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Saturday, December 9

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Kentucky Edition

December 8, 2023

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Start Up

Brian Lefeve: St. Clair Shores, MI

Life coach Brian LeFeve helps individuals live their best life.

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Walter Tevis: A Writer's Gambit

Explore the complex life and brilliant career of Kentucky writer Walter Tevis. His novels The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Color of Money were all adapted into major motion pictures, and The Queen’s Gambit has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television series of the past decade.

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Nature Cat

The Big Bath Brouhaha/Fossil Hunt

Hal needs a bath before he can join the gang to get a picture taken for Granny Bunny. The gang helps Squeeks search for a fossil on the beach.

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12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

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Amanpour and Company

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The Red Green Show

The Folk Art Convention

Red suggests raising money for the Lodge by making folk art to sell at the local convention. Glen Brackston brings his slot cars to Harold's Hobby House. Red drastically increases the horsepower of his car by turning a toilet into a carburetor, uses an extension ladder to pick up a heavy bench, and makes a dolly out of beer bottles.

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Arthur

Lend Me Your Ear/The Butler Did It

Arthur, Buster, and Brain are worried when Mr. Ratburn isn't acting like himself. He's always pleased to see them! When Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler for Father's Day, Muffy fears Bailey may be replaced.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

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This Old House

Lexington | Gone Geo

Framing a zero-threshold entry; geothermal energy is chosen to heat and cool the home; an exposed steel beam gives the exterior a new look.

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The Video Vault

The Man with the Golden Arm; The Adventures of Robin Hood (Short)

A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction - Frank Sinatra was nominated for an Oscar for his work on this 1955 film. Horace Hough is the Kentucky connection. Plus, a short segment from The Adventures of Robin Hood. A 2022 Production.

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Arthur

That's My Grandma/Bud's Knotty Problem

D.W. gets jealous when Grandma Thora becomes the most popular babysitter in town. When Bud falls in love with a snazzy new pair of boots, he might face his toughest adventure yet - learning to tie his shoes.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

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Antiques Roadshow

The Gen X Years

Explore the era between Boomers and Millennials for exciting treasures from the mid-1960s to early 1980s, also known as the Generation X years. Standout appraisals include Matt Groening artwork, Charles Loloma bracelets, and Evel Knievel's leathers.

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Ask This Old House

Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair

Installing a generator hookup to a home's circuit board; asbestos and options for mitigation; fixing an insufficient lintel repair on an 1833 home.

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Odd Squad

Odd in 60 Seconds/Villain Networking

The Mobile Unit is called to a top-secret security facility. The Shadow proposes a Villain Network.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

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Jews of the Wild West

Interviews, archive footage and historical photographs reveal the stories of Jewish American immigrants and highlight their contributions toward shaping the western United States.

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Nature Cat: A Nature Carol

Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past (Daisy), Present (Squeeks), and Future (Hal) on Christmas Eve.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

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Doc Martin

Season 9, Episode Five: Wild West Country

Martin investigates a local farmer after he shoots Robert for stealing some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication causes a bad reaction and a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub.

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Connections host Renee Shaw smiling in a gray suit along with the show logo and a "Check Schedule" button.Connections host Renee Shaw smiling in a gray suit along with the show logo and a "Check Schedule" button.

3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

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Sesame Street: The Nutcracker: Starring Elmo & Tango

Elmo and his puppy Tango embark on an adventure to get back a nutcracker toy.

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3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

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Father Brown

The Folly of Jephthah

Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.

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Eddy's World

The entertaining story of toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb, best known for the iconic Yakity-Yak Teeth and 800 classic toys.

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Kentucky Music

John Haywood

Floyd County native, visual artist, and master banjo player John Haywood performs.

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Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

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The Caverns Sessions

The Lil Smokies

The Lil Smokies are invigorating a new approach to roots music, turning their a lively "Grassicana" sound into music that beckons the mainstream.

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WoodSongs

Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Cristina Vane

Darin and Brooke Aldridge, one of the premier acts in bluegrass music, perform. Cristina Vane brings together her love for pre-war delta blues and her signature bottleneck slide guitar playing.

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

This adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick, and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home for Christmas.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

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Eddy's World

The entertaining story of toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb, best known for the iconic Yakity-Yak Teeth and 800 classic toys.

