TV Schedules
1:00 AM ET
A new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman is set at a time when waves of immigrants were changing the face of America. The play follows a troupe of actors, the cast of Sholem Asch's God of Vengeance, who risked their lives and careers against enormous challenges to perform a work in which they deeply believed, at a time when art, freedom, and truth were on trial.
The discovery of ancient fossil human ancestors in South Africa is explored. The fossils belong to a crucial gap in the record of our origins that spans the transition between the ape-like australopithecines and the earliest members of the human family.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper/Jaclyn Sites: Grand Master Fiddle Champion/Kids on Bluegrass
Premier fiddler Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, 2012 Grand Master Fiddle Champion Jaclyn (Jacie) Sites, and the youthful performers of Kids on Bluegrass perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville.
Indoor Camp-In/The Flutterbugs
Pinkalicious and Peter have to change their plans for a backyard campout when it starts raining. Flutterbugs crash a tea party that Pinkalicious has with her friends.
1:30 AM ET
A Hammer and a Feather/Commander Mom
Sydney shows Jet and Sean a cool experiment - dropping different items from the same height to see which reaches the ground first. Sydney brings Jet and Sean to the DSA to visit her mom, a robotics engineer named Dr. Amy Skelly.
2:00 AM ET
Video Vault - Kentucky Edition
Lloyd Bridges stars in the film Trapped from 1949. This film has Robert Karnes, born in Paducah, Kentucky, playing Agent Fred Foreman. Also, a short piece from the Jack Benny show.
Kingdom of Rotting Log/Can You Dig It?
Nature Cat and his friends want to build their royal castle in the woods for a day of royal play! Nature Cat and his pals try and answer the question: if they keep digging a hole deeper and deeper, where will they end up?
2:30 AM ET
To bring Hal's dream of Mud Appreciation Day to fruition, all his pals must lend a muddy hand. Nature Cat is worried that he will never wear his beloved Nature Cat hat again!
3:00 AM ET
Go into the kitchens, factories, temples, and farms of Asian Pacific America to explore how the bond with food reflects an evolving community.
Pets: Wild at Heart: Playful Creatures
A look at how cats, dogs, hamsters and other pets get in touch with their wild side through play.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip
In this special, the Tiger Family heads out on a road trip to Grandpere's! At first, Daniel doesn't know what to expect on the ride, but with a helpful map from Mom Tiger, Daniel learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you're on a trip with your family.
3:30 AM ET
Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers
Films from Louisville's 48 Hour Film Project
Selections from Louisville's 48 Hour Film Project include Unsupervised, a police chase film with a twist ending; Death Boundary Specialists, a comedy featuring a strange chalk outline artist; The People You Meet, a silent film about a politician who meets an interesting woman; and Murder Chase, a thriller in which an affair goes terribly wrong.
4:00 AM ET
Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection
Buffalo Creek: An Act of God/Buffalo Creek Revisited
On February 26, 1972, a coal-waste dam owned by the Pittston Company collapsed at the head of a crowded hollow in southern West Virginia. The disaster left 125 dead and 4,000 homeless. Interviews with survivors, representatives of union and citizen's groups, and officials of the Pittston Company are juxtaposed with actual footage of the flood. Filmed ten years after the Flood, Buffalo Creek Revisited looks at the second disaster, in which the survivors' efforts to rebuild the communities are thwarted by government insensitivity and a century-old pattern of corporate control of the region's land and resources.
Daniel Doesn't Want to Go Potty/Daniel Sits on the Potty
Daniel learns that it's important to try to go potty before leaving the house. Daniel learns that sometimes when your tummy hurts, it could mean that you have to go potty.
4:30 AM ET
Daniel Goes to Sleep/Prince Wednesday Sleeps Over
Daniel learns how to get calm and relax his body for bed. Prince Wednesday sleeps over.
5:00 AM ET
Lights! Camera! Leo! Bob and the team build the set and rocket for the movie, Space Robots 3.
Singer-songwriter Parker Millsap is deemed one of Nashville's hottest new country roots artists.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip
In this special, the Tiger Family heads out on a road trip to Grandpere's! At first, Daniel doesn't know what to expect on the ride, but with a helpful map from Mom Tiger, Daniel learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you're on a trip with your family.
