8:00 am |
Travel |
Travelers: New Orleans |
The Big Easy, Crescent City, N'awlins - whatever the name, New Orleans is one of the most distinctive of American cities; learn what makes this town tick by exploring voodoo, zydeco dancing and the world-famous Bourbon Street night life |
3:00 pm |
TMC |
Scorchers |
1992 drama film shot in Louisiana's bayou country; features an appearance by Cajun band Mamou, who are also featured on the soundtrack (repeats at 2:35 am) |
10:30 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Live |
performances from the past season featuring Sonny Landreth, Coco Robicheaux, Balfa Toujours, Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Ricki Comeaux, Sam Broussard, The Air Force Jazz Ensemble, and Blessed (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Live rerun schedule!) |
11:00 pm |
Comedy Central |
Saturday Night Live |
musical guest Lucinda Williams performs "Can't Let Go" and "Too Cool To Be Forgotten" (originally aired on 02/20/99) |
9:30 am |
Fox Family |
Total Access 24/7 |
get up close and personal with singing sensation Britney Spears as she travels to London for her first international tour |
7:00 pm |
WNOL 38 |
The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards |
Awards show taped on 02/28 in Los Angeles; nominees include rapper Mystikal (in the Best Video category for "Shake Ya Ass"); performers include Jay-Z, Sisqo (with Kelly Price & Gerald Levert), Nelly, Carl Thomas, Destiny's Child, Jagged Edge, Jill Scott, Mya, Mystikal ("Danger"), and Yolanda Adams |
1:00 am |
WDSU 6 |
Source: All Access |
segments featuring Jermaine Dupri, Trina, Master P, and Ice-T |
10:30 am |
BET |
106 & Park |
with guests Silkk the Shocker and Trina (rerun) |
7:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Legends of New Orleans: The Music of Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers |
WYES produced special celebrates three of New Orleans' finest R&B performers (and Grammy winners) - Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers; Ed Bradley hosts the program, taped at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; show also features commentary from legendary record producer Cosimo Matassa; Toussaint performs medleys of his classic hits, including "A Certain Girl," "Mother In-Law," "Fortune Teller," "Working in a Coal Mine," "All These Things" and "Pain in My Heart." plus Bonnie Raitt joins him on "What Is Success"; Dr. John performs "Right Place Wrong Time"; "Going Back to New Orleans" and "Candy"; the Neville's perform their classics "Fire on the Bayou" and "Tipitina," along with Aaron Neville's spectacular rendition of Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" (90 minutes; show repeats at 10:00 pm, 1:00 am, and 4:00 am) |
8:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Night In New Orleans |
one hour, WYES-produced special offers viewers a rare performance by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, taped live at Preservation Hall in New Orleans; set consists of "Panama Rag", "Mama Don't Allow It", "Basin Street Blues", "Tiger Rag", "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", and "When The Saints Go Marchin' In"; Hall band members are Ben Jaffe, David Grillier, Joe Lastie Jr., Rickie Monie, Frank Demond, Wendell Brunious, and (92 year old) Narvin Kimball (repeats at 11:30 pm and 2:30 am) |
1:06 am |
WGNO / ABC |
Politically Incorrect |
guest panelists include country singer Trace Adkins |
10:00 am |
TMC |
Scorchers |
1992 drama film shot in Louisiana's bayou country; features an appearance by Cajun band Mamou, who are also featured on the soundtrack |
3:00 pm |
BET |
Rap City: Tha Bassment |
with guest Silkk the Shocker |
4:00 pm |
Fox Family |
Total Access 24/7 |
get up close and personal with singing sensation Britney Spears as she travels to London for her first international tour |
5:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection Dizzy Gillespie |
profile of jazz trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie includes archival footage of Gillespie with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and others |
7:00 pm |
FOX |
32nd Annual NAACP Image Awards |
winners include Aaron Neville, in the "Outstanding Gospel Artist - Traditional" category (for "Mary, Don't You Weep"); taped March 1st and 3rd |
8:30 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Louisiana Legends |
