Shot on locations in London and Cardiff, the new spin on the old classic is produced by the BBC and WGBH for the Masterpiece anthology series. Here's what the producers have to say about ditching the top hats and frock coats to focus on friendship and mystery.

We are wondering if KTEH Mystery fans will bond with the new Sherlock. Tell me what you think. Here's a sneak peak:

The mayhem begins right after Doc Martin on Monday at 9pm when an artist is found dead and Poirot thinks he's seen the killer in Four and Twenty Blackbirds. Then Miss Marple pays a visit to Bertram's hotel where guests have gathered to hear the reading of a will - you know that spells trouble.
Here's a sneak peak.

There are more mysteries to be solved on Tuesday at 9pm when Insp. Lewis returns to the Thames Valley Police five years after the death of his long-time police partner, Inspector Morse. Lewis has a new, young partner and they'll be investigating the death of an American college student.

On Friday our Killer Line-up includes Poirot, Holmes and Marple. It all starts at 7pm - don't forget to lock the doors!

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, The Cat in the Hat and KQED CEO, John Boland

This morning KQED hosted families and friends at one of the first screenings of the newest PBS KIDS series: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! KQED was Proud to Honor Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for her committed service to children’s issues and public media.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is for preschoolers and features the voice of Martin Short as the Cat. Science literacy has been labeled as a top priority for education, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! will give children and parents the tools needed for scientific exploration and discovery. KQED Public Media is the national presenting station for The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Prior to the screening, KQED’s president and CEO, John Boland, and KCSM’s General Manager, Marilyn Lawrence, honored Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Ms. Eshoo has been a tireless defender of public media and children’s issues and is the recipient of the 2010 Association of Public Television Stations’ Champion of Public Broadcasting Award. The award is given to members of Congress and other individuals who have had a tremendous impact on the ability of local public television stations to meet the most critical needs of the communities they serve.

KQED's Suzanne Romaine with The Cat in the Hat & friends

This morning KQED launched the new Cat in the Hat series at the PBS Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. The series will begin on KTEH September 6th and teaches science as only The Cat ( Martin Short) can. His Zany assistants Things 1 and 2 add to the fun.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 greet guests at their breakfast event in Austin, TX

I had the fun of escorting Thing 2 through all his photo ops with PBS luminaries.

Sr. Producer, John Gregg inspects a Lamborghini

Forget about Botticelli, Caravaggio or Modigliani. Here’s an Italian masterpiece that hits about 208 miles per hour – a dream come true for only $375 grand!

On a budget? John talked with a DYI mechanic who bought a car kit for the bargain price of $15K. After three years of working alone in his garage, he wound up with a 427 Cobra. If you feel the need for speed, you can commune with the ghost of Steve McQueen and still have a little left for the college fund with this ”paint by numbers” vision.

However, if you're the essence cool and want to travel in style… well, then there’s nothing better a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Elegance and horsepower made the ‘53 Caddy one of the coolest rides at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines. John got to sit behind the wheel of, legendary designer, Harley Earl’s finest creation. As soon as we can get John out of the car and back to his desk, he’ll write a piece about the event for KTEH then you will see the “Dream Machines” and meet the men who built them. Stay tuned!

Before you go, here are some tips on a dancer's mindset from San Jose's own Prima Ballerina, Karen Gabay.

Antiques Roadshow Fans Show off Their Treasures

KTEH and KQED audience members were treated to a spectacle and a once-in-a-lifetime look behind the scenes of the show. In addition to having their items appraised, everyone learned a bit about what it takes to make great television as they watched camera persons find the best angles, producers running with headsets, and more than 100 volunteers working hard and fast to assure everyone a great experience. Although the lines could seem long but time passed easily as everyone got to meet other fans of the shows and other collectors like themselves.

Appraisers found a few 6-figure items and some genuine clunkers. Many people enjoyed showing off their wares by having a photo taken at the KTEH/KQED photo booth. You can view many of these treasures online. Don’t miss Antiques Roadshow – San Jose Edition. The three-part series will air on KTEH on Thursdays at 9pm, beginning May 13.

Then, at 9pm, stay tuned for Doc Martin's Islands of Britain. The three part special features Martin Clunes as he explores some of Great Britain's 6,000 islands. Clunes, a sometime documentarian, takes the road less traveled and sees people and places you won't find on any tour map. Vikings and pirates; smugglers and saints, Clunes charms them all.

KTEH has tried several times to find a solution to keep EastEnders on the air, including adjusting its airtime to not compete with Pledge periods, as well as Pledging the program, itself. These efforts were not successful and the public did not support this program through the fundraising plea.

While we regret the end of any program, we know that our loyal audiences will continue to seek out the quality programming that we have to offer on KTEH.

In the following years, Fadiman produced two additional films, “From Danger to Dignity” and “The Fragile Promise of Choice,” about changes in the laws governing abortion.

This year KTEH and KQED are re-releasing the award winning trilogy. You can see it on KTEH - Fridays at 11pm starting April, 2nd.