Desc: The Kansas Governor: Directed by Lyall Ford. "The Kansas Governor" is a unique and extraordinary look at the chief political figure of the state. Covering every Kansas Governor since 1961, this one-hour documentary is thought to be the only video in the U.S. of its kind. Produced and written by Dr. Bob Beatty of the Department of Political Science at Washburn University and directed by Lyall Ford, the film features interviews with seven of the nine Governors who have served since 1961.