Friday 11/16/2012

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KET: GED Connection; #108 "Grammar and Usage" [TV-G]; Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

KETKY: Jubilee; #1609 "Ryan Cavanaugh & No Mans Land/Hazel Johnson Band"; Two distinctive groups, bluegrass/jazz players Ryan Cavanagh & No Mans Land and the old-time-inspired Hazel Johnson Band perform at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: 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

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: 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

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: 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]

KETKY: The Haunting Tradition; Retells tales of the supernatural—hauntings, strange noises, and apparitions—passed on through generations of Western Kentucky storytellers. A 1993 KET production. Watch Online

KET: Masterpiece Classic; #4102 "Downton Abbey (Part 2)" [TV-PG]; Mary entertains three suitors, including a Turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith, and Elizabeth McGovern. [High-Definition]

KET2: Nature; #3004 "An Original DUCKumentary" [TV-PG]; The story follows a wood duck family and discovers how a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, and come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Bourbon and Kentucky: A History Distilled; [TV-G]; A look at the origins and growth of the bourbon business in Kentucky. Visits to several distilleries explore how and why bourbon was first distilled, how it is manufactured, and why it became so identified with Kentucky. Produced by historian Kent Masterson Brown with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

KET2: Nova; #3915 "Ultimate Mars Challenge" [TV-G]; With inside access to the massive team of scientists and engineers responsible for Curiosity's on-the-ground experiments, Nova will be there for the exhilarating moments after the rover's landing on Mars - and for the spectacular discoveries to come. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Take on the South; #102 "What was the Most Influential Southern Novel of the 20th Century?" [TV-G]; Opposing perspectives on which southern writer and novel was most influential in the 20th century from Trudier Harris, distinguished professor, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Dr. Noel Polk, professor emeritus, Mississippi State University. [High-Definition]

KET: Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America; #102 "Cheap and Popular Pictures" [TV-G]; Investigates the process of lithography, what makes a good print, and the passion of contemporary collectors who seek out the many Currier & Ives prints still in circulation.

KET2: Nova scienceNOW; #606 "What Will The Future Be Like?" [TV-PG]; David Pogue investigates which technologies are likely to transform your daily life. What will it mean to us as humans if we become even more entrenched in a 24/7 digital world? [High-Definition]

KETKY: Distinguished Kentuckian; #118 "Rufus B. Atwood" [TV-G]; Rufus B. Atwood served as president of Kentucky State College (now university) from 1929 to 1962. While improving educational opportunities for African Americans and bringing full accreditation to the college, he also led the battle for desegregated education in Kentucky in the 1940s. A 1976 KET production. Watch Online

KET: DanceSense; #110 "Tap and Percussive Dance"; Looks at the classic tap form, its roots in jazz and blues, and other percussive dance forms such as flamenco and clogging. Watch Online

KET: Roundabout U; #512; Jim and Sarah meet up with Racer Alumni who have all found work at Purdue University. They talk to communication and marketing professionals about the importance of marketing and social media. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #211 "Cleo Gets a Cone/A Job Well Read" [TV-Y]; Clifford and his friends see another dog wearing a cone collar and assume that her inability to stop scratching is a "weakness of character." Then Cleo is forced to walk a mile in her cone—and learns a lesson in compassion. Jetta has her hands full while watching her energetic baby brother, Cosmo, but finally hits on a way to keep his attention: reading to him. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #404 "Julius Friedman: Picture This"; A profile of Louisville graphic designer and photographer Julius Friedman explores his extensive body of work, including innovative posters for non-profit organizations, and shows him at work on current projects. [High-Definition] Watch Online