Sunday 10/7/2012

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6:00 pm EDT

KET: Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac; #110 "Blanket Chest" [TV-G]; The blanket chest has been around since the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts in the 1600s. Tommy builds one that demonstrates basic frame construction, and mortise and tenon joinery. And, he shares his techniques for carving a special feature of the box that is dramatic, yet simple. [High-Definition]

KET2: Into Deep Space: The Birth of the Alma Observatory; [TV-G]; The engineering, construction, and scientific discoveries of the ALMA telescope in the Chilean Andes are explored. [High-Definition]

KETKY: A Native Presence; A discussion of the presence of Native Americans in Kentucky's past, as well as current events that show how Kentuckians are embracing this heritage. A look back at the infamous Slack Farm looting incident, in which hundreds of graves were desecrated, focuses on laws passed since then to protect archaeologically and culturally important sites, while scenes from powwows and other events around the state show the vitality of the state's contemporary American Indian community. A 1995 KET production.

6:01

KET2: Into Deep Space: The Birth of the Alma Observatory; [TV-G]; The engineering, construction, and scientific discoveries of the ALMA telescope in the Chilean Andes are explored. [High-Definition]

6:30

KET: 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]

7:00

KET: To The Manor Born; #107; Audrey begins to accept the hard facts of her displacement and poverty when she visits the local supermarket. Richard, meanwhile, decides to publicize his arrival by doing a television commercial at the Manor.

KET2: Moyers & Company; #139 "Hispanic America's Turn" [TV-G]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Arturo Alonzo Sandoval: The Fabric of Art; [TV-G]; A profile of Arturo Sandoval, professor of art at the University of Kentucky and internationally recognized fiber artist. Sandoval, whose works appear in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in galleries throughout the country, is interviewed in his studio and is seen installing a monumental work at UK's Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington. A 2003 KET production.

7:30

KET: Last of the Summer Wine; #1027 "Greenfingers" [TV-PG]; Deciding that the deterioration of the British vegetable is due to a lack of good honest muck (manure), our heroes go in search of good fresh vegetables and encounter a giant carrot.

8:00

KET: As Time Goes By; #109; Lionel and Jean take a trip to Hampshire to meet his eccentric father.

KET2: Call The Midwife; #102 [TV-14]; As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House - Chummy. A welcome pair of extra hands, Chummy sets about showing her worth, but her overwhelming desire to please and her inability to ride a bike prove obstacles in gaining the respect of Sister Evangelina. Meanwhile, a chance encounter with Mary, a pregnant young runaway, forces Jenny to see an unfamiliar, darker side of life. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Music Makes A City; The dramatic and surprising story of the Louisville Orchestra, which earned international prominence by becoming the capital of new music in the 1950s. It's also the story of two men, conductor Robert Whitney and Mayor Charles Farnsley, who helped revitalize and transform a city that had been hard hit by a devastating flood in 1937. [High-Definition]

8:30

KET: Are You Being Served?; #153 "Sweet Smell of Success"; Mrs. Slocombe's sales of her homemade perfume lead to a misunderstanding in which Mrs. Peacock finds Captain Peacock without his pants and the ill-fated trousers in the hands of Mr. Rumbold's secretary.

9:00

KET: Masterpiece Classic; #4224 "Upstairs Downstairs, Series 2 - A Faraway Country About Which We Know Nothing" [TV-PG]; Sir Hallam's forthright aunt, Blanche, disrupts life upstairs, while feisty new maid Beryl struggles to adjust to life in service. Meanwhile, Lady Agnes' concern for her children reveals a dark secret about Mr. Pritchard. Sir Hallam's preoccupation with Nazi Germany leads him into dangerous waters, and a chance meeting unlocks a hidden desire. [High-Definition]

KET2: The National Parks: America's Best Idea; #101 "The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)" [TV-G]; The astonishing beauty of Yosemite Valley and the geyser wonderland of Yellowstone give birth to the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone; John Muir becomes their eloquent defender. [High-Definition]

9:45

KETKY: Lincoln: The Kentucky Years; Based on the KET documentary Lincoln: 'I, too, am a Kentuckian', the program explores Lincoln's early life in Kentucky and its impact on him. Watch Online

10:00

KET: Call The Midwife; #102 [TV-14]; As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House - Chummy. A welcome pair of extra hands, Chummy sets about showing her worth, but her overwhelming desire to please and her inability to ride a bike prove obstacles in gaining the respect of Sister Evangelina. Meanwhile, a chance encounter with Mary, a pregnant young runaway, forces Jenny to see an unfamiliar, darker side of life. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Independence Hall: Its History, Its Legacy....; The story of the little known origins of the Pennsylvania State House, later to be known as Independence Hall. Commissioned to be built under royal decree, the building was the largest in in the American colonies. Its architectural style became synonymous with the best of American ideals. [High-Definition]

11:00

KET: Globe Trekker; #1123 "Madrid City Guide" [TV-RE]; Adela visits exciting Madrid, taking in the artwork at the Prado, "El Rastro," the city's famous flea market, Spanish Civil War landmarks, and samples the fabulous cuisine. She also takes excursions to nearby El Escorial, the Roman aqueducts of Segovia, and the charming hillside town of Toledo.

KET2: This Is America & The World; #1601 "Ambassador Mohammed Al Hussaini Al Sharif (League of Arab States): PART I" [TV-G]

KETKY: Bluegrass and Backroads; #920; Skipping Boat School, Bumbershoots, Jackson's Orchard, and Bob Maurer's sheep are featured. [High-Definition]

11:30

KET2: bookclub@ket; #212 "Sorrowful Mysteries and Other Stories"; Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Frankfort native Normandi Ellis' book of short stories. A 2000 KET production. Watch Online

KETKY: Kentucky Time Capsule; #116 "In the Name of Progress"; During the 1950s and '60s, Louisville lost much of its unique architectural heritage when old buildings and entire neighborhoods were torn down for high-rises, expressways, and "urban renewal." The reaction that emerged in the '70s was led by such critics as former mayor Charles Farnsley. Watch Online

Midnight

KET: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly; #1605 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Call The Midwife; #102 [TV-14]; As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House - Chummy. A welcome pair of extra hands, Chummy sets about showing her worth, but her overwhelming desire to please and her inability to ride a bike prove obstacles in gaining the respect of Sister Evangelina. Meanwhile, a chance encounter with Mary, a pregnant young runaway, forces Jenny to see an unfamiliar, darker side of life. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Arturo Alonzo Sandoval: The Fabric of Art; [TV-G]; A profile of Arturo Sandoval, professor of art at the University of Kentucky and internationally recognized fiber artist. Sandoval, whose works appear in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in galleries throughout the country, is interviewed in his studio and is seen installing a monumental work at UK's Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington. A 2003 KET production.