5:30 AM ET
Trying & Learning/How People Make Construction Paper
Mister Rogers shows a chain made from strips of construction paper and explains that you can even do the project without scissors, by tearing the paper into strips rather than cutting it. Mr. McFeely delivers a video that shows how colored construction paper is made.
Washington's top journalists analyze the week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Guests include John Griggs, Dom Fucci, and Walt Yowarsky. A 1977 KET production.
6:00 AM ET
Sid is very excited because he's going to babysit Grandma's dog Philbert for the weekend. This is a great way for Sid to show his parents that he's ready to take care of his own puppy. But there's only one problem - how exactly do you take care of a pet?
Science and the Future of Humanity
Humankind has learned so much, so fast. What are the risks of scientific knowledge?
A look at Kentucky home architectual styles. A 1991 KET production.
In a slight lapse of fiscal judgment, Ruff decides to buy the Apple-Peeler 2.0, depleting the show's budget. So he assigns the kids to earn some quick cash by building their own lemonade stand with the help of master carpenter Norm Abram.
6:30 AM ET
Trains, Submarines and Zeppelins: Part 1/Part 2
When Mr. Pteranodon and Larry go out to the Big Pond to find some red platanoids for the Winter Solstice Celebration, they accidentally miss the last train home.
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Western Kentucky native Bobbie Ann Mason's book of short stories about characters emerging from a rural way of life that is fast disappearing. A 1999 KET production.
Paducah Crockery; Folk Art Boat Radio; Antiques in Midway
Expert appraisers evaluate rare Paducah crockery and an unique folk art boat radio. Plus, the Collectibles crew explores the antiques scene in Midway.
Digit visits Mermaidos, an underwater cybersite filled with merfolk, to visit his friend Eugene.
7:00 AM ET
Abby helps Prince Charming calm down so he doesn't feel anxious at the Eye Doctor's office.
Italy's new government, made up of the right-wing League party and populist 5 Star Movement, is harshly critical of Germany and the EU. Top chefs in Paris are buying old fruit and vegetable varieties whose sale is actually prohibited.
We are wrapping up and recapping the series as we introduce the folks working behind the camera to bring you Kentucky Afield!
On the prowl for a new power source, Hacker descends on Frogsnorts School of Sorcery. His scheme? To steal Professor Stumblesnore's wand and harness its awesome magic to energize himself.
7:30 AM ET
Daniel Wants to Be Alone/Daniel's Alone Space
While playing with his friends at school, Daniel decides he would like to spend some time alone. Daniel finds a place of his own to read his new "Tigey the Adventure Tiger" book.
Wai Lana shows you various poses that massage, strengthen, stretch, and twist your spine for optimum back health.
Speed Art Museum; Kentucky Bison Company; Rustic Nail & Co.; East Kentucky Solar Farm
Visit the Speed Art Museum, Kentucky Bison Company, Rustic Nail & Co., and the East Kentucky Solar Farm.
Royally Framed/WordGirl Vs. Tobey Vs. The Dentist
Lady Redundant Woman accidentally copies the Royal Dandy at the museum, bringing him to life again. Tobey orders his robots to destroy the candy factory, which he sees as the cause of his toothache.
8:00 AM ET
Indoor Camp-In/The Flutterbugs
Pinkalicious and Peter have to change their plans for a backyard campout when it starts raining. Flutterbugs crash a tea party that Pinkalicious has with her friends.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Today's episode of Classical Stretch challenges your balance. Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a full body workout that strengthens your core and improves your balance.
In Caldwell County, the Wilson-Blair African American One Room Schoolhouse and museum features African-American artifacts and memorabilia; explore the cultural history of the Paris and Bourbon County region at the Hopewell Museum; on the cliffs above Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Eagles View Bed & Breakfast offers guests lodge-style ambience; and Dave joins a team of ghost hunters during an eerie stop at Octagon Hall in Franklin, which many believe is one of the most haunted sites in America. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Shelter from the Storm Part 1 & 2
When a powerful hurricane hits Elwood City, Ladonna's dad is called up by the Army Corps of Engineers, Muffy relocates to a shelter, Arthur struggles to reunite lost pets and owners, and Brain seeks the help of a therapist.
