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The Alice and Wade Houston Story

The Alice and Wade Houston Story chronicles the lives and careers of one of Louisville’s most prominent couples. From their childhoods in Louisville and Alcoa, Tennessee, we follow their lives as they both move from the segregated worlds of their youth to their multiple successes in the arenas of both business and sports.
Season 1 Episode 1 Length 56:36 Premiere: 02/27/23

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The Alice and Wade Houston Story chronicles the lives and careers of one of Louisville’s most prominent couples. From their childhoods in Louisville and Alcoa, Tennessee, we follow the Houstons as they move from the segregated worlds of their youth to their multiple successes in the arenas of both business and sports. The story is told by a chorus of voices in addition to Alice and Wade, including their three children, Allan, Lynn and Natalie; relatives; and friends; as well as business partners, civic leaders and former players whose lives have all been touched by the Houstons’ generosity of spirit.

The program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

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S1 E1 Length 56:36 Premiere Date 02/27/23

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The documentary chronicles the lives and careers of Alice and Wade Houston, a philanthropically inclined couple from Louisville who grew up in segregated communities, became lifelong friends with Muhammad Ali, and found success in the arenas of both business and sports, including building one of the largest woman- and minority-owned supply-chain businesses in North America. Along the way they've supported local organizations and helped countless people. A 2023 KET production.

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