Upcoming Arts Broadcasts

There’s always something for art lovers to cheer about on KET! Following is a list of performances, artist profiles, and arts documentaries coming up on KET1 and KET2.

Teachers: See Arts on TV: For Teachers for the schedule of upcoming arts-related instructional programs on our school broadcast service.

CONTINUING KET PRODUCTIONS

bookclub@ket • Sun, 6:30/5:30 am CT, KET2 and 11:30/10:30 pm CT, KET1

Jubilee • Tue, 8:00/7:00 pm CT, KET1; Sat, 11:00/10:00 pm CT, KET2

Kentucky Life • Sat, 8:00/7:00 pm CT, KET1; R Sun, 4:30/3:30 pm CT, KET1; R Sun, 7:00/6:00 pm CT, KET2; weeknights, 11:30/10:30 pm CT, KET1

OTHER SERIES AND SPECIALS

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Saturday, February 11
2:00 AM On KET1
Live from the Artists Den
#401 Adele
Just days after the release of her record-breaking sophomore album, 21, British sensation Adele performed for a small group of lucky fans at the Santa Monica Bay Womans Club in California. She performed hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" from 21 as well as a cover of the soul classic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
2:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#202 Lost and Found
Reveals Feinstein's discovery of an undocumented, unknown song by one of the giants of American popular music and follows his quest to verify its authenticity. He persuades Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman to teach him an unpublished, unrecorded song from his songwriting "trunk" that's never been heard.
3:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#102 Best Band in the Land
Examines how popular songs provided emotional solace and patriotic inspiration during World War II. While preparing an original patriotic song, Michael weaves in the history of 1940s big bands, USO shows, V-disks, war bond rallies, and the powerful role popular music played in boosting morale.
8:00 AM On KET2
GED Connection
#115 Drama
Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage.
9:00 AM On KET2
GED Connection
#114 Poetry
Poet Sonia Sanchez reads from her work and shows how to analyze a poem, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the "Favorite Poem Project," and people talk about how poetry can be a powerful means of expression.
9:30 AM On KET2
GED Connection
#115 Drama
Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage.
Noon On KET1
Quilting Arts
#808 Plethora of Patchwork
Piecing with an iron to create patchwork fabric, how to create a table runner using a top stitch method and innovative linear design, and silhouette portraits.
6:00 PM On KET1
The Lawrence Welk Show
#1324 Love Songs
Anacani sings "Secret Love," the Elvis Pressley hit "Love Me Tender" gets a great rendition by Tom Netherton, and Kathie Sullivan asks "Why Do I Love You?" Bobby and Elaine dance to "Amor" and even Lawrence gets into the spirit as he waltzes with Mary Lou to "Love Makes The World Go Round."
7:00 PM On KET1
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
7:00 PM On KET2
Classic Gospel
#511 A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 2
The artists of the Billy Graham Crusades come together to sing the music and share incredible stories. Songs include "It Is Well With My Soul," and three Gaither-penned classics, "He Touched Me," "There's Something About That Name," and "Because He Lives."
8:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1711 Western Kentucky Pecans/Scott Co. Marker/The Orphan Brigade/Actor Harry Dean Stanton
A look at Western Kentucky's thriving pecan crop; an historical marker in Scott County provides information about the Payne-Desha House; part two of our look at The Orphan Brigade, beginning with the Battle of Shiloh; and in a segment narrated by singer Kris Kristofferson, a profile of Kentucky character actor Harry Dean Stanton. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
8:00 PM On KET2
History Detectives
#805 Cromwell Dixon, Bartlett Sketchbook, & Duke Ellington Plates
A four-inch square of fabric tells the story of one of America's first barnstorming pilots; a sketchbook may illustrate scenes from the first-ever US-Mexican border survey; and a dumpster find could be the printing plates for Duke Ellington's hit "Take the A Train"?
9:00 PM On KET1
Movie Classics
#1020 One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Mental patients rise up and follow social-misfit hero Randle P. McMurphy. Jack Nicholson stars.
