TV Schedules

From This Valley

Author and outdoorsman Gurney Norman explores Eastern Kentucky's Big Sandy region, including its trails, its people, its history, and its rich literary heritage. A 1989 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Rock Bottom Soap; Woodford Reserve Bourbon; Bluegrass Youth Ballet

Rock Bottom Soap, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, and the Bluegrass Youth Ballet are visited. A 2018 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

In the American Way

Looks back at urban renewal in Louisville in the 1970s, including the destruction that was required to make way for new development, and at the opposition voices who argued that "quality of life" could not be measured by concrete. Prominent among them was Kentucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Babe Ruth Baseball; Harpers Ferry Pistol; Snuff Bottles

Expert appraisers examine treasures including an autographed Babe Ruth baseball, a Harpers Ferry pistol, and an amazing snuff bottle collection. 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.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Madisonville

A concert from the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville spotlights Western Kentucky talent: the Murray State University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dennis Johnson; vocalist Janet Cunningham; a choral group from the Governor's School for the Arts; and nationally known flutist Jim Walker, originally from Muhlenberg County. A 1997 KET production.

bookclub@ket

Hell and Ohio: Stories of Southern Appalachia

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Chris Holbrook's "Hell and Ohio," a collection of nine insightful and empathetic short stories about life in contemporary Appalachia. A 2003 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

In the American Way

Looks back at urban renewal in Louisville in the 1970s, including the destruction that was required to make way for new development, and at the opposition voices who argued that "quality of life" could not be measured by concrete. Prominent among them was Kentucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers, Marty Brown, Blue View, and comedy with Randy Lanham. A 2015 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Rock Bottom Soap; Woodford Reserve Bourbon; Bluegrass Youth Ballet

Rock Bottom Soap, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, and the Bluegrass Youth Ballet are visited. A 2018 Production.

Eight Acres of History: Lexington's African Cemetery No. 2

A documentary about a historic African American cemetery and the small band of Lexingtonians who have spent years restoring it. Thousands are buried at African Cemetery No. 2, including the winning jockey of the first Kentucky Derby, a number of Buffalo Soldiers, and a member of the Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The 141-year-old cemetery was neglected and overgrown before volunteers began the work of restoring the grounds and gathering the life stories of those buried there. Produced by the Lexington Public Library's Cable Channel 20. A 2010 Production.

There Is No Answer

Explore the 50-year career of Dr. George Szekely, an artist, educator and professor at the University of Kentucky. A 2024 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Life Stories

The lives of two African American women in eastern Kentucky: Mabel Parker Hardison Smith taught school for more than 35 years in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky. Evelyn Williams, coal miner's daughter and wife, domestic worker and mother of nine, battled to save her land from destruction by a large oil and gas firm. A 2001 Production.

Bywords

Elizabeth Watts

Elizabeth Watts, former director of Hindman Settlement School, talks about her 71-year career at the school. A 1981 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Miracle Dog: Ethan Almighty

In 2021, Jeff Callaway rescued a 35-pound malnourished dog abandoned in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society and nursed him back to health. Today, the dog, 'Ethan Almighty,' is internationally recognized and spreads kindness wherever he goes. Jeff Callaway shares how Ethan has inspired people from all walks of life, influenced laws to prevent animal abuse in Kentucky, and is the subject of a movie about his remarkable journey. A 2024 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Rock Bottom Soap; Woodford Reserve Bourbon; Bluegrass Youth Ballet

Rock Bottom Soap, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, and the Bluegrass Youth Ballet are visited. A 2018 Production.

Downstream

Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Carrie and Kyle travel to Bardstown, Kentucky for the 25th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival and paddling along the Beech Fork River. Featured stories include country ham and bourbon pairing, mint julep history, crazy grains for making bourbon, historic Bardstown walking tour, and visiting the spring source for Barton Distillery. A 2018 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Life Stories

The lives of two African American women in eastern Kentucky: Mabel Parker Hardison Smith taught school for more than 35 years in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky. Evelyn Williams, coal miner's daughter and wife, domestic worker and mother of nine, battled to save her land from destruction by a large oil and gas firm. A 2001 Production.

