OTHER SERIES AND SPECIALS

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Friday, November 20

11:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#611 Bill Monroe's Hometown/Antique Cars/Catherine Smart Wells

The small Ohio County town of Rosine was the birthplace of Bill Monroe—and therefore of bluegrass music. Howard Brandon of Murray shows off his collection of antique automobiles, and Johnson County painter Catherine Smart Wells gives a tour of her studio. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

Saturday, November 21

Midnight

WoodSongs

#603 Neko Case

An American alternative country singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers, Neko Case and her stripped down band showcase songs from her sixth CD, Middle Cyclone.

2:00 AM

Voces

#207 Soy Andina

Two New Yorkers - an immigrant folk dancer from the Andes and a modern dancer from Queens - journey to Peru to reconnect with their roots and an astonishing world of traditional dance and culture.

Noon

Quilting Arts

#405

Techniques for over-dyeing commercial fabric, nformation on discharging, a whimsical wall hanging, and how to make contemporary patterns from traditional blocks using software that merges the designs.

6:00 PM

The Lawrence Welk Show

#1212 Thanksgiving Special

This most beautiful Thanksgiving program gets off to a rousing start with the band and singers reminding you "There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays". Guy and Ralna invite viewers to "Y'all Come," while Sandi and the girls sing "Count Your Blessings." The traditional "Bless This House" features Norma Zimmer, and Joe Feeney and the group remembers to "Be Thankful."

7:00 PM

Louisville Life

#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova

Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

7:00 PM

Classic Gospel

#411 The Isaacs: Live From Norway

The award-winning Bluegrass family group, The Isaacs, travels to Norway for a special concert event.

8:00 PM

Kentucky Life

#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals

Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

9:00 PM

Movie Classics

#307 The Reivers

In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures. Steve McQueen and Will Geer star.

11:00 PM

Austin City Limits

#3508 Pearl Jam

Classic alternative rockers Pearl Jam take the stage with tunes from their latest album, Backspacer, as well as catalogue favorites.

11:00 PM

Jubilee

#1410 Best of Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival

This special episode of Jubilee presents highlights from the 14th season, recorded live at the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. A 2009 KET Production.

Sunday, November 22

Midnight

Live from the Artists' Den

#112 Josh Ritter

Surrounded by grizzly bears and wolves, hundreds of die-hard fans packed the North American Mammal Hall of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County as Josh Ritter delivered a full-on rock concert Ð complete with a five-piece horn section.

1:00 AM

Independent Lens

#1106 No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos

An intimate portrait of the 50-year journey of two giants of modern cinematography and the deep bond of brotherhood that transcended every imaginable boundary.

4:00 AM

The Everlasting Stream

Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.

5:00 AM

Lomax: The Hound of Music

#102 Stuck

Lomax, Delta, and Amy help a silly man stop singing a silly song by getting him to sing a song about a hen, and dance to music by Beethoven.

6:30 AM

bookclub@ket

#609 Keeping Faith: A Skeptic's Journey

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Fenton Johnson's personal exploration of questions of spirituality and the lives of monks in the Catholic and Buddhist traditions. A 2004 KET production.

10:00 AM

Louisville Life

#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova

Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

11:00 AM

Saddle Club

#302 Moving On (Part 1)

When her father is deployed overseas, Carole has to say goodbye to Pine Hollow and Starlight. It looks as though this could be the end of the Saddle Club.

Noon

Louisville Life

#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova

Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

1:00 PM

One to One with Bill Goodman

#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks

Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.

2:00 PM

The Everlasting Stream

Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.

4:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals

Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

6:00 PM

We Gather Together

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs songs of gratitude in this Thanksgiving concert special.

6:30 PM

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom

#101 Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving, which originated in Colonial days, didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle won out over the turkey as our national bird; and what stuffing our founding fathers preferred.

7:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals

Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

9:00 PM

Masterpiece Contemporary

#3935 Collision (Part 2)

The story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds — from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder.

10:00 PM

Summer Sun, Winter Moon

A symphony inspired by the Lewis and Clark expedition brings together two individuals from different worlds: Rob Kapilow, a celebrated composer trying to breathe new life into classical music, and Darrell Robes Kipp, a Blackfeet Indian poet fighting to save his language from extinction.

11:30 PM

bookclub@ket

#609 Keeping Faith: A Skeptic's Journey

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Fenton Johnson's personal exploration of questions of spirituality and the lives of monks in the Catholic and Buddhist traditions. A 2004 KET production.