11:00 PM On KET2
Jubilee
#1013 Southern Sun/Bluegrass 101
Two Kentucky bands—IBMA showcase artists Southern Sun, from Wilmore, and Bluegrass 101, from Bardstown—in performances from the 2004 J.D. Crowe and the New South Bluegrass Festival. A KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Austin City Limits
#3601 Jimmy Cliff
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff performs his greatest hits and songs from his LP, Existence.
Sunday, February 12
Midnight On KET1
Jubilee - Summertime Blues
#1511 Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm/Curley Tay
The drums and guitar sound of Burnside and Malcolm pulsates with raw energy, and Taylor and his group dish up zydeco steeped in contemporary R & B, in performances recorded at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. A 2011 KET production.
12:30 AM On KET1
Jubilee - Summertime Blues
#1511 Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm/Curley Tay
The drums and guitar sound of Burnside and Malcolm pulsates with raw energy, and Taylor and his group dish up zydeco steeped in contemporary R & B, in performances recorded at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. A 2011 KET production.
1:30 AM On KET1
Independent Lens
#1314 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in the African-American community and Diaspora from 1967 to 1975.
3:00 AM On KET1
Discovering Hamlet
Documents how actor Kenneth Branagh and director Derek Jacobi found new depths in Shakespeare's classic drama.
3:00 AM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1314 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in the African-American community and Diaspora from 1967 to 1975.
4:00 AM On KET1
Hollywood Biography
#507 Mae West ... and the Men Who Knew Her
As the first "blonde bombshell," Mae West reigned supreme and changed the nation's view of women, sex, and race - on stage, in films, on radio, and television. Her bawdy humor challenged taboos of the day and she braved jail for her so-called "pornographic" plays.
6:30 AM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#802 On the Right Side of a Dream
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Sheila Williams' entertaining sequel to Dancing on the Edge of the Roof. A 2006 KET production.
11:30 AM On KET2
Art Wolfe's Travels to The Edge
#207 New Zealand
Art captures portraits of contemporary Maori artists who wear their stories on their faces in the form of sacred tattoos, and convey their sense of stewardship through their art. Then, he heads off to the wild South Island to explore its natural history.
Noon On KET2
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
1:00 PM On KET1
One to One with Bill Goodman
#706 Nikky Finney
University of Kentucky poet and professor Nikky Finney discusses being awarded the prestigious 2011 National Book Award for Poetry and her latest book, Head Off & Split. A 2012 KET production.
4:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1711 Western Kentucky Pecans/Scott Co. Marker/The Orphan Brigade/Actor Harry Dean Stanton
A look at Western Kentucky's thriving pecan crop; an historical marker in Scott County provides information about the Payne-Desha House; part two of our look at The Orphan Brigade, beginning with the Battle of Shiloh; and in a segment narrated by singer Kris Kristofferson, a profile of Kentucky character actor Harry Dean Stanton. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
9:00 PM On KET1
Masterpiece Classic
#4206 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Six
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another, and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil, and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness.
10:00 PM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1314 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in the African-American community and Diaspora from 1967 to 1975.
11:30 PM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#802 On the Right Side of a Dream
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Sheila Williams' entertaining sequel to Dancing on the Edge of the Roof. A 2006 KET production.
Monday, February 13
Midnight On KET2
Masterpiece Classic
#4206 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Six
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another, and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil, and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness.
12:30 AM On KET1
One to One with Bill Goodman
#706 Nikky Finney
University of Kentucky poet and professor Nikky Finney discusses being awarded the prestigious 2011 National Book Award for Poetry and her latest book, Head Off & Split. A 2012 KET production.
2:00 AM On KET1
Theater Talk
#518 Kevin Spacey On Richard III
3:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#202 Lost and Found
Reveals Feinstein's discovery of an undocumented, unknown song by one of the giants of American popular music and follows his quest to verify its authenticity. He persuades Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman to teach him an unpublished, unrecorded song from his songwriting "trunk" that's never been heard.
4:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#102 Best Band in the Land
Examines how popular songs provided emotional solace and patriotic inspiration during World War II. While preparing an original patriotic song, Michael weaves in the history of 1940s big bands, USO shows, V-disks, war bond rallies, and the powerful role popular music played in boosting morale.
