Saturday 2/16/2013

EARLY | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING | NOW PLAYING

6:00 pm EST

KET: The Lawrence Welk Show; #1325 "Mardi Gras"; On this 1966 show, we're invited to "Come To The Mardi Gras," the Lennon Sisters sing a whimsical "I Dreamed," and Natalie Nevins does a beautiful job with "Mr. Wonderful." Dick Dale tells us about the "Shrimp Boats," "Jambalaya" is a perfect choice for Bob Lido, and the cast and band swing out to close the show with the "South Rampart Street Parade."

KET2: Nature; #3008 "Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo" [TV-PG]; Buffalo and wolves still engage in epic life and death dramas across Wood Buffalo National Park. By getting to know a specific pack of wolves and the individuals that make up the pack, we get a sense of how these two animal species live together in what seems like a forgotten corner of the world. [High-Definition]

6:30

KETKY: Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience; A look at the resurgent wine-making industry in Kentucky. The program features ten wineries and vineyards to capture their unique story and the beauty of the farms. It also highlights the numerous weekend entertainment options that these grape growers bring to the communities. [High-Definition]

7:00

KET: Louisville Life; #709 "Bittners/Brownsboro Hardware/Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt/Louisville Zombie Attack"; Known for its quality hand-crafted furniture since 1854, Bittners has inspired a special exhibit at the Frazier History Museum; a visit to Brownsboro Hardware, locally owned since 1960; a discussion with Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness; and meet the ghoulish characters who congregate for the annual Louisville Zombie Attack. A 2013 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Classic Gospel; #807 "Atlanta Homecoming" [TV-G]; The largest Homecoming concert ever features "What a Meeting in the Air" and "Peace in the Valley." [High-Definition]

KETKY: WoodSongs; #802 "The Punch Brothers/The Chapin Sisters" [TV-G]; Led by mandolinist Chris Thile (founding member of Nickel Creek), the band's second CD, Antifogmatic, showcases the collaborative power of this virtuosic, genre-blurring combo. Lily and Abigail (daughters of veteran singer/songwriter Tom Chapin and nieces of famed folk singer Harry Chapin) are known for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies.

7:30

KET: The Red Green Show; #107 "The Firefly Project" [TV-G]; One of the members of Possum Lodge decides to light his home by trapping fireflies in a huge skylight.

8:00

KET: Kentucky Life; #1811 "Bill Harlan/Our Town-Monticello/Shake Rag District/John Carpenter"; Meet songwriter and Muhlenberg County native Bill Harlan, member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame; in Wayne County, the community of Monticello is tonight's Our Town; a look at Bowling Green's Shake Rag District, recognized for its significance to African American history; and Dave visits with John Carpenter of Lewis County, renowned nationwide for his sports memorabilia collection, recognized by Ripley's Believe It or Not as the World's Largest Private Sports Collection. A 2013 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: History Detectives; #305 "Portrait of George Washington/Revolutionary War Poem/Revolutionary War Cannon" [TV-G]; A painting passed down through a Maryland family may be an authentic portrait of George Washington by famed artist Gilbert Stuart, whose résumé includes the portrait of Washington that appears on today's dollar bill. In Salem, OR, a poem found hidden in an antique trunk appears to have been written by an American named Dan Goodhue who was a POW in England in 1780. And an old cannon now kept in a Boston-area national park storage facility may have played a role in precipitating the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

KETKY: Mammoth Cave: A Way to Wonder; [TV-G]; This documentary weaves together the human stories that make up the fascinating history of Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky. [High-Definition]

8:30

KET: Kentucky Afield; #2920 [TV-G]; A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer. [High-Definition]

9:00

KET: Movie Classics; #1062 "Hawaii" [TV-PG]; A New England missionary and his bride bring Christianity to 1820s Hawaii. Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, and Richard Harris star. (1966) [High-Definition]

KET2: Last of the Summer Wine; #1044 "The White Man's Grave" [TV-PG]; The trio devise an elaborate plan to allow Wally to escape the wrath of Nora Batty for an afternoon. Unfortunately, they need an equally elaborate plan to sneak him back to the house.

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

9:30

KET2: Keeping Up Appearances; #201; Hyacinth is appalled at her neighbor's behavior.

10:00

KET2: Are You Being Served?; #101 "Are You Being Served?"; A tug-of-war over display space ensues when the Gentlemen's Department must share a floor with Ladies' Intimate Apparel.

KETKY: Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard Griffin; [TV-G]; John Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of Dixie. From his experiences he wrote Black Like Me. This film focuses on Griffin's social activism and examines how a spiritual commitment led him from a segregated childhood in Fort Worth to fighting with the French Underground, sustained him during ten years of blindness incurred by war injuries, and inspired him during a prolific creative life as a writer/photographer. A Morgan Atkinson production. [High-Definition]

10:30

KET2: As Time Goes By; #112; Lionel invites Jean, already annoyed by her daughter's insinuations, to join him on a cruise.

11:00

KET2: Jubilee; #1610 "Sydni Perry and Cafe Blue"; Sydni Perry and Cafe Blue present their "progressive acoustic" take on bluegrass at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KETKY: The Electricity Fairy; [TV-G]; Coal produces half of America's electricity, according to the Federal Department of Energy. The energy policy currently before Congress identifies coal as a key to America's "energy independence." This film examines America's national addiction to fossil fuels through the lens of electricity.

11:41

KET: Kentucky's Natural Heritage; #103 "Cumberland Falls"; Sometimes called the Little Niagara, the Niagara of the South, or the Great Falls, Cumberland Falls spans the river at the border of McCreary and Whitley counties, the waterfall is the central feature of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

Midnight

KET: Austin City Limits; #3812 "Gary Clark Jr./Alabama Shakes" [TV-PG]; Austin guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. showcases his album Blak and Blu, while Alabama Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed album, Boys & Girls. [High-Definition]

KET2: Nature; #3008 "Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo" [TV-PG]; Buffalo and wolves still engage in epic life and death dramas across Wood Buffalo National Park. By getting to know a specific pack of wolves and the individuals that make up the pack, we get a sense of how these two animal species live together in what seems like a forgotten corner of the world. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Olmsted in Louisville; Renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted is best known for designing New York's Central Park. But his last achievement was the design of Louisville's elaborately beautiful city park system. A 2000 KET production. Watch Online