Monday, November 23

12:30 AM

One to One with Bill Goodman

#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks

Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.

1:00 AM

Masterpiece Contemporary

#3935 Collision (Part 2)

The story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds — from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder.

2:30 AM

Theater Talk

#304

The new president of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jordan Roth; a classic conversation with playwright Neil Simon, one of the world's all-time most successful playwrights; and AndrewAndrew, of East Village Radio, files a report from the star-studded opening of Bye Bye Birdie at the new Henry Miller Theatre.

3:00 AM

Summer Sun, Winter Moon

A symphony inspired by the Lewis and Clark expedition brings together two individuals from different worlds: Rob Kapilow, a celebrated composer trying to breathe new life into classical music, and Darrell Robes Kipp, a Blackfeet Indian poet fighting to save his language from extinction.

5:00 AM

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom

#101 Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving, which originated in Colonial days, didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle won out over the turkey as our national bird; and what stuffing our founding fathers preferred.

7:30 AM

Louisville Life

#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova

Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

4:00 PM

Passport & Palette

#112 Backhaus & MacPherson/Switzerland/St. Moritz, Switzerland

In the St. Moritz region of Switzerland, Kenn Backhaus focuses his attention on the distant peak of a snow-capped mountain, while Kevin Macpherson turns his eyes directly into the sun setting over a vast valley.

10:00 PM

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y., Hubbard was an influential national figure - an author, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur - who died as dramatically as he lived.

11:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#612 The Mountain Eagle

Tom and Pat Gish have been publishing the Mountain Eagle in Whitesburg since the mid-1950s. This small-town newspaper has the motto "It Screams!" on its masthead, and it has won several national awards for its in-depth, sometimes crusading coverage of Eastern Kentucky issues. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

Tuesday, November 24

3:00 AM

Masterpiece Contemporary

#3935 Collision (Part 2)

The story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds — from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder.

7:30 AM

Kentucky Life

#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals

Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

7:30 PM

One to One with Bill Goodman

#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks

Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.

10:00 PM

Independent Lens

#1107 Objectified

A look at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work.

11:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#613 Jerrie Oughton/Don and Sylvia Coffey/Phillip Powell/Elkhorn Creek

A Lexington author who wrote for 35 years before attracting a major publisher, husband-and-wife hammered dulcimer players from Shelby County, a wildlife artist from Murray, and a look at Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort through the seasons. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

Wednesday, November 25

4:00 AM

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y., Hubbard was an influential national figure - an author, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur - who died as dramatically as he lived.

7:30 AM

One to One with Bill Goodman

#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks

Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.

8:00 PM

Jubilee

#1301 The Grascals

In just one year, the Grascals went from the International Bluegrass Music Association's Emerging Artist of the Year award to its top honor: Entertainer of the Year. They perform their innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music at the 2007 River of Music Party in Owensboro. A KET production.

9:00 PM

American Masters

#1903 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Virtually every American who has listened to the radio or gone to summer camp knows Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land," and his music has been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Irish rock band U2. The complex story of America's signature folk singer/songwriter is filled with frenetic creative energy and a treasure trove of cultural history—as well as personal imperfections and profound family tragedy.

10:00 PM

The Everlasting Stream

Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.

10:30 PM

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y., Hubbard was an influential national figure - an author, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur - who died as dramatically as he lived.

Thursday, November 26

Midnight

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom

#101 Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving, which originated in Colonial days, didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle won out over the turkey as our national bird; and what stuffing our founding fathers preferred.

12:30 AM

Roadtrip Nation

#604

Beginning the final week of their roadtrip, the team interviews Vicki Buck, former mayor of Christchurch and founder of a sustainable energy company; Louisa "Choppy" Patterson, helicopter pilot; and bungy legend Henry Van Asch.

1:00 AM

American Masters

#1903 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Virtually every American who has listened to the radio or gone to summer camp knows Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land," and his music has been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Irish rock band U2. The complex story of America's signature folk singer/songwriter is filled with frenetic creative energy and a treasure trove of cultural history—as well as personal imperfections and profound family tragedy.

3:00 AM

Independent Lens

#1107 Objectified

A look at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work.

8:30 AM

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom

#101 Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving, which originated in Colonial days, didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle won out over the turkey as our national bird; and what stuffing our founding fathers preferred.

