Tuesday 10/9/2012

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Noon EDT

KET: WordWorld; #115 "Pig's Present/Tick Tock Space Clock" [TV-Y]; Pig's nephews, the Three Little Pigs, are making him a secret birthday present. Pig promises not to peek, but his curiosity gets the better of him—and wreaks havoc all over WordWorld. After a mysterious spaceship lands, Duck pledges to help a robot track down a very important clock. [High-Definition]

KET2: Charlie Rose; #18206 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

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

12:30 pm

KET: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #124 "Who Me, Jealous?/A Bunny in a Haystack" [TV-Y]; When Mrs. Diller takes care of her sister's puppy for a weekend, Cleo thinks she has to "out-cute" the youngster to compete. Emily Elizabeth brings home the class rabbit, and the dogs learn what a big responsibility it is to have a pet. [High-Definition]

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

1:00

KET: GED Connection; #111 "Passing the GED Reading Test" [TV-G]; Reviews the skills required, the subjects covered, and the kinds of questions included on the GED reading test.

KET2: Caillou; #419 "Games To Play" [TV-Y]; Caillou, Clementine, and Leo are disappointed because they can't go to the zoo. Babysitter Julie takes Caillou and Rosie on a scavenger hunt, and they decide to make a surprise craft for Mommy and Daddy. After seeing Andre play soccer, Caillou wants to play, too. [High-Definition]

KETKY: One to One with Bill Goodman; #414 "Arch Gleason"; Arch Gleason, president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery and currently serving as president of the World Lottery Association, discusses the challenges of growing the lottery with the current economic environment among other topics. A 2009 KET production. Watch Online

1:30

KET: Pre-GED Connection; #122 "Decimals" [TV-G]; Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals.

KET2: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; #103 "Daniel's Babysitter/Daniel Goes to School" [TV-Y]; Prince Tuesday comes to babysit Daniel Tiger while Mom Tiger and Dad Tiger go out dancing. When Daniel joins the rest of his friends at school, he doesn't want his Dad to leave - until Dad Tiger reminds him that "grownups come back." [High-Definition]

KETKY: Bywords; #158 "Bill Powell"; Bill Powell talks about his 40-year career as a reporter for several Western Kentucky newspapers. A 1980 KET production.

2:00

KET: Super Why!; #212 "Monty's Adventures In Music Town" [TV-Y]; The super readers soar into the book Monty's Adventures in Music Town and meet a loveable monster who is having trouble picking an instrument to play for the big show. [High-Definition]

KET2: Garden Smart; #2709 [TV-G]; A historic garden at a wonderful location that has faced many challenges over the years is visited. [High-Definition]

KETKY: 2011 Alltech National Horse Show; #102 "ASPCA Maclay Championship Final"; Junior riders compete throughout the year to qualify for the finals, which will include a warm-up, where entries will be determined by regional qualifying events. Held since 1933, ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay winners are some of the biggest names in equestrian sport. [High-Definition]

2:30

KET: Dinosaur Train; #131 "The Wing Kings/The Big Mud Pit" [TV-Y]; The Pteranodon family stretches their wings at Quetzalcoatlus Canyon, where Mr. Pteranodon flew when he was younger and nicknamed, the "Wing King." - There's big trouble at the Big Pond when Dad and Larry Lambeosaurus get stuck in the mud. Buddy and Leroy Lambeosaurus devise a plan to pull their dads out before they sink deeper into the mud! [High-Definition]

KET2: Around the House with Matt and Shari; #101 "What's My Style?" [TV-G]; Matt and Shari tackle the basics of decorating and home projects. They start with a basic lesson in decorating styles and how to create your own style. Then, Matt shows how to build your own work bench. Last, it's on to four different no-sew window coverings. [High-Definition]

3:00

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; #113 "Maps/Termite Towers" [TV-Y]; Nick and Sally pretend to be pirates. The Cat takes them on a real pirate adventure by following a treasure map! They use landmarks to find their way to a real pirate treasure: parchment paper and ink pens to make pirate maps of their own! Sally and Nick just can't seem to keep their block tower from toppling over. The Cat in the Hat takes them to meet some expert tower builders: the termites! After shrinking down to bug-size, they learn from Terry termite how to build a tower that won't wiggle and wobble. [High-Definition]

KET2: Math Basics; #108 "How Much?"; The base-10 system; working with decimal fractions less than 1; computing sales tax; weight, capacity, and volume; different ways of expressing the same amount or quantity.

