7:00 am |
ABC |
Good Morning America |
performance by The Bangles (featuring Continental Drifter Vicki Peterson) |
10:00 am |
FLIX |
A Song is Born (1948) |
a refugee nightclub singer (Virginia Mayo) teaches seven music professors the meaning of pop and swing for the encyclopedia they're writing; Danny Kaye, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman costar in this remake of "Ball of Fire"; other musicians appearing include Charlie Barnett, Lionel Hampton, Louie Bellson, Mel Powell and Page Cavanaugh |
7:00 pm |
VH1 |
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special |
repeat of the concert special includes new footage not aired in the original broadcast, including the Britney Spears duet with Michael Jackson (on "The Way You Make Me Feel") and Lil Romeo performing "My Baby"; other acts appearing include Whitney Houston ("Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"), 'N Sync ("Dancing Machine") and a reunited Jackson 5 |
8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Encore |
highlights from the past season, with performances from James Rivers, U.N.L.V., (New Orleans) Juice, 3 Now 4, Patrick Weathers and Ill Relatives (see below for LA Jukebox rerun schedule!) |
9:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop |
host Frankie Valli and more than 200 early R&R legends reunite for a once-in-a-lifetime concert; live performances from Little Anthony & The Imperials, Little Richard, Jay & The Americans, Fred Paris and the Five Satins, Jerry Butler, Lloyd Price ("Stagger Lee"), Frankie Ford, The Duprees and many others bring to life the spirit of early rock-and-roll and doo wop (repeats at 12:00 am) |
11:30 am |
Action |
Memphis Belle |
1990 war drama; the famed B-17 bomber's crew faces its 25th, and last, World War II mission; stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and Harry Connick Jr. (repeats at 7:05 pm) |
9:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun; repeats at 1:00 am) |
6:50 am |
Action |
Memphis Belle |
1990 war drama; the famed B-17 bomber's crew faces its 25th, and last, World War II mission; stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and Harry Connick Jr. |
1:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Reading Rainbow: The Wall |
A boy and his father come to Washington D.C. to visit the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial to find the name of the boy’s grandfather, who was killed in the conflict; Viewers also visit a mural dedicated to Louis Armstrong, the great jazz trumpeter, and meet its creator (rerun) |
3:00 pm |
Ovation |
Sidney Bechet: Treat It Gentle |
documentary on New Orleans born jazz clarinetist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet includes previously unreleased footage of Bechet, and excerpts of interviews with family and friends; Woody Allen and Wynton Marsalis also appear (rerun) |
1:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun) |
2:30 pm |
E! |
Saturday Night Live |
host Louise Lasser; musical guest Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs "Panama" (originally aired on July 24, 1976; band members included Allan Jaffe, Willie & Percy Humphrey, Frank Demond, Narvin Kimball and Sing Miller) |
12:07 am |
CBS |
Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn |
Soul Asylum frontman (and NOLA resident) Dave Pirner performs |
7:20 am |
Ovation |
Transatlantic Sessions II, #1 |
Nanci Griffith leads Bob Dylan’s "Boots of Spanish Leather," Grammy-winning fiddler Michael Doucet joins the ensemble in "Eunice Two-Step" (rerun; repeats at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm) |
10:00 am |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun) |
1:00 pm |
CMT |
CMT Crossroads |
series teams up country music stars with music stars from other genres to play together, swap stories, and share their common love of music; this episode features Brooks & Dunn and ZZ Top (rerun; repeats at 7:00 pm) |
1:00 pm |
FLIX |
A Song is Born (1948) |
a refugee nightclub singer (Virginia Mayo) teaches seven music professors the meaning of pop and swing for the encyclopedia they're writing; Danny Kaye, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman costar in this remake of "Ball of Fire"; other musicians appearing include Charlie Barnett, Lionel Hampton, Louie Bellson, Mel Powell and Page Cavanaugh |
7:00 pm |
TBS |
Copycat |
1995 suspense thriller stars Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney and Harry Connick, Jr. |
7:30 am |
Ovation |
Transatlantic Sessions II, #4 |
Sharon White performs "Storms are On the Ocean"; works by Nanci Griffith, Radney Foster and Michael Doucet are also featured (rerun; repeats at 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm) |
11:00 am |
FX |
Posse (1993) |
western film stars Mario Van Peebles; cast also includes Isaac Hayes, Big Daddy Kane, Tone Loc, and Aaron Neville |
