Wednesday 1/23/2013

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KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #510 "Who Wants to Trade for Some Old Tracks?" [TV-Y]; Emmie and Marco analyze fossilized dinosaur footprints out in the field, while Rubye and Shreya learn how to make a good trade. [High-Definition]

KET2: Cyberchase; #112 "Of All the Luck" [TV-Y]; Convinced that his failure to defeat Motherboard is simply a result of bad luck, Hacker collects the Ten Lucky Charms of Cyberspace. It works, and his luck changes—which is bad luck for everyone else. Motherboard sends the kids and Digit to Hacker's hideout in the Northern Frontier, where they use logic; Venn diagrams; and understanding of the words and, or, and not to free the Charms. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Connections with Renee Shaw; #817 "Michelle Tooley"; Michelle Tooley, the Eli Lilly Professor of Religion at Berea College, talks about global violence against women and poverty. A 2013 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions; #1106 "Taiwan - A Sense of Place (Part 3)" [TV-G]; Burt interviews a number of famous Taiwanese-Americans who grew up in traditional Taiwanese homes and immigrated to the U.S. Then, he travels to Taiwan to look at the key influences on their lives including one of Taiwan's most famous museums, a train that travels at over 150 miles an hour, big budget martial arts movies, a restaurant that presents dishes based on famous works of Chinese art, and one of the world's greatest choreographers. Burt tries to discover how the early life of these successful people affected the way they think now. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Conversations with Champions; #103 "Mary T. Meagher" [TV-G]; Host Billy Reed talks with Louisville native and former Olympic swimming star Mary T. Meagher about her life and career. A Georgetown College production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman; #209 [TV-G]; Ric looks at the reality behind every golfer's dream - the legendary 17th hole at Sawgrass. Later, he gives a pedicab driver in San Francisco advice on money market funds and talks to BET founder Bob Johnson about the hard lessons of his upbringing. [High-Definition]

KET: Nature; #3005 "Attenborough's Life Stories: Life On Camera" [TV-PG]; This miniseries focuses on three fields that David Attenborough feels have been transformed most profoundly: filmmaking, science, and the environment. He revisits the stories and locations that were featured in his landmark series, Attenborough's Life Stories. [High-Definition]

KET2: Great Performances at the Met; #701 "L'Elisir d'Amore" [TV-PG]; Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star in Bartlett Sher's new production of one of the greatest comic gems in opera, as the fickle Adina and her besotted Nemorino. [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.

KET: Nova; #4003 "Rise of the Drones" [TV-PG]; The explosive growth of airborne pilotless drones is transforming the armed forces of every nation. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that are propelling us toward a new chapter in aviation history. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Living the Story: The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky; [TV-PG]; Based on interviews collected for the Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral History Project, this documentary explores Kentucky's civil rights history and presents the personal experiences of men and women who recall life in a segregated society and the struggle to bring about social justice. Produced by Arthur Rouse and Joan Brannon for the Kentucky Oral History Commission/Kentucky Historical Society. Betsy Brinson, executive producer. Watch Online

KET: Life On Fire; #104 "Phoenix Temple" [TV-G]; Nature struggles to conquer ash and lava in the environment around the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky's Underground Railroad—Passage to Freedom; An account of the fugitive slave movement in Kentucky, focusing on those who lived in Kentucky and sought to escape to the North. A 2000 KET production. Watch Online

KET2: Kentucky Muse; #503 "Frank X Walker: I Dedicate This Ride"; Through poetry and drama, Kentucky writer and Affrilachian Poets founder Frank X Walker illuminates the life of 19th century African-American jockey Isaac Murphy. The program includes dramatic segments performed by Lexington Children's Theatre. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KETKY: WoodSongs; #1112 "Janiva Magness" [TV-G]; Powerhouse blues singer Janiva Magness performs songs from her brand new CD, Stronger For It.

KET: Kentucky Life; #1316 "Purple People Bridge/Thai Fruit Carver/Russ Faxon" [TV-G]; The Purple People Bridge in Northern Kentucky gives climbers a taste of adventure as well as great views of the area. Maki Takahashi carries on the traditions of Royal Thai fruit carving to create pieces of edible art. And Tennessee sculptor Russ Faxon captures his unique way of looking at the world in bronze. A 2007 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

KET: Workplace Essential Skills; #111 "Working Together" [TV-G]; Stresses the key personal skills and strategies needed for collaborating with colleagues and working in teams. Watch Online