FROM THE LPB VAULT: UNCLE EARL - LOUISIANA'S COLORFUL GOVERNOR
UNCLE EARL (1985)
Tuesday 8pm
As part of LPB’s yearlong 50th Anniversary celebration, we’re opening our archives to feature Uncle Earl, an LPB original documentary on Earl K. Long, one of Louisiana’s most colorful and controversial governors—and the only sitting governor ever committed to a mental institution, not once, but twice.
Known as “Uncle Earl,” Long was far from the “crazy country bumpkin” some claimed him to be. He was a sharp, fearless politician and a champion of working-class Louisianans, widely regarded as a poor man’s friend. His private life also made headlines, particularly his highly publicized affair with New Orleans burlesque star Blaze Starr.
With rare archival footage and interviews from family, colleagues, and historians, this LPB production captures a colorful and complex chapter of Louisiana’s political history. Don’t miss this special vault broadcast, celebrating five decades of LPB storytelling.
THE IMPACT OF BEING POOR IN AMERICA
FRONTLINE Born Poor
Tuesday 9pm
More than a decade ago, the acclaimed PBS series FRONTLINE explored poverty in America as it's rarely seen: through the eyes of children.
Now, nearly 15 years later, the series tells the stories of those now-grown children, spending 14-years chronicling their lives from childhood to the present day, offering a powerful, personal, and longitudinal look at the realities of growing up in poverty in the U.S.
In Born Poor, the filmmakers follow Kaylie, Johnny, and Brittany across three chapters of
their lives as they grow from kids to teenagers to adults, trying to pursue their dreams while
dealing with an economy where they face more obstacles than opportunities — and trying to overcome the grinding poverty that shaped their childhoods.
EXPLORING LOUISIANA'S WHITE HOUSE
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7pm
Governor Jeff Landry's request to deploy National Guard troops in several cities is drawing mixed reactions; some are optimistic the move would help reduce crime; others are concerned troops aren't trained to handle civilian policing.
Plus exploring Louisiana's "White House" - the Old Governor's Mansion. The building dates back to Huey P. Long's time as Governor. Now, the mansion serves as a museum highlighting decades of legend, lore, and living history.
LOUISIANA SPORTS & LPB: LEGENDARY!
BEHIND THE GLORY: Herb Vincent
Thursday 8:45pm
From his time serving as the assistant sports information director at his alma mater, LSU, to his work as SEC spokesperson, Herb Vincent has served decades behind the scenes of college sports. He talks about the changes he has seen through his long career.
GAME NOTES
Saturday 10am
LSU hosts South Carolina inside of Tiger Stadium with a big quarterback question: is Garrett Nussmeier healthy? Plus Southern is back in action against Bethune-Cookman. And updates on Thursday games with Tulane and LA Tech.
POST GAME NOTES
Sunday 6pm
A wrap-up of the Louisiana college football weekend with post-game recaps and analysis.
SOUTH CAROLINA BBQ - ACCORDING TO CHEF RODNEY SCOTT
NOURISH BBQ Sauce South Carolina Style with Chef Rodney Scott
Monday 8:45pm
Did you know your BBQ Sauce preference says a lot about where you come from? If you call a place like South Carolina home, your taste in sauce can be a clue to your hometown. BBQ expert and award-winning Chef Rodney Scott helps break down the regions and flavors in this episode.
WHAT IS NOURISH?
Nourish is a digital series produced by LPB and PBS Digital Studios. The series explores food - what it says about who we are, where we're from, and the ties that connect us. It is hosted by rocket scientist and whole hog barbecue pit master, Dr. Howard Conyers. You can stream the entire series at on YouTube @PBSNourish.
