TV Schedules

Building Hope: The Don and Mira Ball Story

This program gives a glimpse of Don and Mira Ball's generosity that has forever changed Kentucky. The philanthropic powerhouse team built a thriving home building business and devoted their time, talent and treasure to those less fortunate. Whether through recovery programs, serving on university boards or opening their home to various charitable organizations, Don and Mira Ball have humbly served their community. A 2018 KET Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Artist Paul Reynolds, FFA students restore a treasured one-room school, an alpaca farm, and Trunnells Farm Market in Owensboro. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Can You Help Me?

A look at juvenile delinquency in the 1970s. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Aviation Movie Poster; Harlem Renaissance Silk Screen; Guitar Collection

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of an aviation movie memorial poster, a Harlem Renaissance art silk screen, and host Amy Hess visits with Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters as he receives an appraisal on his unbelievable guitar collection! A 2013 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Pasadena Bowl, 1970

Cookie Brinkman, John Madeya, Tom Jesukaitas, and other guests recall the 1970 bowl game between Louisville and Long Beach State. A 1977 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

The Poetry of Jazz/The Jazz of Poetry

Features music by the Mike Tracy Quartet, readings by Frank X Walker and two former Governor's School for the Arts students, and a performance by jazz singer Gayle King of Louisville. A 2000 KET production.

bookclub@ket

Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss John Egerton's "Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History," which explores all facets of Southern cuisine through descriptions of more than 150 restaurants in 24 states, 160 recipes, and the history that ties them all together. A 2003 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Can You Help Me?

A look at juvenile delinquency in the 1970s. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express, John Lanham, and Jeff Hardesty are featured. A 2015 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Artist Paul Reynolds, FFA students restore a treasured one-room school, an alpaca farm, and Trunnells Farm Market in Owensboro. A 2011 Production.

Crafting Tradition

Pioneer families made baskets, fishing nets, quilts, brooms, and furniture by hand, from whatever materials were available, because they had to. Today, these same items are mass-produced and readily available, but the hand-made versions persist for very different reasons. This 1993 KET documentary visits members of five Western Kentucky families to discover how they are preserving the tradition of hand-crafting these household items - and why they believe it is important to maintain this link to the past. A 1993 KET Production.

A Native Presence

The influence of Native Americans in Kentucky is examined. A look back at the infamous Slack Farm looting incident, in which hundreds of graves were desecrated, focuses on laws passed since then to protect archaeologically and culturally important sites. A 1995 KET 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.

Bywords

Walter Hyleck

Walter Hyleck, associate professor of art and ceramics program at Berea College, talks about his pottery. A 1981 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Meet LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey

Chief Paul Humphrey is the sixth leader of the Louisville Metro Police Department in the last four years. He is the only chief from Louisville and has spent his entire policing career in the city. Chief Humphrey shares his love for his hometown, discusses his leadership style and outlines his vision for the future of LMPD. A 2025 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Artist Paul Reynolds, FFA students restore a treasured one-room school, an alpaca farm, and Trunnells Farm Market in Owensboro. A 2011 Production.

Downstream

Danville/Boyle County KY- Small Town, Big History

Boats, Brass, and Brazilian Rum. This episode highlights the historic town of Danville and the Dix River, which forms Herrington Lake, home to Kentucky's first reservoir that powers the surrounding areas through hydroelectricity and ignites the hearts of boaters, kayakers, and jet ski enthusiasts. We visit the Great American Brass Band Festival, Blue Rook Distillery and sample some regional cuisine and a "smoked" Old-Fashioned at Copper and Oak. A 2022 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.

Crafting Tradition

Pioneer families made baskets, fishing nets, quilts, brooms, and furniture by hand, from whatever materials were available, because they had to. Today, these same items are mass-produced and readily available, but the hand-made versions persist for very different reasons. This 1993 KET documentary visits members of five Western Kentucky families to discover how they are preserving the tradition of hand-crafting these household items - and why they believe it is important to maintain this link to the past. A 1993 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Julius Friedman: Picture This

A profile of Louisville graphic designer and photographer Julius Friedman explores his work.

Kentucky Muse

Frank X Walker: I Dedicate This Ride

Through poetry and drama, Kentucky writer and Affrilachian Poets founder Frank X Walker illuminates the life of 19th century African American jockey Isaac Murphy. The program includes dramatic segments performed by Lexington Children's Theatre. A 2013 KET Production.

