Saturday 1/5/2013

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KET: The Lawrence Welk Show; #1319 "Movie Songwriters with Henry Mancini"; Lawrence pays tribute to the importance of movie music. Henry Mancini leads the band on the theme from "The Pink Panther," Bobby and Elaine dance to his haunting "Charade" and the whole band gets together for his signature "Moon River".

KET2: Nature; #2809 "Broken Tail: A Tiger's Last Journey" [TV-PG]; The story of the life and death of a charismatic tiger cub reveals the fate of tigers in India. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky-Ecuador Partners: Rock and Realization; The cultural exchange program between Kentucky and Ecuador is highlighted through a visit by Lexington band Beau Haddock and Highland Rim.

KET: Louisville Life; #703 "Hadley Pottery/Rooibee Red Tea/Barbara Sexton Smith/Wendy Whelan"; A visit to Hadley Pottery reveals a proud tradition of creating beautiful handmade pottery; Rooibee Red Tea, a relatively new Louisville business which produces bottled teas that are getting national buzz; an interview with Barbara Sexton Smith, president and CEO for Fund for the Arts; and a look at the Kentucky Muse program featuring New York City Ballet principal dancer and Louisville native Wendy Whelan. A 2013 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Classic Gospel; #801 "Gaither Classics #1" [TV-G]; Favorite songs and performances include "Farther Along," Squire Parsons," and "Sweet Beulah Land." [High-Definition]

KETKY: WoodSongs; #1109 "McLain Family Band Reunion - Bluegrass Special" [TV-G]; Kentucky's legendary McLain Family Band reunites to perform some of their classic bluegrass songs.

KET: The Red Green Show; #101 "The Beef Project" [TV-G]; Junior Singleton inherits a cow from one of the local farmers, and the men of the Possum Lodge offer to butcher it for him.

KET: Kentucky Life; #615 "Richard Taylor/Dr. C.C. Howard/William T. Young Library/Heartwood Industries" [TV-G]; A Kentucky poet laureate, the Kentucky doctor who attended Floyd Collins and Sgt. Alvin York, the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and a Hartford factory that recycles old wooden materials into new flooring. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

KET2: History Detectives; #1007 [TV-PG]; Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) helps uncover details about the heroic acts pictured in a poster of two African-American soldiers in World War I. Also, a hand-drawn map of Valley Forge used by George Washington, one of the first transistor radios, and a Washington man wonders whether a business card ties his father to Prohibition-era underworld crime. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Our Kentucky; See the Commonwealth as you have never seen it before. Explore Kentucky's scenic and natural beauty in high-definition. A 2009 KET production.

KET: Kentucky Afield; #2914 [TV-G]; A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer. [High-Definition]

KET: Movie Classics; #1057 "No Way Out" [TV-PG]; The secretary of Defense forces a Pentagon naval aide to lead a manhunt for a Soviet spy during a murder cover-up. Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young star. (1987)

KET2: Last of the Summer Wine; #1038 "The Odd Dog Men" [TV-PG]; Foggy convinces Clegg and Compo that starting a dog-walking business will be no work at all since they are already going on daily walks.

KETKY: 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

KET2: Keeping Up Appearances; #101; Hyacinth Bucket insists that her last name be pronounced "bouquet" and that even the most routine of daily chores be done just so—much to the chagrin of her husband, Richard.

KET2: Are You Being Served?; #160 "Grounds for Divorce"; Captain Peacock's marriage appears to be in trouble. The staff soon discovers that Miss Bagnold is his unwanted paramour.

KET2: Are You Being Served?; #160 "Grounds for Divorce"; Captain Peacock's marriage appears to be in trouble. The staff soon discovers that Miss Bagnold is his unwanted paramour.

KETKY: My Kentucky Home; #101 "Crittenden County"; A historical look at Crittenden County and its economic and social contribution to the state.

KET2: As Time Goes By; #106; Lionel and Jean plan a picnic to include Jean's daughter and Alistair.

KET2: As Time Goes By; #106; Lionel and Jean plan a picnic to include Jean's daughter and Alistair.

KET: Austin City Limits; #3806 "Jack White" [TV-PG]; White Stripes leader Jack White performs in support of his solo album Blunderbuss. [High-Definition]

KET2: Jubilee; #1604 "The Farewell Drifters"; Nashville-based quintet The Farewell Drifters perform at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KETKY: Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union; [TV-G]; The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. [High-Definition]

KET: Bluegrass Underground; #204 "Jim Lauderdale" [TV-PG]; Two-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Lauderdale's talents dance across the worlds of country, rock, Americana, and bluegrass. [High-Definition]

KET2: Nature; #2809 "Broken Tail: A Tiger's Last Journey" [TV-PG]; The story of the life and death of a charismatic tiger cub reveals the fate of tigers in India. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Morehead & Northfork Railroad; The film depicts the rise and fall of the railroad from the early 1900's to the 1970's. The Morehead & NorthFork Railroad in Rowan County created jobs, a town, and saved many lives during the horrific 1939 flood. But now, it's a forgotten landmark which has a century long story to tell. [High-Definition]