His brilliant compositions have been covered by everyone from Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass to Robert Palmer and Bonnie Raitt; Allen Toussaint's stature as a New Orleans musical giant endures; watch this Louisiana Legend and learn more about the man behind the music (rerun) |
11:00 pm |
VH1 |
Rock Show |
guest appearance by rock group Pantera |
2:35 am |
NBC |
Tonight Show With Jay Leno |
musical guest: rappers Joe & Mystikal (repeat of show from March 2nd) |
10:30 am |
A&E |
Travels With Harry |
Harry Smith travels to New Orleans and meets Big Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana (former Big Chief of the Yellow Pocahontas Mardi Gras Indian tribe), for whom Mardi Gras means hard work, artistry, and tradition |
7:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Legends of New Orleans: The Music of Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers |
WYES produced special celebrates three of New Orleans' finest R&B performers (and Grammy winners) - Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers; Ed Bradley hosts the program, taped at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; show also features commentary from legendary record producer Cosimo Matassa; Toussaint performs medleys of his classic hits, including "A Certain Girl," "Mother In-Law," "Fortune Teller," "Working in a Coal Mine," "All These Things" and "Pain in My Heart." plus Bonnie Raitt joins him on "What Is Success"; Dr. John performs "Right Place Wrong Time"; "Going Back to New Orleans" and "Candy"; the Neville's perform their classics "Fire on the Bayou" and "Tipitina," along with Aaron Neville's spectacular rendition of Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" (90 minutes) |
7:45 am |
TMC |
Scorchers |
1992 drama film shot in Louisiana's bayou country; features an appearance by Cajun band Mamou, who are also featured on the soundtrack (repeats at 2:35 am) |
5:00 pm |
BET On Jazz |
Montreal Jazz Festival |
acoustic performance by Zachary Richard recorded in Montreal (repeats at 3:00 am) |
5:30 pm |
Much Music USA |
Spotlight |
30 minute profile of singer Britney Spears (repeats at 10:30 pm) |
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) |
6:00 am |
BET On Jazz |
Jazz Box |
performance by the Brian Blade Fellowship recorded in Montreal (repeats at 6:00 pm) |
11:00 am |
VH1 |
100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll |
hour one (#81 to #100) includes Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Fats Domino, who was ranked #97 |
10:00 am |
WNOL 38 |
Soul Train |
scheduled guests include Mystikal, Pru and Sunday |
4:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection Louis Armstrong |
profile of jazz musician Louis Armstrong (rerun) |
7:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Italian New Orleans |
documentary details the contribution of Italian-Americans to the Crescent City -- from the community's early beginnings in the 18th century to the present, and their powerful influence on the commerce, politics, religion, music and food of New Orleans; includes a segment on Original Dixieland Jazz Band founder Nick LaRocca (repeats at 10:30 pm) |
10:00 am |
WVUE 8 |
Rosie O'Donnell Show |
"South Pacific Hour" with guests Glenn Close, Robert Pastorelli, and Harry Connick, Jr. |
11:00 am |
BET On Jazz |
Not Just Jazz |
"Timex All-Star Jazz Show" - 1958 TV special featuring Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars, Lionel Hampton, Bob Crosby, Gene Krupa, Chico Hamilton and others (repeats at 10:00 pm) |
11:30 am |
TMC |
Scorchers |
1992 drama film shot in Louisiana's bayou country; features an appearance by Cajun band Mamou, who are also featured on the soundtrack (repeats at 2:35 am) |
6:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Against the Tide: Story of the Cajun People |
documentary tells the story of how the French immigrants who landed in Nova Scotia in 1604 eventually became the Cajuns who live in present day Louisiana; narrated by musician Zachary Richard, its the epic story of triumph and tragedy played out over the last 4 centuries (rerun; repeats at 10:00 pm and 1:30 am) |
8:00 pm |
BET |
BET's Journeys in Black: Master P |
in depth profile of rap superstar Master P; includes a rare look inside Master P's much-heralded No Limit media empire, which has evolved beyond music to also include sports management, film production, real estate development and retail clothing endeavors (rerun) |
10:35 pm |
CBS |
Late Show with David Letterman |