Downstream

Danville/Boyle County KY- Small Town, Big History

Boats, Brass, and Brazilian Rum. This episode highlights the historic town of Danville and the Dix River, which forms Herrington Lake, home to Kentucky's first reservoir that powers the surrounding areas through hydroelectricity and ignites the hearts of boaters, kayakers, and jet ski enthusiasts. We visit the Great American Brass Band Festival, Blue Rook Distillery and sample some regional cuisine and a "smoked" Old-Fashioned at Copper and Oak. A 2022 Production.

Inside Louisville

Meet LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey

Chief Paul Humphrey is the sixth leader of the Louisville Metro Police Department in the last four years. He is the only chief from Louisville and has spent his entire policing career in the city. Chief Humphrey shares his love for his hometown, discusses his leadership style and outlines his vision for the future of LMPD. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Walter Hyleck

Walter Hyleck, associate professor of art and ceramics program at Berea College, talks about his pottery. A 1981 KET production.

Lee Sexton: Appalachian Banjo Man

The documentary explores the life and music of Appalachian banjo player Lee Sexton from Letcher County, Kentucky. The film features his banjo playing and engaging storytelling, a part of Appalachian culture and history. A 2021 Production.

Kentucky Life

Lucille Sharp/Crittenden-Our Town/Northern Kentucky Fort Towns/Trent Altman

Meet Lucille Sharp, an actress from Lexington who has a role in this season's "Downton Abbey"; the Grant County community of Crittenden is Our Town; learn how the Fort-named towns of Northern Kentucky got their names; and the award-winning and inspiring work of Louisville artist Trent Altman. A 2013 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffet.

Kentucky Collectibles

Aviation Movie Poster; Harlem Renaissance Silk Screen; Guitar Collection

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of an aviation movie memorial poster, a Harlem Renaissance art silk screen, and host Amy Hess visits with Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters as he receives an appraisal on his unbelievable guitar collection! A 2013 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Julius Friedman: Picture This

A profile of Louisville graphic designer and photographer Julius Friedman explores his work.

Kentucky Muse

Frank X Walker: I Dedicate This Ride

Through poetry and drama, Kentucky writer and Affrilachian Poets founder Frank X Walker illuminates the life of 19th century African American jockey Isaac Murphy. The program includes dramatic segments performed by Lexington Children's Theatre. A 2013 KET Production.

Crafting Tradition

Pioneer families made baskets, fishing nets, quilts, brooms, and furniture by hand, from whatever materials were available, because they had to. Today, these same items are mass-produced and readily available, but the hand-made versions persist for very different reasons. This 1993 KET documentary visits members of five Western Kentucky families to discover how they are preserving the tradition of hand-crafting these household items - and why they believe it is important to maintain this link to the past. A 1993 KET Production.

Lee Sexton: Appalachian Banjo Man

The documentary explores the life and music of Appalachian banjo player Lee Sexton from Letcher County, Kentucky. The film features his banjo playing and engaging storytelling, a part of Appalachian culture and history. A 2021 Production.

Our Kids

We take a look back at some of our favorite stories from the past school year. Hosted by Marion C. Moore High School correspondent Madalyn Neace. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Life

Lucille Sharp/Crittenden-Our Town/Northern Kentucky Fort Towns/Trent Altman

Meet Lucille Sharp, an actress from Lexington who has a role in this season's "Downton Abbey"; the Grant County community of Crittenden is Our Town; learn how the Fort-named towns of Northern Kentucky got their names; and the award-winning and inspiring work of Louisville artist Trent Altman. A 2013 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffet.

bookclub@ket

Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss John Egerton's "Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History," which explores all facets of Southern cuisine through descriptions of more than 150 restaurants in 24 states, 160 recipes, and the history that ties them all together. A 2003 KET production.

Crafting Tradition

Pioneer families made baskets, fishing nets, quilts, brooms, and furniture by hand, from whatever materials were available, because they had to. Today, these same items are mass-produced and readily available, but the hand-made versions persist for very different reasons. This 1993 KET documentary visits members of five Western Kentucky families to discover how they are preserving the tradition of hand-crafting these household items - and why they believe it is important to maintain this link to the past. A 1993 KET Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Kentucky Blue; Laurel River Line

Two Kentucky bluegrass forces, Kentucky Blue of central Kentucky and Laurel River Line, a London, Kentucky-based group, perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park. A 2014 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Pasadena Bowl, 1970

Cookie Brinkman, John Madeya, Tom Jesukaitas, and other guests recall the 1970 bowl game between Louisville and Long Beach State. A 1977 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Julius Friedman: Picture This

A profile of Louisville graphic designer and photographer Julius Friedman explores his work.