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Friday, August 27, 2004


Hugh Laurie and Jim Broadbent star in "The Young Visiters" Posted by Hello

TGIF -- More TV info, Carmen Electra and More

BBC America in November: NEW ON BBC AMERICA - November 2004 PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS ON BBC AMERICA

THE YOUNG VISITERS [sic] (U.S. premiere original) Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent (Iris, Moulin Rouge) and Hugh Laurie (Stuart Little, Maybe Baby) star in a colorful, enchanting and eccentric view of adult life and love in Victorian London as seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old girl in BBC AMERICA's original comic moviepremiere, The Young Visiters [sic]. Based on the much-loved Victorian novel, written in 1890 by Daisy Ashford, who wrote (and famously misspelled) the tale when she was just nine-years-old, the comic drama centers on two gentlemen - Alfred Salteena (Jim Broadbent) and Lord Bernard Clark (Hugh Laurie) - as they compete for the favors of a young lady, Ethel Monticue (Lyndsey Marshal, The Hours, The Gathering Storm). Alfred Salteena, "an elderly man of 42," has his heart set a-flutter by his young charge, Ethel, whom he has promised to introduce to the aristocracy. Alfred is only acquainted with one aristocrat - Lord Bernard Clark - and duly arranges to visit him in his rambling Rickamere Hall. Alfred asks Bernard's advice on how to, "gain a place on the right side of the blanket" in order to be in a position to propose to Ethel. Bernard advises him to travel to Crystal Palace to seek tuition from his old chum, the Earl of Clincham played by Bill Nighy (Love Actually, State of Play). This he must do at once. Alfred sets off to see the Earl of Clincham who agrees to help him. And, after being relieved of his life savings, Alfred is sent on a rigorous training course of learning social etiquette, such as how to doff one's hat and the proper use of cutlery. Meanwhile, back at Rickamere Hall, Ethel's head has been turned by the size of Bernard's estate, his butler and his propensity for first class travel. Likewise, Bernard, fighting his conscience, finds himself head-over-heels in love with Ethel, and proposes a wild trip to London. Shortly after their arrival in the metropolis, Bernard can hold himself back no longer. He proposes to Ethel who immediately accepts. Clincham decides to throw a party to celebrate Alfred's progress and invites the highest of society to attend. Bernard is reluctant to go but Ethel, faced with the opportunity of meeting even more lords and ladies, insists on accepting the invitation, which inevitably leads them coming face-to-face with Alfred...The Young Visiters [sic] premieres Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 8 p.m.

MURDER IN SUBURBIA (U.S. premiere original) A sassy, female crime-busting duo with an irresistible knack for uncovering the truth bring their exceptional investigative skills to BBC AMERICA in an all-new murder mystery series, Murder in Suburbia. The meticulous and often stubborn Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst (Caroline Catz, The Vice) teams up with instinctive, chaotic and street-smart Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins (Lisa Faulkner, MI5) to create suburbia's hottest new detective partnership.
Murder in Suburbia premieres Mondays from November 22, 2004 at 8 p.m.

MINE ALL MINE
(U.S. premiere original) What would happen if you discovered that you own not only your house but also the whole town in which you live? The Vivaldi family, of Swansea in Wales, is just about to make such adiscovery in BBC AMERICA's latest U.S. premiere original drama from writer Russell T. Davies (Queer as Folk, The Second Coming), Mine All Mine.
Mine All Mine premieres Sundays from November 28, 2004 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

WAKING THE DEAD
(U.S. premiere season) Digging up the past can be a dangerous business - especially for members of the Cold Case Unit. Chief Inspector Boyd (Trevor Eve, David Copperfield, In The Name Of The Father) is back to reopen the files of more unsolved crimes in a U.S. premiere season of BBC AMERICA's Waking the Dead.
Waking the Dead premieres Mondays from November 22, 2004 at 9 p.m.

THE PERSUADERS (Channel premiere) Fast money, fast cars and fast women... this is the life of dashing do-gooders Tony Curtis and Roger Moore in the 1971 adventure series The Persuaders. The action-packed classic joins The Avengers and The Saint on BBC AMERICA's Friday night line-up of cool retro favorites.
The Persuaders airs Friday nights beginning November 5, 2004 at 10 p.m.

COLD FEET
(Channel premiere) The complex emotional lives of three 30-something couples are the focus of BBC AMERICA's stylish, award-winning drama, Cold Feet. Stars Stephen Mapes, Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris.
Cold Feet airs Sundays from November 28, 2004 at 9 p.m.

THIS LIFE Five friends. One household. No rules. It's back. BBC AMERICA presents an encore presentation of the UK's hottest drama of the 1990s - the cult show, This Life.
Winner of five major awards - including the Royal Television Society's award for Best Drama - This Life revolves around uncompromising story lines of sexy, young twenty-somethings who are rival lawyers by day and hard-partying friends by night.
This Life airs Sundays from November 28, 2004 at 8 p.m.


Who's Wearing What: Carmen Electra will hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in a dress by Sunny Choi. The vibrant green plunging v-neck satin cocktail dress is the just the beginning. She will change into another Sunny Choi dress for the VMA after-party. Carmen will host the Ocean Drive VMA after-party in a white satin off-the-shoulder cocktail dress, with bow accent at the shoulder.


TNT Original: Two-time Golden Globe nominee Kyra Sedgwick (The Woodsman, Loverboy, Cavedweller) has been cast to play the lead Turner Network Television (TNT)'s THE CLOSER, an original dramatic pilot about an elite division of the LAPD, announced Michael Wright, senior vice president of original programming for TNT. THE CLOSER comes to TNT from The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. James Duff (The D.A., The Agency) wrote the pilot, which is being executive produced by Duff, Greer Shephard (Nip/Tuck, The D.A.) and Michael Robin (Nip/Tuck, The D.A., NYPD Blue). Robin will also direct. THE CLOSER is a gripping police drama that tells the story of Deputy Police Chief Brenda Jean Johnson (Sedgwick), an Atlanta police detective who has come to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

Sedgwick, who co-starred in the Emmy-winning TNT Original Door to Door, will soon be seen in The Woodsman, co-starring Kevin Bacon, which will be released on December 24. The film premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and was showcased as part of the Cannes Film Festival. She will also be seen in Showtime's Cavedweller, which she developed and produced and which will premiere on October 17.

Sedgwick was last seen in HBO's Emmy-nominated Something the Lord Made and has just wrapped production on Kevin Bacon's Loverboy, which she co-produced. In addition to Personal Velocity, which earned her a 2002 Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, her credits include Born on the Fourth of July, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, Singles, Phenomenon, Behind the Red Door, Just a Kiss and Secondhand Lions, as well as Something to Talk About and Miss Rose White, both of which earned her Golden Globe nominations.

Christmas Production: A new holiday musical/dance theater production coming to New York City's Beacon Theater in December.... SANTA MEETS THE ICE DRAGON
WHO: Bob McGrath, known as"Bob from Sesame Street," is cast in the main role as Narrator.Beloved by kids everywhere for his role as the music teacher on Sesame Street for the past 34 years, Bob sings and narrates and portrays all of the voices in this unique production, which also features the renowned American Symphony Orchestra (28-piece orchestra), and an 11-member dance troupe as Santa, the elves in Santaland, the little boy and girl, Max and Sara, and the other characters (still to be cast). Oh, and a 21-foot-high Ice Dragon will take kids' breath away!
WHAT: SANTA MEETS THE ICE DRAGON, a brand-new musical holiday adventure combines theater, dance and music. This captivating production is a new and original Christmas tale, but has the kind of wonderfully old-fashioned, timeless storyline and themes and enchanting symphonic score that will appeal to children and adults alike. The magical costumes, sets and special effects make it destined to become an instant annual classic. (Think of a production situated somewhere between Hans Christian Andersen and Disney.) Produced and directed by Anne Geenen of In the Wings Productions (which also brought the performance troupe Mummenschanz and The Flying Karamazov Brothers to Lincoln Center for special holiday runs in recent years) . Composed and conducted by award-winning composer Erik Van der Wurff. Choreographed by Gilles Monnart. Costumes designed by Tony-nominated Yan Tax. (See synopsis below.)


WHERE:
The Beacon Theater (2800 seats)
Broadway
New York City

WHEN: DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 28
Evening performances at 7:30 pm, with two performances on Wednesdays & Sundays, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Specially discounted school matinee for Group Sales and open to the public on Tues., December 14, at 12 pm.

TICKETS GO ON SALE IN SEPTEMBER AFTER LABOR DAY
Ticketmaster: 212-307-7171

Box Office: 212-496-7070
Groups: 212-398-8383 or 800-223-7565
www.santameetstheicedragon.com


War, What it's Good For, Absolutely Nothing: On October 5, 2004, Universal Studios Home Video will release on DVD the critically acclaimed landmark documentary feature THE WAR ROOM, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, and produced by R.J. Cutler, Wendy Ettinger and Frazer Pennebaker. Nominated for an Academy Award® and the winner of Best Documentary from the National Board of Review, THE WAR ROOM peers behind the closed curtain of modern day politics, reveals the inner sanctum of the 1992 Clinton-for-President Campaign and vividly details how the two political masterminds, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, changed the way presidential campaigns are run.

