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| 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 4, 2009 |
| 1:40 pm |
Encore Drama |
Last of the Mississippi Jukes (2003) |
documentary on the disappearing institution of juke joints in the rural south; with performances by Chris Thomas King, Bobby Rush, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, etc; see director's notes |
| 4:00 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 |
| Sunday - July 5, 2009 |
| 11:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
Bourbon Street: The Neon Strip (1993) |
a look at the infamous street starting with its noble birth to its more earthy existence today; performance clips include Papa Celestin, Sharkey Bonano, Al Hirt and Chris Owens; interview clips include Danny Barker, Al Hirt, Chris Owens, and Lindy Boggs |
| Monday - July 6, 2009 |
| 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, 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 |
| Thursday - July 9, 2009 |
| 10:35 pm |
NBC |
Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien |
musical guest: Playing For Change Band (band includes Grandpa Elliott) |
| Friday - July 10, 2009 |
| 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, 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 |
| 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 |
| Wednesday - July 15, 2009 |
| 7:00 am |
BIO |
Biography: Britney Spears |
chronicles the startling rise and well publicized descent of pop star Britney Spears' career (rerun; repeats at 1:00 pm) |
| 5:00 pm |
FUSE |
Lil' Wayne's World |
special shows Lil' Wayne's ties to just about everyone in today's hip-hop scene |
| 6:00 pm |
FUSE |
Lil' Wayne's World 2 |
more of Lil' Wayne's videos, guest appearances, and cameos |
| Thursday - July 16, 2009 |
| 5:00 pm |
FUSE |
The Britney Spears Chronicles |
see how pop star Britney Spears has grown and how her life has changed by watching her videos |
| Friday - July 17, 2009 |
| 10:00 pm |
SUND |
Live From Abbey Road |
performance and interview series taped at London's Abbey Road Studios; this episode features Wynton Marsalis, The Kooks, and Muse |
| Saturday - July 18, 2009 |
| 10:00 am |
SUND |
Live From Abbey Road |
performance and interview series taped at London's Abbey Road Studios; this episode features Wynton Marsalis, The Kooks, and Muse |
| 9:00 pm |
PBS |
Austin City Limits |
Lucinda Williams performs from her album "West"; Old Crow Medicine Show also performs (rerun from 2007 - check local PBS listings) |
| 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) |
| Saturday - July 25, 2009 |
| 2:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Jefferson Parish Stories |
WYES production explores the diversity of the people and places that give the parish its distinct personality; with actress Becky Allen and her mom Myrtis Butzman, "seafood king" Al Scramuzza, Aaron Broussard, singer Frankie Ford, newsman Alec Gifford, and TV producer Marcia Kavanaugh; Ronnie Virgets narrates (rerun) |
| Tuesday - July 28, 2009 |
| 11:00 am |
FUSE |
The Britney Spears Chronicles |
see how pop star Britney Spears has grown and how her life has changed by watching her videos |
| Friday - July 31, 2009 |
| 6:00 am |
E! |
E! True Hollywood Story |
"Britney Spears: Price of Fame" - E! talks with experts and those in the inner circle to try and understand why Britney continues to act in a self-destructive manner (rerun) |
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