Here are listings for A&E Biography (and other prime-time evening programs), and here's a link for A&E Biography videos.
A&E provides listings on the 1st (times are EST/Pacific Time):
A&E Primetime Programming Schedule
Monday-Friday programs are each repeated once, 4 hours later
NOTE: We are listing both EST/Pacific Time and individual television ratings. All are [TV G] or [PG]unless noted. [NR] = Not Rated, news-related program.
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03/01/2003
8:00 Cold Case Files. The Boy and the Monster/The Secret in the
Cellar. In Wisconsin, the body of a teenaged girl, missing her hands, is
discovered in the woods and a three-year-old boy provides police with
evidence that sends his father to prison for murder. Then, investigators
doggedly pursue the killer of a Maine housewife, who mysteriously
disappeared only to show up buried in her own cellar. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Crossing Jordan. Digger, Pt. 2. Jordan develops a personal
connection with FBI criminal profiler Drew Haley as she tries to track
down the serial killer known as Digger. Stars Jill Hennessy and guest
star Chris Noth, her former "Law & Order" co-star. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. Jimmy's Mountain. CC [TV 14]
11:00 Hollywood Reality. The Barrymores, Pt. 2. Gary Sinise hosts
this astonishing look at the history of the famous--and often infamous--
family of actors. He shares with us the insanity, trials, tribulations,
addictions, and victories of the family that has reigned on stage and
film for over 150 years. Part 2 includes a look at Drew Barrymore's
turbulent life, which parallels her family's story all the way back to the
1800s. CC [TV PG]
03/02/2003
8:00 Biography. John Ritter: In Good Company. Portrait of the
versatile actor best remembered for his zany character Jack Tripper in
the TV comedy "Three's Company", but who's won critical acclaim for
his dramatic performances as well. Includes interviews with Ritter,
"Three's Company" co-stars Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt, and
Henry Winkler. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Role Reversal. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the
opposite sex? In this groundbreaking program, two men and two
women come together for an incredible experiment that puts gender
stereotypes to the test--they swap sexes to see for themselves!
Isolated from friends and family for one month, they undergo a sexual
identity boot camp and learn to speak, act, and move as the opposite
sex, then go out in public to face a series of difficult and often hilarious
social situations. CC [TV PG]
11:00 The Point. Transgender Revolution. An uncensored look at
America's transsexuals, including a female-to-male transsexual who
works for the Tampa, Florida, sheriff's department, and a Southern
"good old boy" who plans a surgical sex change. CC [TV PG]
03/03/2003
8:00 Biography. Debbie Reynolds. Chronicles the career of the film
star who rebounded from broken marriages, near bankruptcy, and the
demands of the movie industry. Includes clips from some of Reynolds'
most popular movies, and interviews with daughter Carrie Fisher and
friends Robert Wagner and Tony Randall. CC [TV G]
9:00 Midsomer Murders: Death of a Hollow Man. The Causton
Amateur Dramatic Society is in for a shock when a real razor is
substituted for a fake one in its production of "Amadeus", leading to the
death of the actor portraying Salieri. John Nettles, Daniel Casey, and
Jane Wymark star in this 2-hour mystery adapted from the popular
Caroline Graham novels. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch: Journey to the Himalayas.
