Oregon Experience

Ken Kesey

Season 8 Episode 803 | 59m 5s

Ken Kesey (1935 - 2001) is one of the best-known authors to ever emerge from Oregon. He wrote his two most-acclaimed novels, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1962) and Sometimes a Great Notion (1964), when still in his twenties.

Aired: 01/20/14 | Rating: TV-G

Extras From This Episode

• Ken Kesey: "Further"

  Clip: S8 Ep803 | 1m 30s

• Ken Kesey: Leaving a Legacy

  Clip: S8 Ep803 | 1m 9s

• Merry Prankster Ken Babbs on Ken Kesey

  Clip: S8 Ep803 | 55s

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