Tuesday 10/23/2012

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KET: Workplace Essential Skills; #114 "Supplying Information: Directions, Forms, and Charts" [TV-G]; Advice and practice exercises for developing accuracy and completeness. Watch Online

KETKY: Kentucky Tonight; #1942 "4th Congressional District"; A discussion with candidates in the 4th Congressional District race. Scheduled guests are: William R. "Bill" Adkins, Democratic Party, and Former Lewis County Judge/Executive Thomas Massie, Republican Party. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: MotorWeek; #3207 "Acura RDX" [TV-G]; Road tests of the 2013 Acura RDX and the 2013 RAM 1500. [High-Definition]

KET2: Antiques Roadshow; #1119 "Milwaukee (Part 3)" [TV-PG]; A Persian rug the owner used to cover furniture in the rain; a stained glass figurine originally commissioned for the owner of horse racing legend Dan Patch; and two milestone game baseballs autographed by Milwaukee Braves legend Warren Spahn. [High-Definition]

KETKY: The National Parks: America's Best Idea; #103 "The Empire of Grandeur (1915-1919)" [TV-G]; In John Muir's absence, a new leader steps forward on behalf of America's remaining pristine places; a new federal agency is created to protect the parks; and in Arizona, a fight breaks out over the fate of the grandest canyon on earth. [High-Definition]

KET: Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick; #1225 "Stephen Mitchell - The Second Book of the Tao (Philosopher)" [TV-G]; With his latest work, The Second Book of the Tao, Stephen Mitchell brings ancient eastern wisdom to a modern western world to show us what it means to live in harmony with the way things are today.

KET2: Race 2012; [TV-PG]; America's increasingly complex racial landscape is examined through the lens of the 2012 election. With a frank, behind-the-scenes approach, the documentary navigates the high-stakes world of racial pollsters, strategists, spin doctors, and candidates as they compete for voters of many ethnic and racial groups. [High-Definition]

KET: Los Niños en Su Casa; #6050 "Recuento Semanal (Mantener Seguro Cuando Viaja En Auto)" [TV-G]; [High-Definition]

KET: Abraham and Mary Lincoln, a House Divided: American Experience; #103 "Shattered" [TV-PG]; The Lincolns arrive in Washington with Abraham's ability to lead in question and Mary's sympathies suspected, and then tragedy strikes with the death of their son, Willie. [High-Definition]

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: Heart of the Hills—The Story of Mountain Music; Explores the indigenous music of Kentucky's mountains through interviews and recordings featuring Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynn, J.D. Crowe, Grandpa Jones, Bill Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Wynonna, and Dr. Ralph Stanley. Produced by Michael White with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

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: 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: James Still's River of Earth; [TV-G]; A portrait of one of Kentucky's most distinguished and honored writers, an Alabama native who lived and worked in Knott County from 1931 until his death in the spring of 2001. Regarded as the dean of Appalachian literature, Still wrote the novel River of Earth as well as short stories, children's books, collections of mountain lore and sayings, and poetry. A 1997 KET production.

KET: P. Allen Smith's Garden Home; #1007 "Art and the Garden" [TV-G]; In New York, artist and writer Robert Dash talking about the Madoo Conservancy; sculptor and master stone carver Simon Vierty, whose work is often garden sculpture; the renowned Longhouse Reserve; and Chef Cassidee Dabney and Allen make a garden pepper marmalade. [High-Definition]

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: Kentucky's Greenside; #105 "Mother Ann Lee Hydro Electric Station"; Take a trip to the Mother Ann Lee Hydro Power Station on the Kentucky River and find outhow three guys are supplying power to over 1000 people. [High-Definition]

KET: Sew It All; #404 "Applique Away, Debra Immergut & Nicole Blum" [TV-G]; Learn reverse applique techniques and make a stylish skirt in this episode. [High-Definition]

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #134 "Jetta's Tall Tale/The Big Fetch" [TV-Y]; Jealous of the fuss everyone makes over Clifford, Jetta claims to have an extra-large pet of her own: a huge parrot named Lulu. But she realizes the perils of lying as her story gets her into a bigger and bigger mess. Vaz has a new job as a paperboy, and Cleo volunteers to help him get the papers onto people's porches. Vaz gives her treats in gratitude, and soon the treats become more important to Cleo than the helping. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Roundabout U; #509; Carter and Clark catch up with Michael Martin and Madeline Hart to find out more about All Campus Sing. Plus, the 31st annual Mr. MSU pageant, Jim and Sarah show off a few of their dance moves, and Erik Stolhankse talks about his career. [High-Definition] Watch Online