TV Schedules

Take the River

The program examines the history and heritage of southeastern Indiana and its connection to the Ohio River. It explores an ancient citadel, a Revolutionary War battle, pioneers and Native Americans, the Underground Railroad, 1937 Flood, and more. A 2016 Production.

Kentucky Muse

Coal Black Voices

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.

Downstream

Harrodsburg/Mercer County KY- Celebrating 250 Years of Greatness

In Mercer County, Kentucky, this historic, history-filled episode kicks-off with a special tour of Old Fort Harrod. We visit Lemons Mill Brewery to sample 24 different brews and a family beer recipe that dates back to prohibition, and a sample (or two) of the unique Bum Ditty Hard "still" Cider bottled at the Vault. We'll explore the many acres of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, take a boat ride on Harrington Lake, jump off Chimney Rock, and visit the charming Beaumont Inn. A 2023 Production.

Inside Louisville

Inside Lakeside Swim Club with Brigid Kaelin

Nestled behind a non-descript gate in a residential area of Louisville's Highlands neighborhood sits Lakeside Swim Club. It's more than a swimming pool, it is a man-made lake built into an existing rock quarry. Local musician, artist and author Brigid Kaelin explores the history and her connection to the club. She also gives us an inside look at her career in music and why she continues to call Louisville home. A 2024 KET production.

Bywords

Paul Brett Johnson

Artist Paul Brett Johnson talks about his life and career.

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

African American Heritage Trail; Downtown Glasgow; U.S. Grant (Part 3)

Explore Lexington's history on the twelve stops along the African American Heritage Trail; Doug explores downtown Glasgow, and the final part of our profile of Ulysses S. Grant picks up with his presidency and enduring significance to Kentucky and the nation. A 2019 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Paducah Crockery; Folk Art Boat Radio; Antiques in Midway

Expert appraisers evaluate rare Paducah crockery and a unique folk art boat radio. Plus, the Collectibles crew explores the antiques scene in Midway. A 2017 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Coal Black Voices

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.

Take the River

The program examines the history and heritage of southeastern Indiana and its connection to the Ohio River. It explores an ancient citadel, a Revolutionary War battle, pioneers and Native Americans, the Underground Railroad, 1937 Flood, and more. A 2016 Production.

Building Hope: The Don and Mira Ball Story

This program gives a glimpse of Don and Mira Ball's generosity that has forever changed Kentucky. The philanthropic powerhouse team built a thriving home building business and devoted their time, talent and treasure to those less fortunate. Whether through recovery programs, serving on university boards or opening their home to various charitable organizations, Don and Mira Ball have humbly served their community. A 2018 KET Production.

Kentucky Life

African American Heritage Trail; Downtown Glasgow; U.S. Grant (Part 3)

Explore Lexington's history on the twelve stops along the African American Heritage Trail; Doug explores downtown Glasgow, and the final part of our profile of Ulysses S. Grant picks up with his presidency and enduring significance to Kentucky and the nation. A 2019 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

Payne Hollow: Life on the Fringe of Society

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Harlan and Anna Hubbard's simple life on the Ohio River in Trimble County. Eschewing electricity, telephones, and other trappings of the 20th century, the Hubbards tended their garden, fished the river, and lived lives akin to those of settlers a century earlier. A 2002 KET production.

Take the River

The program examines the history and heritage of southeastern Indiana and its connection to the Ohio River. It explores an ancient citadel, a Revolutionary War battle, pioneers and Native Americans, the Underground Railroad, 1937 Flood, and more. A 2016 Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

The SteelDrivers/The Clay Hess Band

Nashville's own The SteelDrivers and Grammy Award-winner Clay Hess and his band perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fanfest in Nashville. A 2013 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Peach Bowl, 1976

Coach Fran Curci, players Rod Stewart and Derrick Ramsey, and others share memories of the 1976 Peach Bowl, which pitted Kentucky against North Carolina. A 1977 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Coal Black Voices

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.