Sunday 12/30/2012

6:00 pm EST

KET

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac

#310 "Demilune Table" [TV-G]

Tommy builds a classic Demilune table with a stunning antique looking veneer belt. [High-Definition]

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Nova

#3711 "Building the Great Cathedrals" [TV-G]

Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. But how did medieval builders reach such spectacular heights? Teams perform hands-on experiments to investigate and reveal the architectural secrets that the cathedral builders used to erect their soaring, glass-filled walls. This program reveals the hidden formulas, drawn from the pages of the Bible itself, that drove medieval builders ever upward. [High-Definition]

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Ted Bassett: A Kentucky Gentleman

Discover the extraordinary life of the longtime Keeneland Race Course executive Ted Bassett, a native Kentuckian who was a decorated World War II marine and former head of the state police. Through interviews with friends, colleagues, and contemporaries a picture emerges of a humble, self-effacing man who, believing in service to others, achieved great things. [High-Definition] Watch Online

6:30

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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

6:58

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To The Manor Born

#307

When Richard's business crisis forces him to sell Grantleigh Estate, he is distraught. In the meantime, an unexpected legacy has left Audrey with the funds to buy back the Manor.

6:59

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To The Manor Born

#307

When Richard's business crisis forces him to sell Grantleigh Estate, he is distraught. In the meantime, an unexpected legacy has left Audrey with the funds to buy back the Manor.

6:59

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To The Manor Born

#307

When Richard's business crisis forces him to sell Grantleigh Estate, he is distraught. In the meantime, an unexpected legacy has left Audrey with the funds to buy back the Manor.

7:00

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Moyers & Company

#151 "Rewriting The Story of America" [TV-G]

[High-Definition]

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Kentucky Muse

#201 "Fire and Motion"

The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate, automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists.

7:00

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Kentucky Muse

#201 "Fire and Motion"

The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate, automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists.

7:29

KET

Last of the Summer Wine

#1037 "Car and Garter" [TV-PG]

After meeting car enthusiast Wesley, Compo volunteers to test drive his car, in order to impress Nora Batty.

7:29

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Last of the Summer Wine

#1037 "Car and Garter" [TV-PG]

After meeting car enthusiast Wesley, Compo volunteers to test drive his car, in order to impress Nora Batty.

7:30

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Last of the Summer Wine

#1037 "Car and Garter" [TV-PG]

After meeting car enthusiast Wesley, Compo volunteers to test drive his car, in order to impress Nora Batty.

8:00

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Searchlight Serenade: Big Bands in the WWII Japanese American Incarceration Camps

[TV-G]

The stories of Japanese Americans - big band trumpet players, saxophonists, singers - who created a soulful escape for themselves and their fellow prisoners in incarceration camps during World War II. [High-Definition]

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Composer at Work: Lorne Dechtenberg

Composer Lorne Dechtenberg, a music student at the University of Kentucky, shares his insight and passion for music as he completes his work, Honeymoon Symphony. This film follows Dechtenberg's creative process from writing to rehearsal to performance. [High-Definition] Watch Online

8:00

KET

As Time Goes By

#105

Angry at Lionel, Jean encourages the attentions of his agent, Alistair.

8:00

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As Time Goes By

#105

Angry at Lionel, Jean encourages the attentions of his agent, Alistair.

8:01

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As Time Goes By

#105

Angry at Lionel, Jean encourages the attentions of his agent, Alistair.

8:28

KET

Are You Being Served?

#169 "Christmas 1981"

On the occasion of Old Mr. Grace's 90th birthday, his employees decide to make him a coat of arms, which necessitates tracing his family roots.

8:29

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Are You Being Served?

#169 "Christmas 1981"

On the occasion of Old Mr. Grace's 90th birthday, his employees decide to make him a coat of arms, which necessitates tracing his family roots.

9:00

KET

Masterpiece Classic

#4207 "Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Seven" [TV-PG]

In the finale, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas. [High-Definition]

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Pioneers of Television

#202 "Westerns" [TV-G]

Fess Parker, who portrayed Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, and James Garner, star of Maverick, tell their stories, and Linda Evans recalls how two strong female characters emerged in The Big Valley. This episode also examines the success of Robert Conrad in The Wild Wild West, the popularity of Bonanza and the creation of the classic series Gunsmoke with James Arness - one of the longest-running television series of all time. [High-Definition]

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Crafting Tradition

Pioneer families made baskets, fishing nets, quilts, brooms, and furniture by hand, from whatever materials were available, because they had to. Today, these same items are mass-produced and readily available, but the hand-made versions persist for very different reasons. This 1993 KET documentary visits members of five Western Kentucky families to discover how they are preserving the tradition of hand-crafting these household items—and why they believe it is important to maintain this link to the past. Watch Online

10:00

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Petula Clark: This Is My Song

[TV-PG]

The story of the singer Petula Clark's life in music, told in her own words and those of friends and colleagues including Harry Belafonte, Lynn Redgrave, Andy Williams, Rod McKuen, David Cassidy, and others. A wealth of rare material, from movie trailers, newsreels, stage productions, and television appearances reveal a multi-faceted entertainer who has also managed to have a successful personal life.

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Murray State University Provost's Concert: A Salute to Retiring Provost Dr. Gary Brockway

A concert starring banjo great Alison Brown and singer/songwriter Terry Mike Jeffrey and featuring of the Murray State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dennis Johnson. The concert salutes Dr. Gary Brockway, Murray State vice president for academic affairs and provost, who retires after 34 years with the university. A Murray State production. [High-Definition]

10:40

KET

Call The Midwife Holiday Special

[TV-PG]

Newly married Chummy and Nurse Jenny Lee are hard at work during their first Christmas in Nonnatus House. As nurses and nuns minister to an abandoned newborn and search for the mother, and Jenny tries to find the children of an elderly vagrant, Chummy plans an ambitious nativity play. In true Chummy fashion, mishaps ensue. [High-Definition]

11:00

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This Is America & The World

#1613 "Ambassador Manuel Sager (Switzerland)" [TV-G]

The Ambassador discusses Switzerland's status as a highly competitive and successful country.

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Bluegrass and Backroads

#902

Travel to Horse Cave and visit Kentucky Down Under, an Australian adventure; meet artist Paul Reynolds; visit Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort; and Haney's Appledale Farm in Nancy, Kentucky is a fifth generation Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Roadside Market. [High-Definition]

11:30

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bookclub@ket

#408 "Clay's Quilt"

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Kentuckian Silas House's first novel—the story of a young miner picking up the pieces of a life marred by early tragedy. A 2002 KET production. Watch Online

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Kentucky Time Capsule

#104 "The Craziest Thing You Ever Saw" [TV-G]

In the mid-1970s, Louisville searched for a way to bring life and excitement to its declining downtown. For some, the solution was a clock created by sculptor Barney Bright. Watch Online

Midnight

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

#1617 [TV-RE]

[High-Definition]

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Call The Midwife Holiday Special

[TV-PG]

Newly married Chummy and Nurse Jenny Lee are hard at work during their first Christmas in Nonnatus House. As nurses and nuns minister to an abandoned newborn and search for the mother, and Jenny tries to find the children of an elderly vagrant, Chummy plans an ambitious nativity play. In true Chummy fashion, mishaps ensue. [High-Definition]

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Kentucky Muse

#201 "Fire and Motion"

The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate, automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists.

12/30/2012, Evening

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