A STORY 250 YEARS IN THE MAKING
PRESERVING PRESENTING KET SHARES KENTUCKY’S STORIES &
When Sam Terry describes KET as “a source of selfenlightenment,” you get the sense he’s speaking from a place of professional experience. A former newspaper editor and creator of the popular blog Sam Terry’s Kentucky, Terry found his calling
exploring, preserving and sharing the stories that shape the Commonwealth.
“My first introduction to KET was as a student in Barren County,” he recalled. “Some of the educational programming came right into the classroom — it stuck with me.” KET programming has been with him ever since. “I watch KET every day now;
election coverage, PBS programming and especially the documentaries. The [KET] Ted Bassett documentary is a wonderful piece of work.”
Terry particularly enjoys exploring Kentucky’s place in the broader American story, including during the Revolutionary War. “People often overlook Kentucky’s role in the
American Revolution,” he explained. “We had a great part in that - not only the famous Battle of Blue Licks, but so many Revolutionary leaders who later settled here. For many veterans, Kentucky was where they came to claim their land grants- their pay for service.”
With Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution, Terry sees an opportunity to bring those stories back to the surface.
“It’s a chance to remind people Kentucky was central in ways we don’t always talk about.”
For Terry, both his blog and KET share a mission of enhancing education and accessibility.
“KET is such a great resource for people continuing their education.
KET helps preserve and promote Kentucky’s history for everyone; it helps us remember and recognize who we are.
Terry doesn’t just watch KET content, though – he uses it himself working on his own projects. “I find KET archives invaluable. Recently, I’ve loved re-watching the Distinguished Kentuckians series. Seeing people like Barry Bingham Sr., Joy Bale Boone, John Jacob Niles – being able to access that high-quality reference material helps me tell their stories more vividly.”
TODAY’S KET
Telling Kentucky stories is an essential part of what we do at KET.
I’m so proud of KET’s most recent production documenting 250 years of Lexington history. And telling America’s stories is just as important.
-Sam Terry
Whether it’s someone studying for their GED or watching a documentary in their living room, it’s about lifelong learning,” he said.
He points to KET’s nationally recognized adult education programming as especially meaningful. “Kentucky has been a leader in adult education, which really had its birth here with Cora Wilson Stewart and the Moonlight Schools. That legacy matters, and KET has kept it alive.”
Terry sees KET as a mirror and a torch, showing Kentuckians who they are, and helping them see who they might become. “My favorite part of Kentucky history is the unique culture of Kentuckians - we’re unlike people in any other state. You talk to people in other states, and they don’t discuss their history the way we do. We revere our history, we celebrate it. KET helps people recognize and have an appreciation for that unique culture.
“KET is a valuable resource to help Kentuckians remember and recognize who we are, and why we are the way we are - and how we can be better.”
This month viewers can look forward to the latest from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns as he brings us a fascinating, in-depth and thought-provoking look at our country’s founding with The American Revolution .
From the iconic Baseball and The Civil War to more recent explorations into the lives of Muhammad Ali and Leonardo da Vinci, the documentaries from Ken Burns are always among our viewers’ favorites programs.
Only KET and PBS provide this kind of storytelling. And it’s only possible through the support of viewers like you. Later this month we’ll kick off our annual WinterPledge event. We hope you will please consider renewing or making an additional contribution at this time.
In this season of giving thanks, we’re grateful for everyone’s support throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Shae Hopkins KET Executive Director and CEO
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
KEN BURNS BRINGS THE FOUNDING CONFLICT TO LIFE
“The American Revolution is one of the most important events in human history,” says acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.
“We went from being subjects to inventing a new concept citizens and set in motion democratic revolutions around the globe. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding, I’m hopeful that people throughout the country will come together to discuss the importance of this history and to appreciate even more what our ancestors did to secure our liberty and freedoms.”
The American Revolution examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
I think to believe in America, rooted in the American Revolution, is to believe in possibility. - Jane Kamensky, series historian
With these words in mind, Burns invites viewers to tune in for his latest project a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence.
The American Revolution doesn’t just recount battles and military strategy, though. Through archived letters, maps and other documents, it brings to life the complex human stories of those who fought, struggled and sacrificed for a nation that didn’t yet exist. From women and enslaved people to farmers and ferriers who saw and supported the cause of freedom through the chaos of war, the documentary reminds us that duty to one’s country
Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible,
Broadcasting.
Join us for a free premiere screening of The American Revolution
Monday, November 3 • 6pm
The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E Main Street, Lexington, KY
This is a free ticketed event. To register, visit KET.org/AmRevEvent
in this case just the idea of a country and the courage it requires has always come in many forms.
“Our film tells the remarkable history of the people who lived through the American Revolution, their everyday concerns and their hopes, fears and failings,” said producer Sarah Botstein. “It’s a surprising and deeply relevant story, one that is hugely important to understanding who we are as a country and a people.” That possibility and the legacy of fighting to protect it and the newfound freedoms brought forth through our nation’s independence, echo throughout our country’s history.
This Veterans Day, as we honor modern heroes in uniform, The American Revolution invites us to remember the very first among them, and to consider how their legacy lives on in every veteran who followed. tune-in and stream
KET November 16-21 • 8/7 pm
ENJOY VETERANS DAY PROGRAMMING
ALL MONTH ON KET
Fortunate Sons
The story of the 1974 graduating class of the Harvard School, a private military academy for the sons of the Los Angeles elite. During COVID they reconnected online, sharing with rare emotional honesty about life, love, loss and redemption. Culminating with the class’s 50th reunion, the program models the importance of mental wellness for boys and men and the power of connection and vulnerability.
