KET Receives Fourteen Regional Emmy Nominations and Eight Wins
These KET-produced programs received fourteen regional Emmy nominations for 2021. Eight of fourteen ultimately won in their categories.
Cycling Capital of Kentucky
WINNER: “Short- or long-form content in Lifestyle” for Jim Voskuhl
In this segment from Kentucky Life, bicyclists enjoy the freewheelin’ fun of the roads and trails in Kentucky’s Cycling Capital.
Dafford Murals
In this segment from Kentucky Life, artist Robert Dafford has turned mundane floodwalls into works of art in Paducah and Covington.
Healing Childhood Trauma: A KET Special Report
Against the backdrop of COVID-19 and protests opposing systemic racism, host Renee Shaw and experts present the science of childhood trauma and the path to healing.
Kentucky Life Season 25, Episode 10
WINNER: “Magazine program” for Doug Flynn, Chelsea Gorham, Valerie Trimble, Gary Pahler and Angelic Phelps
The descendants of slaves and a slaveholder meet in Russellville; Memory – the Freedom Singers energized the Civil Rights movement; goats from Glasgow eat their way across Kentucky’s landscapes; Louisville’s Ché Rhodes’ passion and medium is glass; and a Kentucky Life Moment, the Budweiser Clydesdales visit My Old Kentucky Home.
Kentucky Tonight: State of Unrest
WINNER: “Public affairs program” for Renee Shaw, Toby Gibbs, Gabriela Martinez and Nick Helton
This special program examines the demands for racial justice and policing reforms after the officer-involved deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor of Louisville. Host Renee Shaw and guests discuss how to move beyond the protests to meaningful change.
The Long Walk Home
In this segment from Kentucky Life, learn about how pioneer Mary Ingles, taken captive by the Shawnee, braved the wilderness unarmed and on foot to return home.
Remembering Julia
In this segment from Kentucky Life, learn about Julia Chinn who was born into slavery, and became the common-law wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, U.S. vice president with Martin Van Buren.
Toying with Still Life
WINNER: “Documentary in Cultural/Topical” for Frank Simkonis
Kentucky-born artist Jonathan Queen uses classic toys as metaphors for complex themes in his paintings and public murals, many of which are located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Undiagnosed: The Diabetes Epidemic
WINNER: “Long-form content in Health/Medical” for Laura Krueger, Wayne Tuckson and Casey Harris
This documentary examines the alarming number of people with undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and how health champions throughout Kentucky are working to increase screening rates and connect people with proven lifestyle interventions.
Violins of Hope
WINNER: “Short- or long-form content in Historical/Cultural” for Gary Pahler
The Violins of Hope exhibit at the Frazier Museum is a collection of restored instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Kentucky Seasons
WINNER: “Short- or long-form content in Photographer” for Justin Allen, David Dampier and Steve Shaffer and “Live or post-produced Audio” for Brandon Cooper
Kentucky Seasons explores the scenic beauty of the Commonwealth, showcasing some of its most iconic natural wonders as well as seldom-seen locations. This special pledge program will air in August during SummerPledge 2021.
Al Smith Inducted to the Silver Circle
Additionally, longtime Comment on Kentucky host Al Smith will be posthumously honored as one of this year’s inductees to the Silver Circle, which serves as a hall of fame-style honor for television professionals who have made lasting contributions to the industry and its viewer communities for 25 or more years.