TV Schedules

Living with Landslides

Filmmaker Laure Quinlivan joins forces with the non-profit Hillside Trust to examine the history of Cincinnati's famous hills and their slow-motion collapse leading to landslides, exacerbated by development and increasing incidents of heavy rain. A 2023 production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Behind the scenes at Ale 8 One, the Louisville Science Center, glass artist Dan Barnes, and vist Bill Mauer's Sheep Farm. A 2011 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Dream Come True

A look at the history of Jenkins - a town built from scratch during the Kentucky coal boom - as reflected in an amazing cache of photographs taken more than 80 years ago. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar; California Gold Rush Letter

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a 19th century Chinese cinnabar and a California Gold Rush letter. A 2015 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

Grantland Rice Bowl, 1973

A recap of a 1973 bowl game between Western Kentucky University and Grambling. Guests include Jim Feix, Porter Williams, Dennis Tomek, and Bob Morehead. A 1977 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Spirited Sounds, Tall Tales, and Amazing Grace

Features Jason De La Rosa on Native American flute; the Roadside Theatre storytelling group performing a "Jack tale"; and Raison D'etre, a women's singing trio with a wide-ranging repertoire. Sky Yancey hosts. A 2001 KET production.

bookclub@ket

A Parchment of Leaves

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Silas House's second novel, "A Parchment of Leaves," a poignant, evocative look at the turmoil that plagues an Eastern Kentucky family during World War I. A 2004 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Dream Come True

A look at the history of Jenkins - a town built from scratch during the Kentucky coal boom - as reflected in an amazing cache of photographs taken more than 80 years ago. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers, Jeff Hardesty, Jade Hagan, Erica Roberts, Ansley Christian, Joe Christian and Elijah Christian. A 2026 production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Behind the scenes at Ale 8 One, the Louisville Science Center, glass artist Dan Barnes, and vist Bill Mauer's Sheep Farm. A 2011 Production.

Louisville's Own Ali

Filmmaker Steve Crump explores the life and times of boxing hero Muhammad Ali as seen from the perspective of his hometown. Features interviews with sportswriter Dave Kindred, radio journalist Bob Edwards, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, and others. A 2007 production.

Harry Caudill: A Man of Courage

The film highlights the life and career of Harry Caudill as a writer, a state representative, and as a champion for the people of Eastern Kentucky. His message is as relevant today as it was when he wrote "Night Comes to the Cumberlands" over fifty years ago. The program features a rare interview with Mrs. Anne Frye Caudill. A 2017 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Commitment

"Hands On: A Year in an Eastern Kentucky Classroom" is a warm, funny look at education reform. "Belinda," is the portrait of an AIDS activist.

Bywords

Dick Hammond

Dick Hammond, cattleman. A 1984 KET production.

Inside Louisville

The Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition with Bill Goodman

For the first time, the Kentucky Book Festival is expanding with a Louisville Edition. The festival began in 1981 in Frankfort as The Kentucky Book Fair. Bill Goodman, the former host of KET's "Kentucky Tonight" is now the executive director of Kentucky Humanities, the organization behind the Kentucky Book Festival. He discusses his transition from KET and this new chapter for the organization. A 2025 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Behind the scenes at Ale 8 One, the Louisville Science Center, glass artist Dan Barnes, and vist Bill Mauer's Sheep Farm. A 2011 Production.

Downstream

Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Carrie and Kyle travel to Bardstown, Kentucky for the 25th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival and paddling along the Beech Fork River. Featured stories include country ham and bourbon pairing, mint julep history, crazy grains for making bourbon, historic Bardstown walking tour, and visiting the spring source for Barton Distillery. A 2018 production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Commitment

"Hands On: A Year in an Eastern Kentucky Classroom" is a warm, funny look at education reform. "Belinda," is the portrait of an AIDS activist.

Louisville's Own Ali

Filmmaker Steve Crump explores the life and times of boxing hero Muhammad Ali as seen from the perspective of his hometown. Features interviews with sportswriter Dave Kindred, radio journalist Bob Edwards, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, and others. A 2007 production.

Kentucky Muse

Tracks of Imagination

Meet the creative team at the Alexandria, Kentucky-based studio Applied Imagination, whose holiday and seasonal train displays meld botanical design and architecture, delighting crowds at botanical gardens across the United States. A 2012 KET Production.