KET Monday, November 10 • 4/3pm
From Honor to Medal: The Story of Garlin M. Conner
The film tells the story of Lt. Garlin Conner, whose exploits in World War II made him among the most decorated soldiers in American history, and the Kentucky community that refused to let his sacrifice be forgotten.
KET Tuesday, November 11 • 4/3 pm
American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute
Historian and narrator John Monsky premieres a new multimedia production exploring the monumental events of World War I through powerful storytelling, rare historic video and photography.
KET Tuesday, November 11 • 8/7 pm
Great Escaper on Masterpiece
The true story of Bernard Jordan who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. Jordan staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landing’s 70th Anniversary. Bernie’s story captured the imagination of the world as he embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing.
KET Sunday, November 23 • 9/8pm
KET2 Wednesday, November 26 • 9/8 pm
The Kennedys: The Story of an American Dynasty
KET Monday, Nov. 3 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Thursday, Nov. 6 • 10/9 pm
Featuring interviews with relatives, historians and experts, The Kennedys: The Story of an American Dynasty provides a unique perspective on one of America’s most famous families. The program delves into the lives of the nine siblings, including five sisters, highlighting both their triumphs and challenges. It also explores the complex dynamics among family members and the enduring influence of their Irish heritage.
Great Performances: Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
KET Friday, Nov. 7 • 9/8 pm
Follow acclaimed ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury to reclaim her place on stage and debut her own choreography with New York City Ballet, revealing the resilience and artistry behind a modern-day prima ballerina. The documentary explores how she not only recovers but uses the experience to grow as a dancer, choreographer and creative force.
NOVA: Operation Space Station: Science and Survival
KET Wednesday, Nov. 11 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Sunday, Nov. 16 • 7/6 pm
The size of a football field, the International Space Station hurtles around Earth at 17,000 mph. After 25 years of continuous human presence in space, astronauts and Mission Control insiders reveal the most terrifying moments aboard this orbiting laboratory, where a single mistake could prove fatal. Follow life-or-death dramas unfolding 250 miles above our planet — and the human ingenuity and teamwork that save the day.
Secrets of the Dead: Picturing Shakespeare
KET Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 10/9 pm
There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered “official,” but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family’s mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine. If so, it could be worth as much as $200 million.
Uncovering Boarding
Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience
KET Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9/8 pm
This documentary follows the struggle to uncover the difficult history of Indigenous children forced into government-sanctioned boarding schools across the western frontier. Present-day efforts by Klamath tribal members in their fight for justice for students forced into enrollment in unsafe institutions are highlighted.
Lidia Celebrates America “A Nation of Neighbors”
KET Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Thursday, Nov. 27 • 9/8 pm
In the Season 12 premiere, chef Lidia Bastianich shines a light on how everyday people give back through the age-old tradition of showing love with food. By immersing herself in their personal stories and communities across America, she highlights how selfless acts of strangers, neighbors and everyday heroes foster both connection and fulfillment.
Kentucky Life
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Medicare Enrollment 2025 Call-In: A Next Chapter Forum Kentucky Life Kentucky Edition In Performance at the Governor’s Mansion: Spirited Sounds, Tall Tales, and Amazing Grace Bluegrass and Backroads
Nature: Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion NOVA: Superfloods
Miss Austen on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Two Maigret on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Four: Maigret’s Failure, Pt 2
Kentucky Life bookclub@KET: Collectors
Antiques Roadshow: Kooky & Spooky
Secrets of the Dead: Chasing the Plague
The Gold on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Four – Vengeance is Easy, Justice is Hard
Golden Age of Local Television: Rob Reider Kentucky Edition Jubilee: Curtis Burch Band
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Three:
S.W.A.L.K.
This Old House: Asheville Ask This Old House: Sustainable Grass Lexington: 250 Years: 1775-1878
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen Kentucky Collectibles
Father Brown: The Hidden Man BBC News
Edition The Chavis Chronicles
Run That by Me Again: Peach Bowl
Kentucky Edition
From Rails to Trails Kentucky Edition Life of a Musician: Jerry Salley, Part 1
Edition Lexington: 250 Years: 1775-1878
Kentucky Afield
Comment on Kentucky Washington Week with the Atlantic The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special Lexington in the 40s: Swingin’ in the Bluegrass BBC News Kentucky Edition
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Three: S.W.A.L.K.
Movie Classics: Invasion of the Body Snatchers Kentucky Edition
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles Distinguished Kentuckian: Adron Doran Kentucky Edition
Comment on Kentucky
WoodSongs: George Winston and Cutter Elliott Reel Visions
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Movie Classics: Philomena Austin City Limits: Samara Joy
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton Last of the Summer Wine Keeping Up Appearances As Time Goes By: The Picnic Still Open All Hours The Paris Murders: Season 2, Episode Five: Storms, Part One Music Anywhere Kentucky Music WoodSongs: George Winston and Cutter Elliott Lanham Brothers Jamboree Music Anywhere Jubilee: Curtis Burch Band
26 SUNDAY
8/7 pm Lexington: 250 Years The film chronicles the Kentucky city’s establishment and some of its most important moments and events. Viewers will embark on a sprawling journey that includes the Civil War, Great Depression and world wars, the establishment of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, and Henry Clay, Mary Todd Lincoln and other notable figures in the city’s history. Narrated by actor and Lexington native Josh Hopkins. A 2025 KET production.
9/8 pm Maigret on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode Four: Maigret’s Failure, Pt 2 As Maigret reels from regret to protect Fumal, he suffers a blow in his personal life. Maigret digs into Fumal’s life in order to understand him better.
