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Kentucky Abandoned

Kentucky Life searches for 'Abandoned Kentucky.' In Muhlenberg County, the ruins of an 1850's iron furnace are all that remain of Old Airdrie; the town of Beauty, in Martin County, stands on the site of what once was the Hungarian community of Himlerville; photographer Sherman Cahal explores the deserted Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort.
Season 20 Episode 9 Length 28:01 Premiere: 02/07/15

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Kentucky Life features our state’s great diversity with stories of its people, places and ideas. Since 1995, Kentucky Life’s focus has always been to help Kentuckians celebrate unique and regional people and cultures and present stories capturing the history and heritage of Kentucky.

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Chip Polston began his tenure as host of Kentucky Life with the premiere of season 28.

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In Search of Kentucky Abandoned

Kentucky Life searches for ‘Abandoned Kentucky.’ In Muhlenberg County, the ruins of an 1850’s iron furnace are all that remain of Old Airdrie; the town of Beauty, in Martin County, stands on the site of what once was the Hungarian community of Himlerville; photographer Sherman Cahal explores the deserted Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort; and in Louisville, the preservation of an historic house was accomplished through the efforts of an ice cream shop.

Old Airdrie
On a remote hillside in Muhlenberg County, overgrown stone ruins are all that remain of an ambitious dream in the 1850s to produce and sell quality iron.

In 1855, Sir Robert Alexander, whose family made its fortune in the Scottish iron industry,  decided to build an iron furnace along the banks of the Green River. Barry Duvall, a local historian, says that Alexander brought over 200 people and the steam engine from Scotland to build the iron furnace.

Continue reading about Old Airdrie and watch the video.

Himlerville, Kentucky
The tiny town of Beauty, Kentucky, located near the West Virginia border, was once a unique and successful coal mining community called Himlerville.

The town’s founder, Martin Himler, immigrated from Hungary to the U.S. in 1907. He arrived with no savings or resources, but found work in the coal mines.

Read more about Himlerville and watch the video.

Old Crow Distillery
The Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort hasn’t produced a drop of its original bourbon since 1987. But for photographer Sherman Cahal, the magic in the facility comes from those decades of neglect.

Cahal runs the a website called Abandoned at abandonedonline.net, where he documents deteriorating architecture ranging from old churches and hospitals to shuttered malls and power stations. He brought the Kentucky Life crew along on his visit to Old Crow, and explained why abandoned buildings are his favorite subject.

Find out more about Sherman Cahal and the Old Crow Distillery and watch the video.

The Comfy Cow
One house in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood went from a classic example of Victorian architecture, to derelict eyesore, to cheerful neighborhood gathering spot. The Comfy Cow, a Louisville-based ice cream shop, made that final transformation possible.

“When we purchased the building, we were set on improving it and getting it back up to its original glory,” says Tim Koons-McGee, owner of the Comfy Cow. “It was one of the best examples of Queen Anne architecture, Victorian architecture, in Clifton.”

Read more about The Comfy Cow and watch the video.

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Packhorse Library; Fall Traditions in Nancy; Robert Beatty; Beaver Dam Amphitheater - S28 E2

During the Great Depression, a group of women riding horses and mules brought books to the people of Appalachia; two local farms provide classic Fall activities in the small town of Nancy; Lexington artist Robert Beatty is one of the most recognizable creators of modern album artwork; Beaver Dam in Ohio County is making a big name for itself as a Kentucky concert destination. A 2023 KET Production.

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Hillbilly Days; Stitching the S.E.L.F.; Kentucky's Stonehenge; Friends of Eastern Cemetery - S28 E3

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Goin' Down Under; Remembering Ed McClanahan; National Quilt Museum; The Appalachian Shakespeare Center - S29 E1

Host Chip Polston goes on a walkabout at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo in Horse Cave; Ed McClanahan was a prolific writer and a member of Kentucky's "Fab Five"; the National Quilt Museum in Paducah honors quilters; and The Appalachian Shakespeare Center promotes Appalachia through the works of William Shakespeare. A 2023 KET production.