Eight Acres of History: Lexington's African Cemetery No. 2

A documentary about a historic African American cemetery and the small band of Lexingtonians who have spent years restoring it. Thousands are buried at African Cemetery No. 2, including the winning jockey of the first Kentucky Derby, a number of Buffalo Soldiers, and a member of the Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The 141-year-old cemetery was neglected and overgrown before volunteers began the work of restoring the grounds and gathering the life stories of those buried there. Produced by the Lexington Public Library's Cable Channel 20. A 2010 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

Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Carrie and Kyle travel to Bardstown, Kentucky for the 25th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival and paddling along the Beech Fork River. Featured stories include country ham and bourbon pairing, mint julep history, crazy grains for making bourbon, historic Bardstown walking tour, and visiting the spring source for Barton Distillery. A 2018 production.

Inside Louisville

Miracle Dog: Ethan Almighty

In 2021, Jeff Callaway rescued a 35-pound malnourished dog abandoned in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society and nursed him back to health. Today, the dog, 'Ethan Almighty,' is internationally recognized and spreads kindness wherever he goes. Jeff Callaway shares how Ethan has inspired people from all walks of life, influenced laws to prevent animal abuse in Kentucky, and is the subject of a movie about his remarkable journey. A 2024 KET production.

Bywords

Elizabeth Watts

Elizabeth Watts, former director of Hindman Settlement School, talks about her 71-year career at the school. A 1981 KET production.

The Juniper Club

Marking its 100th anniversary, The Juniper Club was started in 1909 by a group of Louisville gentlemen who modeled their devotion to the great outdoors after Teddy Roosevelt.

Kentucky Life

Bluegrass Barons Vintage Baseball; Casey Jones Distillery; Highland Renaissance Festival; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade

Our friend Doug Flynn learns about the Bluegrass Barons and vintage baseball; Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville specializes in moonshine; hosted by the Kentucky Renaissance Faire, the Highland Renaissance Festival in Eminence is an annual tradition; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade in Somerset is home to a wide selection of toys, comic books and more.

Kentucky Collectibles

Babe Ruth Baseball; Harpers Ferry Pistol; Snuff Bottles

Expert appraisers examine treasures including an autographed Babe Ruth baseball, a Harpers Ferry pistol, and an amazing snuff bottle collection. A 2012 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.

Eight Acres of History: Lexington's African Cemetery No. 2

A documentary about a historic African American cemetery and the small band of Lexingtonians who have spent years restoring it. Thousands are buried at African Cemetery No. 2, including the winning jockey of the first Kentucky Derby, a number of Buffalo Soldiers, and a member of the Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The 141-year-old cemetery was neglected and overgrown before volunteers began the work of restoring the grounds and gathering the life stories of those buried there. Produced by the Lexington Public Library's Cable Channel 20. A 2010 Production.

Deep Down

Two eastern Kentucky neighbors are at odds in a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. A 2010 production.

Kentucky Life

Bluegrass Barons Vintage Baseball; Casey Jones Distillery; Highland Renaissance Festival; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade

Our friend Doug Flynn learns about the Bluegrass Barons and vintage baseball; Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville specializes in moonshine; hosted by the Kentucky Renaissance Faire, the Highland Renaissance Festival in Eminence is an annual tradition; Lemonjuice McGee's Comic Cavalcade in Somerset is home to a wide selection of toys, comic books and more.

bookclub@ket

Hell and Ohio: Stories of Southern Appalachia

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Chris Holbrook's "Hell and Ohio," a collection of nine insightful and empathetic short stories about life in contemporary Appalachia. A 2003 KET production.

Eight Acres of History: Lexington's African Cemetery No. 2

A documentary about a historic African American cemetery and the small band of Lexingtonians who have spent years restoring it. Thousands are buried at African Cemetery No. 2, including the winning jockey of the first Kentucky Derby, a number of Buffalo Soldiers, and a member of the Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The 141-year-old cemetery was neglected and overgrown before volunteers began the work of restoring the grounds and gathering the life stories of those buried there. Produced by the Lexington Public Library's Cable Channel 20. A 2010 Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

The Best of the 2012 IBMA Fan Fest (Part 2)

More performances of original songs from artists featured at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fanfest in Nashville. A 2013 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.