27 MONDAY
8/7 pm Medicare Enrollment 2025 Call-In: A Next Chapter Forum Enrolling in the health insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older can be complex. Experts answer viewer questions about how Medicare works, the enrollment process, coverage options, supplemental plans and more. Funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2025 KET program.
10/9 pm Confluence Everything New Is Old Again Artists and musicians seize innovations in technology to advance their creative practices, from the development of paint in tubes to artificial intelligence and robotics.
28 TUESDAY
8/7 pm Call the Midwife Season 14, Episode Four It is May 1970, and the Nonnatus team prepares for the arrival of a new nun and trainee midwife, Sister Catherine. Under Nurse Crane’s supervision, Sister Catherine is thrown into a complex case.
10:30/9:30 pm The American Revolution: An Inside Look Explore the documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, examining how America’s founding turned the world upside down. An expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film follows dozens of figures from various backgrounds.
29 WEDNESDAY
8/7 pm Nature Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion Female mountain lion Willow and her kittens interact with the forest ecosystem in Montana’s Sapphire Mountains. 10/9 pm Secrets of the Dead Chasing the Plague Scientists track down medieval bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
30 THURSDAY
8/7 pm Antiques Roadshow Kooky & Spooky Celebrate Halloween with thrilling and chilling finds, like a rag doll nicknamed Chucky, a nightmarish Leonora Carrington painting and an eye-catching Bride of Frankenstein pressbook.
10/9 pm From Rails to Trails It’s the story of an unlikely movement, how to convert thousands of miles of private, abandoned railways into public trails for cycling and walking.
31 FRIDAY
9/8 pm Movie Classics Invasion of the Body Snatchers A small-town doctor learns his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates. Starring Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter and Larry Gates (1956).
10/9 pm Lexington in the 40s: Swingin’ in the Bluegrass Central Kentuckians recall the big band music scene in the Bluegrass during the World War II era, when Lexingtonians danced in clubs like Joyland, the Green Dome and the Cotton Club and in the ballrooms of the Phoenix and Lafayette hotels. A 2003 KET Production.
1 SATURDAY
8/7 pm Kentucky Life Chihuly at Maker’s Mark, Cousin Emmy: The Barren County Spitfire, Professional Sports in Kentucky World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly opens a new exhibit at Maker’s Mark in Loretto; Cynthia May Carver, from Barren County, outgrew her humble beginnings and became a pioneer of country music in the 1940s and 1950s; and a look at professional sports in Kentucky. A 2025 KET production.
11/10 pm Austin City Limits Samara Joy Multiple Grammy-winner Samara Joy performs songs from her breakthrough album, Linger Awhile, and her latest, Portrait
Austin City Limits – Samara Joy Movie Classics – Invasion of
Roosevelts: An Intimate History: Get Action (1858-1901)
Call the Midwife: Season 14, Episode Five
Hotel: Season 9, Episode Two: Frida
We Die: Season 1, Episode Two
Kentucky Life Kentucky Tonight Kentucky Life Kentucky Edition In Performance at the Governor’s Mansion: Madisonville Bluegrass and Backroad
Nature: The Pigeon Hustle
NOVA: Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build Secrets of the Dead: China’s Bronze Kingdom
Miss Austen on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Three Maigret on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Five: Maigret Comes Home, Pt 1
Kentucky Life bookclub@KET The Wall Between Golden Age of Local Television: Nick Clooney
Antiques Roadshow: Kids Stuff
Martin: Season 9, Episode Four: Paint It Black
This Old House: Asheville Ask This Old House Lexington: 250: 1878-1976
Edition
The Gold on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Five – The Boy You Were Kentucky Edition The Chavis Chronicles
The Farewell Drifters Run That by Me Again
Brown: The Royal Visit
The Kennedys - The Story of an American Dynasty Kentucky Edition Life of a Musician: Jerry Salley, Part 2
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen Kentucky Collectibles Kentucky Edition Lexington: 250: 1878-1976 Kentucky Afield
Comment on Kentucky Washington Week with the Atlantic Great Performances: Tiler Peck: Suspending Time Renfro Valley: Kentucky’s Country Music Capital BBC News Kentucky Edition
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Four: Paint It Black
Movie Classics: Smoke Signals
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Kentucky Edition: November 7, 2025 Comment on Kentucky
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles Distinguished Kentuckian Distinguished Kentuckian Kentucky Edition WoodSongs: Andrew Farriss Band and Fortunate Ones Reel Visions
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Movie Classics: Selma Austin City Limits
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Sharon Maughan & Tina Hobley Last of the Summer Wine Keeping Up Appearances As Time Goes By Still Open All Hours The Paris Murders: Season 2, Episode Six: Storms, Part Two
Music Anywhere Kentucky Music: Brett Ratliff
WoodSongs: Andrew Farriss Band and Fortunate Ones
Lanham Brothers Jamboree Music Anywhere Jubilee: The Farewell Drifters
2 SUNDAY
8/7 pm Roosevelts: An Intimate History Get Action (1858-1901) A frail, asthmatic young Theodore Roosevelt transforms himself to become the youngest president in American history at 42. Meanwhile, Franklin Delano Roosevelt follows his older cousin’s career with worshipful fascination.
10/9 pm Bugs That Rule the World Insect Apocalypse Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect “apocalypse,” revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak future without them.
3 MONDAY
9/8 pm The Kennedys - The Story of an American Dynasty The triumphs and challenges of the nine Kennedy siblings, the complex dynamics within the family and the enduring influence of their Irish heritage.