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Bluegrass Barons Vintage Baseball; Casey Jones Distillery; Highland Renaissance Festival; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade - S28 E4

Our friend Doug Flynn learns about the Bluegrass Barons and vintage baseball; Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville specializes in moonshine; hosted by the Kentucky Renaissance Faire, the Highland Renaissance Festival in Eminence is an annual tradition; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade in Somerset is home to a wide selection of toys, comic books and more.

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Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight Schools; Paramount Arts Center; Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites; Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland - S28 E6

Started in Rowan County in 1911, Cora Wilson Stewart thought up the idea of Moonlight Schools to combat adult illiteracy; the history of the iconic Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky; first-generation Sri Lankan-American Sam Fore recounts her journey starting a small pop-up restaurant in Lexington; the unique Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland in Calvert City. A 2023 KET Production.

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Painting Large; Tony Moore; Red River Gorge Trail Crew; Mojothunder - S28 E7

The large-scale murals of central Kentucky artists Graham Allen and Geoff Murphy include a diverse group of people with Kentucky roots; meet comic-book illustrator and artist Tony Moore; the Red River Gorge Trail crew maintains the trails of this Kentucky treasure; Mojothunder is an up-and-coming rock band in the Bluegrass. A 2023 KET Production.

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River City Tin Type; Kentucky Women Veterans Honor Flight; Henderson Border; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum - S28 E8

In Louisville, Rudy Salgado creates tintype photos with techniques and equipment from the 19th century; Kentucky women veterans traveled to DC over the summer for Honor Flight Kentucky; learn about the small part of Kentucky "north" of the Ohio River; the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, Kentucky, features thousands of colorful fluorite mineral specimens. A 2023 KET Production.

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Antiquing in Hazel; Creelsboro Natural Arch; Victor Mature; UK's Circus Club - S29 E2

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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Community Aid in Eastern Kentucky; Photographing Appalachia; Painting Appalachia; Russell Railroad YMCA - S28 E9

The historic flood that devastated portions of Eastern Kentucky in July 2022 highlighted the hard work, resilience and kindness of mountain communities; photographer Dean Hill has dedicated his life to capturing Appalachia on film; painter Ceirra Evans draws from her childhood to showcase the people of Appalachia; in Russell, the once-popular Railroad YMCA, now an abandoned building, was originally built to house railroad workers. A 2023 KET Production.

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WRFL 88.1 FM; Flame Run; Hensley Settlement - S28 E10

WRFL is the University of Kentucky's student-run radio station and has been operating for 35 years; visit Flame Run, a glass studio and gallery in Louisville and glass artist Brook Forrest White Jr.; and the history of Hensley Settlement and one man's determination to preserve a quieter way of life for his family. A 2023 KET Production.

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Wade Houston; Flavors from Home; First Vineyard Winery; Honoring Jonesville - S28 E11

Meet Wade Houston, Louisville businessman and former basketball coach at Male High School and the University of Louisville; author Aimee Zaring explores the recipes and journeys of refugees who live in Kentucky in her new cookbook; established in 1799 by Kentucky State Statute, First Vineyard was the first commercial winery in the U.S.; and a Buon fresco mural honors the once thriving African American community of Jonesville in Bowling Green. A 2023 KET Production.

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Wickliffe Mounds; Kudzu in Kentucky; Charles Young; Monte Casino Chapel - S28 E12

Wickliffe Mounds, a Native American archaeological site, features abundant wildlife, museum exhibits, a walking trail, welcome center, a gift shop and picnic areas; kudzu is known as 'the vine that ate the south' because it is so invasive; Charles Young from Mays Lick overcame barriers and became a military leader and overall renaissance man - a century after his death, Young received long overdue recognition; and while the 127-year-old Monte Casino Chapel may be small in stature, it more than makes up for its size in history. A 2023 KET Production.

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Bri Bowers; Bike Polo; Kentucky Meat Shower; Kelly Brewer - S28 E13

The illustrations of Louisville artist Bri Bowers depict some of the city's most well-loved local landmarks; a look at bike polo in Lexington; a 1876 phenomenon occurred when a substance resembling meat fell from the sky over the Crouch family farm in Olympia Springs; and artist Kelly Brewer and her friends started the Common Wealth of Kentucky Project, using their talents to showcase people and places in the Bluegrass.