Guest stars: Ossie Davis and Laila Robbins. CC [TV 14]
03/04/2003
8:00 Biography. Eva Braun: Love and Death. The speculation
surrounding Eva Braun has persisted for decades: Was she Adolf
Hitler's lover or just a close friend? And did she die in a Berlin bunker or
did she escape to a secret life? Our profile tells the simple story of a
simple girl who simply fell in love...with the wrong man. This common
tale of love in the time of war is told through uncommonly candid home
movies, most of them shot by Eva herself. CC [TV G]
9:00 Cold Case Files. Vintage Murder & Trouble in Paradise/In the
Care of a Killer & Deadly Lies. DNA evidence on cigarettes helps
unravel a rape-murder case 25 years after the crime; a confession to a
"Baywatch" TV star helps solve a woman's murder; the mysterious
death of a young boy is cleared up when his babysitter is forced to re-
enact the circumstances of his death; and divers searching for an
antique car discover a murdered man's body. (2-hour version) CC [TV
PG]
11:00 Third Watch: This Band of Brothers
(guest star Wendell Pierce) CC [TV 14]
03/05/2003
8:00 Biography. Oksana Baiul: After the Glory. The story of the 1994
Olympic ice skating champion who had it all--fame, fortune, and
success--only to see it crumble. Baiul, who was orphaned at 13,
shocked the world when she defeated Nancy Kerrigan at the Olympics,
but turned to the bottle and became a diva when the pressure of being
a celebrity became too hard to handle. CC [TV G]
9:00 American Justice. A Questionable Doctor. A look at how the
justice system handled an unique, Kevorkian-style case. Dr. L. Stan
Naramore was convicted of attempting to murder a 78-year-old
terminally ill woman and killing an 81-year-old farmer. But defense
attorney Kurt Kerns persuades the Kansas Court of Appeal to issue a
highly unusual ruling. Includes interviews with Naramore and Kerns.
CC [TV PG]
10:00 City Confidential. Miami Beach: Smugglers & Speedboats. In
the 1980s, Miami was perhaps America's hippest city. But the murder
of wealthy Miami boat builder Don Aronow, shot while sitting in his
Mercedes coupe on famed "Thunderboat Row" in 1987, put the
spotlight on the city's glitz, glamour, and drug culture. And for years,
Aronow's murder remained one of South Florida's most notorious
mysteries. Narrated by Paul Winfield. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. 32 Bullets and a Broken Heart.
(guest star Lisa Vidal) CC [TV 14]
03/06/2003
8:00 Biography. Scott Hamilton: Winning Big. The inspiring story of
the Olympic ice skating champion who has overcome two serious
illnesses. As a child, Hamilton suffered a mysterious intestinal problem
that caused him to stop growing, and as an adult, he beat testicular
cancer. CC [TV G]
9:00 Smuckers Stars on Ice 2003. America's top figure skating
show features Canada's Jamie Sale and David Pelletier and Russia's
Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze, the two pairs involved in the
infamous Olympics judging controversy. Scott Hamilton, Katarina Witt
and Salt Lake City gold medallist Alexei Yagudin are also featured in
this 2-hour spectacular presentation. CC [TV G]
11:00 Third Watch: Officer Involved
(recurring guest stars Eva LaRue and Samantha Buck) CC [TV 14]
03/07/2003
8:00 Expedition Egypt. Sacred Places. The doors of Egypt's exotic
and varied sanctuaries swing open to reveal their remarkable history.
Includes Cairo's Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is said to stand where
Moses was pulled from the bulrushes; the Church of St. Sergius, which
was supposedly visited by Jesus; and Egypt's most magnificent, yet
rarely filmed mosques. CC [TV G]
9:00 Hauntings: Chicago. With a great lake on one side and a great
prairie on the other, the forces of nature exert a mystic force on
Chicago. It's home to perhaps the most haunted cemetery in the
country, where lighted orbs dance through the woods, and one of the
oddest haunted restaurants. Spirits of the St. Valentine's Massacre
roam the site where the murders took place, and Clarence Darrow
appears near the Museum of Science and Industry, where his ashes
were scattered. Join us for a chilling tour of the Windy City. CC [TV G]
10:00 Other World. UFOs: The Innocent Years. In a comprehensive
examination of the UFO experience up to WWII, we begin with a review
of surprising imagery that dates back to prehistoric times. From cave
paintings to medieval frescoes and the refined paintings of the
Renaissance, artists have depicted airborne objects that bear a
stunning resemblance to what we think of as UFOs. But in the late
1940s, the modern era of UFO sightings took off with the mysterious
crash of a flying object near Roswell, New Mexico. CC [TV G]
11:00 Third Watch. Nature or Nurture? CC
[TV 14]
03/08/2003
8:00 Cold Case Files. The South Side Rapist. A series of brutal rapes
in St. Louis goes unsolved for many years until a fluke audit of a
license plate number leads police to the culprit. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Crossing Jordan. Blue Christmas. After a cop killer dies in
custody, Garrett launches a coroner's investigation to determine if a
vengeful cop went too far in making the arrest. With Jill Hennessy, Ken
Howard, and Miguel Ferrer and guest star D.W. Moffet. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. Kim's Hope Chest.