Timed to coincide with the 2004 Presidential campaign, the THE WAR ROOM is a timely look at the political campaign process, offering insights into what the John Kerry and George W. Bush campaigns must be like in the last days to win the presidency. An additional bonus feature includes newly recorded remarks from the filmmakers specifically added for this release, wherein they share some of the most memorable stories from their ringside access to the Clinton campaign and the making of this film. The DVD has a suggested retail price of $14.98. The pre-order date is August 31, 2004.

From a cold Primary in New Hampshire to the victory party in Little Rock almost ten months later, THE WAR ROOM takes viewers on a revealing, behind-the-scenes journey to the White House. This insightful look into one of the shrewdest, funniest, most sophisticated political machines ever, takes on new meaning in light of subsequent revelations concerning President Bill Clinton.

At the center of THE WAR ROOM are the two men who guide Clinton’s presidential bid through all of its turmoil: James Carville, the fiery, charismatic, expletive-spewing Cajun who manages the campaign with a mixture of Southern charm and unrelenting passion; and George Stephanopoulos, the brilliant, handsome Rhodes Scholar who, as communications director, calmly but surely mobilizes Clinton’s staff to take the presidency.

Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker’s camera follow these two masterminds as they ingeniously maneuver the campaign past the controversy of Gennifer Flowers and the draft-dodging issue through such events as the Democratic National Convention, the debates with George Bush and H. Ross Perot and the final, nail-biting days leading up to the election itself. This is a compelling and enlightening adventure story about two remarkable men, and about the monumental effort, determination and chutzpah that is required to conduct – and win – a political campaign in the modern age.

BASICS

DVD - $14.98 SRP

Street Date: October 5, 2004

Orders due August 31, 2004

Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes

Language: English

Subtitles: Spanish

Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1

DTS: Dolby

DVD Catalog # 26128

Thursday, August 26, 2004


Arthur, on PBS' new kids block Posted by Hello

Television Schedules, Fall Previews and More

Fun Educational TV: PBS KIDS GO! — A New Destination for Early Elementary School-aged Kids Launching October 11, 2004 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays (check local listings) and weekends, PBS KIDS GO! is a new educational, multimedia destination specifically created by, for and about kids in their early elementary school years — an audience with limited choices for media that is both fun and educational and more importantly, age-appropriate.

PBS KIDS GO! introduces new stars — from MAYA & MIGUEL and POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER —and current popular PBS KIDS’ programs targeted towards older kids, including ARTHUR and CYBERCHASE (new episodes for CYBERCHASE begin this fall, ARTHUR will premiere new episodes in December). Info: www.pbskidsgo.org

THE PROGRAMMING:

MAYA & MIGUEL, from Scholastic Entertainment, presents culture and language learning as fun, relevant and rewarding for all children, with a special emphasis on the Latino population. Lively and colorful, MAYA & MIGUEL chronicles the adventures, and sometimes misadventures, of 10-year-old twins Maya and Miguel Santos and features their family, friends and a richly diverse neighborhood. This never-a-dull-moment situation comedy revolves around Maya’s well-intended meddling in her family’s and friend’s lives, ultimately creating new quandaries to fix. While every episode takes humorous twists and turns, the underlying message is the importance of doing good for the family and community, and the philosophy that shared happiness is greater than personal gain. Sprinkled throughout the series are values of friendship, family and a positive, culturally rich portrayal of Latino family, language and cultures.

POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER, from WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. in association with Marc Brown Studios, is a series spin-off from the popular series ARTHUR. Arthur's friend Buster travels with his father, who is an airline pilot ferrying a Latino rock band, Los Viejeros, on tour around the country and the world. Buster takes along his video camera to send home video postcards to Arthur and his friends and family. POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER mixes animation with live-action shooting to present Buster's point of view, what he sees and who he meets through the lens of his video camera, and to show a vivid, multicultural portrait of America and the world.

ARTHUR, from WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. - - A five-time Emmy Award-winner, this daily half-hour animated series, based on Marc Brown’s best-selling Arthur adventure books, shows how Arthur and his friends use effective, age-appropriate problem-solving skills. Each episode consists of two independent stories focusing on themes and events central to children’s lives. Whether facing down a bully, worrying about a new teacher or being the very last person on earth to lose his baby teeth, Arthur and his friends manage to solve their crises with imagination, kindness and a lot of humor. The series promotes literacy and is complemented by a comprehensive outreach campaign targeted to teachers, librarians, parents and daycare providers.

CYBERCHASE, from Thirteen/WNET New York, Nelvana Limited -- Math rules in the animated adventure series CYBERCHASE. CYBERCHASE energizes kids ages eight-eleven with math power. Full of cyber-mysteries with eye-popping animation and a sly comic flair, the daily series features the voices of Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried. CYBERCHASE sends the message that math is fun — it’s about problem solving and, boy, does it come in handy. When the dastardly villain Hacker (Lloyd) launches a mad mission to conquer the virtual universe, Motherboard calls upon three earth kids for help. They are Jackie, Matt and Inez — the culturally diverse heroes of CYBERCHASE — who, along with the wise-cracking cyber-bird Digit (Gottfried), travel from their real-world realm to the colorful virtual vistas of cyberspace, where they vanquish the bad guys in an all-out battle of wits. Each episode takes the kids on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept — from tackling time in ancient Egyptian tombs to cracking codes in creepy caves or making sense of numbers in a fractured fairy tale world.

Bring on the Kaviar: Kaviar and Kind has retained MHA Media for national public relations representation. Kaviar and Kind, co-owned by Sunrise Ruffalo and Katherine Azarmi, is a high-end, fine art gallery concentrating on unique jewelry brands and original fine art and accessories. The gallery carries high-end jewelry and accessories, leather goods and unique home décor, striving to sell brands and unique pieces previously unknown to the mainstream market in Los Angeles. Visit www.kaviarandkind.com.

Yellowcard Tour Info: A full Yellowcard live DVD is slated for release in November.
And dates for Yellowcard's fall headlining North American tour have been confirmed:

YELLOWCARD FALL TOUR 2004

10/13 Fresno, CA Valdez Hall
10/14 Las Vegas, NV UNLV
10/15 San Diego, CA Soma
10/16 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theater
10/19 Portland, OR Roseland Ballroom
10/20 Seattle, WA Premier
10/21 Vancouver, BC Croatian Cultural Center
10/23 Edmonton, BC Reds
10/24 Calgary, ALB MacEwan Ballroom
10/26 Winnipeg, MAN Burton Cummings Theater
10/27 Minneapolis, MN The Quest
10/28 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall Star Theater
10/29 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
10/31 TBA
11/1 University Park, PA Penn State
11/3 Montreal, QUE Metropolis
11/4 Worcester, MA The Palladium
11/5 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
11/6 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall
11/8 TBA
11/10 Storrs, CT Jorgensen Auditorium
11/11 Baltimore, MD University of Maryland/Baltimore
11/12 TBA
11/13 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
11/14 Jacksonville, FL University of Northern Florida
11/16 Orlando, FL House of Blues
11/18 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall
11/21 Denver, CO Fillmore Theater
11/22 TBA
11/24 Mesa, AZ Mesa Amphitheater
11/26 Los Angeles, CA Palladium
11/27 TBA


Maher Guest: Real Time with Bill Maher” new episode, Friday, August 27, 2004 at 11 p.m. will feature guests: Brigadier Gen. Janis Karpinski, commentator Chris Matthews and author John E. O'Neill; roundtable guests are journalist Ashleigh Banfield, author and educator Michael Eric Dyson and California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher.

McCallum Returns: Most doctors heal people - but by the time bodies reach Dr. Iain McCallum, it's too late. John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Mummy) returns as forensic pathologist Dr. Iain McCallum in the acclaimed crime drama dubbed, "enormously watchable," "exceptional," and "outstanding," by UK critics. A second season of McCallum makes it's cable premiere on BBC AMERICA's Mystery Mondays with four two-hour movies beginning September 27, 2004 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

This season, McCallum struggles more than ever with his inner demons as he copes with a painful break-up from long-term girlfriend, Joanna, and begins to wonder if he's chosen the right profession. Surrounded by death, shattered families and troubled souls - will the harsh reality of McCallum's day-to-day finally prove too much to handle? <>Deep in the morgue of St. Patrick's Hospital in London's East End, McCallum works alongside colleagues Dr. Angela Moloney (Zara Turner, Sliding Doors), Sir Paddy Penfold (Richard Moore), Fuzzy Brightons (the late James Saxon, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) and Bobby Sykes (Richard O'Callaghan). Together with police DI Bracken (Gerard Murphy, Waterworld) and DC Small (Alex Walkinshaw), the team perform post-mortem examinations, trying to uncover the truth behind a death. <>

A rash of murders at a retirement home, the gruesome discovery of four disemboweled bodies, the untimely death of a medical student linked to McCallum and a disturbing case involving Anorexia Nervosa are some the mysterious cases facing McCallum and the team in the new season. <>McCallum is produced by Scottish Television Enterprises; Murray Ferguson is producer.

