TV Schedules

Deep Down

Two eastern Kentucky neighbors are at odds in a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. A 2010 production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Distracted Driving; Kentucky Derby Museum; Trikes for Tykes; Institute for Future Ag Leaders

Distracted Driving, Kentucky Derby Museum, Trikes for Tykes, and the Institute for Future Ag Leaders are featured. A 2018 Production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

With Hands and Heart

Two centuries ago, the Shakers established a community in Kentucky called Pleasant Hill. Helen Hayes narrates this look at life inside the community, drawn from letters and other historical documents. A 2003 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Newcomb College Pottery; Martin Guitar; Rare Marbles

Expert appraisers examine treasures including pottery from Newcomb College, a 1946 Martin Guitar, and some of the rarest marbles in the world. A 2012 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

N.I.T. Championship, 1956

Guests include Coach Peck Hickman, Charles Tyra, Bill Darragh, Phil Rollins, and Jim Morgan. A 1980 KET production.

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Ballads and Blues

Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

bookclub@ket

Earth Bones

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss "Earth Bones," a collection of poems by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Richard Taylor. A 2003 KET production.

Kentucky Time Capsule

With Hands and Heart

Two centuries ago, the Shakers established a community in Kentucky called Pleasant Hill. Helen Hayes narrates this look at life inside the community, drawn from letters and other historical documents. A 2003 KET Production.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Laura Briner, Leland Isbill, and Wade Hayes. A 2015 Production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Distracted Driving; Kentucky Derby Museum; Trikes for Tykes; Institute for Future Ag Leaders

Distracted Driving, Kentucky Derby Museum, Trikes for Tykes, and the Institute for Future Ag Leaders are featured. A 2018 Production.

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard Griffin

John Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a Black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of the South. From his experiences he wrote Black Like Me. This film focuses on Griffin's social activism and examines how a spiritual commitment led him from a segregated childhood in Fort Worth to fighting with the French Underground, sustained him during ten years of blindness incurred by war injuries, and inspired him during a prolific creative life as a writer/photographer. A Morgan Atkinson production.

The KET Story

This film explores KET's beginnings and 50 years of service as Kentucky's only statewide educational broadcasting network. In the 1950s and 60s, KET founder O. Leonard Press saw the potential of television - a new technology - to provide equitable access to high-quality instruction in schools throughout the Commonwealth. Learn about KET's history and its commitment to education and Kentucky programming throughout its five decades of public service.

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

Jim Bunning

State Senator, James Bunning, talks about his time playing baseball. A 1981 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Inside the Portland Neighborhood

Portland is the oldest neighborhood in Louisville and one of the earliest known settlements in Kentucky. The 3,000 acres of land that extend into the Ohio River, just northwest of downtown, was once an independent town bustling with river traffic at its busy port. Today, it is one of Louisville's poorest neighborhoods; however, with new families and investments moving into the area, its rich history and significant architecture are experiencing a revitalization. A 2025 KET production.

Bluegrass and Backroads

Distracted Driving; Kentucky Derby Museum; Trikes for Tykes; Institute for Future Ag Leaders

Distracted Driving, Kentucky Derby Museum, Trikes for Tykes, and the Institute for Future Ag Leaders are featured. A 2018 Production.

Downstream

Lawrenceburg: Leaping, Loving, Learning, the Salt River & Four Roses

Carrie & Kyle take the plunge, literally into Lawrenceburg, Kentucky where they explore the Salt River, kayak fishing on Beaver Lake, Lover's Leap Vineyard, a classic car show downtown, and of course Four Roses Bourbon featuring a unique tour with master distiller Brent Elliott. A 2018 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.

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard Griffin

John Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a Black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of the South. From his experiences he wrote Black Like Me. This film focuses on Griffin's social activism and examines how a spiritual commitment led him from a segregated childhood in Fort Worth to fighting with the French Underground, sustained him during ten years of blindness incurred by war injuries, and inspired him during a prolific creative life as a writer/photographer. A Morgan Atkinson production.

Kentucky Muse

Actors Theatre of Louisville

Celebrating its 50th year, the renowned repertory theater has become a local institution with a national reputation. With an emphasis on new American plays and a strong apprenticeship program, run for years by Jon Jory, the theater has launched numerous careers. A 2014 KET Production.

Downstream

Lawrenceburg: Leaping, Loving, Learning, the Salt River & Four Roses

Carrie & Kyle take the plunge, literally into Lawrenceburg, Kentucky where they explore the Salt River, kayak fishing on Beaver Lake, Lover's Leap Vineyard, a classic car show downtown, and of course Four Roses Bourbon featuring a unique tour with master distiller Brent Elliott. A 2018 Production.