(guest stars Anne Twomer and Marisa Ryan). CC
[TV 14]
11:00 Hollywood Reality. Holocaust. "The Pianist", "Amen", "Max",
and "Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary"--a look at the current wave of Hitler
and Holocaust films in 2003...plus a look back at the making of The
Diary of Anne Frank. CC [TV PG]
03/09/2003
8:00 Biography. Robert Redford: Hollywood Outlaw. Robert Redford
has dazzled movie audiences for nearly 40 years, but who's the man
behind the Greek-god looks? This intimate portrait explores Redford's
early years of rebellion; the woman who turned his life around; the
passion for set design that led him to acting; his roles in such classics
as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting"; and his
fierce determination to keep his private life private. CC [TV G]
10:00 The Point. Inside Polygamy. A probe of the secretive world of
Mormon polygamy in Utah, where an estimated 30,000-50,000 people
live in polygamous relationships. Features a profile of the 1,500-
member Kingston family, which forces its girls to marry within the family
between the ages of 14-16 and have a baby every year. CC [TV PG]
03/10/2003
8:00 Biography. Paul Newman: Hollywood's Charming Rebel. A
profile of the legendary actor and philanthropist. From early days on
Broadway, in live TV drama during its Golden Age, and most notably in
Hollywood blockbuster films, Newman's striking good looks and
passionate intensity came to define the American leading man.
Interviewees include Robert Redford and Katharine Ross. CC [TV G]
9:00 Midsomer Murders: Death in Disguise. When the Master of a
New Age commune is prematurely transported into the Other World,
Chief Inspector Barnaby investigates. All fingers point to a ruthless
tycoon who had only visited the commune in order to see his long lost
daughter. Not convinced, Barnaby looks further into the lives all the
inhabitants, including a couple who ran a brothel, a man who's hiding
from his jealous wife, and a journalist who's not really a journalist.
Starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey. Guest star: Colin Farrell. CC
[TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Ohio. The paramedics, firefighters, and police
officers are dispatched to a hotel where a debate is scheduled between
New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and First Lady Hillary Clinton, rival
candidates for the U.S. Senate. With little else to do, Officers Bosco
(Jason Wiles) and Yokas (Molly Price) argue the candidates' merits.
And to pass time, Carlos (Anthony Ruivivar) prods the other
paramedics to reveal their most nightmarish work experiences. CC [TV
14]
03/11/2003
8:00 Biography. Maureen O'Hara: Wild Irish Rose. Portrait of the star
who stood toe-to-toe with Hollywood's toughest leading men and put
fire, brimstone, and beauty into her roles. Includes clips from O'Hara's
best-loved films, and looks at her love affairs that were plagued by
divorce, scandal, and tragedy. Anthony Quinn, director Chris
Columbus, and her brother are interviewed. CC [TV G]
9:00 Cold Case Files. The Perfect Murder & Death of the
Innocents/Lady in the Box. It takes nine years and cutting-edge
forensic toxicology to solve the killing of a medical examiner's wife; a
sheriff reopens the case of the deaths of two babies, hoping to get their
mother to confess; and the murder of an Ohio woman is solved after 20
years when police discover a crucial clue--the woman's husband was
seen building a coffin-shaped box. (2-hour version) CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Men. (guest star Ossie Davis) CC [TV 14]
03/12/2003
8:00 Biography. James Dean: Outside the Lines. Portrait of the
Hollywood icon who redefined the image of the rebellious teenager
before his tragic death at 24. Dean's quick ascent made the moody star
even more volatile, earning him the nickname "The Little Bastard", and
his passion for fast cars grew--a passion that would end his life.