Beginning September 27, 2004 John Hannah will be the face of BBC AMERICA's Mystery Mondays as the night's on-air host. Also, in a U.S. premiere movie coming to BBC AMERICA this Fall, John Hannah stars as a cop whose life is turned upside down when his wife disappears in the psychological thriller Amnesia, premiering Monday, October 25, 2004.

October Lifetime Sked:

WOMEN rock! Airs Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 10 PM-11:30 PM ET/PT The fifth annual “WomenRock!” in celebration of Lifetime’s 20th year, brings together some of the brightest talent of today to champion the fight against breast cancer. The signature concert, which each year attracts the music industry's hottest performers, is part of Lifetime’s award-winning public awareness campaign, Our Lifetime Commitment: Stop Breast Cancer for Life, now in its tenth year. “Women Rock!” tapes at the Wiltern Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday, September 28.

STRONG MEDICINE

Body Mass Increase Airs Sunday, October 10, 2004 9-10 PM ET/PT After performing a check-up on her son’s friend, Lu (Rosa Blasi) is shocked to find out the teen is pregnant and that it may be her son’s child. Meanwhile, Andy (Patricia Richardson) takes action when her daughter’s friends are sent “fat letters” by their school, notifying their parents that they are overweight. With Kayla’s (Tamera Mowry) ex-boyfriend announcing his pending nuptials, Kayla (Tamera Mowry) asks Peter (Josh Coxx) to be her fiancé. (Drama/2004) Starring Jenifer Lewis, Patricia Richardson, Philip Casnoff, Rosa Blasi, Josh Coxx and Tamera Mowry.

LIFETIME’S Speaking of Women’s Health Airs Saturday, October 9, 11-11:30 AM ET/PT Breast Health: A woman undergoes a breast lift surgery. Breast Lifting/Firming Exercises. Lisa Bronson fights breast cancer and undergoes breast reconstruction. (2004/Reality) Starring Florence Henderson and Rachel Campos.
Airs Saturday, October 23, 11-11:30 AM ET/PT

One woman is tired of her double chin that just won't go away and wants to undergo liposuction to get rid of it. Will she be pleased with the results? Choosing a bra for your figure and lifestyle. Drive-Through Mastectomies-One woman’s experience has inspired legislation to prevent it from happening again. Exercising with the Big Ball. Fried favorites baked. (2004/Reality) Starring Florence Henderson and Rachel Campos.

Changing Hearts (Basic Cable Premiere) Airs Friday, October 8, 7-9 PM ET/PT Based on the play "Colored Eggs" by Daniel Wright. The unlikely friendship between two women helps each cope with her battle against breast cancer. Starring Faye Dunaway, Lauren Holly, Tom Skerritt and Ian Somerhalder. (Dramedy/2002)

The Linda Mccartney story (Basic Cable Premiere) Airs Saturday, October 9, 12-2 AM ET/PT The true story of the life and times of Linda McCartney, from her first meeting with Paul and their 30-year marriage, to Linda's death. Starring Gary Bakewell, Aaron Grain, Matthew Harrison, David Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell and Tim Piper. (Drama/2000)

LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERE- Plain Truth (Lifetime Original Movie Premiere) Airs Monday, October 4, 9-11 PM ET/PT; Emmy Award-nominated actress Mariska Hargitay (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Lake Placid”) portrays a cynical Philadelphia lawyer who defends a young Amish woman (Alison Pill) charged with murdering an infant in an explosive adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s controversial, best-selling novel “Plain Truth.”

Series: How Clean Is Your House? Airs Monday, October 4, 11-11:30 PM ET/PT Airs Monday, October 11, 11-11:30 PM ET/PT Airs Monday, October 18, 11-11:30 PM ET/PT Airs Monday, October 25, 11-11:30 PM ET/PT Two British cleaning experts shake filth offenders out of their horrible cleaning habits and turn them into domestic Gods and Goddesses!

MISSING Pop Star Story Airs Saturday, October 2, 10-11 PM ET/PT The Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation Mya guest stars as a world-famous pop star who disappears while trying to hide a family secret. (2004/Drama) Starring Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone, Mark Consuelos and Justin Louis.

Mr. Nobody Airs Saturday, October 9, 10-11PM ET/PT Nicole and Jess are in hot pursuit of a criminal when he steals a car and attempts to get away. Nicole and Jess capture their man only to find that in the back seat is a body bound and gagged with a gun shot wound in the head. Nicole and Jess think he's dead, but suddenly he sits up and reveals that he is alive. Nicole and Jess must try to figure out who this man is, and whether he is a victim, or a criminal. (2004/Drama) Starring Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone, Mark Consuelos and Justin Louis.

Truth or Dare, Part I Airs Saturday, October 16, 10-11PM ET/PT Shawn Christian (“Summerland”) guest stars. Nicole, Jess and Antonio are assigned to find a man who has disappeared from the federal government's Witness Protection program. The team soon finds out that the missing man is actually conning them, and that he isn't missing at all. (2004/Drama) Starring Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone, Mark Consuelos and Justin Louis.

Truth or Dare, Part II
Airs Saturday, October 23, 10-11PM ET/PT Shawn Christian (“Summerland”) guest stars. Nicole, Jess and Antonio are assigned to find a man who has disappeared from the federal government's Witness Protection program. (2004/Drama) Starring Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone, Mark Consuelos and Justin Louis.

WILD CARD
Premonition Mission Airs Sunday, October 3, 10-11 PM ET/PT Aida Tuturro (“The Sopranos”) guest stars. Dan and Zoe meet a psychic who channels the voice of a dead medical researcher. The spirit is seeking Zoe's help in solving her murder. (2004/Drama) Starring Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine, Vikki Krinsky, Jamie Johnston and Aislinn Paul.

Tick Tock, Writer’s Block Airs Sunday, October 10, 10-11 PM ET/PT A once famous mystery writer kills her wealthy cousin, making it appear to be a suicide. But the writer hires Zoe and Dan to prove the death was in fact a murder. Zoe and Dan begin to suspect the writer is indeed the killer but when she turns up dead, Dan and Zoe are left to find the answers to the murders in the mystery writer's unfinished manuscript. (2004/Drama) Starring Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine, Vikki Krinsky, Jamie Johnston and Aislinn Paul.

Bada Bing, Bada Busiek Airs Sunday, October 17, 10-11 PM ET/PT A mob boss hires Zoe and Dan to find his daughter. (2004/Drama) Starring Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine, Vikki Krinsky, Jamie Johnston and Aislinn Paul.

STRONG MEDICINE
Cinderella Scrubs
Airs Sunday, October 10, 9-10 PM ET/PT 100th Episode. Lu (Rosa Blasi) and Andy (Patricia Richardson) are at odds when their patients, an adoptive mother (guest star Camryn Manheim) and an ex-junkie (guest star Sara Gilbert), fight over the parental rights of a four-year-old little girl. Also, Andy (Patricia Richardson) encourages Irene (guest star Fran Drescher), who is diagnosed with stage four uterine cancer, to sue her insurance company as a test case for improving women’s health care. Meanwhile, Lu goes to a ball with her new love interest. (2004/Drama) Starring Jenifer Lewis, Patricia Richardson, Philip Casnoff, Rosa Blasi, Josh Coxx and Tamera Mowry.

Selective Breeding Airs Sunday, October 17, 9-10 PM ET/PT Lu (Rosa Blasi ) helps a desperate mother get her mentally ill daughter admitted to a state-funded health facility. Andy (Patricia Richardson) aides a couple who wish to have in vitro fertilization, only to discover that they have ulterior motives for having the baby. A trip to volunteer at a wildlife park leaves Kayla (Tamera Mowry) and Peter (Josh Coxx) with learning more about the birds and the bees than either expected. (2004/Drama) Starring Jenifer Lewis, Patricia Richardson, Philip Casnoff, Rosa Blasi, Josh Coxx and Tamera Mowry.

TBA
Airs Sunday, October 24, 9-10 PM ET/PT Andy (Patricia Richardson) meets the teenager who killed Milo (Richard Biggs) in the car accident. Jessie (Michelle Horn) driving drunk gets into trouble. Lu (Rosa Blasi) has a medical mystery when a recent organ transplant patient of hers comes into the ER with symptoms of organ rejection. Andy and Lu rush to find all the recipients from this organ donor before it's too late. Jonas is investigated for insider trading. (2004/Drama) Starring Jenifer Lewis, Patricia Richardson, Philip Casnoff, Rosa Blasi, Josh Coxx and Tamera Mowry.

