Thursday - March 4, 2004

9:00 pm

WYES 12

Great Performances: An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr.

Harry Connick, Jr. performs material from his new CD, "Only You" with his big band and orchestra; show was was taped in Canada in January, 2004 (repeats at 4:00 am)

Friday - March 5, 2004

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!)
10:00 pm	Oxygen	Ellen DeGeneres Show	Donald Trump; Harry Connick, Jr. performs from his new CD, "Only You" (repeat from 02/27/04)

Sunday - March 7, 2004

9:00 pm

Oxygen

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Donald Trump; Harry Connick, Jr. performs from his new CD, "Only You" (repeat from 02/27/04)

Monday - March 8, 2004

7:00 pm

WYES 12

Great Performances: An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr.

Harry Connick, Jr. performs material from his new CD, "Only You" with his big band and orchestra; show was was taped in Canada in January, 2004 (repeats at 11:00 pm)

Wednesday - March 10, 2004

11:00 am	FX	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)
12:30 am	LIFE	Ellen	"Joe's Kept Secret" - Aaron Neville duets with Ellen on the show's theme song (originally aired on ABC on 01/15/97)

Friday - March 12, 2004

12:30 am

LIFE

Ellen

"Ellen Unplugged" - Aaron Neville, David Crosby, Bonnie Raitt and Shery Crow make guest appearances; Queen Latifah sings the theme song (originally aired on ABC on 02/05/97)

Sunday - March 14, 2004

7:00 pm

E!

Britney Spears: E! Entertainment Special

E! offers viewers the ultimate backstage pass into the life of pop princess Britney Spears; featuring an interview with Spears, as well as with her mother, sister, manager and assistant, this revealing special traces Spear's rise to superstardom and follows her through the release of her fourth album and its ensuing publicity blitzkrieg and world tour; exclusive behind-the-scenes footage includes a publicity trip to Tokyo, the making of her new music video, public appearances and preparations her tour; we also take an inside look at Britney's personal life, including her recent quickie marriage in Vegas (2 hours)

Tuesday - March 16, 2004

10:00 am

TRIO

Satchmo The Great (1957) ( soundtrack )

CBS News icons Edward R. Murrow and Fred Friendly created this intimate and revealing portrait of Louis Armstrong; included are segments of Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars' 1956 concerts in western Europe, the Gold Coast of Africa and the USA as well as his reflections on music and the origin of his nick-name; the film culminates with Armstrong's triumphant return-to-New York concert featuring a full orchestra led by Leonard Bernstein; the All-Stars include Edmond Hall, Trummy Young, Arvell Shaw, Billy Kyle and Barrett Deems (repeats at 2:00 pm)

Wednesday - March 17, 2004

8:00 pm

TV Land

TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV

awards show pays homage to classic TV; presenters included Billy Bob Thornton and Liza Minnelli; also features performances by Tony Orlando & Dawn and The Cowsills (including Susan; see photos); also airs on Nickelodeon

Thursday - March 18, 2004

11:00 am	A&E	City Confidential - "Baton Rouge: Scandal on the Bayou"	when an escort service owner went on trial on prostitution charges, she hoped that her well-connected clients would pull strings to keep her out of prison; but when she was convicted, there were fears that she would finally blow the whistle on the high and mighty and turn over her client list; then, she was found dead in her jail cell; though officially ruled a suicide, many thought it was murder; includes interviews with chef John Folse, blues man Tabby Thomas, and others (rerun; repeats at 5:00 pm)
9:00 pm	WYES 12	Legends of New Orleans: The Music of Fats Domino	Fats Domino in performance at the 2001 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; includes interviews with Fats, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and others (repeats at 12:30 am)

Friday - March 19, 2004

9:30 pm

TRIO

Satchmo The Great (1957) ( soundtrack )

CBS News icons Edward R. Murrow and Fred Friendly created this intimate and revealing portrait of Louis Armstrong; included are segments of Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars' 1956 concerts in western Europe, the Gold Coast of Africa and the USA as well as his reflections on music and the origin of his nick-name; the film culminates with Armstrong's triumphant return-to-New York concert featuring a full orchestra led by Leonard Bernstein; the All-Stars include Edmond Hall, Trummy Young, Arvell Shaw, Billy Kyle and Barrett Deems (repeats at 12:30 am)

Monday - March 22, 2004

10:00 pm	Comedy	The Daily Show with Jon Stewart	with guest Wynton Marsalis (repeats at 12:00 am)
10:00 pm	PBS	Charlie Rose	Harry Connick, Jr. (interview only; airs locally on WLAE)

Tuesday - March 23, 2004

9:00 am	Comedy	The Daily Show with Jon Stewart	with guest Wynton Marsalis (rerun; repeats at 6:00 pm)
10:00 am	ABC	The View	comedian Kathy Griffin; Harry Connick, Jr. performs
12:05 am	CBS	The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn	George Carlin; rapper Master P (interview); musical guest The Stills

Wednesday - March 24, 2004

5:00 pm

TCM

The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

Steve McQueen is a Depression-Era cardsharp who challenges the New Orleans stud poker king (Edward G. Robinson) to the game of the century in this winner-take-all classic; Ann-Margret and Cab Calloway also star; features several local jazz scenes, e.g. Eureka Brass Band (opening sequence, w/ Emanuel Paul and others), Olympia Brass Band, Preservation Hall w/ Sweet Emma Barrett, George Lewis, Punch Miller, etc.

Saturday - March 27, 2004

7:00 am

TRIO

Satchmo The Great (1957) ( soundtrack )

CBS News icons Edward R. Murrow and Fred Friendly created this intimate and revealing portrait of Louis Armstrong; included are segments of Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars' 1956 concerts in western Europe, the Gold Coast of Africa and the USA as well as his reflections on music and the origin of his nick-name; the film culminates with Armstrong's triumphant return-to-New York concert featuring a full orchestra led by Leonard Bernstein; the All-Stars include Edmond Hall, Trummy Young, Arvell Shaw, Billy Kyle and Barrett Deems

Sunday - March 28, 2004

8:00 pm

SHOW

Britney Spears Live From Miami

Multi-platinum superstar Britney Spears turns up the heat with a live, full-length concert; the concert event will take place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, one of the stops on Britney's "The Onyx Hotel Tour 2004, which covers over 25 cities in the United States and Canada (HDTV)

Tuesday - March 30, 2004

5:00 am

MAX

The Five Pennies (1959)

musical based on the life of jazz cornetist Loring "Red" Nichols (1905-1965); stars Danny Kaye (as Red Nichols); with Louis Armstrong, Ray Anthony, Bob Crosby, Shelly Manne and Bobby Troup