Features personal home movies that show several race cars, clips of
Dean's TV appearances and films, and recollections of family, friends,
and colleagues. Narrated by Bill Mumy (1-hour version). CC [TV G]
9:00 American Justice. Vanished. A local bad boy in a California
town, once a suspect in the disappearance of a young woman, is
suspected of a similar crime 13 years later. CC [TV PG]
10:00 City Confidential. Sunny Days, Deadly Nights on Mercer
Island. A woman's naked body is found outside a Seattle nightclub,
posed demurely with a pinecone in her hand. Narrated by Paul
Winfield. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Spring Forward, Fall Back
(guest star Lisa Vidal) CC [TV 14]
03/13/2003
8:00 Biography. Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms. Profile of
the multi-Oscar-winning actress who starred in "The African Queen",
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?", and "On Golden Pond". Her
professional and personal relationship with Spencer Tracy is also
profiled. CC [TV G]
9:00 Columbo. Murder with Too Many Notes. When a famous film
composer murders his assistant to conceal the fact that the talented
young musician had been composing his award-winning scores,
Lieutenant Columbo solves the crime in his own inimitable way. Peter
Falk stars with Billy Connolly, Chad Willet, Hillary Danner, and Charles
Cioffi. Directed by Patrick McGoohan. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. A Thousand Points of Light.
(guest stars Samantha Buck and Lisa Vidal) CC [TV 14]
03/14/2003
8:00 Expedition Egypt. Death and Rebirth. As we examine the many
differences evident among Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religion
of the pharaohs, we learn that they did share in the belief that a better
life awaits us after death. We'll look at the practice of mummification,
spells, symbols of the pharaohs, and burial temples and mausoleums.
CC [TV G]
9:00 Hauntings: Atlanta. Despite continual renovation in the capital of
the "New South", Atlanta boasts many buildings dating back to the Civil
War. On a spirited tour of central Georgia, we visit five such venues,
including the Kennesaw House and an 1848 house in Marietta, which
served as hospitals in the Civil War. The first owners of former
plantation houses Lockerly Hall and Barnsley Gardens drop by for
visits. And at Andersonville, where 29,000 Union soldiers died in
horrifying conditions, many ghosts roam the grounds. CC [TV G]
10:00 Other World. UFOs: Cause for Alarm. Studies some of the
most disturbing UFO sightings, including: a 4-day extravaganza in
1952, when UFOs cruised the skies over the White House; sightings in
1967 near a secret U.S./Canadian submarine detection base;
controversial events at the U.K./U.S. air base at Bentwaters, England;
and the military's Test Area 51 in Nevada. CC [TV G]
11:00 Third Watch. Just Another Night at the Opera.
