Wednesday 1/23/2013

EARLY | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING | NOW PLAYING

6:00 am EST

KET: Wai Lana Yoga; #524 "Crane Balance" [TV-G]

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #134 "Jetta's Tall Tale/The Big Fetch" [TV-Y]; Jealous of the fuss everyone makes over Clifford, Jetta claims to have an extra-large pet of her own: a huge parrot named Lulu. But she realizes the perils of lying as her story gets her into a bigger and bigger mess. Vaz has a new job as a paperboy, and Cleo volunteers to help him get the papers onto people's porches. Vaz gives her treats in gratitude, and soon the treats become more important to Cleo than the helping. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Leadership Landscape; #112 "John Asher"; A discussion with John Asher, vice president of racing communications at Churchill Downs.

6:30

KET: Body Electric; #1710 "Acapulco, Mexico" [TV-G]

KET2: Wild Kratts; #126 "Caracal-Minton" [TV-Y]; The crew rushes to get back Aviva's precious family heirloom from an elusive, leaping Caracal cat. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Exploring an American Original; #101 "Heartland Waterways Corridor"; One of the nation's proudest outdoor wonderlands is in southern Kentucky, known today for its abundant lakes and rivers. Threads of history are woven throughout—including a connection to Jesse James—and the combination of tradition and outdoor appeal inspires a plethora of festivals.

7:00

KET: Arthur; #1004 "Feeling Flush/Family Fortune" [TV-Y]; Francine bets Arthur that her family can use less water than his. But despite her conservation efforts, her water meter levels are twice as high. The Treasure Caravan is coming to Elwood City, and Arthur and D.W. search Grandma Thora's attic for treasures that will make them rich and famous. [High-Definition]

KET2: Newsline; #3297 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: Eight Acres of History: Lexington's African Cemetery No. 2; [TV-G]; A documentary about a historic African-American cemetery and the small band of Lexingtonians who have spent years restoring it. Thousands are buried at African Cemetery No. 2, including the winning jockey of the first Kentucky Derby, a number of Buffalo Soldiers, and a member of the Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The 141-year-old cemetery was neglected and overgrown before volunteers began the work of restoring the grounds and gathering the life stories of those buried there. Produced by the Lexington Public Library's Cable Channel 20.

7:30

KET: Martha Speaks; #126 "Skits under the Weather/Martha the Weather Dog" [TV-Y]; Martha and Skits hate the sound of thunder. One day Skits gets fed up and tries to outrun the storm, but soon discovers that all roads somehow lead back home. Windy McCloud, Wagstaff City's meteorologist, wants Martha to be her weather dog. Martha's thrilled that she'll be able to change the weather to suit Helen and her friends, until she finds out she's not going to make the weather, she's going to predict it. [High-Definition]

KET2: One to One with Bill Goodman; #803 "Janna McMahan"; Author Janna McMahan, a University of Kentucky graduate, discusses her career as a best-selling novelist and writer. A 2013 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

8:00

KET: Curious George; #501 "George and Marco Sound It Out/A Monkey's Duckling" [TV-Y]; Nothing can stop George from listening to his favorite band, Lobos de Plata, a Latin band that plays in Endless Park. So when the bandstand is taken down, George goes on a mission with his friend and band-member, 8 year-old Marco, to find a perfect place for the band to play. George is so anxious for Dumpling Duck's eggs to hatch that he takes over as chief egg-sitter when Dumpling takes a break. When the first duckling emerges and sees George, he thinks the monkey is his mama! [High-Definition]

KET2: Body Electric; #1710 "Acapulco, Mexico" [TV-G]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #617 "Lincoln's Boyhood Home/McConnell Springs/Firefighter Training/Log Cabins" [TV-G]; Knob Hill Farm, where Abraham Lincoln spent his toddler and preschool years; the site where Lexington was founded, now a park and education center maintained by a volunteer foundation; airport training for firefighters who have to battle blazes aboard airplanes; and log cabins around the state. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

8:30

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; #125 "Sniff and Seek/Aye Aye!" [TV-Y]; Cat introduces Nick and Sally to Whiffy the skunk, and in the adventure of finding Sally's favourite smell they discover how good Whiffy is at protecting himself with his very own special smell. Nick and Sally are making Halloween masks, but they want to make them really scary. Cat takes them to meet Aiya, the Aye Aye, in the forest of Spookywoowoo. [High-Definition]

KET2: TV411; #114 "Writing a Letter, Foreign Words, Using a Highlighter, Reading a Map"; A son writes an emotional letter to his estranged father, and Dictionary Cinema shows how foreign words are listed. An adult learner talks to his boss about his continuing education. LaPhonso Ellis and Alan Henderson of the NBA demonstrate how to figure out time and distance on a map when planning a trip. Also, tips on highlighting text, a pop quiz about word origins, and an explanation of the word reconcile.

