Monday 2/4/2013

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3:00 pm EST

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; #129 "Digging The Deep/Puddle Puzzle" [TV-Y]; Nick and Sally are exploring how deep they can dig in the sandbox. The Cat arrives to whisk them away to the deepest place he knows - the bottom of the Swirly Whirly Ocean! Nick and Sally are excited to jump in the giant puddle in their backyard - but it's gone! Where did it go? With the help of Cat's Seussian camera, they see that the puddle has turned into water vapour. Off they go to the Bluey Blue Sky to follow their puddle. [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.

3:30

KET: Curious George; #704 "Where's The Firedog?/Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye" [TV-Y]; George's canine friend Blaze keeps running away from the firehouse. When Blaze winds up in the animal shelter, George and his firefighter friend Sam learn how to keep her safe. Toots the blues-singing germ is back and the Man with the Yellow Hat has a cold. [High-Definition]

KET2: Pre-GED Connection; #107 "Nonfiction" [TV-G]; Explores three kinds of nonfiction writing—informational, opinion, and memoir—and illustrates how to get the most out of reading them. Writer Luis Rodriguez reads from Always Running, his memoir about gang life.

4:00

KET: Arthur; #1101 "Swept Away/Germophobia" [TV-Y]; Arthur, D.W., and Buster discover the simple joys of building sand castles. Buster's friends have had enough of his sloppy habits, so they band together to educate him on the realities of bacteria. [High-Definition]

KET2: Painting with Paulson; #1208 "Ship Ahoy Part II" [TV-G]; [High-Definition]

KETKY: HorseSmarts: Essential Advice for Today's Horse Owner; Presents a basic understanding of a horse's unique needs and the responsibilities of horse ownership. Jockey Chris McCarron hosts.

4:30

KET: WordGirl; #304 "The Pretty Princess and Mr. Big Power Hour/Clean Up in Aisle Eleven" [TV-Y7]; WordGirl's wildest dream has come true: she's part of an episode of Pretty Princess. It seems like the perfect situation until we realize the villainous Mr. Big is behind this scheme. WordGirl must escape the grips of Mr. Big's remote control in order to save the city. Bob agrees to be a "substitute WordGirl" for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the grocery store while Becky participates in the debate club. When Lady Redundant Woman and her clones stage a heist that's beyond Huggy's control, Becky must choose between the debate club and her quest for justice. [High-Definition]

KET2: Painting and Travel with Roger and Sarah Bansemer; #203 "The Torreon" [TV-G]; Roger and Sarah explore the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico, where Billy-the-Kid once lived. Roger paints an historic fort called the Torreon and Sarah explores the courthouse where Billy-the-Kid shot and killed two deputies. [High-Definition]

5:00

KET: Wild Kratts; #128 "A Huge Orange Problem" [TV-Y]; Chris and Martin learn about the endangered Orangutan in the deep forests of Borneo. They learn that orangutans use a special leaf and chew it into a lotion to ease muscle soreness. [High-Definition]

KET2: The American Woodshop; #1711 "Window Bench" [TV-G]; This style of bench was originally found in New York. A tilt-up seat reveals a hidden storage compartment. The white ash seat is strong yet beautiful. Special hinges make the assembly easy and quick. The bench is a perfect accent under windows. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Music; #112 "Adkins and O'Quinn"; Pike County's Adkins & O'Quinn compose new songs and instrumental tunes in their bluegrass style. Members of the group have played and toured with the Tommy Webb Band, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Junior Blankenship, and Hazel Holler. [High-Definition]

5:30

KET: The Electric Company; #125 "Franscent" [TV-Y]; Francine ruins both her science project and Lisa's. The two rivals need find a way to work together on a new project or they'll both fail. [High-Definition]