(guest stars Samantha Buck and Wendell Pierce) CC [TV 14]
03/15/2003
8:00 Cold Case Files. Vintage Murder/Trouble in Paradise. Police
doggedly reopen a rape-murder case 25 years after the crime and find
enough DNA evidence on the suspect's cigarette butts to bring him to
justice. And a confession made to a "Baywatch" TV star helps police
solve the three-year-old riddle of a wealthy Newport Beach woman's
murder. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Crossing Jordan. Wrong Place, Wrong Time. Jordan and
Garrett investigate a foiled bank robbery which left a customer and one
of the thieves--disguised as Bill Clinton--dead. Stars Jill Hennessy, Ken
Howard, Miguel Ferrer, Ravi Kapoor, and Steve Valentine. Jerry
O'Connell and Mark Kiely guest star. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. After Hours. CC [TV 14]
11:00 Hollywood Reality. Hollywood at War. From "The Quiet
American" to "M*A*S*H", present-day and old Hollywood goes to war in
the Korean and Vietnamese conflict. CC [TV PG]
03/16/2003
8:00 Biography. Elizabeth Taylor. Renowned for her legendary
beauty and startling violet eyes, Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor
has mesmerized audiences as much with her private life, including her
love affairs and eight divorces, as her dramatic performances on the
silver screen. This 2-hour profile recalls all the highly publicized events
of Liz's life, including her torrid relationship with Richard Burton, her
extravagant tastes, battle with addiction, brain surgery, and long
crusade to raise funds to fight AIDS. CC [TV G]
10:00 The Point. Kidnapped Abroad. A look at the risk that Americans
face when traveling abroad, what the U.S. government is doing about
it, and what travelers can do to prevent and survive kidnappings.
Includes the abduction and murder of Daniel Pearl, the "Wall Street
Journal" reporter kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan on January 23, 2002.
CC [TV PG]
11:00 The Point. Danger on the Rails. Train tracks are so
commonplace that most of us can't remember how many times we
cross them each day; but are they safe? A look at some recent events
sheds light on the stories of these frightening accidents. CC [TV PG]
03/17/2003
8:00 Biography. Diane Keaton: On Her Own. An interview with
Woody Allen and clips from "Annie Hall", "Reds", and "Father of the
Bride" highlight this portrait of the great actress. Includes a look at
Keaton's off-screen romances with Allen and Warren Beatty, her
decision to adopt, and her humanitarian pursuits. CC [TV G]
9:00 Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift. Two
gruesome murders reveal the sordid side of a sleepy English village,
including old loves, new scandals, voyerism, blackmail, and incest.
Adapted from Caroline Graham's popular "Inspector Barnaby" mystery
novel series. John Nettles stars as Barnaby and Daniel Casey is
Sergeant Troy in this 2-hour mystery, with guest stars Jonathan Firth
and Renee Asherson. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Young Men and Fire.
(guest star Lisa Vidal) CC [TV 14]
03/18/2003
8:00 Biography. Faye Dunaway. Portrait of the legendary actress
who declared her plans to be a star at an early age and made good on
her vow when she debuted on Broadway three weeks after graduating
college. She followed up with a breakthrough performance in "Bonnie
and Clyde" and continued her success with "Chinatown" and an Oscar-
winning turn in "Network". CC [TV G]
9:00 Cold Case Files. Frozen in Time & Little Girl Lost/Murder
Illustrated & Blood Relations. Using a hair dryer to thaw a frozen
corpse, detectives get to the bottom of a grisly murder; the discovery of
a child's skeleton puts police on the trail of an "oddball" family;
investigators use the new field of sexual homicide inquiry to reopen a
case of murder and sexual mutilation; and forensic experts using
alternative light sources find enough evidence on a shirt to trap a killer
20 years after the crime. (2-hour version) CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. The Lost.
(guest star Chris Bauer) CC [TV 14]
03/19/2003
8:00 Biography. Sally Field: Defying Gravity. We like her and are
serving up a portrait of the feisty actress who leapt from TV's flighty
"The Flying Nun" to Oscar-winning roles in "Norma Rae" and "Places in
the Heart". Features clips from her varied film roles--from "Smokey &
the Bandit" to "Forrest Gump" and "Steel Magnolias"--and looks at her
directing and producing work. CC [TV G]
9:00 American Justice. A Murder before Homecoming. Implicated in
the rape and murder of a cheerleader, a high-school homecoming king
stuns a courtroom when he refuses a plea bargain that could save him
from the death penalty. CC [TV PG]
10:00 City Confidential. Portland, Maine. Portland is a cold, isolated
city, far removed from the American mainstream since establishment in
1622. This isolation has made the people of Portland self-reliant and
individualistic. In Maine, folks believe a man has to look out for himself,
even if that means taking the law into his own hands. So it wasn't
surprising when the owner of a popular tavern shot three men who
came to his home after assaulting him at work; but Mainers were
shocked when he was charged with murder. Paul Winfield narrates. CC
[TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Faith.