10/9 pm Independent Lens Life After Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.
4 TUESDAY
8/7 pm Finding Your Roots Activist Roots Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them.
10/9 pm Before We Die Season 1, Episode Two Hannah and her new partner investigate a family who they believe are responsible for Sean’s murder. But when Hannah discovers the identity of Sean’s contact, “Issy,” she wants to pull the plug.
5 WEDNESDAY
8/7 pm Nature The Pigeon Hustle Follow pigeons and learn how they overcome the challenges of city life in London and New York.
9/8 pm NOVA Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build Astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.
9/8 pm Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret - Season 1, Episode Five: Maigret Comes Home, Pt 1 A student is stabbed to death in the street. As Maigret and Cavre disagree over the killer’s motives, Maigret digs into the killer’s psychology and tries to provoke him into making contact. But a sudden call leaves him facing an impossible decision.
10/9 pm Secrets of the Dead China’s Bronze Kingdom More than 10,000 unusual items have been unearthed, including curiously-shaped bronze heads and masks covered in gold foil, from a mysterious ancient city hidden in the mountains of Sichuan.
6 THURSDAY
9/8 pm Doc Martin Season 9, Episode Four: Paint It Black Martin has his second GMC assessment; Buddy is missing; Ken’s arrival doesn’t bring good news for Al and Bert; Penhale isn’t happy with the arrival of his predecessor.
11:30/10:30 pm Life of a Musician Jerry Salley, Part 2 Famed songwriter Jerry Salley discusses the songs he’s written for Elton John, Brad Paisley and others.
7 FRIDAY
9/8 pm Great Performances Tiler Peck: Suspending Time Follow prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she overcomes injury and pursues a new career as choreographer with New York City Ballet.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Smoke Signals Arnold rescued Thomas from a fire when he was a child. Thomas thinks of Arnold as a hero, while Arnold’s son, Victor, resents his father’s alcoholism, violence and abandonment of his family. Starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer and Tantoo Cardinal (1998).
10/9 pm Renfro Valley: Kentucky’s Country Music Capital A look at the history of the renowned music barn through archival footage and interviews. A KET Fund for Independent Production. A 2010 Production.
8 SATURDAY
8/7 pm Kentucky Life The Warrior’s Path: Footsteps Through Time Follow the Warrior’s Path in Kentucky, an ancient route from the Cumberland Gap to the Ohio River, and the struggles and survival that shaped the lives of Native peoples and pioneers who lived along the way. A 2025 KET production.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Selma A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo and Oprah Winfrey (2014).
11:09/10:09 pm Austin City Limits ACL Celebrates Antone’s & The Blues ACL salutes the 50-year legacy of iconic Austin club Antone’s and the series’ history of showcasing the blues.
Renfro Valley: Kentucky’s Country Music Capital
Miss Austen on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Four
Roosevelts: An Intimate History: In the Arena (1901-1910) Bugs That Rule the World: Lifegivers History Detectives: Manhattan Project/ Galleon Shipwreck/Creole Poems
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music Great Conversations: Joan Baez and Diane Rehm Bluegrass and Backroads Kentucky Time Capsule
Jacob Thomas American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute
Call the Midwife: Season 14, Episode Six
Seaside Hotel: Season 9, Episode Three: A Lady Tour Before We Die: Season 1, Episode Three Kentucky Edition MotorWeek: 45th Anniversary Show
Kentucky Life Kentucky Tonight Kentucky Life Kentucky Edition In Performance at the Governor’s Mansion: Ballads and Blues Bluegrass and Backroads
Nature: Jaguar Beach
NOVA: Operation Space Station: Science and Survival
Miss Austen on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Four Maigret on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Six: Maigret Comes Home, Pt 2
Kentucky Life bookclub@KET: No Good Deed
Secrets of the Dead: Picturing Shakespeare BBC News Kentucky Edition
The Gold on Masterpiece: Season 1, Episode Six – I’ll Be Remembered Kentucky Edition The Chavis Chronicles
Between the Rock and the Commonwealth Kentucky Edition Jubilee: The Vespers Run That by Me Again
Antiques Roadshow: Pretty or Pretty Ugly? Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Five: Wild West Country Father Brown: The Show Must Go On BBC News Kentucky Edition
This Old House: Asheville Ask This Old House Lexington: 250: 1976-2025 Paris: The Mystery of the Lost Palace Kentucky Edition Life of a Musician: Jenee Fleenor
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen Kentucky Collectibles
Comment on Kentucky Washington Week with the Atlantic Great Performances: Twelfth Night
Edition Lexington: 250: 1976-2025 Kentucky Afield
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Five: Wild West Country Movie Classics: Serendipity Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles Distinguished Kentuckian Distinguished Kentuckian Kentucky Edition: November 14, 2025
Edition Comment on Kentucky
WoodSongs: Bill and the Belles and Jack Klatt Reel Visions
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Movie Classics: Serendipity Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Austin City Limits: Kelsea Ballerini/Cam
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Cliff Parisi & Judy Parfitt Last of the Summer Wine Keeping Up Appearances As Time Goes By Still Open All Hours The Paris Murders: Season 2, Episode Seven: Predators
Music Anywhere Kentucky Music: Jamie and Jesse
WoodSongs: Bill and the Belles and Jack Klatt Lanham Brothers Jamboree Music Anywhere Jubilee: The Vespers
9 SUNDAY
8/7 pm Miss Austen on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode Four Cassandra uncovers the truth about Isabella and Lidderdale’s past. Dinah makes a reckless decision. Upon arriving back at Chawton, Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane’s legacy.
