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PBS Primetime Program Highlights - March 29-April 4

Week of March 29-April 4, 2020
On-air Picks of the Week

• *NEW* Season 9 of CALL THE MIDWIFE premiering Sunday, March 29, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
   
• *NEW* GARTH BROOKS: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG premiering Sunday, March 29, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Jay Leno and featuring Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Keb’ Mo’, Lee Brice and more.
   
• *NEW* Discover the lasting impact of China’s draconian one-child policy in INDEPENDENT LENS “One Child Nation” premiering Monday, March 30, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET.
   
• *NEW* Learn how some of today’s hottest chefs were inspired by the first lady of cooking in DISHING WITH JULIA CHILD premiering Friday, April 3, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET with “The Whole Fish Story” and “The Good Loaf.”

New and Notable Video

Full-length programs:

• INSIDE THE VATICAN . Premieres Tuesday, April 28, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET.

Embeddable Clips

• GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Turandot”. Premieres Friday, March 20, 9:00-11:30 p.m. ET.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020

8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 9 “Episode One” (CMID) (#901) (TV-14)
A baby is abandoned in a dustbin. The team battle an unexpected diphtheria outbreak.

#MidwifePBS

9:00-10:30 PM:
*NEW* GARTH BROOKS: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG (GBRO) (TV-PG)
Country icon Garth Brooks receives the 2020 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

#PBSGershwin

10:30 PM-12:30 AM:
THE CHAPERONE ON MASTERPIECE (MAST) (#4953) (TV-14) (R)

@masterpiecepbs | #TheChaperonePBS
 

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MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020

8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Desert Botanical Garden Hour 2” (ANRO) (#2411) (TV-G)
Discover an oasis of Roadshow treasures at the Desert Botanical Garden, plus a $50,000-$75,000 find.

@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow

9:00-10:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Spokane Hour 1” (ANRO) (#2001) (TV-G) (R)

@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow

10:00-11:30 PM:
*NEW* INDEPENDENT LENS “One Child Nation” (INLE) (#2112) (TV-PG)
Explore the untold history and rippling impact of China’s former one-child policy.

@IndependentLens | #IndieLensPBS
 

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TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020

8:00-9:00 PM:
SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Ben Franklin’s Bones” (SEDE) (#1401) (TV-14) (R)

@SecretsPBS | #SecretsDeadPBS

9:00-10:00 PM:
THE POLIO CRUSADE: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (AMEX) (#2102) (TV-PG) (R)

@AmExperiencePBS | #AmericanExperience

10:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* FRONTLINE “Plastic Wars” (FRON) (#3814) (EXEMPT)
Did the plastic industry use recycling to sell more plastic?

@frontlinePBS | #FrontlinePBS
 

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020

8:00-9:00 PM:
*NEW* NATURE “Cuba’s Wild Revolution” (NAAT) (#3713) (TV-G)
Get a glimpse of Cuba’s spectacular wildlife and landscapes, left virtually untouched for 50 years.

@PBSNature | #NaturePBS

9:00-10:00 PM:
*NEW* NOVA “Cuba’s Cancer Hope” (NOVA) (#4705) (TV-G)
When the U.S. trade embargo left Cuba isolated from medical resources, Cuban doctors were forced to get creative.

@novapbs | #NOVAPBS

10:00-11:00 PM:
*NEW* EARTH’S SACRED WONDERS “Closer to the Divine” (ESAW) (#102) (TV-G)
Learn how a Muslim in Mali, a Shinto in Japan and an Episcopalian in New York City worship.

 

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020

8:00-9:00 PM:
THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR “Cape Ann Between a Rock and Hardwood; Custom Screen Door, Paint Trim” (NTOH) (#1818) (TV-G) (R)

#AskTOH | #WhatIsIt

9:00-10:00 PM:
EARTH’S SACRED WONDERS “Close to the Divine” (ESAW) (#102) (TV-G) (R)


10:00-11:00 PM:
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Desert Botanical Garden Hour 2” (ANRO) (#2411) (TV-G) (R)

@RoadshowPBS | #antiquesroadshow
 

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FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020

8:00-8:30 PM:
*NEW* WASHINGTON WEEK (WWIR) (#5941) (EXEMPT)
Join Robert Costa and noted journalists for a discussion of the big stories from DC.

@washingtonweek | #WashingtonWeek

8:30-9:00 PM:
*NEW* FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER (FLMH) (#340) (EXEMPT)
Join Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.


9:00-10:00 PM:
*NEW* SOMEWHERE SOUTH “Porridge for the Soul” (SOBS) (#102) (TV-PG)
Join Vivian as she honors African American contributions to Southern food.