(guest star Nahanni Johnstone) CC [TV 14]
03/20/2003
8:00 Biography. Vivien Leigh: A Delicate Balance. Tragic story of the
Oscar-winning star ("Gone with the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named
Desire"), whose life was consumed by alcoholism, tuberculosis, manic-
depressive illness, and rocky marriage to Laurence Olivier. Our profile
chronicling her highs and lows includes interviews with John Gielgud,
Kim Hunter, and Juliet Mills. CC [TV G]
9:00 Columbo. Undercover. Missing pieces of a vital photograph lead
Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) down a trail of murder. Along the way, the wily
detective resorts to various disguises as he conducts a complicated
underworld investigation. The teleplay was written by Gerry Day from
the novel by Ed McBain. Guest stars: Ed Begley Jr., Burt Young, and
Tyne Daly. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Four Days. Nancy O'Dell guest stars. CC [TV 14]
03/21/2003
8:00 Expedition Egypt. Land of Magic. Magic was an essential
element of ancient Egyptian life. Magic allowed the ancient Egyptians
to reverse misfortune and influence health, wealth, love, and war. Even
after the pharaohs disappeared and the ancient gods vanished, magic
remained and was used by Egyptian Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
CC [TV G]
9:00 Beauty in a Jar. The history of the American beauty culture and
how it's affected women and society. This 2-hour documentary
examines the changing notions of beauty over the past century: The
white complexion and rosy cheeks look, the flappers, the lipstick craze,
the natural look, the black-is-beautiful movement, and the glam-rock
scene. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Jimmy's Mountain. (guest star
Amy Carlson) CC [TV 14]
03/22/2003
8:00 Cold Case Files. Silent Witness/Innocence Lost. The murder of
scientist Helena Greenwood, who was helping to develop DNA forensic
technology when she died, is solved 12 years later with the help of
DNA evidence. And a Los Angeles County prosecutor uses criminal
profiling to nab the notorious South Bay Rapist, who abducted and
raped six young girls. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Crossing Jordan. Blood Relatives. A mother and her two young
sons are brutally murdered and the only suspect is the family's
distraught father, a former hockey star. With Jill Hennessy, Ken
Howard, Miguel Ferrer, Ravi Kapoor, and guest stars Tom Verica,
Kristen Wilson, and Lindsay Frost. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. Know Thyself. (guest stars George Dzundza and
Mia Farrow of Rosemary's Baby), and (Chris Bauer) CC [TV 14]
11:00 "And the Nominees Are...". An exciting preview of the
Academy Awards, with a look at the nominees and films that will be in
the spotlight on Oscar night. Includes interviews with nominees Diane
Lane, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Martin Scorsese, and Adrien
Brody. CC [TV G]
03/23/2003
8:00 Third Watch. Superheroes, Pt 1. (guest star Roy Scheider) CC [TV 14]
9:00 Third Watch. Superheroes, Pt 2. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. The Long Guns (guest star Gerald McRaney) CC [TV 14]
11:00 Third Watch. Falling. CC [TV 14]
03/24/2003
8:00 Biography. Robert Duvall. A profile of the legendary actor who
has portrayed such unforgettable characters as Boo Radley in "To Kill a
Mockingbird", Tom Hagen in "The Godfather", and Lt. Kilgore in
"Apocalypse Now". Despite his fame, Duvall shuns the limelight and
lives on a farm where he's converted the barn to a dance studio.