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Civil War Soldier Graffiti in Mammoth Cave; Kentucky Wool Works; Frazier History Museum; Pamir Afghan Cuisine - S29 E3

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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B-29 Superfortress Tour; Pink Boots Society; Artist Robert Morgan; Alice Houston - S28 E14

Explore the history of the B-29 Superfortress, the plane used to deliver the atomic bombs during World War II; Pink Boots Society comprises movers and shakers in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry; Lexington-based artist Robert Morgan creates moving assemblage sculptures out of discarded family items; and explore the life of Louisville native and business leader Alice Houston, including her famous neighbor while growing up, Muhammad Ali. A 2023 KET Production.

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Empress Chili; Painter Jon Gaddis; White Hall; Artist Lakshmi Sriraman - S28 E15

Chip visits Empress Chili in Alexandria, the restaurant that started the Cincinnati Chili craze in 1922; the works of contemporary landscape painter Jon Gaddis; the history of White Hall, the mansion that has been in Richmond since the 1700s and was the home of the prominent Clay family; meet Lexington artist Lakshmi Sriraman, who specializes in painting, dance, and more. A 2023 KET Production.

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Author bell hooks; Lexington Writer's Room; WKDZ and the History of Radio; A Pollinator's Paradise - S28 E16

Explore the life and works of renowned Kentucky author and activist bell hooks, who championed the experiences of Black and working-class women that she argued were ignored by mainstream feminism; The Lexington Writer's Room offers local, active writers (and visitors) affordable and collaborative workspaces; when the tornados went through Western Kentucky in 2021, WKDZ and its sister radio station in Princeton went to great efforts to stay on the air; the Butterfly Greenhouse at Wilson Nurseries & Plant Co. educates Kentuckians about the importance of native pollinators by providing an up-close experience. A 2023 KET Production.

  • Wednesday October 25, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Whiffle Ball; Treehouses; Life in Lynch; Football Rivalry - S24 E1

Premiered On: 10/06/2018

Playing whiffle ball at Princeton's Little Busch Stadium; go climb a tree (and enjoy a luxurious night in it) at EarthJOY Treehouse Adventures; African-Americans came to work in the coal mines and are now making new lives in Lynch; Dayton and Bellevue football teams meet again in the most-played rivalry in Kentucky. A 2018 KET Production.

  • Thursday October 26, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Central Kentucky Tours; Harden Coffee; Wigwam Village - S24 E2

Premiered On: 10/13/2018

Climb aboard and explore the Bourbon Trail with Doug Flynn and the good folks at Central Kentucky Tours, Harden Coffee in Campbellsville is a family business built from the "grounds" up, and meet some new neighbors at the nostalgic Wigwam Village Inn #2 in Cave City. A 2018 KET Production.

  • Friday October 27, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Dream Riders; Buy Nothing Project; Underground Kayaking in Red River Gorge; Carver Abby Peterson - S29 E4

Visit two organizations that utilize horses to help individuals with mental health, cognitive development and physical therapy; the gift economy is growing in Kentucky, as well as a renewed sense of community; Chip heads to Wolfe County for an underground adventure by kayak; meet world champion carver Abby Peterson. A 2023 KET production.

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Makerspaces; Spinal Cord Injury; Frank Duveneck; Duncan Hines - S24 E3

Premiered On: 10/20/2018

The only limit is your imagination at Makerspaces in Lexington and Burlington, a new lease on life after spinal cord injury at the University of Louisville, the life and art of one of Northern Kentucky's great artists Frank Duveneck, and Bowling Green's Duncan Hines is America's first foodie. A 2018 KET Production.

  • Monday October 30, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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eKAMI; Schneider's Candies; Barber Legacy - S24 E4

Premiered On: 10/27/2018

eKAMI teaches coal miners new trades in an advanced facility in Paintsville, grab a box of chocolates and the Opera Creams at Schneider's Sweet Shop in Bellevue, and fathers and daughters carry on a barber legacy in Louisville and Elizabethtown. A 2018 KET Production.