Graft Airs Sunday, October 31, 9-10 PM ET/PT A six-year-old girl suffering from third-degree burns needs an immediate skin graft, and Lu (Rosa Blasi) must decide if her healthy twin sister is old enough to give consent for a medical procedure that will save her sister’s life. Meanwhile, Andy (Patricia Richardson) discovers that cadavers at the hospital are being illegally sold. (2004/Drama) Starring Jenifer Lewis, Patricia Richardson, Philip Casnoff, Rosa Blasi, Josh Coxx and Tamera Mowry.

What Should You Do? Airs Saturday, October 2, 11 PM-12 AM ET/PT Airs Saturday, October 16, 11 PM-12AM ET/PT Airs Saturday, October 30, 11 PM-12AM ET/PT True stories of people surviving emergency situations.

LIFETIME’S Speaking of Women’s Health Airs Saturday, October 2, 11-11:30 AM ET/PT
Catching Good ZZZZZ'S: One woman gets a snoring makeover. Another woman goes to a sleep clinic to find out why she has problems sleeping. Tips to improve your night's sleep; cooking for a good night's sleep. (2004/Reality) Starring Florence Henderson and Rachel Campos. Airs Saturday, October 16, 11-11:30 AM ET/PT

Get In Shape Boot Camp: Barb Treutelaar, formerly of “One Life to Live,” is ready to lose some weight. Meet three women whose lives have been saved by searching out more than one doctor's opinion. Keeping germs at bay; spicing up your health with cinnamon. Gourmet meals with Florence and Chef Josie Le Balch. (2004/Reality) Starring Florence Henderson and Rachel Campos.

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PBS Programming for October: PBS HOLLYWOOD PRESENTS “Cop Shop” -- Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss stars as a veteran cop working on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in this new two-part offering. Blair Brown (“The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd,” The Astronaut’s Wife), Oscar winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story, “Oz”), Rosie Perez (Do the Right Thing, White Men Can’t Jump) and Jay Thomas (The Education of Max Bickford, Mr. Holland’s Opus) also star. The first part, “Fear,” focuses on the heated exchange between police officers and a gathering of local residents on the verge of panic over a series of rapes in the community. The second part, “Blind Date,” provides a glimpse into the lives of working women in a neighborhood brothel when their paths cross with the police.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2004 7 p.m. AMERICAN FAMILY — JOURNEY OF DREAMS -- PBS’ widely acclaimed drama chronicles the multigenerational saga of one family’s pursuit of the American dream. The new miniseries, AMERICAN FAMILY — JOURNEY OF DREAMS, interweaves the Gonzalez family’s courageous escape from the Mexican Revolution to seek a better life in America with the sacrifices the family made in the 1990s to send their first-born son to medical school and the consequences of those sacrifices as seen through the war in Iraq. The series stars Edward James Olmos (Jess), Constance Marie (Nina), Yancy Arias (Conrado), Jesse Borrego (Shady), Patricia Velasquez (Adela), Kate del Castillo (Ofelia), Parker Torres (Cisco), Austin Marques (Pablito) and Raquel Welch (Dora), with special guest stars Esai Morales (Esteban), Lynn Whitfield (Major Hall) and Rachel Ticotin (Vangie), and special appearances by Sonia Braga (Berta).

Victory” (R) (OB: 6/20/04) -- Esteban and Shady struggle in a burning building. The Gonzalez family holds a family dinner to celebrate the end of the war in Iraq. In flashback to the Mexican Revolution in 1917, Adela and the children are captured by renegades.

October 3, 2002 at 8 p.m.: NATURE -- Television’s longest-running weekly natural history series, NATURE has won more than 200 honors from the television industry, parent groups, the international wildlife film community and environmental organizations, including the only award ever given to a television program by the Sierra Club.

Cloud’s Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns” (R) (OB: 11/23/03) -- In this sequel to “Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies,” filmmaker Ginger Kathrens continues to chronicle the lives of a band of horses living wild and free in the mountains of Montana. Cloud is now father to Bolder, a stallion in the making, but all the horses must face the obstacles of a Bureau of Land Management round-up, the unpredictable fires of the American West and the harsh weather.

October 3, 2004 at 8 p.m.

MYSTERY! -- In a hot new summer line-up, “the nation’s foremost oasis for whodunits” (Los Angeles Times) delivers its unique brand of murder and mayhem. Seasoned sleuths, dogged detectives and amazing amateurs return to PBS. WGBH BOSTON

“Death in Holy Orders” -- As the leaves begin to fall so do the bodies in this new adaptation from the pen of Britain’s Queen of Crime, P.D. James. When a seminary student is smothered, his wealthy father moves heaven and earth to force Scotland Yard to re-examine its verdict of accidental death. Commander Adam Dalgliesh (Martin Shaw) is summoned to a scenic coastal college where he unearths an unholy litany of sinister motives lurking beneath the surface of piety and penance.

Episode One -- St Anselm’s is a select High Anglican ecclesiastical college and retreat situated on a remote part of the Suffolk coast. When theology student Ronald Treeves is found smothered under a pile of earth and sand on the beach nearby, it appears that he was the victim of a fall. However, his father — wealthy industrialist Sir Alfred Treeves — is convinced that the college authorities have glossed over the truth to avoid a scandal. He demands that Scotland Yard re-examine the verdict of accidental death. Commander Dalgliesh anticipates nothing more than a nostalgic return to old haunts and a straightforward examination of the evidence. No sooner has he scratched the surface than there is another death. Worse is to come. St Anselm’s is a community under threat. Archdeacon Matthew Crampton is intent on closing the college and selling off its assets — news that is met with anger and fear by the tutors, staff and ordinands. On the morning after his arrival, his savagely beaten body is found in the chapel before one of the church’s treasures, a painting of the Last Judgment, which someone has vandalized. Dalgliesh now has a major murder inquiry on his hands.

October 3, 2004 at 10:30 p.m.

VISIONES: LATINO ART AND CULTURE -- Latino artists across the United States take center stage in this groundbreaking six-part television series. Viewers experience the world of Latino artistic _expression as the series journeys throughout the country, capturing rich stories about theater, music, dance, spoken word and the visual arts. From New York City’s hip hop culture to mural painters in Los Angeles and Chicago to theater in Texas, the series offers a unique cross-section of Latino artists working today.

Episode Five -- The fifth episode highlights the Taco Shop Poets of Southern California, early tent theater of the Southwest called Carpas and performance art in San Francisco. Featured performance artists include Guillermo Gomez-Peña, performance troupe ASCO, and the performance art pioneers Royal Chicano Airforce. The San Diego-based Taco Shop Poets, Chicano poets who blend the spoken word with lively beats, strive to take their social and political poetry to where people are likely to congregate — the Taco Shops.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2004 8 p.m.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW -- The series presents a winning lineup of shows with host Lara Spencer. /TV-PG/ (series)

"San Francisco” (Hour Two) (R) (OB: 2/2/04) -- ANTIQUES ROADSHOW continues its sojourn in San Francisco, California, with an eye out for Gold Rush and Spanish Mission treasures. ROADSHOW appraisers are delighted with the day’s haul, which includes an original Ansel Adams Mission San Juan Batista photograph; a whimsical sculpture of three nymphs and a satyr by French artist Pierre Laurel; and a pair of 17th-century chinoiserie-style scent bottles that could fetch a sweet $30,000 to $50,000 at auction.

October 4, 2004 at 9 p.m. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE -- Television’s longest-running, most-watched history series, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation. Now in its 16th season, the series has produced over 150 programs and garnered every major broadcast award, most recently three Emmys for “Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film,” “Seabiscuit” and “The Murder of Emmett Till.”

"RFK” -- On a hot August night in 1964, Robert F. Kennedy mounted the podium at the Democratic Convention in Atlantic City. Ten months before, President John Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas. Bobby had been his brother’s confidant, protector and lightning rod. Now his brother was gone and he was forced to reinvent himself. Politicians, civil rights workers and journalists weave the story of his rebirth in “RFK,” produced by David Grubin (“Abraham and Mary Lincoln,” “LBJ”).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004 at 8 p.m.

NOVA
-- PBS’ premier science series helps viewers — men, women and children of all ages — explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

The Perfect Pearl” (R) (OB: 12/29/98) -- For thousands of years, humans have speculated about the mystery of the pearl, a jewel that requires no mining, extraction, cutting or polishing to reveal its beauty. NOVA travels around the world to exotic locations where rare pearls are harvested by divers and to farms where huge numbers of pearls are grown. Will cultured pearls ruin the value of those grown in the wild? From the depths of the ocean to the riches of Fifth Avenue, NOVA revels in the luster of these desirable gems. /TV-G/

October 5, 2004 at 9 p.m. DEBATES 2004: A NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT “Vice Presidential Debate” -- The first general election debate between vice presidential candidates Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards will be broadcast live from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Gwen Ifill, senior correspondent, THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER, and moderator, WASHINGTON WEEK, moderates the 90-minute debate. Post-debate commentary and coverage are provided by the NEWSHOUR team of correspondents. /EXEMPT/ (series)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2004 8 p.m.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD -- Today’s scientists, armed with advanced technology and a tireless determination to know the truth, are penetrating myths and legends to arrive at important new conclusions about the causes and consequences of history’s darkest mysteries. Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD unearths evidence from across the globe, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events that have captured popular imagination and confounded scientific theories. Using the latest laboratory and field science, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, applying updated techniques and retooled theories, and come away with complex and detailed pictures of what had been merely sketches and suppositions.