10/9 pm The Gold on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode Six - I’ll Be Remembered The police make a shocking discovery. What exactly have they uncovered?
11/10 pm History Detectives Manhattan Project/Galleon Shipwreck/Creole Poems
An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years.
10 MONDAY
9/8 pm Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration Country music legend Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band to host an evening of special honors to our nation’s veterans, with inspiring musical performances by opera superstar Angel Blue, acclaimed jazz vocalist Kurt Browning and Adkins himself.
10/9 pm The Last 600 Meters The stories of the Battle of Najaf and the Battle of Fallujah through the words and deeds of those who fought during the Iraq War.
10/9 pm Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six-Triple-Eight, the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas during World War II, completed critical missions that contributed to boosting the morale of soldiers on the frontlines.
11 TUESDAY
8/7 pm American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute Equal parts concert, suspense, drama, romance and an exhibition of rare American flags bring fresh insights to this musical and visual exploration of World War I.
8/7 pm Call the Midwife Season 14, Episode Six A dustbin strike leads to a refuse site established outside Nonnatus House. Joyce visits a rude patient.
12 WEDNESDAY
8/7 pm Nature Jaguar Beach The sea turtle and the jaguar meet with spectacular consequences on a remote stretch of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
9/8 pm NOVA Operation Space Station: Science and Survival Astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board the International Space Station.
10/9 pm Secrets of the Dead Picturing Shakespeare If it is deemed genuine, a portrait of Shakespeare that has been hanging over a mantlepiece for the past 50 years could be worth as much as $200 million.
13 THURSDAY
8/7 pm Antiques Roadshow Pretty or Pretty Ugly? Uncover the value of eyepopping treasures including a 1982 George Condo drawing, a folk-art spool table and a Guido Gambone vase.
11:30/10:30 pm Life of a Musician Jenee Fleenor - House Concert (with guest Josh Martin) CMA musician of the year, Jenee Fleenor; Josh Martin of Woodbox Heroes.
14 FRIDAY
9/8 pm Great Performances Twelfth Night
This Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity from The Public Theater stars Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh and Daphne RubinVega. Filmed at the Delacorte Theater in New York’s Central Park.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Serendipity A couple search for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love and separated, convinced that one day they’d end up together. Starring John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale and Jeremy Piven (2001).
15 SATURDAY
8/7 pm Kentucky Life Daniel Goff, Bryan Station Settlement, Jack Jouett House Historic Site, Battle of Blue Licks Battlefield Kentucky Life explores the American Revolution through Kentucky stories. Hero Daniel Goff was an African American soldier who fought in the War of Independence and later settled in Northern Kentucky; the remarkable bravery of the women of Kentucky’s Bryan Station Settlement; Jack Jouett’s heroic act and his Woodford County historic home; and Chip joins the reenactment of the Battle of Blue Licks at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, which is considered the last official battle of the Revolutionary War. A 2025 KET production.
11/10 pm Austin City Limits Kelsea Ballerini/Cam Kelsea Ballerini dazzles with hits and highlights from her LP, Patterns Grammy-winning Cam showcases her heartfelt new collection, All Things Light
Nature – Jaguar Beach Antiques Roadshow – Pretty or Pretty Ugly?
The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free
Roosevelts: An Intimate History: The Fire of Life (1910-1919)
Far Above the Rolling Campus: A History of Morehead State University Frametown
The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind
Antiques Roadshow Born to Be the King
The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free
Bugs That Rule the World: Eat or Be Eaten History Detectives: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre/Booth Letter/Cemetery Alarm
Great Conversations: Jim Sciutto and Jane Perlez Bluegrass and Backroads Kentucky Time Capsule
The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind
Lucy Worsley Investigates: Madness of King George Kentucky Edition Whitney Reynolds Show
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles Conversations with Champions: Vickie Foley Kentucky Edition Kentucky Muse: Finding Higher Ground WoodSongs Kids: Adalyn Ramey
The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men’s Souls
The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men’s Souls
Call the Midwife: Season 14, Episode Seven Seaside Hotel: Season 9, Episode Four: Weyse Has Had Enough Before We Die: Season 1, Episode Four
Kentucky Life The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum Kentucky Life Kentucky Edition In Performance at the Governor’s Mansion: Salute to American Music Bluegrass and Backroads
The American Revolution: Conquer by a Drawn Game
The American Revolution: Conquer by a Drawn Game
Agatha and the Truth of Murder Agatha and the Midnight Murders
Kentucky Edition The Chavis Chronicles
Kentucky Life bookclub@KET: Short of the Glory Eight Acres of History: Lexington’s African Cemetery No. 2 Kentucky Edition Jubilee: Dread Clampitt Run That by Me Again
The American Revolution: The Soul of All America
This Old House: Asheville Ask This Old House: Houseplant Soil Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen Kentucky Collectibles
The American Revolution: The Most Sacred Thing
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Six: Equilibrium
Movie Classics: Selma
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles Distinguished Kentuckian: Francis and Louise Hutchins
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Movie Classics: Smoke Signals
The American Revolution: The Soul of All America
Cecil, The Real Lion King Kentucky Edition Life of a Musician: Jenee Fleenor
Kentucky Edition Shantyboat - Rediscovering a River Way of Life Kentucky Afield
The American Revolution: The Most Sacred Thing
Kentucky Edition Inside Louisville
Kentucky Edition: November 21, 2025
WoodSongs: Made in Louisiana a Cajun Celebration Featuring, Ann, Joel and Wilson Reel Visions
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Austin City Limits: Jon Batiste
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Holly Aird & Anna Chancellor Last of the Summer Wine Keeping Up Appearances As Time Goes By Still Open All Hours The Paris Murders: Season 2, Episode Eight: Between Two
Music Anywhere
Kentucky Music: John P. Rodgers
WoodSongs: Made in Louisiana a Cajun Celebration Featuring, Ann, Joel and Wilson
Lanham Brothers Jamboree Music Anywhere Jubilee: Dread Clampitt
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8/7 pm The American Revolution In Order to Be Free Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation. Fighting in Massachusetts ignites a war that gives common cause to 13 otherwise disunited colonies.
