TV Schedules

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.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Local Honeys; Shaker Village of South Union; Lindy Evans; Mulberry Orchards

The Local Honeys, Shaker Village of South Union, Lindy Evans, and Mulberry Orchards are visited. A 2017 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Three for Kentucky (Part 2)

Journalist Al Smith continues his interviews with three Kentuckians whose families have lived in the state since the nation's founding. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

WWII Sweetheart Necklace; Zsolnay Vase; Wilhelm Bauer Watercolors

Experts appraise a WWII sweetheart necklace, a Zsolnay vase, and Wilhelm Bauer watercolors. A 2018 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

The Poetry of Jazz/The Jazz of Poetry

Features music by the Mike Tracy Quartet, readings by Frank X Walker and two former Governor's School for the Arts students, and a performance by jazz singer Gayle King of Louisville. A 2000 KET production.

bookclub@ket

Come Back to the Farm

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss a collection of short stories by Jesse Stuart. The 16 stories reflect the essence of Appalachia, portraying the pioneer spirit, self-reliance, and humor of the hill people of Stuart's homeland. A 2002 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

Three for Kentucky (Part 2)

Journalist Al Smith continues his interviews with three Kentuckians whose families have lived in the state since the nation's founding. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Wayne Morris, Gaining Ground, and The Footstompin Express. A 2015 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Local Honeys; Shaker Village of South Union; Lindy Evans; Mulberry Orchards

The Local Honeys, Shaker Village of South Union, Lindy Evans, and Mulberry Orchards are visited. A 2017 Production.

At Leisure's Edge: A Journey Through Kentucky's Historic Black Parks

From 1942 to 1956, Kentucky city park systems were segregated by state mandate. This program takes a look at seven historically Black parks and explores how the African American communities in Kentucky used the public spaces of parks to construct uplifting community identities despite segregation. Produced by Boyd Shearer with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2001 Production.

Next Chapter Forums

Seniors and Medication: A Next Chapter Forum

Host Wayne Tuckson, MD, and a panel of experts examine the benefits and risks of multiple medications and supplements seniors take to optimize health and manage chronic conditions. They explore the importance of lifestyle and dietary modifications and vaccinations as we age. A 2025 KET production.

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Hazel Dickens: It's Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song

From the coalfields of West Virginia to the factories of Baltimore, Hazel Dickens has lived the songs she sings. A pioneering woman in bluegrass and country music, Hazel has influenced generations of songwriters and musicians. Her songs of hard work, hard times, and hardy souls also have bolstered working people at picket lines and union rallies throughout the land. Her powerful, piercing vocals power the soundtracks for "Harlan County USA" and "Matewan." A 2003 Production.

Bywords

Jackie Swigart

Jackie Swigart, secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, talks about her role in state government. A 1980 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Inside the Muhammad Ali Center with DeVone Holt

Louisville's Muhammad Ali Center has a new CEO and he is a familiar face. DeVone Holt was the champion behind the $120 million Goodwill Opportunity Campus and the first hospital in Louisville's West End in 150 years when he was with Goodwill. He has also worked as an assistant superintendent in JCPS. He grew up in the same neighborhood as Muhammad Ali and is the first Kentuckian and Louisvillian to be named CEO of the Ali Center. He calls it his "dream job." A 2024 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Local Honeys; Shaker Village of South Union; Lindy Evans; Mulberry Orchards

The Local Honeys, Shaker Village of South Union, Lindy Evans, and Mulberry Orchards are visited. A 2017 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

Hazel Dickens: It's Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song

From the coalfields of West Virginia to the factories of Baltimore, Hazel Dickens has lived the songs she sings. A pioneering woman in bluegrass and country music, Hazel has influenced generations of songwriters and musicians. Her songs of hard work, hard times, and hardy souls also have bolstered working people at picket lines and union rallies throughout the land. Her powerful, piercing vocals power the soundtracks for "Harlan County USA" and "Matewan." A 2003 Production.

At Leisure's Edge: A Journey Through Kentucky's Historic Black Parks

From 1942 to 1956, Kentucky city park systems were segregated by state mandate. This program takes a look at seven historically Black parks and explores how the African American communities in Kentucky used the public spaces of parks to construct uplifting community identities despite segregation. Produced by Boyd Shearer with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2001 Production.