Bombing Nazi Dams” (R) (OB: 2/12/03) -- In 1941, the world was at war and the Allies were desperate to slow the tide of Nazi domination. The Germans needed 100 gallons of water to make one ton of steel. Barnes Wallis, a British aircraft designer, set out to develop a unique weapon that would detonate dams — a bomb that could skip across water, cling to its target and explode at a specific depth to deliver its coup de grâce. This program investigates the urgent rush to create, test and deploy the new bomb, and the efforts to train an elite squadron of pilots for the unusually dangerous low-level night flights to drop it far inside enemy lines. Using archival footage, modern tests of the original principles and equipment, and interviews with experts, participants in the raids and their surviving relatives, the program provides insight into the ingenuity of the man who built the bomb under incredible pressure, as well as the dedication and bravery of the airmen from Britain, Canada, America, Australia and New Zealand who risked (and lost) their lives in one of the most daring missions of WWII. /TV-PG/

October 5, 2004, 9 p.m. -- “Cop Shop” -- Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss stars as a veteran cop working on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in this new two-part offering. Blair Brown (“The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd,” The Astronaut’s Wife), Oscar winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story, “Oz”), Rosie Perez (Do the Right Thing, White Men Can’t Jump) and Jay Thomas (The Education of Max Bickford, Mr. Holland’s Opus) also star. The first part, “Fear,” focuses on the heated exchange between police officers and a gathering of local residents on the verge of panic over a series of rapes in the community. The second part, “Blind Date,” provides a glimpse into the lives of working women in a neighborhood brothel when their paths cross with the police.

Otober 6, 2004 10:30 p.m.

VISIONES: LATINO ART AND CULTURE -- Latino artists across the United States take center stage in this groundbreaking six-part television series. Viewers experience the world of Latino artistic _expression as the series journeys throughout the country, capturing rich stories about theater, music, dance, spoken word and the visual arts. From New York City’s hip hop culture to mural painters in Los Angeles and Chicago to theater in Texas, the series offers a unique cross-section of Latino artists working today.

Episode Five (R) (OB: 10/3/04) -- The fifth episode highlights the Taco Shop Poets of Southern California, early tent theater of the Southwest called Carpas and performance art in San Francisco. Featured performance artists include Guillermo Gomez-Peña, performance troupe ASCO, and the performance art pioneers Royal Chicano Airforce. The San Diego-based Taco Shop Poets, Chicano poets who blend the spoken word with lively beats, strive to take their social and political poetry to where people are likely to congregate — the Taco Shops.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004 at 8 p.m.

THE NEW THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR -- America’s favorite home improvement series, the Emmy Award-winning THIS OLD HOUSE, airs in the first half hour of THE NEW THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR. In the second half-hour, ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook address specific, viewer-driven home maintenance and repair questions in a dynamic, interactive Q&A format with in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews and “house call” visits.

THIS OLD HOUSE celebrates 25 years of home renovation by going back to its roots. In the first half of the hour, the season opens with host Kevin O’Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram taking a look at the first THIS OLD HOUSE project in Dorchester, Massachusetts, which THIS OLD HOUSE bought, renovated and sold in 1979. This season, THIS OLD HOUSE becomes a homeowner again, with some of the proceeds from the sale of the 25th anniversary centerpiece project endowing a new scholarship for the building arts. To find just the right house, Norm takes Kevin to Carlisle, Massachusetts, a beautiful New England town 20 miles outside of Boston. After looking at several properties, THIS OLD HOUSE decides to take on an 1849 Greek Revival-style farmstead that’s big on charm, but needs a lot of work to be comfortable for a modern family. In the second half of the hour, the first House call takes landscape contractor Roger Cook to Beverly, Massachusetts, where he helps smooth out a few rough edges on a lawn for new homeowners Todd and Chrissy Fratzel. Then it’s up to the ASK THIS OLD HOUSE loft for a lesson or two on drill bits from Tom. While inside, Tom, Roger, Richard, and Kevin ask, “What is it?” Then, Kevin visits the pros — Boston’s own firefighters — to learn all about fire extinguishers.

October 7, 2004 9 p.m.

WIDE ANGLE -- With documentaries on Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Rwanda, France and Colombia, among others, this award-winning international documentary series brings to life the international events and issues that are urgently relevant to Americans today. Through stories of real people affected by current events around the globe, WIDE ANGLE shows viewers the humanity behind the headlines. Mishal Husain, “BBC World News” anchor, hosts the series’ third season. /EXEMPT/ (series)

The Saudi Question” -- The question facing Saudi Arabia, and those dependent on its oil exports, is whether the kingdom will find a path to democratic reform or suffer the consequences of failing to do so. The Saudi kingdom, dangerously at war with itself, controls approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil. It is the fulcrum on which the global economy teeters and the home of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite stringent restrictions on Western media, WIDE ANGLE has obtained first-hand access to the kingdom and its ruling elite. With an introduction to the Saudi Royal family from Prince Turki al-Faisal, former Saudi chief of intelligence and a leading royal reformer, “The Saudi Question” explores whether the Saudi government is capable of making lasting democratic reforms in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the US-led invasion of Iraq. The film includes access to Crown Prince Abdullah’s “majlis” — a citizens’ forum where people come to petition or praise the de facto ruler of the kingdom. Also featured is Jamal Khaleefa, brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden and a former close friend who is well acquainted with the threat that Islamic radicalism poses to the kingdom and to the royal family. WIDE ANGLE also speaks with ordinary Saudis, both those who encourage the ruling elite to initiate progressive reforms and the Wahhabist hardliners who preach the destruction of all infidels. “The Saudi Question” sheds valuable light on the obstacles Saudi Arabia faces on the road to reform and the possible ramifications if the kingdom fails to change.

10/7/04: 110:00-11:00 PM:

SOUNDMIX: FIVE YOUNG MUSICIANS -- This program profiles five teenage musicians with deep connections to American musical traditions. Each story explores the music, mentors, culture and communities that fuel the passions of these young players. Mentors featured in the program include trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, master Latin drummer Louis Bauzo and the late old-time fiddle legend Melvin Wine.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON WEEK #4415 -- PBS’ longest-running public affairs series features Washington’s top journalists analyzing the week’s top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans. Gwen Ifill hosts. /EXEMPT/ (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)

10/8/04: 8:30-9:00 PM:

WALL $TREET WEEK WITH FORTUNE -- Geoffrey Colvin, editorial director of Fortune, and veteran business reporter Karen Gibbs co-host WALL $TREET WEEK WITH FORTUNE. Each week, a panel of leaders in business, finance and government joins them to discuss what’s ahead for the financial markets. /EXEMPT/ (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)

10/8/04: 9 p.m.

DEBATES 2004: A NEWSHOUR SPECIAL REPORT “Presidential Debate” -- The second general election debate between presidential candidates President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry will be broadcast live from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles Gibson, co-anchor, “ABC News Good Morning America,” moderates the 90-minute debate. Post-debate commentary and coverage are provided by the NEWSHOUR team of correspondents. /EXEMPT/ (series)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2004 9 p.m.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS -- AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music and beyond. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop, rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. /TV-G/ (series)

Robert Randolph & The Family Band” -- AUSTIN CITY LIMITS brings the unique sounds of pedal steel guitar phenomenon Robert Randolph & The Family Band to PBS. This group has been getting national attention and gaining fans for their high-energy music that fuses gospel, rock and more.

SCHEDULING NOTE RE: VICE-PRESIDENTAL DEBATE 10/5/04:

The first planned vice-presidential debate is on October 5, 2004. If the major candidates agree to appear, the debate will occur from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET. If the debate does not occur, PBS will present an encore of ALLIES AT WAR on October 5, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET. Descriptions below. If the debate does occur on October 5, ALLIES AT WAR would be softfed for stations who wish to air it (check local listings).

10/5/04: 9 p.m.

ALLIES AT WAR (R) (OB: 5/22/02) --To the outside world, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the French general Charles de Gaulle were allies in the fight against Hitler. But behind the appearance of unity among these titans were contentious private battles that threatened the entire war effort. This is the first documentary ever to reveal this intensely personal drama of rancor and deceit played out against the backdrop of World War II. The two-hour program features rare archival footage, private correspondence and interviews with historians and insiders, including FDR’s grandson Curtis Roosevelt.