THE UNDERDOG RECORD LABEL THAT TRANSFORMED MUSIC IN AMERICA
KING OF THEM ALL: THE STORY OF KING RECORDS
Friday 9pm
Learn more about the undertold story of King Records, a scrappy Cincinnati label that reshaped American music. Founded in the 1940s by Syd Nathan, a brash outsider dismissed by the industry, King dared to put everything under one roof. In a single building, records were written, recorded, pressed, and shipped — capturing performances with an urgency the industry giants couldn’t match. James Brown’s fiery soul, Little Willie John’s smooth R&B, Hank Ballard’s rock ’n’ roll anthems, and the Stanley Brothers’ bluegrass harmonies all came through King.
ALL-NEW EPISODES; ALL-NEW MYSTERIES TO SOLVE
THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES
Thursday 9pm
Shepherd and his team are drawn into a world of Victorian costumes and science fiction when they investigate a death at a gathering of steampunk enthusiasts.
MS. FISHER'S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIES
Saturday 9pm | Back-to-Back Episodes
A party turns deadly for the architect redesigning Peregrine's home. Then, trouble ahead for Peregrine and James. Oh, and she goes undercover as a flight attendant.
Stream all seasons with LPB PASSPORT.
WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
As one of PBS’s ongoing limited primetime series, Secrets of the Dead is a perennial favorite, routinely ranking among one of most-watched series on public television. Secrets of the Dead uses the latest scientific discoveries to challenge prevailing ideas and share fresh perspectives on historical events. In the season opener, the Colosseum was the jewel of ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary spectacles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE COLOSSEUM | SEASON PREMIERE | WEDNESDAY 9PM
MONDAY
7pm -ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Vintage Orlando including a Tiffany Studios mosaic glass inkwell and an 1844 Presidential election political banner.
8pm - DEATH IN PARADISE A famous chef is poisoned during a cooking compeition.
8:45pm - NOURISH What your favorite BBQ sauce says about where you're from!
9:00pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL Lydia and Ruby visit a convent to make a seemingly miraculous diagnosis
9:45pm - GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL As the first monsoon rains arrive, tensions run high between Lydia and Ruby leading Ruby to make a shock decision.
10:30pm -HUEY LONG LPB SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION In honor of our 50th Anniversary, LPB received special permission to share this early documentary from Ken Burns with Louisiana audiences.
TUESDAY
7pm - FINDING YOUR ROOTS Celebrity chefs Jose Andres and Sean Sherman.
8pm - UNCLE EARL LPB SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATIONThis LPB documentary from 1985 explores the life and legacy of Earl K. Long, one of Louisiana's most colorful and controversial governors.
9pm - FRONTLINE Born Poor Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.
10:30pm -INDEPENDENT LENS Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution How a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia became a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose RNA discovery transformed biology and launched the biotech revolution. With insights from Walter Isaacson.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - BIG CATS 24/7: Succession SERIES FINALE A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta. First-time lion mum Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride. Pobe and Bo return, and as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
8pm -NOVA: HUMAN Into the America's Follow ancient humans' perilous journey into the Americas, where a frigid Ice Age landscape, mammoths, and other fearsome beasts tested their resilience.
9pm -SECRETS OF THE DEAD The Rise and Fall of the Colosseum SEASON PREMIERE The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth. But just as the structure embodied Rome's power, so too did it contribute to the Empire's downfall.
10pm - MY LIFE IS MURDER Harry asks Alexa to look into the case of his friend, who is accused of murdering a survival expert.
THURSDAY
7pm - FATHER BROWN Father Brown must discover the culprit when a novelist is attacked at a crime-writing festival.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES Jean is visited by honeymooning friends from England, but all is not going well for the newlyweds thanks to a cursed pack of tarot cards.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORYLPB SPECIAL FOCUS SEC administrator Herb Vincent talks about the changes he's seen in his decades long career.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES Shepherd and his team are drawn into a world of Victorian costumes and science fiction when they investigate a death at a gathering of steampunk enthusiasts.
FRIDAY
7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events.
7:30pm - WASHINGTON WEEK Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - GHOST STORIES Just in time for spooky season. John Martin is on trial for his life. Facing him, the infamous 'hanging judge'. However, this is not a cut-and-dried murder case.
