J. David Grissom

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Bywords

About Bywords

A one-on-one interview series with noted Kentucky personalities.

Upcoming

Paul Brett Johnson

Premiered On: 09/25/2008

Artist Paul Brett Johnson talks about his life and career.

• Monday June 27, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 27, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

John Conlee

Premiered On: 11/24/2011

Country singer, John Conlee, talks about his career.

• Tuesday June 28, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 28, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Becky Goode; Debbie Hupp

Premiered On: 10/01/2008

Two songwriters, Becky Goode and Grammy winner Debbie Hupp, discuss their careers in the music industry. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday June 29, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 29, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Shelter House

Premiered On: 08/12/2009

Staff and residents of the YMCA Shelter House discuss issues surrounding domestic abuse. Guests: Jack Cox, Susan Roche, Dina Tweedy, and Joyce Steeberge. A 1980 KET production.

• Thursday June 30, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday June 30, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Irene Zimmerman and Stanley Schmidt

Premiered On: 10/06/2008

Father Stanley Schmidt and Irene Zimmerman talk about surviving the Holocaust. A 1980 KET production.

• Friday July 1, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday July 1, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Thomas Clark

Premiered On: 10/07/2008

Noted Kentucky historian Dr. Thomas Clark talks about his career. A 1980 KET production.

• Monday July 4, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday July 4, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

James Sherburne

Premiered On: 10/08/2008

A discussion of inspirations and the writing process with mystery writer Jim Sherburne, author of "Death's Pale Horse." A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday July 5, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday July 5, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Richard Taylor

Premiered On: 10/09/2008

Conversation and readings with Kentucky poet Richard Taylor. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday July 6, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday July 6, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Wallace E. Knight

Premiered On: 10/13/2008

Ed Knight, author of "Lightstruck," discusses his work. A 1980 KET production.

• Thursday July 7, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday July 7, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Mildred Senter

Premiered On: 10/14/2008

Mildred Senter, a retired school teacher, discusses her 41 years of teaching. A 1980 KET production.

• Friday July 8, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday July 8, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Albert Jones

Premiered On: 08/21/2009

Alfred Jones, former FBI agent and prosecuting attorney, discusses his long career in law. A 1980 KET production.

• Monday July 11, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday July 11, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

George Wilson

Premiered On: 10/16/2008

George Wilson discusses his duties as commissioner of the Kentucky Bureau of Corrections. A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday July 12, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday July 12, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Oscar Cross

Premiered On: 10/20/2008

Oscar Cross, head of the Paducah Boys Club, talks about starting the club and working with youngsters. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday July 13, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday July 13, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

John Robertson

Premiered On: 10/21/2008

John Robertson, author of a book on Paducah, discusses Western Kentucky history. A 1980 KET production.

• Thursday July 14, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday July 14, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Elaine Musselman

Premiered On: 08/27/2009

Elaine Musselman, director of Harris and Co. Insurance, discusses women in business. A 1980 KET production.

• Friday July 15, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday July 15, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Mike Grisanti

Premiered On: 10/23/2008

Restaurateur Mike Grisanti talks about his own restaurant and the Louisville Restoration Project. A 1980 KET production.

• Monday July 18, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday July 18, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Bill Samuels

Premiered On: 10/27/2008

Bill Samuels Jr., president of Maker's Mark Distillery, talks about his family's history in the bourbon business. A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday July 19, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday July 19, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Jim Lindsey

Premiered On: 10/28/2008

Jim Lindsey, vice president of Doe/Anderson Advertising Agency in Louisville, discusses advertising the state of Kentucky like a business. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday July 20, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday July 20, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

L.J. Hortin

Premiered On: 10/29/2008

Dr. L.J. Hortin of Murray State University discusses Nathan B. Stubblefield, the Murray man whom many credit as the inventor of radio. A 1980 KET production.

• Thursday July 21, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday July 21, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Alben and David Barkley

Premiered On: 10/30/2008

Vice President Alben Barkley's son, David, and grandson, Alben II, discuss politics and their famous family patriarch. A 1980 KET production.

• Friday July 22, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday July 22, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Jack Paxton

Premiered On: 11/03/2008

An interview with Jack Paxton, editor of the "Paducah Sun." A 1980 KET production.

• Monday July 25, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday July 25, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

C.W. Curris

Premiered On: 11/04/2008

Murray State President Dr. C.W. Curris discusses the challenges of running a university. A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday July 26, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday July 26, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Bill Powell

Premiered On: 11/05/2008

Bill Powell talks about his 40-year career as a reporter for several Western Kentucky newspapers. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday July 27, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday July 27, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Recent

Hugh Morris - S1 E32

• Friday June 24, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday June 24, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Judge Anthony Wilhoit and Ted Berge - S1 E31

• Thursday June 23, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday June 23, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Paul Brett Johnson - S1 E30

• Wednesday June 22, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 22, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

William H. King - S1 E29

• Tuesday June 21, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 21, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Pee Wee Reese - S1 E28

• Monday June 20, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 20, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Bill Olsen and Jerry Eaves - S1 E27

• Friday June 17, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday June 17, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Paul Hornung - S1 E26

• Thursday June 16, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday June 16, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Leon Boothe - S3 E55

• Wednesday June 15, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 15, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Kala Stroup - S3 E54

• Tuesday June 14, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 14, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

John Lair - S1 E23

• Monday June 13, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 13, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Juanita Knipp - S1 E22

• Friday June 10, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday June 10, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Dr. Paul Maddox - S1 E21

• Thursday June 9, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday June 9, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Mike Vories - S1 E20

• Wednesday June 8, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 8, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Lee Majors - S1 E19

• Tuesday June 7, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday June 7, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Jackie Royalty and Lyda Lewis Sloane - S1 E18

• Monday June 6, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 6, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Ed Prichard; Bill Cox; John Ed Pearce - S1 E17

• Friday June 3, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday June 3, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Ed Prichard; Bill Cox; John Ed Pearce - S1 E16

• Thursday June 2, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday June 2, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Mayor Jim Amato - S1 E15

• Wednesday June 1, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday June 1, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

J.L. Jackson - S1 E14

• Tuesday May 31, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 31, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Rick Northern - S1 E13

• Monday May 30, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 30, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Barry Bingham Jr. - S1 E12

• Friday May 27, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday May 27, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Bob Brown - S1 E11

• Thursday May 26, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday May 26, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

A. Stephen Miles - S1 E10

• Wednesday May 25, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 25, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Season 4 Episodes