SCHEDULING NOTE RE: PRESIDENTAL DEBATE 10/8/04:

The second planned presidential debate is on October 8, 2004. If the major candidates agree to appear, the debate will occur from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET. If the debate does not occur, PBS will air regular series NOW WITH BILL MOYERS, TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED and THE JOURNAL REPORT. Descriptions below. If the debate does occur on October 8, the programs will be softfed for stations who wish to air them (check local listings).

10/8/04: 9:00-10:00 PM:

NOW WITH BILL MOYERS #341 -- Bill Moyers, one of the most recognized and respected journalists in America, anchors this weekly news program, which includes documentary reporting, in-depth one-on-one interviews and articulate commentary to offer viewers relevant and diverse perspectives on the events, issues and ideas that are shaping their world. Flexible in format from week to week, the series also draws on the editorial resources and journalistic strength of NPR News to tap public radio’s brightest talents every week. /EXEMPT/ (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)

10/8/04: 10:00-10:30 PM:

TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED #117 -- This weekly half-hour public affairs series combines serious, in-depth analysis with the lively wit and commentary of its host and managing editor. Incorporating newsmaker interviews, roundtable discussions with thinkers from across the political spectrum, packaged production briefs and weekly commentaries from Carlson’s unique perspective, the series promises a fast-paced, provocative half hour that will enlighten, engage and inform, encompassing political, social and cultural issues. /EXEMPT/ (series) (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)

10/8/04: 10:30-11:00 PM

THE JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT #104 -- Members of the Wall Street Journal editorial board bring viewers a forum for exploring current issues and events in JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT — a new weekly series. Each week, JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT will consider an array of timely topics in a fast-paced half-hour built around four regular segments and occasional special segments. Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Gigot, editor of the paper’s editorial page and a former correspondent for THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER, serves as moderator and host. Gigot will be joined frequently by deputy editorial page editor Daniel Henninger; Susan Lee, a PhD economist; and Dorothy Rabinowitz, a Pulitzer Prize-winner who specializes in cultural commentary. Gigot also will call on contributors from a diverse group of men and women of varying ages and experience who are editorial page writers and editors, as well as the paper’s op-ed contributors. /EXEMPT/ (series) (Photo available on PBS PressRoom®.)

Vacation, Brit Style: From the makers of the UK smash-hits Wife Swap and Faking It, BBC
AMERICA invites you to witness Brits on vacation in a timely U.S. premiere, Holiday Showdown, premiering Tuesdays from September 14, 2004 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Each week, two families from very different parts of the British social spectrum, with polar opposite views of what makes a great family vacation, are sent off to swap holidays for one week each - together... The rules are non-negotiable. In week one everyone must do whatever Family One wants. In week two, the tables are turned, and Family Two takes charge as they both embark on a very different vacation. At the end of the two weeks both families come together for a Holiday Showdown "Last Supper" to give their full and frank views on their experiences. Will the families remain loyal to each other and their chosen holidays? Or will they even make it that far?

Brit Design: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen brings the very best of Brit style
to the U.S. in a premiere season of the original hit makeover show, Changing Rooms. New episodes premiere Tuesdays from September 28, 2004 at 9 p.m. ET\PT. In the show that inspired a revolution in home decoration, two sets of neighbors swap keys and, with the help of an expert interior designer and 'Handy' Andy Kane, attempt to achieve stunning results with just two days and a limited budget. In a refreshing makeover of the shows original format, Laurence casts his expert designer eye over the rooms prior to the makeover, giving his very candid opinion.


Wednesday, August 25, 2004


Collateral: It's almost as though Tom Cruise felt that by "aging" himself, he'd be taken more seriously in the role of psychopath Vincent, a hired hit-man running through the list of witnesses in some vague upcoming trial. He's dragging along a taxi driver, played by Jamie Foxx (whose career is definitely on an upward trajectory -- think the Ray Charles film, considering he's coming from his overplayed comedic characters on In Living Color). And, Cruise is effective in his role -- his assassin is smart, vindictive, brass and wholly immoral. There's little question the film is well-made and well acted -- and of course, well-directed. However, there is something sorely lacking in film, and it's difficult to exactly pinpoint what it's missing.

Chick Lit: BeansTalk has been a fan of Brit Chick Lit since 1997, when we got our first exposure to it. Our latest read was Thin Skin by Emma Forrest -- tedious, and a kind of contemporary Inside Daisy Clover. On the bright side, we've rediscovered the joys of Marian Keyes (visit http://www.mariankeyesbooks.com/ for more info) recently. Those are a delightful read. Hit and miss are the books of (http://www.randomhouse.com/features/janegreen/) and Jane Green and Carole Matthews (http://www.carolematthews.com/index.html).

This summer has been full of a lot of books, many good, some mediocre and few really bad. We've started a journal, which became valuable when I began to read books I've already read (and worse still, bought again).

Cabrera Charts: E.V.L.A./Atlantic recording artist Ryan Cabrera makes a debut on this week's Billboard 200, entering the national album chart in the No. 8 spot with his label premiere, "Take It All Away." The album's debut is driven by the success of its first single, "On The Way Down." The song has bulleted into the top 15 at CHR/Pop radio outlets nationwide and into the top 25 at Hot AC. At the same time, the song's companion video has jumped into the Big 10 at MTV, where it remains a "Buzzworthy" clip, while also ranking in the top five at TRL.

KPR Gets New Addy: Our friends at KPR are moving:
kpr
329 N. Wetherly Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 860-0610
(310) 860-0630 fax
(310) 403-5797 cell
www.kennedypublicrelations.com

Dan Band in L.A.: the dan band this friday, august 27, 2004 at
avalon
1735 n. vine
8:30 show/doors at 7:30
for tickets email thedanband@avalonhollywood.com
www.thedanband.com

Catch Sex Again: This October, the Emmy-winning comedy series Sex and the City returns to HBO with an encore run of its sixth and final season, which wrapped its original run last February. Two episodes will air back-to-back on Sundays 8 p.m. throughout the fall. Winner of the 2001 Emmy Award for Comedy Series, Sex and the City stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie, a writer who explores and experiencesthe unique world of Manhattan's dating scene, chronicling the mating habits of single New Yorkers. Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon also star. For more details, visit www.hbo.com


Hilfiger Show: H Hilfiger Spring 2005 Fashion Show will held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 8 p.m. at
the Tents at Bryant Park in New York City.

Extreme Lemon Pie: Only a few days left for Marie Callendar's $7.99 special on this tart treat.

Cartier Performs: Daniel Cartier
will perform four days in celebration of his new album, Revival
(released date: September 21, 2004) at the Cavern Club in Silverlake, September 8 to 11, 2004
911 Mementos: A wallet, a keychain, a belt, a helmet...to most of us, these everyday objects have no real meaning, but to the families of those killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center, recovered personal items are precious mementos of lost loved ones, and for many, a way to help achieve closure. W. T. C. 9-11: STORIES FROM THE RUINS profiles the men and women dedicated to recovering these effects and tells the stories of the people to whom they once belonged. W. T. C. 9-11: STORIES FROM THE RUINS premieres on Discovery Channel on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10 p.m. .

On September 12, 2001, the first truck filled with debris from the World Trade Center rolled onto the Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, bringing the first of almost two million tons of material to the site for examination. The landfill was declared a crime scene, and thousands of detectives, agents, forensic specialists and volunteers poured over every piece of material to piece to gather clues to help solve the case. But after the world knew the names of those responsible for the attacks, the sifting and sorting of debris continued for 10 months, almost two million hours of work, in an effort to return personal belongings to the victims' families. In this special, family members who've received one of the recovery team's bittersweet gifts recount stories of those killed in the attack, while the show travels to Fresh Kills to reveal how the painstaking process to recover the artifacts began. Viewers also get unprecedented access inside Hangar 17 at JFK Airport, where many of the non-personal artifacts are housed.






Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Fridge Facial: Sea Change Healing Center in New York City has partnered with all-natural skincare product company Essencia to introduce the Fridge Fresh Facial, a relaxing and refreshing treatment that lifts, tones, stimulates, hydrates and firms the skin while promoting new cell growth with fresh, natural and (where possible) organic ingredients.

The aestheticians at Sea Change worked with Juliana Lipe, the co-founder of Essencia, to develop the fresh techniques and ingredients used in the Fridge Fresh Facial. New ideas include freshly ground, and “live” organic ingredients such as: Plain Soy Yogurt, a natural antioxidant, astringent and exfoliant that loosens and dissolves dead skin while regenerating new cells and smoothing rough dry skin; freshly ground organic Almonds and Cashews to help with smooth exfoliation and moisturization; richly hydrating organic Honey; just-picked and ground Lavender Flower Buds to aid in exfoliation while releasing calming essential oils; organic milled Oatmeal to gently cleanse, soothe and nourish; churned Virgin Coconut Oil and Mango Butter to moisturize and condition; and pressed Rose Hydrosol with fresh-squeezed Lemon for sweet fragrance and astringent and toning hydration. The Fridge Fresh Facial Uses Essencia’s Oatmeal & Honey Facial Bar, Rose Facial Toner, Rhassoul Facial Masque, And Rosewater Body Milk, along with the raw ingredients listed above, in a healing treatment that includes an all-natural exfoliating and cleansing, warm compress and essential oil bath (with optional steam extraction), a hydrating and healing mask, décolletage and hand massage, all wrapped up with a rejuvenating glacial facial acupressure.

