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MainStreet  
Program Number: 101
"The Shakers of South Union"
Initial Airdate: Sept 1990
Producer: Kuss
Length: 22:30


Synopsis:

Make a return journey to the first season of MainStreet as we travel to South Union, Kentucky, where the traditions of the Shakers are alive and well. An overview of the history and culture of the Shakers of South Union, Kentucky. Includes segments on Shaker inventions, farming and building techinques, and social gatherings.

MainStreet  
Program Number: 102
"Kentucky Building/Glasgow Highland Games"
Initial Airdate: Oct. 1990
Producer: Kuss
Length: 27:40


Synopsis:

Visit the Kentucky Museum on the campus of Western Kentucky University, where the history of the state is preserved. Then, travel to Glasgow for the gathering of the Scottish clans from several years back.

Segment 1: The Kentucky Building
Length: 13:21

A celebration of the Kentucky Building on its anniversary. Includes history & current status, as well as the Museums preservation techniques.

Segment 2: Annual Gatherings of the Scottish Clans
Length: 14:17

An overview of the Glasgow Highland Games. The Heritage, the competition, the comraderie.


MainStreet  
Program Number: 103
"Mammoth Cave"
Initial Airdate: 11-07-90
Producer: Kuss
Length: 24:00+


Synopsis:

Take some time to explore the world under our feet that makes Kentucky such a unique part of the world. A tour of Mammoth Cave, which includes historical aspects as well as dramatizations.

 

MainStreet  
Program Number: 104
"A Kentucky Christmas 1990"
Initial Airdate: 12-15-90
Producer: Kabele / Kuss
Length: 25:54


Synopsis:

Travel back in time to re-live Kentucky of Christmas past and make a search for the perfect Christmas tree.

Segment 1: In Search of the Ultimate Christmas Tree
Length: 8:12

The History of Christmas trees, down through the ages.

Segment 2: A Wartime Christmas
Length: 17:42

The story of how Christmas was celebrated during the civil war.

 

MainStreet  
Program Number: 105
"Bluegrass"
Initial Air: 2-20-91
Producer: Kuss
Length: 25:44


Synopsis:

Bluegrass is sometimes called the music of Kentucky. Join us this month for a return journey as we explore the men and women who make this homespun music into a worldwide success. An entertaining look at Kentucky's very own art form, Bluegrass music.

NOTE: WE CANNOT MAKE COPIES OF THIS PROGRAM.


MainStreet  
Program Number: 106
"Dying Arts"
Initial Air: 03-25-91
Producer: Kuss
Length: 28:48


Synopsis:

Meet the people, who are keeping alive crafts from an age gone by. We have a violin maker, a guitar maker, a stained glass artists and a man making art with neon.

Segment 1: Thomas Haile- Violin Maker / Artist Length: 7:22

Segment 2: Dr. Frank Pittman- Teacher / Artist Length: 3:22

Segment 3: Stain Glass Artist Length: 4:24

Segment 4: Neon Glass Artist Length: 5:23

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