#SomewhereSouth

10:00-10:30 PM:
*NEW* DISHING WITH JULIA CHILD “The Whole Fish Story” (DIWJ) (#101) (TV-G)
Jose Andres and Eric Ripert are amazed by Julia Child’s treatment of fish and wealth of information.


10:30-11:00 PM:
*NEW* DISHING WITH JULIA CHILD “The Good Loaf” (DIWJ) (#102) (TV-G)
Four celebrity chefs follow some of Julia Child’s classic breadmaking recipes.

 

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020

11:00 PM-12:00 AM:
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Patty Griffin/The Revivalists” (AUCL) (#4505) (TV-PG) (R)

@acltv | #acltv

Final Season of Hulu Original "Future Man" Premieres April 3rd

Final Season of Hulu Original "Future Man" Premieres April 3rd In this final season, the motley trio messes with time one last time.

[via press release from Hulu]

Final Season of Hulu Original "Future Man" Premieres April 3rd Hulu Original comedy series Future Man will return for its third and final season on Friday, April 3rd with all eight episodes! In this final season, the motley trio messes with time one last time. Synopsis: Convicted of time crimes and sentenced to death by entertainment, Josh, Tiger, and Wolf become fugitives, on the run through time, trying desperately to evade capture while clearing their names and fixing the big mess of history they've made along the way. Future Man stars Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, and Derek Wilson. The series is created and executive produced by Kyle Hunter and Ariel Shaffir and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Matt Tolmach, James Weaver and Ben Karlin executive produce alongside Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shaffir, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Future Man is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Quibi Announces "Ice Cream Man" Written and Executive Produced by Max and Adam Reid

Quibi Announces "Ice Cream Man" Written and Executive Produced by Max and Adam Reid Based on the Image Comic created by W Maxwell Prince, the horror-fantasy anthology series is presented by its omnipresent narrator, the Ice Cream Man.

[via press release from Quibi]

Quibi Announces ICE CREAM MAN Written and Executive Produced By Max and Adam Reid Today, Quibi is announcing that UCP, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios, is producing Image Comics' popular comic book series ICE CREAM MAN for Quibi. Max and Adam Reid ("Sneaky Pete") will write and serve as executive producers. Chris Bender and Jake Weiner of Good Fear Content and Jake Wagner of Alibi will executive produce. Based on the Image Comic created by W Maxwell Prince, ICE CREAM MAN is a horror-fantasy anthology series presented by its omnipresent narrator, the Ice Cream Man. Weaving a dark tapestry of tales from his truck, the Ice Cream Man serves up scoops of pain and suffering to the inhabitants of one suburb town for his own malevolent amusement. ICE CREAM MAN peels back the layers of the suburban American psyche with stories that are timeless yet current, relatable yet strange, equal parts terrifying and ironic, and always end with a macabre twist. The Reid brothers (Adam & Max) are award-winning television writers from Canada where they worked on cult shows including "Todd & The Book of Pure Evil." Recently they wrote for "Sneaky Pete" on Amazon. Universal Content Productions (UCP) is a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios. The award-winning studio produces such series as "The Umbrella Academy" (Netflix), "Homecoming" (Amazon), "Dare Me" (USA Network), and "The Act" (Hulu). Pick a flavor: Chocolate, vanilla, spider, blood, or bleach! Have another scoop, on the house! About Universal Content Productions (UCP): UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. Asfierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering and award-winning scripted programming with partners such as Amazon ("Homecoming"), Netflix ("The Umbrella Academy"), Hulu ("The Act") and YouTube ("Impulse"), as well as NBCUniversal's Peacock ("Dr. Death," "Brave New World," "Battlestar Galactica," "Angelyne"), USA ("Mr. Robot," "The Sinner," "The Purge," "Dirty John," "Briarpatch," "Treadstone," "Dare Me") and SYFY ("Resident Alien," "The Magicians"). UCP's content library also features more than 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including "Monk," "Battlestar Galactica" and "Psych." The studio will be launching UCP Audio in 2020 with original scripted and unscripted podcasts. About Good Fear Content: Chris Bender and Jake Weiner founded Good Fear Content in 2016. The company produces clutter-busting media across theatrical, TV and emerging digital platforms with a focus on nurturing and establishing new voices aspiring to be generation-defining talent. Good Fear's current slate features STX's My Spy to be released on March 13. The film is directed by Pete Segal with Dave Bautista and Kristen Schaal starring. That project will be followed by Mulan, a live-action version of the classic adventure of a young Chinese maiden who disguises herself as a warrior in order to save her father. Set for release by Disney on March 27, the film is directed by Niki Caro and stars Yifei Liu, Jet Li, Gong Li, and Donnie Yen. Good Fear Content has the romantic comedy Singles Day at New Line and Sabrina, the story of NFL superstar DeAndre Hopkins' mother Sabrina Greenlee in development with Sam Bailey attached to direct at Bron.

