J. David Grissom

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

Upcoming

Paul Fyffe

Premiered On: 08/07/2008

President Paul G. Fyffe talks about starting the Appalachian Baseball League at Paintsville's Yankee Stadium and what it means to the surrounding community. A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday May 17, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 17, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Lysbeth Wallace

Premiered On: 06/29/2009

Professor Lysbeth Wallace discusses the art of weaving at Western Kentucky University. A 1980 KET production.

• Wednesday May 18, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 18, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Jerry Lee Rodgers

Premiered On: 08/12/2008

Jerry Lee Rodgers, playwright and professor at the University of Louisville, discusses his work. A 1980 KET production.

• Thursday May 19, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday May 19, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Eliza Mabry

Premiered On: 08/13/2008

Eliza Mabry of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the National Agricultural Land Study and issues connected with land preservation. A 1980 KET production.

• Friday May 20, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday May 20, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Donald Zacharias

Premiered On: 08/14/2008

Dr. Don Zacharias, newly appointed president of Western Kentucky University, discusses educational developments at the university. A 1980 KET production.

• Monday May 23, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 23, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Granville Clarke

Premiered On: 08/18/2008

Lawyer Granville Clarke from Russellville discusses the preservation of the South Union Shaker colony in Western Kentucky. A 1980 KET production.

• Tuesday May 24, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 24, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

A. Stephen Miles

Premiered On: 08/19/2008

A. Stephen Miles, president and CEO of 1st National Bank of Louisville, discusses the growth of the bank and its effect on Kentucky. A 1980 KET production.

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

Bob Brown

Premiered On: 08/20/2008

Rev. Bob Brown, minister of Trinity Hill Baptist Church in Lexington, discusses his involvement and ministry in the community. A 1980 KET production.

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

Barry Bingham Jr.

Premiered On: 08/21/2008

Barry Bingham Jr., editor and publisher of the Louisville "Courier-Journal" and "Times" and president of WHAS radio and television, discusses his career. A 1980 KET production.

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

Rick Northern

Premiered On: 08/25/2008

Rick Northern discusses his experience as a White House Fellow over the previous year. A 1980 KET production.

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

J.L. Jackson

Premiered On: 08/26/2008

J.L. Jackson, president of the Falcon Coal Company, speaks about the importance of coal to Kentucky's economy. A 1980 KET production.

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

Mayor Jim Amato

Premiered On: 08/27/2008

Lexington mayor Jim Amato talks politics and cooks pasta primavera in his own kitchen. A 1980 KET production.

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

Ed Prichard; Bill Cox; John Ed Pearce

Premiered On: 09/01/2008

Ed Prichard, John Ed Pearce, and Bill Cox discuss Kentucky's history and politics. A 1980 KET production.

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

Ed Prichard; Bill Cox; John Ed Pearce

Premiered On: 09/02/2008

Ed Prichard, John Ed Pearce, and Bill Cox discuss Kentucky's history and politics. A 1980 KET production.

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

Jackie Royalty and Lyda Lewis Sloane

Premiered On: 09/03/2008

Makeup expert Jackie Royalty and model Lyda Sloane talk about applying makeup and modeling. A 1980 KET production.

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

Lee Majors

Premiered On: 07/17/2009

Actor Lee Majors discusses his film "Steel," shot partly in Lexington, and his career. A 1980 KET production.

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

Mike Vories

Premiered On: 09/08/2008

Local teen director Mike Vories discusses his film "The Last of the Great History Projects: A Reenactment of WWII." A 1980 KET production.

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

Dr. Paul Maddox

Premiered On: 09/09/2008

Dr. Paul Maddox discusses his struggling medical practice in the low-income area of Wolfe County. A 1980 KET production.

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

Juanita Knipp

Premiered On: 09/10/2008

Juanita Knipp discusses the battle for benefits for WAAC veterans. A 1980 KET production.

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

John Lair

Premiered On: 07/23/2009

John Lair talks about the history and creation of Renfro Valley. A 1980 KET production.

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

Kala Stroup

Premiered On: 06/12/2009

Dr. Kala Stroup discusses the presidency of Murray State University and her roll as the first female President. A 1985 KET production.

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

Leon Boothe

Premiered On: 03/19/2010

Dr. Leon Boothe, president of Northern Kentucky University (NKU), talks about his administration of NKU and issues in higher education. A 1985 KET production.

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

Paul Hornung

Premiered On: 09/15/2008

Louisville native Paul Hornung, former Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers star, discusses his life in football and the world of commercial endorsements. A 1980 KET production.

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

Bill Olsen and Jerry Eaves

Premiered On: 09/16/2008

Athletic director Bill Olsen and basketball player Jerry Eaves discuss the University of Louisville's 1979-80 national championship basketball season. A 1980 KET production.

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

Recent

Paul Patton - S1 E3

• Monday May 16, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 16, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Dr. Mary Fox - S1 E2

• Friday May 13, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday May 13, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

William Hambley - S1 E1

• Thursday May 12, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday May 12, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

John Williams - S4 E5

• Wednesday May 11, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 11, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

J. David Grissom - S4 E4

• Tuesday May 10, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 10, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Charles Savidge - S4 E3

• Monday May 9, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 9, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Wayne Smith - S4 E2

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

John Hall - S4 E1

• Thursday May 5, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday May 5, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Don Zacharias - S3 E56

• Wednesday May 4, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday May 4, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Leon Boothe - S3 E55

• Tuesday May 3, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Tuesday May 3, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Kala Stroup - S3 E54

• Monday May 2, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 2, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Col. Robert A. Goodwin - S3 E53

• Friday April 29, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Friday April 29, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Porter Peoples, Art Walters - S3 E52

• Thursday April 28, 2022 7:00 am ET on KETKY
• Thursday April 28, 2022 6:00 am CT on KETKY

Hanly Funderburk - S3 E51

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

Wendell Butler - S3 E50

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

Otis Singletary - S3 E49

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

Earl Wallace - S3 E48

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

Leslie Combs - S3 E47

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

Raymond Burse - S3 E46

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

Mary Lou Whitney - S3 E45

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

Jessie Wright - S3 E44

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

Frank Lambert - S3 E42

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

Season 4 Episodes