TV Schedules

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.

Kentucky to the World

Finis "KY" White

Sound engineer and Kentucky native, Finis 'KY' White, managed to turn homelessness and hopelessness into a multi-platinum career mixing and engineering records for artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more. Sean Cannon speaks with White to learn how this entrepreneur rose to the top of the hip-hop world. Known as "the engineer from Kentucky," White is the owner of Bass Recording Studios in Atlanta and inspires young entrepreneurs with his motto, #HardWorkPaysOff. A 2020 Production.

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.

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.

Kentucky Music

Kentucky Wild Horse

Owen County's Kentucky Wild Horse takes its name from an old east Kentucky fiddle tune.

From Honor to Medal: The Story of Garlin M. Conner

The film tells the story of Lt. Garlin Conner, whose exploits in World War II made him among the most decorated soldiers in American history, and the Kentucky community that refused to let his sacrifice be forgotten.

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.

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.

Renfro Valley: Kentucky's Country Music Capital

A look at the history of the renowned music barn through archival footage and interviews. A KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2010 Production.

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.

WoodSongs Kids

Phoebe White & Madeline Caudil

Phoebe White is a 13-year-old guitarist and yodeler from London, Kentucky. Madeline Caudil is a 10-year-old guitarist and singer from central Kentucky.

WoodSongs

Brent Maher Plus Special Guest Trey Hensley

Brent Maher and special guest Trey Hensley take the stage.

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.

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.

Renfro Valley: Kentucky's Country Music Capital

A look at the history of the renowned music barn through archival footage and interviews. A KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2010 Production.

Nurse-Midwives: Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis

With the help of the Community-based Nurse-Midwifery Education Program or CNEP, nurse-midwives and nurse-practitioners are making a difference in rural and underserved communities.

Music Anywhere

Woody Pines at train tracks downtown, Palisades at Morlan Gallery, Marisa Anderson, Ben de la Cour at Millpond, and Summer Smoke at Arcadium are featured. A 2013 Production.

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.

Kentucky Life

Armadillos in the Bluegrass, Iron Horse Capitol of Kentucky, Liberty Hall, Clack Mountain Clay

Learn why Kentucky is seeing an increase in armadillos; Lexington became a pivotal crossroads during westward expansion with the invention of the steam locomotive; Chip visits Liberty Hall in Frankfort, the historic home that belonged to U.S. Senator John Brown; Quinn Maher harvests clay from Clack Mountain in Rowan County and demonstrates his creative process. A 2026 KET production.

Kentucky Afield

Fall Hunting Question & Answer Show

Chad Miles and experts answer questions about fall hunting. A 2026 production.

From the Cowboy's Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin

Explore the musical journey of Appalachian musician Rob McNurlin, featuring interviews, live performances and a collection of archival media to trace his evolution as an artist.

Stars of Tomorrow Opera Gala

2023

Students from the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre perform selections from "Carmen," "La Traviata," "Die Fledermaus," "Aida" and more at the historic Lexington Opera House under the direction of internationally known impresario conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, director and executive producer of the UK Opera Theatre, accompanied by the UK Symphony Orchestra and Maestro John Nardolillo. A 2023 KET production.

Music Anywhere

Woody Pines at train tracks downtown, Palisades at Morlan Gallery, Marisa Anderson, Ben de la Cour at Millpond, and Summer Smoke at Arcadium are featured. A 2013 Production.

Kentucky Music

Kentucky Wild Horse

Owen County's Kentucky Wild Horse takes its name from an old east Kentucky fiddle tune.

WoodSongs

Brent Maher Plus Special Guest Trey Hensley

Brent Maher and special guest Trey Hensley take the stage.

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.

Music Anywhere

Woody Pines at train tracks downtown, Palisades at Morlan Gallery, Marisa Anderson, Ben de la Cour at Millpond, and Summer Smoke at Arcadium are featured. A 2013 Production.

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.

Comment on Kentucky

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.