11/10 pm History Detectives St. Valentine’s Day Massacre/Booth Letter/ Cemetery Alarm A gun that may have belonged to a member of Al Capone’s gang, a letter allegedly written by John Wilkes Booth’s father and a device meant to guard against grave robbers.
17 MONDAY
9/8 pm Born to Be the King A speculative look at what sort of sovereign King Charles III might be. Those who know him well discuss his achievements and what he can bring to the role.
10/9 pm Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George How did George III’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry forever.
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10/9 pm The American Revolution The Times That Try Men’s Souls British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City. After fleeing across New Jersey, Washington’s army regroups before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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8/7 pm Agatha and the Truth of Murder In 1926, with her writing in crisis and her personal life in tatters, a young Agatha Christie decides to solve a real-life murder. She investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
10/9 pm The American Revolution Conquer by a Drawn Game After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to openly support the United States.
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8/7 pm The American Revolution The Soul of All America After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South. The British take Charleston.
10/9 pm Cecil, The Real Lion King The documentary celebrates the life of Cecil, a massive lion from Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. He was being studied by researchers at Oxford before being killed by an American dentist and trophy hunter.
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8/7 pm The American Revolution The Most Sacred Thing British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. With independence secured, Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Selma A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo and Oprah Winfrey (2014).
22 SATURDAY
8/7 pm Kentucky Life Home Christmas Displays, The Spirit of Christmas Past in Kentucky, Little Town of Bethlehem (KY), Old Christmas in the Bluegrass Meet two Lexington families who have taken holiday decorating to new heights and why they love to share it with others; learn about Christmas traditions from around the state; the third-generation postmaster in Bethlehem, Kentucky, is working to keep a Christmas tradition alive; and the Kentucky holiday heritage of “Old Christmas” is celebrated on January 6. A 2025 KET production.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Smoke Signals Arnold rescued Thomas from a fire when he was a child. Thomas thinks of Arnold as a hero, while Arnold’s son, Victor, resents his father’s alcoholism, violence and abandonment of his family. Starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer and Tantoo Cardinal (1998).
11/10 pm Austin City Limits Jon Batiste Multiple Grammy-winner and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste showcases his LP, Big Money
Movie Classics – Selma
Cecil, The Real Lion King
An Intimate History: The Storm (1920-1933)
Finding Your Roots: Things We Don’t Discuss
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Call the Midwife: Season 14, Episode Eight Seaside Hotel: Season 9, Episode Five: The World Has Now Hated More Than Enough
Kentucky Life Kentucky Tonight Kentucky Life Kentucky Edition In Performance at the Governor’s Mansion: Showcase of Kentucky Talent Bluegrass and Backroads
Nature: My Life as a Turkey NOVA: Revolutionary War Weapons Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown’s Dark Winter
Discovering Maggie Smith The Great Escaper on Masterpiece
Kentucky Life bookclub@KET Jim Host: Game Changer
Edition The Chavis Chronicles
Edition Jubilee: Sierra Hull & Highway 111 Run That by Me Again
Antiques Roadshow: Women’s Work Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Seven: Single White Bevy Father Brown: The Wheels of Wrath BBC News
This Old House: Asheville Ask This Old House: Washer Dryer
Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers Kentucky Edition Life of a Musician: Tim O’Brien
Kentucky Life Kentucky Afield Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen Kentucky Collectibles Kentucky Edition Resources for Families: Education Matters
Afield Comment on Kentucky Washington Week with the Atlantic Legends of the Canyon
Doc Martin: Season 9, Episode Seven: Single White Bevy Movie Classics: Philomena
Edition Comment on Kentucky
Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectible Distinguished Kentuckian: O. Leonard Press Kentucky Edition WoodSongs: Gareth Pearson and Never Come Down Reel Visions
Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli 30th –The Celebration (from 7 pm) All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents)
and 70s Soul Celebration (from 5:30 pm)
Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum
Anywhere Kentucky Music: Karly Dawn Higgins WoodSongs
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Years with Peter, Paul and Mary
Brothers Jamboree Music Anywhere
–Summertime Blues Cozy Mysteries of Masterpiece Mystery! (From 7 pm) All Creatures Great and Small: Cheers to the Years
Years with Peter, Paul and Mary
Lexington: 250 Years (from 7:30 pm) This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents)
Saint Joseph College: A Triumph of Faith Story Road
Conversations: Colm Tóibín & Silas House
and Backroads
Time Capsule
23 SUNDAY
8/7 pm Discovering Maggie Smith Explore the life and career of Academy Awardwinning actor Dame Maggie Smith (19342024), who became one of Britain’s most iconic actors after her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter
11/10 pm Velvet Season 2, Episode Three: Glory Days Rita asks Clara to help her prepare for her hotel date. The girls give Ana a makeover for her new role as a designer. Patricia teaches her mother a lesson she won’t easily forget.
24 MONDAY
8/7 pm Antiques Roadshow Women’s Work Celebrate trailblazing women in this special spotlighting outstanding contributions from female athletes, artists, activists and more.
