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Barry Garron

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‘All Creatures’ revival expands women’s roles while staying faithful to original TV show

By Barry Garron | July 30, 2020

Debuting in January, the “Masterpiece” revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.

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Filmmakers join Kerger at press tour to discuss pandemic’s effect on forthcoming PBS series

By Barry Garron | July 29, 2020

At an executive session with the PBS president, Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr. discussed how the pandemic has affected productions of their next major series.

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‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama

By Barry Garron | February 11, 2020

EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a “membership magnet” during March pledge.

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PBS extends thematic programming strategy with summer focus on pioneering women

By Barry Garron | January 13, 2020

At the Television Critics Association press tour, chief programming executive Perry Simon said the themed shows can help PBS “best stand out from this crowded content marketplace and make a real impact with our audiences and our communities.”

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‘Growing Bolder’ producers tweak self-help genre to promote healthy aging lifestyle in pledge

By Barry Garron | December 9, 2019

“Launchpad to What’s Next” combines motivational talks with online tools and resources to “convert the inspiration into action,” says founder and host Marc Middleton.

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Sweep of ‘World on Fire’ encompasses portrayals of ordinary lives

By Barry Garron | November 12, 2019

Airing in the spring, the seven-part “Masterpiece” series was inspired by the ’70s-era BBC documentary series “The World at War.”

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CNBC ends ‘Nightly Business Report’ after 40-year run

By Barry Garron | November 11, 2019

Presenting station WETA is discussing options with BBC News to fill the show’s time period,

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As ‘Retro Report’ prepares for PBS debut, stations step out of comfort zone to produce local stories

By Barry Garron | September 19, 2019

With grants from PBS and editorial support from series producers, eight stations are testing new approaches for connecting with local audiences.

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Like the rest of Burns’ oeuvre, ‘Country Music’ offers ‘an opportunity to understand who we are’

By Barry Garron | September 4, 2019

Premiering on PBS Sept. 15, the documentarian’s latest film follows the evolution of country music from 1923 to the mid-1990s.

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