Friday 3/8/2013

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KET: GED Connection; #120 "Civics and Government" [TV-G]; Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

KETKY: Jubilee; #1611 "Rockin' Acoustic Circus"; Rockin' Acoustic Circus, four young performers with a unique acoustic fusion sound, perform at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: Louisville Life; #409 "The Concrete Lady/Titanic Teacher/Louisville Skyscraper/Steve Wilson/Hawks View Gallery & Cafe" [TV-G]; With over 4,000 pieces of statuary and concrete ornaments on site, including a large gift shop, The Concrete Lady is not to be missed; two-time Outstanding Teacher in History in Kentucky, Ken Dennis is using a personal connection to the Titanic story to help interest his students in history of the era; a look back at The Columbia Building, demolished in December 1966, was once the tallest building in Louisville; an interview with Steve Wilson, founder of 21c Museum Hotel, selected as the best hotel in the U.S. and sixth worldwide by Conde Nast Traveler; and Hawks View Gallery & Café, its gallery is one of the county's top tourist attractions. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: The This Old House Hour; #1123 [TV-G]; Building shiplap barn board walls and a mantel, the finished yard, and project architect Sally DeGan gives a tour of a home with accessible retrofits. Also, safety tips for using all types of ladders and replacing a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve are shared. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Dusk 'til Dawn: Kentucky Rural Drive-In Theatres; [TV-PG]; A look at the business of drive-ins in Kentucky towns. Produced by George Maranville with support from the KET Fund for Independent Productions.

KET: Get Real! Wise Women Speak; [TV-G]; Marianne Williamson, Della Reese, Jane Fonda, Nikki Giovanni, and more extraordinary women use their wisdom and experience to change the world. [High-Definition]

KET2: Antiques Roadshow; #1210 "Spokane (Part 1)" [TV-G]; A 1905 bird's-eye-view map of Spokane, a necklace that flunks a critical test, and a framed photo and letters signed by President Abraham Lincoln. [High-Definition]

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]

KET: After Words; [TV-G]; The struggle of individuals with aphasia, an acquired communication disorder, is illuminated. Often the result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological disease, aphasia affects an individual's ability to speak. It is often mistaken for a disorder of intelligence or personality. [High-Definition]

KET2: Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide; #102 [TV-M]; Diane Lane and Kristof investigate maternal mortality in Somaliland. In India, America Ferrera and Kristof get a firsthand look at the tradition of forced prostitution passed down from mothers to daughters. In Kenya, Olivia Wilde joins Kristof to see how women entrepreneurs are changing not only their lives but their communities. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky - An American Story; #101 "The Land"; A look at the migration of Daniel Boone and thousands of settlers through the Cumberland Gap, coal mining, tobacco farming, the TVA, and the horse farms of the Bluegrass. The film reminds viewers that Kentucky has a proud and valuable history that is deeply intertwined with the American experience. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET: Richard Bangs' South America: Quest for Wonder; [TV-G]; Richard Bangs visits Iguacu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, remote Easter Island, the architectural ruins of Machu Picchu, and the biologically diverse Galapagos Islands. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Composer at Work: Lorne Dechtenberg; Composer Lorne Dechtenberg, a music student at the University of Kentucky, shares his insight and passion for music as he completes his work, Honeymoon Symphony. This film follows Dechtenberg's creative process from writing to rehearsal to performance. [High-Definition] Watch Online

KET2: Market Warriors; #111 "Antiquing In New York, NY" [TV-PG]; The pickers head to the Big Apple in search of big treasures at the Antiques Garage in the heart of New York City. They team up to find the right piece of ephemera from the 100 dealers packed into cramped quarters. Items include an antique child's rake, a woodcut of Grand Central Terminal, and an abstract painting of a woman. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Distinguished Kentuckian; #106 "Morton Holbrook" [TV-G]; Morton Holbrook, who began his practice in the Owensboro firm of U.S. Rep. Glover H. Cary and Judge Wilbur K. Miller, became one of Western Kentucky's foremost lawyers. He also worked tirelessly to improve higher education throughout the state. Veteran journalist Al Smith hosts. A 1989 KET production. Watch Online

KET: Telling Tales; #113 "Ashpet"; A mountain version of the Cinderella story, told by Appalachian storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

KET: Roundabout U; #528; Carter and Clark learn about the Animal Health Technology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine department at Murray State University. [High-Definition]

KET2: Clifford the Big Red Dog; #224 "Doghouse Rock/Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell Island" [TV-Y]; Mac wants to join the band T-Bone has put together, but has a little trouble figuring out exactly how his talents fit in. Champion dog Oscar Owen Bright Like the Sun visits the island, and all the dogs go out of their way to impress him. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Kentucky Muse; #402 "Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland"; Kris Kristofferson, Billy Bob Thornton, critic Leonard Maltin are among those interviewed in this profile of Kentucky-born character actor Harry Dean Stanton. The documentary explores Stanton's early life in Kentucky, his love of music, and his extensive work in films, including his leading role in Paris, Texas. A 2011 KET production. [High-Definition] Watch Online