Sunday 12/9/2012

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KET: Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac; #307 "Carved Frame" [TV-G]; Tommy builds a beautiful mahogany frame with hand-carved lettering. [High-Definition]

KET2: Nova; #3709 "Hunting The Edge of Space - The Ever Expanding Universe" [TV-G]; Investigates the universe's distant past — and its future — and the dark matter and dark energy that constitute the vast majority of the stuff of the universe. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Louisville's Own Ali; Filmmaker Steve Crump takes a look at the life and times of boxing hero Muhammad Ali as seen from the perspective of his hometown. Features interviews with sportswriter Dave Kindred, radio journalist Bob Edwards, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, and others. Watch Online

KET: Kentucky Collectibles; #101; Expert appraisers examine treasures including an autographed Babe Ruth baseball, a Harpers Ferry pistol, and an amazing snuff bottle collection. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: To The Manor Born; #304; A rare tropical bird nesting on the estate causes a flurry of interest by local naturalists. Audrey is unimpressed, at least until she discovers a way to turn the event to her own financial advantage.

KET2: Moyers & Company; #148 "Big Media's Power Play" [TV-G]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #105 "Ellis Wilson—So Much to Paint"; Follows the career of Kentucky native Ellis Wilson (1899-1977), an African-American artist whose passion for painting took him from his hometown of Mayfield to a successful career in New York. His work captured the daily lives of African Americans and helped open doors for many younger black artists. This update of a 2000 KET documentary includes a look at Ellis Wilson works discovered since the program's premiere. Watch Online

KET: Last of the Summer Wine; #1034 "Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder" [TV-PG]; Compo wants to impress Nora by taking up hang gliding.

KET: As Time Goes By; #102; Lionel and Jean make vague promises to keep in touch, but there is doubt as to whether they really will.

KET2: Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing; [TV-G]; The 2011 Christmas from St. Olaf celebrates the centennial performance of one of the nation's most highly acclaimed annual musical celebrations. This special showcases the artistry of St. Olaf College featuring five of its renowned choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Silas House - Visiting Author; Acclaimed Kentucky author Silas House discusses his book Eli the Good to an assembly at St. Catherine's College in Springfield, Kentucky. [High-Definition]

KET: Are You Being Served?; #166 "Christmas Cracker 1975"; The holidays are at hand, and the staff dresses up to try to boost sales.

KET: Masterpiece Classic; #4202 "Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Two" [TV-PG]; Downton is turned into a convalescent home with Thomas in charge. Meanwhile, Lavinia and Sir Richard's secret comes out, Anna tracks down Bates, and Branson seizes his chance to strike a blow for Ireland. [High-Definition]

KET2: Dolley Madison: American Experience; #2204 "Dolley Madison" [TV-G]; Style icon, extravagant hostess, humanitarian, doting mother, trusted political advisor and diplomat. These are the roles we now expect in a First Lady, roles created by President James Madison's wife, Dolley. Tony Award-winner Eve Best stars as America's "first First Lady" and Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays is James Madison. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Thomas D. Clark: In His Own Words; In interviews conducted over the last two years of his life, distinguished Kentucky historian Dr. Thomas D. Clark (1903-2005) reflects on the state's past; current issues facing the Commonwealth; and his own 70-year career as researcher, writer, teacher, and advocate. A 2005 KET production.

KET: Masterpiece Classic; #4203 "Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Three" [TV-PG]; Isobel and Cora lock horns over control of Downton's medical role, Mrs. Bird starts a soup kitchen, and Matthew and William embark on a perilous patrol behind German lines. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Sally Brown: Force of Nature; Louisville's Sally Brown is known for her worldwide support and activity on behalf of the environment and historic preservation. Narrated by Joanne Woodward, this 2006 KET production explores her life and work through interviews with Brown herself as well as family members, friends, and national political figures. Watch Online

KET2: European Christmas Markets; [TV-G]; Travel through the cities and towns in Germany, France, and Switzerland to learn history, see major sights, and visit charming markets. The Kingston Trio provides special folk arrangements of traditional Christmas carols. [High-Definition]

KET: Globe Trekker; #1112 "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Scandinavia" [TV-RE]; Merrilees Parker begins her travels at a Viking festival, learns how to smoke herring in a Swedish village, assists with the smorgasbord at the Midsummer Festival, prepares moose with Lars Backman, and cooks with the Sami people at the Arctic Circle.

KET2: This Is America & The World; #1610 "Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Ph.D." [TV-G]

KETKY: Bluegrass and Backroads; #919; Highlights include Old Kentucky Chocolates, Rustic Furniture, Coal Mining Museum, and the Owensboro BBQ Festival. [High-Definition]

KET2: bookclub@ket; #510 "Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History"; Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss John Egerton's Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History, which explores all facets of Southern cuisine through descriptions of more than 150 restaurants in 24 states, 160 recipes, and the history that ties them all together. A 2003 KET production. Watch Online

KETKY: Kentucky Time Capsule; #101 "A Dream Come True" [TV-G]; A look at the history of Jenkins—a town built from scratch during the Kentucky coal boom—as reflected in an amazing cache of photographs taken more than 80 years ago. Watch Online

KET2: Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing; [TV-G]; The 2011 Christmas from St. Olaf celebrates the centennial performance of one of the nation's most highly acclaimed annual musical celebrations. This special showcases the artistry of St. Olaf College featuring five of its renowned choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #105 "Ellis Wilson—So Much to Paint"; Follows the career of Kentucky native Ellis Wilson (1899-1977), an African-American artist whose passion for painting took him from his hometown of Mayfield to a successful career in New York. His work captured the daily lives of African Americans and helped open doors for many younger black artists. This update of a 2000 KET documentary includes a look at Ellis Wilson works discovered since the program's premiere. Watch Online