Saturday 10/6/2012

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Noon EDT

KET: Quilting Arts; #913 [TV-G]; Feather and spiral quilting motifs accented with crystal, a fabric-collaged nameplate to display on your office or studio door, and learn about the modern quilt guild and the signature look of contemporary quilts. [High-Definition]

KET2: Garden Smart; #2811 [TV-G]; Summertime is berry time. Learn from berry experts as we visit growers who know their business. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Settlement Schools of Appalachia; In the late 19th century, college-educated young women of the Bluegrass, influenced by the progressive movement, established several community schools in isolated areas of Eastern Kentucky. This 1995 KET production looks at the early history, growth, and contemporary roles of these Appalachian community institutions.

12:30 pm

KET: Knitting Daily; #904 "Oops--I Dropped It!" [TV-G]; Planning dropped stitches, the wrap and drop stitch, dropped stitch fashions, chained and constructed yarns, a tip on managing dropped stitches so they're neat and defined. [High-Definition]

KET2: The Victory Garden; #3301 "Old" [TV-G]; Jamie Durie visits San Francisco to see the installation of "Victory Gardens 2008" in front of City Hall's Civic Center. Also, how several old varieties of plants are still favorites today — and how they've evolved through hybridization. [High-Definition]

1:00

KET: P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table; #213 "5 Mile Dinner" [TV-G]; Allen recognizes the work of chefs and farmers across the country who provide local food. He also visits a thriving community garden and even helps plant some peanuts. [High-Definition]

KET2: Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac; #109 "Serving Tray" [TV-G]; Though the serving tray in this episode may look simple, it involves a complicated compound angle that defeats many woodworkers. But, Tommy has a trick that makes compound angles easy. He provides detailed instruction and discusses the technique of creating compound angles. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Appalachia in the Academy: The Making of Eastern Kentucky Scholars; Follows three students from Appalachia through their first year at the University of Kentucky, chronicling the unique stereotypes and challenges they face as well as their successes. Produced by Christopher Stapel with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

1:30

KET: Garden Smart; #2709 [TV-G]; A historic garden at a wonderful location that has faced many challenges over the years is visited. [High-Definition]

KET2: This Old House; #3201 "Cambridge Project, Part 1 of 15" [TV-G]; Work begins turning an 1887 Victorian-era two family house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, into a one-family home. [High-Definition]

2:00

KET: Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions; #708 "A Tuscan Harvest, Italy" [TV-G]; Burt takes part in the fall grape harvest just south of Siena, learning what makes the wines of Tuscany so famous, how the grapes are cared for, and how the wine is produced. Then a gastronomic tour of the region spotlights its most famous dishes.

KET2: Ask This Old House; #1101 "Transforming Stock Shelving/Installing A New Washing Machine Valve" [TV-G]; Stock shelving is transformed into a custom built-in and a new washing machine valve is installed. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Deep Down; Two eastern Kentucky neighbors are at odds in a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. [High-Definition]

2:30

KET: Rick Steves' Europe; #408 "Italy's Great Hill Towns" [TV-G]; Rick tours towns sitting on lofty perches that seem to protect them from the modern world, exploring San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes, Orvieto's papal intrigue, and Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas. [High-Definition]

KET2: Hometime; #2614 "Exterior Harmony 6: Landscape Wrap" [TV-G]; The crew finishes a hilly back yard with landscape steps and tile, a fire ring, plants, and sprinklers. [High-Definition]

3:00

KET: Lidia's Italy In America; #113 "California: Pasta - The Ultimate Showcase" [TV-G]; Lidia returns to California to visit Andy Boy Farm and learns all about broccoli rabe. Lidia and Grandma make baked stuffed shells, penne with artichokes, and bacon Orecchiette. [High-Definition]

KET2: Woodsmith Shop; #601 "Workbench Basics" [TV-G]; The Woodsmith editors show the must-have features you need when choosing the right workbench. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America; #207 "Hazel Dickens: It's Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song" [TV-G]; From the coalfields of West Virginia to the factories of Baltimore, Hazel Dickens has lived the songs she sings. A pioneering woman in bluegrass and country music, Hazel has influenced generations of songwriters and musicians. Her songs of hard work, hard times, and hardy souls also have bolstered working people at picket lines and union rallies throughout the land. Her powerful, piercing vocals power the soundtracks for Harlan County USA and Matewan.

