TV Schedules

Creelsboro and the Cumberland: A Living History

The film chronicles the history and culture of a rural valley along the Cumberland River in Russell County, Kentucky. A 2020 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Wood turner Chris Ramsey makes wooden hats; a visit with award-winning sculptor Ed Hamilton whose credits include the African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., among others; the unique pottery of Louisville Stoneware; and Talon Winery at the historic Fair View Farm in Lexington, Ky. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

The Backside

A visit to the backside of Churchill Downs - the stable area where the jockeys, trainers, and exercisers work. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Gibson Ukulele; American Long Rifle; Frazier History Museum

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a 1940's Gibson ukulele and an American Long Rifle with a stunning value! Plus, learn more about the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. A 2014 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State, 1974

Guests include Roy Kidd, Everett Talbert, and Robyn Hatley. A 1977 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Diverse Cultures

Features Kentucky talent, including the Orville Hammond Trio, Beau Haddock, Ballet Espanol, and poet Nikky Finney. A 1999 KET production.

bookclub@ket

It Was the Goodness of the Place

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Lucinda Dixon Sullivan's debut novel, "It Was the Goodness of the Place," a story of love, madness, murder, and redemption set in a fictional Kentucky town. A 2004 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

The Backside

A visit to the backside of Churchill Downs - the stable area where the jockeys, trainers, and exercisers work. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring The Footstompin Express Cloggers, Wayne Morris, Mackenzie Bell Flener and Rick Faris. A 2026 production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Wood turner Chris Ramsey makes wooden hats; a visit with award-winning sculptor Ed Hamilton whose credits include the African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., among others; the unique pottery of Louisville Stoneware; and Talon Winery at the historic Fair View Farm in Lexington, Ky. A 2011 Production.

Lexington in the '40s: Swingin' in the Bluegrass

Central Kentuckians recall the big band music scene in the Bluegrass during the World War II era, when Lexingtonians danced in clubs like Joyland, the Green Dome, and the Cotton Club and in the ballrooms of the Phoenix and Lafayette hotels. Archival photographs and film footage, some not seen since the 1940s, illustrate the memories of those places and times. A 2003 KET Production.

Alben Barkley: Kentucky's First Senate Party Leader

U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY), delivers a presentation on former U.S. Senator Alben Barkley (D-KY), the only other Kentuckian to serve as leader of his party. A 2015 KET production.

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.

Bywords

Jack Hicks

Columnist Jack Hicks talks bout being a newspaper editor. A 1984 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Now I See You: Mother's Day with Emily Albrink

Emily Albrink is an accomplished soprano and Louisville native who recently released her debut album, "Force of Nature," dedicated to her late mother. She tells stories of motherhood and more in this Mother's Day tribute. A 2025 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Wood turner Chris Ramsey makes wooden hats; a visit with award-winning sculptor Ed Hamilton whose credits include the African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., among others; the unique pottery of Louisville Stoneware; and Talon Winery at the historic Fair View Farm in Lexington, Ky. A 2011 Production.

Downstream

Dix River

Paddle downstream to uncover the unidentified history and secrets of the Dix River, also known as "the artery into the heart of Kentucky life." A 2017 Production.

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.

Lexington in the '40s: Swingin' in the Bluegrass

Central Kentuckians recall the big band music scene in the Bluegrass during the World War II era, when Lexingtonians danced in clubs like Joyland, the Green Dome, and the Cotton Club and in the ballrooms of the Phoenix and Lafayette hotels. Archival photographs and film footage, some not seen since the 1940s, illustrate the memories of those places and times. A 2003 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.

Downstream

Dix River

Paddle downstream to uncover the unidentified history and secrets of the Dix River, also known as "the artery into the heart of Kentucky life." A 2017 Production.

Inside Louisville

Now I See You: Mother's Day with Emily Albrink

Emily Albrink is an accomplished soprano and Louisville native who recently released her debut album, "Force of Nature," dedicated to her late mother. She tells stories of motherhood and more in this Mother's Day tribute. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Jack Hicks

Columnist Jack Hicks talks bout being a newspaper editor. A 1984 KET production.

Map Dot Kentucky

This film documents the history of travel blogger and Bowling Green resident, Cory Ramsey. Ramsey, during a layoff from his job, began taking hiking trips to Kentucky state parks, which eventually turned into a decision to document every county in the state. A 2018 production.

Kentucky Life

Jerry Bransford; Dr. Thomas Walker Markers; Eugene McMahan & Sons Furniture; Harper's Country Hams

Meet Jerry Bransford, a 5th generation African-American guide at Mammoth Cave; several historical markers in southeastern Kentucky recount the journeys of Dr. Thomas Walker; Amy Hess visits Eugene McMahan & Sons Furniture in Taylor County; and Dave goes to Clinton, Kentucky for a hands-on look at the process of creating the award-winning Harper's Country Hams. A 2014 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Gibson Ukulele; American Long Rifle; Frazier History Museum

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a 1940's Gibson ukulele and an American Long Rifle with a stunning value! Plus, learn more about the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. A 2014 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.

Lexington in the '40s: Swingin' in the Bluegrass

Central Kentuckians recall the big band music scene in the Bluegrass during the World War II era, when Lexingtonians danced in clubs like Joyland, the Green Dome, and the Cotton Club and in the ballrooms of the Phoenix and Lafayette hotels. Archival photographs and film footage, some not seen since the 1940s, illustrate the memories of those places and times. A 2003 KET Production.

Paul G. Blazer - The Man Behind the Legend

The documentary explores the life of Paul G. Blazer, founder, former president and CEO of Ashland, Inc. In 1924, at age 34, he founded Ashland Refining Company, later named Ashland Oil and Refining Company, which became Kentucky's largest corporation. Blazer was an early proponent of racial equality, made funds available for college students, and was a driving force in the creation of KET. A 2019 production.

Kentucky Life

Jerry Bransford; Dr. Thomas Walker Markers; Eugene McMahan & Sons Furniture; Harper's Country Hams

Meet Jerry Bransford, a 5th generation African-American guide at Mammoth Cave; several historical markers in southeastern Kentucky recount the journeys of Dr. Thomas Walker; Amy Hess visits Eugene McMahan & Sons Furniture in Taylor County; and Dave goes to Clinton, Kentucky for a hands-on look at the process of creating the award-winning Harper's Country Hams. A 2014 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

It Was the Goodness of the Place

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Lucinda Dixon Sullivan's debut novel, "It Was the Goodness of the Place," a story of love, madness, murder, and redemption set in a fictional Kentucky town. A 2004 KET production.

Lexington in the '40s: Swingin' in the Bluegrass

Central Kentuckians recall the big band music scene in the Bluegrass during the World War II era, when Lexingtonians danced in clubs like Joyland, the Green Dome, and the Cotton Club and in the ballrooms of the Phoenix and Lafayette hotels. Archival photographs and film footage, some not seen since the 1940s, illustrate the memories of those places and times. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Dale Ann Bradley

Five-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Dale Ann Bradley performs at the 2014 Best of the Bluegrass. A 2015 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State, 1974

Guests include Roy Kidd, Everett Talbert, and Robyn Hatley. 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.