"After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News," A Look at the Damaging Consequences of the Rise of "Fake News" in the U.S. Debuts March 19, Exclusively on HBO

"After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News," A Look at the Damaging Consequences of the Rise of "Fake News" in the U.S. Debuts March 19, Exclusively on HBO This documentary humanizes a phenomena that Americans will confront in the coming election cycle and for years to come.

[via press release from HBO]

"AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS," A LOOK AT THE DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES OF THE RISE OF "FAKE NEWS" IN THE U.S. DEBUTS MARCH 19, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS, debuting THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT), investigates the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of "fake news" in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen. This documentary humanizes a phenomena that Americans will confront in the coming election cycle and for years to come. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and partners' streaming platforms. Directed by Andrew Rossi ("Page One: Inside the New York Times," HBO's "Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven") and executive produced by CNN's Brian Stelter, AFTER TRUTH features exclusive access to the victims and perpetrators of false news stories as well as a variety of experts and journalists who contextualize its impact and reinforce the importance of quality journalism. The concern over disinformation and false news in our global information environment became ubiquitous after President Trump's victory in 2016, but the film shows that signs of the crisis were emerging well before the election. AFTER TRUTH draws on a wealth of interview subjects to illuminate the issue from several angles while emphasizing the human toll in case studies. Subjects include: James Alefantis, owner of the D.C pizzeria embroiled in the "Pizzagate" conspiracy; Keith Alexander, Pulitzer Prize-winning crime reporter for The Washington Post; Harvard professor Yochai Benkler who deconstructs the concept of the "propaganda pipeline;" conservative political operative and self-professed user of "fake news" Jack Burkman; author and conspiracy theorist, Jerome Corsi; Oliver Darcy, senior media reporter for CNN; Adam Goldman, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The New York Times; University of Pennsylvania professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson; disinformation expert Molly McKew; Aaron Rich, brother of DNC staffer Seth Rich; Scott Shane, reporter for the New York Times; Will Sommer, tech reporter for The Daily Beast; Silicon Valley journalist Kara Swisher; Elizabeth Williamson, feature writer for The New York Times; and others. AFTER TRUTH examines several incidents that have been impacted by "fake news:" · In the summer of 2015, Jade Helm 15 - an eight-week military exercise in Bastrop, Texas - sparked a heated conspiracy among locals who believed President Obama was using the operation as a ruse to detain political dissidents. Promoted by Alex Jones, spread on sites like Reddit and 4chan and exacerbated by actions taken by the governor's office, which eventually assigned the state guard to monitor the exercise, the conspiracy was of great concern to intelligence and security experts who say it was stoked, in part, by covert Russian information activities targeting the U.S. · In 2016, online speculation led to what would become known as "Pizzagate." A family pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. became the target of vicious online conjecture that a child pornography ring with links to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was being run on its premises. Known as a safe space for the queer community, Comet and its staff were increasingly terrorized online until the violence crossed into the physical world and an armed gunman burst into the restaurant looking for proof of the crimes. The Reddit-fueled furor, together with vocal attacks from Alex Jones, had in the gunman's eyes justified his response to the entirely falsified story. · In 2016, Seth Rich, a Democratic National Committee employee, was killed in an attempted robbery. His murder was linked online to the leak of Hillary Clinton's emails to WikiLeaks, despite overwhelming proof that the Russians were behind the hacked server and leak, and no evidence that his murder was in any way connected. These claims were fueled by operatives like Jack Burkman and Jerome Corsi and broadcast on Fox News and Sean Hannity's prime time show. · Attempting to undermine former FBI director Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Trump Administration, conservative operative Jack Burkman and conspiracy theorist Jacob Wohl teamed up to falsely accuse Mueller of sexual assault, staging a press conference in which journalists fight to get to the truth. · In December 2017, certain activists on the left take on the tactics of their conservative counterparts, when during a senate race between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones, an online campaign was put in place to imitate Russian tactics to influence voters. · In the Facebook congressional hearings in 2018, founder Mark Zuckerberg defended the website's privacy practices and data breaches, while news specialists debated the responsibility of media companies to police their own content in an age of huge advertising revenue and corporate profit, delving into the thorny issues of freedom of speech in our social media age. In 2019, the FBI designated conspiracy theories like "Pizzagate" as a new domestic terrorism threat. The Bureau also warned about disinformation campaigns targeting the 2020 presidential election. Despite the warnings, the U.S. Senate has failed to pass legislation to increase election security. Educators, journalists and researchers continue to work to protect the facts in our information space. AFTER TRUTH: DISINFORMATION AND THE COST OF FAKE NEWS is an HBO Documentary Films presentation of an Abstract Production; directed and produced by Andrew Rossi; executive producer Brian Stelter; co-producer, Adam McGill; editor, Cindy Lee; music Ian Hultquist; a film by Andrew Rossi. For HBO: executive producers, Lisa Heller and Nancy Abraham; senior producer, Sara Rodriguez.

