Tuesday - September 2, 2003

5:30 pm

MTV

MTV Video Music Awards (2003)

awards show taped on 08/28/03 features Britney Spears singing and smooching with Madonna, plus performances by Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, 50 Cent & Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Good Charlotte, Beyonce Knowles and Metallica (rerun)

Thursday - September 4, 2003

12:00 pm	BET Jazz	Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#7 - Big Train)	the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis perform the Marsalis composition, "Big Train"; LCJO performers include Herlin Riley, Victor Goines and Wess Anderson (repeats at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm)
7:00 pm	ABC	NFL Kickoff Live	Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and others perform on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.; they will be joined by thousands of American military personnel to salute America's heroes as part of "Operation Tribute to Freedom"; Aretha Franklin will sing the national anthem to conclude the event

Friday - September 5, 2003

8:00 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox (repeat)	featuring performances from Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers, Bingo, and Nu Beginnings (see below for Louisiana Jukebox rerun schedule!)
8:00 pm	CMT	Country's Most Shocking: Deaths, Close Calls & Near Misses 2	CMT investigates the tragic death of Keith Whitley, Steve Earle's trouble with the law, Charlie Daniels' accident that threatened his music career, the theft of Gram Parson's corpse, Spade Cooley's karmic end after murdering his wife, Johnny Paycheck's roller coaster career, Naomi Judd's miraculous recovery from deadly Hepatitis C, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney's highly publicized horsenapping incident, Trace Adkins' proclivity for accidents, and more

Sunday - September 7, 2003

9:00 am	BET Jazz	Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#7 - Big Train)	the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis perform the Marsalis composition, "Big Train"; LCJO performers include Herlin Riley, Victor Goines and Wess Anderson (repeats at 8:00 pm and 4:00 am)
10:00 am	VH1	Hip-Hop Babylon	new VH1 special explores the exploitative nature of the hip-hop music business; with Joe Budden, KRS-One, Master P, Da Brat, Wu-Tang Clan, Run-DMC, the Cash Money Millionaires, Naughty by Nature, Snoop Dogg, the Neptunes, Fat Joe, Ludacris, Nas, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, and many more (premiere; 2 hours; repeats at 8:00 pm & 11:00 pm)
1:00 pm	CMT	40 Greatest Women of Country Music	honors the 40 women who have made the greatest contribution to country music; Patsy Cline tops the list; Lucinda Williams was ranked at #36 (rerun; three hours)
3:00 pm	TCM	High Society (1956)	Remake of the 1940 film "The Philadelphia Story" features nine top-notch numbers from Cole Porter; cast includes Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Louis Armstrong; tunes include the Armstrong/Crosby duet "Now You Has Jazz" and "High Society" (Armstrong); backing up Satchmo are Billy Kyle, Barrett Deems, Edmond Hall, Arvell Shaw and Trummy Young
8:00 pm	CMT	CMT Crossroads: Hank Williams, Jr. and Kid Rock	Hank Williams, Jr. and Kid Rock perform together and discuss their music (rerun)
9:00 pm	CMT	Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story (1983)	Richard Thomas stars in this TV docudrama charting the rise of Hank Williams, Jr.; features appearances by Merle Kilgore and Naomi Judd

Monday - September 8, 2003

5:00 pm

VH1

Hip-Hop Babylon

VH1 special explores the hip-hop music business; with Master P, the Cash Money Millionaires, and many more (rerun)

Tuesday - September 9, 2003

1:30 pm	VH1	The Fabulous Life: Hip Hop Superstars	rap's biggest names and it's most experienced insiders invite you into hip hop's inner circle to see what it's really like to live "The Fabulous Life"; features P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Ja Rule, Brian "Baby" Williams (from Cash Money), Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, etc. (rerun)
9:00 pm	VH1	Hip-Hop Babylon	VH1 special explores the hip-hop music business; with Master P, the Cash Money Millionaires, and many more (rerun)

Wednesday - September 10, 2003

8:00 am	WWL 4	Live with Regis and Kelly	guests include talk show host Conan O'Brien, rapper/actress Eve, and rapper Lil' Romeo with news on his new NICK series, Romeo! (syndicated; check local listings)
4:00 pm	VH1	Hip-Hop Babylon	VH1 special explores the hip-hop music business; with Master P, the Cash Money Millionaires, and many more (rerun)

