Upcoming Kentucky Programs
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Friday, November 20
8:00 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3603
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with guest host Bill Bryant. Guests: Ryan Alessi, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ronnie Ellis, reporter, CNHI Frankfort bureau; Stephenie Steitzer, reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal. A 2009 KET production. (11/20/09)
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#611 Bill Monroe's Hometown/Antique Cars/Catherine Smart Wells
The small Ohio County town of Rosine was the birthplace of Bill Monroe—and therefore of bluegrass music. Howard Brandon of Murray shows off his collection of antique automobiles, and Johnson County painter Catherine Smart Wells gives a tour of her studio. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Saturday, November 21
Midnight On KET1
WoodSongs
#603 Neko Case
An American alternative country singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers, Neko Case and her stripped down band showcase songs from her sixth CD, Middle Cyclone.
4:00 AM On KET2
Antiques Roadshow
#1215 Louisville (Part 3)
At the Louisville headquarters of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, appraiser Nancy Druckman shows Mark a previous era's version of "texting"—girls' embroidered samplers. Finds at the Kentucky International Convention Center include a rare Dirk Van Erp lamp, circa 1910, that was bought for about $100; an exceptionally well preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts, except hair; and a fortunate Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood and valued at $8,500.
5:00 PM On KET1
Antiques Roadshow
#1215 Louisville (Part 3)
At the Louisville headquarters of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, appraiser Nancy Druckman shows Mark a previous era's version of "texting"—girls' embroidered samplers. Finds at the Kentucky International Convention Center include a rare Dirk Van Erp lamp, circa 1910, that was bought for about $100; an exceptionally well preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts, except hair; and a fortunate Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood and valued at $8,500.
7:00 PM On KET1
Louisville Life
#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova
Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
8:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals
Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
8:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Afield
#2608
A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer.
11:00 PM On KET2
Jubilee
#1410 Best of Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival
This special episode of Jubilee presents highlights from the 14th season, recorded live at the 2008 Renfro Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. A 2009 KET Production.
Sunday, November 22
2:30 AM On KET1
Jim Stiles' Brave New West
A native of Kentucky, Jim Stiles came to Utah in 1975 as part of a small cult of Ed Abbey followers with dreams of preserving the natural beauty of the American Southwest. Three decades later, Stiles remains a one-man show of sorts who has devoted his life to carrying on Abbey's legacy.
4:00 AM On KET1
The Everlasting Stream
Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.
6:30 AM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#609 Keeping Faith: A Skeptic's Journey
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Fenton Johnson's personal exploration of questions of spirituality and the lives of monks in the Catholic and Buddhist traditions. A 2004 KET production.
10:00 AM On KET1
Louisville Life
#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova
Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
10:30 AM On KET1
Kentucky Health
#508 Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders don't mean you'll be trapped in your body. Join Dr. Wayne Tuckson as he discusses Parkinsons with Dr. Irene Litvan.
Noon On KET2
Louisville Life
#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova
Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
12:30 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3603
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with guest host Bill Bryant. Guests: Ryan Alessi, reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader; Ronnie Ellis, reporter, CNHI Frankfort bureau; Stephenie Steitzer, reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal. A 2009 KET production. (11/20/09)
1:00 PM On KET1
One to One with Bill Goodman
#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks
Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.
1:30 PM On KET1
Connections with Renee Shaw
#512 Will Allen
Renee talks with former professional basketball player, Will Allen, who's taking the so-called "Good Food Movement" to inner cities in America. A son of sharecropping parents, Allen founded and operates a highly-touted non-profit organization called Growing Power based in Milwaukee, Wis., that provides safe and affordable fruits and vegetables to low-income city dwellers. Renee talks with Allen about his low-cost farming technologies that grow food year-round for thousands living in or near Milwaukee and Chicago. A 2009 KET production.
2:00 PM On KET1
The Everlasting Stream
Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.
4:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Afield
#2608
A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer.
4:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals
Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
7:30 PM On KET2
Kentucky Life
#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals
Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
11:30 PM On KET1
bookclub@ket
#609 Keeping Faith: A Skeptic's Journey
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of guests discuss Fenton Johnson's personal exploration of questions of spirituality and the lives of monks in the Catholic and Buddhist traditions. A 2004 KET production.
Monday, November 23
12:30 AM On KET1
One to One with Bill Goodman
#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks
Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.
7:30 AM On KET2
Louisville Life
#408 Pam Spaulding/Actors Theatre of Louisville/Wilson Wyatt/Mark Johnson/Dr. Manuel Casanova
Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding shares photos and stories from her book An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys; a behind-the-scenes look at incredible costumes of the Actors Theatre of Louisville; Wilson Wyatt, former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics; the new voice of Churchill Downs, track announcer Mark Johnson; and U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova thinks he has uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
7:30 PM On KET2
Kentucky Health
#508 Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders don't mean you'll be trapped in your body. Join Dr. Wayne Tuckson as he discusses Parkinsons with Dr. Irene Litvan.
8:00 PM On KET1
The Roundtable at Shaker Village 2009
#401
Participants at a public policy forum held at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill focus on the "Economic Pulse of the Heartland" along with comments from Presidential Economic Advisor and former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. A 2009 KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#612 The Mountain Eagle
Tom and Pat Gish have been publishing the Mountain Eagle in Whitesburg since the mid-1950s. This small-town newspaper has the motto "It Screams!" on its masthead, and it has won several national awards for its in-depth, sometimes crusading coverage of Eastern Kentucky issues. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Tuesday, November 24
7:30 AM On KET2
Kentucky Life
#1508 Dave Does It/Greenup/History of the Piano/Highland Raku Studio/Paw Pals
Dave steps up to the plate and goes to work at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory; a visit to Greenup, hometown of beloved Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Jesse Stuart; the piano turns 300 and KET turns a spotlight on the celebration with Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra; Henrietta Scott and her husband apply their own methods to an ancient tradition to create unique pottery; and more Paw Pals. A 2009 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
5:30 PM On KET2
Kentucky Afield
#2607
A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation hosted by Tim Farmer.
7:30 PM On KET2
One to One with Bill Goodman
#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks
Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#613 Jerrie Oughton/Don and Sylvia Coffey/Phillip Powell/Elkhorn Creek
A Lexington author who wrote for 35 years before attracting a major publisher, husband-and-wife hammered dulcimer players from Shelby County, a wildlife artist from Murray, and a look at Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort through the seasons. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Wednesday, November 25
2:00 AM On KET1
The Roundtable at Shaker Village 2009
#401
Participants at a public policy forum held at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill focus on the "Economic Pulse of the Heartland" along with comments from Presidential Economic Advisor and former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. A 2009 KET production.
5:30 AM On KET1
Kentucky Health
#508 Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders don't mean you'll be trapped in your body. Join Dr. Wayne Tuckson as he discusses Parkinsons with Dr. Irene Litvan.
7:30 AM On KET2
One to One with Bill Goodman
#443 A.J. Jacobs/Christine Miller/Kenn Parks
Bill sits down with several creative thinkers at this year's IdeaFestival in Louisville. He speaks with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, about his experience of becoming a human guinea pig; Christine Miller, founder and editor of ReSource Magazine; and Louisville artist Kenn Parks. A 2009 KET production.
9:00 AM On KET2
A Program About Unusual Buildings and Other Roadside Stuff
This tour of some of America's most interesting and goofy buildings celebrates places like Long Island's duck-shaped Big Duck and the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (in the shape of a giant fish) in Heyward, WI. The Kentucky stops are Wigwam Village in Cave City, Bondurant's Pharmacy in Lexington, and Mother Goose Market in Hazard.
8:00 PM On KET1
Jubilee
#1301 The Grascals
In just one year, the Grascals went from the International Bluegrass Music Association's Emerging Artist of the Year award to its top honor: Entertainer of the Year. They perform their innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music at the 2007 River of Music Party in Owensboro. A KET production.
