1 March Program Picks

Arts & Music American Masters: Cab Calloway: Sketches Friday, 3/2, at 9:00 p.m. Saturday 3/3, at 3:00 a.m. Explore the life of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz. In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues Friday, 3/2, at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/3, at 4:00 a.m. Salute the great figures of the blues genre and the songs they made famous. President and Mrs. Obama host. Big Band Vocalists (My Music) Saturday, 3/3, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 3/4, at 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday, 3/5, at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/6, at 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m Relive the big-band era with the crooners and canaries of the 1940s. Celtic Thunder Voyage Saturday, 3/3, at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/13, at 8:30 p.m. Monday, 3/19, at 7:30 p.m. A journey through the varying styles of Celtic and Irish music, from old and traditional standards to more contemporary, modern Irish songs. Great Performances: Tony Bennett: Duets II Sunday, 3/4, at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/6, at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/7, at 12:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/10, at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday, 3/11, at 4:00 p.m. Thrill to the singing of the legendary Tony Bennett, whos joined by contemporary artists. The Story of the Costume Drama: The Greatest Stories Ever Told Tuesday, 3/6, at 1:00 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of small-screen historical costume drama. Keeley Hawes narrates. Great Performances: The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall Thursday, 3/8, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3/11, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/13, at 10:30 p.m. Take a front-row seat for the 25th anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera.

2 March Program Picks Don McLean: American Troubadour Saturday, 3/10, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 3/11, at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, 3/14, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/17, at 1:00 a.m. A behind-the-scenes look at one of Americas greatest singer-songwriters. Il Volo Takes Flight Tuesday, 3/13, at 7:00 p.m. The Italian teen vocal group captivates a live audience with music from Opera to Pop to classic Italian songs of both genres. Peter, Paul and Mary: 25th Anniversary Concert Friday, 3/16, at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/17, at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/21, at 1:00 a.m. Sing along with the legendary trio as they perform timeless classics. Superstars of Seventies Soul Live (My Music) Saturday, 3/17, at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/22, at 12:00 a.m. A once-in-a-lifetime gathering with the legends of 1970s Motown, R&B and soul artists. Yanni: Live at El Morro Tuesday, 3/20, at 7:00 p.m. An inspiring concert performed at the historic 16th century Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA Tuesday, 3/20, at 8:30 p.m. Filmed their hometown of Athens, Georgia, this concert delivers a sizzling performance that turned Athens Classic Center into a dancehall. Art Zone with Nancy Guppy Friday, 3/23, at 11:00 p.m. Friday, 3/30, at 11:00 p.m. Art Zone with Nancy Guppy promotes Seattle's rich, vibrant and diverse local art scene of theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, and things that defy description! Great Performances: San Francisco Symphony at 100 Friday, 3/30, at 9:00 p.m. From the ashes of the great San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 rose the passionate desire of a community to embrace music and build an orchestra to restore its spirit. Austin City Limits: Fleet Foxes/Joanna Newsom Saturday, 3/31, at 11:00 p.m. Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom.

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History (and Womens history) Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Parts 1 and 2 of 10. Sunday, 3/25, at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/27, at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as he journeys deep into the ancestry of a group of remarkable individuals and provides new understanding of personal identity and American history. The 1962 Worlds Fair: When Seattle Invented the Future Saturday, 3/24, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 3/25, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, 3/26, at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/27, at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/29, at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/31, at 11:00 a.m. The story of a gambit by a handful of businessmen to put Seattle on the map that ended up shaping the future it was trying to portray. Horses of the West: Americas Love Story Sunday, 3/25, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/28, at 2:00 a.m. From the open runs of wild horses on the range to a gentle nudge from a therapy horse, take an emotional journey on horseback through the American West. Inside Fenway Park: An Icon at 100 Monday, 3/26, at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/29, at 4:00 a.m. Celebrate the centennial of Fenway Park, one of Bostons most popular attractions and a landmark for baseball fans everywhere. Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem Tuesday, 3/27, at 12:00 p.m. The inspiring life story of the pioneering American mathematician Julia Robinson (19191985) and her major contribution to solving one of the 20th century's most vexing mathematical questions - Hilbert's Tenth. Triangle Fire: American Experience Tuesday, 3/27, at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/29, at 3:00 a.m. On March 25th, 1911, a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York's Greenwich Village. Quest for the Lost Maya Wednesday, 3/28, at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/31, at 4:00 a.m. This program explores archaeological evidence of a previously unknown Mayan society based in the Yucatan Peninsula of southern Mexico. Science

4 March Program Picks Journey of the Universe Wednesday, 3/21, at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/27, at 12:00 a.m. Marvel at this dramatic and expansive film that re-imagines the universe story and reframes the human connection to the cosmos. Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem Tuesday, 3/27, at 12:00 p.m. The inspiring life story of the pioneering American mathematician Julia Robinson (19191985) and her major contribution to solving one of the 20th century's most vexing mathematical questions - Hilbert's Tenth. Nature: Ocean Giants: Giant Lives Wednesday, 3/28, at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/29, at 12:00 p.m. Learn why size matters in the world of whales. NOVA: Cracking Your Genetic Code Wednesday, 3/29, at 9:00 p.m. What will it mean when most of us can afford to have the information we use in our DNA all 3 billion chemical letters of itread, stored and available for analysis. Pleasure and Pain Thursday, 3/29, at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/31, at 3:00 a.m. How does pleasure affect our behavior? How do people cope in extreme pain scenarios? Host Michael Mosley explores the science behind pleasure and pain.