8:30 AM ET
The End of the Ocean/Antarctic Ranger
The Reeftown Rangers venture out to find the end of the ocean and discover a rainbow salmon. The crew travels to the Antarctic and meets Dive, a gentoo penguin who can live in and out of the water.
Patty Dunn shows how to use fabric scraps and fussy cutting to create unusual personalized cards. Roxane Cerda introduces a range of coloring books with quilt designs.
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam, The Associated Press; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource and WKU Public Radio.
Brain's Brain/Brain Sees Stars
Brain, D.W and Bud venture into Brain's brain. Brain plans on seeing a meteor shower.
9:00 AM ET
Where's the Firedog?/Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye
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.
The Alamo, the Little Bighorn battlefield, the site of Custer's Last Stand, and more are explored.
Renee's guest is Cherise Fanno Burdeen, CEO of the Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI). Burdeen talks about her organization's mission to reduce incarceration rates and their efforts to reform the bail system.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids visit Dr. Giggles and learn all about how super skin is! The kids meet Rufus the cleaner fish who doesn't clean the ocean, he cleans other fish!
9:30 AM ET
The gang learn how all waterways are connected, and also meet up with a new special friend named Nature Dog, who helps them navigate the oceans.
Flaget High School: The Great Spirit Lives On
A look at the famed Louisville prep school whose alumni include Paul Hornung and Howard Schnellenberger. A KET production.
Rudy uses Abby's wand and turns himself into a dog so Grover's dogs will be friends with him.
10:00 AM ET
Beep and Boop's Game/Constellation Prize
The kids help Dr. Rafferty and Bergs get Mars Rover BOOP over a ravine on the red planet! When Mindy thinks she's found her own star, the other kids explain how stars are labeled and identified.
Portraits of Professional Caregivers: Their Passion. Their Pain.
The dramatic emotional costs experienced by professional providers such as nurses, social workers, doctors, and other care providers are explored. The film also puts a spotlight on first responders who rescue, assist, and when possible - heal the injured and traumatized.
The story of a generation of African American guides who first discovered and then created their livelihoods around Mammoth Cave is explored.
The Big Dog Problem/The Three Friends Problem
When Peg and Cat need to mail some letters for Peg's Mom, they find their path to the mailbox blocked by a big dog. Using a graph, Peg attempts to figure out what's wrong with Cat.
10:30 AM ET
Chris puts a miniaturized Martin in his pack and investigates Spider Monkeys in the rainforest.
The Super Readers help Keen Kitten and Hopkins find the clues that will lead to their Princess.
11:00 AM ET
Victorian Mourning Items; Kentucky Sports Memorabilia; Colt Revolver
Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a collection of Victorian mourning items, Kentucky college sports memorabilia, and a 1911 Colt Single Action revolver.
Bryant Gumbel, Tonya Lewis-Lee, and Suzanne Malveaux discover a tapestry of the unexpected in their ancestry, revealing slaves and free people of color, Civil War legacies, and forgotten European origins.
Kentucky-Ecuador Partners: Rock and Realization
The cultural exchange program between Kentucky and Ecuador is highlighted through a visit by Lexington band Beau Haddock and Highland Rim.
A Big Help/The Trouble with Kittens
Kittens Billy and Betty get stuck in a tree, and Cleo and T-Bone finally get their chance to be heroes when they help rescue them. Back down on the ground, the kittens insist on playing in Mr. Bleakman's yard-where they're not supposed to go-and Clifford tries to keep them out.
11:30 AM ET
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmologist
Dr. Tuckson's guest is Dr. Frank R. Burns, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky and State Rep. Jason Nemes.
Master gardener Claude Stephens introduces segments about the art of gardening, from spring planting to preparing gardens for winter. The program includes visits to backyard gardens; the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm in Louisville; the Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky; and the Lexington Farmers' Market.
Caillou and Leo sqabble on on a toy shuttle they decided to share. Grandpa coaches Caillou's soccer team.
12:00 PM ET
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Guest: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Ohio Gov. John Kasich discusses what it means to be a conservative in the age of Trump.