8:30pm - ART ROCKS! THE SERIES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Spotlighting Louisiana artists, performers, culture, literature, and history and sharing them across the country.
9pm - KING OF THEM ALL: THE STORY OF KING RECORDS The underdog record label that transformed music in America.
10pm - SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE While Sherlock is mystified by a bank break-in, Watson watches from the sidelines of a case of which he'll soon inexplicably find himself at the center.
SATURDAY
7pm -LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE Compo, Clegg, and Foggy are involved in a sponsored football dribble to raise money for charity.
7:30pm -OPEN ALL HOURS
8pm - TWENTY TWELVE The continuing misadventures of the London Olympics planning committee.
8:30pm - THE CLEANER SERIES PREMIERE Wicky is a crime scene cleaner. When the detectives finish, he move in with his bleach and brushes. In this first episode, he heads to the suburbs to mop up after a particularly grisly murder.
9pm - MS. FISHER'S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIES The architect who was supposed to be redesigning Peregrine's home is found dead in a sauna.
9:45pm - MS. FISHER'S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIES Peregrine goes undercover when an airline hostess in training is found dead.
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Genere-blending LA band "The Marias" make their debut on ACL.
SUNDAY
6pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
7pm - BRIAN AND MAGGIE LIMITED SERIES FINALE Margaret seems unstoppable, but when respected Chancellor Nigel Lawson resigns, Thatcher's leadership plunges into a crisis. Will her interview with her old friend Brian Walden help Maggie regain control of the narrative? Binge the two-part series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
8pm-MAIGRET ON MASTERPIECE Despite being demoted, Maigret continues to pursue justice for Honore Cuendet and his loved ones. Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
9pm - THE GOLD ON MASTERPIECE The criminals create a system to smelt the Brink's-Mat gold and sell it back into the market with the profits being laundered. Jennings and Brightwell make a breakthrough in the case. Binge the entire series with your LPB PASSPORT benefit from Friends of LPB.
10pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUSA wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
DESTINATION: MEXICO CITY
PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE
Season 14 Premiere
Saturdays 12:00pm
In season 14, Pati invites viewers to take a deep dive into the nation’s rich culture as she returns to her hometown of Mexico City. She explores a variety of local attractions and delicacies while soaking in the region’s traditional flavors. From its beautiful traditions to its modern innovations, season 14 is a love letter to the city that shaped her — celebrating its unique magic and the way its past and present are deeply intertwined.
STREAM ANYTIME ON LPB'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
At our Boo Bash, you’ll learn how to whip up frightfully fun no-sew costumes, spooky-cute decorations, and yummy snacks that are a treat (no tricks!). 🍬🧵🎨 Join LPB Education as we create, play, read, and celebrate Halloween in the most fang-tastic way!
IT'S A PUMPKIN-PALOOZA
PBS THEMED PUMPKIN CARVING TEMPLATES
It's time to get carving! Create unique PBS-themed jack-o-lanterns by printing out your favorite stencil, tracing it onto your pumpkin, and (with adult supervision) carefully carving your PBS pumpkin. Parents are best to man the carving, but kids usually love helping to clean out the gooey mess inside, preparing the pumpkin for a candle or light. And remember, pumpkins don't have to be carved to look spook-tacular. Paint and decorate and leave the carving for another time. Remember to use acrylic paint so that the design doesn't wash away if you plan on putting your patch outside!
STREAM THE SERIES - AND COME MEET ZIGGY IN PERSON!
CHECK OUT THESE TWO FREE OPPORTUNITIES TO COME MEET ZIGGY
Centre for the Arts in New Roads | Wednesday, October 8th | 4:30 - 5:30pm
Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette | Saturday, October 11 | 10:30 - 11:30am
Watch Ziggy's Arts Adventure anytime! Stream all 3- seasons and check out fun activites at ziggy.lpb.org
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