5:00 AM On KET1
Growing Bolder
#306 Head of the Pack
Jane Hursh is using her love of baking to change bitter circumstances. Seventy years later, a young Army captain's good idea is responsible for saving countless lives. And, the best glider pilots in North America over the age of 55 recently gathered to compete in the Senior Soaring National Championships.
7:30 AM On KET2
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
4:30 PM On KET2
Painting and Travel with Roger and Sarah Bansemer
#206 Withlacoochee River
Roger and Sarah float on a pontoon boat down the Withlacoochee river on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Roger paints a landscape from the deck of the boat and later they tour the unspoiled village known as Yankeetown.
9:00 PM On KET2
Hollywood Biography
#507 Mae West ... and the Men Who Knew Her
As the first "blonde bombshell," Mae West reigned supreme and changed the nation's view of women, sex, and race - on stage, in films, on radio, and television. Her bawdy humor challenged taboos of the day and she braved jail for her so-called "pornographic" plays.
10:30 PM On KET1
The Spirituals
Slaves created the spiritual, a musical form built on African roots and biblical texts, for deliverance and for communication. The American Spiritual Ensemble, founded by University of Kentucky professor Everett McCorvey, honors the painful history of this American art form while introducing its message of hope to contemporary audiences around the world. Produced by Eren McGinnis and Ari Palos with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.
Tuesday, February 14
2:00 AM On KET1
Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick
#1129 David Goyer
David Goyer co-wrote the acclaimed Batman Begins and its sequel The Dark Night. He is also the creator of Blade and wrote the screenplay for the upcoming new film Superman, Man of Steel. Now, along with his co-author Michael Cassutt, he gives us his first novel, Heaven's Shadow, a sci-fi thriller that explores some of humankind's deepest thoughts about life, consciousness, and the soul itself.
3:00 AM On KET1
Great Performances
#3513 Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
On the occasion of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday in March 2010, this program presents the New York Philharmonic's gala all-star salute to a true Broadway legend. David Hyde Pierce hosts.
4:00 AM On KET2
Masterpiece Classic
#4206 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Six
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another, and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil, and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness.
7:30 AM On KET2
Kentucky Life
#1711 Western Kentucky Pecans/Scott Co. Marker/The Orphan Brigade/Actor Harry Dean Stanton
A look at Western Kentucky's thriving pecan crop; an historical marker in Scott County provides information about the Payne-Desha House; part two of our look at The Orphan Brigade, beginning with the Battle of Shiloh; and in a segment narrated by singer Kris Kristofferson, a profile of Kentucky character actor Harry Dean Stanton. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
7:00 PM On KET2
Music Voyager
#201 Lafayette: Sounds from the Bayou
Jacob experiences the food, lifestyles and culture of Southwest Louisiana. Lafayette is the epicenter of Cajun and Creole culture, where the infectious rhythms of Zydeco and Cajun music echo across the bayou.
7:30 PM On KET2
One to One with Bill Goodman
#706 Nikky Finney
University of Kentucky poet and professor Nikky Finney discusses being awarded the prestigious 2011 National Book Award for Poetry and her latest book, Head Off & Split. A 2012 KET production.
8:00 PM On KET1
Jubilee
#1013 Southern Sun/Bluegrass 101
Two Kentucky bands—IBMA showcase artists Southern Sun, from Wilmore, and Bluegrass 101, from Bardstown—in performances from the 2004 J.D. Crowe and the New South Bluegrass Festival. A KET production.
9:00 PM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1110 Young @ Heart
The surprising, delightful, entertaining, and inspiring members of the Young@Heart Chorus, a New England senior citizens chorus that has charmed audiences worldwide with their renditions of songs by everyone from the Clash to Coldplay.
Wednesday, February 15
3:00 AM On KET1
Live from the Artists Den
#401 Adele
Just days after the release of her record-breaking sophomore album, 21, British sensation Adele performed for a small group of lucky fans at the Santa Monica Bay Womans Club in California. She performed hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" from 21 as well as a cover of the soul classic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
4:00 AM On KET1
Discovering Hamlet
Documents how actor Kenneth Branagh and director Derek Jacobi found new depths in Shakespeare's classic drama.