  • Tuesday October 31, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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David Domine and Old Louisville's Haunted Places - S21 E10

Premiered On: 10/29/2016

Ghost lights illuminate the history of Old Louisville this Halloween! Author David Domine and a host of historians and re-enactors visit Old Louisville's most haunted places, and shed light on hundreds of years of local history and lore. A 2016 KET Production.

  • Tuesday October 31, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
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Haunted Louisville - Part 2; Doe-Anderson; Merle Travis; Justin Roberts - Walk the Willow - S21 E5

Premiered On: 01/30/2016

In the second part of our Haunted Louisville series, Kentucky Life showcases ghostly goings-on at Old Louisville's Conrad-Caldwell House; learn about Doe-Anderson, a national advertising agency with headquarters in Louisville; from KET's "Kentucky Muse", a look at country and western star Merle Travis and his thumb-picking style and songwriting that were deeply rooted in his Muhlenberg County home; and Murray craftsman Justin Roberts is passionate about reviving the almost-lost art of making traditional willow furniture. A 2016 KET Production.

  • Tuesday October 31, 2023 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Louisville Zombie Attack/Paranormal Investigators of Northern Kentucky/Voices of Elmwood/Edgar Cayce - S18 E7

Premiered On: 10/27/2012

Meet the characters who congregate on Bardstown Road for the annual Louisville Zombie Attack; Paranormal Investigators of Northern Kentucky (PINK) try to find explanations for claims of paranormal activity; in Voices of Elmwood, actors portray deceased residents of Daviess County and tell their stories at graveside to guests who ride through Elmwood Cemetery; and Dave investigates the life of Hopkinsville native and clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. A 2012 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

  • Tuesday October 31, 2023 9:00 pm ET on KETKY
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Park Mammoth Resort/Pumpkin Alley/Day of the Dead/Land Between the Lakes - S9 E17

Premiered On: 05/17/2003

A quaint hotel in Park City that has been a part of the scenery in the Mammoth Cave area for many years, a Middlesboro neighborhood's annual wonderland of Halloween jack-o'-lanterns, Day of the Dead celebrations in Lexington, and a look at some of the wildlife found in the Land Between the Lakes. A 2003 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.

  • Tuesday October 31, 2023 9:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Heartbeats; Central Auto; Judy Drive-In - S24 E5

Premiered On: 11/03/2018

A Louisville music therapist honors the life and legacy of dying patients with melodies of heartbeats, Central Auto drives the community and the economy in Clay, and the stars on screen shine brighter than the stars in the sky at Judy Drive-In in Mt. Sterling. A 2018 KET Production.

  • Wednesday November 1, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Cove Haven Cemetery; Huntertown; Julia Perry; Western Library - S28 E5

  • Saturday September 30, 2023 8:00 pm ET on KET
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Purrfect Day Cat Cafe; Elk Population; Restoration at Aviation Museum of Kentucky; AppHarvest - S27 E6

  • Friday September 29, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Lexington Camera Club; Maynard Blacksmiths; Charles Williams; Maurice Manning - S27 E5

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Waveland History; Post-It Picasso; Miner's Songs; Wylie Caudill - S27 E4

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The Brick at Red River Gorge; Turtle Farm Pottery; Louisville Miniature Club; The Void; Irene Dunne - S27 E3

  • Tuesday September 26, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Tambour Beading; Soap Box Derby; Huntertown; Somernites Cruise; Triangular Jog - S27 E2

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Bluegrass Barons Vintage Baseball; Casey Jones Distillery; Highland Renaissance Festival; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade - S28 E4

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Spirit Nest; Walter Tevis; Cove Haven Cemetery; Appalachian Horse Project; Sassafras Tree - S27 E1

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Kentucky Life: Host Special - S26 E7

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Kentucky Life: Bourbon and Horses - S26 E6

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Kentucky Life: Food - S26 E4