Inside Louisville

Inside the Portland Neighborhood

Portland is the oldest neighborhood in Louisville and one of the earliest known settlements in Kentucky. The 3,000 acres of land that extend into the Ohio River, just northwest of downtown, was once an independent town bustling with river traffic at its busy port. Today, it is one of Louisville's poorest neighborhoods; however, with new families and investments moving into the area, its rich history and significant architecture are experiencing a revitalization. A 2025 KET production.

Bywords

Jim Bunning

State Senator, James Bunning, talks about his time playing baseball. A 1981 KET production.

Story Road

Aspiring writer Mason Engel examines the unusual origin stories of famous authors Andy Weir, Hugh Howey, Ndedi Okorafor and Christopher Paolini, in hopes of finding the secret road to the bestseller lists.

Kentucky Life

Community Aid in Eastern Kentucky; Photographing Appalachia; Painting Appalachia; Russell Railroad YMCA

The historic flood that devastated portions of Eastern Kentucky in July 2022 highlighted the hard work, resilience and kindness of mountain communities; photographer Dean Hill has dedicated his life to capturing Appalachia on film; painter Ceirra Evans draws from her childhood to showcase the people of Appalachia; in Russell, the once-popular Railroad YMCA, now an abandoned building, was originally built to house railroad workers. A 2023 KET Production.

Kentucky Collectibles

Newcomb College Pottery; Martin Guitar; Rare Marbles

Expert appraisers examine treasures including pottery from Newcomb College, a 1946 Martin Guitar, and some of the rarest marbles in the world. A 2012 KET Production.

Kentucky Muse

Actors Theatre of Louisville

Celebrating its 50th year, the renowned repertory theater has become a local institution with a national reputation. With an emphasis on new American plays and a strong apprenticeship program, run for years by Jon Jory, the theater has launched numerous careers. A 2014 KET Production.

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard Griffin

John Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a Black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of the South. From his experiences he wrote Black Like Me. This film focuses on Griffin's social activism and examines how a spiritual commitment led him from a segregated childhood in Fort Worth to fighting with the French Underground, sustained him during ten years of blindness incurred by war injuries, and inspired him during a prolific creative life as a writer/photographer. A Morgan Atkinson production.

Story Road

Aspiring writer Mason Engel examines the unusual origin stories of famous authors Andy Weir, Hugh Howey, Ndedi Okorafor and Christopher Paolini, in hopes of finding the secret road to the bestseller lists.

Our Kids

Check out the inaugural JCPS Law Day, learn about malware risks, and celebrate kindness. Hosted by Atherton High School correspondent Lennon Arnold. A 2026 production.

Kentucky Life

Community Aid in Eastern Kentucky; Photographing Appalachia; Painting Appalachia; Russell Railroad YMCA

The historic flood that devastated portions of Eastern Kentucky in July 2022 highlighted the hard work, resilience and kindness of mountain communities; photographer Dean Hill has dedicated his life to capturing Appalachia on film; painter Ceirra Evans draws from her childhood to showcase the people of Appalachia; in Russell, the once-popular Railroad YMCA, now an abandoned building, was originally built to house railroad workers. A 2023 KET Production.

bookclub@ket

Earth Bones

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss "Earth Bones," a collection of poems by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Richard Taylor. A 2003 KET production.

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard Griffin

John Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a Black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of the South. From his experiences he wrote Black Like Me. This film focuses on Griffin's social activism and examines how a spiritual commitment led him from a segregated childhood in Fort Worth to fighting with the French Underground, sustained him during ten years of blindness incurred by war injuries, and inspired him during a prolific creative life as a writer/photographer. A Morgan Atkinson production.

Kentucky Edition

Jubilee

Masters of Bluegrass

The Bluegrass "MOB" - legendary players Del McCoury on guitar and vocals, Bobby Osborne on mandolin and vocals, J.D. Crowe on banjo, Bobby Hicks on fiddle and Jerry McCoury on bass and vocals - performs at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park. A 2014 KET Production.

Run That by Me Again

N.I.T. Championship, 1956

Guests include Coach Peck Hickman, Charles Tyra, Bill Darragh, Phil Rollins, and Jim Morgan. A 1980 KET production.

Kentucky Muse

Actors Theatre of Louisville

Celebrating its 50th year, the renowned repertory theater has become a local institution with a national reputation. With an emphasis on new American plays and a strong apprenticeship program, run for years by Jon Jory, the theater has launched numerous careers. A 2014 KET Production.