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Christmas at Belmont

Belmont University students present holiday favorites and classic songs from the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

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The American Woodshop

Freestanding Display Cases

This chimney cabinet stands 50 inches tall and features clear shelves, a glass door and LED lighting.

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Louisville's Olmsted Parks

Frederick Law Olmsted designed Central Park in New York City and hundreds of parks nationwide, but you can find what's been called the defining park system of his career in Louisville. Composed of 18 parks and six parkways, Louisville's Olmsted Park system is not only pastoral and full of activities, it brims with historical links and footnotes. Jackie Hays, a veteran broadcaster in Louisville, narrates this special. A 2015 KET production.

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Arthur's Perfect Christmas

As the residents of Elwood City get ready for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and even "Baxter Day," they all want their holiday celebrations to be perfect - but just what does that mean?

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

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WoodSongs Kids

Lily and Noah Goebel & Alex Davis

Lily and Noah Goebel are musical siblings from Elkton, Kentucky. Alex Davis is a banjo-picking 10-year-old who is like a mini Earl Scruggs. A 2023 Production.

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Inside Louisville

The Frazier History Museum with CEO Andy Treinen

What started as a personal display of arms from the late Owsley Brown Frazier has evolved into a history museum"where the world meets Kentucky" and the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Frazier History Museum CEO Andy Treinen talks about how the museum has grown to include modern history, technology and Kentucky's bourbon heritage. A 2023 KET production.

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Music Anywhere

William Matheny; Bryan Himes; The Sharecroppers; Dirty Proper; Dustin Sellers

Performances by William Matheny at the graveyard at Waveland, Bryan Himes at Blue Stallion Brewery, The Sharecroppers at the abandoned Wilderness Trace Hotel, Dirty Proper at the Fun House, and Dustin Sellers at the Fun House. A 2015 Production.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Opera: A Star for Kitty

Mister Rogers hosts a celebration honoring his television friends and visits a factory to see how candles are made. The comet arrives with a special message, and the residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe celebrate Henrietta's birthday.

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The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

Dr. Mark Hyman - Healthy Habits

Dr. Mark Hyman shares advice on what foods you should eat or avoid in order to improve your health.

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Jubilee

The HillBenders/Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys

Young, high-energy quintet The HillBenders and "bluegrass poet" Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville. A 2013 KET Production.

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Shadow Play/Play Ball

The Cat takes the kids to Silhouette Valley where they learn that shadows are made by blocking light. Nick and Sally go to Ballaballo and learn how different balls are made of different materials.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

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Arthur

Fountain Abbey/Arthur Calls It

The diary of Muffy's great, great grandmother Mary Alice reveals a very interesting story. Arthur doubts his decision to call Buster out during a baseball game.

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Comment on Kentucky

December 8, 2023

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

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Elinor Wonders Why

Big Trees; Baby Steps

The kids take a special field trip to the forest to see huge sequoias, the world's tallest trees. The kids realize that sometimes you can't do things because your body isn't ready yet.

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

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Molly of Denali

Stand Back Up/Seal Meal

Molly faces some big obstacles while training hard to participate in a cross-country ski race. When Molly and her family go fly fishing, a hungry seal sneaks into their boat and eats their sockeye salmon.

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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The Pack Horse Librarians of Appalachia

A historical documentary tells the story of pack horse librarians - women hired by the Franklin Roosevelt's Work Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression to travel on horseback to deliver library books and magazines to people in Eastern Kentucky, braving creeks, mountains and inclement weather along the way. A 2022 KET production.

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Super Why!

Judith's Happy Chanukah

The Super Readers jump into the book Judith's Happy Chanukah where they learn more about the holiday.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

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Let's Go Luna!

Gaja's Birthday; Kabaddi

Fabuloso faces his worst nightmare when he has to take the kids to a birthday party. Andy learns about the old sport kabaddi.

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Wai Lana Yoga

Cats and Fish

The Cat Stretch teaches hip movement and gives a flexible spine. The Fish strengthens the spine.

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Black Women Writers Forum

Writers Nikky Finney, Crystal Wilkinson, and Bianca Lynne Spriggs discuss the experiences of and challenges faced by Black women in the South. Renee Shaw moderates. Recorded at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington, Kentucky. A 2016 KET Production.

