Thursday 11/15/2012

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4:00 pm EST

KET: Arthur; #1403 "Nicked by a Name/The Play's the Thing" [TV-Y]; There is a virus spreading through Lakewood Elementary! It changes the way everyone acts and how they treat each other - it's the new nicknames! Can Brain stop the virus he created or will everyone be mean to each other forever? The playground has been quiet lately - too quiet - and the Tough Customers don't like it one bit. All the rest of the kids seem more interested in electronics than in good old-fashioned fun! [High-Definition]

KET2: My Generation; #3016 "Tell Your Story" [TV-G]; Music icon Barry Manilow narrates his life as a Las Vegas showman and health advocate, comedy writers Dave Barry and Alan Zwiebel share their secret to good story-telling, and a unique artist unmasks and preserves the powerful stories of Holocaust survivors. [High-Definition]

KETKY: From This Valley; Author and outdoorsman Gurney Norman explores Eastern Kentucky's Big Sandy region, including its trails, its people, its history, and its rich literary heritage. A 1989 KET production. Watch Online

4:30

KET: WordGirl; #408 "Have Snob, Will Travel/Tobey's Playground Calamity" [TV-Y7]; Unable to choose the most valuable items to steal, The Butcher kidnaps Reginald the jeweler and uses him for his knowledge of fine artifacts. Ms. Davis holds a recycling fundraiser contest to raise money for a new playground, which was destroyed by villains over the weekend. [High-Definition]

KET2: Living Smart; #306 "Tackling Povery and Empowering Women" [TV-PG]; A witness to the affects of poverty, Iraq War veteran Elizabeth Vallette gives an eye-opening account about how instability in other parts of the world affects us in the United States and what we can do about it. This program especially benefits women, who have vastly less access to education than men. By introducing us to microfinance, Vallette offers an easy way for Americans to become involved in combating poverty and helping others become self-sufficient.

5:00

KET: Wild Kratts; #132 "Flight of the Pollinators" [TV-Y]; When a miniaturized Chris gets covered with pollen and ends up sticking to a bee, he's off into the remarkable world of the pollinators. Martin, Aviva, and the rest of the creature explorers must find Chris in an adventure that uncovers the amazing delivery system of plants and their animal partners. They learn that plants use animals to help them make their seeds through a process called pollination. [High-Definition]

KET2: The Piano Guy; #1208 [TV-G]; How to play Henry Mancini's "Days Of Wine And Roses" and the signature lick from "The Addams Family Theme." Featured guests include Jack Widner, Karl Propst, and Lori Mechem. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Collectibles; #104; Expert appraisers examine treasures including a baseball signed by several Hall of Famers, a watch fob known as "The Rock," and an Italian Revival Lamp worth a lot more than the purchase price of $25. [High-Definition] Watch Online

5:30

KET: The Electric Company; #124 "Electric Accompany" [TV-Y]; Annie hypnotizes Keith to sing an annoying jingle. The Electric Company needs to cure Keith in time for him to perform the song he wrote for his dad's birthday. [High-Definition]

KET2: Tracks Ahead; #804 "Saxony Narrow Gauge Railways" [TV-G]; Visit the German state of Saxony to see narrow gauge steam line; enjoy a large Lionel club layout in Levittown, New York; visit a combination freight and passenger railroad in Pennsylvania; and visit a 7' inch gauge steam line in Pennsylvania. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #812 "Strickler's Stained Glass/Artist Erika Kaiser/Kentucky Down Under" [TV-G]; A small firm in Auburn that carries on a time-honored tradition of making stained glass, an Austrian-born painter who has become a prominent neo-primitive artist, and a family-run park that offers both cave tours and animals and culture from the Australian Outback. A 2002 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

6:00

KET: BBC World News America; #17320 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #405 "Ruff's Just Fueling Around" [TV-Y]; Blossom has organized her own FETCH challenge: Two teams of FETCHers will compete in a 50-mile race, and the team that emits the least amount of CO2 wins. Unfortunately, neither Ruff nor Blossom can enjoy the race because they're handcuffed to each other for the entire episode! [High-Definition]

KETKY: One to One with Bill Goodman; #740 "Andy Barr"; Bill sits down with Andy Barr, newly elected Republican congressman for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

