| Monday - June 5, 2006 |
| 5:30 am |
Starz In Black |
New Orleans Music in ExileSee
additional air dates |
Robert Mugge documentary follows the plight of New Orleans musicians shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the city; artists share their stories of how Katrina affected them, and how they are getting back on their feet; with Theresa Andersson, Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Irma Thomas, Stephen Assaf, Eddie Bo, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, ReBirth Brass Band, The Iguanas, Papa Mali, World Leader Pretend, Cowboy Mouth, Beatinpath, Jon Cleary and Papa Grows Funk |
| 7:45 am |
HBO |
Ray (2004) |
Jamie Foxx won 2004 Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of music pioneer Ray Charles in this engrossing biopic; Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine and Chris Thomas King co-star; others appearing include Vernel Bagneris, Clarence Johnson III, Jamil Sharif, Alonzo Bowens, Herman LeBeaux, Lois Dejean, Edwin Livingston, Edward Anderson and Lenny McDaniel; see the "Ray" soundtrack (see additional air dates) |
| 6:00 pm |
HDNet |
True Music |
featuring Andy Timmons, the Benjy Davis Project and Bril |
| 10:35 pm |
NBC |
Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the Seeger Sessions Band perform "How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live? (New Orleans '06)", which the Boss dedicated to the folks of New Orleans |
| 1:00 am |
NBC |
Last Call with Carson Daly |
Ben Kingsley; musical guest Juvenile (rerun from April 11, 2006) |
| Thursday - June 8, 2006 |
| 5:45 am |
Encore |
America's Heart & Soul (2004) |
documentary focusing on two dozen people from around the country who have found purpose through their passionate endeavors; with James Andrews, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Marc Savoy and Ann Savoy |
| 4:00 pm |
GAC |
41st Annual ACM Awards |
country's finest are honored in Las Vegas; performers include Trace Adkins, Big & Rich, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland (with Annie Clements on bass), Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, etc. (taped May 23rd; repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 4:30 pm |
TCM |
Here Comes the Groom (1951) |
a foreign correspondent woos his former fiancee so he can maintain custody of some orphans he's adopted; stars Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman, with a cameo appearance by Louis Armstrong |
| 6:30 pm |
HDNet |
True Music |
featuring Andy Timmons, the Benjy Davis Project and Bril |
| 10:00 pm |
PBS /
WLAE |
Charlie Rose |
guests include Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and musicians Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint (check local PBS listings!) |
| Thursday - June 15, 2006 |
| 7:00 am |
NBC |
Today |
in an emotional and candid interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, pop icon Britney Spears talks about the state of her marriage, motherhood, the tabloids criticism about her skills as a mom, and why the paparazzi have gone too far |
| 8:00 pm |
NBC |
Dateline NBC |
in an emotional and candid interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, pop icon Britney Spears talks about the state of her marriage, motherhood, the tabloids criticism about her skills as a mom, and why the paparazzi have gone too far |
| 10:00 pm |
WYES |
American Masters - The World of Nat King Cole |
documentary coincides with the release of The Very Best of Nat King Cole, a DVD and limited edition DVD/CD; features rare archival performances, home movies and interviews with Cole's wife and daughters, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Eartha Kitt, B.B. King, Carlos Santana and Stevie Wonder, and includes clips of "When I Fall In Love," "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "Nature Boy," "Mona Lisa," "Smile," "Unforgettable," etc. |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES |
American Masters - Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul |
1992 documentary on R&B legend Ray Charles; interviews include Quincy Jones, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Preston, David Fathead Newman, "Raelette" Merry Clayton, etc. |
| 11:30 pm |
PBS |
Tavis Smiley |
jazz trumpeter Christian Scott (interview and performance); see show transcript |
| 11:35 pm |
NBC |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
comedian Dane Cook; snowboarder Shaun White; musical guest Dr. John performs "That Old Black Magic" from new CD Mercernary; the Doc will be backed by David Barard, Herman Ernest III and John Fohl |
| Friday - June 16, 2006 |
| 12:35 pm |
Disney |
Stuck in the Suburbs (2004) |
made-for-tv Disney flick was filmed in & around New Orleans; cast includes Amanda Shaw in her first movie role |
| 7:00 pm |
CMT |
Best of CMT Crossroads |
highlights from CMT concert series; with Hank Williams Jr., Lucinda Williams, Ray Charles, Elvis Costello, Dixie Chicks, etc. (repeats at 10:00 pm; see additional air dates) |
| 9:00 pm |
WYES |
New Orleans That Was |
nostalgic look back at Pontchartrain Beach, New Basin Canal, old Canal Street streetcars, Claiborne Avenue, etc; includes interview with Allen Toussaint and old Mardi Gras Indian clips |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES |
The French Quarter That Was |
documentary covers everything from the heyday of Bourbon St. nightlife to the history of the muffuletta; Pete Fountain, Dr. John, Al Belletto, Clarence "Frogman" Henry and others reminisce about entertainment in the Quarter in the 50's; other segments include Angelo Brocato III, French Market hot spots like Morning Call & Cafe du Monde, Terry Flettrich Rohe, along with Bob and Jan Carr, discuss raising a family in the French Quarter; also featured are the personalities, e.g. "Evangeline the Oyster Girl" and Ruthie the Duck Girl |
| Sunday - June 18, 2006 |
| 7:00 am |
E! |
True Hollywood Story: Britney & Kevin |
now that 23-year-old Britney Spears is having a baby will she ever reclaim her spot in the pop limelight? And who is this guy Kevin anyway? (rerun) |
| 11:00 am |
WYES |
American Masters - The World of Nat King Cole |
documentary coincides with the release of The Very Best of Nat King Cole, a DVD and limited edition DVD/CD; features rare archival performances, home movies and interviews with Cole's wife and daughters, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Eartha Kitt, B.B. King, Carlos Santana and Stevie Wonder, and includes clips of "When I Fall In Love," "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "Nature Boy," "Mona Lisa," "Smile," "Unforgettable," etc. |
| 7:00 pm |
WYES |
New Orleans That Was |
nostalgic look back at Pontchartrain Beach, New Basin Canal, old Canal Street streetcars, Claiborne Avenue, etc; includes interview with Allen Toussaint and old Mardi Gras Indian clips |