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Peg + Cat

The Flat Woman Problem/The Hanukkah Problem

Super Peg and Cat Guy face a great challenge when Triangulo and Flat Woman try to flatten the town! Albert Einstein has Peg and Cat over for Hanukkah and shows them how to make a 2D piece of paper into a 3D dreidel.

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

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Wild Kratts

Walk on the Wetside

Donita Donata captures basilisk lizards. Martin and Chris use water walking powers to rescue them.

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Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Spine Flexibility

Miranda will take you through stretches that will increase the flexibility in your back and improve your posture.

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Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Snow Fairy/To Catch a Leaf

A freak snowstorm leaves Pinkville covered in pink snow, so Pinkalicious, Peter, and Jasmine sculpt a snow fairy - Frostina. According to Rafael, if a falling leaf lands on your shoulder, you get a wish.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

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Curious George

Dolphin with the Yellow Hat/Dog's Day Off

While building sandcastles on the beach, George uses the Man with the Yellow Hat's hat as a bucket, but the waves take the hat out to sea. George helps Hundley build his confidence to meet his role model by finding the perfect game for them to play.

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Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay

Trees and Shrubs

Discover the proper way to sketch trees and shrubs so they don't blend together.

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Walter Tevis: A Writer's Gambit

Explore the complex life and brilliant career of Kentucky writer Walter Tevis. His novels The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Color of Money were all adapted into major motion pictures, and The Queen’s Gambit has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television series of the past decade.

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Alma's Way

Beatbox Big Time; Super Sisters

Alma thinks she's so great at beatboxing that she doesn't need to practice. Alma takes being Junior's "super sister" too far.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

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Sesame Street

Sesame Street Goes to the Farm

Farmer Todd takes Elmo, Rosita, Bert, and Ernie on a tour of a farm to learn all about the animals.

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Paint This with Jerry Yarnell

Steps to Nowhere, Part 1

Jerry explains the composition of this beautiful painting and shows pieces of reference material.

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Sesame Street

The Pie Caper

Elmo and Abby are at the farm waiting for their pie; they help Farmer Todd with some chores and come back to see that someone has eaten their pie; Elmo and Abby become detectives and look for clues to find out who ate their pie.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

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Dinosaur Train

Stop and Smell the Flowers/Moms' Campout

Mom takes Tiny, Buddy, and Don on a super secret daytrip to Qianzhousaurus Pond. Mrs. Pteranodon organizes a "Moms' Campout" with other moms and kids in the neighborhood.

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Painting with Wilson Bickford

Feathered Friend, Part 1

A bright red cardinal is perched on a rustic, antique water pump, enjoying the beautiful summer day.

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The Video Vault

The Man with the Golden Arm; The Adventures of Robin Hood (Short)

A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction - Frank Sinatra was nominated for an Oscar for his work on this 1955 film. Horace Hough is the Kentucky connection. Plus, a short segment from The Adventures of Robin Hood. A 2022 Production.

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Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

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Paint This with Jerry Yarnell

Two of a Kind, Part 2

Jerry shows the proper mixing and blending of greens while using the water miscible oil palette.

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Weekends with Yankee

Down by the Sea

Spend an idyllic summer day on the shores of Cape Cod and stop in at the Chatham Bars Inn. Richard Wiese heads to Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay for a surfing lesson. Amy cooks up roasted carrots and herbed yogurt sauce.

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Rosie's Rules

Dance Party Island/Rosie the Mascot

Rosie makes a dance party island. Rosie becomes a mascot for Javi's soccer team.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

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The Best of the Joy of Painting

After the Rain

Bob Ross paints a thick, dense forest - enjoy the crisp rain-fresh air.

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Travels with Darley

Wisconsin's Northwoods

Traveling through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; log rolling; mountain biking; hiking, boating and fishing; Delta Diner; a classic Supper Club.

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

The Dragon Dance/Teacher Harriet's Birthday

The children work together to help Teacher Harriet with a big art project: creating a dancing dragon! The children help Mom Tiger decorate their classroom for Teacher Harriet's birthday.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

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It's Sew Easy

Let's Get Started

Joanne Banko demonstrates a variety of techniques using both the sewing machine and serger.

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Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Arab-American

Exploring the Arab American community in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, including Little Middle East; celebrating a Palestinian wedding with the Freedom Dabka Group.

