Saturday 9/1/2012

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6:00 am EDT

KET: Math Basics; #111 "Putting It All Together"; Two- and three-dimensional shapes; sorting and classifying shapes; the relationships among volume, surface area, and shape; ratio and proportion; figuring cost per unit.

KET2: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood; #1465 "School" [TV-Y]; Mister Rogers puts name tags on a picture of Francois Clemmons and on the trolley. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, children from Some Place Else find their desks at school with the help of name cards. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #1713 "Teenage Author/Dave Outdoors/Junkyard Pottery"; A teenage author discusses his book about his Hopkinsville home town; Dave puts his knowledge of the great outdoors to the test on a trip into the Daniel Boone Forest with a wilderness survival expert; and the husband and wife team behind Junkyard Pottery in McCreary County create hand-thrown pottery designed in a variety of colored glazes. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. [High-Definition] Watch Online

6:30

KET: Bob the Builder; #706 "Wendy's Birthday Surprise/Pineapple Scratch" [TV-Y]; Bob and the team have to make the town well safe and also throw a surprise birthday party for Wendy. Scoop asks Bob to let him help with both things. Bob and the team build Brad Rad's new Surf School beach cafe and Scratch in particular is very excited - he thinks Brad is soooo cool. Eager to impress his hero, Scratch volunteers to get Brad's missing items for the beach party. [High-Definition]

KET2: Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo; #405 "Things That Go Peep in the Night/Mud Muddle" [TV-Y]; Was the thing that woke up Quack a monster or just a dream? Beaver Boy is determined to surprise his parents by building a dam all by himself - with a little help from his friends.

KETKY: Comment on Kentucky; #3844; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Ronnie Ellis, Ronnie Ellis, Frankfort reporter, CNHI, Inc.; Janet Patton, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Laura Ungar, medical writer, Louisville Courier-Journal. A KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

7:00

KET: Curious George; #401 "Personal Trainer/Sprout Outing" [TV-Y]; Professor Wiseman has generous sponsors for an exciting expedition if she completes a fund-raising footrace. But her first practice run is a disaster and she's about to give up until George volunteers to help her train. George has just been made an Honorary Junior Sprout of Country County and is thrilled to be on his first trip with the troop, especially since the Man with the Yellow Hat is the new Sprout Master. [High-Definition]

KET2: Sesame Street; #4281 "Furry Potter" [TV-Y]; It seems that everyone on Sesame Street is excitedly reading the new Furry Potter book. Telly has it too, and can't wait to find Gordon so he can read it to him. He finds Gordon grading papers outside Hooper's Store and anxiously asks him to read the book. Gordon agrees, but cannot find his glasses. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Louisville Life; #515 "Jonathan Matthews/Bourbon Barrel Foods/Macauley's Theater/Mayor Greg Fischer/Jeaneen Barnhart" [TV-G]; Sculptor Jonathan Matthews talks about his work with DC Direct, sculpting Batman and Superman action figures and other pieces; Matt Jaime's Bourbon Barrel Foods is attracting nationwide attention from media like Esquire magazine and retailers including Williams-Sonoma; a look back at the legacy of Macauley's Theater; an interview with the new Mayor of Louisville, Greg Fischer; and a visit to the studio of artist Jeaneen Barnhart. A 2011 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

7:30

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; #139 "When I Grow Up/Doing It Differently" [TV-Y]; Sally and Nick are trying to guess what they'll be when they grow up when the Cat drops in for a visit. Cat is sure Nick and Sally will never guess what his friend Puggle will be when she grows up. Nick and Sally can't seem to find Harvey the guinea pig. Cat suggests that they might find Harvey by meeting three friends who always do things differently. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Roundabout U; #502; Carter and Clark speak with MSU President Randy Dunn about Murray State's high ranking among the nation's colleges and universities. Erin Carrico and Stephanie Butler from the Convention and Visitors Bureau talk about Murray, Kentucky being awarded the Friendliest Town in America. [High-Definition] Watch Online

8:00

KET: Super Why!; #131 "The Magic Porridge Pot" [TV-Y]; Pig's new toy robot is out of control, and the Super Readers look for answers in the story of "The Magic Porridge Pot," where they must rescue a little girl whose enchanted pot just won't stop making porridge. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #107 "Effective Sentences" [TV-G]; How to write complete and correct sentences and how to fix or improve problem sentences.

KETKY: 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. [High-Definition] Watch Online

8:30

KET: Dinosaur Train; #217 "Remember The Alamosaurus/Sunrise, Sunset" [TV-Y]; The Pteranodon kids travel around on the Dinosaur Train and meet some of the biggest dinosaurs. Dad takes the Pteranodon kids on an overnight camping trip where they watch both a sunrise and sunset. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #108 "Grammar and Usage" [TV-G]; Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

KETKY: The Spirituals; [TV-PG]; 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.

9:00

KET: Thomas & Friends; #906 "A Friend In Need" [TV-Y]; Jack joins Miss Jenny's crew in excavating the land under an old railway bridge, but Ned the steam shovel is careless and knocks a keystone away. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #122 "Passing the GED Science Test" [TV-G]; An overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method.