WaterWorks Museum; Buschemeyer's Jewelers; Nancy Miller; Tragedy on the Tracks
A tour of Louisville Water Company's new museum; Buschemeyer's, a local jewelry store started in 1865; author Nancy Miller on her book, One Hundred Fascinating Louisville Women; and the 1917 train collision in Shepherdsville, the deadliest in Kentucky history, are featured.
Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America
"Sunny Side of Life" tells the story of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA.
Sid wonders why there aren't any birds living in the birdhouse he built with his Dad? Sid and his friends discover that lots of animals build and live in their own homes, like beehives, anthills, and bird nests!
12:30 PM ET
Washington's top journalists analyze the week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
In part two, Burt spends time with one of the most successful restaurant families in America, and sees how the younger generation adapts the restaurant business to a set of new interests.
Think in the Rink/X Marks the Spot
Duck and Dog practice for an ice skating show and get carried away and break the ice skating rink. Duck must search high and low for his letter X that has gone missing.
1:00 PM ET
Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Adam Beam, The Associated Press; Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource and WKU Public Radio.
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.
Quack decides not to talk until Chirp begs him to. Chirp gets stranded in a puddle.
1:30 PM ET
Renee's guest is Cherise Fanno Burdeen, CEO of the Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI). Burdeen talks about her organization's mission to reduce incarceration rates and their efforts to reform the bail system.
Howard recruits Truly and Clegg to hide his latest gift for Marina until he can give it to her. The coffee circle becomes suspicious and attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysteriously shrouded object.
The Super Readers help Keen Kitten and Hopkins find the clues that will lead to their Princess.
2:00 PM ET
Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words
In this 2017 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-winning documentary, Kentucky veterans tell their personal stories of their time in Vietnam. Nick Clooney narrates.
Rudy uses Abby's wand and turns himself into a dog so Grover's dogs will be friends with him.
2:30 PM ET
Now with Feathers!/A Frill a Minute
Dad gives Tiny and Buddy a mystery feather and the kids become "detectives," riding the dinosaur train to meet Valerie Velociraptor, who shows our kids what life is like covered with beautiful feathers. Our kids help Tank Triceratops overcome his awkwardness having a huge head by showing him how cool and amazing his features are, especially his frill.
3:00 PM ET
The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle
The 19th century witnessed the Breaks Canyon ('Grand Canyon of the South') become a coveted area for settlers, moonshiners, railroaders, and lumberjacks. As resource exploitation grew, a citizen-led preservation movement emerged and would rescue the Breaks from becoming just another lost Appalachian treasure. This documentary, narrated by Mike Rowe (Deadliest Catch and Dirty Jobs) looks at the past, present, and future of the Breaks as it continues to be under threat today.
Louisa has shocking news for Martin, Bert and Jennifer's party goes off with a bang, and Al has a business proposition for Ruth.
Armored Like an Ankylosaurus/Campout!
The kids travel on the dinosaur train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it's like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail. Our Pteranodon family goes to the big pond for their first overnight camp out and meets a small frog with a big voice.
3:30 PM ET
Cleaner of the Kelp/How Bubbles Got Her Moves Back
Splash and his friends meet Tidy the Garibaldi Fish, who is the self-appointed Kelp Forest Ranger. Bubbles injures her fin and has trouble swimming, so she tries different ways to move around.
4:00 PM ET
In Caldwell County, the Wilson-Blair African American One Room Schoolhouse and museum features African-American artifacts and memorabilia; explore the cultural history of the Paris and Bourbon County region at the Hopewell Museum; on the cliffs above Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Eagles View Bed & Breakfast offers guests lodge-style ambience; and Dave joins a team of ghost hunters during an eerie stop at Octagon Hall in Franklin, which many believe is one of the most haunted sites in America. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Father Brown is drawn into the shady world of boxing when a local fighter is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
2018 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame
Kentucky authors bell hooks, Annie Fellows Johnston, John Fox Jr., and Walter Tevis are inducted into the 2018 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame.
Daniel's Sleepover/Backyard Camping
Daniel notices some things that are just a bit scary when goes to Prince Wednesday's for a sleepover. O the Owl is a little hesitant to sleep in an unfamiliar setting when camping in the backyard.