9:00 PM On KET2
A Program About Unusual Buildings and Other Roadside Stuff
This tour of some of America's most interesting and goofy buildings celebrates places like Long Island's duck-shaped Big Duck and the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (in the shape of a giant fish) in Heyward, WI. The Kentucky stops are Wigwam Village in Cave City, Bondurant's Pharmacy in Lexington, and Mother Goose Market in Hazard.
10:00 PM On KET2
The Everlasting Stream
Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.
Thursday, November 26
7:30 AM On KET2
Connections with Renee Shaw
#512 Will Allen
Renee talks with former professional basketball player, Will Allen, who's taking the so-called "Good Food Movement" to inner cities in America. A son of sharecropping parents, Allen founded and operates a highly-touted non-profit organization called Growing Power based in Milwaukee, Wis., that provides safe and affordable fruits and vegetables to low-income city dwellers. Renee talks with Allen about his low-cost farming technologies that grow food year-round for thousands living in or near Milwaukee and Chicago. A 2009 KET production.
7:30 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore
A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
9:00 PM On KET1
The Everlasting Stream
Former Washington Post reporter Walt Harrington and his in-laws and friends tell stories of autumn rabbit hunts in rural Barren County—trips that ultimately taught Harrington valuable lessons in friendship, family, and what constitutes a "well-lived life." A 2006 KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#615 Richard Taylor/Dr. C.C. Howard/William T. Young Library/Heartwood Industries
A Kentucky poet laureate, the Kentucky doctor who attended Floyd Collins and Sgt. Alvin York, the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and a Hartford factory that recycles old wooden materials into new flooring. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Friday, November 27
Midnight On KET1
Kentucky Muse
#301 88 Keys, 300 Years
This celebration of the 300th anniversary of the piano features Dr. Diane Earle of Kentucky Wesleyan and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. Earle tells about the history of the instrument and performs piano works by a variety of composers. A 2009 KET production.
12:30 AM On KET1
Louisville Life
#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore
A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
4:00 AM On KET1
A Program About Unusual Buildings and Other Roadside Stuff
This tour of some of America's most interesting and goofy buildings celebrates places like Long Island's duck-shaped Big Duck and the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (in the shape of a giant fish) in Heyward, WI. The Kentucky stops are Wigwam Village in Cave City, Bondurant's Pharmacy in Lexington, and Mother Goose Market in Hazard.
5:00 AM On KET1
Smoke Free: A Matter of Public Health
Using data from Lexington restaurants, this program explores how smoking bans really work and create healthier lifestyles.
7:30 AM On KET2
Kentucky Health
#508 Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders don't mean you'll be trapped in your body. Join Dr. Wayne Tuckson as he discusses Parkinsons with Dr. Irene Litvan.
9:30 AM On KET2
Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience
A look at the resurgent wine-making industry in Kentucky. The program features ten wineries and vineyards to capture their unique story and the beauty of the farms. It also highlights the numerous weekend entertainment options that these grape growers bring to the communities.
3:30 PM On KET2
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games: A Beginner's Guide
#102
An updated primer on the World Equestrian Games events and how the bluegrass is getting ready for the 2010 games. A KET production.
5:00 PM On KET2
Connections with Renee Shaw
#505 Kevin Powell
Poet, writer, political activist, and Hip Hop aficionado, Kevin Powell talks about his former journalism career and community activism since his days as a cast member on the first season of MTV's The Real World. Powell has written 10 books on African American culture, literature, manhood, and politics. A victim of domestic violence by his mother and a rehabilitated abuser himself, Powell discusses his quest to end violence against women. A 2009 KET production.
5:30 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#401 D.W. Griffith/Smith-Berry Winery/National Park Service in Ky./Dr. Joseph McGowan/Carmichael's Bookstore
A look back at the life of Kentucky native and legendary film director D.W. Griffith and his controversial 1915 film Birth of A Nation; a visit to Smith-Berry Winery in Henry County; a brief look at Kentucky's five properties that fall under the National Parks Service - Mammoth Cave is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea;an interview with Dr. Joseph McGowan, president of Bellarmine University; and a visit to Carmichael's Bookstore. A 2009 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.