Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
New!
Monday, May 20
at 8 p.m.
Journey through comedian giant Mel Brooks' life from his early years in the creative beginnings of live television to his recognition as the man with more earned major awards than any other living entertainer from this American Masters series. |
Ghost Army
New!
Tuesday, May 21
at 7 p.m.
During WWII, American G.I.s deceived Hitler's soldiers with rubber tanks, sound effects and illusions. Discover the illustrious careers some of these tricksters later found in art, design and fashion. |
Live from Lincoln Center: Audra McDonald
"Go Back Home"
New!
Friday, May 24
at 8 p.m.
Enjoy this special performance by host Audra McDonald, five-time Tony Award winner, when she takes center stage in the series finale to sing her favorite musical numbers and selections from her new album "Go Back Home."
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Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
"Created Equal"
New!
Tuesday, May 21
at 8 p.m.
The Founding Fathers declared that "all men are created equal," but it took a bloody civil-war and 75 years after the signing of the Constitution for the 14th Amendment to allow the federal government to enforce equality. Learn how people use the 14th Amendment today to fight for same-sex marriage, voting rights and immigration reform.
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Rebel: Voces Special Presentation
New!
Friday, May 24
at 9 p.m.
An estimated 1,000 women secretly served as soldiers during the Civil War. Explore why the mysterious true story of Loreta Velasquez, a Cuban immigrant who masqueraded as a man to fight for the Confederate Army, has been erased from the history books.
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New Tricks
New!
Thursday, May 23 at 9 p.m.
When Standing and McAndrew visit a new UCOS section, they agree to help in a 1993 case of a bookie's death, but the investigation becomes a game-of-stakes when McAndrew crosses paths with the man who had an affair with his wife. |
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A Night at the Crescent
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 p.m.
Flash back to the time of sultry blues and powerhouse sound with The Sugar Thieves, "Arizona's finest meat-shakin’ blues band."
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Antiques Roadshow
"Seattle Part 2"
New!
Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m.
Highlights include a circa 1964 Star Trek script and pinch letter, a Civil War dog collar and book ends valued at $10,000.
There's still time to enter the Antiques Roadshow 2013 "Golden Ticket" Sweepstakes if you missed our announcement on social media! Enter daily at the PBS Antiques Roadshow website until July 31, 2013, for your chance to win a 3-day, 2-night trip for two adults to Richmond, Virginia, and experience an exclusive VIP day at the show on August 17, 2013. Don't forget to follow Eight, Arizona PBS on Twitter to stay up-to-date on other PBS online promotions.
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Books & Co.
New!
Monday, May 20 at 8 p.m.
Author Mary Johnson discusses her writing process with host Alberto Rios and opens up about her memoir An Unquenchable Thirst, which follows Johnson's 20-year walk with Mother Theresa as a nun and the compelling and embarrassing moments along the way.
An Eight original production made possible by the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing.
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Community Engagement Event
Thursday, May 23
Phoenix was chosen as the national launch site for the landmark PBS documentary Latino Americans. Join us this Thursday, May 23 for a sneak preview of highlights from the film and a panel discussion and Q&A with the film's producer and special guests, including Latino civil rights pioneer Dolores Huerta. Register at www.azpbs.org/latino.
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Arizona Horizon
New!
Weeknights 5:30 & 10 p.m. on Eight HD,
7 p.m. on Eight World (8.3/Cox 88)
Monday, May 20:
- Economic Update
- Phosphorus
Tuesday, May 21:
- Electric Deregulation
Wednesday, May 22:
- Legislative Update
- AZ Tech & Innovation: Eye Tracking Technology
Thursday, May 23:
- Education Town Hall
- Da Vinci – The Genius Exhibit
- Arts and the Economy Report
Friday,May 24:
- Journalists' Roundtable
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Horizonte
New!
Thursday, May 23
at 7:30 p.m.
Jobs for Arizona's Graduates
Jobs for Arizona's Graduates helps students stay in school and receive the personal, academic, leadership and vocational skills they need to be successful upon graduation. JAG President Graciela Garcia Candia discusses what support services JAG offers to help students succeed. |
