Wednesday 2/27/2013

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KET: WordWorld; #123 "Flying Ant/The Dancing Duck Bonanza" [TV-Y]; On the day of the Insect Air Show, all the bugs in WordWorld take to the sky to show off their flying skills—except Ant, who can't fly. Meanwhile, Duck encourages Shark, who is a great underwater dancer, to dance in his show. [High-Definition]

KET2: Charlie Rose; #19047 [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.

12:30 pm

KET: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #217 "Clifford's Cookie Craving/Jetta's Friend" [TV-Y]; Mr. Bleakman leaves the giant cookie he baked for the Birdwell Fair unattended, and Clifford just can't resist the temptation to take a bite. When Jetta's pen pals come for a visit, nothing goes according to her carefully made plans—but she surprises herself by having fun anyway. [High-Definition]

1:00

KET: GED Connection; #116 "Passing the GED Social Studies Test" [TV-G]; Tips on reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphics; information on the content areas covered on the social studies section of the GED Test; and sample test questions.

KET2: Caillou; #316 "Caillou's Surprise" [TV-Y]; Caillou accidentally breaks Mommy's favorite cup, and Grandma suggests they make her a new one. Caillou tries to think of something special to do for Miss Martin's birthday, and he and Sarah turn a power outage into a fun adventure. [High-Definition]

KETKY: One to One with Bill Goodman; #425 "Ben Sollee"; Singer/songwriter Ben Sollee, a Lexington native and classically trained cellist, who with banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and others form the Sparrow Quartet, discusses his career and influences. A 2009 KET production. Watch Online

1:30

KET: Pre-GED Connection; #105 "Grammar and Usage" [TV-G]; Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

KET2: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; #103 "Daniel's Babysitter/Daniel Goes to School" [TV-Y]; Prince Tuesday comes to babysit Daniel Tiger while Mom Tiger and Dad Tiger go out dancing. When Daniel joins the rest of his friends at school, he doesn't want his Dad to leave - until Dad Tiger reminds him that "grownups come back." [High-Definition]

KETKY: Bywords; #317 "Harley Fisk"; Architect Harley Fisk, designer of the Steeley Library, talks about ideas on good architectural design. A 1984 KET production.

2:00

KET: Super Why!; #152 "The Prince and the Pauper" [TV-Y]; Whyatt thinks his house is too loud while Princess Pea believes her home is too quiet! Would the friends be better-off if they switched places? To look for a solution, Super Why and his friends encounter two friends just as they are about to switch houses. A prince on the farm and a pauper in a castle soon leads to chaos and confusion! Where will everyone be the happiest? [High-Definition]

KET2: Crafting at the Spotted Canary; #303 "Things That Get The Point Across" [TV-G]; Fun letter fonts and words can combine to make home decor decorations that make a statement. Letter stickers and paint make quick and easy subway art, a simple letter can create a functional monogram bulletin board, and embroidery hoops and stamps can make inexpensive wall decor. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky General Assembly Live; #620

2:30

KET: Dinosaur Train; #138 "The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers/Dads' Day Out" [TV-Y]; The Pteranodon family travels deep underwater on the Dinosaur Train to view two backwards-bounding brothers named Max and Mitch Michelinoceras. The kids are delighted to see that Max and Mitch put on a synchronized swimming show. Buddy, Tiny, and Mr. Pteranodon join Annie Tyrannosaurus and Leroy Lambeosaurus and their dads for a Dads' Day at the Big Pond. It's all fun and games until it starts to rain, and they all have to take cover in a cave they've never noticed before. [High-Definition]

KET2: For Your Home; #2310 "Come On In!" [TV-G]; Adding appeal to a foyer while also using it to tie the overall decorating theme together.

3:00

KET: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; #102 "I Love the Nightlife/Oh Give Me a Home!" [TV-Y]; Nick wants to stay awake all night. Good thing the Cat needs help finding his most favorite hat that he lost in the forest of Wagamaroo! The Cat takes Nick and Sally on a nocturnal adventure, along the way meeting a variety of animals who stay up all night! Nick has a super duper special shell and Sally wants one too! The Cat in the Hat takes them to a beachside adventure where they meet Tucker, a hermit crab who is also looking for a new shell because he's grown too big for his. An under the sea fashion show gives both Tucker and Sally super duper special shells! [High-Definition]

KET2: GED Connection; #134 "Formulas" [TV-G]; Shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas.