11:30 AM

Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom

#101 Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving, which originated in Colonial days, didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle won out over the turkey as our national bird; and what stuffing our founding fathers preferred.

7:30 PM

Louisville Life

#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore

A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

9:00 PM

The Everlasting Stream

Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.

9:00 PM

Masterpiece Contemporary

#3935 Collision (Part 2)

The story of a major road accident and the 10 seemingly unconnected people involved. Beyond the chaotic landscape of corpses and crumpled cars, a series of invisible dramas unfolds — from government cover-ups to torn relationships and murder.

10:00 PM

Great Performances

#3504 Sting: A Winter's Night

Superstar Sting welcomes the holidays with an atmospheric musical celebration of wintertime.

10:30 PM

We Gather Together

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs songs of gratitude in this Thanksgiving concert special.

11:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#615 Richard Taylor/Dr. C.C. Howard/William T. Young Library/Heartwood Industries

A Kentucky poet laureate, the Kentucky doctor who attended Floyd Collins and Sgt. Alvin York, the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and a Hartford factory that recycles old wooden materials into new flooring. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

Friday, November 27

Midnight

Kentucky Muse

#301 88 Keys, 300 Years

This celebration of the 300th anniversary of the piano features Dr. Diane Earle of Kentucky Wesleyan and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. Earle tells about the history of the instrument and performs piano works by a variety of composers. A 2009 KET production.

12:30 AM

Louisville Life

#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore

A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

2:00 AM

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y., Hubbard was an influential national figure - an author, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur - who died as dramatically as he lived.

2:00 AM

Great Performances

#3504 Sting: A Winter's Night

Superstar Sting welcomes the holidays with an atmospheric musical celebration of wintertime.

3:00 AM

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.

3:00 AM

American Masters

#1903 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Virtually every American who has listened to the radio or gone to summer camp knows Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land," and his music has been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Irish rock band U2. The complex story of America's signature folk singer/songwriter is filled with frenetic creative energy and a treasure trove of cultural history—as well as personal imperfections and profound family tragedy.

5:30 PM

Louisville Life

#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore

A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

9:00 PM

Movie Classics

#307 The Reivers

In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures. Steve McQueen and Will Geer star.

11:30 PM

Kentucky Life

#616 Sally Brown Nature Preserve/Treasure Hunter/Wise Village Pickers/Lexington Cemetery

A Nature Conservancy preserve in Garrard County; Tracy Watkins of Jessamine County, who goes treasure hunting with a metal detector; Powell County young people learning to play bluegrass music from legends of the form; and the lush flora of the Lexington Cemetery. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

Saturday, November 28

Midnight

WoodSongs

#604 Cyril Neville/Rob Ickes

A performance by the youngest of the beloved group, the Neville Brothers, and 10-time IBMA winner of dobro player of the year and founding member of the super bluegrass group Blue Highway, Rob Ickes is joined on stage by jazz pianist Michael Alvey and sultry Nashville vocalist Robinella.

2:00 AM

Voces

#208 Dream Havana

In August 1994, more than 33,000 Cubans attempted to escape the island by sea. Two writers, friends since adolescence, faced a choice: continue struggling with the hardships of the island or brave the open water on a homemade raft. One chose Cuba, the other the sea. This program captures their struggles, their successes, and the friendship that binds them.

3:00 AM

Invisible: Abbott Thayer and the Art of Camouflage

A great artist and naturalist, Abbott Thayer gave up painting the society portraits that earned him fame and fortune so that he could live close to nature and devote his time to studying how animals conceal themselves from predators. During World War I, Thayer, who was passionate in all he undertook, destroyed his health in frenzied efforts to persuade the Allies to adopt his camouflage theories to safeguard troops and ships. Few listened to him - until long after his death.

4:00 AM

The Everlasting Stream

Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.

10:30 AM

The Priests In Concert at Armagh Cathedral

The Priests — three Roman Catholic clergymen from Northern Ireland — are trained vocalists brought together by their faith and passion for music. They perform at Armagh, one of Ireland's most prestigious cathedrals.

Noon

He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley

Vintage photos, interviews, and video footage reveal the intensity of Elvis Presley's love for and devotion to gospel music. Even offstage, Elvis sometimes broke into impromptu gospel performances. His commitment to the form was tested many times by producers and record label executives, but not by Grammy voters, who ignored Presley's number-one hits but rewarded three of his best gospel performances.

