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In the Name of Progress

During the 1950s and '60s, Louisville lost much of its unique architectural heritage when old buildings and entire neighborhoods were torn down for high-rises, expressways, and ?urban renewal.? The reaction that emerged in the '70s was led by such critics as former mayor Charles Farnsley.
Season 1 Episode 16 Length 28:08 Premiere: 12/18/03

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Whose Child Is This?
S1 E24 Length 29:00 Premiere Date 02/12/04

Tell Me Where It Hurts
S1 E23 Length 25:54 Premiere Date 02/05/04

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time
S1 E22 Length 28:52 Premiere Date 01/29/04

The Backside
S1 E21 Length 26:53 Premiere Date 01/22/04

Three To Make Ready
S1 E20 Length 25:54 Premiere Date 01/15/04

Valery and Galina Panov: In Tandem
S1 E19 Length 28:27 Premiere Date 01/08/04

A Symptom of the '70s
S1 E18 Length 26:50 Premiere Date 01/01/04

Forgotten People, Forgotten Land
S1 E17 Length 28:11 Premiere Date 12/25/03

In the Name of Progress
S1 E16 Length 28:08 Premiere Date 12/18/03

Maestro (Part 2)
S1 E15 Length 27:15 Premiere Date 12/11/03

Maestro (Part 1)
S1 E14 Length 28:34 Premiere Date 12/04/03

Can You Help Me?
S1 E13 Length 27:24 Premiere Date 11/27/03

Earthmother
S1 E12 Length 29:00 Premiere Date 11/20/03

Knee High to a Sculpture
S1 E11 Length 27:08 Premiere Date 11/13/03

The Endless Wait
S1 E10 Length 27:27 Premiere Date 11/06/03

Those Were the Days
S1 E9 Length 27:18 Premiere Date 10/30/03

A Time Remembered
S1 E8 Length 23:36 Premiere Date 10/23/03

With Hands and Heart
S1 E7 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 10/16/03

In the American Way
S1 E6 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 10/09/03

All We Are Saying/Reminiscence
S1 E5 Length 25:32 Premiere Date 10/02/03

The Craziest Thing You Ever Saw
S1 E4 Length 27:24 Premiere Date 09/25/03

Three for Kentucky (Part 2)
S1 E3 Length 25:39 Premiere Date 09/18/03

Three for Kentucky (Part 1)
S1 E2 Length 28:59 Premiere Date 09/11/03

A Dream Come True
S1 E1 Length 28:48 Premiere Date 09/04/03

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In the Name of Progress - S1 E16

Premiered On: 12/18/2003

During the 1950s and '60s, Louisville lost much of its unique architectural heritage when old buildings and entire neighborhoods were torn down for high-rises, expressways, and ?urban renewal.? The reaction that emerged in the '70s was led by such critics as former mayor Charles Farnsley. A 2003 KET Production.

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Forgotten People, Forgotten Land - S1 E17

Premiered On: 12/25/2003

Suburban growth in the 1950s and '60s brought many problems to southwest Jefferson County, where poor zoning, a lack of services, and government neglect created frustration and resentment. A 2003 KET Production.

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A Symptom of the '70s - S1 E18

Premiered On: 01/01/2004

Louisville's public transportation system had once been a source of pride. But by the early 1970s, it was in terrible condition, and the buses were on the brink of stopping forever. The city seemed caught in a bureaucratic daze, unable or unwilling to take bold action to save the system. A 2003 KET Production.

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Valery and Galina Panov: In Tandem - S1 E19

Premiered On: 01/08/2004

In the 1970s, Valery and Galina Panov, talented Russian dancers persecuted for their religious and political beliefs, came to Louisville to perform with the local dance company. A 2003 KET Production.

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Three to Make Ready - S1 E20

Premiered On: 01/15/2004

In 1971, three men had big plans for downtown Louisville: One was transforming the city's riverfront, another was building its tallest building, and still another wanted to turn Fourth Street into a pedestrian mall. A 2003 KET Production.

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Maestro (Part 2) - S1 E15

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Maestro (Part 1) - S1 E14

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Can You Help Me? - S1 E13

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Earthmother - S1 E12

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Knee High to a Sculpture - S1 E11

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