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A TASTE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE NATION
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE
Friday 8:00pm
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Coby Bailey of Lafayette is about to set the world on fire with his down-home Cajun cooking! A firefighter, husband, and proud father of two, Coby is the first contestant from Louisiana chosen to appear on THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, an upbeat cooking competition that spotlights the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the country.
The hit PBS show features eight talented home cooks from across the country, who put their culinary skills to the test. With a range of cooking styles infused by their backgrounds — from Bangladeshi to Belizean, Puerto Rican to Southern, Cajun to Afghan, Filipino to Thai — the eight home cooks reflect the wealth of diversity that makes American food so vibrant and delicious.
Growing up in South Louisiana, Coby was immersed in culinary traditions passed down through generations, with his earliest inspirations coming from his mother and grandmother, both exceptional Cajun cooks. After serving in the U.S. Navy, including Desert Storm, Coby joined the Lafayette Fire Department, where he has worked for 27 years, serving as captain for the past decade.
For Coby, cooking is more than nourishment; it’s a way of life and a connection to his heritage. Today, he proudly carries on that legacy, mastering traditional dishes that define Cajun culture. His signature dish, Stuffed Chicken with Andouille Sauce, embodies the hearty, soulful spirit of his roots.
Join us as Coby and the rest of the contestants make their big debut. In this first episode, the eight home cooks gather in the barn to share their most treasured recipes, introducing themselves to the judges with a dish that reflects their perfect meal, followed by a regional dish that represents the place they call home.
Stream across PBS & LPB platforms and watch for an encore airing on Mondays at 9:00pm.
KEEP IT COOKING WITH THESE PROGRAMS
AMERICAN MASTERS: MARCELLA
Friday 9:00pm
Marcella Hazan’s story symbolizes the American dream. Arriving in New York City having never cooked and challenged by a disabled right arm, Hazan inspired millions of home cooks with the glories of Italian cuisine with her bestselling cookbook The Classic Italian Cook Book: The Art of Italian Cooking and the Italian Art of Eating. In addition to her cookbooks, Hazan connected with food lovers through her popular New York cooking classes, her friendship with fellow cooking legend Julia Child, and many on-air cooking demonstrations.
HELPING PUT LOUISIANA COOKING ON THE MAP
CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME: LOUISIANA LEGEND
Friday 10:30pm
From WYES in New Orleans, celebrate the life of the restaurateur, author, entrepreneur, and television personality. Before the age of chef superstars, Prudhomme was a self-trained son of a sharecropper from Opelousas who revolutionized American gastronomy, helping put Louisiana cooking on the map. The program features interviews with longtime colleagues, including chef Paul Miller, executive chef of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen in New Orleans; chef Frank Brigtsen, first night chef of K-Paul’s; Marty Cosgrove of Magic Seasoning Blends; and Ella Brennan and Ti Martin of the James Beard Award-winning Commander’s Palace – the restaurant where chef Paul first fused Cajun country and Creole sophistication as executive chef in the late 1970s.
EXPLORE THE CAREER OF A HOLLYWOOD ICON
GENE HACKMAN: STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN
Tuesday 9:00pm
This special explores the remarkable career of the legendary actor (1930-2025), a two-time Academy Award winner for his roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven.” The documentary includes clips from his breakout role in “Bonnie and Clyde” and other notable dramas such as “The Conversation,” “Hoosiers,” and “Mississippi Burning.” Hackman was also a talented comic actor, as shown in “Get Shorty,” “The Birdcage” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”
REMEMBERING AN ACCLAIMED PUBLIC TV JOURNALIST
FRONTLINE Two American Families
Friday 11:00pm
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Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, passed away at the age of 91. He produced many programs and documentaries for PBS. You may remember the weekly "Bill Moyers Journal" or the documentary "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth."
Perhaps some of his most impactful work came in the form of the two-hour documentary, "Two American Families: 1991-2024." Filmed over more than 30 years, the film is a portrait in perseverance that explored the central premise of the American dream: If you're willing to work hard, you'll be able to make a living and build a better life for your children.
In a special encore rebroadcast, rewatch this masterful look at the changing nature of the American economy and the impact on average Americans struggling to make a living or stream anytime.
THIS WEEK: EXPLORING LOUISIANA MUSEUMS
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Friday 7:00pm
We're touring the state to check out some of our great museums! Head inside one of the most photographed buildings in the state, the Cabildo, which houses the Louisiana state museum. Then, it's on to Lafayette for a look at the Maison Freetown museum highlighting a historic safe haven for the state's free people of color.
EXPLORE CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA WITH LPB
LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS
JOURNAL D'UN CURÈ DE CAMPAGNE (Diary of a Country Priest)
Sunday 10:00pm
"Journal d'un curé de campagne" is a 1951 French drama directed by Robert Bresson, based on the novel by Georges Bernanos. It depicts the life of a young, pious priest assigned to a rural parish in France, who faces physical illness and spiritual doubt while struggling with the apathy and hostility of his parishioners, offering a profound reflection on faith and suffering. In French with English subtitles.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB
In an era torn by war, rivalry, and bloodshed, the greatest masterpieces of our history were born. Witness the lives of these iconic artists—Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael—as they craft beauty from chaos in this three-part series. In the first episode, Michelangelo and Leonardo struggle to make their reputations in the brutal world of Renaissance Italy, as both must play a high-stakes game to win favour.
RENAISSANCE: THE BLOOD AND THE BEAUTY | 3-Part Series | Tuesday 8:00pm
MONDAY
7pm - Antiques Roadshow A Tiffany Studios mosaic inkwell circa 1905; a show run from the Beatles' first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" along with an autographed photo of the band.
