Friday 12/14/2012

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KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #414 "Shrimp a la Cart" [TV-Y]; Ruff thinks his "Crustationery" is a great idea. Customers will write letters on crustaceans, which will then be delivered across the Atlantic Ocean by racecar. The service will be a huge success... if you don't mind writing letters on crabs, shrimp, and lobsters. To kick-off his new business venture, Ruff sends Talia out to become a deckhand on a shrimp boat, while Bethany, Brian, and Isaac learn how to drive racecars. [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

KET2: Cyberchase; #705 "Father's Day" [TV-Y]; It's the annual Father's Day Parade in Tikiville, and Creech's father, Max (Matthew Broderick), is this year's Cyberdad of the Year. Max was once a schoolmate of Hacker's - and continually bested Hacker in all of their endeavors. Hacker has decided it's time to get even. Using secret codes and a band of bad guys, he rolls into action, cleverly changing the code each step of the way to keep those "earthbrats" from catching on. Will Hacker succeed in spoiling Father's Day and embarrassing Max? Or will our heroes figure out the pattern to his codes in time to stop him? [High-Definition]

KET2: Kentucky Collectibles; #102; Expert appraisers examine treasures including pottery from Newcomb College, a 1946 Martin Guitar, and some of the rarest marbles in the world. [High-Definition] Watch Online

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

KET: Comment on Kentucky; #3907; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Linda Blackford, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Joe Gerth, political writer, Louisville Courier-Journal; and Amanda VanBenschoten, reporter, The Kentucky Enquirer. A KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Doc Martin; #505 "Remember Me" [TV-PG]; PC Joe Penhale has an unexpected visitor in the shape of his ex-wife Maggie. Joe takes her to Large's restaurant, where fellow diner Martin quickly spots that Maggie is showing symptoms of amnesia. Louisa's mother Eleanor catches up with her old school friend Paul, a local fisherman, who takes her out on a date. Morwenna arrives at the surgery with an injured foot. PC Penhale warns Martin and Louisa that if they do not register a name for their baby soon, the state will be forced to step in. [High-Definition]

KETKY: My Kentucky Home; #105 "Grayson County"; Marking 200 years plus, share the excitement of a county that celebrates with the Honey Fest, Community Days, and an old fashion County Fair. Meet Allen Hemberger, who worked on Avatar and King Kong, as well as Kevin Mudd, organizer for the nationally known Fiddler's Contest, along with a host of others who exemplify the moral fiber of Grayson County.

KET2: Movie Classics; #1054 "Soldier in the Rain" [TV-PG]; An Army supply sergeant's tragic hero is a portly master sergeant who knows his way around. Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, and Tuesday Weld star. (1963)

KETKY: Deep Down; Two eastern Kentucky neighbors are at odds in a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. [High-Definition]

KET: Great Performances; #3803 "Magical Mystery Tour Revisited" [TV-PG]; Chronicles the behind-the-scenes story on the making of the film and provides context for "the summer of love" era that set the scene for its production. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection; #102 "Big Lever" [TV-G]; In 1978 Richard Nixon chose Letcher County, Ky., for his first public appearance since resigning the presidency. Priceless footage of his visit introduces this incisive and sometimes hilarious look at the engines that drive American politics. The film explores the machinations of party politics in this rural and staunchly Republican county.

KET2: Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa; #408 "Alpine Christmas" [TV-G]; Rudy begins his tour with the magical atmosphere of Zurich, with its glittering trees and festive music. He veers off the beaten path to the medieval town of Bremgarten for a visit with St. Nicholas. Finally, Rudy discovers a winter paradise in glamorous St. Moritz, the famous ski resort with the "dry, sparkling champagne climate." Also, tips on Christmas ornaments and winter sports.

KET: Great Performances; #3804 "The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour" [TV-PG]; The 1967 film is a showcase for six classic tracks including "I Am the Walrus," "The Fool on the Hill," and "Your Mother Should Know" and features John, Paul, George and Ringo as themselves. On the coach, they're joined for a series of episodic misadventures by a cast of eccentric characters. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Jubilee - Summertime Blues; #1505 "Alias Jones/Bryant-Stevens Band"; Up-and-coming Kentucky blues band Alias Jones presents a new take on the blues and singer Dana Bryant and acoustic and slide guitarist Cole Prior Stevens join forces in performances recorded at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. A 2011 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: WoodSongs; #1105 "Masters of the Acoustic Guitar featuring Laurence Juber, Pete Huttlinger & Macyn Taylor" [TV-G]; Grammy-winning guitarist Laurence Juber, acoustic guitar player Pete Huttlinger, and 17 year-old guitarist Macyn Taylor perform.

KETKY: Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers; #120 "Films by Josh Flowers and Kip McGinnis"; Josh Flowers, a filmmaker from Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, produced Bubbly. Two extremely negative people are invited to a birthday party, which they both reluctantly agree to attend. Once at the party, annoyed by everyone else's "bubbly" behavior, they find that they are meant for each other. Also featured is a biographical film produced by Kip McGinnis, highlighting artist Bettye Brookfield from Kentucky's Saint Catherine College. [High-Definition] Watch Online