Local Interest KCTS 9 Connects with Enrique Cerna Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Host Enrique Cerna and a panel of newsmakers, political insiders and journalists take you beyond the headlines for weekly discussion of the stories making an impact in the Pacific Northwest. Golden Apple Awards 2011 Thursday, 3/1, at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/6, at 3:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate teachers from Seattle, Sequim, Okanogan, Oroville, Wenatchee, Mercer Island, Tacoma and Snohomish. Im not Les Friday, 3/2, at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, 3/25, at 11:30 p.m. For almost 70 years, Sherri hid herself from the world. Everyone knew her as Les, a welder, a husband and a father. Follow her journey to establish her new identity and find a place in the world. KCTS 9 Cooks: Breakfast

5 March Program Picks Saturday, 3/3, at 2:00 p.m. Check, Please! Northwest Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. starting 3/8 Every episode of Check, Please! Northwest brings three guests from all walks of life together to hash it out over their favorite restaurants, from the down-homiest diners to the fanciest four-star local destinations. KCTS 9 Cooks: 15 Delicious Years Saturday, 3/17, at 1:00 p.m. Republican Presidential Debate Monday, 3/19, at 6:00 p.m. Candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination will meet for a live televised debate in Oregon. Art Zone with Nancy Guppy Friday, 3/23, at 11:00 p.m. Friday, 3/30, at 11:00 p.m. "Art Zone with Nancy Guppy" promotes Seattle's rich, vibrant and diverse local art scene of theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, and things that defy description! KCTS 9 Cooks: Chefs Table Saturday, 3/24, at noon The 1962 Worlds Fair: When Seattle Invented the Future Saturday, 3/24, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 3/25, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, 3/26, at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/27, at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/29, at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/31, at 11:00 a.m. The story of a gambit by a handful of businessmen to put Seattle on the map that ended up shaping the future it was trying to portray. Conversations at KCTS 9: Wael Ghormin Sunday, 3/25, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, 3/25, at 4:30 a.m. Google Executive and Egyptian Activist Wael Ghormin talks about his launching of a Facebook campaign to protest the death of an Egyptian man at the hands security forces and how it played a major role in a revolution that brought about the downfall of President Hosni Murbarak. Oregon Field Guide: Gorge Special Wednesday, 3/28, at 7:00 p.m. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act turns 25 years old this month. Austin City Limits: Fleet Foxes/Joanna Newsom Saturday, 3/31, 11:00 p.m. Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom.

6 March Program Picks British BBC Newsnight Fridays at 8:30 p.m. BBC World News America Weekdays at 5:30 p.m.

Masterpiece Classic: The Old Curiosity Shop Sunday, 3/1, at 9:00 p.m. Monday, 3/2, at 3:00 a.m. Relive one of Dickens most heartrending tales as a teenage girl and her grandfather lose everything to a maniacal moneylender and flee his relentless pursuit. Masterpiece Mystery! Zen: Vendetta Sunday, 3/4, at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/7, at 3:00 a.m. A killer is on a vendetta-fuelled rampage against those who wrongly imprisoned him, including a cop who had almost nothing to do with it: Zen. The Story of the Costume Drama: The Greatest Stories Ever Told Tuesday, 3/6, at 1:00 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of small-screen historical costume drama. Keeley Hawes narrates.

Masterpiece Mystery! Zen: Cabal Sunday, 3/11, at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/14, at 3:00 a.m. A disgraced aristocrat jumps off a bridge. Or was he pushed? The Ministry of Justice wants a ruling of suicide, while a powerful prosecutor hints that Zen had better start looking for the murderer. Masterpiece Mystery! Zen: Ratking Sunday, 3/18, at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/21, at 3:00 a.m. When a wealthy industrialist and political party funder is kidnapped, the Ministry of Justice wants Zen to get the hostage back alive at any cost. Masterpiece Contemporary: Lennon Naked Sunday, 3/25, at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/28, at 3:00 a.m. Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who) channels John Lennon in this acclaimed recreation of Lennons last turbulent years with the Beatles. MI-5: Syria Wednesday, 3/28, at 11:00 p.m. A Syrian diplomat indicates he would like to begin secret talks with the UK. Martin Clunes - Man to Manta Thursday, 3/29, at 8:00 p.m.

7 March Program Picks For more than 10 years BAFTA award-winning Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Reggie Perrin) has escaped from the world of acting by diving on family holidays in the Maldives, experiencing the silent universe he has found undersea universe with its vivid colors and its alien inhabitants. Pleasure and Pain Thursday, 3/29, at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/31, at 3:00 a.m. With his customary wit, wisdom and willingness to get involved, Michael Mosley gets to grips with the fascinating worlds of pleasure and pain Mr. Bean: Mr. Bean Goes to Town Saturday, 3/31, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Bean relies on lateral thinking to make his newly acquired television set work properly, only to be defeated by the electric meter.