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Super Daniel!/Play Pretend

Daniel and Grandpere take Dad's lunchbox to the Clock Factory and Daniel uses his imagination to have several super adventures along the way. Teacher Harriet shows the children a big cardboard box and asks them what they think it could be.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Arrow Point

Two contemporary construction methods that make quick work of the arrowhead quilt block.

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Garden Smart

Butterflies and Pollinator Gardens

Monarch butterflies; a charming wildlife and pollinator garden.

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Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

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Garden Smart

A 500-Year-Old Garden in the Heart of Amsterdam

A historical garden with more than 4,000 species of plants highlights architecture, design, plants and history.

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America's Test Kitchen

Spring Chicken Dinner

Recipes include roast chicken with couscous, roasted red peppers and basil; rhubarb upside-down cake. Plus, all about grains and the magical potential of chocolate.

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Inside Louisville

The Frazier History Museum with CEO Andy Treinen

What started as a personal display of arms from the late Owsley Brown Frazier has evolved into a history museum"where the world meets Kentucky" and the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Frazier History Museum CEO Andy Treinen talks about how the museum has grown to include modern history, technology and Kentucky's bourbon heritage. A 2023 KET production.

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Rosie's Rules

Dance Party Island/Rosie the Mascot

Rosie makes a dance party island. Rosie becomes a mascot for Javi's soccer team.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

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Welcome to My Farm

Let There Be Light

It's an evening of creme brulees and holiday lights at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

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Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television

Quick Noodles

Recipes include Singapore curry noodles; Korean spicy chilled noodles; sesame noodles with chicken and scallions.

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WoodSongs

Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Cristina Vane

Darin and Brooke Aldridge, one of the premier acts in bluegrass music, perform. Cristina Vane brings together her love for pre-war delta blues and her signature bottleneck slide guitar playing.

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Donkey Hodie

Flying Flapjacks; Pickle Penguin Problem

Donkey wants to make Grampy a surprise birthday breakfast but none of her flapjacks will fly. Panda's toy pickle gets stuck between two rocks.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

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Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence

Overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco; Durer's mass-produced engravings; Van Eyck's meticulous oil paintings; Brueghel's peasants at play; the futuristic visions of Bosch.

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Sara's Weeknight Meals

Southern Secrets

Discover how local farmers in Arkansas turn their farms into sanctuaries for migrating birds. Recipes include deep-fried rice balls and jambalaya.

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Donkey Hodie

The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot

The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first. Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

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Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Baltimore, Maryland

Samantha tours the American Visionary Art Museum and visits the Sunday farmers' market. in Baltimore.

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tasteMAKERS

Hildebrand Farms Dairy

By looking to the past, the family at Hildebrand Farms Dairy ensures the farm's future. And. make lasagna with from-scratch with Mornay sauce, sausage, red peppers and spinach.

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Louisville's Olmsted Parks

Frederick Law Olmsted designed Central Park in New York City and hundreds of parks nationwide, but you can find what's been called the defining park system of his career in Louisville. Composed of 18 parks and six parkways, Louisville's Olmsted Park system is not only pastoral and full of activities, it brims with historical links and footnotes. Jackie Hays, a veteran broadcaster in Louisville, narrates this special. A 2015 KET production.

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Curious George

Camp George/Hoop Dupe

When Marco gets sick, George recreates a summer camp experience on his roof. George discovers that hula hoops can be musical.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

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Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope

Taiwan - Iron Pathways to Adventure - Part 1

Joseph discovers that Taiwan's rail system is indeed a pathway to adventures that never cease to entertain, educate, and enchant.

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Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

Eating Disorders: Early Detection and Intervention

Eating disorders have physical as well as psychological impacts; professor Cynthia M. Bulik, founding director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders.

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Music Anywhere

William Matheny; Bryan Himes; The Sharecroppers; Dirty Proper; Dustin Sellers

Performances by William Matheny at the graveyard at Waveland, Bryan Himes at Blue Stallion Brewery, The Sharecroppers at the abandoned Wilderness Trace Hotel, Dirty Proper at the Fun House, and Dustin Sellers at the Fun House. A 2015 Production.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Lou Gehrig/I Am Marie Owens

Lou Gehrig teaches the kids to focus on the good stuff in their lives. Marie Owens teaches the kids that instead of getting angry, they should solve problems in a positive way.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

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Pati's Mexican Table

The Nectar of the Mayan Gods

In the town of Mani, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey. Recipes include sweet lime roasted chicken with broccolini; honey habanero rice with peas; lemons, honey and basil agua fresca.