7:30 AM On KET2
One to One with Bill Goodman
#706 Nikky Finney
University of Kentucky poet and professor Nikky Finney discusses being awarded the prestigious 2011 National Book Award for Poetry and her latest book, Head Off & Split. A 2012 KET production.
8:00 PM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#102 Best Band in the Land
Examines how popular songs provided emotional solace and patriotic inspiration during World War II. While preparing an original patriotic song, Michael weaves in the history of 1940s big bands, USO shows, V-disks, war bond rallies, and the powerful role popular music played in boosting morale.
Thursday, February 16
3:00 AM On KET1
Leisurama
The story behind the sophisticated and creatively marketed housing communities built during the late 1950s and early '60s in Montauk, NY and Lauderhill, FL. The "Leisurama" homes sold for as little as $12,995 and arrived completely furnished and stocked with every imaginable modern amenity.
10:30 AM On KET2
Growing Bolder
#209 Dreams Never Die
John Wilson's story of struggle and triumph played out in jails, hospitals, and finally on a baseball field; Dennis G. Williams restores and repairs antique radios; retired rodeo brothers; and breast cancer survivors glam it up for a new calendar.
2:15 PM On KET1
Telling Tales
#106 Soap/Cat and Rat
The tale of a forgetful little boy and how forgetfulness gets him into trouble and a story of how the rat lost his tail and got it back again, both told by Appalachian storytellers Tom Bledsoe and Rich Kirby.
7:30 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
9:00 PM On KET2
Masterpiece Classic
#4206 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Six
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another, and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil, and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness.
10:00 PM On KET1
Hollywood Biography
#504 Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies - and he never lost his love of the great American outdoors.
Friday, February 17
12:30 AM On KET1
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
2:00 AM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1315 More Than A Month
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
5:15 AM On KET1
Telling Tales
#106 Soap/Cat and Rat
The tale of a forgetful little boy and how forgetfulness gets him into trouble and a story of how the rat lost his tail and got it back again, both told by Appalachian storytellers Tom Bledsoe and Rich Kirby.
5:30 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#602 Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm
Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more.
7:00 PM On KET2
On Story
#106
Historical and modern day relevance in television dramas is discussed by the creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme. Featuring Matthew Weiner and David Simon.
8:46 PM On KET2
Movie Classics
#1020 One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Mental patients rise up and follow social-misfit hero Randle P. McMurphy. Jack Nicholson stars.
10:00 PM On KET1
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#203 Saloon Singer
Examines the allure of musical nightlife, from Mississippi juke joints, where Feinstein dazzles the crowd with some impromptu boogie-woogie blues, to the neon of Las Vegas, where he has a private tour of the now-closed Liberace Museum.
Saturday, February 18
Midnight On KET1
WoodSongs
#802 The Punch Brothers/The Chapin Sisters
Led by mandolinist Chris Thile (founding member of Nickel Creek), the band's second CD, Antifogmatic, showcases the collaborative power of this virtuosic, genre-blurring combo. Lily and Abigail (daughters of veteran singer/songwriter Tom Chapin and nieces of famed folk singer Harry Chapin) are known for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies.
2:00 AM On KET1
Live from the Artists Den
#402 The Fray
On an early Autumn night, the Angel Orensanz Center, a magnificent landmark in the heart of New York City's Lower East Side, hosted a stunning performance by multi-platinum rockers The Fray. The Denver-based band a mix of such fan favorites as "How to Save a Life," "Over My Head," and "You Found Me" alongside new material from the forthcoming album Scars and Stories.
2:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#203 Saloon Singer
Examines the allure of musical nightlife, from Mississippi juke joints, where Feinstein dazzles the crowd with some impromptu boogie-woogie blues, to the neon of Las Vegas, where he has a private tour of the now-closed Liberace Museum.
3:00 AM On KET1
Four Days at Dragon*Con
Every Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands descend upon Atlanta for the largest convention of pop-culture fandom in the Southeast. From science fiction celebrities and their obsessive fans to colorfully-costumed characters engaged in mock combat, this program explores the "Woodstock for nerds" known as Dragon*Con.
3:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#103 A New Step Every Day
Explores the fast and furious 1920s and 1930s, when jazz was hot, credit was loose, and illegal booze flowed freely in underground speakeasies. Between performances, Feinstein illustrates the impact of talking pictures, the dawn of radio, and the fledgling recording industry. Additionally, it introduces viewers to other collectors and musicians who keep the spirit of the Jazz Age alive today.
Noon On KET1
Quilting Arts
#809 Mixed-Media Quilting
Jennifer Solon shows mixed media collages using hand dyed textiles, papers, stitching, and paint.
6:00 PM On KET1
The Lawrence Welk Show
#1325 Mardi Gras
On this 1966 show, we're invited to "Come To The Mardi Gras," the Lennon Sisters sing a whimsical "I Dreamed," and Natalie Nevins does a beautiful job with "Mr. Wonderful." Dick Dale tells us about the "Shrimp Boats," "Jambalaya" is a perfect choice for Bob Lido, and the cast and band swing out to close the show with the "South Rampart Street Parade."
7:00 PM On KET2
Classic Gospel
#512 A Tribute to George Younce
For more than 50 years George Younce was one of the most beloved singers in gospel music. His friend of 45 years, Bill Gaither, contends that George was more than a great bass singer; he was a fantastic singer with a melodic voice who happened to have some incredible low notes.
8:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1712 Little Sandy River Trip/Springfield/Covered Bridges/Maplewood Farm
On a canoe trip down the Little Sandy River, Dave discovers the beauty in this Elliott County paradise; historic Springfield in Washington County is Our Town; the unique architectural features of Kentucky's 13 remaining covered bridges; and Boone County's Maplewood Farm, the home of slave Margaret Garner, whose story was the inspiration for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
8:00 PM On KET2
History Detectives
#806 Korean War Letter/Diana/Lookout Mt. Painting
The daughter of a Korean War Veteran (MIA) looks for the man her father mentioned in a letter - the letter says this man saved her father's life; the book Diana may be the first true, widely published lesbian autobiography; the story behind the prisoner who painted the Civil War battle of Lookout Mountain.
9:00 PM On KET1
Movie Classics
#1012 Anastasia
An expatriate Russian general grooms a refugee to pose as the lost daughter of Czar Nicholas II. Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, and Helen Hayes star.
11:00 PM On KET1
Austin City Limits
#3606 Steve Martin/Sarah Jarosz
Comedian Steve Martin picks up his banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers for new tunes in the old tradition. Young Texan Sarah Jarosz rewrites the bluegrass rules with her original songs and style.
11:00 PM On KET2
Jubilee
#1014 The Huckleberrys
The Huckleberrys bring their funk-struck blues, with splashes of rock and soul, to the 2004 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival. A KET production.
Sunday, February 19
Midnight On KET1
Jubilee - Summertime Blues
#1512 Kilborn Alley Blues Band
A Chicago group with a classic ensemble sound, Kilborn Alley fuses harmonica, guitars, and pounding rhythm in a performance recorded at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. A 2011 KET production
1:00 AM On KET1
Independent Lens
#1315 More Than A Month
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
2:00 AM On KET1
Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers
#110 Films by Angela Shoemaker, C. Scott Shuffitt, Chad Stockfleth, Patti Parsons, and Jeremy Midkiff
Reel Visions has collaborated with the Lexington Film League for this episode which features five films from their Doers Film Contest, highlighting people and organizations doing great things in their Kentucky communities. Films featured are A Place to Call Home by Angela Shoemaker, Me and This Bike by C. Scott Shuffitt, Lauren Argo-21C by Chad Stockfleth, The Braves by Patti Parsons, and Ronnie Reader by Jeremy Midkiff. A 2010 KET production.
2:30 AM On KET1
Bluegrass Underground
#112 Bluegrass Underground Season Mixer
A compilation set of great cuts from Season One, including Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Mike Farris & The McCrary Sisters, John Cowan Band, Cherryholmes, and Will Hoge.
3:00 AM On KET1
Hollywood Biography
#504 Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies - and he never lost his love of the great American outdoors.
