Sunday - February 11, 2007 |
7:00 pm |
CBS |
49th Annual Grammy Awards |
airs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles; nominees include Allen Toussaint, Christian
Scott, Branford Marsalis, Tab Benoit, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Harry Connick Jr., Ann Savoy and Terence Blanchard; Cosimo Matassa will receive a Grammy Trustees Award; performers include The Police, The Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé, Gnarls Barkley, Mary J. Blige, Carrie Underwood, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and John Legend with John Mayer and Corinne Bailey Rae; read more |
Monday - February 12, 2007 |
2:45 pm |
HBO |
When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts - Acts I and IIsee more air dates |
Spike Lee's documentary on New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina also focuses on the spirit of the city as it rises from despair with the help of its cultural legacy; with LA Governor Kathleen Blanco, Mayor Ray Nagin, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Harry Belafonte, Wynton Marsalis, CNN's Soledad O'Brien, Terence Blanchard, Rev. Al Sharpton, Wendell Pierce, Sean Penn, Donald Harrison, Sylvester Francis (of the Backstreet Cultural Museum); Bennie Pete & Harry "Swamp Thang" Cook (of Hot 8 Brass Band), Garland Robinette, former NOPD Chief Eddie Compass, and city residents |
8:00 pm |
PBS / WYES |
American Experience: New Orleans |
film offers a portrait of New Orleans that explores its unique and distinctive culture and illuminates its central place on the American landscape; with Leah Chase, Teddy Pierre, members of the Krewe du Vieux, and Irvin Mayfield, who is also featured on the soundtrack (repeats on WYES at 12:30 am & 3:00 am) |
Tuesday - February 13, 2007 |
12:30 pm |
GAC |
On The Streets |
weekly look at new country releases; includes segment on Lucinda Williams' latest release, "West" (repeats at 9:00 pm & 1:00 am) |
1:15 pm |
HBO |
When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts - Acts III and IVmore air dates |
Spike Lee's documentary on New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina also focuses on the spirit of the city as it rises from despair with the help of its cultural legacy; with Hot 8 Brass Band, LA Governor Kathleen Blanco, Mayor Ray Nagin, Harry Belafonte, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Wynton Marsalis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Terence Blanchard, Kanye West, Donald Harrison, local media, and city residents |
Sunday - February 18, 2007 |
1:00 pm |
BET Jazz |
Masters of American Music - Satchmo - The Life of Louis Armstrong |
profile of jazz legend Louis Armstrong features film excerpts, concert and tv appearances, home movies, and more; with interviews and comments from Tony Bennett, Lester Bowie, Dave Brubeck, Doc Cheatham, Dexter Gordon, Milt Hinton, Wynton Marsalis, and others |
3:00 pm |
BET Jazz |
Jazz Central |
a vintage performance by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, taped at the former BET Jazz studios |
4:00 pm |
Fine Living |
Chris Isaak's Guide to Jazz Fest |
Chris Isaak hosts this guide to the New Orleans and the Jazz and Heritage Festival; filmed in 2005, updated post-Katrina; includes Jazz Fest interviews with Buddy Guy, Ellis Marsalis, Dave Bartholomew and Quint Davis |
7:00 pm |
WYES |
Mardi Gras: The Passing Parade |
memorable Mardi Gras moments of the past, including Louis Armstrong as King of Zulu and the police strike of 1979 |
7:00 pm |
TCM |
The Glenn Miller Story (1954) |
film bio of bandleader Glenn Miller; cast includes Gene Krupa, Louis Armstrong, Barney Bigard, Trummy Young, Cozy Cole, Arvell Shaw, Frances Langford and Nino Tempo |
Monday - February 19, 2007 |
7:00 pm |
FOOD |
Emeril Live: New Orleans Classics |
Emeril pays tribute to his favorite city's food & music; special guest Wynton Marsalis performs with the house band; recipes include Fried Shrimp Po'boys, Duck and Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp and Mirliton Casserole, and New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (rerun) |
9:00 pm |
WYES |
All on a Mardis Gras Day |
documentary on black carnival traditions of New Orleans won Louisiana Filmmaker Award at the 2003 New Orleans Film Fest; produced by Royce Osborn and Jerry Brock; interviews include Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Donald Harrison, Jr., "Uncle" Lionel Batiste, Tootie Montana, Sunpie Barnes, etc. |
10:00 pm |
WYES |
Mardi Gras: The Passing Parade |
memorable Mardi Gras moments of the past, including Louis Armstrong as King of Zulu and the police strike of 1979 |
Tuesday - February 20, 2007 - Happy Mardi Gras! |
9:00 am |
WYES |
Mardi Gras: The Passing Parade |
memorable Mardi Gras moments of the past, including Louis Armstrong as King of Zulu and the police strike of 1979 |
10:00 am |
WDSU |
Ellen DeGeneres Show |
Ellen's Mardi Gras Celebration; Harry Connick, Jr. chats with Ellen and performs "Yes We Can Can" from his new CD; (read more - start times varies - check local listings!) |
10:30 am |
WYES |
While We Danced: The Music of Mardi Gras |
Peggy Scott Laborde covers the history of Mardi Gras music with profiles of Professor Longhair, Sharkey Bonano, Johnny Wiggs, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, and "Doc" Souchon (repeats at 6:00 pm) |
12:00 pm |
WYES |
All on a Mardis Gras Day |
documentary on black carnival traditions of New Orleans won Louisiana Filmmaker Award at the 2003 New Orleans Film Fest; produced by Royce Osborn and Jerry Brock; interviews include Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Donald Harrison, Jr., "Uncle" Lionel Batiste, Tootie Montana, Sunpie Barnes, etc. (repeats at 6:30 pm) |
1:00 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 |
2:00 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 Mardi Gras Indian clips |
6:00 pm |
FX |
Ray (2004) see more air dates |
Jamie Foxx won 2004 Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of music legend Ray Charles in this engrossing biopic; others appearing include Chris Thomas King, Vernel Bagneris, Jamil Sharif, Clarence Johnson III, Herman LeBeaux, Lois Dejean, Alonzo Bowens, Edwin Livingston, Edward Anderson and Lenny McDaniel; see the "Ray" soundtrack |
2:00 am |
FOOD |
Emeril Live |
"Traditional Mardi Gras Dinner", with musical guest Big Al and the Heavyweights (rerun) |