3:30

KET: Essential Pepin; #113 "Vegetable Bounty" [TV-G]; Recipes include endive with olives, stewed navy beans, gratin of leeks, classic ratatouille, and tomatoes maison. [High-Definition]

KET2: The Woodwright's Shop; #3005 "Continuous Arm Rocking Chair (Part 1)" [TV-G]; Chairmaker Elia Bizzarri maks an elegant and comfortable rocking chair. We'll turn the legs and frame the seat in part one of this American classic. [High-Definition]

4:00

KET: America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated; #1225 "Summertime Supper" [TV-G]; The secrets to making perfect grilled stuffed pork tenderloin and the ultimate lighter corn chowder. [High-Definition]

KET2: New Fly Fisher; #606 "Lodge Eighty Eight" [TV-G]; Colin McKeown discusses how to catch huge Pike and large Brook Trout including equipment, techniques, and flies. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Jubilee; #1603 "Curtis Burch Band"; Bluegrass icon Curtis Burch, a founding member of New Grass Revival in the 1970s, performs with his band at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

4:30

KET: A Taste of History; #405 "St. Lucia: Tropical Delights, Naval Fights" [TV-G]; St. Lucia played a critical role in winning the American Revolution. Chef Walter prepares curried chicken and buillion. [High-Definition]

KET2: Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen; #105 "Fish Without Fear" [TV-G]; How to grill fish without having it stick to the grill grate, break into pieces, or come out raw in the center or hopelessly overcooked.

5:00

KET: Antiques Roadshow; #1115 "Salt Lake City (Part 3)" [TV-G]; A set of golf clubs once owned by George "Gix" Von Elm, 18th-century Chinese white jade carvings, and a Mormon advertisement on textiles accompanied by a copy of Brigham Young's Invasion Proclamation. [High-Definition]

KET2: MotorWeek; #3205 "Porsche Boxster S" [TV-G]; Road tests of the 2013 Porsche Boxster S and the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Mammoth Cave: A Way to Wonder; [TV-G]; This documentary weaves together the human stories that make up the fascinating history of Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky. [High-Definition]

5:30

KET2: Bluegrass and Backroads; #919; Highlights include Old Kentucky Chocolates, Rustic Furniture, Coal Mining Museum, and the Owensboro BBQ Festival. [High-Definition]

6:00

KET: The Lawrence Welk Show; #1306 "Salute to Our Senior Citizens"; This tune-filled tribute to the "young at heart" is filled with wonderful melodies, starting with "Dearie." Along the way Gail, Ron, and Michael invite us to "Let's Go Dance Again," Jim Turner croons "Try To Remember," while Kathie Sullivan sings "Among My Souvenirs." Lawrence conducts the band on "You're An Old Smoothie" and even fits in a tag dance with the ladies.

KET2: Nature; #2609 "Kilauea: Mountain of Fire" [TV-G]; Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, is the world's most active volcano. Its latest eruption began in 1983 and hasn't stopped. It is here that filmmaker Paul Atkins finds himself getting a shot few have ever filmed — the cataclysmic meeting of 2,000-degree lava and 75-degree ocean water. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky's Greenside; #103 "kyGREEN.tv - A Year of Living Green in Kentucky!" [TV-G]; Take a trip to western Kentucky and learn more about ethanol production in the state.Â Hang out with the creators of the Lily Rainbarrel in Lexington and visit with the folks at Ky. Eagle Inc. Head to Louisville and spend time with a local business that uses recycled equipment to make posters, cards, and invitations and spend some time in Frankfort for I Love the Mountains Day. Also, some tips and informative facts you can use to impress your friends. [High-Definition]