TV Schedules

This Is the Ohio River - Life Death Rebirth of the Beautiful

Once dubbed "the beautiful river," the Ohio River has since fallen on hard times, derided by some as the dirtiest river in America. Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson travels the 981-mile waterway from Pennsylvania to Illinois, discovering more hopeful perspectives that look at the river in new and provocative ways.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Bluegrass Honor Flights

Travel to Washington D.C. for a special episode on Bluegrass Honor Flights. A 2017 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Whose Child Is This?

An award-winning film on the problem of child abuse, circa the early 1970s. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Heirloom Horse Blanket; 19th Century Chatelaine Collection; Paducah Antiques District

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a heirloom horse blanket and a 19th Century Chatelaine Collection. Plus, the Kentucky Collectibles crew goes on the road for a tour of the downtown Paducah antiques district. A 2018 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Oklahoma, 1951

Guests include John Griggs, Dom Fucci, and Walt Yowarsky. A 1977 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

From Bluegrass to Blues—Roots of Kentucky Music

Outstanding Kentucky artists present music associated with summer. The Eastern Kentucky University Brass Quintet performs band music, Homer Ledford plays traditional bluegrass, and Robert Phillips and the Fender Benders play the blues. A 1997 KET production.

bookclub@ket

The Believers

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Janice Holt Giles' moving story of love and marriage set in a Shaker community. A 2002 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Whose Child Is This?

An award-winning film on the problem of child abuse, circa the early 1970s. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers, Jenny Beth Willis with Emily Wills, Kings Highway, and Randy Lanham and the Band. A 2015 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Bluegrass Honor Flights

Travel to Washington D.C. for a special episode on Bluegrass Honor Flights. A 2017 Production.

Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union

The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. A 2011 Production.

Walden - The Ballad of Thoreau

The play is a conversation between Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson set during the final two days Thoreau spent at his cabin before leaving Walden Pond.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

His Eye Is on the Sparrow/Girls' Hoops

"His Eye Is on the Sparrow" profiles Ethel Caffie-Austin, a daughter of the coalfields and West Virginia's "First Lady of Gospel Music." "Girls' Hoops" explores the history of girls' high school basketball in Kentucky, including its first heyday in the 1920s; the subsequent 42-year ban on statewide competition; its rebirth in the 1970s; and its development into the fiercely competitive, popular sport it has become today.

Bywords

Mike Grisanti

Restaurateur Mike Grisanti talks about his own restaurant and the Louisville Restoration Project. A 1980 KET production.

Inside Louisville

A Haunted Cabin with Bill Stark

Louisville native Bill Stark and his wife Charisse were looking for a peaceful getaway outside the city when they purchased a cabin in Red River Gorge ten years ago. It wasn't long before they discovered they might not be living there alone. Bill Stark shares the story of his "haunted" cabin in the woods that has been featured on the Discovery Channel, HBO and in a new book. A 2024 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Bluegrass Honor Flights

Travel to Washington D.C. for a special episode on Bluegrass Honor Flights. A 2017 Production.

Downstream

Wine to Water

Visiting Taylor Made Farm to discuss the contribution of the region's waters in raising winning Thoroughbred horses; the Valley View Ferry, one of the oldest operating ferries in North America; Camp Nelson supplied water from the Kentucky River to supply Union troops and horses; the 1922 House & Winery; Dixie Cafe in Keene, KY; and the Wine & Vine Festival. A 2024 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

His Eye Is on the Sparrow/Girls' Hoops

"His Eye Is on the Sparrow" profiles Ethel Caffie-Austin, a daughter of the coalfields and West Virginia's "First Lady of Gospel Music." "Girls' Hoops" explores the history of girls' high school basketball in Kentucky, including its first heyday in the 1920s; the subsequent 42-year ban on statewide competition; its rebirth in the 1970s; and its development into the fiercely competitive, popular sport it has become today.

Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union

The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Muse

Finding Higher Ground

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.

Downstream

Wine to Water

Visiting Taylor Made Farm to discuss the contribution of the region's waters in raising winning Thoroughbred horses; the Valley View Ferry, one of the oldest operating ferries in North America; Camp Nelson supplied water from the Kentucky River to supply Union troops and horses; the 1922 House & Winery; Dixie Cafe in Keene, KY; and the Wine & Vine Festival. A 2024 production.

Inside Louisville

A Haunted Cabin with Bill Stark

Louisville native Bill Stark and his wife Charisse were looking for a peaceful getaway outside the city when they purchased a cabin in Red River Gorge ten years ago. It wasn't long before they discovered they might not be living there alone. Bill Stark shares the story of his "haunted" cabin in the woods that has been featured on the Discovery Channel, HBO and in a new book. A 2024 KET production.

Bywords

Mike Grisanti

Restaurateur Mike Grisanti talks about his own restaurant and the Louisville Restoration Project. A 1980 KET production.

A Line Unbroken: The Charles Forrester Story

The documentary examines the work and life of sculptor Charles Forrester (1928-2010), a long-time professor at Western Kentucky University, whose art impacted generations of sculptors and artists. A 2020 Production.

Kentucky Life

Alice Allison Dunnigan; Memory-Doug's First Segment; Wendover; Mary Ingles

Alice Allison Dunnigan was the first African American woman granted press credentials to the White House; in his first Kentucky Life story, Doug took a wild ride aboard a Rockin' Thunder Jet Boat; in Leslie County, Wendover was the home and heart of the Frontier Nursing Service; taken captive by the Shawnee, pioneer Mary Ingles braved the wilderness unarmed and on foot to return home in this 2021 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment.

Kentucky Collectibles

Heirloom Horse Blanket; 19th Century Chatelaine Collection; Paducah Antiques District

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a heirloom horse blanket and a 19th Century Chatelaine Collection. Plus, the Kentucky Collectibles crew goes on the road for a tour of the downtown Paducah antiques district. A 2018 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Finding Higher Ground

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.

Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union

The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. A 2011 Production.

A Line Unbroken: The Charles Forrester Story

The documentary examines the work and life of sculptor Charles Forrester (1928-2010), a long-time professor at Western Kentucky University, whose art impacted generations of sculptors and artists. A 2020 Production.

Our Kids

Meet some impressive student athletes, see how students are learning new skills, and some special dogs; hosted by PRP High School correspondent MaKenna Scott.

Kentucky Life

Alice Allison Dunnigan; Memory-Doug's First Segment; Wendover; Mary Ingles

Alice Allison Dunnigan was the first African American woman granted press credentials to the White House; in his first Kentucky Life story, Doug took a wild ride aboard a Rockin' Thunder Jet Boat; in Leslie County, Wendover was the home and heart of the Frontier Nursing Service; taken captive by the Shawnee, pioneer Mary Ingles braved the wilderness unarmed and on foot to return home in this 2021 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment.

bookclub@ket

The Believers

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Janice Holt Giles' moving story of love and marriage set in a Shaker community. A 2002 KET production.

Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union

The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Jim Lauderdale/The Grascals/The Spinney Brothers

Nashville "A-list" songwriter Lauderdale, perennial bluegrass favorites The Grascals, and Canadian acoustic group The Spinney Brothers perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville. A 2013 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Oklahoma, 1951

Guests include John Griggs, Dom Fucci, and Walt Yowarsky. A 1977 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Finding Higher Ground

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.