Includes interviews with Duvall, John Travolta, Billy Bob Thornton, and
Gene Hackman. CC [TV G]
9:00 A&E's Live by Request Starring Hall & Oates. The pop music
duo takes viewers requests at a live performance at John Jay College
in New York City. Daryl Hall's falsetto combined with John Oates
baritone led to a decade-spanning string of hit singles and proved the
perennial appeal of white soul singers. The duo came to national
prominence with the million-selling "Sara Smile" followed by "Rich Girl",
which reached number one in the U.S. charts in 1977. CC [TV G]
11:00 Third Watch. Kim's Hope Chest. (guest star Kristopher Scott Fiedel) and
(guest star Anne Twomey) and (guest star Marisa Ryan). CC
[TV 14]
03/25/2003
8:00 Biography. Queen Noor: Between Two Realms. Chronicles the
fairy-tale romance of Jordan's late King Hussein and all-American girl
Lisa Halaby, who became Noor al Hussein--the "Light of Hussein"--
when they married. Features interviews with friends Harrison Ford and
Stephanie Powers. CC [TV G]
9:00 Cold Case Files. Through the Eyes of a Child & The Killer Next
Door/Vanished. Cold Case Units use psychological profiling, forensic
anthropology, and a convicted felon's rekindled memory to heat up old
cases. In Missouri, a part-time missionary is convicted, 38 years later,
of killing her 5-year-old stepdaughter, and the skeleton of a Michigan
boy, dead for 10 years, leads police to a serial killer. Then, we follow
the story of serial killer James Rodney Hicks, who left a trail of bodies
and kept police, prosecutors, and the FBI quite busy for over 20 years.
(2-hour version) CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. The Tys That Bind. CC [TV 14]
03/26/2003
8:00 Biography. The Woolworths: Five and Dime Fortune and
Failure. Story of how Frank Winfield Woolworth began his "five and
dime" stores, and paid cash to build the world's tallest skyscraper, the
Woolworth Building, in 1913. CC [TV G]
9:00 American Justice. Crib Death? A woman accuses her ex-
husband of murdering their baby. Is it a tale of a woman scorned, or the
chilling story of a cold-blooded child killer? CC [TV PG]
10:00 City Confidential. Philadelphia: Double Dutch Bust. In the
high-flying 1980s, Larry Lavin was a clean-cut dentist living the good
life in suburban Philadelphia. But, what his upper-crust neighbors didn't
know was that Lavin led a double life--one that would finally be
exposed by a shocking narcotics investigation. Narrated by Paul
Winfield. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. After Hours. CC [TV 14]
03/27/2003
8:00 Biography. Dave Thomas: Made to Order. Story of the lovable
guy behind the Wendy's fast-food empire. He began with Kentucky
Fried Chicken and invented the famous bucket of chicken with Colonel
Sander's face on it. After leaving KFC, he started doing Wendy's
commercials in 1989--the first of 500. CC [TV G]
9:00 Columbo. A Bird in the Hand. From the Vegas Strip to the
football field, gambling and power lead to three deaths investigated by
Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk). Guest stars: Greg Evigan, Steve Forest, and
Tyne Daly. CC [TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. Know Thyself. (guest stars George Dzundza and
Mia Farrow of Rosemary's Baby, and Chris Bauer CC [TV 14]
03/28/2003
8:00 Expedition Egypt. Pyramids: Majesty and Mystery. Standing
majestically for centuries, the world's great pyramids have long inspired
and mystified scholars. Leading experts and historians explore the
engineering genius that created some of the largest structures on the
planet. From ancient Egypt to Central America, we visit these
technological masterpieces. CC [TV G]
9:00 Hauntings: The Rockies. They are the backbone of a continent,
towering granite peaks that have lured adventurers to the American
West for centuries. For some, this rugged landscape yielded incredible
wealth. For others, its only offerings were tragic death. In a tour of
Colorado's spookiest places, we visit Cripple Creek Hotel, Manitou
Springs, the frontier town of Buckskin Joe, Molly Brown's Denver
mansion, and Estes Park--where phantoms still cling to a life long past
in the Haunted Rockies. CC [TV G]
10:00 Other World. UFOs: Nightmare. Examines the most debatable
aspect of alien contact--human abduction! From the first recorded case,
the 1961 kidnapping of Betty and Barney Hill, to the 1976 Allagash
Incident, when four friends were whisked away while on a camping trip,
we hear firsthand from participants and a neuroscientist, who offers
more earthbound solutions. CC [TV G]
11:00 Third Watch. Run of the Mill. CC [TV 14]
03/29/2003
8:00 Cold Case Files. The Perfect Murder/Death of the Innocents. It
takes nine years and the work of cutting-edge forensic toxicologists to
solve the murder of a medical examiner's wife. Then, a determined
Alabama sheriff reopens the case of the deaths of two babies, hoping
to get their mother to confess. CC [TV PG]
9:00 Crossing Jordan. Miracles & Wonders. Jordan's views on
religion are tested when a man, who claimed to be St. Francis and bore
the stigmata, dies in church and his body disappears from the morgue.