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Weekends with Yankee

Down by the Sea

Spend an idyllic summer day on the shores of Cape Cod and stop in at the Chatham Bars Inn. Richard Wiese heads to Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay for a surfing lesson. Amy cooks up roasted carrots and herbed yogurt sauce.

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Jubilee

The HillBenders/Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys

Young, high-energy quintet The HillBenders and "bluegrass poet" Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville. A 2013 KET Production.

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Hero Elementary

Squeak to Me; Team's Song Theme Song

Sparks' Crew must find ways to communicate without words when AJ's gadget misfires and makes everyone squeak. Sparks' Crew want to make their own theme song, so they learn to make sounds of different pitches.

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The show hosts and the show logo.The show hosts and the show logo.

3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

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Lidia's Kitchen

Worth Celebrating

Let's celebrate the Lidia way with winter panzanella, a crespelle bar and farina gnocchi.

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Travels with Darley

Wisconsin's Northwoods

Traveling through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; log rolling; mountain biking; hiking, boating and fishing; Delta Diner; a classic Supper Club.

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Nature Cat

The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum

Nature Cat gets his big break when director Quentin Bearantino sees how perfect he is for the role of Cowboy Kitty; Nature Cat and the gang bring Hugo's farm back to life.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

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The Farmer & The Foodie

Farming Well

Maggie and Lindsey visit a decades-old family farm in New Castle, Kentucky, where they learn what it means to farm well from Steve Smith. They spend some time with Mary Berry of The Berry Center before heading back to Lindsey's kitchen, where Mary teaches them to cook her family's brown sugar pie, and they make a hearty winter meal of braised Boston butt with sweet potato BBQ sauce.

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Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Arab-American

Exploring the Arab American community in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, including Little Middle East; celebrating a Palestinian wedding with the Freedom Dabka Group.

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Kentucky Life

Antiquing in Hazel; Creelsboro Natural Arch; Victor Mature; UK's Circus Club

Antique lovers flock to the small town of Hazel in southwestern Kentucky; Creelsboro Natural Arch is one of the largest stone arches east of the Rocky Mountains; Louisville-born actor Victor Mature was a star in the 1950s; and the evolution of the University of Kentucky Circus Club. A 2023 KET production.

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Arthur

Arthur Plays the Blues/Buster's Sweet Success

Arthur's piano teacher retires, telling him that he'll get along just fine with her replacement. But when Arthur meets the famous-and very strict-Dr. Fugue, he begins to doubt whether he'll be able to keep up. Buster signs up to sell candy to raise money for the band, but then eats up all the profits.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

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America's Test Kitchen

Thanksgiving for a Small Group

Learn how to do a scaled-back Thanksgiving dinner that's perfect for a small group. Recipes include roast whole turkey breast with gravy and oatmeal dinner rolls.

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MotorWeek

2023 Honda Civic Type R

Launch off the line in the Honda Civic Type R, then bring it back in the Ford Escape.

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Kentucky Afield

Dog Breeds That Love to Hunt

We're running the hounds at night searching for raccoons; beagles go on a rabbit hunt; and a mountain feist named Ellie May chases squirrels. A 2023 Production.

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Molly of Denali

New Nivagi/Crane Song

Molly is entrusted with her Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the annual Qyah Ice Cream Competition. Molly can't wait to help Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

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Cook's Country

Mediterranean Meze

Recipes include mana'eesh za'atar and baba ghanoush, roasted beets with lemon-tahini dressing, Plus, different types of eggplant.

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Moveable Feast

Newport, Rhode Island

Squid ink calamari; Thai lobster with coconut chili butter; pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre; Stoneacre Garden.

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Connections

Affrilachian Poet Frank X Walker

Affrilachian poet Frank X Walker discusses his first children's book, "A Is for Affrilachia," and other upcoming projects. A 2023 KET Production.

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Odd Squad

Teach a Man to Ice Fish

The Mobile Unit must teach the agents in the Odd Squad Arctic office how to solve a case for themselves.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

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The Lawrence Welk Show

Weather Show (Gail, Ron, & Michael)

Enjoy performances of "Button Up Your Overcoat" and "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella."