3:00 AM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1315 More Than A Month
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
6:30 AM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#508 Ruby River
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Lynn Pruett's debut novel, which pits the proprietress of an Alabama truck stop against a Pentecostal minister. A 2003 KET production.
11:30 AM On KET2
Art Wolfe's Travels to The Edge
#208 Wild Asia: Nepal and India
Art travels by elephant deep into Kipling country in search of the last of the planet's Bengal tigers. Here, through the lens of his camera, he captures images of mahouts — handlers bound to the elephants they've cared for from childhood — as they bathe and tend to their animals. In Nepal, Art encounters exotic wildlife including rare Asian rhinos, elusive sloth bears, and crocodile-like primeval Gharials.
2:00 PM On KET1
An Evening with Smokey Robinson
An inside look into the life and career of Motown legend Smokey Robinson. Taped in 2009 in front of an audience at Northwestern University Law School's Thorne Auditorium. Hosted by veteran journalist Gwen Ifill.
4:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1712 Little Sandy River Trip/Springfield/Covered Bridges/Maplewood Farm
On a canoe trip down the Little Sandy River, Dave discovers the beauty in this Elliott County paradise; historic Springfield in Washington County is Our Town; the unique architectural features of Kentucky's 13 remaining covered bridges; and Boone County's Maplewood Farm, the home of slave Margaret Garner, whose story was the inspiration for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
9:00 PM On KET1
Masterpiece Classic
#4207 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Seven
In the finale, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas.
10:00 PM On KET2
Independent Lens
#1315 More Than A Month
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
11:30 PM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#508 Ruby River
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Lynn Pruett's debut novel, which pits the proprietress of an Alabama truck stop against a Pentecostal minister. A 2003 KET production.
Monday, February 20
Midnight On KET2
Masterpiece Classic
#4207 Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Seven
In the finale, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas.
2:00 AM On KET1
Theater Talk
#519
4:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#203 Saloon Singer
Examines the allure of musical nightlife, from Mississippi juke joints, where Feinstein dazzles the crowd with some impromptu boogie-woogie blues, to the neon of Las Vegas, where he has a private tour of the now-closed Liberace Museum.
5:00 AM On KET1
Growing Bolder
#307 Find Your Fans
Catch up with Steve Smith from the The Red Green Show to find out what makes Red one of TV's most endearing characters. A 71-year-old woman from Minnesotathe competes at the U.S. Masters Swimming national championships. And, 109-year-old Ruth Hamilton led a full and amazing life.
5:00 AM On KET2
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
#103 A New Step Every Day
Explores the fast and furious 1920s and 1930s, when jazz was hot, credit was loose, and illegal booze flowed freely in underground speakeasies. Between performances, Feinstein illustrates the impact of talking pictures, the dawn of radio, and the fledgling recording industry. Additionally, it introduces viewers to other collectors and musicians who keep the spirit of the Jazz Age alive today.
4:30 PM On KET2
Painting and Travel with Roger and Sarah Bansemer
#207 Oz
Roger and Sarah visit Wamego, Kansas, and the land of OZ. Roger uses his oils to paint a 100 year old feed store and Sarah takes you on a tour of the OZ museum.
9:00 PM On KET2
Hollywood Biography
#504 Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero
Known for his personification of the Western Hero, it was Montana-born Gary Cooper's horse-riding skills that first brought him bit parts in movies - and he never lost his love of the great American outdoors.
10:00 PM On KET2
Hollywood Biography
#509 Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Philadelphia society life held little appeal for this acclaimed beauty, so she headed to New York City to be a model and actress. Within four years she was a major star in Hollywood and an Academy Award winner. Then she turned her back on it all to become Her Serene Highness, Princess Grace of Monaco.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1431 Jose Rivera/Mountain Pleasure Horses/Loretto Motherhouse
The music of singer/guitarist Jose Rivera brings the joyful sounds of Mexico to Central Kentucky audiences; a horse hidden in the hills of Eastern Kentucky for over a century is considered "critical" by the Equine Conservancy; no longer an active motherhouse, a retired community of nuns keeps an active farm, hosts retreats, maintains an art gallery, and conducts tours; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

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