6:30

KET: Nightly Business Report; #31359 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Cyberchase; #209 "Double Trouble" [TV-Y]; Hacker invades Shangri-La, imprisons Master Pi, and goes looking for the Good Vibration—the source of peace and happiness on the cybersite—just as the kids and Digit arrive to try to stop him. [High-Definition]

KETKY: bookclub@ket; #602 "Thomas D. Clark of Kentucky"; Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Thomas D. Clark of Kentucky: An Uncommon Life in the Commonwealth, an essay collection celebrating the Kentucky historian's life and career, written by Clark's friends and colleagues and edited by John E. Kleber. A KET production. Watch Online

7:00

KET: PBS NewsHour; #10499 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Equitrekking Adventures; #606 "Belize" [TV-G]; Visit the Cayo and Mountain Pine Ridge Districts of Belize and explore Maya sites and caves and a variety of jungle lodges. Darley rides a few of the 100 horses at Banana Bank Lodge, a farm and ranch near the capitol city of Belmopan. [High-Definition]

KETKY: 75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back; Bill Goodman sits down with Nick Nicholson, current president and CEO of Keeneland, the thoroughbred racecourse located in Lexington, Kentucky, and former presidents James E. "Ted" Bassett III and William C. "Bill" Greely, on the eve of Keeneland's 75th anniversary. A 2011 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

7:30

KET2: Louisville Life; #403 "Rachel Helson/The Event Company/Lou Tate and the Hill Sisters/Marlene Gordon/Just Creations" [TV-G]; Native Louisvillian, author, and Tony-Award nominated producer Rachel Helson discusses what has driven her to succeed at 20 years of age; a visit to The Event Company, a local company producing national events; honoring Lou Tate (nationally-acclaimed textile weaver) and the Hill Sisters (of "Happy Birthday to You" fame) near the Little Loomhouse; an interview with Marlene Gordon, executive director of Louisville's Coalition for the Homeless; and a visit to Just Creations, a unique store that assists low-income craftspeople around the world by selling their products. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

8:00

KET: Antiques Roadshow; #1619 "Cats & Dogs" [TV-G]; Whether it's a ceramic dog or a painted cat, this special is chock full of appraisals featuring felines and canines. Take a look at an original Hush Puppy mascot, dog portraits, and one "naughty cat" bronze. [High-Definition]

KET2: The This Old House Hour; #1107 [TV-G]; Replacing the existing concrete front walk, modifications on the replacement windows, using a shower waterproofing system, and paint prep begins. Also, installing a new kitchen sink and faucet. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Afield; #2906 [TV-G]; A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer. [High-Definition]

8:30

KETKY: Bluegrass and Backroads; #915; Homegrown Press, metal furniture at Phoenix Creative, Louisville Stoneware, and the Kentucky Railway Museum are featured. [High-Definition]

9:00

KET: Doc Martin; #501 "Preserve The Romance" [TV-PG]; Martin finds his return to London delayed by the birth of his son, and then again by some sad news. Meanwhile he begins to have serious doubts about the competency of the new doctor after she misdiagnoses a patient and dishes out prescriptions for totally inappropriate drugs. [High-Definition]

KET2: Masterpiece Classic; #4229 "Upstairs Downstairs, Series 2 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow" [TV-14]; On the eve of war, Beryl and Harry face a race against time to get married. Meanwhile, Mr. Pritchard makes a decision that throws the running of 165 into chaos, until an old friend lends a helping hand. As Lady Agnes returns to London, a dark discovery has explosive consequences for all inside Eaton Place and changes the landscape forever. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Churchill Downs: From Start to Photo Finish; A pictorial history of the world-famous race track in Louisville, including famous horses and riders, great African-American jockeys, a look at how thoroughbred racing has changed over the years, and the evolution of the Kentucky Derby into the world's most famous horse race. A KET production.

10:00

KET: First Face: The Buck Starts Here; [TV-G]; Considers the circumstances leading to the creation of Gilberts Stuart's most famous portrait of George Washington. The film is structured around a historical recreation of the Washington portrait, followed by a series of attempt to "finish" the famously unfinished image.

KET2: Pioneers of Television; #104 "Game Shows" [TV-G]; Traces one of broadcasting's most resilient genres from its beginnings in radio through its heyday in the late 1960s. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Olmsted in Louisville; Renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted is best known for designing New York's Central Park. But his last achievement was the design of Louisville's elaborately beautiful city park system. A 2000 KET production. Watch Online