TV Schedules

Kentucky Muse

A Novel Approach

Visits the homes of three Kentucky writers for conversations on inspirations and the writing process. Sheila Williams of Newport is the author of "Dancing on the Edge of the Roof" and "On the Right Side of a Dream." Kirby Gann of Louisville is the author of "The Barbarian Parade" and "Our Napoleon in Rags." And Silas House of Eastern Kentucky is the author of "Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves," and "The Coal Tattoo." A 2008 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

Judge

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Dwight Allen's debut novel, "Judge." Set in Louisville, it explores the lives of a federal judge and those who survive him after his death. A 2004 KET production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Victorian Mourning Items; Kentucky Sports Memorabilia; Colt Revolver

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a collection of Victorian mourning items, Kentucky college sports memorabilia, and a 1911 Colt Single Action revolver. A 2014 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.

Kentucky Life

Chihuly at Maker's Mark, Cousin Emmy: The Barren County Spitfire, Professional Sports in Kentucky

World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly opens a new exhibit at Maker's Mark in Loretto; Cynthia May Carver, from Barren County, outgrew her humble beginnings and became a pioneer of country music in the 1940s and 1950s; and a look at professional sports in Kentucky. A 2025 KET production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Wilson Wyatt Sr.

World War II-era Louisville mayor Wilson Wyatt Sr. also served as lieutenant governor under Bert T. Combs from 1959 to 1963. In 1968, Wyatt played a significant role at the Democratic National Convention by working out a compromise over the party's platform position on the Vietnam War. A 1977 KET production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Fancy Schmancy Chuck Roast Over Pasta, Canning Pear Mincemeat & Dessert Rolls

Want to impress your friends with dinner? Fancy up your chuck roast in the oven and ladle over ziti. Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Make homemade dough (Nicki's Grandma's recipe) for Pear Mincemeat Dessert Rolls (like cinnamon rolls but with a twist!).

Kentucky Afield

Kentucky Collectibles

Victorian Mourning Items; Kentucky Sports Memorabilia; Colt Revolver

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a collection of Victorian mourning items, Kentucky college sports memorabilia, and a 1911 Colt Single Action revolver. A 2014 KET Production.

WoodSongs Kids

The Campbell Kids & Sabrina Patel

The Campbell Kids are a family trio of brothers and sisters from Tennessee. Sabrina Patel is a 10-year-old fiddle player from North Carolina.

Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives

Discover the history of Davis Bottom, a diverse, tight-knit, working class neighborhood near downtown Lexington settled mainly by African Americans after the Civil War. A production of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. A 2013 Production.

Ashland's Field of Dreams

Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brenneman narrates this sentimental look at playing baseball in Central Park in Ashland, Ky., during the 1950s. A 2009 Production.

Appalshop @ 40: Classics from the Collection

Big Lever

In 1978 Richard Nixon chose Leslie County, Ky., for his first public appearance since resigning the presidency. Priceless footage of his visit introduces this incisive and sometimes hilarious look at the engines that drive American politics. The film explores the machinations of party politics in this rural and staunchly Republican county. A 2011 Production.

Bywords

A. Ray Smith

A. Ray Smith, president and owner of the Louisville Red Birds, talks about Kentucky baseball. A 1984 KET production.

Generations of Honor: A Year with the Young Marines

A Kentucky member of the national Young Marines organization travels to Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, Washington, DC, and Arizona to celebrate and honor America's military veterans. A 2014 Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Victorian Mourning Items; Kentucky Sports Memorabilia; Colt Revolver

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a collection of Victorian mourning items, Kentucky college sports memorabilia, and a 1911 Colt Single Action revolver. A 2014 KET Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Valery and Galina Panov: In Tandem

In the 1970s, Valery and Galina Panov, talented Russian dancers persecuted for their religious and political beliefs, came to Louisville to perform with the local dance company. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

A Novel Approach

Visits the homes of three Kentucky writers for conversations on inspirations and the writing process. Sheila Williams of Newport is the author of "Dancing on the Edge of the Roof" and "On the Right Side of a Dream." Kirby Gann of Louisville is the author of "The Barbarian Parade" and "Our Napoleon in Rags." And Silas House of Eastern Kentucky is the author of "Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves," and "The Coal Tattoo." A 2008 KET Production.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Farm-To-Table - Old Home Place Farm, The Wrigley

Maggie and Lindsey explore the journey of farm-to-table produce, starting at Old Home Place Farm. They follow the food and visit Chef Kristin Smith at her restaurant, The Wrigley. In the kitchen, they prepare a pub-style inspired menu featuring chicken wings with a miso honey sauce, a wedge salad topped with a homemade green goddess dressing and sauteed broccolini with whipped feta & breadcrumbs. A 2025 KET production.