Video: "Tales from the Loop" - Official Trailer

Video: "Tales from the Loop" - Official Trailer The Amazon series, due on April 3, explores the mind-bending adventures of the people who live above the Loop, a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe - making things previously relegated to science fiction, possible.

[via press release from Amazon]

Tales From the Loop | Official Trailer Inspired by the wondrous paintings of Simon St�lenhag, Tales from the Loop explores the mind-bending adventures of the people who live above the Loop, a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe - making things previously relegated to science fiction, possible.

Video: "The Eddy" - Official Teaser - Netflix

Video: "The Eddy" - Official Teaser - Netflix Created by Damien Chazelle, Alan Poul, Glen Ballard and Jack Thorne, the series premieres Friday, May 8.

[via press release from Netflix]

The Eddy | Official Teaser | Netflix Welcome to The Eddy. A musical drama set in contemporary Paris revolving around a jazz club, its owner, the house band, and the dangerous city that surrounds them. Created by Damien Chazelle, Alan Poul, Glen Ballard and Jack Thorne. Opening on May 8th. Watch The Eddy, Only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80211090

Disney+ Orders "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," The Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series

Disney+ Orders "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," The Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series Picking up the story of its central character Penny Proud, the new series will also include her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!).

[via press release from Disney+]

Disney+ Orders "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," the Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar Return to Helm All-New Episodes with Original Voice Cast Disney+ has ordered the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series "The Proud Family" which, 18 years after its Disney Channel premiere, is still beloved for its characters, stories and multilayered humor and for its messages about inclusion and cultural diversity in a smart, modern way. The new animated family sitcom "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" is currently in production at Disney Television Animation with Academy Award-winning creator/executive producer Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar, who led the original series, at the helm, reuniting them with Calvin Brown, Jr. who is co-executive producer and story editor. All previous seasons of "The Proud Family" are currently available on Disney+. In a joint statement, Smith and Farquhar said, "In our minds, the show never really went away, as we still had tons of stories left to tell. It's the perfect time to bring back this show, and we can't wait to take fans, old and new alike, on this journey with us." Picking up the story of its central character Penny Proud, the new series will also include her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be "The Proud Family" without Penny's loyal crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer, among others. Disney+ and Disney Television Animation also released concept art featuring the main characters from the upcoming series. Reprising their voice roles are: Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez. Cedric the Entertainer will also return as Uncle Bobby Proud. "The show's humor and relatable stories are as relevant with audiences today as ever," said Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. "Our audiences have loved rediscovering their favorite episodes of 'The Proud Family,' and we're excited Bruce, Ralph, Calvin, and the returning cast are creating new stories for their new home on Disney+." Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said, "The genius of the original 'Proud Family' series was that, under the guise of a family comedy, it provided a brilliant social commentary on our life and times. With this new series, Bruce and Ralph will once again challenge everyone to think differently about the world we share." About Disney+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. From The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney's incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service. About Disney Television Animation Disney Television Animation (DTVA), established in November 1984, is an industry leader in the creation of animated television for preschoolers, kids and tweens across Disney-branded channels and platforms. The animation studio is home to hit television series including "DuckTales," "Phineas and Ferb," "Gravity Falls," "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Sofia the First," "Elena of Avalor" and the "Mickey Mouse" shorts.

Video: "Go Karts" - Official Trailer - Netflix

Video: "Go Karts" - Official Trailer - Netflix When his mother moves them to a new town, 15-year-old Jack discovers go kart racing and dedicates himself to the sport.

[via press release from Netflix]

GO KARTS | Official Trailer | Netflix Official Trailer for Go Karts, coming to Netflix on March 13, 2020. When his mother moves them to a new town, 15-year-old Jack discovers go kart racing and dedicates himself to the sport. With the support of an old race-car driver with a secret past, and his new best friends, Jack must learn to control his recklessness to win the national title. Watch Go Karts, Only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80241136

Video: "Dirty Money" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix

Video: "Dirty Money" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix The critically-acclaimed investigative series returns with six untold stories of scandal, financial malfeasance, and corruption in the world of business.

[via press release from Netflix]

Dirty Money Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix The critically-acclaimed investigative series returns with six untold stories of scandal, financial malfeasance, and corruption in the world of business. Banking scandals, real estate schemes, toxic plastics and more reveal how a corporate thirst for profit puts citizens in danger. Dirty Money returns March 11. Watch Dirty Money, Only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80994659