wkar TV Schedule

Saturday, May 25
Time
Program
9:30 AM
Bob the Builder
“Following Clues”
Conclusion. Spud and Scrambler use clues to locate the Golden Hammer; Roley befriends a seagull, which became angry when the team began to lift an old ship out of the water.
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10:00 AM
DragonflyTV
Curious kids search for answers to their science questions through experiments and investigations in a fast-paced format aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds. The series was developed by the producers of `Newton's Apple.'
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10:30 AM
Signing Time!
Host Rachel Coleman, two children and an animated frog teach American Sign Language to children and parents alike.
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11:00 AM
LRN 101
Highlighting the educational resources of Lansing.
11:30 AM
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
Visiting cities around the world to talk about local traditions that have had an influence on the rest of the world.
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high definition
12:00 PM
Rick Steves' Europe
An exploration of European locales that explains where to stay and what sights to see, and that also highlights history, art and culture.
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high definition
1:00 PM
Under the Radar Michigan
A magazine that highlights Michigan's people and businesses.
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1:30 PM
This Old House
“Melting Pot”
A visit to Japan Town in Cambridge, Mass.; a look at the exterior trim; how the clapboards are being placed in a way that will let them dry out. Also: creating a staggered shingle pattern; adding floor-warming radiant heat to the first floor.
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high definition
2:00 PM
Ask This Old House
“Installing a Privacy Fence; Replacing a Clogged Shower Valve”
Installing a vinyl privacy fence; replacing a clogged shower valve.
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high definition
2:30 PM
Hometime
“Log Cabin Systems 1”
Season 27 opens with a look at home systems that feature state-of-the-art filtration and microbe inoculation.
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3:00 PM
The Woodwright's Shop
Woodcrafting techniques that rely on simple tools are demonstrated in this sturdy how-to series.
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high definition
3:30 PM
MotorWeek
“Jeep Grand Cherokee”
The Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Silverado are road tested. Also: classic restorations are discussed.
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high definition
4:00 PM
Great Getaways
A travel series spotlighting Michigan-area destinations.
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high definition
4:30 PM
Michigan Out-of-Doors
A series aimed at outdoor-sports enthusiasts focuses on hunting and fishing. Also: wildlife and scenic areas around the state.
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high definition
5:00 PM
Wilderness Journal
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high definition
5:30 PM
Inside E Street
In-depth discussions and analysis of issues in the news, focusing on economic security, health care and retirement.
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high definition
6:00 PM
QuizBusters
A high-school quiz competition.
6:30 PM
QuizBusters
A high-school quiz competition.
7:00 PM
The Lawrence Welk Show
“Something About a Hometown Band”
Songs include "Ding Dong Daddy," "Keep a Little Sunshine in Your Heart" "Oh Johnny" and "My North Dakota Home."
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8:00 PM
Antiques Roadshow
“Seattle”
Part 2 of 3 in Seattle features a circa 1964 "Star Trek" script and pitch letter; a Civil War-era dog collar; and Harriet Frishmuth bookends. Also: World's Fair posters are discussed during a visit to the Space Needle.
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high definition
9:00 PM
On Story
“The Heart of a Film”
Writer-director John Lasseter ("Toy Story"); screenwriter Caroline Thompson ("Edward Scissorhands"). Also: Andrew Start's "Playing Ghost."
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high definition
9:30 PM
Official Best of Fest
“Boy Power”
"Snakebite"; "Shadowball."
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10:00 PM
Last of the Summer Wine
“The Experiment”
Seymour tries to find out why blood rushes to Compo's head when Compo turns himself upside down. Compo: Bill Owen. Seymour: Michael Aldridge.
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10:30 PM
The Red Green Show
“The Folk Art Convention”
Red thinks the lodge should make folk-art objects and sell them at a convention; Red uses a toilet as a carburetor for his car; Bill, Winston and Dalton have an ATV race; Glen Brackston takes his slot cars to Harold's Hobby House.
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11:00 PM
BackStage Pass
Musical performances from WKAR's Studio A are combined with artist interviews and rehearsal footage.
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