Thursday - September 11, 2003

12:00 pm	BET Jazz	Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#8 - What is Swing?)	Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra examine the quintessential jazz question; insightful comments and great music swing you through this toe-tapping thrill ride; w/ Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Wess Anderson and others (repeats at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm)
4:00 pm	MTV	TRL (Total Request Live)	Lil' Romeo and Master P drop by the TRL studio; P. Diddy's new project -- Da Band -- performs
5:00 pm	BET	106 & Park	rapper/actress Eve; interview with Master P and Lil' Romeo re: their new NICK series, Romeo!
9:00 pm	PBS / WYES	Soundstage	this episode features John Hiatt & The Goners (Sonny Landreth, Dave Ranson and Kenneth Blevins) performing "My Baby Blue" from their album "Beneath This Gruff Exterior"; they also cover "The Thing Called Love" and "Memphis in the Meantime"; Dar Williams and Robinella & the CCstringband also perform (repeats at 4:00 am)

Friday - September 12, 2003

10:30 am	BET	106 & Park	rapper/actress Eve; interview with Master P and Lil' Romeo re: their new NICK series, Romeo! (rerun)
5:00 pm	BET	106 & Park	rapper Lil' Wayne drops by the studio to premiere his latest video
7:00 pm	CMT	Driven: Tim McGraw	hour-long profile of country star Tim McGraw (originally aired on VH1; repeats at 10:00 pm)
7:00 pm	UPN	2003 Essence Music Festival	highlights from the 2003 Essence Music Festival held in July at the Superdome; hosted by Steve Harvey; features performances plus an all-star tribute to Luther Vandross; w/ Ashanti, LL Cool J, Usher, Erykah Badu, Faith Evans, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, etc. (2 hours)
8:00 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox (rerun)	featuring performances from Quintology, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Jim McCormick, and Erica Falls (see below for Louisiana Jukebox rerun schedule!)

Saturday - September 13, 2003

6:00 am	BET	106 & Park	rapper Lil' Wayne drops by the studio to premiere his latest video (rerun)
9:30 am	BET	106 & Park	rapper/actress Eve; interview with Master P and Lil' Romeo re: their new NICK series, Romeo! (rerun)
11:00 am	WGN	Soul Train	w/ performances by 3LW, soul singer Donnie, and New Orleans rapper B.G. (rerun; originally aired on 05/23/2003)
3:00 pm	BIO	Biography: Tim McGraw	tuneful profile of country star Tim McGraw; includes interviews with McGraw, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina, Kenny Chesney, The Dancehall Doctors, and Tim's family (rerun)
7:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	live-action comedy series stars hip-hop mogul Master P and his son, 13-year-old platinum recording artist Lil' Romeo; series will feature the famous father-son duo as part of an eclectic, musically talented family (series premiere)
12:00 am	WNOL 38	Soul Train	w/ performances by 3LW, soul singer Donnie, and New Orleans rapper B.G. (rerun; originally aired on 05/23/2003)

Sunday - September 14, 2003

9:00 am	BET Jazz	Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#8 - What is Swing?)	Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra examine the quintessential jazz question; insightful comments and great music swing you through this toe-tapping thrill ride; w/ Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Wess Anderson and others (repeats at 8:00 pm and 4:00 am)
6:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	family comedy series stars Master P and Lil' Romeo (repeat of series premiere)

Monday - September 15, 2003

10:30 am	BET	106 & Park	rapper Lil' Wayne drops by the studio to premiere his latest video (rerun)
7:00 pm	CMT	Driven: Tim McGraw	hour-long profile of country star Tim McGraw (originally aired on VH1; repeats at 10:00 pm)

Tuesday - September 16, 2003

6:00 am	WWL 4	Eyewitness Morning News	musician Davell Crawford performs
3:00 pm	BET	Rap City: Tha Bassment	Master P and Lil' Romeo drop by the Rap City studio