4:00 PM

Magic Moments—The Best of '50s Pop (My Music #102)

Mary Lou Metzker, Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and Patti Page host a mix of new live performances and archival footage featuring a cavalcade of 1950s pop music legends. Performers include the McGuire Sisters (who reunite for the first time since 1967), the Lennon Sisters, the Chordettes, the Crew Cuts, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, the Four Coins, Don Cherry, and Gogi Grant. Tribute montages also highlight the work of Dean Martin, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Ray.

4:30 PM

Victor Borge: 100 Years of Music & Laughter!

Features Borge's funniest and most memorable skits and includes rare archival footage from the Borge family. Contains classic comedy bits "Phonetic Punctuation," "Inflationary Language," "Autumn Leaves" with Robert Merrill, "The Opera Singer" with Marylyn Mulvey, and many more. Rita Rudner narrates.

6:00 PM

The Big Band Years

This retrospective features the songs that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes vintage live, rare, and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall hosts.

6:00 PM

Great Performances

#3404 Hitman: David Foster and Friends

Some of the biggest names in contemporary music gather for a one-night-only concert to celebrate the legendary songwriter, producer, and maestro to the stars. Artists include Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Boz Skaggs, Kenny G, Peter Cetera, Brian McKnight, Michael Johns, Blake Shelton, Cheryl Lynn, Charice, and Katharine McPhee, along with a special performance by Celine Dion and long-distance best wishes from Barbra Streisand.

8:00 PM

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

Both dazzlingly grand and genuinely moving, the show features the Rockettes' signature eye high kicks and precision choreography.

8:00 PM

Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement

Documents how a few daring musical innovators stood at the vortex of two revolutions - one cultural, the other musical -and forever changed America and the world.

9:30 PM

Motown Memories (My Music)

The special focuses on archival hits and rare interviews from five Motown legends: the Temptations, the Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, hosts.

9:30 PM

Statler Brothers Farewell Concert

On October 26, 2002, the Statler Brothers took the stage for the last time, ending a run of more than 40 years as one of country music's most beloved and honored acts. The concert, from the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA, showcases many of their most memorable hits performed before an enthusiastic packed house.

11:00 PM

Great Performances

#3404 Hitman: David Foster and Friends

Some of the biggest names in contemporary music gather for a one-night-only concert to celebrate the legendary songwriter, producer, and maestro to the stars. Artists include Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Boz Skaggs, Kenny G, Peter Cetera, Brian McKnight, Michael Johns, Blake Shelton, Cheryl Lynn, Charice, and Katharine McPhee, along with a special performance by Celine Dion and long-distance best wishes from Barbra Streisand.

11:00 PM

Roy Orbison & Friends—Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and friends—including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Soles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes, J.D. Souther, and T-Bone Burnett—in concert.

Sunday, November 29

12:30 AM

Great Performances

#3501 Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration from Madison Square Garden

Pete Seeger, legendary folk artist and pioneer of protest music, turned 90 in May 2009. Joining him for a concert event at Madison Square Garden to celebrate are Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco, Arlo Guthrie, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Richie Havens, Kris Kristofferson, Taj Mahal, Dave Matthews, Roger McGuinn, John Mellencamp, Peggy Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and many others who perform songs inspired by his music and activism.

1:00 AM

Fillmore: The Last Days

A behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating moment in rock history by iconic artists who epitomized "the San Francisco Sound." Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham closed the Fillmore West in summer 1971 with five nights of all-star concerts, the last curtain going down on July 4.

2:30 AM

My Music: My Generation—The '60s

Essential folk rock, R&B, and pop hits from the years 1965 to 1969—the era of change, peace, love, and protest music.

4:30 AM

Kentucky Muse

#301 88 Keys, 300 Years

This celebration of the 300th anniversary of the piano features Dr. Diane Earle of Kentucky Wesleyan and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. Earle tells about the history of the instrument and performs piano works by a variety of composers. A 2009 KET production.

5:00 AM

Lomax: The Hound of Music

#103 Purple Light

The Melody Hound Express travels out West, and Lomax tracks down a cowgirl singing to her horse.

6:30 AM

Playing for Change: Peace Through Music

A multimedia effort to unite musicians and vocalists from diverse parts of the globe while seeking to immerse audiences in a movement to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music.