4:30 PM ET
We are wrapping up and recapping the series as we introduce the folks working behind the camera to bring you Kentucky Afield!
You Are Special/Daniel Is Special
The children are putting on a show at school today, each doing something that makes them special. Dad reminds Daniel of the things that make him special, like his whimsical imagination!
5:00 PM ET
The crew installs a beam to support an opening to the kitchen. Apprentices work on the front porch. Tom installs a backsplash and Jenn installs a rainwater feature.
Famed Skater Tony Hawk Turns 50
Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk recently performed 50 of the tricks he created to celebrate his 50th birthday. Christopher Booker talks to Hawk about his legacy, getting older, and the evolution of the skateboarding industry.
Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story
In the 1930s, Lexington golfer Marion Miley was an international celebrity, but it all came to a tragic end in September 1941 when burglars killed Miley in a robbery at the Lexington Country Club. This 2017 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-winning KET documentary traces her childhood as a golf prodigy, her move to Lexington, success in golf, and her shocking death at the age of 27.
Secret Sculpture/The Celebrator
Pinkalicious, Peter, and friends find a secret statue to play on. Mommy comes up with an invention to celebrate Pinkville's birthday.
5:30 PM ET
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Samantha bikes atop the ancient City Wall in Xi'an and visits the site of the Terracotta Warriors.
I Feel The Earth Move/Zerk Visits Earth
After an earthquake, Celery takes the kids into space to study the Earth's plates and fault lines. Zerk, Jet's overactive cousin, visits Earth.
6:00 PM ET
The discovery of ancient fossil human ancestors in South Africa is explored. The fossils belong to a crucial gap in the record of our origins that spans the transition between the ape-like australopithecines and the earliest members of the human family.
Seafood Recipes; Bees; Coffee Recipe; Homemade Bug Spray
Fresh seafood means it's time for some Homemade Crawfish Jambalaya and Pan Seared Trigger Fish. Learn some tasty tricks and tips and Tim's favorite spices to use, as well as a simple aioli to top off the dish. Visit our bees to check on their progress and learn about how some hives have become "Honey Bound" and what to do. Take your leftover coffee and mix up a tasty Caramel Iced Coffee that will have your taste buds. dancing! Looking for a bug spray without all the harmful chemicals or smells? We make one using only 3 ingredients.
Earth Day Today/Earth Day Every Day
Nature Cat and the gang go on a nature hike over to Butterfly Hills to celebrate Earth Day. Nature Cat and his pals get sidetracked by a plastic bottle floating in a stream.
6:30 PM ET
Paducah Crockery; Folk Art Boat Radio; Antiques in Midway
Expert appraisers evaluate rare Paducah crockery and an unique folk art boat radio. Plus, the Collectibles crew explores the antiques scene in Midway.
Woodpecker Picks a Place/Here Comes the Sun
Nature Cat and the gang find a woodpecker pecking away at Hal's roof! Nature Cat leads his pals on an amazing adventure, to go see the Golden Sunstone!
7:00 PM ET
The finalists wrestle with meringues, undertake a British classic with only one recipe instruction and no measurements, and tackle one of the most complex challenges ever seen on the series.
Bourbon and Kentucky: A History Distilled
A look at the origins and growth of the bourbon business in Kentucky. Visits to several distilleries explore how and why bourbon was first distilled, how it is manufactured, and why it became so identified with Kentucky. Produced by historian Kent Masterson Brown with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip
In this special, the Tiger Family heads out on a road trip to Grandpere's! At first, Daniel doesn't know what to expect on the ride, but with a helpful map from Mom Tiger, Daniel learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you're on a trip with your family.
8:00 PM ET
Poldark Season 2 On Masterpiece
Poldark Season 2 - Episode Two
George tries plan B against Ross. Jud pays a steep price for treachery. Francis has a meeting of minds with his cousin. Demelza breaks difficult news.
Alexander Armstrong and Dr. Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence. They reveal how its facades and artworks mask a hidden story of intrigue and secrecy and uncover the secrets of one of the most spellbinding achievements of architecture - the dome of Florence's cathedral.
