Monday 10/29/2012

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Midnight EDT

KET: European Journal; #3043 [TV-RE]

KET2: Masterpiece Classic; #4227 "Upstairs Downstairs, Series 2 - All The Things You Are" [TV-PG]; Harry takes up boxing to impress Beryl. Upstairs, as Lady Agnes and Sir Hallam drift further apart, she is reacquainted with someone who shows her an exciting world away from 165 Eaton Place. Sir Hallam makes a dangerous decision. [High-Definition]

KETKY: News Quiz; #2807 [TV-G]; [High-Definition] Watch Online

12:15 am Monday, October 29

KETKY: DanceSense; #107 "Ballet"; Explores dance as a means of creative expression—focusing on the history, vocabulary, and style of ballet—as well as the viewer's role in responding to and appreciating a dance performance. Watch Online

12:30

KET: Scully/The World Show; #1527 "Gore Vidal : In Memoriam (Part I of II)" [TV-G]; In this Memoriam edition, a look back at Bob's interview with Gore Vidal, acclaimed essayist, novelist, and tart-tongued political commentator.

KETKY: From the Ground Up; #103 "Architecture of Religion"; A survey of religious structures in Kentucky, from log churches to grand cathedrals. A 1991 KET production. Watch Online

1:00

KET: Theater Talk; #518 "Kevin Spacey On Richard III" [TV-G]; Kevin Spacey talks about his portrayal of Richard III in the acclaimed production, now at BAM.

KET2: Broadway: The American Musical; #104 "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (1943-1960)" [TV-PG]; The new partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II changes the face of Broadway forever, beginning with the record-breaking Oklahoma! in 1943. Carousel and South Pacific set a new standard in which story is all-important, and South Pacific, with its theme of challenging racial bigotry, goes on to win a Pulitzer Prize. In On the Town, an exuberant team of novices—Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Jerome Robbins—captures the energy, humor, and pathos of New York City during World War II. Irving Berlin triumphs again with Annie Get Your Gun, introducing the unofficial musical theater anthem "There's No Business Like Show Business." And in shows like Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and Kiss Me, Kate, sophisticated adaptations of literary material prevail. [High-Definition]

KETKY: The Civil War in Kentucky; Chronicles Kentucky's role in the Civil War from 1861 until the Confederate retreat from the state in October 1862. Watch Online

1:30

KET: Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman; #312 "Education Special Part 2: Transformational Leaders" [TV-G]; Experts discuss the role that school principals and other leaders play in improving school performance.

2:00

KET: Islands of Britain; #101 "The North" [TV-PG]; Exploring the remote Scottish islands, Clunes begins his journey on Muckle Flugga, the most northerly outpost of the British Isles. He visits Forvik and Unst in the Shetlands; the Outer Hebrides; and Barra, the westernmost inhabited island in Britain. [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]

2:30

KETKY: Call to War; Kentucky actor Matt Long introduces the contrasting true stories of two young Kentuckians in the Civil War. William Horsfall left his Newport home and went on to become the youngest Congressional Medal of Honor winner in history at the age of 14. But 15-year-old Asa Lewis from Barren County left the army to go home and harvest crops to feed his starving family, only to be court-martialed upon his return and then executed. Produced by Dorian Walker of Bowling Green with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

3:00

KET: Designing Healthy Communities; #104 "Searching for Shangri-La" [TV-G]; Dr. Jackson searches past and present America for healthy, sustainable communities of all sizes that can serve as models for the rest of the nation. [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: 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]

4:00

KET: GED Connection en Español; #106 "Estilo de escritura y selección de palabras" [TV-G]; Purpose and audience affect how authors compose various kinds of written pieces.

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: The Spirituals; [TV-PG]; Slaves created the spiritual, a musical form built on African roots and biblical texts, for deliverance and for communication. The American Spiritual Ensemble, founded by University of Kentucky professor Everett McCorvey, honors the painful history of this American art form while introducing its message of hope to contemporary audiences around the world. Produced by Eren McGinnis and Ari Palos with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

4:30

KET: Equitrekking Adventures; #604 "Kentucky" [TV-G]; In Kentucky, discover wildflowers, a historic mill site, and rolling green hills on the trails at Shaker Village on horseback. Viewers learn about Kentucky's agricultural past as Darley rides smooth Tennessee Walking horses with a local resident, who is proud of her multi-generational farm and its heritage. Next, travel the trails at Land Between the Lakes and Barren River State Park in Western Kentucky. In Lexington, join Darley to see diverse breeds at the Kentucky Horse Park and attend a fast-paced, world-class equestrian competition, the Rolex Three Day Event. Next, visit a Thoroughbred rehabilitation center, where horses from the racetrack can find new homes. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Dialogue On Public Issues 2012 Election Special; This special from Campbellsville University features representatives from the Romney and Obama camps as well as commentary by former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson. [High-Definition]

5:00

KET: Wai Lana Yoga; #604 "Stay Cool" [TV-G]

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #138 "Topsy-Turvy Day/Clifford's Charm School" [TV-Y]; Jetta and Emily trade dogs for the island's annual Topsy-Turvy Day, and Jetta ends up learning a lesson about being bossy. Cleo and Mac try to teach Clifford some special "fancy" manners for the party Mrs. Bleakman is giving for her book club members, but in the end Clifford saves the day by just being himself. [High-Definition]

5:30

KET: Body Electric; #1726 "Tallahassee, FL" [TV-G]

KET2: Wild Kratts; #131 "Masked Bandits" [TV-Y]; As they prepare for a creature costume party, the Wild Kratts team begins to notice all sorts of strange things happening in the Tortuga HQ. Jimmy is sure there is a ghost or monster living with them, but the Kratt brothers are convinced it's some kind of creature. They discover that certain animals gravitate towards human habitation because it provides food and protection from predators. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Dialogue On Public Issues 2012 Election Special; This special from Campbellsville University features representatives from the Romney and Obama camps as well as commentary by former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson. [High-Definition]

6:00

KET: Arthur; #312 "What Scared Sue Ellen?/Clarissa Is Cracked" [TV-Y]; Sue Ellen, who's not afraid of much, hears a really scary howling noise in the woods and tries to get the gang to help her investigate. Grandma Thora lends D.W. an antique porcelain doll for a week. [High-Definition]

KET2: Newsline; #3211 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #403 "Tin Can Buddha: Shades of Blue"; Tin Can Buddha (Mitch Ivanoff, Rodney Hatfield, and Lee Carroll) is joined by Caroline Dahl, Harry Pickens, Gail Wynters and other Kentucky performers in a blues- and piano-focused concert recorded at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. A 2011 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online