9/8 pm Railroad Stations in American Life
Historians examine the role of the railroad station in American history, including how people interacted with stations in their towns through the generations.
10/9 pm Bring Them Home A small, determined group of Blackfoot people work to re-establish the first wild buffalo herd on ancestral lands since the species’ near-extinction a century ago.
25 TUESDAY
8/7 pm Call the Midwife Season 14, Episode Eight The midwives evacuate a Mother and Baby Home while Nancy’s wedding plans go awry. Sister Catherine takes her First Vows.
10/9 pm Before We Die Season 1, Episode Five Hannah and Billy learn how the Mimicas plan to smuggle cocaine into the UK, but they don’t know when or where. Another dealer confesses to Sean’s murder, but Bianca makes a discovery.
26 WEDNESDAY
8/7 pm Nature My Life as a Turkey Deep in the wilds of Florida, writer and naturalist Joe Hutto was given the rare opportunity to raise wild turkeys from chicks. Hutto spent each day out and about as a “wild turkey” with his family of chicks until the day came when he had to let his children grow up and go off on their own.
9/8 pm NOVA Revolutionary War Weapons American and British archaeologists and historians reveal the technology, innovation and luck that determined the outcomes of key battles of the Revolutionary War.
27 THURSDAY
9/8 pm Lidia Celebrates America A Nation of Neighbors Chef Lidia Bastianich shines a light on how everyday people across America give back through food.
10/9 pm Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers Celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of women in agriculture and the vital role they've played in shaping the future of agriculture.
28 FRIDAY
9/8 pm Legends of the Canyon Rock legends of the late 1960s come of age in the garden of the Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, including Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
9/8 pm Movie Classics Philomena A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan and Sophie Kennedy Clark (2013).
29 SATURDAY
8:30/7:30 pm The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson shine in this 1990 performance. Songs include “Big River,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Always on My Mind.”
9/8 pm All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) Full-length performances include Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler, and many more artists from the 50s and 60s.
11/10 pm Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve Narrated by the late Ossie Davis, the story of a girl who decides to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker (Davis), who guides her on her journey. The caretaker brings the theater to life through musical performances by singers Jewel, Michael Crawford and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
30 SUNDAY
10/9 pm 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary Celebrate the impact of the folk music trio that provided America’s soundtrack for five decades. Featuring many of their best performances and most popular songs including “Puff the Magic Dragon,” “If I Had a Hammer” and “Five Hundred Miles.”
11/10 pm This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host.
50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary
The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum
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11:30/10:30 Chavis Chronicles (2,9,16,23) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting (1,8,15,22)/ Broadway's Leading Ladies (29)
12:00/11:00 Inside Louisville (2,9,16,23) Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious &
12:30/11:30 Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove (2,9,16,23)/ Rick Steves European Christmas (30) Elinor Wonders Why Elinor Wonders Why Elinor Wonders Why Elinor Wonders Why Elinor Wonders Why This American Land (1,8,15,22)
1:00/12:00 Comment on Kentucky (2,9,16)/ Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove (23) Rosie's
1:30/12:30 Kentucky Health (2,9,16,23)
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2:00/1:00 Medicare Enrollment 2025 Call-In (2)/ Cecil, The Real Lion King (9)/ Why Dinosaurs? (16)/ The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum (23)/ Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop (30)
3:00/2:00 Lexington: 250 Years (2,9)/ Paris: The Mystery of the Lost Palace (16)/ Born to Be the King (23)
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4:00/3:00 Kentucky Life (2,9,16,23) Actually, Iconic: Richard Estes (3)/ Fortunate Sons (10)/ Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging (17)/ Great Ride (24)
4:30/3:30 Kentucky Afield (2,9,16,23)
Toolbox of America (4)/ From Honor to Medal: The Story of Garlin M. Conner (11)/ Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rifts, Roads and Civil Rights (18)/ Bob Ross Experience (25)
5:00/4:00 This Old House (2,9,16,23)/ Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Concert (30) Secrets of the Dead (3,10,17)/ Blue - the Life and Art of George Rodriegue (24) Finding Your Roots
5:30/4:30 Ask This Old House (2,9,16,23)
6:00/5:00 Last of the Summer Wine (2,9,16,23)
6:30/5:30 Keeping Up Appearances (2,9,16,23)
7:00/6:00 Call the Midwife (2,9,16,23)/ Cozy Mysteries of Masterpiece Mystery (30)
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World of Olive Oil (5)/ Wine, Women & Dementia (12)/ Courtmaker John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court (19)/ Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. "Bud" Kiser (26)
From the Cowboy's Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin (6)/ Troubled Water (13)/ And Knowledge to Keep Us (20)/ K'etniyi: The Land is Speaking to Us (27)
No Place to Grow Old (7)/ Kanenon:we - Original Seeds (14)/ Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers (21)/ A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (28)
America's Test Kitchen (1,8,15,22)
Return: Native American Women Reclaim Foodways for Health and Spirit (14) Cook's Country (1,8,15,22)
Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter (5)/ Craftspeople of Charleston (12)/ Hollywood in Utah (26) Nova Nature (7,14,28)/ Giants Rising (21)
Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale (12)
The Lawrence Welk Show (1,8,15,22)/ Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories (29)
Roadshow (1,8,15,22)
Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen (1,8,15,22)/ Great Performances (29)
The Red Green Show (1,8,15,22)
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9:00/8:00 J Schwanke's Life in Bloom (2,9,16,23)/ Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Concert (30)
9:30/8:30 Roadtrip Nation: Nursing Possibilities(2,9)/ Roadtrip Nation: Rethinking Higher Ed (16/23)
and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer
10:00/9:00 America the Bountiful (2,9,16,23) Ireland with Michael Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Kentucky Life Table for All with Buki Elegbede Facing Waves
Oregon (1,8,15,22)/ Rick Steves European Christmas (29)
