Wednesday 11/21/2012

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KET: WordWorld; #102 "There's an Ant in Every Giant/Chef Sheep" [TV-Y]; Ant is tired of being the smallest WordFriend, so he adds a G-I- to his tiny frame to change himself from an ant to a giant. When Pig gets a bowl stuck on his face, Sheep must take over his cooking show. [High-Definition]

KET2: Charlie Rose; #18237 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

12:30 pm

KET: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #214 "Vaz Goes Down the Tube/Cyber Puppy Problems" [TV-Y]; Vaz gets a new satellite dish with 632 channels, and suddenly all he wants to do is watch TV. Mac worries that Jetta loves her new mechanical toy dog more than she loves him. [High-Definition]

1:00

KET: GED Connection; #102 "Passing the GED Writing Test" [TV-G]; Advice on how to prepare for the GED writing test, with sample test questions.

KET2: Caillou; #308 "Caillou the Magnificent" [TV-Y]; Caillou is having trouble deciding whether to take Rexie, his kite, or his toy fire truck to school for Show and Tell. Then Rosie shows how good she is at surprising people, and he decides to take his little sister instead. Later, Grandma shows Caillou a simple magic trick, and he decides to become a magician. [High-Definition]

KETKY: One to One with Bill Goodman; #543 "Sena Jeter Naslund"; Sena Jeter Naslund, the New York Times bestselling author of Ahab's Wife, Four Spirits, and Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette, discusses her latest novel Adam & Eve. The book explores both the dark nature of fundamentalism and the brightness of true faith. Taped at the Louisville Public Library. A 2010 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

1:30

KET: Pre-GED Connection; #108 "Fiction" [TV-G]; Explores elements of fiction in short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O'Connor, and James Baldwin and the contemporary novel Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat, who reads an excerpt from the book.

KET2: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; #101 "Daniel's Birthday/Daniel's Picnic" [TV-Y]; Daniel is very excited to go to Baker Aker's Bakery with his mom to pick out a cake for his party. When they arrive home after a bumpy ride on Trolley, Daniel is disappointed to find that his cake is smushed. Daniel, Prince Wednesday, and Miss Elaina are having a picnic in front of the clock factory. When it starts to rain, the picnic is ruined, leaving them very disappointed. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Bywords; #190 "David Payne, Frank Steely"; Dr. Frank Steely and Dr. David Payne, of the Northern Kentucky University history department, speak on the topic of organized crime. A 1981 KET production. Watch Online

2:00

KET: Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas; [TV-G]; George and the Man With The Yellow Hat have a great time getting ready for Christmas. There's only one problem: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present. The Man With The Yellow Hat finds George's wish list indecipherable. And George doesn't have a clue about what to get for The Man who has everything. [High-Definition]

KET2: Katie Brown Workshop; #315 "Comfort" [TV-G]; Comfort food, including beef brisket, whole-grain potato salad, and pecan pie; soothing herbal balls; and an artistic touch for favorite photos.

KETKY: Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton; [TV-PG]; The remarkable life and lasting impact of Thomas Merton, one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. Shot mainly at Merton's Kentucky home, the Abbey of Gethsemani, the program examines Merton's life in Kentucky, the transformations he experienced, and how his influence as a writer and social critic has continued since his death in 1968. Produced by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

2:30

KET2: For Your Home; #2609 "Two Acres" [TV-G]; Vicki and gardening experts tackle the sprawling 2.3-acre lot with a rose garden, acres of lush green sod, a mini-cherry orchard, and a forest of beautiful shrubs and trees. [High-Definition]

3:00

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas!; [TV-Y]; This adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick, and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home for Christmas. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #124 "Earth and Space Science" [TV-G]; Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy.

KETKY: Rovers, Wrestlers, and Stars: The Quonset Auditorium; [TV-PG]; Chronicles Quonset Auditorium in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which served local legends and national stars in the post-WW II entertainment boom. Through oral histories, the film provides a glimpse into the lives of diverse entertainers, ranging from country, R&B, and gospel musicians to professional wrestlers whose paths intersected during a time when segregation was being challenged. [High-Definition]

3:30

KET2: Pre-GED Connection; #116 "Life Science" [TV-G]; Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems.

KETKY: Rebound: A Basketball Story; In the fall of 1980, the small town of Independence, Kentucky was rocked by a massive gas explosion at its high school. In the face of adversity, a group of young men picked up the pieces of their lives the way they knew best - by playing basketball. With no school to attend or gym to practice in, the boy's varsity basketball team realized a dream by winning the state championship. In the process, they inspired their fellow students and united the entire community. Nick Clooney narrates. [High-Definition]

4:00

KET: Arthur's Perfect Christmas; [TV-Y]; As the residents of Elwood City get ready for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and even "Baxter Day," they all want their holiday celebrations to be perfect—but just what does that mean? [High-Definition]

KET2: Clodagh's Irish Food Trails; #106 "Valentia, Co. Kerry" [TV-G]; Clodagh goes fishing in the clear waters around Valentia Island and shows a way to cook shrimp. [High-Definition]

4:30

KET2: Ciao Italia; #2222 "Antipasto Favorites/Antipasti Favoriti" [TV-G]; Mary Ann prepares chickpea meatballs, tart and refreshing marinated shrimp and cannellini beans, and pizza antipasti with clever toppings.

5:00

KET: Wild Kratts; #140 "Raptor Roundup" [TV-Y]; Martin and Chris challenge themselves to ID as many hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, and vultures as they can. But the evil endangered species chef, Gaston Gourmand has his own plan for the raptors and has been capturing them all in his quest to find the tastiest bird wing. Will the Wild Kratts team succeed in rescuing the raptors before they become Gourmand's next gourmet delicacy? [High-Definition]

KET2: Rudy Maxa's World; #105 "Bangkok, Thailand" [TV-G]; Rudy visits Bangkok's legendary food carts, the Emerald Buddha, and flower and fish markets and takes a boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Afield; #2907 [TV-G]; A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer. [High-Definition]

5:30

KET: The Electric Company; #204 "Oh Danny Boy" [TV-Y]; Hector and Danny join forces in a doubles ping pong tournament. Will they find friendship in victory? [High-Definition]

KET2: Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope; #608 "Dreamin' California's Coast - Malibu to Big" [TV-G]; Joseph and Julie celebrate their anniversary along California's romantic coast. They join up with a California Luxury Tour which begins in Southern California in their hometown of Topanga and travels to the nearby Getty Villa where they partake of the glory that was Greece and Rome. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #816 "Liberty Hall/Shaker Clocks" [TV-G]; Visits the 18th-century Frankfort home of U.S. Senator John Brown and Denby Studios in Versailles, where Shaker-style clocks are made by hand. A 2002 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

6:00

KET: BBC World News America; #17326 [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: Roundabout U; #513; Jim and Sarah meet visitors from across the country and one from Scotland who came to speak at Murray State. Sarah talks with Bobbie Smith Bryant, associate producer of a short documentary featuring a local tobacco farm in Calloway County. Plus, a new segment with Jason Lindsey who is "Hooked on Science." [High-Definition] Watch Online