TV Schedules

Exile: 60 Years of Music

Explore the history of Exile, one of America's longest-running bands, from their rock 'n' roll roots in Richmond, Kentucky, to their 1978 pop hit "Kiss You All Over" that topped the Billboard charts to their reinvention as a hit-making country band - this documentary chronicles Exile's story, more than six decades in the making. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2024 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time

In the 1970s, "old age" began to get a new image. Research and greater understanding of exercise and diet led to the realization that old age could be a time of vigorous activity. But how do you tell a society obsessed with youth about the value of having old people around? Actors Theatre of Louisville created a program to help old people spread the word about their worth.

Kentucky Collectibles

Currier and Ives Civil War Memorial; Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Collection

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a Currier and Ives Civil War memorial. The "Kentucky Collectibles" crew travel to Nashville for a look at former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, Ed King's stunning guitar collection. A 2015 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Oklahoma, 1951

Guests include John Griggs, Dom Fucci, and Walt Yowarsky. A 1977 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Bluegrass Royalty

Celebrates Kentucky's home-grown music with performances by bluegrass legends the Goins Brothers and Windy Mountain; J.D. Crowe and the New South; and Sam Bush, performing with his band. Byron Crawford is the special guest host. A 2000 KET production.

bookclub@ket

How She Knows What She Knows About Yo-Yos

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss a collection of short stories by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall (author of "Come and Go, Molly Snow"). A 2004 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time

In the 1970s, "old age" began to get a new image. Research and greater understanding of exercise and diet led to the realization that old age could be a time of vigorous activity. But how do you tell a society obsessed with youth about the value of having old people around? Actors Theatre of Louisville created a program to help old people spread the word about their worth.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Barry Lanham and the Footstompin Express Cloggers, Laura Briner, Allison and Michael Hoover, The Blue Bridge Boys, Leland Isbill and Jeff Hardesty.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton

The remarkable life and lasting impact of Thomas Merton, one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. Shot mainly at Merton's Kentucky home, the Abbey of Gethsemani, the program examines Merton's life in Kentucky, the transformations he experienced, and how his influence as a writer and social critic has continued since his death in 1968. Produced by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2007 Production.

Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story

Chronicles the 50-year career of singer/songwriter Jean Ritchie, from Viper, Kentucky to the New York stage. Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and her family and friends in Eastern Kentucky are among those interviewed. A 1996 KET production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Environment—On Our Land

"On Our Own" Land chronicles the citizens' fight to end strip mining without the landowner's consent in Kentucky. "Ready for Harvest: Clearcutting in the Southern Appalachians" documents a western North Carolina effort to change U.S. Forest Service policy.

Bywords

Leon Gregorian

Leon Gregorian, conductor Owensboro Community Orchestra. A 1984 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Inside Frankfort Avenue and Bourbons Bistro

Frankfort Avenue is the main thoroughfare running through Louisville's Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods. In the 1800s, it was the turnpike where farmers brought their goods from Frankfort and Shelbyville into the city. Lined by a working railroad, Frankfort Avenue is now a bustling business district full of locally-owned boutiques and restaurants, including Bourbons Bistro - a first-of-its-kind concept celebrating 20 years. A 2025 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

Downstream

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine

The Kentucky River, including majestic Boone Creek, as well as the historic lock and museum at Boonesboro are explored. Kentucky's first 255-mile river race gets rained out but craft brews abound with a look at Country Boy Brewing as well as North America's First Vineyard wines. A 2017 Production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Environment—On Our Land

"On Our Own" Land chronicles the citizens' fight to end strip mining without the landowner's consent in Kentucky. "Ready for Harvest: Clearcutting in the Southern Appalachians" documents a western North Carolina effort to change U.S. Forest Service policy.

Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton

The remarkable life and lasting impact of Thomas Merton, one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. Shot mainly at Merton's Kentucky home, the Abbey of Gethsemani, the program examines Merton's life in Kentucky, the transformations he experienced, and how his influence as a writer and social critic has continued since his death in 1968. Produced by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2007 Production.

Kentucky Muse

Ed McClanahan

Part of the acclaimed KET series "Signature", this 1995 documentary profiles author and University of Kentucky professor Ed McClanahan, from his experiences as a member of the Merry Pranksters in California in the 1960s to his sprawling novel "The Natural Man" and his autobiographical work "Famous People I Have Known". A 2010 KET production.

Downstream

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine

The Kentucky River, including majestic Boone Creek, as well as the historic lock and museum at Boonesboro are explored. Kentucky's first 255-mile river race gets rained out but craft brews abound with a look at Country Boy Brewing as well as North America's First Vineyard wines. A 2017 Production.