KETKY: Classical Discovery: Euntaek Kim and Kentucky's Young Musicians Perform; In a concert from the W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre in Louisville, 17-year-old pianist Euntaek Kim and young Louisville-area musicians offer a moving interpretation of Schumann's Carnaval. Behind-the-scenes segments profile the Gheens Great Expectations project, which brought Kim to Louisville, and the extraordinary young artist himself. Also featured are the Louisville Youth Choir, the New Albany A Cappella Singers, and the Louisville Youth Orchestra conducted by Robert Franz. A 2005 KET production.

9:30

KET: Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps; #301 "Angelina's New Home/Angelina's New School" [TV-Y]; Angelina is not happy about all the changes in her daily routine now that her family has moved to the other side of Chipping Cheddar. Angelina is excited, yet nervous, about her first day of school at Camembert Academy. When she finds her new classmates proficient in other styles of dance, she tries to copy their moves â€“ without success. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #127 "Passing the GED Math Test" [TV-G]; Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test.

10:00

KET: Paint This with Jerry Yarnell; #713 "Morning Fog, Part 3" [TV-G]; Jerry blocks in the seagulls and demonstrates how to add shape and form to the birds using the #4 sable brush.

KET2: Martha Speaks; #115 "Martha Ain't Nothin' But a Pound Dog" [TV-Y]; Martha loses her collar and winds up in the animal shelter. She leads an escape attempt, only to find that freedom isn't much without a family. But then when her family does come to take her home, she finds it hard to leave her shelter friends behind. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Magic on the Ether: Western Kentucky Radio History; Nostalgic trip revisits the early days of radio in the Paducah area.

10:30

KET: The Best of The Joy of Painting; #2705 "Florida's Glory" [TV-G]; Bob Ross paints a lovely beach and palm trees within the shape of the state of Florida.

KET2: Arthur; #1305 "No Acting Please/Prunella Deegan and the Disappointing Ending" [TV-Y]; When Fern lands a role in the Elwood City community production of "It Began With a Whistle," she fears she's not talented enough to be a star actress. But Will Toffman (actor Philip Seymour Hoffman) teaches Fern how to have fun, be herself, and truly shine. Finally, the final volume of the Henry Screever series, The Knights of the Bouillabiasse, is out. Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the book the fastest. But the two friends learn that speed-reading doesn't always pay off. [High-Definition]

11:00

KET: Sewing with Nancy; #2517 "Designer Bags, Part 1" [TV-G]; Design a world class handbag with inspiration from your embroidery machine. Learn tips on the stabilizers used by designers, artistic ways to create straps, and embroidered corner accents and strap connectors. [High-Definition]

KET2: WordGirl; #214 "The Wrong Side of the Law: Part 1/The Wrong Side Of the Law: Part 2" [TV-Y7]; The Birthday Girl steals a priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines from the jewelry store. In an unexpected turn of events Eileen (a.k.a. the Birthday Girl) charms the police commissioner and convinces him that WordGirl is the culprit. WordGirl is stuck in jail, accused of stealing the priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines while the villains of the city are running amok. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Bringing People Together: The History of Broadcasting in Kentucky; A history of radio and television in the Bluegrass State, based on Francis Nash's book Towers Over Kentucky and featuring personalities, communities, events, and stations that will be familiar to anyone who has listened to radio or watched TV in Kentucky.

11:30

KET: Martha's Sewing Room; #3311 "Decorative Stitch Lace Inserts" [TV-G]; Dainty design dress with decorative stitch lace inserts, reverse applique with lace embellishments on a purchased linen placemat, making spaghetti flowers with chenille pompom centers, and hand-embroidered point turc.

KET2: Wild Kratts; #103 "Aardvark Town" [TV-Y]; After a young aardvark accidentally becomes a stowaway in Chris's backpack, the Wild Kratts team sets off on a "door to door" search to return him to his home burrow. Along the way, they discover how aardvarks manipulate earth materials to alter landscapes and learn the incredible (and valuable) service this amazing animal provides to all the burrow-living creatures of Africa. [High-Definition]

KETKY: KET: 40 Years of Exploration; This anniversary special takes a look at KET's 40-year history and its future with interviews from KET Executive Director Malcolm Wall, founder O. Leonard Press, and past executive director Virginia Gaines Fox. Many of the great programs that have aired on KET are also highlighted. A 2008 KET production. Watch Online

Noon

KET: Quilting Arts; #908 [TV-G]; Using Thermofax screen printing for home decor projects, using an embroidery machine to custom embellish a printed kaleidoscope design, and completing unfinished quilt projects. [High-Definition]

KET2: Garden Smart; #2806 [TV-G]; Learn how the experts plan for a beautiful, colorful garden. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #519; Byron Crawford hosts a special two-hour edition featuring people and places along the state's eastern and northern borders. Topics include the restored pioneer community near Cumberland Gap known as the Hensley Settlement, Louisville's Fourth Street, the historical statues along Covington's riverfront, an annual Native American powwow in Christian County, the Paramount Theater in Ashland, the Museum of the American Quilter's Society in Paducah, the Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield, television host Nick Clooney, a young rodeo champion, author Robert Rennick, thumb-picking guitarists, and canoeists exploring caves around Mammoth Cave. A 1999 KET production. Watch Online