9:00 – 10:30PM
P.O.V. – "Critical Condition." Forty-seven million people in this country are without health insurance. Are you one of them? Even if you're not, it's still a scary notion, and this episode puts a "human face" on the issue by examining the lives of four people who are critically ill and without insurance. What happens to them? Will they get the treatment they need?
10:30 – 11:00PM
RX For Change. It's a short follow-up to the P.O.V. that preceded it. It talks about the presidential candidates' stands on what should happen with health care reform. There will also be a few experts appearing who evaluate the plans. Somehow I have a feeling that the plans and the reality are far removed from one another.
Wednesday, October 1:
8:00 - 9:00PM
Secrets of the Dead – "Executed in Error." Back in the day, 1910 to be exact, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen was hanged for dismembering and poisoning his wife (not in that order). Did he do it? Did he not? Apparently there's some new DNA evidence. It may be that an apology is in order.
9:00 – 9:30PM
Get Ready for Digital TV. Two lovely gentlemen from This Old House, Norm Abram and Kevin O'Connor, are here to tell you all about getting ready for digital TV (as the transition is coming in February 2009). Pretty much the answer is that if you have cable or satellite you're fine and that if you don't you're probably going to need a converter box and the government will give you a coupon to buy one.
9:30 – 10:00PM
Atchafalaya Houseboat. Now that is great name, Atchafalaya. For those of you who are unaware, Atchafalaya is a swamp in Louisiana which measures a million acres. A writer, Gwen Roland, built a houseboat by hand 30 years ago. Wow. She's like the Noah of Louisiana.
10:00 – 11:30PM
P.O.V. – "In the Family." The maker of this film, or "filmmaker" if you prefer, tested positive for the "breast cancer gene" at the age of 27. She chose to document her experiences in hopes (I assume) of not just helping others, but helping herself too. I am convinced that there were many tough decisions to face and that they are explored herein.
Thursday, October 2:
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 - 11:00PM
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