The Fridge Fresh Facial at the Sea Change Healing Center is $100 for 60 minutes with steam extraction, $80 for 45 minutes without steam extraction.

The Sea Change Healing Center is a mind/body wellness center located at 31 West 26th St., 2nd floor, New York, New York, 10010. For more information about the Center and its programs, visit www.seachangehealing.com. For an appointment, call 212-889-7300. For more information about Essencia, visit www.essenciaonline.com.

What’s Hot: Fur Collars – we might prefer the faux kind, but the “real” thing has been showing up all over the runways and in trend stories. It looks best on those with longer necks.

Did you hear about Madonna freaking out when her cashmere “security blanket” -- which cost $6500 – went missing? It was apparently found in the hotel she was previously staying at. But trust Mrs. Ritchie to be ahead of the curve. The lux of all knits, cashmere will be very hot for fall and winter this year. You heard it here.

Rory Kennedy Doc on HBO: On the banks of the Hudson River, just 35 miles north of midtown Manhattan, sits the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant. Approximately 20 million people live within a 50-mile radius of Indian Point -- the highest population density surrounding any nuclear power plant in the nation. Once touted as a dependable source of cheap, clean energy, nuclear power plants have become flashpoints for debate in the wake of 9/11. <>With
the "9/11 Commission Report" revealing that terrorist groups have included U.S. nuclear power plants in their plans, the possibility of a terrorist attack on such a facility has become alarming.The America Undercover documentary "Indian Point: Imagining the Unimaginable," directed and narrated by Rory Kennedy (HBO's "American Hollow"and "A Boy's Life"), examines the potential for a nuclear disaster in New York City's backyard when it debuts Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 8 p.m. For more airdates, and for information about the documentary "Chernobyl Heart" (which explores similar territory), visit www.hbo.com


Splendid American Splendor: "Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff." Meet Harvey Pekar, bona fide American original. Cleveland native, V.A. hospital file clerk, and hilariously grumpy observer of life's strange and unpredictable pageant. A comic book writer who writes about his everyday life as an omnivorous reader, jazz lover, obsessive-compulsive collector and lousy housekeeper. A prickly poet of the mundane who knows that all the strategizing in the world can't save a guy from choosing the wrong supermarket checkout line. Before camcorders, before Webcams, before nonstop reality TV, there was Harvey Pekar and his homegrown autobiographical comic book series "American Splendor." HBO Films, in association with Fine Line Features, presents American Splendor, debuting Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 10 p.m. on HBO. The film was the Grand Jury Prize winner at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. More info and more airtimes, www.hbo.com


Wired: "The Wire" September's episodes: Episode #26: "Time After Time" Debuts Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 9 p.m. A wave of urban reform brings down the notorious Franklin Terrace public housing towers, forcing the Barksdale drug crew to find a new home onthe streets of West Baltimore. McNulty (Dominic West), Greggs (Sonja Sohn) and the detail look to make a case against Stringer (Idris Elba) with a wiretap on a drug ring run by his ally, Proposition Joe (Robert F. Chew). Assigned to the Western District drug unit, Carver (Seth Gilliam) and Herc (Domenick Lombardozzi) notch up the pressure on street dealers. MayorClarence Royce (Glynn Turman), facing re-election next year, puts Burrell (Frankie R. Faison) on notice that crime stats, and murders in particular, must come down - whatever it takes. Daniels (Lance Reddick), too, is confronted by the reach of City Hall, as his promotion to major appears to be derailed because of his estranged wife's political ambitions. On the eve of his parole, "Cutty" Wise (Chad L. Coleman) is offered a new start on the outside by Avon (Wood Harris), but after being released, he finds the drug life has changed. Teleplay by David Simon; story by Robert F. Colesberry & David Simon; directed by Ed Bianchi.

Episode #27: "All Due Respect" Debut date:Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 9 p.m. Omar (Michael K. Williams) continues his bold strikes on Barksdale stash houses, now heavily guarded. Under orders from Stringer Bell, Bodie (JD Williams) faces a critical test against Marlo (Jamie Hector), a fierce young dealer with lucrative corners near the now-toppled Franklin Terrace towers. As the wire on Proposition Joe continues to yield little, a restless McNulty launches his own reinvestigation of D'Angelo Barksdale's prison suicide. With crime continuing to rise, Burrell himself is feeling heat from Councilman Carcetti (Aidan Gillen) and reaches an uneasy peace with the legislator. The street violence also presents Daniels with the difficult decision of whether or not to help end a drug war in the Eastern - at the cost of giving up a months-long wiretap. Teleplay by Richard Price; story by David Simon & Richard Price; directed by Steve Shill.

Ladies Room: Katja Esson Captures The Lives Of Staten Island Women Who Spend The Morning Commute Preparing For Their Day In A Place Where No Man Is Allowed. Every morning, the Staten Island Ferry brings thousands of workers from Staten Island to the southern tip of Manhattan. For most commuters it's a routine trip, but a handful of women who assemble in the women's bathroom on the 8:15 a.m. ferry have created a "secret little clubhouse," sharing a tight bond and casting a wary eye on outsiders. Leaving behind their roles as wives and mothers for jobs in the city, they fix their hair, put on makeup, and talk about anything and everything: sex, race, men, marriage, divorce and even which contractor to hire for a new deck. An Academy Award(r) nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject thisyear, the CINEMAX Reel Life presentation "Ferry Tales" takes a peek at the garrulous commuters who gossip and bond in the women's powder room of the Staten Island Ferry when it debuts Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 7 p.m. on Cinemax.

Don’t Bury Six Feet Under: We may be about to give up on "Six Feet Under" (the Nate/Brenda and Claire stories are loathsome and irritating) but here's what's up for September Episode #51: "Untitled" Debuts Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 9 p.m. Ruth (Frances Conroy) is delighted to meet George's (James Cromwell) daughter (Tina Holmes), but worries as his paranoid views of the future escalate; Claire (Lauren Ambrose) gets high off her newfound fame; Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) pleads his case to Vanessa (Justina Machado); David (Michael C. Hall) confronts a demon face-to-face; Keith (Mathew St. Patrick) considers an unlikely business proposal; and Nate (Peter Krause) comes to final blows with Barb (Julie Dretzin) and Hoyt (Jeff Yagher) -- Lisa's sister and brother-in-law. Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Alan Ball.

HBO Hopes Viewers Will Bond With New Series: "My name is Tom Evangelista. I work in New York with my wife, daughter, nephew and in-laws. Our policy is pretty simple: If you getarrested, we'll bail you out. Things only get complicated if you run. Then, we're coming after you. And we're the best in the business. Some people call us bounty hunters, but to me, we're just a family." -- from the opening of "Family Bonds"

Meet the Evangelistas of Medford, Long Island. As tight and tough as they come, they're like any other hard-working American family, with one major difference - the Evangelistas are bail bondsmen and bounty hunters. The series debuts Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 10 p.m. on HBO and is a 10-part real-life series.
September's episodes:
Episode #1: "Family Bonds" Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 10 p.m.
Episode #2: "The Tribe" Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 10 p.m.

UK Rock Legends: UK rockers Marillion will be performing live in LA on September 27, 2004 at House of Blues in support of their new album, Marbles, slated for release October 5, 2004. More info: www.marillion.com.

Paris Hilton Parties: Really? Haven’t had enough Paris news? This weekend, at the VMA’s, Steve Madden sponsored her Record Release Party in Miami. So there.

Get “American Jobs:” New Political Documentary "American Jobs" Joins Laemmle's
Fairfax Theater Oscar Qualification Run, August 27 to September 2, 2004 At 5:05 p.m. As part of the Laemmle Farifax Theater’s annual Oscar qualification run for documentaries, "American Jobs" make its theatrical debut from Friday, August 27 ­to Friday, September 3, 2004, at 5:05 p.m., along with eleven other new documentary films including "Girls Interrupted" and "Endangered Species." Admission is $6.50; the documentaries run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and theatergoers can view as many films as they choose. The Laemmle Farifax engagement is the public's first opportunity to see "American Jobs," which will be released on DVD on Labor Day.

While "American Jobs" follows in the footsteps of recent direct-to-DVD political documentaries like "Outfoxed," first time filmmaker/former MTV producer Greg Spotts did not receive financing from political parties or advocacy groups, and the film represents a fiercely independent point-of-view. As the presidential candidates bicker over whether the economy has "turned the corner," Spotts's personal investigation offers a very different take on the state of the American economy, illustrating the faces behind the "jobless recovery" via interviews with blue-collar and white-collar workers in nineteen cities.

