May Analog Program Highlights

Also check out the Digital program highlights, available on Channel 6.1.

The Adirondacks Sprawled across six million acres in upstate New York, the Adirondack Park is by far the largest park in the lower 48 states. Through the varied perspectives of several passionate characters, this high-definition program explores the remarkable history, seasonal landscape, and current state of the Adirondacks. May 14 at 8 p.m.

America at a Crossroads Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age The latest installment in the America at a Crossroads series explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11, demonstrating how they use humor to take on stereotypes about Middle Easterners and terrorism. The film showcases five performers, their comedy and the way it is shaped by the everyday tribulations of their lives. May 11 at 9 p.m.

American Experience George H.W. Bush This two-part biography examines the life and career of the 41st president, from his service in World War II and his early career in Texas to his days in the Oval Office. Drawing upon Bush's personal diaries and interviews with his closest advisors, the film also explores Bush's role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence resonates in modern American life. Part 1 on May 5 at 8 p.m. Part 2 on May 6 at 8 p.m.

Depression: Out of the Shadows Depression is a public health crisis that rivals all other diseases in its burden on society, yet the condition is remarkably under-diagnosed and under-treated. By weaving together the history, science and treatment of depression with intimate portrayals of families and individuals coping with its wide-ranging effects, this documentary will provide a comprehensive portrait of depression never before presented on American television. May 31 at 8 p.m.

From the Top at Carnegie Hall This program showcases the top-notch musicianship, offbeat humor and original insights of America's best young classical musicians, with appearances by well-known artists such as Joshua Bell, Bé la Fleck and Denyce Graves. May 31 at 8 p.m.

Frontline Storm over Everest As darkness fell on May 10, 1996, a fast moving storm of unimaginable ferocity trapped three climbing teams high on the slopes of Mount Everest. World-renowned climber and filmmaker David Breashears returns to Everest to tell the story of the climbers who perished in that storm, marking the worst climbing tragedy in Mount Everest's history. May 13 at 8 p.m.

Great Performances Maestro: A Portrait of Valery Gergiev Gergiev speaks candidly about his carefully planned yet spontaneous rehearsal strategies, his activity in organizing international support for his musicians and his music, and his close associations with high-powered figures in Russia. It is an intimate portrait of a true classical music dynamo, allowing viewers to know and understand Gergiev the man, in order to more intensely enjoy the brilliance of Gergiev the artist. May 28 at 8 p.m.

Healing Quest Healing Quest focuses on integrative health and natural approaches to total well-being. The goal of Healing Quest is to provide authentic, authoritative information on the new choices available to all of us achieve optimum wellness. Healing Quest is hosted by Olivia Newton-John and series creators Judy Brooks and Roy Walkenhorst. Saturdays at 4 p.m.

KMOS Live DTV Call-in Show Questions covered include: What kind of equipment do I need to purchase if I want to keep my old TV? What's the difference between DTV and HDTV? What kind of TV should I get? If I have cable, do I need to get a new TV? How can I take advantage of the government coupon offer? May 8 at 7 p.m.

Live from Lincoln Center Camelot The New York Philharmonic performs a semi-staged version of the Lerner and Loewe's Camelot . Based on T.H. White's novel The Once and Future King, the musical is about the idealized kingdom of Camelot, the love triangle of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, and the treachery of the king's illegitimate son, Mordred. May 8 at 8 p.m.

Masterpiece Classic Cranford A sleepy 1840s English village comes to life with gossip, parties, romances, sudden death, bankruptcy and the drama of an encroaching railway on the three-part "Cranford," based on the beloved Victorian-era writings of Elizabeth Gaskell. Gaskell combines the romantic flair of Jane Austen with the class-consciousness of Charles Dickens. Sundays at 8 p.m.

National Memorial Day Concert PBS will unite our nation in honor of all of America's men and women in uniform for their service and sacrifice with this annual presentation. The event will be led for the third year by co-hosts Gary Sinise and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna, two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans' causes and supporting our troops in active service. This year, the event will pay special tribute to the veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and the sacred war memorials built in their honor in Washington, DC. May 25 at 7 p.m.

Nature Superfish They are the billfish - marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish - largest and most highly prized of all gamefish. Their astonishing story has never been fully told. Rick Rosenthal brings a lifetime of experience with these astonishing sea creatures to the screen as he observes tiny billfish nurseries in the wild, dives deep into secret undersea canyons, films incredible color-changing behavior and embarks on a quest for an elusive thousand-pound "grander." May 4 at 7 p.m.

NOVA Lord of the Ants While studying ants, E.O. Wilson struggled to comprehend the evolutionary forces that led workers to forage and soldiers to fight; in doing so, he became the architect of a controversial new discipline: sociobiology. Wilson is an icon of our times: a lord of the ants who sought to explain nature on earth ... and who now fights for its survival. May 20 at 7 p.m.

Phoenix Mars Mission: Ashes to Ice This program chronicles the story of the Phoenix Mars Lander, which launched in August 2007 and is scheduled to land on the Martian surface on May 25, 2008. After touchdown, the lander will collect soil and ice samples to search for trace organics and for evidence of how water has changed the subsurface environment. The scientists hope to determine where the water on Mars went. May 22 at 9 p.m.

The Price of Freedom Despite the brutal ordeal of being a prisoner, many POWs saw their capture as a personal failure and carried their silent burden for decades. For the first time on film, seven of these men tell their unique stories and reveal how they have come together to restore their self-esteem. May 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Sandwiches That You Will Like From peanut butter & jelly to roast beef, to Italian hoagies and Texas barbecue on a bun, these simple, tasty stacks of assorted breads and fillings are one of the main fuels of Americans across the country. And in an age of ever expanding national franchises, there are still many unusual little restaurants and stands that serve unique, locally famous sandwiches that help preserve some our country's regional charms. May 15 at 9 p.m.

Secrets of the Dead Doping for Gold In the 1970s, female East German athletes came out of nowhere to dominate international sport. But behind their success lay a secret, state-sponsored doping program that distributed untested steroids and male hormones to athletes as young as 12. Many of these girls had no knowledge that they were being doped, and now, as grown women (and men), their broken bodies and damaged psyches bear witness to the cruelty of a government that pursued international glory and gold at the expense of its most acclaimed citizens. May 7 at 7 p.m.