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Louisville Life meets local author, pro wrestler

For Release: 2009-12-28 14:59:00

The next edition of Louisville Life features author Alanna Nash, a Louisvillian who got her start at the Courier-Journal; a professional wrestler and Louisville business owner; the remarkable Flaget High School Alumni Association; and more. The program, hosted by Candyce Clifft, airs Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2; Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET; and Sunday, Jan. 17 at noon/11 a.m. CT on KET2.

First, Louisville Life meets Nash, a freelance writer for USA Weekend, Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times. Nash has also authored numerous books, including Golden Girl, which was the basis for Up Close and Personal, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert Redford. Her newest book, Baby, Let’s Play House, is one of a series of books she has written about Elvis Presley.

Then, the program looks at the career of popular professional wrestler Lisa Marie Varon, better known to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans as “Victoria.” A professional bodybuilder since 1999, her successful wrestling career included two runs as WWE Women’s Champion. The opening of Varon’s Louisville car shop, Black Widow Customs, represents both her next adventure and her preparation for life after wrestling.

Next, Louisville Life examines the history of Louisville’s Jewish Community Center. Founded in 1890 as the Young Men’s Hebrew Association, it is the nation’s third-oldest Jewish Community Center in continuous operation.

And, one of Louisville’s leading experts on healthy living is Barbara Day, nurse, nutritionist and publisher of Kentuckiana Healthy Woman magazine. She talks with Candyce about healthy choices for the new year.

Finally, although the school has been closed for 35 years, the Flaget High School Alumni Association is still going strong. Louisville Life visits with 1956 Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung to talk about his memories of the Catholic boys school.

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, including streaming video, is available at www.ket.org/loulife. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.

Contact: Amanda Dawahare

 

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