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Premieres Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with PBS Video App. Dubbed "nothing short of masterful" by the Chicago Tribune, this is a laughter-filled, theatrical portrait of "America's most gifted funnyman". Written and performed by actor Frank Ferrante, this filmed play with music celebrates the style and spirit of comedian Groucho Marx (1890-1977), whose irreverent humor continues to influence artists today. -
Encore Thursdays, Aug. 31 - Oct. 5, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 12! This Week: Ground Floor Murals’ Signe Ditona and Paul Jimenez create murals inspired by San Diego’s unique culture and history. Their collaboration spurs from their shared culture of being from a city with a large Mexican and Filipino population. Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco see life as cinematic. The filmmakers bring Filipino-made films to San Diego and foster future filmmakers. -
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. This week, Ming cooks at home with world-renowned physician and author, Dr. William Li. Dr. He cooks a flavorful Chicken Coconut Curry, and Ming follows that up with some EVOO Poached Chicken Thighs. -
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, May 5 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. In the race for existence, striking teenagers discover that activism, authority and awareness make for a steep learning curve. Determined to provoke real action, New Zealand teenagers join the global School Strike for Climate. But planning a movement and building momentum are the easy parts as they face political indifference, their own white privilege, and the ongoing struggle to be heard. -
Premieres Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. San Francisco's Lowell High, one of the best public schools in the country, draws high achievers from across the city into a fiercely competitive universe. Follow seniors as the pressure to impress admissions officers at elite universities intensifies. -
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. Enjoy fascinating finds including a German Hanukkah menorah, a 1946 David Burliuk oil painting, and a 1988 Ai Weiwei “One Man Shoe” sculpture. Can you guess which is appraised for $100,000? -
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering failure, the dam was built by William Mulholland to ensure the growth of Los Angeles by bringing water to the city via aqueduct. -
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. Christopher Kimball travels to Crete to learn classic Greek dishes. First, it's Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Tomato-Onion Salad, with plush Yogurt and Olive Oil Flatbreads. Finally, Broken Phyllo Cake with Orange and Bay, soaked with a syrup infused with cinnamon and cardamom. -
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now. Gardeners tend to go with what's tried and true. Foodscape correspondent Brie Arthur - basically a rocket scientist when it comes to growing things - thinks outside the pot to show unorthodox methods that can produce big results in the home garden. -
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Noon on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. The Jersey Shore is full of surprises. It’s well-known for its wide beaches and busy boardwalks, but it also has working farmlands and quiet marshes. It played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States. Here, you’ll find great, unique drinks and live music that’s made a global impact. See why the Jersey Shore is a place to love.
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