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Hillbilly Days; Stitching the S.E.L.F.; Kentucky's Stonehenge; Friends of Eastern Cemetery - S28 E3

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Kentucky Life: Historical Figures - S26 E2

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Kentucky Life: Arts - S26 E1

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Indoor Rock Climbing; Memory-Dwight Yoakam;Chained Rock; Dafford River Murals; Maysville Murals - S25 E23

  • Tuesday September 12, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Russell Fork Rafting; UK's Digital Restoration Initiative; Memory-Breaks Interstate Park; Bowling Green Youth Orchestra - S25 E22

  • Monday September 11, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Packhorse Library; Fall Traditions in Nancy; Robert Beatty; Beaver Dam Amphitheater - S28 E2

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Paris Fire Department; Memory-Agate Hunting; Artist Jonathan Queen; Florence Y'all - S25 E21

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Music on Call; Memory-Magee's Transparent Pie; Vent Haven Museum; Camp Shakespeare - S25 E20

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Louisville's Old Fashioned; Kentucky Springseat Saddle; Memory-Mountain Pleasure Horses; Secretariat Statue - S25 E19

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Violins of Hope; Memory-Kentucky in Africa; Dr. Ephraim McDowell; USS Sachem - S25 E18

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Kentucky Ferries; Memory-Idlewild; Sneaker Culture; Pickleball - S25 E17

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Pioneer Playhouse; Mountain Sports Hall of Fame - Wayland Gym; Saints of Louisville; Plant-Based Lexington - S28 E1

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Women's History - S25 E16

  • Friday September 1, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Shaker Village Singer; Marsha Weinstein & the "Votes for Women" Trail; Memory-Hoop Fest; George C. Wolfe Honored - S25 E15

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Julia Chinn; Memory-Barbara Kingsolver; Enid Yandell; Mary Todd Lincoln - S25 E14

  • Wednesday August 30, 2023 3:30 pm ET on KETKY
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Author bell hooks; Lexington Writer's Room; WKDZ and the History of Radio; A Pollinator's Paradise - S28 E16

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Hosts

Our New Host, Chip Polston

Chip Polston began his tenure as host of Kentucky Life with the premiere of season 28.

A familiar face to Kentuckians, Chip has appeared on air during several KET pledge drives, was the host of KET’s Mixed Media and the longtime on-air personality for the Kentucky Lottery.

Chip is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville. He is a lifelong Kentuckian and is thrilled to be traveling the state to highlight stories of the Commonwealth’s fascinating people and places.

Doug Flynn, Host for Seasons 21 – 27

Doug Flynn, former Major League Baseball player and current Cincinnati Reds broadcaster, began as the host of Kentucky Life in the 21st season.

During an 11-year MLB career, Flynn won two world championships with the Reds and a Gold Glove award at second base for the New York Mets.

Doug was born and raised in Lexington and is involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations, including Hope for the Warriors and the American Association for the Prevention of Substance Abuse in Athletics. He is a graduate of Somerset Community College, and a member of the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dave Shuffett, Host for Seasons 6 – 20

As host of Kentucky Life from 1999 to 2015, Dave Shuffett received nine Emmy nominations for on-camera performance and producing.

Shuffett is a native of Greensburg and a graduate of Murray State University. From 1989 to 1995, he served as both host and producer of Kentucky Afield.

Dave joined Kentucky Life for the series’ sixth season, replacing former host Byron Crawford. Shuffett was always accompanied by one of his dogs and they frequently appeared as “co-hosts.”

Dave lives in rural Central Kentucky and is the author of “My Kentucky Life,” a collection of his photos and stories of people and places throughout the state.

Byron Crawford, Host for Seasons 1 – 5

Kentucky native Byron Crawford hosted Kentucky Life from its debut in September 1995 through the summer of 1999.

He studied speech and broadcasting at Murray State University, then worked as a radio and television news reporter in Cincinnati and Louisville before beginning a newspaper career.

Byron wrote his “Kentucky Column” for the (Louisville) Courier-Journal from 1979 until 2008. Today he writes the back page column for Kentucky Living magazine.

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