KETKY: Smoke Free: A Matter of Public Health; Using data from Lexington restaurants, this program explores how smoking bans really work and create healthier lifestyles.

3:30

KET: Curious George; #608 "Dj George/Curious George Paints The Desert" [TV-Y]; At the radio station, George accidentally locks himself into the DJ booth. George decides to create a painting to replace his friend's ruined one. [High-Definition]

KET2: Pre-GED Connection; #114 "Civics and Government" [TV-G]; Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

KETKY: Sweet Tooth; A profile of Dr. Ed Smith, a dentist who travels in his van around Eastern Kentucky helping battle "Mountain Dew Mouth" and other dental maladies. Produced by Nell Cox.

4:00

KET: Arthur; #1203 "D.W.'s Stray Netkitin/Bats in the Belfry" [TV-Y]; D.W. panics when a "Scary Clown" virus ruins the Read family computer. Arthur and D.W. are thrilled when Grandma Thora finally lets them explore her attic. [High-Definition]

KET2: Clodagh's Irish Food Trails; #106 "Valentia, Co. Kerry" [TV-G]; Clodagh goes fishing in the clear waters around Valentia Island and shows a way to cook shrimp. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Highway 31W; Documents the 200-year history of the road that, long before the interstates, was the connecting link between Louisville and Nashville.

4:30

KET: WordGirl; #222 "Opposite Day/Granny's Book Club" [TV-Y7]; Becky's Opposite Day Extravaganza is in full swing until the festivities are interrupted by Nocan the Contrarian. The party guests must find a way to send Nocan back to the land of Contraia. The Association of Villains is ready to retire Granny May unless she's able to capture WordGirl. She successfully lures WordGirl into a trap by starting a book club. Will WordGirl be able to read between the lines and escape the clutches of Granny May? [High-Definition]

KET2: Ciao Italia; #2209 "Vegetable Casseroles/Casseruole Delle Verdure" [TV-G]; Rich and satisfying chunky vegetarian vegetable stew and baked leeks in white sauce are prepared.

KETKY: 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration; #601; Sponsored by The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission, KET's Renee Shaw hosts this annual celebration of reflection on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

5:00

KET: Wild Kratts; #213 "Speaking Dolphinese" [TV-Y]; The Wild Kratts are on a mission to decode the secret language of one of the smartest creatures on Earth - Dolphins! [High-Definition]

KET2: Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa; #505 "Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia" [TV-G]; In Vancouver, Rudy explores the mix of cultures that inspires world-class cuisine, a spirited night life, and modern Asian shopping centers. A spectacular ferry ride to Victoria brings Rudy to a bastion of British Heritage where he enjoys afternoon tea, visits the beautiful Butchart Gardens, and dines on seaweed plucked from the seashore.

KETKY: Kentucky Afield; #2921 "Spring Turkey Call-In 2013" [TV-G]; Tim Farmer and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' queries about turkey hunting. [High-Definition]

5:30

KET: The Electric Company; #301 "Off Target" [TV-Y]; The Electric Company tries to help Marcus, a neighborhood kid, improve his wordball throwing skills. [High-Definition]

KET2: Travelscope; #308 "Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy's Hidden Region" [TV-G]; Joseph embarks into the little known region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the Slovenian border. He straps on his helmet before hoping a Vespa for a two-wheeled tour through the region's wine country. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Life; #1111 "Prescribed Burns at Mammoth Cave/Citizen Police Academy/It's a Jungle Clayworks" [TV-G]; Staff members at Mammoth Cave National Park learn to use fire as a catalyst for growth and change, and Lexington's Citizen Police Academy offers students the chance to ride in a cruiser, watch officers on the job, and learn about the many aspects of police work. Also, a visit to It's a Jungle Clayworks in Ohio County. A 2005 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

5:59

KET: BBC World News America; #17058 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

6:00

KET: BBC World News America; #17058 [TV-RE]; [High-Definition]

KET2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman; #303 "Just Call Him Spot" [TV-Y]; Spot Spotnik spatters Ruff with permanent ink, so Ruff decides that DJ, Jay, and Sam should meet with a chemistry expert to learn to fight stains. Then, realizing that the ink spots make him look like a Dalmatian, Ruff sends Noel to a fire academy so she can learn how to fight fires. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Roundabout U; #527; Carter and Clark bring you up-to-date with events going on around western Kentucky. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes talks with Olivia Medovich about improving civic health in Kentucky; the community's impression of Presidential Lecture series speaker, Spike Lee; and more. [High-Definition] Watch Online