Monday 10/15/2012

EARLY | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING | NOW PLAYING

6:00 pm EDT

KET: BBC World News America; #17289 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #314 "Arrgh—All Me Eggs Are Cracked" [TV-Y]; There's a pirate curse on Ruff's family, thanks to an ancestor named Blackmuzzle. To break it, Ruff sends Sammy and Jay to the Florida Keys to search the ocean floor for Blackmuzzle's treasure. Meanwhile, Harsha and Sam work at a grocery store and compete in a grocery-bagging showdown. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Louisville Life; #602 "Tan Lines-Josh Hopkins/Glacier Run/Terena Bell/Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm"; Go to the set of Tan Lines, a film shot in the RIver City, and features Cougar Town actor and Kentucky native Josh Hopkins, who was raised in Lexington and has longtime connections with KET; explore the Louisville Zoo's newest exhibit, the bear habitat of Glacier Run; an interview with Terena Bell, founder of In Every Language, a nationally-recognized provider of translating, interpreting and, localization solutions, representing over 170 languages; and the colorful Bluebonnets and Bluegrass Alpaca Farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, spins alpaca fiber into yarn, weaving rugs, pillows, scarves, and more. [High-Definition] Watch Online

6:30

KET: Nightly Business Report; #31336 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Cyberchase; #703 "The X-Factor" [TV-Y]; All is not well in Perfectamundo, a dome-enclosed cybersite, when orange spots are discovered building up on the dome's interior surface, blocking the site's precious sunlight. With time running out, the CyberSquad must come to grips with the power of multiplication and use it to undo the site's pollution problem. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Comment on Kentucky; #3850; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Jack Brammer, political writer, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Gerth, political writer, Louisville Courier-Journal; and John Nelson, executive editor, Advocate Communications, Inc. A KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

7:00

KET: PBS NewsHour; #10476 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: This American Land; #203 "Ferrets and Prairie Dogs, Hidden Gems, Follow the Water, Island Fires" [TV-G]; The health of black-footed ferrets is tied to prairie dogs in the North American prairie ecosystem. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Southern Accents; #1807 [TV-G]; See how Blue Bird School Buses are made in Lafayette, Ga.; meet the Kudzu Lady in Western, N.C.; sample barbecue in Birmingham, Ala.; and visit Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum in Nashville, Tenn.

7:30

KET2: Kentucky Health; #703 "Modern Cancer Care"; In a special program taped before an audience, host Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks to the president of the American Cancer Society. Watch Online

KETKY: Exploring an American Original; #107 "Mountain Parkway Trails Corridor"; Eastern Kentucky's Mountain Parkway region is an outdoor lover's delight, featuring the natural arches and stone formations of the Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park and the scenic beauty of the surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest.

8:00

KET: Kentucky Tonight; #1941 "3rd Congressional District"; A discussion with candidates in the 3rd Congressional District race. Scheduled guests are: Robert L. DeVore Jr., independent; Brooks Wicker, Republican Party; and U.S. Rep. John A. Yarmuth, Democratic Party. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Antiques Roadshow; #1118 "Milwaukee (Part 2)" [TV-G]; A 1772 needlework sampler, a circa 1890 Japanese bronze sculpture, and a ruby and diamond bracelet purchased from Austria's Empress Eugenie in the 1890s. [High-Definition]

KETKY: In Performance at the Governor's Mansion; #403 "Prestonsburg"; Features music from three different perspectives: the Lexington Singers, a community chorus; the River City Drum Corp, a group of young percussionists who perform traditional African rhythms; and the Kentucky Opry, a cast of instrumentalists and singers who take a "down-home" approach to entertainment. A 2000 KET production taped at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.

9:00

KET: Ted Bassett: A Kentucky Gentleman; Discover the extraordinary life of the longtime Keeneland Race Course executive Ted Bassett, a native Kentuckian who was a decorated World War II marine and former head of the state police. Through interviews with friends, colleagues, and contemporaries a picture emerges of a humble, self-effacing man who, believing in service to others, achieved great things. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Market Warriors; #108 "Antiquing In Canton, TX (Part 1)" [TV-PG]; The pickers head out to Canton, Texas, home to First Monday Trade Days - a large outdoor monthly market with a mixture of antiques and new wares. The challenge to find authentic Mission Oak furniture amid the recently made crafts puts one picker up against the clock. Key finds include a pair of Knoll Chairs, a Bostrom Brady Surveying Tool, and an antique document box. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Salute to Kentucky Soldiers: The 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard; [TV-G]; The 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard performs a diverse selection of tunes at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Featured songs include standards such as marches and music of the Big Band era, as well as locally composed music.

10:00

KET: Cassius Marcellus Clay: An Audacious American; A documentary about the great Kentucky emancipationist that follows his bold and fearless journey through the 19th century landscape of bitter politics and duels, palatial homes and beautiful women, slavery, the Civil War, and a diplomatic mission which led to the purchase of Alaska. A Michael Breeding MEDIA production. [High-Definition]

KET2: Standing Bear's Footsteps; [TV-PG]; The story of an Indian chief who sued the U.S. government for his freedom in the late 19th century. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Mission Appalachia: The Story of Red Bird; The Red Bird Mission has been described as one of the most comprehensive mission sites in the world.Â Nearly 3,000 volunteers journey to Appalachia from all across the United States to bring relief and support to fellow Americans. This documentary follows very personal stories of hope and resilience of the mountain people who refer to it simply, and affectionately, as "Red Bird." [High-Definition]

10:00

KET: Cassius Marcellus Clay: An Audacious American; A documentary about the great Kentucky emancipationist that follows his bold and fearless journey through the 19th century landscape of bitter politics and duels, palatial homes and beautiful women, slavery, the Civil War, and a diplomatic mission which led to the purchase of Alaska. A Michael Breeding MEDIA production. [High-Definition]

11:00

KET: BBC World News; #23289 [TV-RE]

KET2: Charlie Rose; #18211 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Studio 89; #604 "Robin Lacy and DeZydeco"; This six-piece group has been set apart from the mainstream with their unique instrumentation. Taking the lessons learned from the roots of New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture, Robin Lacy and DeZydeco has added its own original songwriting and classic crowd pleasers. [High-Definition]

11:30

KET: Kentucky Life; #1108 "Juggernaut Jug Band/Gil Hibben/Lexington Public Library Clock/Wild and Scenic Photos" [TV-G]; The Juggernaut Jug Band, which preserves a distinct musical style that originated in its hometown of Louisville back in the 1920s; knifemaker Gil Hibben of La Grange, whose clients have ranged from the White House to Elvis Presley to the movies; the distinctive ceiling clock and pendulum adorning the lobby of the Lexington Public Library; and a photographic preview of the Wild and Scenic Kentucky special. A 2005 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

Midnight

KET: Workplace Essential Skills; #112 "Communicating with Customers" [TV-G]; How to develop excellent customer-service skills. Watch Online

KET2: Tavis Smiley; #2711 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Tonight; #1941 "3rd Congressional District"; A discussion with candidates in the 3rd Congressional District race. Scheduled guests are: Robert L. DeVore Jr., independent; Brooks Wicker, Republican Party; and U.S. Rep. John A. Yarmuth, Democratic Party. [High-Definition] Watch Online