musical guest: Paul Simon; 2001 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Johnnie Johnson and James Burton sit in with Paul Shaffer & The CBS Orchestra |
5:30 am |
BET On Jazz |
Ad-Lib |
performance by Linda Hopkins and Paul Smith (taped in the 70's) |
1:00 pm |
WNOL 38 |
Access Hollywood |
actress Kate Hudson; more on Britney Spears upcoming Pepsi commercial; Michael Jackson, Aerosmith and Ritchie Valens are inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame |
8:00 pm |
VH1 |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2001 |
coverage of the 2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and "Class of 2001" concert taped on March 19 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City; this year's inductees include legendary guitarist, sideman, session player and Shreveport, LA native James Burton; here's the full list of inductees for 2001 and a list of all Hall of Fame members from Louisiana (150 minutes; repeats at 10:30 pm) |
10:30 pm |
CMT |
Face The Music |
uncover behind-the-scenes stories and secrets from the sets of your favorite country videos; this episode features Andy Griggs and Clint Black |
7:00 pm |
NBC |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
scheduled guests include Harry Connick, Jr. |
12:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood |
musician Queen Ida performs Zydeco music (rerun) |
1:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood |
musician Queen Ida performs Zydeco music (rerun) |
4:00 pm |
VH1 |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2001 |
coverage of the 2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and "Class of 2001" concert taped on March 19 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City; this year's inductees include legendary guitarist, sideman, session player and Shreveport, LA native James Burton; here's the full list of inductees for 2001 and a list of all Hall of Fame members from Louisiana (150 minutes) |
5:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection Dizzy Gillespie |
profile of jazz trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie includes archival footage of Gillespie with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and others |
7:00 pm |
BRAVO |
The Apostle |
Robert Duvall plays a volatile Pentecostal minister in this 1997 drama; filming locations included Lafayette, Lousiana; features appearances by Hunter Hayes, gospel singer Ruby Terry, and late cornet player Harold Potier, Sr. (repeats at 11:30 pm) |
10:30 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Live |
performances by Basin Street Records recording artist Irvin Mayfield, 93 year old pianist Al Broussard, and singer / songwriter Fred Clark (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Live rerun schedule!) |
12:00 pm |
BRAVO |
The Apostle |
Robert Duvall plays a volatile Pentecostal minister in this 1997 drama; filming locations included Lafayette, Lousiana; features appearances by Hunter Hayes, gospel singer Ruby Terry, and late cornet player Harold Potier, Sr. |
12:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood |
Queen Ida's visit to the Neighborhood continues (rerun) |
1:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood |
Queen Ida's visit to the Neighborhood continues (rerun) |
1:00 pm |
VH1 |
Behind The Music: Jerry Lee Lewis |
a look at Jerry Lee Lewis including his humble Louisiana beginnings, his recording days at Sun Records in Memphis, and his relationship with his country and rock 'n' roll contemporaries, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis; on the personal side, we hear about the death of two of his sons, his five failed marriages (which includes his thirteen year relationship with Myra Gale - his second cousin whom he married in 1958 when he was 22 and she was 13 years old) and his long-time pill addiction (rerun) |
3:00 pm |
BET |
Rap City |
rapper Silkk the Shocker visits Rap City |
8:30 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Louisiana Legends |
a fixture on the American cultural scene, Wynton Marsalis has brought jazz back to center stage in the U.S.A. through his relentless work ethic and drive; he is also a distinguished classical performer whose many recordings have been an important aspect of his career since it began; see what he has to say about growing up in New Orleans and being a musician (rerun) |
9:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Italian New Orleans |