Wednesday - September 17, 2003

5:00 pm	CMT	CMT Crossroads: Hank Williams, Jr. and Kid Rock	Hank Williams, Jr. and Kid Rock perform together and discuss their music (rerun)
7:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	family comedy series stars Master P and Lil' Romeo (repeat of series premiere)
8:00 pm	CMT	Country's Most Shocking: Deaths, Close Calls & Near Misses 2	includes segments on Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's highly publicized horsenapping incident, and Trace Adkins' proclivity for accidents (rerun; repeats at 11:00 pm)
9:00 pm	CMT	Inside Fame: Hank Williams, Sr.	bio of country legend Hank Williams includes comments from his son Hank Williams, Jr., daughter Jett Williams, Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson and others (rerun; repeats at 12:00 am)

Thursday - September 18, 2003

12:00 pm	BET Jazz	Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center	featuring Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; w/ Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Wess Anderson and others (rerun; repeats at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm)
7:00 pm	CMT	Country's Most Shocking: Deaths, Close Calls & Near Misses 2	includes segments on Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's highly publicized horsenapping incident, and Trace Adkins' proclivity for accidents (rerun; repeats at 11:00 pm)

Friday - September 19, 2003

5:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	family comedy series stars Master P and Lil' Romeo (repeat of series premiere)
7:00 pm	BET	Hot Boyz (1999)	crime drama from No Limit Films stars Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Mia X and Mac; written and directed by Master P
8:00 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox (rerun)	featuring performances from BeauSoleil, Tricia Boutté & the Ytre Suloen Jass Ensemble, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and RF-7 & the Hightones (see below for Louisiana Jukebox rerun schedule!)

Saturday - September 20, 2003

6:30 pm	WLAE 32	24th W.C. Handy Blues Awards	taped May 22, 2003 in Memphis; hosted by Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball and Bobby Rush; presenters included Larry Garner and Chris Thomas King; winners included Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown; Shemekia Copeland's "Talking to Strangers" (produced by Dr. John) was named "Contemporary Blues Album of the Year" & "Blues Album of the Year"; performers included Solomon Burke and Corey Harris w/ Sam Carr & Bobby Rush (90 minutes)
7:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	"He Got Blame" - Louis spearheads an effort to put together a winning team for an upcoming video game competition; friction surfaces when Romeo becomes fiercely competitive and wants to kick Louis off his own team; stars Lil' Romeo and Master P
10:00 pm	BET	Hot Boyz (1999)	crime drama from No Limit Films stars Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Mia X and Mac; written and directed by Master P
9:00 pm	TCM	Your Cheatin' Heart (1964)	film bio of country music legend Hank Williams; stars George Hamilton, Susan Oliver, Red Buttons; Hank Williams, Jr. dubbed the vocals of his dad (read more)

Sunday - September 21, 2003

6:30 pm	NICK	Romeo!	"He Got Blame" - stars Lil' Romeo and Master P (rerun)
8:00 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)

Monday - September 22, 2003

10:00 am	CMT	Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story (1983)	Richard Thomas stars in this TV docudrama charting the rise of Hank Williams, Jr.; features appearances by Merle Kilgore and Naomi Judd
2:35 am	WWL 4	Pyramid	game show hosted by Donny Osmond; today's celebrity guests are country star Trace Adkins and The Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin (syndicated; check local listings)

Tuesday - September 23, 2003

7:00 pm

CMT

Driven: Tim McGraw

hour-long profile of country star Tim McGraw (originally aired on VH1; repeats at 12:00 am)

Wednesday - September 24, 2003

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)
5:30 pm	MTV	MTV Cribs	MTV visits the cribs of Stephan Jenkins (Third Eye Blind), Brian "Baby" Williams (Cash Money Records) and TJ Lavin (X Games)

Thursday - September 25, 2003

7:48 pm	NBC	Will & Grace (Season Premiere)	episode "Dames at Sea"; guest star Harry Connick, Jr. reprises his role as Grace's husband Leo
9:30 pm	VH1	The Fabulous Life: Hip Hop Superstars	rap's biggest names and it's most experienced insiders invite you into hip hop's inner circle to see what it's really like to live "The Fabulous Life"; features P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Ja Rule, Brian "Baby" Williams (from Cash Money), Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, etc. (rerun)