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Fancy Schmancy Chuck Roast Over Pasta, Canning Pear Mincemeat & Dessert Rolls

Want to impress your friends with dinner? Fancy up your chuck roast in the oven and ladle over ziti. Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Make homemade dough (Nicki's Grandma's recipe) for Pear Mincemeat Dessert Rolls (like cinnamon rolls but with a twist!).

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Stranger with a Camera

In 1967, Canadian filmmaker Hugh O'Connor visited the mountains of central Appalachia to document poverty. A local landlord who resented the presence of filmmakers on his property shot and killed O'Connor, in part because of his anger over the media images of Appalachia that had become icons in the nation's War on Poverty. Filmmaker Elizabeth Barret, a native of Appalachia, uses O'Connor's death as a lens to explore the complex relationship between those who make films to promote social change and the people whose lives are represented in such media productions. A 2003 Production.

Run That by Me Again

Peach Bowl, 1976

Coach Fran Curci, players Rod Stewart and Derrick Ramsey, and others share memories of the 1976 Peach Bowl, which pitted Kentucky against North Carolina. A 1977 KET production.

Generations of Honor: A Year with the Young Marines

A Kentucky member of the national Young Marines organization travels to Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, Washington, DC, and Arizona to celebrate and honor America's military veterans. A 2014 Production.

Bywords

A. Ray Smith

A. Ray Smith, president and owner of the Louisville Red Birds, talks about Kentucky baseball. A 1984 KET production.

Victorian Mansions of Old Louisville

An architectural tour of Old Louisville, a neighborhood built on the site of the Southern Exposition in the late 1880s and now featuring the largest collection of Victorian houses in America. Homes highlighted include the Conrad-Caldwell House and the Ferguson Beaux Arts Mansion, headquarters of the Filson Historical Society. A production of Michael Breeding MEDIA.

Kentucky Life

BB Riverboats; Cumberland College Marker; White Thoroughbreds; Fort Knox Gold Depository

BB Riverboats, operating from the Newport Landing, have been cruising Northern Kentucky waters for more than 30 years; a historical marker in Whitley County recounts the history of Cumberland College, now the University of the Cumberlands; a look some rare white thoroughbreds in Marshall County; and fascinating information about the U.S. Bullion Depository at Ft. Knox from two knowledgeable insiders are featured.

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.

Conversations with Champions

Dick Gabriel and Drew Deener

Billy speaks with sports talk hosts Dick Gabriel of the Kentucky Sports Network and Drew Deener of ESPN680 in Louisville. A 2017 KET Production.

Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives

Discover the history of Davis Bottom, a diverse, tight-knit, working class neighborhood near downtown Lexington settled mainly by African Americans after the Civil War. A production of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. A 2013 Production.

Ashland's Field of Dreams

Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brenneman narrates this sentimental look at playing baseball in Central Park in Ashland, Ky., during the 1950s. A 2009 Production.

Kentucky Life

BB Riverboats; Cumberland College Marker; White Thoroughbreds; Fort Knox Gold Depository

BB Riverboats, operating from the Newport Landing, have been cruising Northern Kentucky waters for more than 30 years; a historical marker in Whitley County recounts the history of Cumberland College, now the University of the Cumberlands; a look some rare white thoroughbreds in Marshall County; and fascinating information about the U.S. Bullion Depository at Ft. Knox from two knowledgeable insiders are featured.

Kentucky Afield

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Fancy Schmancy Chuck Roast Over Pasta, Canning Pear Mincemeat & Dessert Rolls

Want to impress your friends with dinner? Fancy up your chuck roast in the oven and ladle over ziti. Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Make homemade dough (Nicki's Grandma's recipe) for Pear Mincemeat Dessert Rolls (like cinnamon rolls but with a twist!).

Kentucky Collectibles

Victorian Mourning Items; Kentucky Sports Memorabilia; Colt Revolver

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a collection of Victorian mourning items, Kentucky college sports memorabilia, and a 1911 Colt Single Action revolver. A 2014 KET Production.

Kentucky Edition

Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives

Discover the history of Davis Bottom, a diverse, tight-knit, working class neighborhood near downtown Lexington settled mainly by African Americans after the Civil War. A production of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. A 2013 Production.

Kentucky Afield

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Stranger with a Camera

In 1967, Canadian filmmaker Hugh O'Connor visited the mountains of central Appalachia to document poverty. A local landlord who resented the presence of filmmakers on his property shot and killed O'Connor, in part because of his anger over the media images of Appalachia that had become icons in the nation's War on Poverty. Filmmaker Elizabeth Barret, a native of Appalachia, uses O'Connor's death as a lens to explore the complex relationship between those who make films to promote social change and the people whose lives are represented in such media productions. A 2003 Production.