, Wynton and Delfeayo, and with musicians and teachers Danny Barker, Donald Harrison and Kidd Jordan affirm Marsalis' message of musical and personal integrity (repeats at 1 am & 4 am)
10:30 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox	Special "Louisiana Jukebox" from OffBeat magazine's "Best of the Beat" awards; scheduled performers include Kim Prevost & Bill Solley, The Revealers, MuleBone, Wardell Quezergue's Big Band featuring Marva Wright and Deacon John and George Porter & His Runnin' Pardners (see below for rerun schedule!)

Friday - February 18, 2000

1:05 am

WDSU 6

Motown Live

scheduled guests include Rick James, United We Funk and Master P (syndicated; check local listings)

Saturday - February 19, 2000

10:00 am	Disney	Britney Spears and Joey McIntyre In Concert	features singing sensations Britney Spears and Joey McIntyre performing in a specially taped concert event, along with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; the special was taped at Walt Disney World in August, 1999
10:00 pm	WYES 12	Sessions at West 54th	features performances by The Neville Brothers and Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra,
11:00 pm	CNN	CNN World Beat	special on New Orleans & Louisiana music; with Louis Armstrong, Terence Blanchard, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Los Hombres Calientes, Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, The Funky Meters, The Neville Brothers, New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars, Nicholas Payton, Mem Shannon, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint; see program details (Part 1/2) show will repeat at 3:30 a.m.

Sunday - February 20, 2000

5:00 am	Bravo	The Worlds of Harry Connick, Jr.	profile of pianist, composer and actor Harry Connick, Jr. features performance clips from his early days up to the present, and interviews with Branford, Wynton, and Ellis Marsalis; record producer Tracey Freeman, actors Sandra Bullock and Pete Postlethwaite; Harry's dad, Harry Connick, Sr., and Harry's wife, Jill Connick (repeats at 12 pm & 6 pm)
2:30 pm	CNN	CNN World Beat	special on New Orleans & Louisiana music, with BeauSoleil, Eddie Bo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Sheryl Cormier, Dr. John, Rosie Ledet, Cyril Neville, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., Marc Savoy, and Terrance Simien; see program details (Part 2 of 2)
8:00 pm	NBC	Little Richard	2 hour made-for-TV film tells the story of legendary rock star Little Richard, beginning with his start as a gospel singer in the early '40s, to the height of his success in the mid 1950's, when he abruptly quit rock 'n' roll; while including many of the hits that made him famous, the film also focuses on Richard's personal life, including his relationship with his father
1:35 am	WDSU 6	Motown Live	scheduled guests include Rick James, United We Funk and Master P (syndicated; check local listings)

Monday - February 21, 2000

5:00 pm	VH1	100 Greatest Songs of Rock 'n' Roll	Hour 1 features No.'s 81-100; includes "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" by Jerry Lee Lewis, which was listed at No. 90
7:00 pm	VH1	100 Greatest Songs of Rock 'n' Roll	Hour 3 features No.'s 41-60; includes "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis, which was listed at No. 53
9:00 pm	Bravo	Bravo Profiles: Louis Armstrong	Spanning New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Hollywood and Europe and over 70 years of musical innovation, "Bravo Profiles: Louis Armstrong" is the rags to riches chronicle of jazz legend Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong; Armstrong was the first, and greatest "hipster" of his time and at the center of his appeal was his trumpet playing; among numerous other credits, Armstrong pioneered the musical idea of Swing, secured Jazz in American popular culture and charmed the world with his 1968 best-selling recording, "What a Wonderful World"; based on Armstrong's memoir, "The Negro Neighborhood," plus interviews and testimonies, "Bravo Profiles: Louis Armstrong" celebrates the 100th anniversary of the musician's birthday (repeats at midnight)

Tuesday - February 22, 2000

5:00 am

Bravo

Bravo Profiles: Louis Armstrong

exclusive profile of Louis Armstrong; see February 21st for detailed descrition (repeats at 10:00 am)

Wednesday - February 23, 2000

1:30 pm	MTV	FANatic	lucky fans get to interview their favorite stars; featuring Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears (rerun)
2:30 pm	MTV	Total Request Live - TRL Grammys	special two-hour edition of "TRL", with Grammy nominees Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Limp Bizkit, Christina Aguilera, Puff Daddy, Goo Goo Dolls, Destiny's Child, Tyrese and many others (repeats at midnight)
5:00 pm	VH1	Live At The Grammys	Grammy preview airs live from Los Angeles; hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, along with VH1 host Rebecca Rankin, Julie Moran and Shemar Moore.
7:00 pm	CBS	42nd Annual Grammy Awards	live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles; nominees with Louisiana ties include Britney Spears, Harry Connick, Jr., The Neville Brothers, Tim McGraw, Branford Marsalis, The Dukes of Dixieland and BeauSoleil; performers include Britney Spears, Diana Krall and George Benson with Erykah Badu, Santana, TLC, Elton John with The Backstreet Boys, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff; Ricky Martin, The Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Kid Rock, Whitney Houstonm, Marc Anthony, Sisqo, Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer, Pancho Sanchez, Chucho Valdez, Cheb Mami and Ibrahim Ferre

Thursday - February 24, 2000

6:30 am	MTV	Total Request Live - TRL Grammys	special two-hour edition of "TRL", with Grammy nominees Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Limp Bizkit, Christina Aguilera, Puff Daddy, Goo Goo Dolls, Destiny's Child, Tyrese and many others
10:30 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox	Special "Louisiana Jukebox" from Putumayo World Music's CD Release Party; performers include Eddie Bo, Rosie Ledet, and Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters featuring Cyril Neville; (see below for LA Jukebox rerun schedule!)

Friday - February 25, 2000

10:00 am

MTV

Total Request Live - TRL Grammys

special two-hour edition of "TRL", with Grammy nominees Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Limp Bizkit, Christina Aguilera, Puff Daddy, Goo Goo Dolls, Destiny's Child, Tyrese and many others

Saturday - February 26, 2000

9:30 am	CMT	Face The Music	country music stars take about the making of their videos; featuring Trace Adkins, Lisa Angelle, Bill Engvall, Clay Walker, Lee Ann Womack, Dwight Yoakam
11:00 am	WGN	Soul Train	with guests Juvenile, Ginuwine, and Amel

Sunday - February 27, 2000

5:00 am	Bravo	Bravo Profiles: Louis Armstrong	exclusive profile of Louis Armstrong; see February 21st for detailed descrition (repeats at 6:00 pm)
9:30 am	WNOL	Soul Train	with guests Juvenile, Genuwine, and Amel
4:30 pm	CMT	Face The Music	country music stars take about the making of their videos; featuring Trace Adkins, Lisa Angelle, Bill Engvall, Clay Walker, Lee Ann Womack, Dwight Yoakam

Monday - February 28, 2000

10:00 pm

BET

Wynton Marsalis: An Intimate Look

spend a special hour with Wynton Marsalis as the artist discusses his influences and the music that has made him famous (1 hour; also airs on Bet On Jazz: the Jazz Channel)