Trending: WinterPledge COVID-19 | Sign In PROGRAMS LIVE TV SCHEDULES TOPICS EDUCATION DONATE DONATE MENU John Hall: Kentucky Commodore WATCH SCHEDULED SPECIALS JOHN HALL: KENTUCKY COMMODORE From his early days at Vanderbilt University to his career at Ashland Oil, John Hall thrived on competition while exhibiting tenacity and compassion. Hall, who died in 2021 at age 89, spearheaded many worthy causes in Kentucky, including education and cancer research. Length 57:35 Premiere: 4.26.16 ARTICLE John Hall: The Kentucky Commodore From his early days at Vanderbilt University to his career at Ashland Oil, John Hall thrived on competition while exhibiting tenacity and compassion. Now a well-known philanthropist, Hall has spearheaded many worthy causes in Kentucky, including education and cancer research. His life story is told in the KET documentary, “John Hall: The Kentucky Commodore.” READ MORE Clips & Previews Price of Poverty in Kentucky Preview Length 59:03 Premiere Date 1.21.13 2015 Election Night Coverage Preview Length 3:30:12 Premiere Date 11.3.15 American Spiritual Ensemble Preview Length 1:27:31 Premiere Date 3.12.17 Specials Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains Length 56:46 Premiere Date 10.11.21 Kentucky's State Capitol Length 28:31 Premiere Date 8.23.21 Paul G. Blazer: The Man Behind the Legend Length 56:43 Premiere Date 12.2.19 Robert Penn Warren: A Vision Length 58:21 Premiere Date 10.29.18 Carousel move right Related to KET Documentaries You give every Kentuckian the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through KET. Explore KET Site Navigation About About KET KET History Contact Us Visions Magazine PressRoom Careers and Internships Reports and Filings KET FCC Public Files Making a Difference Submit a Program Education Learn at Home Early Childhood K-12 Adult Education PBS LearningMedia KET Education Store PBS Educational Media Programs Watch Video How to Watch TV Channels TV Schedules Podcasts Connect Events Social Media Apps Newsletters Donate Membership Benefits Sponsorships Shop Buy Videos PBS Store 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 859.258.7000800.432.0951 © 2021 Kentucky Educational Television Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Return to Top