For Release: 2009-11-02 00:00:00
A simple assignment that evolved into a decades-long preoccupation is presented in the next edition of Louisville Life airing Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2; Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET; and Sunday, Nov. 22 at noon/11 a.m. CT on KET2.First, Louisville Life tells the story of a unique relationship. In 1977, Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding was given a fairly simple assignment: follow the year in the life of first-time parents. That family, the McGarveys, and Spaulding kept up the relationship for more than 30 years. Now Spaulding has published An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys featuring the photos of the family that she's had in her sights for so long.
Who's behind the new voice of Churchill Downs? The first non-American to hold the position of track announcer, Brit Mark Johnson tells Louisville Life about the interesting way he won his job, how he sees racing on this side of the ocean and his impressions of Louisville during his first Churchill Downs fall season.
Louisville Life also meets U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova, who thinks he may have uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. His research identified cortical cell minicolumns, which differ in autistic people. Casanova hopes the research will lead to a treatment for the disorders that doesn't use medications.
The program also presents a behind-the-scenes look at the many incredible costumes at Actors Theatre of Louisville and profiles Wilson Wyatt, a former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics.
Louisville Life is a KET production, produced and directed by Gary Pahler. Jayne McClew is producer/writer; associate producer is Kelli Brodersen. More information about Louisville Life , is available atwww.ket.org/loulife. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found atwww.ket.org.