TV Schedules

Hey Cartooners!

Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Judy Geagley; Franklin Drive-In; Walk the Willow; KY Farm Bureau's IFAL

Teddy Bear maker Judy Geagley, Franklin Drive-In, Walk the Willow chairs, and Kentucky Farm Bureau's IFAL are featured. A 2016 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Time Remembered

A look back at Louisville's early history, from the first settlement on Corn Island in 1778 to the end of the 19th century. By the mid-1800s, Louisville had become one of the most important cities in the country. At the end of the century, the steamboat era came to an end, and the city's economy made the transition to railroad transportation. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Gibson Dot Neck Guitar

Expert appraisers evaluate a Gibson Dot Neck guitar worth thousands of dollars. A 2016 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Western Kentucky vs. Michigan, 1966

Guests include Wayne Chapman and Clem Haskins. A 1980 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Prestonsburg

Features music from three different perspectives: the Lexington Singers, a community chorus; the River City Drum Corp, a group of young percussionists who perform traditional African rhythms; and the Kentucky Opry, a cast of instrumentalists and singers who take a "down-home" approach to entertainment. A 2000 KET production taped at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.

bookclub@ket

The Bean Trees

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Barbara Kingsolver's first novel, the story of a young Kentucky woman who grows up as she moves west and meets many unexpected challenges. A 2001 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Time Remembered

A look back at Louisville's early history, from the first settlement on Corn Island in 1778 to the end of the 19th century. By the mid-1800s, Louisville had become one of the most important cities in the country. At the end of the century, the steamboat era came to an end, and the city's economy made the transition to railroad transportation. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Mackenzie Bell; Skylar Lanham; Barry Lanham and The Footstompin' Express Cloggers

Mackenzie Bell, Barry Lanham and the Footstompin' Express Cloggers and Skylar Lanham are featured. A 2022 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Judy Geagley; Franklin Drive-In; Walk the Willow; KY Farm Bureau's IFAL

Teddy Bear maker Judy Geagley, Franklin Drive-In, Walk the Willow chairs, and Kentucky Farm Bureau's IFAL are featured. A 2016 Production.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries. A 2019 KET Production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Old-Time Country Music

"Sunny Side of Life" tells the story of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA.

Bywords

Bill Mardis

Bill Mardis, of the Commonwealth Journal, talks about his career in newspaper and radio. A 1984 KET production.

Inside Louisville

LMPD Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel

One year since she was appointed as chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel still faces some big challenges. In this personal interview, meet the woman behind the badge. From pastor to police officer, Chief Gwinn-Villaroel tells her story, what brought her to Louisville and what she sees for the future of the city. A 2024 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Judy Geagley; Franklin Drive-In; Walk the Willow; KY Farm Bureau's IFAL

Teddy Bear maker Judy Geagley, Franklin Drive-In, Walk the Willow chairs, and Kentucky Farm Bureau's IFAL are featured. A 2016 Production.

Downstream

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine

The Kentucky River, including majestic Boone Creek, as well as the historic lock and museum at Boonesboro are explored. Kentucky's first 255-mile river race gets rained out but craft brews abound with a look at Country Boy Brewing as well as North America's First Vineyard wines. A 2017 Production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Old-Time Country Music

"Sunny Side of Life" tells the story of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA.

KET Forums

The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum

Health and wellness experts explore simple, science-backed changes in diet and daily movement that can lead to lasting improvements in overall well-being. Powerful personal stories and innovative community programs highlight real people making small adjustments with big results. Hosted by Christie Dutton. Guests: Angela Dearinger, M.D., executive vice-dean at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Jennifer Truman, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., Bariatrics and Weight Management, Norton Healthcare; Fred Williams, M.D., endocrinologist; and Carrie Davidson, Ed.D., health and wellness fitness manager at the University of Kentucky. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Medical Association. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Of Hands and Hearts: The Kentucky Guild of Artists

A variety of artisans from across Kentucky discuss their work, the value of their membership in the guild, and the history and goals of Kentucky's oldest art and craft organization. A 2013 KET production.

Downstream

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine

The Kentucky River, including majestic Boone Creek, as well as the historic lock and museum at Boonesboro are explored. Kentucky's first 255-mile river race gets rained out but craft brews abound with a look at Country Boy Brewing as well as North America's First Vineyard wines. A 2017 Production.

Inside Louisville

LMPD Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel

One year since she was appointed as chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel still faces some big challenges. In this personal interview, meet the woman behind the badge. From pastor to police officer, Chief Gwinn-Villaroel tells her story, what brought her to Louisville and what she sees for the future of the city. A 2024 KET production.

Bywords

Bill Mardis

Bill Mardis, of the Commonwealth Journal, talks about his career in newspaper and radio. A 1984 KET production.

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.

Kentucky Life

Wildcat Service Dogs; Corvette Production; Steamboat Travel

At the University of Kentucky, the puppies of Wildcat Service Dogs accompany their student trainers almost everywhere, learning to become assistance dogs for individuals facing mobility challenges; in Bowling Green, a look at the Corvette production assembly line; and Doug experiences a mode of travel from America's earlier days, aboard a steamboat on the Ohio River. Hosted at the Life Adventure Center in Versailles. A 2016 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Gibson Dot Neck Guitar

Expert appraisers evaluate a Gibson Dot Neck guitar worth thousands of dollars. A 2016 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Of Hands and Hearts: The Kentucky Guild of Artists

A variety of artisans from across Kentucky discuss their work, the value of their membership in the guild, and the history and goals of Kentucky's oldest art and craft organization. A 2013 KET production.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries. A 2019 KET Production.

Kentucky Life

Wildcat Service Dogs; Corvette Production; Steamboat Travel

At the University of Kentucky, the puppies of Wildcat Service Dogs accompany their student trainers almost everywhere, learning to become assistance dogs for individuals facing mobility challenges; in Bowling Green, a look at the Corvette production assembly line; and Doug experiences a mode of travel from America's earlier days, aboard a steamboat on the Ohio River. Hosted at the Life Adventure Center in Versailles. A 2016 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

The Bean Trees

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Barbara Kingsolver's first novel, the story of a young Kentucky woman who grows up as she moves west and meets many unexpected challenges. A 2001 KET production.

Hey Cartooners!

Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

Kentucky Edition

An Arts & Culture Special Edition

Jubilee

Act of Congress

Act of Congress, an acoustic band from Birmingham, AL, perform at the 3rd annual International Newgrass Festival. A 2012 KET production.

Run That by Me Again

Western Kentucky vs. Michigan, 1966

Guests include Wayne Chapman and Clem Haskins. A 1980 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Of Hands and Hearts: The Kentucky Guild of Artists

A variety of artisans from across Kentucky discuss their work, the value of their membership in the guild, and the history and goals of Kentucky's oldest art and craft organization. A 2013 KET production.