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Explore the life of collegiate sports marketing pioneer Jim Host and discover the principles and philosophies that led to his success. From his experiences as an athlete, broadcaster, entrepreneur and public servant, Host has left an indelible imprint on national sports as well as his home state of Kentucky.
This one-hour documentary from KET chronicles Host’s life and career, showing how his early love of sports played a driving role in his rise as a sports marketing and broadcasting innovator as well as business and civic leader.
Premiered: KET Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 8/7 pm
This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.
Jim Host Photo Albums
Also see TOPS in Lex screening event photos.
Contributions to KET’s O. Leonard Press Endowment for Public Affairs in memory of Jim Host’s mentor are appreciated.
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Jim Host: Game Changer
Explore the life of collegiate sports marketing pioneer Jim Host and discover the principles and philosophies that led to his success in this 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated documentary. From his experiences as an athlete, broadcaster, entrepreneur and public servant, Host has left an indelible imprint on national sports as well as his home state of Kentucky. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.
- Monday April 13, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday April 13, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday April 15, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET
- Wednesday April 15, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET
- Friday April 17, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KET
- Friday April 17, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KET
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O. Leonard Press Endowment for Public Affairs
Contributions are appreciated to KET’s O. Leonard Press Endowment for Public Affairs in memory of Jim Host’s mentor.