Meanwhile, Max has a health problem that forces him to make a major
life decision. Stars Jill Hennessy, Ken Howard, Miguel Ferrer, Ravi
Kapoor, and Steve Valentine. Alex McKenna guest stars. CC [TV 14]
10:00 Third Watch. Requiem for a Bantamweight. CC [TV 14]
11:00 Hollywood Reality. Robert Duvall. A look at the prolific
writer/director/producer and star of "Assassination Tango", Robert
Duvall, who also co-stars as Robert E. Lee in "Gods and Generals", the
epic Civil War film based on Jeff Shaara's best-selling novel. CC [TV
G]
03/30/2003
8:00 Biography. John Travolta: Stayin' Alive. A look at the up-and-
down career of the actor who went from goofy teen in TV's "Welcome
Back, Kotter" to disco king in "Saturday Night Fever" and drugged-out
hitman in Pulp Fiction. Along the way, Travolta suffered the death of
his lover Diana Hyland, found comfort in Scientology, and saw his
movie career nosedive in the 1980s. Interviews with his wife Kelly
Preston and colleagues, including Quentin Tarantino, Halle Berry,
Nicolas Cage, John Woo, and Olivia Newton-John, highlight this 2-hour
special. CC [TV G]
10:00 A&E's Live by Request Starring Hall & Oates. The pop
music duo takes viewers requests at a live performance at John Jay
College in New York City. Daryl Hall's falsetto combined with John
Oates baritone led to a decade-spanning string of hit singles and
proved the perennial appeal of white soul singers. The duo came to
national prominence with the million-selling "Sara Smile" followed by
"Rich Girl", which reached number one in the U.S. charts in 1977. CC
[TV G]
03/31/2003
8:00 Biography. Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Profile of the comedienne who
earned a place in TV history with her portrayal of Elaine on the hit
sitcom "Seinfeld". Nicknamed "Little Yum Yum" by the Seinfeld cast,
Louis-Dreyfus began her comedy career in improv, starred on
"Saturday Night Live", made her film debut in Woody Allen's "Hannah
and Her Sisters", and launched her own sitcom "Watching Ellie".
I'll bet they don't even mention her first movie, Troll. CC
[TV PG]
9:00 Midsomer Murders: Death's Shadow. A village is haunted by its
past when a children's game leads to the brutal murders of three men.
John Nettles and Daniel Casey star. Guest star: Vivian Pickles. CC
[TV PG]
11:00 Third Watch. History. CC [TV 14]
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Note: Monty Python is now on only occasionally: "Meet a composer with the longest name imaginable, and the head of a chocolate company is asked about the inclusion of such ingredients as "crunchy frog" in his candies. The classic British comedy phenomenon of the 1970s is back, starring the six-man troupe of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin."