TV Schedules

Kentucky Muse

Fire and Motion

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.

bookclub@ket

Clay's Quilt

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Kentuckian Silas House's first novel - the story of a young miner picking up the pieces of a life marred by early tragedy. A 2002 KET production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Paducah Fair Appraisals; Kentucky Artist Helen LaFrance

More appraisals from the 2017 Collectibles fair in Paducah. Plus, a showcase of the life and extraordinary work of renowned Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance. A 2017 KET Production.

Downstream

Spirits with Spirits

Starting at historic Biancke's Restaurant, Kyle and Carrie are prompted to check out the spooky aura of Roh's Opera House in downtown Cynthiana, Kentucky. After a night of paranormal activity at Ashford Acres, Carrie paddles the South Fork of the Licking River while Kyle visits Maiden City Brewery and the Pike Street Wine House. They end their adventure at the Dailey Grind, where Kyle reveals a real pain in the neck! A 2023 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Repurposing Railroads, Farmington Historic Home, A Shire of Our Own

Kentucky communities are looking to repurpose old railroad tracks in a variety of innovative and entertaining ways; Farmington Historic Home has over 200 years of history to tell; and did J.R.R. Tolkien find inspiration for the Shire in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" from what he heard about Kentucky? A 2026 KET production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Smith D. Broadbent Jr.

At various times, agriculturist, businessman, and civic leader Smith Broadbent Jr. served as president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, the Kentucky Seed Association, the Kentucky State Fair Board, and the Thomas Poe Cooper Foundation. A 1979 KET production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Mary Helen Byck

Louisville businesswoman Mary Helen Byck was also a well-respected community leader whose interests ranged from support of the arts to politics and social activism. A 1979 KET production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Duck Recipes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies

Duck takes center stage in a rich, flavor-packed episode. Learn how to perfectly sear a tender duck breast, finished with a luscious cherry-brandy reduction. On the side, crispy duck fat fries and caramelized Brussels sprouts add depth and comfort to the plate, while a simple homemade mayonnaise ties it all together. End on a high note with Tim's Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies - chewy, tangy and unforgettable. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Afield

Fly Fishing, Tracking Turkeys, Springtime Fishing

Fly fishing for trout in a small Kentucky stream, biologists leg-band wild male turkeys to track harvest rates and we're on the banks of the Falls of the Ohio for some springtime fishing. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Paducah Fair Appraisals; Kentucky Artist Helen LaFrance

More appraisals from the 2017 Collectibles fair in Paducah. Plus, a showcase of the life and extraordinary work of renowned Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance. A 2017 KET Production.

WoodSongs Kids

Newfound Gap & Reed Elliotte

Listen to a singer and piano player from Corbin, Kentucky. Enjoy the old-timey sounds of the Newfound Gap Old-Time Youth Band.

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.

Golden Age of Local Television

Bob Braun & Alan Sakalas

Rob Braun, a former TV news anchor, reflects on his father, Bob Braun, host of "The Bob Braun Show." And, Alan Sakalas, an audio engineer for "The Bob Braun Show," "The Paul Dixon Show" and others, shares insights about what life was like backstage on those programs. A 2025 production.

Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Hand Carved

Chester Cornett made chairs for Presidents and his work is displayed in museums across the country. In this film, Chester fells a tree on the site of his family's homeplace on the top of Pine Mountain in southeastern Kentucky and transports it back to his small apartment and workshop in inner-city Cincinnati. He uses simple hand tools to chop, whittle, and carve the wood into an exquisite, eight-legged, "two-in-one" rocker. A 2011 Production.

Bywords

George Wilson

George Wilson discusses his duties as commissioner of the Kentucky Bureau of Corrections. A 1980 KET production.

Our Kids

Check out our talented musicians, meet students helping students, and an award-winning artist. Atherton High School correspondent Tessa Hartmans hosts.