Inside Louisville

Inside Frankfort Avenue and Bourbons Bistro

Frankfort Avenue is the main thoroughfare running through Louisville's Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods. In the 1800s, it was the turnpike where farmers brought their goods from Frankfort and Shelbyville into the city. Lined by a working railroad, Frankfort Avenue is now a bustling business district full of locally-owned boutiques and restaurants, including Bourbons Bistro - a first-of-its-kind concept celebrating 20 years. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Leon Gregorian

Leon Gregorian, conductor Owensboro Community Orchestra. A 1984 KET production.

Sandford Duncan Inn - Duels, Stagecoaches & Kentucky's Triangle Jog

In the film, Michael Breeding explores dueling on the TN/KY border in an area of Simpson County, Kentucky commonly referred to as the Triangular Jog. The 1826 duel between General Sam Houston and General William White, both of TN, is reconstructed. The project features 25 actors in historic 1830s attire. From them, the viewing audience learns what it was like to travel by stagecoach in the early 1800s. The story unfolds to explore taverns and inns of the 1800s to include the Sandford Duncan Inn, an 1822 inn located just south of Franklin, Kentucky. A 2025 production.

Kentucky Life

Eastern Kentucky PRIDE

"Kentucky Life" explores the work of Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment), an initiative started in 1997 by Congressman Hal Rogers and the late General James Bickford. Their vision was to encourage citizens to take responsibility for protecting the environment and provide the education and resources they need to do so. Dave Shuffett meets some of the partners that make the organization a success and gets hands-on and knee-deep along the way. A 2015 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Currier and Ives Civil War Memorial; Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Collection

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a Currier and Ives Civil War memorial. The "Kentucky Collectibles" crew travel to Nashville for a look at former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, Ed King's stunning guitar collection. A 2015 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Ed McClanahan

Part of the acclaimed KET series "Signature", this 1995 documentary profiles author and University of Kentucky professor Ed McClanahan, from his experiences as a member of the Merry Pranksters in California in the 1960s to his sprawling novel "The Natural Man" and his autobiographical work "Famous People I Have Known". A 2010 KET production.

Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton

The remarkable life and lasting impact of Thomas Merton, one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. Shot mainly at Merton's Kentucky home, the Abbey of Gethsemani, the program examines Merton's life in Kentucky, the transformations he experienced, and how his influence as a writer and social critic has continued since his death in 1968. Produced by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2007 Production.

Sandford Duncan Inn - Duels, Stagecoaches & Kentucky's Triangle Jog

In the film, Michael Breeding explores dueling on the TN/KY border in an area of Simpson County, Kentucky commonly referred to as the Triangular Jog. The 1826 duel between General Sam Houston and General William White, both of TN, is reconstructed. The project features 25 actors in historic 1830s attire. From them, the viewing audience learns what it was like to travel by stagecoach in the early 1800s. The story unfolds to explore taverns and inns of the 1800s to include the Sandford Duncan Inn, an 1822 inn located just south of Franklin, Kentucky. A 2025 production.

Our Kids

As the 2026-2027 school year begins, we check out how students have stayed busy over the summer and how they have prepared for the start of school. Hosted by Atherton High School correspondent Addison Jones.

Kentucky Life

Eastern Kentucky PRIDE

"Kentucky Life" explores the work of Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment), an initiative started in 1997 by Congressman Hal Rogers and the late General James Bickford. Their vision was to encourage citizens to take responsibility for protecting the environment and provide the education and resources they need to do so. Dave Shuffett meets some of the partners that make the organization a success and gets hands-on and knee-deep along the way. A 2015 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

How She Knows What She Knows About Yo-Yos

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss a collection of short stories by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall (author of "Come and Go, Molly Snow"). A 2004 KET production.

Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton

The remarkable life and lasting impact of Thomas Merton, one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. Shot mainly at Merton's Kentucky home, the Abbey of Gethsemani, the program examines Merton's life in Kentucky, the transformations he experienced, and how his influence as a writer and social critic has continued since his death in 1968. Produced by Morgan Atkinson with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2007 Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Steep Canyon Rangers

North Carolina bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers take the stage at the 2014 Best of the Bluegrass. A 2015 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Oklahoma, 1951

Guests include John Griggs, Dom Fucci, and Walt Yowarsky. A 1977 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Ed McClanahan

Part of the acclaimed KET series "Signature", this 1995 documentary profiles author and University of Kentucky professor Ed McClanahan, from his experiences as a member of the Merry Pranksters in California in the 1960s to his sprawling novel "The Natural Man" and his autobiographical work "Famous People I Have Known". A 2010 KET production.