What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. American Experience (Mon, 10PM-11PM, WHYY) A profile of legendary frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), whose Wild West Show introduced millions in the eastern US and Europe to the American West. The bio includes many archival photos and film footage, as well as comments from various authors and historians, and from Gary Dull Knife, whose grandfather worked for Cody. Nova (Tue, 8PM-9PM, WHYY & WLVT) This episode takes......

by Maria T. Sciarrino To describe the Constantines as “Springsteen meets Fugazi” is to unfairly pigeonhole one of the best bands in independent rock these days. The band inherently understands the desperation creeping around the edges of the American Experience, yes, even though they’re from Toronto. On their most recent release, Shine A Light (Sub Pop), singer Bry Webb’s exacting lyrics depict sadness and hope across the board, from lush forests and crowded cities of......