KETKY: Kentucky Health; #802 "Modern Cancer Care"; Dr. Alfonso Cervera discusses modern cancer care. Watch Online

9:00

KET: Super Why!; #139 "Super Why! and the Little Mermaid" [TV-Y]; Pig feels different from his friends, which makes him very sad. The Super Readers dive into the story The Little Mermaid to talk with someone whose tail sets her apart from kids on land. As the Super Readers explore the ocean floor with The Little Mermaid, Pig slowly begins to see why being different can be special and the journey to the depths of the sea teaches him a lesson he can use right in his own backyard. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #106 "Writing Style and Word Choice" [TV-G]; Purpose and audience affect how authors compose various kinds of written pieces.

KETKY: Kentucky Life on the Road; #709 "Along Highway 60" [TV-G]; In a special expanded edition, host Dave Shuffett takes a nostalgic tour of Kentucky by driving from Ashland to Paducah on U.S. 60. Stops include a drive-in restaurant, Grayson Lake, Calumet Farm, the state capitol, a Frankfort memorial to African-American Civil War veterans, a Louisville blues bar, Brandenburg, an Owensboro pastry shop, Camp Breckinridge, Smithland, and the Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area. A 2001 KET production. Watch Online

9:30

KET: Dinosaur Train; #207 "The Earthquake/Nursery Car" [TV-Y]; Mom takes the kids on a playdate with Tank Triceratops to the desert, where they meet a distant relative of Tank's, an early Ceratopsian named Penelope Protoceratops. When the family rides the Dinosaur Train, they learn that a new car has been added - a Nursery Car, with dozens of eggs in little, padded nests. [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #127 "Passing the GED Math Test" [TV-G]; Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test.

10:00

KET: Sesame Street; #4309 "Practice Makes Proud" [TV-Y]; Leela gives Elmo some pointers about how to play basketball and after much practice, he scores! [High-Definition]

KET2: Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors; #203 "Learn To Paint Autumn Trees (Part 1)" [TV-G]; Gary begins a painting that captures the brilliant colors of autumn trees from Maine's Acadia National Park.

10:30

KET2: Scheewe Art Workshop; #1202 "Ferns Flutterby" [TV-G]; Lush greens accented with butterflies in rich rust.

11:00

KET: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; #106 "Daniel And Miss Elaina Play Rocketship/Daniel Plays At The Castle" [TV-Y]; Lady Elaine helps Miss Elaina and Daniel use their imaginations to have fun while playing. Daniel is sad when Prince Wednesday tells him the rocks in his collection are too delicate to play with. [High-Definition]

KET2: Sew It All; #408 "Skirting The Issue, Alison Kelly" [TV-G]; Learn endless variations to customize a basic skirt and make it your own. [High-Definition]

11:30

KET: Sid the Science Kid; #220 "Sleep? Who Needs It?!" [TV-Y]; Sid is ready to stay up all night so he and his stuffed animals can pretend to fly into space on a rocket ship! When his Mom insists that he can't stay up, Sid ventures to school to investigate more. [High-Definition]

KET2: Martha's Sewing Room; #3407 "Circular Embellishments" [TV-G]; Circular embellishment on a linen designer suit, embellished towels with ruffles, how to sassafras your skirts, and Joan's flower hand-embroidery.

KETKY: Faces of Farming; [TV-G]; The program highlights how Kentucky farmers care for their animals, the environment, and their consumers. Meet the farmers in the Commonwealth who are providing a safe, affordable food supply to not only their family, but yours.

Noon

KET: WordWorld; #101 "Runaway O/Happy Birthday, Dog!" [TV-Y]; When Sheep and Bear open Cat's box of O's, one rolls away, sending them on a mad chase to catch it before Cat wakes up. Dog's friends plan a surprise party for his birthday, and there's just one problem: They need a cake! [High-Definition]

KET2: Charlie Rose; #19022 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: In Performance at the Governor's Mansion; #402 "The Poetry of Jazz/The Jazz of Poetry"; Features music by the Mike Tracy Quartet, readings by Frank X Walker and two former Governor's School for the Arts students, and a performance by jazz singer Gayle King of Louisville. A 2000 KET production.