Video Vault - Kentucky Edition
Lloyd Bridges stars in the film Trapped from 1949. This film has Robert Karnes, born in Paducah, Kentucky, playing Agent Fred Foreman. Also, a short piece from the Jack Benny show.
Daniel Doesn't Want to Go Potty/Daniel Sits on the Potty
Daniel learns that it's important to try to go potty before leaving the house. Daniel learns that sometimes when your tummy hurts, it could mean that you have to go potty.
8:30 PM ET
Daniel Goes to Sleep/Prince Wednesday Sleeps Over
Daniel learns how to get calm and relax his body for bed. Prince Wednesday sleeps over.
9:00 PM ET
Endeavour Season 5 on Masterpiece
Endeavour Season 5 - Part One: Muse
Past and present collide in Oxford as the auction of a priceless Faberge Egg gets underway at Lonsdale College, inciting a burglary attempt. Then, Morse and Thursday search for a serial killer. Morse struggles to mentor a young detective constable.
After the successful Soviet launch of the first man in space in 1961, President Kennedy sets the greatest scientific challenge in history, to land a man on the moon before the decade is out. In America, Wernher von Braun at last has funds for the most powerful rocket ever built.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip
In this special, the Tiger Family heads out on a road trip to Grandpere's! At first, Daniel doesn't know what to expect on the ride, but with a helpful map from Mom Tiger, Daniel learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you're on a trip with your family.
9:30 PM ET
Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers
Films from Louisville's 48 Hour Film Project
Selections from Louisville's 48 Hour Film Project include Unsupervised, a police chase film with a twist ending; Death Boundary Specialists, a comedy featuring a strange chalk outline artist; The People You Meet, a silent film about a politician who meets an interesting woman; and Murder Chase, a thriller in which an affair goes terribly wrong.
10:00 PM ET
This documentary interweaves the development of modern life with innovations in energy technologies in Great Britain and the United States. Coal played the major role from the start, sharing the stage with other fossil fuels by the end of the twentieth century.
Michael Pollan and Michael Shnayerson
Michael Pollan, a long-time contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine and a journalism teacher at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his books In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto and The Omnivore's Dilemma. He is interviewed by Michael Shnayerson, a contributing editor of Vanity Fair.
Rudy uses Abby's wand and turns himself into a dog so Grover's dogs will be friends with him.
10:30 PM ET
Projections of America: Movies in Wartime
During the darkest hour of World War II, a team of idealistic filmmakers hoped the power of the movies could reshape the world. Their military campaign was accompanied by a vast propaganda effort that centered around 26 short documentaries about American life.
Now with Feathers!/A Frill a Minute
Dad gives Tiny and Buddy a mystery feather and the kids become "detectives," riding the dinosaur train to meet Valerie Velociraptor, who shows our kids what life is like covered with beautiful feathers. Our kids help Tank Triceratops overcome his awkwardness having a huge head by showing him how cool and amazing his features are, especially his frill.
11:00 PM ET
U.S. Ambassador Thomas Pickering
Renowned career U.S. Ambassador Thomas Pickering provides his insight into the world today.
Speed Art Museum; Kentucky Bison Company; Rustic Nail & Co.; East Kentucky Solar Farm
Visit the Speed Art Museum, Kentucky Bison Company, Rustic Nail & Co., and the East Kentucky Solar Farm.
Armored Like an Ankylosaurus/Campout!
The kids travel on the dinosaur train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it's like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail. Our Pteranodon family goes to the big pond for their first overnight camp out and meets a small frog with a big voice.
11:30 PM ET
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Western Kentucky native Bobbie Ann Mason's book of short stories about characters emerging from a rural way of life that is fast disappearing. A 1999 KET production.
A look at the history of Jenkins-a town built from scratch during the Kentucky coal boom-as reflected in an amazing cache of photographs taken more than 80 years ago.
Cleaner of the Kelp/How Bubbles Got Her Moves Back
Splash and his friends meet Tidy the Garibaldi Fish, who is the self-appointed Kelp Forest Ranger. Bubbles injures her fin and has trouble swimming, so she tries different ways to move around.