HIGHLIGHTS MAY 16-22
NATURE Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande's Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes, and scorpions. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m.
The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song – Lionel Richie The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, a PBS music special, honors singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, as he receives the distinguished honor from the Library of Congress. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 17, 8 p.m.
NOVA Why Ships Crash
When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents? TPT 2 Wednesday, May 18, 8 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m.
COLOMBIA WILD AND FREE Two Rivers
Explore the magnificent eastern region of Colombia, a land defined by two powerful rivers: the Orinoco and the Amazon. Along the way, meet wildlife, including jaguars, capybaras, anacondas, and more. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 18, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, May 22, 9 p.m.
GREAT PERFORMANCES Merry Wives Experience Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park set in South Harlem telling the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter, and vitality. TPT 2 Friday, May 20, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m.
THE STORY OF... Marilyn Monroe Although Marilyn Monroe featured in 30 films in her short life, her lasting star power has secured her place as an icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Featuring rare video and audio interviews, we reassess her life and career. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 17, 9 p.m.
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