To promote "American Jobs," Spotts plans to bring the movie back to many of the cities and towns in which it was filmed, for a series of premieres and screenings throughout September and October. Among the first stops on Spotts’ journey will be the Pacific Northwest premiere at Seattle Town Hall on September 13, 2004, which will feature a panel discussion on jobs and trade. The film will have its official Los Angeles premiere at the Silverlake Film Festival
at the ArcLight Theater in Los Angeles in late September. Premieres and other showings are in the works for New York, Washington DC, Denver, Orlando, Kannapolis, North Carolina, and several industrial cities in Ohio.

From January to April 2004, Spotts traveled alone in eight states, interviewing workers in their homes with a Panasonic DVX-100 digital video camera and a few lights. In his travels, Spotts saw firsthand the new perils faced by American families, as multinational corporations use "global sourcing" to replace middle-class Americans with lower-wage foreign labor. In the worker’s own words, the documentary reveals families left behind by the brave new world, facing bankruptcy, foreclosure, and no health insurance while they struggle to retrain for an uncertain future.

"American Jobs" tells a story about the American economy that is just beginning to be told by activist workers and select media including CNN's Lou Dobbs. The film was entirely self-financed and was edited on an Apple laptop.

To view the trailer, clips from the film, and Spotts recent CNN "Lou Dobbs Tonight" appearance, visit http://www.americanjobsfilm.com

Monday, August 23, 2004

Who’s Wearing What: Sharon Stone hit the red carpet this weekend at the 11th Annual Angel Awards, benefiting Project Angel Food, in a fur wrap by Elsie Katz Couture. Sharon added flair to her tailored black suit with a glamorous pink fox fur shawl with sage green satin lining and bow.

Mila Jovovich wore a gorgeous muted colored strapless Prada gown to "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" Tokyo Premiere on August 23, 2004 at Marunouchi Picacadiilly in Tokyo, Japan and a Jovovich/Hawk Brand mauve dress and gray caplet to the Tokyo Press Conference, also on August 23, 2004 - Grand Hyatt Tokyo Tokyo, Japan

Hot Handbag: Be & D Custom Bags from NYC, which retail from $700 and $2000 are quickly taking over as the hottest Hollywood handbag. “Six Feet Under’s” Mena Suvari was at Bergdorf Goodman with the bag (she carried a $700 version), which is also owned by Paris Hilton, Halle Berry, Lindsey Lohan, and Jennifer Lopez. The bags are also available at Kitson and Fred Segal in Los Angeles.


Tanning Your Hide Without Sun: St. Tropez Tanning Essentials is the best-selling instant self-tanner available, say reps. Celebrities who have used St. Tropez include: Victoria Beckham , Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Ripa, Mia Tyler, Cate Blanchett, action super star Rick Yune, EXTRA¹s Samantha Harris, Fox 11 News/ Entertainment Reporter Lisa Breckenridge, producer Joe Reitman, and even the British Royal Family, who get tanned at the palace. St. Tropez is used by Hollywood and New York make-up artists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, salons, and spas on two continents.

Self-Tan Remover: St. Tropez is the only company that has a Remover to take away any unsightly stains from palms after using any self-tanner. The Remover, along with other St. Tropez products, is available at Sephora Stores and selected beauty and department stores throughout Europe.

St.Tropez is a participant in the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Fashion For the Cure, as well as other charities. (last year $45,000 of St.Tropez proceeds went towards the Breast Cancer Foundation in Europe). They’ll also help to honor this year’s nominee’s at the BAFTA Awards. NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES: St. Tropez Body Bronzing Treatments are available at four Equinox locations throughout New York City as well as the Four Seasons Hotel & Spa in Beverly Hills. These St. Tropez treatments are performed by trained and certified St. Tropez technicians. St. Tropez works on almost all skin types, men, women, and children and it comes in various sizes for traveling touch-ups.


Holiday Lip Balm: Hey, summer’s just about over (school here in Culver City starts August 31, 2004!). So it’s time for fashionistas to start thinking of holiday party garb and make-up gear. “I Truly Do,” one of Pookie Products’ new ColorBalms is a glossy formula withglitter for extra sparkleand tastes like the champagne. It’s made from all-naturalmoisturizers to protect and heal lips from winter’s damaging, chapping winds and temperatures. It’s also a holiday gift that gives back—5% of each ColorBalm sold benefits the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Other ColorBalm colors and flavors include the tasty cherry red of “Very Cherry,” the deep burgundy “Berry” and sinfully sweetChocolate,” and “Be Mine Forever,” a bubble-gum pink. $9 retail. At beauty and specialty stores, and through www.pookiestore.com.

Start Being Surly: SURLY GIRL STUDIOS will introduce their latest (we love Surly Girl Bags) purses:

*Metallic Italian lambskin and crystal evening bags for Holiday 2004 ...

*Bright patterned canvas and Austrian crystal (their signature) beach totes for Spring 2005...

They’ll be at WWD MAGIC Monday, August 30, 2004 through Wednesday, September 1, 2004 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, September 2, 2004, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall - Accessories Booth #AC 18811 Free gift with all orders written on-site.


Turning To (not Into) A Pumpkin:
Pumpkin-A-Peel by Skingenious is natural enough to eat, but Pumpkin-A-Peel is a nutrient-packed pumpkin enzyme mask. The Vitamin A-filled orange vegetable contains more than104 nutrients, including amino acids, essential fatty acids, cucurbitin (an anti-cancer sugar unique to the pumpkin family), and more. The pore-refining enzyme peel keeps skin vibrant and aglow.


SPA 415 in Beverly Hills, reports that supermodel Tyra Banks and actresses Cameron Diaz and Gabrielle Union are all fans of the spa’s professional grade Pumpkin Enzyme Facial ($100/hour, made by Skingenious) – and all have bought Pumpkin-A-Peel to take home.

“The process we use is very similar to making wine, where the nutrients of the grapes are concentrated and intensified, “ explains Shan Albert, founder and creator of Skingenious. “It’s a way to coax more benefits from the fruit, instead of destroying them.” Marinating the entire pumpkin in natural ingredients, at low temperatures to retain and intensify its vitamin and mineral content, this long, slow process results in a 100% natural fruit acid formula, free of artificial color, fragrance and preservatives. Infused with concentrated pumpkin enzymes, pumpkin extracts, water and essential oils, Pumpkin-A-Peel is: an alternative to AHA’s and is a mild retonic acid substitute, a natural repair therapy ideal for sensitive skin and Rosacea, because it is not as sharp or intrusive as glycolic acid.

To clean pores and refine the skin, smooth a thin layer gently over the face, neck and/or décolletage. A slight tingling may occur as the Pumpkin-A-Peel goes to work, deep cleaning pores and gently removing dead cell buildup. Leave on for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well, and get ready to glow! Pumpkin-A-Peel is $39.00 for 1.5 oz. For more information on Pumpkin-A-Peel and other Skingenious products, please call (888) 452-2463 or visit www.skingenious.com.

Mars Man With REM!: Charlie Mars goes out on tour with Mindy Smith and R.E.M
to support his self -titled debut on V2 Records. In Texas, he opened for Dave Matthews. When he tours in October, it’ll be first with newcomer Mindy Smith, and then with legends REM. Rolling Stone called his debut “big, beautiful rock from Mississippi."<>

Live with Mindy Smith

Friday, October 01, 2004---Asheville, NC - Orange Peel

Saturday, October 02, 2004---Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theater

Sunday, October 03, 2004---Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

Monday, October 04, 2004---Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live

Wednesday, October 06, 2004---Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater

Thursday, October 07, 2004---Charlottesville, VA - Starr Hill

Friday, October 08, 2004---Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero

Saturday, October 09, 2004---New York, NY - BB Kings

Sunday, October 10, 2004---Baltimore, MD - Recher Theater

Wednesday, October 13, 2004---Pittsburgh, PA - The World

Thursday, October 14, 2004---Washington, DC - 9.30 Club

Friday, October 15, 2004---Boston, MA - Berklee Perf. Center

Saturday, October 16, 2004---Portland, ME - State Theater

Wednesday, October 20, 2004---Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Theater

Friday, October 22, 2004---Madison, WI - Luther's Blues

Saturday, October 23, 2004---Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line

Sunday, October 24, 2004---Chicago, IL - HoB

Live with R.E.M

Sunday, November 14, 2004---Thunder Bay, ON - Ft. Williams Gardens

Monday, November 15, 2004---Winnipeg, MB - Centennial Concert Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004---Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome

Saturday, November 20, 2004---Seattle, WA - Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

Sunday, November 21, 2004---Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre

Friday, November 26, 2004---Salt Lake City, UT - E Center

Saturday, November 27, 2004---Denver, CO - The Fillmore Auditorium