Reaping the Whirlwind

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 @

6:00PM, 8:00PM & 11:00PM

THE DUST BOWL chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the “Great Plow-Up,” followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews with twenty-six survivors of those hard times, combined with dramatic photographs and seldom seen movie footage, bring to life stories of incredible human suffering and equally incredible human perseverance. It is also a morality tale about our relationship to the land that sustains us—a lesson we ignore at our peril.

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CROSSROADS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 @ 10:00PM

Crossroads follows the evolution of American craft in its drive toward experimentation and innovation; a move toward new forms and creative solutions. Through the work of Tanya Aguiñiga, Lia Cook, Clary Illian, Warren MacKenzie, and Jeff Oestreich, we explore their trailblazing attempts to cross-pollinate culture, aesthetics and technologies, moving forward the development of American craft.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Episode 5: Rotten @ 8:00pm
There isrsomething rotten in David Chang’s kitchen and that’s a good thing. Rotten is delicious; katsuibushi in Japan, XO sauce, rotten bananas with Chef Christina Tosi, and Kimchi.

Episode 6: Rene @ 8:30pm
Chang hangs out with one of his best friends- who happens to be the world’s top chef- Rene Redzepi.

From ramen to rotting bananas, Copenhagen to Kansas City, and pork buns to golf clubs, PBS’s new series The Mind of a Chef combines travel, cooking, history, science, and humor into an unforgettable journey. Join executive producer and narrator Anthony Bourdain as he takes viewers inside the mind of noted Korean-American chef and restaurateur David Chang.

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ULTIMATE MARS CHALLENGE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ 7:00PM & 12:00AM

Why go back to Mars? Far from dead, Mars holds untold potential. Nearly half a century of Mars exploration has yielded tantalizing clues that Mars may once have harbored life—and may harbor it still. The extraordinary landing of a revolutionary rover named Curiosity—which successfully touched down inside the Gale Crater—means we have wheels down on the planet once again, in the form of the most sophisticated robot ever to rove the Mars surface.

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AN ORIGINAL DUCKumentary

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 @ 10:00PM

Ducks are ancient creatures. True originals, ducks practice habitual lifestyles that have been essential to their evolutionary success for millions of years. There are more than 120 different species of ducks—many with delightful names like “Buffleheads,” “Shovelers,” and “Woodies” that embody their charming personalities and curious mannerisms. Despite the glorious display of their iridescent feathers, these webbed-footed waterfowl maintain a reputation for being clumsy and awkward. But in reality they are surprisingly athletic birds; some have been clocked flying almost 100 mph, allowing them to outpace eagles and hawks.

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THE SUICIDE PLAN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 10:30PM

In this groundbreaking 90-minute film FRONTLINE explores the underground world of assisted suicide and takes viewers inside one of the most polarizing social issues of our time – told not only by the people choosing to die, but also by their “assisters,” individuals and right-to-die organizations that put themselves in legal jeopardy by helping others to die.

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PARK AVENUE: MONEY, POWER & THE AMERICAN DREAM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 @ 8:00PM

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) presents his take on the gap between rich and poor Americans in Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream. Gibney contends that America’s richest citizens have “rigged the game in their favor,” and created unprecedented inequality in the United States.

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UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, SERIES 2

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM

EPISODE 6: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

War is inevitable, and so it seems too is the realization that the secrets of 165 Eaton Place are about to come to light. Lady Agnes returns to London, soon aware that she wasn’t didn’t know half of what happened in her household – upstairs or down.

Downstairs, a member of the staff mysteriously disappears while others are called up for service in the war. No one knows what the days and months ahead will bring, but change is inevitable. And, once again, a beloved voice from the past offers direction for the dire days.

As the final march towards war seems inevitable, Sir Hallam desperately tries to sort out his own situation, and restore order to the household. But it becomes painfully clear that the clock can’t be turned back, and that the time has arrived for the household’s greatest test.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 9:00PM

On Nov. 11, “National Salute to Veterans” will bring the nation together to say thank you to America’s veterans, to salute their service, honor their sacrifice, and promise that their dedication to our country will never be forgotten.

Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”), this national television event will pay tribute to all veterans—those fresh from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars; those still among us from WWII, Korea and Vietnam; and all those who died for our freedom throughout America’s history—and acknowledge their families, who have sacrificed along with them.

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