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PBS News Weekend

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Walter Tevis: A Writer's Gambit

Explore the complex life and brilliant career of Kentucky writer Walter Tevis. His novels The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Color of Money were all adapted into major motion pictures, and The Queen’s Gambit has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television series of the past decade.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

The Great Froggyback Ride

The Wild Kratts accidentally get miniaturized while they are creature adventuring in the Amazon.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

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The Good Road

St. Croix, USVI - Farm Tech City

Explore the culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands, from food education and food independence through farming to a center for technology.

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Let's Go Luna!

The Potato King/The Charango Kid

Andy and the others venture into the Andes Mountains to discover that the Potato King is real! Carmen finds out in Cusco that the joy of music doesn't come from fancy instruments, but from playing with friends.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

KET

Antiques Roadshow

The Gen X Years

Explore the era between Boomers and Millennials for exciting treasures from the mid-1960s to early 1980s, also known as the Generation X years. Standout appraisals include Matt Groening artwork, Charles Loloma bracelets, and Evel Knievel's leathers.

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The Lawrence Welk Show

50th Anniversary Special (Rocky Rockwell)

Music includes "That's My Girl," "Wolverine Blues," "Ain't We Got Fun" and "The Covered Wagon Rolled Right Along."

KETKY

The Video Vault

The Man with the Golden Arm; The Adventures of Robin Hood (Short)

A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction - Frank Sinatra was nominated for an Oscar for his work on this 1955 film. Horace Hough is the Kentucky connection. Plus, a short segment from The Adventures of Robin Hood. A 2022 Production.

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Ready Jet Go!

Castaway Carrot/Jet Can't Sleep

Celery, Jet, and Sunspot discover that they have mistakenly left Carrot on the Moon! The Propulsions learn about Earth storms as compared to storms on other planets.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

KETKIDS

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Brady Noon & WanMor

Ames McNamara joins in on bathtime fun; Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. performs the iconic bathtime classic, "Rubber Duckie."

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evening

7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

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Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Buche De Noel (Yule Log Cake); Sarah Beth Terry; Cogan's Woods

It's officially the Christmas Season! Learn how to make a from-scratch recipe for a Buche de Noel (Yule Log Cake) complete with filling and decorations. It's easier than you think! Listen to the amazing vocals of Sarah Beth Terry from our recent Christmas Music Show and end the night with our favorite Christmas tradition - Cogan's Woods.

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Classic Gospel

Best of Gordon Mote

A collection of Gordon Motes 's best loved songs including "The Old Gospel Ship" are showcased.

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Sesame Street: The Nutcracker: Starring Elmo & Tango

Elmo and his puppy Tango embark on an adventure to get back a nutcracker toy.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

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The Red Green Show

The Folk Art Convention

Red suggests raising money for the Lodge by making folk art to sell at the local convention. Glen Brackston brings his slot cars to Harold's Hobby House. Red drastically increases the horsepower of his car by turning a toilet into a carburetor, uses an extension ladder to pick up a heavy bench, and makes a dolly out of beer bottles.

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Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Kentucky Life

Civil War Soldier Graffiti in Mammoth Cave; Kentucky Wool Works; Frazier History Museum; Pamir Afghan Cuisine

Explore the graffiti left by Civil War soldiers in Mammoth Cave; sustainability is a passion for the owners of Kentucky Wool Works; the esteemed collection of the Frazier History Museum; and an authentic Afghan restaurant that resides in an Owensboro biscuit house. A 2023 KET production.

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Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville

Lee Roy Parnell

Songs include "Barb-B-Que," "Abilene," "On the Road," "Love Without Mercy" and "Workin' Man Blues."

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

This adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick, and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home for Christmas.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Afield

Deer Hunting; Squirrel Hunt; Kayak Fishing

Chad and video producer Tim Sherrard go deer hunting, squirrel hunting in western Kentucky, and kayak fishing for trophy largemouth bass. A 2023 production.

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Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville

Harold Bradley & Mandy Barnett

Legendary guitarist Harold Bradley along with Mandy Barnett join Ray and they perform a cover of Patsy Cline's classic "Crazy."

