In honor of the late John Hall, retired CEO of Ashland Oil and dedicated philanthropist, and Ed McClanahan, author of The Natural Man and one of Kentucky’s most celebrated writers, both of whom passed this week, KET will re-air programs featuring the two Kentuckians.

John Hall: The Kentucky Commodore, which documents Hall’s life story and commitment to various philanthropic causes, will air on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 12 pm/11 am on KET and on Friday, Dec. 3, at 8/7 pm on KETKY.

Signature: Ed McClanahan, which profiles Kentucky’s “wild man of letters,” will air on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 1/12 pm on KET and on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8/7 pm on KETKY.

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