| Thursday - July 2, 2009 |
| 8:00 am |
BIO |
Biography: Honky Tonk Heroes |
episode depicts the rebellious nature of country music's most successful artists; features Johnny Cash, George Jones, Toby Keith, Hank Williams, Jr. Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, etc. (repeats at 2:00 pm) |
| 9:00 am |
BIO |
Biography: Hank Williams, Jr. |
the offspring of famous musicians often have a hard time creating a career for themselves, yet Hank Williams, Jr. is one of the few to develop a career that is not only successful, but markedly different from his legendary father; this profile includes interviews with band members, daughter Holly Williams, agent Greg Oswald, and Hank Jr. himself (repeats at 3:00 pm) |
| 7:00 pm |
BET |
BET Awards '09 |
taped June 28th; Lil' Wayne was named "Best Male Hip Hop Artist"; Trin-I-Tee 5:7 was nominated for "Best Gospel Artist"; Reggie Bush was nominated for "Best Male Athlete"; performers included New Edition, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx (with T-Pain, Snoop Dogg and Travis Barker), Beyonce, Ciara, Mary Mary with Queen Latifah, Keyshia Cole with Monica, Soulja Boy, Jay-Z, Maxwell, and Drake (with Lil' Wayne and Birdman) |
| 9:00 pm |
PBS /
WYES |
Soundstage - Sugarland |
Sugarland performs their hits in this performance taped in April; look for Annie Clements on bass and Travis McNabb on drums (premiere - check local PBS listings) |
| Saturday - July 11, 2009 |
| 7:30 am |
TCM |
Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) |
rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed looks for a talent contest's mysterious winner; with Jimmy Clanton, Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Ritchie Valens, Eddie Cochran, etc. |
| 11:30 am |
BET |
BET Awards '09 |
taped June 28th; Lil' Wayne was named "Best Male Hip Hop Artist"; Trin-I-Tee 5:7 was nominated for "Best Gospel Artist"; Reggie Bush was nominated for "Best Male Athlete"; performers included New Edition, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Beyonce, Ciara, Mary Mary, Queen Latifah, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Soulja Boy, Jay-Z, Maxwell, and Drake (with Lil' Wayne and Birdman); note: the Drake & Lil Wayne performance has been edited out of BET Awards reruns; read more |
| 8:00 pm |
SUND |
Iconoclasts |
Sundance series features two innovators from different fields who come together to discuss their passions and creative processes; this episode features noted chef John Besh and musician Wynton Marsalis (repeats at 1:00 am) |
| 11:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
The French Quarter That Was |
documentary covers everything from the heyday of Bourbon St. nightlife to the history of the muffuletta; Pete Fountain, Al Belletto, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Dr. John, and others reminisce about entertainment in the Quarter in the 50's; also: 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 - July 12, 2009 |
| 11:15 am |
TCM |
The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) |
film bio of bandleaders Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, who both appear in the film; features appearances by Paul Whiteman, Charlie Barnet, Henry Busse, New Orleans born drummer Ray Bauduc, Mike Pingatore, Ziggy Elman, Art Tatum, and also singers Bob Eberly, Helen O'Connell and Stuart Foster |
| 11:35 am |
SUND |
Iconoclasts |
Sundance series features two innovators from different fields who come together to discuss their passions and creative processes; this episode features noted chef John Besh and musician Wynton Marsalis |
| 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); with Billy Kyle, Barrett Deems, Edmond Hall, Arvell Shaw, Trummy Young |
| 10:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Italian New Orleans |
details the contribution of Italian-Americans to the Crescent City, from the community's early beginnings in the 18th century to the present, and their powerful influence on the commerce, politics, religion, music and food of New Orleans; includes a segment on Original Dixieland Jazz Band founder Nick LaRocca |
| Sunday - July 19, 2009 |
| 12:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
The Uptown That Was |
memories of Uptown New Orleans are recalled by local notables; with Anne Rice, Deacon John, artist George Schmidt, historian Jack Stewart, society columnist Nell Nolan, singer Irma Thomas, cookbook author Sylvia Gerson, Audubon Institute's Ron Forman, LA Senate President John Hainkel, Councilman Oliver Thomas |
| 8:00 pm |
FUSE |
Live From Abbey Road (2007) |
performance and interview series taped at London's Abbey Road Studios; this episode features Dr. John, LeAnn Rimes and Massive Attack; Dr. John's band includes John Fohl, Dave Barard and Herman Ernest |
| 8:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
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, old Mardi Gras Indian clips, and more (rerun) |