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Kentucky Music

John Haywood

Floyd County native, visual artist, and master banjo player John Haywood performs.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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Movie Classics

Eye of the Needle

A ruthless German spy who goes by the name of Henry Faber is on his way back home from England after gathering information about the D-Day invasion for Hitler. Henry, who is actually the "Needle," a name that refers to his favorite method of killing, becomes stranded on Storm Island with Lucy and her husband, David. Lucy's strained relationship with her husband leaves her vulnerable to Henry's charms. Starring Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan and Christopher Cazenove (1981).

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Last of the Summer Wine

Car and Garter

After meeting car enthusiast Wesley, Compo volunteers to test drive his car, in order to impress Nora Batty.

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WoodSongs

Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Cristina Vane

Darin and Brooke Aldridge, one of the premier acts in bluegrass music, perform. Cristina Vane brings together her love for pre-war delta blues and her signature bottleneck slide guitar playing.

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Arthur's Perfect Christmas

As the residents of Elwood City get ready for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and even "Baxter Day," they all want their holiday celebrations to be perfect - but just what does that mean?

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9:31 pm ET 8:31 pm CT

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Keeping Up Appearances

Singing for Emmet

Hyacinth still wants to impress Emmet with her singing, especially since he has moved in next door.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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As Time Goes By

When they return home to London, Lionel and Jean are greeted by an unwelcome guest.

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Louisville's Olmsted Parks

Frederick Law Olmsted designed Central Park in New York City and hundreds of parks nationwide, but you can find what's been called the defining park system of his career in Louisville. Composed of 18 parks and six parkways, Louisville's Olmsted Park system is not only pastoral and full of activities, it brims with historical links and footnotes. Jackie Hays, a veteran broadcaster in Louisville, narrates this special. A 2015 KET production.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Lou Gehrig/I Am Marie Owens

Lou Gehrig teaches the kids to focus on the good stuff in their lives. Marie Owens teaches the kids that instead of getting angry, they should solve problems in a positive way.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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Still Open All Hours

Christmas 2016

As Christmas approaches, grocer Granville's cost-saving measures at his shop are as cunning as ever, as he attempts to sell sweets that turn your tongue green and puddings that might just come from outer space.

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Music Anywhere

William Matheny; Bryan Himes; The Sharecroppers; Dirty Proper; Dustin Sellers

Performances by William Matheny at the graveyard at Waveland, Bryan Himes at Blue Stallion Brewery, The Sharecroppers at the abandoned Wilderness Trace Hotel, Dirty Proper at the Fun House, and Dustin Sellers at the Fun House. A 2015 Production.

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Hero Elementary

Squeak to Me; Team's Song Theme Song

Sparks' Crew must find ways to communicate without words when AJ's gadget misfires and makes everyone squeak. Sparks' Crew want to make their own theme song, so they learn to make sounds of different pitches.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT

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Austin City Limits

Allison Russell/The Weather Station

Allison Russell performs numbers from her renowned album Outside Child, while the Weather Station plays tunes from the widely lauded LP Ignorance.

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Luna & Sophie

Season 2, Episode Five: The Suicide Tree

A botany professor collapses, dead. Luna and Sophie have doubts about if it was a natural death.

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Jubilee

The HillBenders/Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys

Young, high-energy quintet The HillBenders and "bluegrass poet" Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville. A 2013 KET Production.

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Nature Cat

The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum

Nature Cat gets his big break when director Quentin Bearantino sees how perfect he is for the role of Cowboy Kitty; Nature Cat and the gang bring Hugo's farm back to life.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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Arthur

Arthur Plays the Blues/Buster's Sweet Success

Arthur's piano teacher retires, telling him that he'll get along just fine with her replacement. But when Arthur meets the famous-and very strict-Dr. Fugue, he begins to doubt whether he'll be able to keep up. Buster signs up to sell candy to raise money for the band, but then eats up all the profits.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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WoodSongs

Jimmie Vaughan

Jimmie Vaughan celebrates his life in the blues and on the road with The Jimmie Vaughan Story.

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Finding Your Roots

Laughing on the Inside

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. provides comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr. with accounts of hardship in their family trees, which may have led them to find humor in adversity.

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Comment on Kentucky

December 8, 2023

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

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Molly of Denali

New Nivagi/Crane Song

Molly is entrusted with her Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the annual Qyah Ice Cream Competition. Molly can't wait to help Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes.

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