11:00 AM

The Appalachians

#101

When the first European settlers arrive in the Allegheny, Cumberland, and Blue Ridge mountains in the 17th century, they trade and intermarry with the Shawnee, Choctaw, Creek, and Cherokee who have lived there for centuries. But by the mid-18th century, the swelling pioneer population leads to decades of combat on the Appalachian frontier that eventually forces the natives out. As the Scotch-Irish and other immigrants settle in, the isolation of the mountains helps preserve the cultural traditions they have brought with them. The men of Appalachia fight bravely in the American Revolution, but then rail at taxes and regulations imposed by the new American government. Evangelical revivals sweep the region in the 18th and early 19th centuries, and traditional music mingles with the rhythms used by African slaves to form a glorious new gospel music.

11:00 AM

Magic Moments—The Best of '50s Pop (My Music #102)

Mary Lou Metzker, Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and Patti Page host a mix of new live performances and archival footage featuring a cavalcade of 1950s pop music legends. Performers include the McGuire Sisters (who reunite for the first time since 1967), the Lennon Sisters, the Chordettes, the Crew Cuts, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, the Four Coins, Don Cherry, and Gogi Grant. Tribute montages also highlight the work of Dean Martin, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Ray.

3:00 PM

Great Performances

#3501 Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration from Madison Square Garden

Pete Seeger, legendary folk artist and pioneer of protest music, turned 90 in May 2009. Joining him for a concert event at Madison Square Garden to celebrate are Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco, Arlo Guthrie, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Richie Havens, Kris Kristofferson, Taj Mahal, Dave Matthews, Roger McGuinn, John Mellencamp, Peggy Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and many others who perform songs inspired by his music and activism.

4:00 PM

The Big Band Years

This retrospective features the songs that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes vintage live, rare, and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall hosts.

5:30 PM

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

Both dazzlingly grand and genuinely moving, the show features the Rockettes' signature eye high kicks and precision choreography.

6:00 PM

Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics—The 60s (My Music)

Presents classic song performances from 1963-1968 from the Ed Sullivan Show. From the Beatles' American television debut to the Doors' infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas, and more.

7:00 PM

Magic Moments—The Best of '50s Pop (My Music #102)

Mary Lou Metzker, Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and Patti Page host a mix of new live performances and archival footage featuring a cavalcade of 1950s pop music legends. Performers include the McGuire Sisters (who reunite for the first time since 1967), the Lennon Sisters, the Chordettes, the Crew Cuts, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, the Four Coins, Don Cherry, and Gogi Grant. Tribute montages also highlight the work of Dean Martin, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Ray.

8:00 PM

Motown Memories (My Music)

The special focuses on archival hits and rare interviews from five Motown legends: the Temptations, the Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, hosts.

9:00 PM

Great Performances

#3505 Andrea Bocelli and David Foster: My Christmas in Concert

David Foster joins superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli for a new Christmas concert of seasonal favorites, with special guests Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins and the Muppets, and a visit with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

11:00 PM

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live

Features rare, one-of-a-kind performances from the induction ceremonies of the Rock Hall of Fame, shot during the last 24 years. Also, exclusive, anything-goes induction speeches by rock royalty, along with rare behind-the-scenes footage. Hosted by Paul Shaffer, musical director for the Rock Hall induction ceremonies.

Monday, November 30

1:00 AM

American Masters

#1903 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home

Virtually every American who has listened to the radio or gone to summer camp knows Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land," and his music has been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Irish rock band U2. The complex story of America's signature folk singer/songwriter is filled with frenetic creative energy and a treasure trove of cultural history—as well as personal imperfections and profound family tragedy.

2:30 AM

Theater Talk

#305

The exciting new Broadway show Fela! with its director Bill T. Jones, producer Stephen Hendel, and dynamic star Sahr Ngaujah. Also, some mind-blowing magic from Finian's Rainbow master illusionist, Matthew Holtzclaw.

3:00 AM

Independent Lens

#1107 Objectified

A look at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work.

3:00 AM

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original

As the flamboyant founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, N.Y., Hubbard was an influential national figure - an author, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur - who died as dramatically as he lived.

7:30 AM

Louisville Life

#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore

A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.

8:00 PM

Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart

Recorded at Ireland's historic Powerscourt House and Garden in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Celtic Woman perform songs from their latest CD, Songs from the Heart.

8:00 PM

The Big Band Years

This retrospective features the songs that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom. The program mixes vintage live, rare, and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall hosts.