Upcoming Kentucky Programs
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Friday, May 9
8:00 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3428
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1119 St. Thomas Log House/Laurel Gorge
Near Bardstown, volunteers set out to preserve the 1795 log house that was home to the first bishop of the Bardstown Diocese, the forerunner to the Archdiocese of Louisville, and a wellspring of Catholic history in Kentucky. Host Dave Shuffett hikes and fishes in Elliott County's spectacular Laurel Gorge and visits the nearby Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center. A 2005 KET production.
Saturday, May 10
Midnight On KET1
WoodSongs
#204 Infamous Stringdusters/Martha Scanlon
The Infamous Stringdusters perform innovative bluegrass from their debut CD, and singer Martha Scanlon shows the vocal artistry that won her national acclaim for her work with the string band Reeltime Travelers on the Cold Mountain movie soundtrack.
3:00 PM On KET1
Connections with Renee Shaw
#317 2008 Elections
Renee speaks with Saundra Ardrey, professor and chair of the Political Science Department at Western Kentucky University, and Bowling Green attorney Osi Onyekwuluje at WKU's School of Journalism. They discuss the 2008 local and national elections, African-American candidates for office, the youth vote, and how student activism may affect the outcomes. A 2008 KET production.
3:30 PM On KET1
bookclub@ket
#411 Nathan Coulter
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Wendell Berry's 1960 novel, a portrayal of a boy's coming-of-age in rural Kentucky that was the genesis of a long-running series of books and stories about the fictional town of Port William. A 2002 KET production.
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.
6:30 PM On KET2
America's Bluegrass Gospel Show
#316
8:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1411 Woodland Dog Paddle/Short's Goldenrod/Muralist Carol Jackson Powell
At the end of the Labor Day weekend, dogs get their day in Lexington's Woodland Park pool at the annual Dog Paddle benefit. The incredibly rare Short's goldenrod has been rediscovered at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. And Louisville artist Carol Jackson Powell paints big, beautiful murals. A 2008 production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
8:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Afield
#2427
Richard Butler of Breckinridge County takes host Tim Farmer fishing for crappie in Ohio River tributary streams. Part 2 of the history of hunting in Kentucky recalls the era of unregulated hunting, when several species of game were wiped out in the state. And Mason County's Sherry Farmer goes fishing with her son in honor of Mother's Day. A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation.
11:00 PM On KET2
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.
Sunday, May 11
2:00 AM On KET1
Oh, Saigon
Louisville filmmaker Doan Hoang and her family were airlifted out of Vietnam on April 30, 1975—on the last civilian helicopter out of the country as the U.S. pulled out. Twenty-five years later, she set out to uncover her family's story, including the fate of a sister left behind in the postwar chaos and the political rifts that separated her father and brothers for decades.
11:30 AM On KET2
Connections with Renee Shaw
#316 Lucille Jackson
Lucille Jackson, owner of Hunter's Hatters in Lexington, discusses her transition from teacher to business owner, why she chose to work with hats, and how the right hat always suits the wearer's personality. She also talks about her busiest time of the year—the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. A 2008 KET production.
Noon On KET2
Louisville Life
#225 Hidden Hill Nursery/Mascots/Crosley Radio/Metro Animal Services/Golden Retriever Rescue
Courier-Journal writer and author Bob Hill's Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden; a peek at the zany world of mascots; Crosley Radio, which wraps state-of-the-art electronics in vintage-looking shells; an interview with Jackie Gulbe, assistant director of community relations with Metro Animal Services; and the work of Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND). A 2008 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
12:30 PM On KET1
Comment on Kentucky
#3428
Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. A 2008 KET production.
2:00 PM On KET1
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
2:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Health
#305 Chemistry in Athletics
Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with a doctor of family medicine and a pharmacist about athletes' use of chemical supplements to improve their performance. They discuss the benefits of protein and vitamins in the athletic regimen as well as the hazards of steroids, creatine, and other chemical supplements.
4:00 PM On KET1
Kentucky Afield
#2427
Richard Butler of Breckinridge County takes host Tim Farmer fishing for crappie in Ohio River tributary streams. Part 2 of the history of hunting in Kentucky recalls the era of unregulated hunting, when several species of game were wiped out in the state. And Mason County's Sherry Farmer goes fishing with her son in honor of Mother's Day. A KET/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources co-presentation.
4:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1411 Woodland Dog Paddle/Short's Goldenrod/Muralist Carol Jackson Powell
At the end of the Labor Day weekend, dogs get their day in Lexington's Woodland Park pool at the annual Dog Paddle benefit. The incredibly rare Short's goldenrod has been rediscovered at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. And Louisville artist Carol Jackson Powell paints big, beautiful murals. A 2008 production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
7:00 PM On KET2
Kentucky Life
#1411 Woodland Dog Paddle/Short's Goldenrod/Muralist Carol Jackson Powell
At the end of the Labor Day weekend, dogs get their day in Lexington's Woodland Park pool at the annual Dog Paddle benefit. The incredibly rare Short's goldenrod has been rediscovered at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. And Louisville artist Carol Jackson Powell paints big, beautiful murals. A 2008 production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
11:30 PM On KET1
bookclub@ket
#411 Nathan Coulter
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Wendell Berry's 1960 novel, a portrayal of a boy's coming-of-age in rural Kentucky that was the genesis of a long-running series of books and stories about the fictional town of Port William. A 2002 KET production.
