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Travis Pickin'

Several renowned guitarists display the unique finger-picking technique popularized by Muhlenberg County native Merle Travis. Performers include: Thom Bresh, Eddie Pennington, Marty Stuart, and Ben Hall.
Season 7 Episode 4 Length 56:26 Premiere: 02/08/16

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Season 7 Episodes

Travis Pickin'
S7 E4 Length 56:26 Premiere Date 02/08/16

Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

S7 E3 Length 58:14 Premiere Date 03/21/16

Merle Travis: Guitar Man
S7 E2 Length 57:06 Premiere Date 02/01/16

Kentucky Chautauqua
S7 E1 Length 58:07 Premiere Date 11/16/15

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The Affrilachian Poets, an ensemble of African American and minority writers from Appalachia and the South, challenge the notions of an all-white region and culture and celebrate their African heritage and rural roots. Their work gives voice to the pleasures and power of family, land, good food, artistic community, music, and transformation. A 2008 KET Production.

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A Novel Approach - S1 E6

Premiered On: 02/24/2008

Visits the homes of three Kentucky writers for conversations on inspirations and the writing process. Sheila Williams of Newport is the author of "Dancing on the Edge of the Roof" and "On the Right Side of a Dream." Kirby Gann of Louisville is the author of "The Barbarian Parade" and "Our Napoleon in Rags." And Silas House of Eastern Kentucky is the author of "Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves," and "The Coal Tattoo." A 2008 KET Production.

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Fire and Motion - S2 E1

Premiered On: 12/21/2008

The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate, automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists. A 2008 KET Production.

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Music and drama bring people in Harlan County together to talk about the life-and-death community challenge of prescription drug abuse. A 2009 KET Production.

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Part of the acclaimed KET series "Signature", this 1995 documentary profiles author and University of Kentucky professor Ed McClanahan, from his experiences as a member of the Merry Pranksters in California in the 1960s to his sprawling novel "The Natural Man" and his autobiographical work "Famous People I Have Known". A 2010 KET production.

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Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland - S4 E2

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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.

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