10:30/9:30 Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out (2,9,16,23)/ Rick Steves Experiencing Europe (30) Samantha Brown's Places to Love In the Americas with David Yetman Rick Steves' Europe World's Greatest Cemeteries Refresh Quest Travels with Darley (1,8,15,22)
11:00/10:00 Rick Steves' Europe (2,9,16,23) Cycle Around Japan Highlights Travels with Darley Journeys in Japan People of the North Wild Nevada Weekends with Yankee (1,8,15,22)
11:30/10:30 Changing Seas (2,9,16,23) Chasing the Tide (3,10,17)/ Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South (24) Garden Smart This American Land Changing Seas Museum Access Garden Smart (1,8,15,22)
12:00/11:00 Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen (2,9,16,23)/
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1:00/12:00 In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs (2,9,16,23)
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2:30/1:30 Keeping Up Appearances (2,9,16,23)
3:00/2:00 As Time Goes By (2,9,16,23)
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(2,9,16,23) Mister Rogers: It's You I Like (30) Dive In Tokyo Travels with Darley Journeys in Japan People of the North Wild Nevada Weekends with Yankee (1,8,15,22)
4:00/3:00 Doc Martin (2,9,16,23) The
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Families Enjoy Be My Neighbor Day
KET recently hosted its annual Be My Neighbor Day in Louisville, held at E.P “Tom” Sawyer State Park. Over 1,000 guests were in attendance and enjoyed character visits with Daniel Tiger, hands-on stations with community partners and more.
Elementary Students Learn Animation
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
KET Education staff recently visited James Lane Allen Elementary in Lexington to facilitate hands-on animation workshops. Sixty-five first grade students learned the ins and outs of stop-motion animation while also building their own stories.
University of Kentucky Student Group Visits KET for Teacher Training
A University of Kentucky student group visited the KET Network Center in September for a Media Lab session on literacy, art and stop-motion animation. Twenty UK Education pre-service teachers enjoyed a tour of the studios, an introduction into KET’s educational resources for educators, and a workshop on how to build lesson plans around and incorporate animation into an elementary classroom.
KET’s Julie Schmidt Named KBA Ambassador, Wins Al Temple Award
KET Senior Director of External Affairs Julie Schmidt has been selected as the next ambassador of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association (KBA). Schmidt was also selected by her peers to receive the Al Temple Award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the KBA over an extended period of time. “I am honored to be invited to join the group of exemplary broadcasters that have led our industry with vision, dedication and integrity,” said Schmidt.
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'Cursive Connection' Launches
In response to Senate Bill 167, which “requires cursive writing to be included as a course of study in all elementary schools beginning in the 2025-2026 school year,” KET has developed and recently launched Cursive Connection, a new interactive program built to help not only students learn New American Cursive, but also aid parents and educators who may not have received instruction in cursive handwriting themselves. A professional development course which provides information on the benefits of learning to write in cursive, additional instruction for left-handed writers, classroom-ready practice
activities, and how parents and educators can address common writing challenges has been developed by KET to accompany the program.
The Cursive Connection series consists of 26 videos, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each video teaches the correct formation of both upper- and lowercase cursive letters. Viewers will see formation via digital animation as well as student writing, meeting fun animal characters and learning new vocabulary along the way.
KET Director of Education Amy Grant is optimistic about the program’s imapct. “Cursive Connection helps students grow their reading, writing and fine motor skills while also sparking focus, creativity and confidence that carry beyond the classroom. We’re excited to bring students, teachers and families together through the timeless art of handwriting.”
Cursive Connection is available on PBS LearningMedia and for streaming on YouTube. Both are accessible at KET.org/cursive Cursive Connection is funded in part by the John R. Hall Endowment for Education.
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Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Central Bank Center/Lexington Opera House
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The Healing Place
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Louisville Orchestra
Mental Health America of Kentucky
Norton Center for the Arts – Centre College
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Somerset Community College
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UK HealthCare
UK Markey Cancer Foundation
US Bank Foundation
Wiebold Studios
Willett Distillery
World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Indiana
The Civil War
A nine-part series that explores the most important conflict in our nation’s history. The war was fought in 10,000 places, more than three million Americans fought in it and over 600,000 men – two percent of the population – died in it. It saw the end of slavery and was the watershed of a new political and economic order, and the beginning of big industry, big business and big government.
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska — The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is a story of people from every conceivable background who were willing to devote themselves to saving the land they loved.
Country Music
Country Music chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form that rose from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of our nation. From southern Appalachia’s songs of struggle, heartbreak and faith to the rollicking western swing of Texas, from California honky tonks to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, we follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.
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President: Ben Talley, Hopkinsville • President-Elect: Jeff Tate, Irvine
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Chair: Nick Nicholson, Lexington • Vice Chair: John S. Domaschko, Covington • Secretary : Kimberly D. Patton, Hebron • Treasurer: William J. Jones, Paducah • Executive Committee at Large: Mira S. Ball, Lexington
• D.R. Ball, Lexington • Robert M. Beck, Lexington • Donovan Blackburn, Pikeville • Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Louisville • G. Dan Griffith, Owensboro • Shae Hopkins, KET Executive Director • Alice Houston, Louisville • Sean Mestan, Princeton • Michael Owsley, Bowling Green
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VISIONS/ Volume XLVIII, Number 11
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