TV Schedules

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Ballads and Blues

Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

On the Ohio with John Ed Pearce

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and columnist John Ed Pearce cruises down the Ohio River, stopping frequently along the way to relate historical anecdotes and facts about the river, its people, and its towns. A 1987 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.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

A History of Chili, Award-Winning Chili Recipe & Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

We're taking a deep dive into A history of chili. Head back to Spain and on to Texas to discover the origins and make a classic award-winning chili over the fire. Then head to the woods with the Grandbabies to search for mushrooms and cook them right then and there!

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

American Originals—Minnie Black's Gourd Band

"Minnie Black's Gourd Band," a 90-year-old woman made art from the gourds she grew and performed in a senior citizens' band. "Catfish: Man of the Woods," a fifth generation herb doctor, living near Glenwood, WV.

On the Ohio with John Ed Pearce

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and columnist John Ed Pearce cruises down the Ohio River, stopping frequently along the way to relate historical anecdotes and facts about the river, its people, and its towns. A 1987 KET production.

Kentucky to the World

Phillip A. Sharp

Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Phillip A. Sharp is an Institute Professor (highest rank) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), co-founder of Biogen, Inc., and founder of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He discusses his own pursuits in science, from his past accomplishments to his vision for the future of biotechnology with Jenni Laidman, a freelance writer specializing in science and medicine. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Sharp talks about growing up on a farm in Pendleton County and how he learned the value of hard work and to keep moving forward. His early education took place entirely in the public schools of Pendleton County, where he first gained his appreciation of math and science. 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.

The Alice and Wade Houston Story

The documentary chronicles the lives and careers of Alice and Wade Houston, a philanthropically inclined couple from Louisville who grew up in segregated communities, became lifelong friends with Muhammad Ali, and found success in the arenas of both business and sports, including building one of the largest woman- and minority-owned supply-chain businesses in North America. Along the way they've supported local organizations and helped countless people. A 2023 KET production.

Education Matters

Preventing the Summer Slide: Education Matters

Summer break for students means no school and no homework. For them, it's a time of relaxing and having fun. But unfortunately, it can lead to learning loss. Host Kelsey Starks and experts talk about the reality of the summer slide and what parents, teachers and students can do to help prevent it. A 2026 KET production.

Bywords

Bobby Mackey

Bobby Mackey, bar owner, talks about his country bar and the bar's popular mechanical bull. A 1981 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.

Kentucky Time Capsule

With Hands and Heart

Two centuries ago, the Shakers established a community in Kentucky called Pleasant Hill. Helen Hayes narrates this look at life inside the community, drawn from letters and other historical documents. A 2003 KET Production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

A History of Chili, Award-Winning Chili Recipe & Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

We're taking a deep dive into A history of chili. Head back to Spain and on to Texas to discover the origins and make a classic award-winning chili over the fire. Then head to the woods with the Grandbabies to search for mushrooms and cook them right then and there!

Kentucky to the World

Phillip A. Sharp

Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Phillip A. Sharp is an Institute Professor (highest rank) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), co-founder of Biogen, Inc., and founder of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He discusses his own pursuits in science, from his past accomplishments to his vision for the future of biotechnology with Jenni Laidman, a freelance writer specializing in science and medicine. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Sharp talks about growing up on a farm in Pendleton County and how he learned the value of hard work and to keep moving forward. His early education took place entirely in the public schools of Pendleton County, where he first gained his appreciation of math and science. 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.

Education Matters

Preventing the Summer Slide: Education Matters

Summer break for students means no school and no homework. For them, it's a time of relaxing and having fun. But unfortunately, it can lead to learning loss. Host Kelsey Starks and experts talk about the reality of the summer slide and what parents, teachers and students can do to help prevent it. A 2026 KET production.

WoodSongs Kids

Liam Farley & Alex Davis

Liam Farley is 13 years old fiddle player from West Virginia. Alex Davis is a banjo-picking 10-year-old from Manchester, Tennessee. A 2023 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.

Bywords

Bobby Mackey

Bobby Mackey, bar owner, talks about his country bar and the bar's popular mechanical bull. A 1981 KET production.

WoodSongs: Behind the Music

The story of how Michael Johnathon created WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, with Darth Fader's help in his old recording studio where it started, and now playing in it's current home, The Kentucky Theater in downtown Lexington, Ky. See the volunteer crew in action, the music, and all the behind-the-scenes stories of creating the world's only multi-media syndicated radio show.

Kentucky Life

River City Tintype; Kentucky Women Veterans Honor Flight; Henderson Border; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum

In Louisville, Rudy Salgado creates tintype photos with techniques and equipment from the 19th century in this 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment; Kentucky women veterans traveled to DC over the summer for Honor Flight Kentucky; learn about the small part of Kentucky "north" of the Ohio River; the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, Kentucky, features thousands of colorful fluorite mineral specimens. A 2023 KET production.

WoodSongs Kids

Liam Farley & Alex Davis

Liam Farley is 13 years old fiddle player from West Virginia. Alex Davis is a banjo-picking 10-year-old from Manchester, Tennessee. A 2023 Production.

Kentucky to the World

Phillip A. Sharp

Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Phillip A. Sharp is an Institute Professor (highest rank) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), co-founder of Biogen, Inc., and founder of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He discusses his own pursuits in science, from his past accomplishments to his vision for the future of biotechnology with Jenni Laidman, a freelance writer specializing in science and medicine. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Sharp talks about growing up on a farm in Pendleton County and how he learned the value of hard work and to keep moving forward. His early education took place entirely in the public schools of Pendleton County, where he first gained his appreciation of math and science. A 2018 Production.

The Alice and Wade Houston Story

The documentary chronicles the lives and careers of Alice and Wade Houston, a philanthropically inclined couple from Louisville who grew up in segregated communities, became lifelong friends with Muhammad Ali, and found success in the arenas of both business and sports, including building one of the largest woman- and minority-owned supply-chain businesses in North America. Along the way they've supported local organizations and helped countless people. A 2023 KET production.

Kentucky Afield

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

A History of Chili, Award-Winning Chili Recipe & Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

We're taking a deep dive into A history of chili. Head back to Spain and on to Texas to discover the origins and make a classic award-winning chili over the fire. Then head to the woods with the Grandbabies to search for mushrooms and cook them right then and there!

Kentucky Life

River City Tintype; Kentucky Women Veterans Honor Flight; Henderson Border; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum

In Louisville, Rudy Salgado creates tintype photos with techniques and equipment from the 19th century in this 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment; Kentucky women veterans traveled to DC over the summer for Honor Flight Kentucky; learn about the small part of Kentucky "north" of the Ohio River; the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, Kentucky, features thousands of colorful fluorite mineral specimens. A 2023 KET production.

Education Matters

Preventing the Summer Slide: Education Matters

Summer break for students means no school and no homework. For them, it's a time of relaxing and having fun. But unfortunately, it can lead to learning loss. Host Kelsey Starks and experts talk about the reality of the summer slide and what parents, teachers and students can do to help prevent it. A 2026 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.

Kentucky Edition

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Ballads and Blues

Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Distracted Driving; Kentucky Derby Museum; Trikes for Tykes; Institute for Future Ag Leaders

Distracted Driving, Kentucky Derby Museum, Trikes for Tykes, and the Institute for Future Ag Leaders are featured. A 2018 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.