Kentucky Collectibles

Paducah Fair Appraisals; Kentucky Artist Helen LaFrance

More appraisals from the 2017 Collectibles fair in Paducah. Plus, a showcase of the life and extraordinary work of renowned Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance. A 2017 KET Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Tell Me Where It Hurts

In the early 1970s, a group of Kentucky health officials visited rural areas and Louisville's inner city to investigate the quality and availability of health care and were shocked by the injustices they found. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Fire and Motion

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.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Bison

Maggie and Lindsey visit Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison to learn about the history of bison and the benefits of its meat. Later, they fire up the grill for bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs, served with tzatziki sauce. They also make a bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Duck Recipes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies

Duck takes center stage in a rich, flavor-packed episode. Learn how to perfectly sear a tender duck breast, finished with a luscious cherry-brandy reduction. On the side, crispy duck fat fries and caramelized Brussels sprouts add depth and comfort to the plate, while a simple homemade mayonnaise ties it all together. End on a high note with Tim's Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies - chewy, tangy and unforgettable. A 2026 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Labor

"Justice in the Coalfields" is a behind-the-scenes look at the communities affected by the 1989 Pittston coal strike in southwest Virginia.

Run That by Me Again

Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State, 1974

Guests include Roy Kidd, Everett Talbert, and Robyn Hatley. A 1977 KET production.

Our Kids

Check out our talented musicians, meet students helping students, and an award-winning artist. Atherton High School correspondent Tessa Hartmans hosts.

Bywords

George Wilson

George Wilson discusses his duties as commissioner of the Kentucky Bureau of Corrections. A 1980 KET production.

Imperial China: The Art of the Horse

An exploration of the majesty of the horse and of 3,000 years of Chinese history as captured in 350 priceless artifacts, exhibited together for the first time at Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse in the summer of 2000. Produced in 2000 for KET by Michael Breeding MEDIA.

Kentucky Life

Shelby Society; Dueling in Kentucky; Sisters of Charity of Nazareth; Byron Crawford Fireside Story

Descendants of Kentucky's governors and lieutenant governors keep the history alive in the Shelby Society; find out why our politicians still swear oaths promising they haven't dueled; the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have local roots and a worldwide reach; and our original host Byron Crawford tells a holiday fireside story. A 2019 KET Production.

Downstream

Spirits with Spirits

Starting at historic Biancke's Restaurant, Kyle and Carrie are prompted to check out the spooky aura of Roh's Opera House in downtown Cynthiana, Kentucky. After a night of paranormal activity at Ashford Acres, Carrie paddles the South Fork of the Licking River while Kyle visits Maiden City Brewery and the Pike Street Wine House. They end their adventure at the Dailey Grind, where Kyle reveals a real pain in the neck! A 2023 KET production.

Conversations with Champions

John Swofford

A discussion with John Swofford, who has served as commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for the past 18 years. A 2015 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.

Golden Age of Local Television

Bob Braun & Alan Sakalas

Rob Braun, a former TV news anchor, reflects on his father, Bob Braun, host of "The Bob Braun Show." And, Alan Sakalas, an audio engineer for "The Bob Braun Show," "The Paul Dixon Show" and others, shares insights about what life was like backstage on those programs. A 2025 production.

Kentucky Life

Shelby Society; Dueling in Kentucky; Sisters of Charity of Nazareth; Byron Crawford Fireside Story

Descendants of Kentucky's governors and lieutenant governors keep the history alive in the Shelby Society; find out why our politicians still swear oaths promising they haven't dueled; the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have local roots and a worldwide reach; and our original host Byron Crawford tells a holiday fireside story. A 2019 KET Production.

Kentucky Afield

Fly Fishing, Tracking Turkeys, Springtime Fishing

Fly fishing for trout in a small Kentucky stream, biologists leg-band wild male turkeys to track harvest rates and we're on the banks of the Falls of the Ohio for some springtime fishing. A 2026 production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (KET)

Duck Recipes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies

Duck takes center stage in a rich, flavor-packed episode. Learn how to perfectly sear a tender duck breast, finished with a luscious cherry-brandy reduction. On the side, crispy duck fat fries and caramelized Brussels sprouts add depth and comfort to the plate, while a simple homemade mayonnaise ties it all together. End on a high note with Tim's Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies - chewy, tangy and unforgettable. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Paducah Fair Appraisals; Kentucky Artist Helen LaFrance

More appraisals from the 2017 Collectibles fair in Paducah. Plus, a showcase of the life and extraordinary work of renowned Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance. A 2017 KET Production.

Kentucky Edition

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 Afield

Fly Fishing, Tracking Turkeys, Springtime Fishing

Fly fishing for trout in a small Kentucky stream, biologists leg-band wild male turkeys to track harvest rates and we're on the banks of the Falls of the Ohio for some springtime fishing. A 2026 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Labor

"Justice in the Coalfields" is a behind-the-scenes look at the communities affected by the 1989 Pittston coal strike in southwest Virginia.