Downstream

Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Carrie and Kyle travel to Bardstown, Kentucky for the 25th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival and paddling along the Beech Fork River. Featured stories include country ham and bourbon pairing, mint julep history, crazy grains for making bourbon, historic Bardstown walking tour, and visiting the spring source for Barton Distillery. A 2018 production.

Inside Louisville

The Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition with Bill Goodman

For the first time, the Kentucky Book Festival is expanding with a Louisville Edition. The festival began in 1981 in Frankfort as The Kentucky Book Fair. Bill Goodman, the former host of KET's "Kentucky Tonight" is now the executive director of Kentucky Humanities, the organization behind the Kentucky Book Festival. He discusses his transition from KET and this new chapter for the organization. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Dick Hammond

Dick Hammond, cattleman. A 1984 KET production.

International Jazz Celebration - Hope: Local to Global

The Frankfort International Jazz Day Concert features New York guitarist Dave Stryker, Indianapolis saxophonist Rob Dixon, along with the Kentucky Jazz Appreciation Month (KJAM Collective) All-Star Band: Miles Osland, flute, Kirby Davis, tenor saxophone, Ryan McGillicuddy, bass, Paul Deatherage, drums, pianist/music director Dr. Keith McCutchen and special guests: Hip Hop artist Devine Carama and vocalists Mary Jackson, Enrique Gonzalez and La’Shelle Allen. The concert was recorded and performed at the Grand Theatre in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.

Kentucky Life

The Brick at Red River Gorge; Turtle Farm Pottery; Louisville Miniature Club; The Void; Irene Dunne

Visit The Brick, an ice cream, coffee, and pottery shop located at Red River Gorge; meet the artists at Turtle Farm Pottery; enthusiasts have an obsession for the very small at Louisville Miniature Club; a sake brewer in Lexington is introducing the drink to Kentucky; Louisville-born actress Irene Dunne earned the nickname The First Lady of Hollywood. A 2022 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar; California Gold Rush Letter

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a 19th century Chinese cinnabar and a California Gold Rush letter. A 2015 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Tracks of Imagination

Meet the creative team at the Alexandria, Kentucky-based studio Applied Imagination, whose holiday and seasonal train displays meld botanical design and architecture, delighting crowds at botanical gardens across the United States. A 2012 KET Production.

Louisville's Own Ali

Filmmaker Steve Crump explores the life and times of boxing hero Muhammad Ali as seen from the perspective of his hometown. Features interviews with sportswriter Dave Kindred, radio journalist Bob Edwards, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, and others. A 2007 production.

Harry Caudill: A Man of Courage

The film highlights the life and career of Harry Caudill as a writer, a state representative, and as a champion for the people of Eastern Kentucky. His message is as relevant today as it was when he wrote "Night Comes to the Cumberlands" over fifty years ago. The program features a rare interview with Mrs. Anne Frye Caudill. A 2017 production.

Kentucky Life

The Brick at Red River Gorge; Turtle Farm Pottery; Louisville Miniature Club; The Void; Irene Dunne

Visit The Brick, an ice cream, coffee, and pottery shop located at Red River Gorge; meet the artists at Turtle Farm Pottery; enthusiasts have an obsession for the very small at Louisville Miniature Club; a sake brewer in Lexington is introducing the drink to Kentucky; Louisville-born actress Irene Dunne earned the nickname The First Lady of Hollywood. A 2022 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

A Parchment of Leaves

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Silas House's second novel, "A Parchment of Leaves," a poignant, evocative look at the turmoil that plagues an Eastern Kentucky family during World War I. A 2004 KET production.

Louisville's Own Ali

Filmmaker Steve Crump explores the life and times of boxing hero Muhammad Ali as seen from the perspective of his hometown. Features interviews with sportswriter Dave Kindred, radio journalist Bob Edwards, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers, and others. A 2007 production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers

Piazza, one of the blues' most influential harp players, and his band perform jumpin', swingin' West Coast-style blues at the 2010 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, Kentucky. A 2011 KET production.

Run That by Me Again

Grantland Rice Bowl, 1973

A recap of a 1973 bowl game between Western Kentucky University and Grambling. Guests include Jim Feix, Porter Williams, Dennis Tomek, and Bob Morehead. A 1977 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Tracks of Imagination

Meet the creative team at the Alexandria, Kentucky-based studio Applied Imagination, whose holiday and seasonal train displays meld botanical design and architecture, delighting crowds at botanical gardens across the United States. A 2012 KET Production.