Kentucky Muse

Tin Can Buddha: Shades of Blue

Tin Can Buddha (Mitch Ivanoff, Rodney Hatfield, and Lee Carroll) is joined by Caroline Dahl, Harry Pickens, Gail Wynters and other Kentucky performers in a blues- and piano-focused concert recorded at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. A 2011 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 the Muhammad Ali Center with DeVone Holt

Louisville's Muhammad Ali Center has a new CEO and he is a familiar face. DeVone Holt was the champion behind the $120 million Goodwill Opportunity Campus and the first hospital in Louisville's West End in 150 years when he was with Goodwill. He has also worked as an assistant superintendent in JCPS. He grew up in the same neighborhood as Muhammad Ali and is the first Kentuckian and Louisvillian to be named CEO of the Ali Center. He calls it his "dream job." A 2024 KET production.

Bywords

Jackie Swigart

Jackie Swigart, secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, talks about her role in state government. A 1980 KET production.

A History of Sweetness: 100 Years of Ruth Hunt Candy

Follow the history of the Ruth Hunt Candy Company from a small home kitchen to a modern-day factory in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The film looks at Ruth Hunt Candies from the earliest beginnings to now celebrating 100-years of confectionary delights. A 2021 production.

Kentucky Life

Kentucky Life: Food

Come to the table as we explore Kentucky's best dishes. Fans of barbequed mutton flock to a festival in Owensboro, diners get meals on the move from Louisville's food trucks, the famous dish created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, and Appalachian spoonbread will melt in your mouth. A 2021 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

WWII Sweetheart Necklace; Zsolnay Vase; Wilhelm Bauer Watercolors

Experts appraise a WWII sweetheart necklace, a Zsolnay vase, and Wilhelm Bauer watercolors. A 2018 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Tin Can Buddha: Shades of Blue

Tin Can Buddha (Mitch Ivanoff, Rodney Hatfield, and Lee Carroll) is joined by Caroline Dahl, Harry Pickens, Gail Wynters and other Kentucky performers in a blues- and piano-focused concert recorded at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. A 2011 KET production.

At Leisure's Edge: A Journey Through Kentucky's Historic Black Parks

From 1942 to 1956, Kentucky city park systems were segregated by state mandate. This program takes a look at seven historically Black parks and explores how the African American communities in Kentucky used the public spaces of parks to construct uplifting community identities despite segregation. Produced by Boyd Shearer with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2001 Production.

Next Chapter Forums

Seniors and Medication: A Next Chapter Forum

Host Wayne Tuckson, MD, and a panel of experts examine the benefits and risks of multiple medications and supplements seniors take to optimize health and manage chronic conditions. They explore the importance of lifestyle and dietary modifications and vaccinations as we age. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Kentucky Life: Food

Come to the table as we explore Kentucky's best dishes. Fans of barbequed mutton flock to a festival in Owensboro, diners get meals on the move from Louisville's food trucks, the famous dish created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, and Appalachian spoonbread will melt in your mouth. A 2021 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

Come Back to the Farm

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss a collection of short stories by Jesse Stuart. The 16 stories reflect the essence of Appalachia, portraying the pioneer spirit, self-reliance, and humor of the hill people of Stuart's homeland. A 2002 KET production.

At Leisure's Edge: A Journey Through Kentucky's Historic Black Parks

From 1942 to 1956, Kentucky city park systems were segregated by state mandate. This program takes a look at seven historically Black parks and explores how the African American communities in Kentucky used the public spaces of parks to construct uplifting community identities despite segregation. Produced by Boyd Shearer with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2001 Production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

The Josh Williams Band/The Charlie Sizemore Band

Bluegrass/country guitarist Josh Williams and his band and acclaimed Kentucky vocalist/guitarist Charlie Sizemore and his band perform at the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest in Nashville. A 2013 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

Tin Can Buddha: Shades of Blue

Tin Can Buddha (Mitch Ivanoff, Rodney Hatfield, and Lee Carroll) is joined by Caroline Dahl, Harry Pickens, Gail Wynters and other Kentucky performers in a blues- and piano-focused concert recorded at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. A 2011 KET production.