KETKY: Seabiscuit: American Experience; #1511 "Seabiscuit" [TV-G]; Despite his boxy build, stumpy legs, scraggly tail, and ungainly gait, Seabiscuit was one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history. His fabulously wealthy owner, Charles Howard; his famously silent and stubborn trainer, Tom Smith; and the two gifted jockeys who rode him to glory turned Seabiscuit into a national hero. Based on the best-selling book by Laura Hillenbrand. [High-Definition]

3:30

KET: Curious George; #204 "Curious George Gets All Keyed Up/Gutter Monkey" [TV-Y]; George volunteers to deliver Betsy's xylophone to her school for a recital. On bowling night, George cheers on the Man with the Yellow Hat and then tries to get the ball rolling himself. [High-Definition]

KET2: Crossroads Café; #110 "Let the Buyer Beware" [TV-PG]; Brashov falls for a woman who promises to improve the café's business, and Katherine reluctantly goes on a date. Vocabulary: giving compliments; life skills: avoiding consumer scams.

4:00

KET: Arthur; #1505 "to Eat Or Not to Eat/S.W.E.A.T." [TV-Y]; A brand new candy bar is in town! But why is it making everyone act so strangely? And what exactly is this ingredient called Tri-Enzomated Zorn Jelly, anyway? It's time for the kids at Lakewood Elementary to take the Stoddard-Wilkins Elementary Aptitude Test, or "S.W.E.A.T." But with anxiety running high, it becomes clear that the kids need to learn some relaxation techniques. [High-Definition]

KET2: Tennessee Wild Side; #2404 [TV-G]; A mother-son deer hunt, Conservation Fisheries Incorporated (CFI) is dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of rivers and streams, a children's fishing tournament, reel tips on water clarity and lure selection, and nature photographer Byron Jorjorian. [High-Definition]

KETKY: 75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back; Bill Goodman sits down with Nick Nicholson, current president and CEO of Keeneland, the thoroughbred racecourse located in Lexington, Kentucky, and former presidents James E. "Ted" Bassett III and William C. "Bill" Greely, on the eve of Keeneland's 75th anniversary. A 2011 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

4:30

KET: WordGirl; #309 "Nocan The Evil Ingredient Finding Guy/The Straw That Broke Two Brains' Back" [TV-Y7]; Becky is tired of missing out on regular kid fun because she always has to save the city from another villain's scheme. When Dr. Two Brains interrupts her Pretty Princess documentary it puts her over the edge. Chuck commissions Nocan the Contrarian to be his apprentice in the city's sandwich-making contest. Chuck gets really frustrated when Nocan does the opposite of all his instructions to make the perfect award-winning sandwich. And that's when he pulls out the Crusher. [High-Definition]

KET2: In The Americas with David Yetman; #104 "The Working Coast of British Columbia" [TV-G]; View the wild beauty of the Georgia Straits and inlets, with towering peaks and glaciers. [High-Definition]

5:00

KET: Wild Kratts; #127 "Zig-Zagged" [TV-Y]; Chris and Martin get caught in the middle of a Zebra stampede, and when the dust clears, a lone baby Zebra is left behind. The Wild Kratts must find the young zebra's herd and return him to his mom. [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: Roundabout U; #507; Carter and Clark prepare for the upcoming election. Thye find out how WKMS is stepping up their political coverage for this year's campaign and talk with MSU students about the importance of voting. Plus, they catch up with Lindsey Summers from the Murray State College Democrats and Nathan McNichols from the College Republicans to learn about their roles on campus. [High-Definition] Watch Online

5:30

KET: The Electric Company; #301 "Off Target" [TV-Y]; The Electric Company tries to help Marcus, a neighborhood kid, improve his wordball throwing skills. [High-Definition]

KET2: Kentucky Afield; #2901 [TV-G]; A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #706 "Yardbirds/Blacksmith/Space-Age Design/Clark's River NWR" [TV-G]; The artisans of Louisville's Yardbirds, who create fanciful creatures out of scrap metal and old tools; Oldham County's Dick Wright, who carries on the traditions of blacksmithing; Nancy Farmer, who quests for examples of "futuristic" design, circa the 1950s; and a National Wildlife Refuge in western Kentucky. A 2001 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

6:00

KET: BBC World News America; #17283 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #310 "What's Bugging Ruff" [TV-Y]; Ruff wants to have a powwow to troubleshoot the bug infestation in the doghouse. So he sends Harsha to New Mexico to participate in a real Native American powwow. Meanwhile, Noel, Sammy, and Jay are dispatched to Thompson Island to learn about insects and their habitats. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Tonight; #1940 "1st Congressional District"; A discussion with candidates in the 1st Congressional District race. Scheduled guests are Charles Kendall Hatchett, Democratic Party, and U.S. Rep. Edward Whitfield, Republican Party. [High-Definition] Watch Online