PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of February 17
Published February 15, 2008
9:00 – 10:00PM
Frontline – "Rules of Engagement". This week, Frontline examines the truth behind the deaths of 24 residents of Haditha, Iraq, who were killed by U.S. forces. The Haditha deaths have led to a huge criminal case against U.S. troops in Iraq. But what really happened?
10:00 – 11:00PM
Independent Lens – "Banished". Three counties banished African-Americans 100 years ago. Now some of the descendants of those families come back and learn what, precisely, went down.
Wednesday, February 20:
8:00 - 9:00PM
America's Ballroom Challenge – “International Latin”. Some of the finest dancers in North America gather at the Columbus convention center in Ohio to dance their hearts out. Up this week, the International Latin division. Now, when I took Latin we had to learn nonsense like "The gladiators will smite the Christians in the arena this weekend, hail Caesar!" I hope this is better than that.
9:00PM - 11:30PM
Great Performances – "Company". Raúl Esparza stars as Bobby in this televised Broadway production of the Sondheim musical. I don't want to spoil what happens in the musical for you, but there's no mincemeat pies made out of the bodies of the poor folks that went to get a shave and a haircut.
Thursday, February 21:
8:00 - 9:00PM
The This Old House Hour - Episode TBA. It’s This Old House and Ask This Old House. It’s like maintenance… for your home. Wait, no, that’s exactly what it is. That doesn’t mean it’s not awesome though. Seriously, The This Old House Hour is one of the finest home improvement hours on PBS. No joke.
9:00 - 10:00PM
Antiques Roadshow – "San Antonio (Hour One)". Ah, Texas. Everything is bigger in Texas. Is it better in Texas though? Is it older in Texas? Has It been kept in better condition in Texas? My understanding is that it's pretty dry in Texas, maybe that has helped preserve the various items that the antiquers bring in.
10:00 - 11:00PM
Soundstage – "Dan Fogelberg". Last week it was John Fogerty. This week it's Dan Fogelberg. Who's next, Andy Fogelstein? Ah, Andy Fogelstein, I remember him. He was good friends with Henry Jones, they guy you have to save the bones for (he don't eat no meat). I have a funny story about Henry Jones and Andy Fogelstein, but this is really supposed to be about Dan Fogelberg, so I'll skip it.
- PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of February 17
- Published: February 15, 2008
- Type: News
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: News, Video: Television
- Part of a feature: PBS in Primetime
- Writer: Josh Lasser
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