Friday - September 26, 2003

8:00 pm	Cox 10	Louisiana Jukebox (rerun)	featuring performances from Tab Benoit, Joe Krown, Dayna Kurtz, and Blak Iyce (see below for Louisiana Jukebox rerun schedule!)
12:30 am	VH1	The Fabulous Life: Hip Hop Superstars	rap's biggest names and it's most experienced insiders invite you into hip hop's inner circle to see what it's really like to live "The Fabulous Life"; features P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Ja Rule, Brian "Baby" Williams (from Cash Money), Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, etc. (rerun)
4:00 am	WYES 12	American Masters "Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied"	documentary on seminal bluesman Muddy Waters, from his beginnings picking cotton to his death from cancer in 1983; features rare 1941 recordings, never before aired film and radio interviews, family photos, and interviews with B.B. King, Bill Wyman, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, Willie Dixon, James Cotton, Keith Richards, and others (rerun)

Saturday - September 27, 2003

12:00 pm	VH1	The Fabulous Life: Hip Hop Superstars	rap's biggest names and it's most experienced insiders invite you into hip hop's inner circle to see what it's really like to live "The Fabulous Life"; features P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Ja Rule, Brian "Baby" Williams (from Cash Money), Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, etc. (rerun)
7:00 pm	WLAE 32	The Blues	blues documentary features Bobby "Blue" Bland, R.L. Burnside, Ruth Brown, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Pinetop Perkins, Rufus Thomas, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and many more

Sunday - September 28, 2003

5:00 pm	CMT	Country's Most Shocking: Deaths, Close Calls & Near Misses 2	includes segments on Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney's highly publicized horsenapping incident, Trace Adkins' proclivity for accidents, and more (rerun)
8:00 pm	PBS / WYES 12	The Blues - "Feel Like Going Home" [ soundtrack CD ]	Director Martin Scorsese pays homage to the Delta blues; musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and on to West Africa, exploring the roots of the music; the film celebrates the early Delta bluesmen through original performances (including Willie King, Taj Mahal, Otha Turner and Ali Farka Touré) and rare archival footage (featuring Son House, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker); Performers: Corey Harris, Willie King, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Otha Turner & The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band, Sharde Thomas, Ali Farka Toure, Habib Koite, Salif Keita, Toumani Diabate; Archival Performances: Son House, Muddy Waters, Johnny Shines, John Lee Hooker; Interviews: Corey Harris, Sam Carr, Willie King, Dick Waterman, Taj Mahal, Johnny Shines, Otha Turner, Ali Farka Toure, Habib Koite, Salif Keita, Toumani Diabate (90 minutes; repeats at 10:00 pm, 12:00 am and 2:00 am)

Monday - September 29, 2003

8:00 pm

PBS / WYES 12

The Blues - "The Soul Of A Man" [ soundtrack CD ]

Wim Wenders looks at the dramatic tension in the blues between the sacred and the profane by exploring the music and lives of 3 of his favorite blues artists: Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir; Featured performers: Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Shemekia Copeland, Eagle Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid, James "Blood" Ulmer, Los Lobos, T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Marc Ribot, Garland Jeffreys, Chris Thomas King, Nick Cave and T-Bone Burnett; Archival performances: J.B. Lenoir, Skip James and John Mayall (2 hours; repeats at 10:00 pm, 12:00 am and 2:00 am)

Tuesday - September 30, 2003

8:00 pm	PBS / WYES 12	The Blues - "The Road to Memphis" [ soundtrack CD ]	Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues; Featured performers: B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Ike Turner, Little Milton and Rosco Gordon; Archival performances: Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Rosco Gordon, Nat D. Williams, The Coasters, Fats Domino [ photo ] and Little Richard (2 hours; repeats at 10:00 pm, 12:00 am and 2:00 am)
12:00 am	VH1	The Fabulous Life: Hip Hop Superstars	rap's biggest names and it's most experienced insiders invite you into hip hop's inner circle to see what it's really like to live "The Fabulous Life"; features P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Master P, Brian "Baby" Williams, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, and many more (rerun)