documentary details the contribution of Italian-Americans to the Crescent City -- from the community's early beginnings in the 18th century to the present, and their powerful influence on the commerce, politics, religion, music and food of New Orleans; includes a segment on Original Dixieland Jazz Band founder Nick LaRocca |
10:00 am |
MTV |
Say What? Karaoke |
rap star Silkk the Shocker and others judge karaoke singers at MTV's Spring Break bash (repeats at 2:00 am Sunday morning) |
5:00 pm |
VH1 |
Blues Brothers 2000 |
1998 musical comedy stars Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, B.B. King and Erykah Badu; also features appearances by Dr. John and Lonnie Brooks |
7:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Ken Burns "Jazz" |
Episode 1: "Gumbo" - Jazz is born in the unique musical and social cauldron of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century; features segments on Buddy Bolden, Freddie Keppard, Jelly Roll Morton, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Sidney Bechet and Louis Armstrong, plus commentary by Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Doc Cheatham, and others |
8:00 pm |
VH1 |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2001 |
coverage of the 2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and "Class of 2001" concert taped on March 19 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City; this year's inductees include legendary guitarist, sideman, session player and Shreveport, LA native James Burton; here's the full list of inductees for 2001 and a list of all Hall of Fame members from Louisiana (150 minutes) |
8:30 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Frame After Frame: the Images of Herman Leonard |
The story of one of America's most gifted photographers, Herman Leonard: his rise and fall, and his ultimate recognition as one of the best in his field; the soundtrack features the great musicians he captured on film, including Count Basie, Miles Davis, and Sarah Vaughn; narrated by Tony Bennett |
11:35 pm |
WVUE 8 |
Modern Buzz |
Modern Buzz plays requested videos, plus Fuel performs live |
3:00 pm |
TNN |
Honkytonk Man |
Clint Eastwood produced, directed and starred in this 1982 drama about an alcoholic country singer who wants to make it to the Grand Ole Opry before he dies of leukemia; cast includes New Orleans Jazz/R&B vocalist Linda Hopkins, plus David Frizzell, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Merle Travis and Porter Wagoner |
7:00 pm |
ABC |
South Pacific |
ABC's remake of Rodgers and Hammerstein's acclaimed musical stars Glenn Close, Harry Connick, Jr., Robert Pastorelli, Rade Sherbedgia and Jack Thompson (world premiere; 3 hours; see press photo) |
11:00 pm |
Comedy Central |
Saturday Night Live |
host and musical guest Britney Spears performs in skits and sings "Oops! ... I Did It Again" and "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" (originally aired on May 13, 2000) |
1:00 am |
Comedy Central |
Saturday Night Live |
musical guest Wynton Marsalis performs "J Mood" and "One Mustaad" (originally aired on 03/28/87) |
11:00 am |
WGN |
Soul Train |
scheduled guests include Lil Bow Wow, Alicia Keys, and Silkk the Shocker w/ Trina |
7:00 pm |
TNN |
Opry Backstage |
go behind the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry with Joe Diffie, Sherrie Austin, Jimmy C. Newman and T. Bubba Bechtol (repeats at 10:00 pm) |
7:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Ken Burns "Jazz" |
Episode 2: "The Gift" - The second episode is set during the tumultuous era known as the "Jazz Age," when the rhythms and spirit of jazz music mirror the world that emerged in the wake of World War I. The program introduces two extraordinary individuals whose lives will be interwoven throughout the rest of the series: the brilliant bandleader / composer Duke Ellington and the virtuoso New Orleans-born cornetist Louis Armstrong; others featured include Sidney Bechet; comments from Wynton Marsalis and others |
7:30 pm |
TNN |
Grand Ole Opry Live |
performances by Joe Diffie, Sherrie Austin, Jimmie C. Newman and T. Bubba Bechtol (repeats at 10:30 pm) |
9:00 pm |
WUPL 54 |
Source Sound Lab |
highlights from past shows with Busta Rhymes, Lil Bow Wow, Ludacris, Shyne, Wu Tang Clan, and Silkk the Shocker |
11:35 pm |
WVUE 8 |
Modern Buzz |
with guests Local H and videos from 3 Doors Down and more; plus the first Kid Rock video you have NEVER seen
only on the Modern Buzz! |