8pm - Sister Boniface Mysteries The owner of a perfume company ends up dead, impaled on a poker.
9pm - Les Miserables on MASTERPIECE ENCORE PRESENTATION As revolution sweeps Paris, Valjean and Cosette hide out, Marius searches for Cosette, Thenardier disappears and Javert obsessively tracks Valjean.
10pm - Les Miserables on MASTERPIECE ENCORE PRESENTATION Marius mans the barricades, where a hostile Valjean intercepts him. They end up fleeing together through the sewers of Paris. Cosette's story reaches its conclusion. So does Javert's.
TUESDAY
7pm - Finding Your Roots Singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill.
8pm - Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty - Rise NEW LIMITED SERIES Michelangelo and Leonardo clash and compete to create in the chaos of Renaissance Italy.
9pm -Gene Hackman: Star of the Silver Screen NEW Exploring the remarkable career of the legendary actor.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - Walking with Dinosaurs: Band of Brothers Follow a gang of armored dinosaurs battle to reach adulthood, pursued by a group of Utahraptors, one of the most formidable predators that's ever lived.
8pm - Human Footprint: Dressed to Kill NEW From runway to throwaway, a look at the global impact of fashion trends.
9pm - NOVA Dino Birds Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies.
10pm - My Life is Murder NEW Harry asks Alexa to look into the case of his friend, who is accused of murdering a survival expert.
10:44pm - Secrets of the Royal Palaces NEW Exploring St James', the palace at the heart of the monarchy built by Henry VIII.
THURSDAY
7pm - Father Brown Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders.
7:45pm - La Veillée LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - Queen's of Mystery The stage adaptation of Jane's book endures numerous snafus before opening night; Mattie searches for new clues in the case of her missing mother.
8:45pm - Behind the Glory LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Jockey Ray Sibille.
9pm - Brokenwood Mysteries NEW The team must investigate family, friends and rival neighbors following a chilling discovery among a local farmer's crop.
FRIDAY
7pm - Louisiana: The State We're In LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
7:30pm - Washington Week Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - The Great American Recipe LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The PBS cooking competition show returns for another season featuring home cooks from across America, including Lafayette's own Coby Bailey!
9pm -AMERICAN MASTERS Marcella NEW Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine
10:30pm - Chef Paul Prudhomme: Louisiana Legends LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS A look at the man who helped put Louisiana cooking on the national map!
SATURDAY
7pm - Last of the Summer Wine Clegg feels uncomfortable when Nora and Edie begin to take an unnatural interest in him.
7:30pm - Open All Hours Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property.
8pm - Twenty Twelve Is ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck the answer to getting young people interested in the 2012 games? The gang was sure counting on it.
8:30pm -Moone Boy It's Fidelma's hen do and Dessie's stag. The Moone's get new neighbours.
9pm - Help! We Bought a Village An unexpected delivery causes chaos at a medieval French village, Francesca and Carl start a new project in Italy, Paul and Yip begin the demolition work on their ancient cottages.
9:45pm - Help! We Bought a Village In Italy, Francesca and Carl race against time to reopen their Italian hamlet for business. Meanwhile, a British-run restored medieval village suffers some damage after a big party.
10:30pm - Austin City Limits Grammy winner Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD BECK.
SUNDAY
7pm - Patience NEW A body disappears from the morgue. Is it body snatchers or did the corpse 'walk' away? Binge all six episodes of this series with LPB PASSPORT. Thank you for supporting LPB!
8pm - Grantchester on MASTERPIECE NEW Leonard’s drinking lands him in a prison cell overnight. When he wakes up, the consequences only escalate from there. Binge all six episodes of this series with LPB PASSPORT. Thank you for supporting LPB!
9pm - Atlantic Crossing on MASTERPIECE ENCORE PRESENTATION Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The first lady gives Martha unusual lessons in public speaking. Binge all eight episodes of this series anytime with LPB PASSPORT. Thank you for supporting LPB!
10pm - LPB Presents Cinéma Français LPB SPECIAL FOCUS This LPB limited series is an exploration of classic French cinema. Tonight, a young, pious priest assigned to a rural parish in France. He faces physical illness and spiritual doubt while struggling with the apathy and hostility of his parishioners, offering a profound reflection on faith and suffering. In French with English subtitles.
PBS KIDS SCHEDULE UPDATE ON LPB-HD
A special note for those that watch PBS KIDS content on LPB-HD.
Creature feature fans get a double dose of Wild Kratts! Chris, Martin and the gang are now on at 6:00AM & 6:30AM Monday through Saturday on LPB.
That means Alma's Way moves to 11:30AM, Monday through Friday.
You can still catch Nature Cat on LPB KIDS or stream videos anytime on any PBS KIDS platforms.
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: A COOL SUMMER RECIPE
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM POPSICLES
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It might sometimes create a little more work, but the act of including young children when you're working in the kitchen has many benefits including:
*Practice reading skills with recipes.
*Build math skills through counting and measuring ingredients
*Develop a sense of responsibility and pride at being a household helper.
It can also be a sneaky way to get kids interested in healthier options they might not otherwise eat! Or a way to talk about how and where food is grown! Take these Strawberries and Cream Popsicles for instance! They provide a great opportunity to talk about delicious Louisiana strawberries!
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR HURRICANE SEASON AND SUPPORT LPB
Enter the Friends of LPB's Power On Raffle and help support the work of LPB at the same time.
With each entry, you have a chance to become the owner of a 24kW Generac whole house generator from Optimize Generator People, including installation and transfer switch. Tickets are $20. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Oct. 1. For more details, visit www.lpb.org/raffle.
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