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‘Antiques Roadshow’ tweaks formula to keep viewers watching
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“We’re making changes so that you’ll still love it,” says Marsha Bemko, EP of PBS’ most popular ongoing prime-time series.
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‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
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With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver “mind-expanding” interviews for American audiences.
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‘NewsHour’ looks to collaborate with more stations on covering midterm elections
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Look for more talent from PBS stations on “NewsHour” and a toolkit for distributing up-to-the minute election-night coverage with customized graphics.
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With new chief programmer, Kerger sees potential for more arts on PBS
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Beyond his achievements as a veteran TV executive, Perry Simon’s involvement with regional theatre distinguished him as a candidate, PBS’ president told critics.
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‘Nova Wonders’ aims to hook next generation of scientists
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The new series focuses on the scientific process, with less emphasis on actual discoveries.
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PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare
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No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
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New ‘Washington Week’ host aims to favor balance over frivolity
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Robert Costa told TV writers that he wants to focus on “fact-based analysis” in his role as moderator.
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PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
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“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.
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New PBS films revisit war histories with present-day perspective
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With examinations of Vietnam and the Great War, the documentarians are focusing on stories to help younger viewers understand today’s conflicts.