Wednesday 10/24/2012

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KET: GED Connection; #101 "Orientation" [TV-G]; An overview of the GED test and how this series and its accompanying workbooks and online lessons can help adults prepare.

KETKY: In Performance at the Governor's Mansion; #503 "Madisonville"; A concert from the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville spotlights Western Kentucky talent: the Murray State University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dennis Johnson; vocalist Janet Cunningham; a choral group from the Governor's School for the Arts; and nationally known flutist Jim Walker, originally from Muhlenberg County. A 1997 KET production.

KET: Bluegrass and Backroads; #912; Visit Valkyre Stud, a Kentucky horse farm; watch wood turner Richard Adams; take a look at Western Kentucky University School of Broadcasting; and visit Trunnells Market, a Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Market. [High-Definition]

KET2: Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go to War; [TV-PG]; The documentary tells the inside story of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its three central characters - John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and Nikita Khrushchev. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Our Kentucky; See the Commonwealth as you have never seen it before. Explore Kentucky's scenic and natural beauty in high-definition. A 2009 KET production.

KET: 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

KET2: Frontline; #3021 "Climate of Doubt" [TV-RE]; A look at the organizations that fought the scientific establishment, environmental groups, and lawmakers to shift the direction of debate on climate issues and redefined the politics of global warming. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Beyond the Border; [TV-PG]; Over the past decade, Latinos have migrated to Kentucky seeking jobs in the tobacco, manufacturing, and horse racing industries. After leaving their parents and sisters in Mexico, four sons of the Ayala family work to overcome cultural, class, and language barriers in Kentucky. Produced by Eren McGinnis with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

KET: Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go to War; [TV-PG]; The documentary tells the inside story of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its three central characters - John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and Nikita Khrushchev. [High-Definition]

KET2: Secrets of the Dead; #1201 "The Man Who Saved The World" [TV-PG]; Follow the drama and debate the B-59 Soviet submarine during the critical point in the Cold War. The story of what happened that fateful day remained hidden for decades, only emerging in Russia in recent years. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Burgoo! Legendary Stew of the South; [TV-G]; Explores the Kentucky origins and modern chefs of this unique concoction.

KET: Richard Bangs' South America: Quest for Wonder; [TV-G]; Richard Bangs visits Iguacu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, remote Easter Island, the architectural ruins of Machu Picchu, and the biologically diverse Galapagos Islands. [High-Definition]

KET2: History Detectives; #902 [TV-PG]; Wes Cowan decodes the message and strategy behind a U.S. World War II propaganda leaflet. Researching a family heirloom, a watercolor, leads Gwen Wright to Tiffany stained glass, and opportunity for early 20th century women. And a touching eulogy unites a nephew and a son of two American soldiers who fought in the Spanish Civil War. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Distinguished Kentuckian; #115 "Barry Bingham Sr." [TV-G]; A profile of Barry Bingham Sr., patriarch of the family that dominated local media in Louisville for several decades. The Binghams owned the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times newspapers as well as WHAS radio and television. A 1975 KET production. Watch Online

KET: Woodsmith Shop; #604 "Modular Wine Server" [TV-G]; The modular design of this wine server makes it easy to build. Plus, the Woodsmith editors show you how easy it is to customize your own unique setup. [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: 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: Kentucky Health; #704 "Pikeville Medical Center"; The man responsible for the growth of the Pikeville Medical Center says he'd like it to become the Mayo Clinic of the South. Watch Online

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #135 "Potluck Party Pooper/The Best Gift" [TV-Y]; Mr. Bleakman tells the Howards he won't be attending their party because he'd rather stay home and do his usual Saturday routine. Emily Elizabeth, Clifford, and their friends are determined to convince him to try something new and come to the party. Emily thinks she's come up with the perfect gift for her mother's birthday, but Jetta's criticism makes her doubt herself. [High-Definition]

KETKY: All Aboard: Kentucky and the American Railroads; #103 "The Pullman Sleeper: Last Voyage of the Towering Pine"; The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, promoted by President Abraham Lincoln, opened the door to regular overnight travel by rail. A young entrepreneur, named George M. Pullman, saw the opportunity to exercise the great American traits of ingenuity and enterprise. Pullman's interest in converting day coaches to private sleeping accommodations at night, created an industry that would flourish for more than a century, build an entire American city, and help overcome racial barriers. [High-Definition]