TV Schedules

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kentucky Life

The Sky's the Limit: Breathitt County Farming, Joyland Park, 65th Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Progressive agricultural practices and community efforts are helping farmers and agriculture thrive in Breathitt County; the complex legacy of Joyland Amusement Park, a once-prominent landmark on the outskirts of Lexington; a group in Louisville is making theatre accessible to everyone in the state, using Shakespeare. A 2026 KET production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Carl Perkins

An interview with U.S. Rep. Carl D. Perkins, a Democrat who served Eastern Kentucky as a member of the House of Representatives for more than three decades. A 1977 KET production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Fried Chicken, Cold Noodle Salad, Peach Cobbler

In this comforting, flavor-filled episode, take a step back into the kitchen traditions that never go out of style. Learn how to make simple, old-time fried chicken just like Mom used to serve. Alongside this classic, we whip up a refreshing cold noodle salad inspired by the bold flavors of Justin Wilson. To finish, indulge your sweet tooth with a warm, golden peach cobbler. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Afield

Spring Turkey Question & Answer Show

Chad Miles and a panel of experts answer questions about spring turkey hunting season. A 2026 production.

WoodSongs Kids

The Singleton Brothers & Candice Gunn

Discover the musical stylings of two young brothers from Marion, Kentucky. Candice Gunn, from Benton, Kentucky, has been playing the guitar and yodeling since she was five.

Little City Beautiful: Masonic Homes of Kentucky

This program tells the history of Masonic Homes of Kentucky throughout 150 years, featuring interviews with its leaders, alumni, and industry experts. A 2017 production.

Underground: Freedom Stories Along the Borderlands

The documentary explores the growth of abolitionism in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the 1800s. The film focuses on events and discussions that occurred at Lane Theological Seminary in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, as well as in Augusta, Kentucky, and other river communities. A 2025 production.

Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Big Lever

In 1978 Richard Nixon chose Leslie County, Ky., for his first public appearance since resigning the presidency. Priceless footage of his visit introduces this incisive and sometimes hilarious look at the engines that drive American politics. The film explores the machinations of party politics in this rural and staunchly Republican county. A 2011 Production.

Bywords

John Conlee

Country singer, John Conlee, talks about his career.

Jesse Stuart

Explores the writings and philosophy of Eastern Kentucky's poet of the people through scenes shot at Stuart's home in Greenup County's W Hollow, interviews with scholars and family members, home movies, and readings by Stuart. A 1992 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 Time Capsule

The Backside

A visit to the backside of Churchill Downs - the stable area where the jockeys, trainers, and exercisers work. A 2003 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.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Goat Milk

Maggie and Lindsey visit Sirocco Ridge Farm in Henryville, Indiana, which produces a variety of cheeses and gelato flavors from goat milk raised on the farm. In the kitchen, goat cheese takes center stage on the menu as they whip up chive chevre crostini with spring onion and green garlic confit, goat cheese gnocchi with ramp pesto and goat cheese truffles. A 2026 KET production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Fried Chicken, Cold Noodle Salad, Peach Cobbler

In this comforting, flavor-filled episode, take a step back into the kitchen traditions that never go out of style. Learn how to make simple, old-time fried chicken just like Mom used to serve. Alongside this classic, we whip up a refreshing cold noodle salad inspired by the bold flavors of Justin Wilson. To finish, indulge your sweet tooth with a warm, golden peach cobbler. A 2026 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Commitment

"Hands On: A Year in an Eastern Kentucky Classroom" is a warm, funny look at education reform. "Belinda," is the portrait of an AIDS activist.

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.

Jesse Stuart

Explores the writings and philosophy of Eastern Kentucky's poet of the people through scenes shot at Stuart's home in Greenup County's W Hollow, interviews with scholars and family members, home movies, and readings by Stuart. A 1992 KET production.

Bywords

John Conlee

Country singer, John Conlee, talks about his career.

The Beecher Terrace Story

The documentary examines the history of the Beecher Terrace public housing community and the role it played in the development of the Russell neighborhood in Louisville. A 2020 production.

Kentucky Life

Honor Flight; Bill Marvel; Artist Elmer Lucille Allen

World War II veterans board a flight honoring their service to our nation; Liberty may be home, but the Indianapolis Speedway is his heart - Bill Marvel has made a life in racing; and Elmer Lucille Allen is a pioneering scientist with artistic flair. A 2019 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.

Conversations with Champions

Phil Simms

Billy Reed talks to Louisville native Phil Simms, a CBS sports anaylst and former New York Giants quarterback, who led the team to two Superbowl titles. A 2015 KET Production.

Little City Beautiful: Masonic Homes of Kentucky

This program tells the history of Masonic Homes of Kentucky throughout 150 years, featuring interviews with its leaders, alumni, and industry experts. A 2017 production.

Underground: Freedom Stories Along the Borderlands

The documentary explores the growth of abolitionism in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the 1800s. The film focuses on events and discussions that occurred at Lane Theological Seminary in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, as well as in Augusta, Kentucky, and other river communities. A 2025 production.

Kentucky Life

Honor Flight; Bill Marvel; Artist Elmer Lucille Allen

World War II veterans board a flight honoring their service to our nation; Liberty may be home, but the Indianapolis Speedway is his heart - Bill Marvel has made a life in racing; and Elmer Lucille Allen is a pioneering scientist with artistic flair. A 2019 KET Production.

Kentucky Afield

Spring Turkey Question & Answer Show

Chad Miles and a panel of experts answer questions about spring turkey hunting season. A 2026 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 Edition

Shiners: Voices from Owsley County

With original and traditional music, students from Owsley County High School write and perform a play about growing up in rural Appalachia. While overcoming problems of addiction in one of the nation's poorest counties, the inspiring students travel from their small town to Kentucky's high school theater competition.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Commitment

"Hands On: A Year in an Eastern Kentucky Classroom" is a warm, funny look at education reform. "Belinda," is the portrait of an AIDS activist.