A Bat for Dad
Dave Shuffett crafts his very own Louisville Slugger in memory of his father on the next Kentucky Life. Bill Shuffett was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals prior to World War II, but was unable to play due to injuries sustained during the war. • Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET; and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET and 7:30/6:30 p.m. on KET2
Online Extras
Tickle the Ivories: The Web site for Kentucky Muse: 88 Keys, 300 Years features our very own Pianopedia, which includes piano trivia and links to great online resources.
Bill’s Eye: KET public affairs host Bill Goodman invites viewers to visit his blog, Bill’s Eye.
Kentucky Life Paw Pals: Dave Shuffett’s dogs aren’t the only pet superstars. Join our online community and share pictures of your own favorite critters. Learn more.
Rolling on the River
We take a steamboat cruise on the Ohio River in KET’s Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville, the latest addition to the field trip series. On the accompanying Web site, you can watch the video, explore areas of the steamboat, and watch an animated explanation of the Belle’s steam system. Kids will also enjoy playing our interactive Belle game, “How Well Do You Know the Belle?”
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Something To Do
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30 Years of Family Life
In 1977, Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding was given an assignment to follow a year in the life of first-time parents. That one year turned into more than 30. Louisville Life talks with Spaulding about her new book, An American Family: Three Decades with the McGarveys. • Friday, Nov. 20 at 5:30/4:30 p.m. CT on KET2; and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7/6 pm CT on KET
On the Road(show)
The last of three Antiques Roadshow programs taped in Louisville in July 2007 airs this week. It features a visit to the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, headquartered in Louisville, plus valuable finds including a lamp, a doll, and a corner cupboard. • Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5/4 p.m. CT on KET
The Season’s Best
A special episode of Jubilee presents highlights from the 14th season, recorded live at the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. • Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11/10 p.m. CT on KET2
Weeknights on Kentucky Life
Catch encore presentations of Kentucky Life during the week. • weeknights at 11:30/10:30 p.m. CT on KET
- Monday, Nov. 16: Explore the work of Kentucky artist Paul Sawyier.
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: See how history comes to life at the Tilghman Heritage Centre and Civil War Interpretive Museum in Paducah.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: Travel the eastern branch of the old Dixie Highway, which linked the North with the Smoky Mountains.
- Thursday, Nov. 19: Dig up the past with archaeologists at Riverside Farm in Louisville.
- Friday, Nov. 20: Visit the Ohio County town where bluegrass music was born: Rosine, the birthplace of Bill Monroe.
More Programs
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