Monday, May 12
12:30 AM On KET1
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
7:00 PM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Democrats
#2205
Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
8:30 PM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Republicans
#2206
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#1120 Clifty Falls/Raymond Athey State Nature Preserve
Clifty Falls State Park near Madison, IN and a controlled burn at Raymond Athey State Nature Preserve in Logan County. A 2005 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Tuesday, May 13
4:30 PM On KET2
bookclub@ket
#411 Nathan Coulter
Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss Wendell Berry's 1960 novel, a portrayal of a boy's coming-of-age in rural Kentucky that was the genesis of a long-running series of books and stories about the fictional town of Port William. A 2002 KET production.
7:30 PM On KET2
One to One
#316 Tim Nugent
Bill speaks with Dr. Tim Nugent, the first commissioner and a technical advisor of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Nugent, a doctoral student in 1949 at the University of Illinois, organized the first National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. As the sport grew, Nugent convened a general meeting and organized a group of officers that eventually led to the establishment of the NWBA. A 2008 KET production.
9:00 PM On KET2
The 2008 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
#201
Held in February at the Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom, the ceremony honors 2008 inductees Dwight Yoakam, Florence Henderson, Crystal Gayle, Les McCann, and Norro Wilson.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#601 Oneida Baptist Institute/Mingo Spirit Singers/Mill Creek Lake
A profile of the Oneida Baptist Institute in Clay County, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1999; Northern Kentucky singers who perform traditional Native American songs; and a lake in Natural Bridge State Park. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Wednesday, May 14
2:00 AM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Democrats
#2205
Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
3:30 AM On KET1
Primary 2008: U.S. Senate Republicans
#2206
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate answer journalists' questions. A KET production moderated by Bill Goodman.
8:00 PM On KET1
Jubilee
#1302 Adrienne Young and Little Sadie/Cadillac Sky
Audiences around the world have become acquainted with the delicate sound and visionary insights of Adrienne Young and Little Sadie. Cadillac Sky's propulsive brand of contemporary bluegrass offers a marriage of tradition and innovation. Recorded at the 2007 River of Music Party in Owensboro. A 2008 KET production.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#602 Golden Retriever Rescuers/Bill Thomas/Civil War Tune
A Jefferson County rescue organization for needy dogs; a Hardin County nature writer, photographer, and free spirit; and music of the Civil War played by reenactors. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Thursday, May 15
4:00 AM On KET1
The 2008 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
#201
Held in February at the Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom, the ceremony honors 2008 inductees Dwight Yoakam, Florence Henderson, Crystal Gayle, Les McCann, and Norro Wilson.
7:30 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#226
A view inside the annual WHAS Crusade for Children with some veteran crusaders; a historic look at the Louisville Fire Department, the third oldest fully-paid fire department in the country; and and the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, a congregation of women who follow a life of consecration and prayer united with good works, celebrate their 150th anniversary. A 2008 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
10:30 PM On KET1
Stubblefield Speaks
Robert Valentine stars in a dramatic monologue, illustrated with period photographs, about Nathan Stubblefield—the Murray man whom some credit as the inventor of the radio. On New Year's Day 1902, before a crowd of neighbors, Stubblefield used his "wireless telephone" to transmit his own voice to a receiver about a mile away.
11:30 PM On KET1
Kentucky Life
#603 American Printing House for the Blind/Fulton Trains/Metropolis Lake
A nonprofit Louisville company that creates Braille books and other products for the visually impaired, trains and railroad history in Fulton County, and a nature preserve near Paducah. A 2000 KET production hosted by Dave Shuffett.
Friday, May 16
12:30 AM On KET1
Louisville Life
#226
A view inside the annual WHAS Crusade for Children with some veteran crusaders; a historic look at the Louisville Fire Department, the third oldest fully-paid fire department in the country; and and the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, a congregation of women who follow a life of consecration and prayer united with good works, celebrate their 150th anniversary. A 2008 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.
5:15 AM On KET1
Old Music for New Ears
#121 The Doucet Family
More Cajun songs: "La Cravate a' Zig et Zag," "Le Hoogie Boogie," "L'Arc en Ciel," and "Deux Cocodries."
2:15 PM On KET1
Old Music for New Ears
#121 The Doucet Family
More Cajun songs: "La Cravate a' Zig et Zag," "Le Hoogie Boogie," "L'Arc en Ciel," and "Deux Cocodries."
4:00 PM On KET2
Louisville Life
#226
A view inside the annual WHAS Crusade for Children with some veteran crusaders; a historic look at the Louisville Fire Department, the third oldest fully-paid fire department in the country; and and the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, a congregation of women who follow a life of consecration and prayer united with good works, celebrate their 150th anniversary. A 2008 KET production hosted by Candyce Clifft.