KET2: This Old House; #3218 "Essex 2012/13, One-Level Living" [TV-G]; Correct flashing and water table techniques keep water out of a house and preserves a level grade. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #1016 "Paralympic Fencing Team/Mitchell Rickman/Kentucky Reptile Zoo" [TV-G]; Coach Leslaw Stawicki and the U.S. Paralympic wheelchair fencing team in action at the Louisville Fencing Center; the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, where one of the largest and most diverse collections of venomous snakes in the world is helping to save lives; and potter Mitchell Rickman of Bowling Green. A 2004 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

6:00

KET: BBC World News America; #17035 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #514 "Ruff Follows His Dream" [TV-Y]; Ruff sends Marco to learn what it takes to own and care for an elephant. Marc and Rubye go indoor skydiving. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Louisville Life; #707 "Sleep Rock Thy Brain/Barry Wooley Designs/55,000 Degrees/Nuts n Stuff"; A look at Sleep Rock Thy Brain, a new collaborative production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville; meet lifestyle designer Barry Wooley; Mary Gwen Wheeler, executive director for 55,000 Degrees, talks about the goal of adding 40,000 bachelor's degrees and 15,000 associate's degrees by 2020; and visit Nuts n Stuff, a very unique bulk store in the Louisville area. A 2013 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

6:30

KET: Nightly Business Report; #32044 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Cyberchase; #207 "The Eye of Rom" [TV-Y]; Hacker steals the powerful Eye of Rom from Binky the Cat's pyramid, placing the Ancient Egypt cybersite in jeopardy. The kids and Digit set out to retrieve the Eye, but the journey is packed with a maze of gambits that force them to first do and then undo a series of complicated steps. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Comment on Kentucky; #3914; Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: Linda Blackford, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Kenny Colston, Frankfort bureau chief, Kentucky Public Radio; and Greg Hall, reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal. A KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

7:00

KET: PBS NewsHour; #10556 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: The Mind of A Chef; #105 "Rotten" [TV-PG]; There's something rotten in David Chang's kitchen - and that's a good thing. Rotten is delicious: katsuibushi in Japan, XO sauce, rotten bananas with Chef Christina Tosi, and kimchi. [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.

7:30

KET2: Kentucky Health; #811 "Modern Asthma Treatment"; A discussion about modern asthma treatment with Tanya Wiese, D.O. Watch Online

KETKY: Local Traveler; #105 "Gastineau Studio/Museum of Appalachia/Kentucky Down Under"; Amy visits Berea's Tourism Welcome Center learns to make cooper cuff jewelry at Gastineau Studio; enjoy the folk art collection at the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee; and the meet the unique animals at Kentucky Down Under outside Bowling Green, Kentucky. [High-Definition]

8:00

KET: Kentucky Tonight; #2009 "Industrial Hemp"; A discussion about industrial hemp. Scheduled guests: Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer; Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer; former Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Miller, founder of The Recovering Politician; and Dan Smoot, vice president of Operation UNITE. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Antiques Roadshow; #1705 "Boston, Hour Two" [TV-G]; Highlights include a 1950 Selmer alto saxophone, an impressive George Gershwin collection, and 1970s Beatles memorabilia. [High-Definition]

KETKY: A Tribute and a Toast to Opera; University of Kentucky opera students salute the best of opera with performances of a wide array of pieces from time-honored composers. Recorded before a live audience at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts, the production also features the UK Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor John Nardolillo. Dr. Everett McCorvey, director of the UK Opera Theatre, provides introductions and explanations of the selections. The program also includes behind-the-scenes looks at preparations for the gala from both the conductor's and the director's perspectives. A 2005 KET production.

9:00

KET: America's Fiscal Challenge - David Walker; David Walker, a former United States Comptroller General and founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative, discusses America's "fiscal cliff" issue and the operational and political reforms needed to put government on a more sustainable and accountable fiscal path. A 2013 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Market Warriors; #115 "Antiquing In Long Beach, Ca" [TV-PG]; The pickers head to the Long Beach Antique Market, where they are challenged to find the best Asian smalls (a miniature decorative or utilitarian item). Key finds include a Japanese wedding box, a pair of Chinese chairs, and modern sculpture. [High-Definition]