Monday 10/22/2012

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KET2: Call The Midwife; #104 [TV-PG]; A baby girl, recently delivered by Jenny, is snatched from her baby carriage, causing great anguish. Meanwhile, Cynthia witnesses another type of loss as she assists in the case of soon-to-be parents David and Margaret. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #401 "Painting with Glass"; This documentary by Seattle independent producer Marc C. Pingry follows the creation of Kentucky stained-glass artist Guy Kemper's large public art commission for a major light rail station in Seattle. From Kemper's Woodford County design studio to German fabrication plant visits, to the installation and opening, the process is followed from conception to completion. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: One to One with Bill Goodman; #737 "David Brooks"; David Brooks, a political and cultural commentator who writes for the New York Times as well as a commentator on PBS NewsHour, discusses his career and the 2012 presidential election. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KETKY: Resonance House: Installation to Inhabitation; Architecture students from the University of Kentucky collaborate to design and build an example of an environment-friendly "green" house in Lexington.

KET2: Masterpiece Classic; #4226 "Upstairs Downstairs, Series 2 - A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood" [TV-14]; Blanche comes face-to-face with her former lover when a scandalous novel is published. Downstairs, Beryl's decision to take a stand causes serious disruptions in the running of the house until a familiar face offers wise words. Meanwhile, when Lady Persie reveals a shocking secret to Sir Hallam, the pair becomes ever closer as Persie is forced to make a life-changing decision. [High-Definition]

KETKY: DanceSense; #106 "Making Dance"; Shows how dances are created and what dance makers, or choreographers, are trying to communicate through their dances; explores the role of improvisation—performing or creating on the spur of the moment—in dance. Watch Online

KET: Scully/The World Show; #1526 [TV-G]; The CEO of The Master Group, Michel Ringuet is responsible for one of the largest independent distributors of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems in North America.

KETKY: From the Ground Up; #102 "Architecture of Government"; The varying styles of Kentucky's courthouses. A 1991 KET production. Watch Online

KET: Theater Talk; #517 [TV-G]; Critics evaluate the current Broadway season. The Road to Mecca, Seminar, and more are discussed.

KET2: Broadway: The American Musical; #103 "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (1930-1942)/Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' (1943-1960)" [TV-PG]; The Great Depression proves to be a dynamic period of creative growth on Broadway. While productions such as Cole Porter's Anything Goes offer glamour and high times as an escape, others—such as the satire Of Thee I Sing and the WPA production The Cradle Will Rock, about a steel strike—deal directly with the era's social and political concerns. Bing Crosby records "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" and takes the Hit Parade by surprise. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Renfro Valley: Kentucky's Country Music Capital; A look at the history of the renowned music barn through archival footage and interviews. A KET Fund for Independent Production. Watch Online

KET: Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman; #317 "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies" [TV-G]; Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee sounds an optimistic note about future medical advances in fighting cancer.

KET: Voces On PBS; #104 "Lemon" [TV-14]; Poet/performer Lemon Andersen tries bring his life story to the New York stage while battling his darkest demons. [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: Coal in Kentucky; [TV-G]; For over two hundred and fifty years coal mining has been a part of Kentucky's history. Through the voices of coal industry professionals, activists, politicians, and everyday people, this documentary examines the significance of this history, what it means today, and how we will move forward to responsibly mine coal while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Kentucky's citizens, the environment, and the economy. [High-Definition]

KET: Designing Healthy Communities; #103 "Social Policy In Concrete" [TV-G]; Health officials, community activists, and young urban pioneers are working to fix their cities by transforming urban wilderness and food deserts into inspirational new models for other troubled communities. [High-Definition]

KET2: Voces On PBS; #104 "Lemon" [TV-14]; Poet/performer Lemon Andersen tries bring his life story to the New York stage while battling his darkest demons. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Gethsemani; [TV-G]; Explores life at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Nelson County, one of the best-known monasteries in the world, showcasing its beauty and serenity while examining the struggles of those who live there. Produced and directed by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production, this program received a Gabriel Award from the Catholic Academy for Communications Arts Professionals.

KET: GED Connection en Espanol; #105 "Escritura organizada" [TV-G]; Experienced writers offer useful organizing techniques.

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: Made & Bottled In Kentucky; The story of the early distillers in Kentucky and the multi-million-dollar industry they spawned. Master distillers and owners, some of whose families have been in the Kentucky bourbon distilling business for generations, are interviewed at the picturesque and historic distilleries. Maker's Mark, Brown-Foreman, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Barton, Wild Turkey, and Ancient Age are among the brands featured. Produced by Charles Cowdery with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

KET: Equitrekking Adventures; #603 "Costa Rica" [TV-G]; Discover Pacific Coast beaches, fertile farmland, and lush forests of the San Carlos Valley in Costa Rica. Mixing horseback riding with tree climbing and hot air ballooning, this program captures the true spirit of adventure in Costa Rica. [High-Definition]

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #133 "Clifford Cleans His Doghouse/Baby Makes Four" [TV-Y]; When his doggy friends come over to help him get rid of all the "junk" cluttering up his doghouse, Clifford realizes that each item holds a special memory. Can he really part with any of it? Jetta is excited about her new baby brother—until she realizes that his arrival means that she will no longer be the center of attention. [High-Definition]