Wednesday 4/3/2013

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KET2: Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions; #708 "A Tuscan Harvest, Italy" [TV-G]; Burt takes part in the fall grape harvest just south of Siena, learning what makes the wines of Tuscany so famous, how the grapes are cared for, and how the wine is produced. Then a gastronomic tour of the region spotlights its most famous dishes.

KETKY: Conversations with Champions; #207 "Tom Jurich"; Billy Reed discusses character and integrity in sports with University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich, a position he has held since 1997. Before Louisville, Jurich was AD at Colorado State and Northern Arizona. One of his greatest accomplishments was bringing Rick Pitino to the University of Louisville. [High-Definition]

KET2: The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman; #219 [TV-G]; Ric gets investment advice from Pawn Stars Rick, Corey, and "The Old Man" in Las Vegas. Then crew 'catch' up with one of Key West's best fishermen, and learn that you need professional guidance to deal with sharks - on or off Wall Street. [High-Definition]

KET: Nature; #3009 "What Plants Talk About" [TV-G]; Hard core science is effortlessly integrated with a light-hearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world where plants are as busy, responsive, and complex as we are. [High-Definition]

KET2: American Masters; #2603 "Philip Roth: Unmasked" [TV-PG]; A profile of the American novelist Philip Roth who authored Goodbye Columbus, Portnoy's Complaint, America Pastoral, and others. [High-Definition]

KETKY: The William T. Young Story; A rare glimpse of one of Kentucky's most extraordinary businessmen, horseman William T. Young, whose philanthropic and community contributions have had a major impact on the Commonwealth. The story is told through interviews with Young and his family, friends, and business colleagues and is narrated by his friend Tommy Smothers. A 2002 KET production.

KET: Nova; #4007 "Ancient Computer" [TV-G]; A 2,000 year-old Greek shipwreck reveals a clockwork machine considered the world's first computer. An array of 30 intricate bronze gear wheels, originally housed in a shoebox-size wooden case, was designed to predict the dates of lunar and solar eclipses, track the Moon's subtle motions through the sky, and calculate the dates of significant events such as the Olympic Games. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Adolph Rupp: Myth, Legend, and Fact; A documentary exploring the career and reputation of legendary University of Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp. Former players, assistant coaches, and administrators address some of the commonly held perceptions about Rupp, his reputation, and his role in the civil rights issues of the 1960s. A production of WKYT-TV/Lexington.

KET2: Ragtime Cabaret; [TV-G]; A musical and cultural journey exploring the roots of ragtime music and the role of the music business itself. [High-Definition]

KET: Eat, Fast and Live Longer with Michael Mosley; [TV-PG]; Michael Mosley investigates the new science that suggests the ancient idea of fasting can lead to a healthier life. [High-Definition]

KET2: Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene; [TV-PG]; This film explores how writer Graham Greene's life both inspired great writing and drove him to attempt suicide. He was a British spy, a doubting Catholic, and a manic-depressive who wrote bestselling novels. [High-Definition]

KETKY: WoodSongs; #809 "Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real/ Jubal's Kin" [TV-G]; A four-man rock and roots powershouse, Lukas Nelson and Promise of Real perform songs from their well-received album, Brando's Paradise Sessions. Jubal's Kin, a group that blends old-time bluegrass, folk, and roots, perform material from their self-titled debut CD.

KET: Kentucky Life; #1414 "Sam McKinney/Traditional Fiddlers" [TV-G]; Artist Sam McKinney, a figurative freelance painter and sculptor, lives in one of his own works: a log house with a connecting studio that he built himself. Fiddlers Paul David Smith, Roger Cooper, Jesse Wells, and Michael Garvin perform at the J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin' at Carter Caves State Park. A 2008 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett. Watch Online

KET: Workplace Essential Skills; #106 "Ready for Work" [TV-G]; Understanding and demonstrating work-readiness skills. Watch Online

KETKY: Studio 89; #607 "Matraca Berg"; Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter and Grammy nominee Matraca Berg performs songs from her new album, The Dreaming Fields. [High-Definition]

KET: Ragtime Cabaret; [TV-G]; A musical and cultural journey exploring the roots of ragtime music and the role of the music business itself. [High-Definition]

KET2: Nature; #3009 "What Plants Talk About" [TV-G]; Hard core science is effortlessly integrated with a light-hearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world where plants are as busy, responsive, and complex as we are. [High-Definition]

KETKY: Beauty of Jasmine: Chinese Music and Dance Concert; Young people from the Lexington Chinese Music, Dance, and Art Program; Meadowthrope Elementary; Garth Elementary; and Morton Middle School perform Chinese dance and music at UK's Singletary Center for the Arts. [High-Definition] Watch Online