7:00 pm |
FOX |
2002 Teen Choice Awards |
features performances by Nelly, Jennifer Love Hewitt and BBMak; presenters include Britney Spears; Brit received 5 nominations, and won for "Choice Female Artist" (for the 3rd straight year) and "Choice Female Hottie" (her 2nd in a row); event was taped on August 4, 2002 |
9:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Night In New Orleans |
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"; band members are Ben Jaffe, David Grillier (who passed away in April, 2002), Joe Lastie Jr., Rickie Monie, Frank Demond, Wendell Brunious and Narvin Kimball (rerun) |
11:00 pm |
Turner Classic |
The Glenn Miller Story (1954) |
bio of bandleader Glenn Miller; cast includes Louis Armstrong, Barney Bigard, Gene Krupa, Trummy Young, Cozy Cole, Arvell Shaw, Frances Langford and Nino Tempo |
11:35 pm |
NBC |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
John C. McGinley (NBC’s Scrubs); Frankie Muniz (Malcolm In The Middle); musical guest Hank Williams, Jr. performs "Go Girl Go" (rerun; originally aired on May 10, 2002) |
7:00 am |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun; repeats at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm) |
7:30 am |
USA |
Living Single |
"I Love This Game" - Khadijah (Queen Latifah) plays a grudge-match basketball game against a high-school rival (played by Cheryl Miller); Branford Marsalis makes a guest appearance (rerun; originally aired on 09/08/94) |
12:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Encore |
highlights from the past season, with performances by Norman Brown, Freestyle Nation and Lovher (see below for LA Jukebox rerun schedule!) |
3:00 pm |
VH1 |
100 Most Shocking Moments in Rock & Roll History |
hour 5 features entries #20 - #1; listed at No. 13 is Jerry Lee Lewis's marriage to his 13 year old second cousin Myra (rerun) |
7:00 pm |
BET |
How I'm Living |
BET visits the homes of Master P and Kelly Price |
9:00 pm |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Lorrie Morgan |
a candid conversation with Lorrie Morgan, as well as her (then) fiance Sammy Kershaw as they talk about their relationship and upcoming marriage (rerun; repeats at 12:00 am) |
6:45 am |
MAX |
The Big Easy (1987) |
thriller set in New Orleans stars Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin; also appearing are Irma Thomas, Dewey Balfa (w/ Christine Balfa and Robert Jardell), Terrance Simien and Solomon Burke (check out the soundtrack) |
8:00 pm |
CMT |
40 Greatest Women of Country Music |
top women country stars as ranked by music artists, historians, journalists, and industry professionals - looking at every aspect of what a great artist is - from her musically groundbreaking body of work to her overall contributions to the ever-changing world of country music; list includes Lucinda Williams (3 hours) |
8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Encore |
6 new bands perform, with critique by a panel of industry experts; featuring Carrie Champagne, Lucky Bridgewater, Sublime Lens, 4-Eva-1, Hazard County Girls and Straightline (repeat from July 12; see below for Louisiana Jukebox rerun schedule!) |
9:00 pm |
AMC |
The Last Waltz (1978) |
The Band's final concert performance from the Winterland in San Francisco in 1976; features appearances by Bob Dylan, Neil Young Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Bobby Charles, and many others |
2:35 am |
AMC |
The Girl Can't Help It (1956) |
1956 musical comedy stars Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien and Julie London; features performances by rock greats Fats Domino, Little Richard, The Platters, Gene Vincent, The Treniers, Eddie Cochran, etc. |
9:40 am |
AMC |
Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) |
documentary covers the concert celebrating Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, plus an overview of his life and career; with Etta James, Keith Richards, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and many others |
10:20 am |
Action |
Memphis Belle |
1990 war drama; the famed B-17 bomber's crew faces its 25th, and last, World War II mission; stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and Harry Connick Jr. (repeats at 7:05 pm) |
3:00 pm |
CMT |
40 Greatest Women of Country Music |
top women country stars as ranked by music artists, historians, journalists, and industry professionals - looking at every aspect of what a great artist is - from her musically groundbreaking body of work to her overall contributions to the ever-changing world of country music; list includes Lucinda Williams (3 hours) |
3:15 pm |
AMC |
The Last Waltz (1978) |
The Band's final concert performance from the Winterland in San Francisco in 1976; features appearances by Bob Dylan, Neil Young Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Bobby Charles, and many others |