Author: Barry Garron
CNBC ends ‘Nightly Business Report’ after 40-year run
Presenting station WETA is discussing options with BBC News to fill the show's time period,As ‘Retro Report’ prepares for PBS debut, stations step out of comfort zone to produce ...
With grants from PBS and editorial support from series producers, eight stations are testing new approaches for connecting with local audiences.Like the rest of Burns’ oeuvre, ‘Country Music’ offers ‘an opportunity to understand who we ...
Premiering on PBS Sept. 15, the documentarian's latest film follows the evolution of country music from 1923 to the mid-1990s.Kerger commits to continue leading PBS through ‘time of great experimentation’
"This is not a time for the faint of heart," PBS' president told TV critics when announcing that she had renewed her ...Public TV stations collaborate on covering marijuana legalization
Top producers at five stations have devised a flexible approach for sharing news segments on timely national issues.Utah’s KUED amps up local production with magazine series
The creators of "This is Utah" say it's as unique as the state where it's produced.PBS eyes streaming agreements to address ‘profoundly important’ platform goals, Kerger says
The PBS president told an audience at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour to "stay tuned" for possible announcements involving Sling ...‘Antiques Roadshow’ tweaks formula to keep viewers watching
“We’re making changes so that you'll still love it,” says Marsha Bemko, EP of PBS' most popular ongoing prime-time series.‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver "mind-expanding" interviews for American audiences. ...‘NewsHour’ looks to collaborate with more stations on covering midterm elections
Look for more talent from PBS stations on "NewsHour" and a toolkit for distributing up-to-the minute election-night coverage with customized graphics.With new chief programmer, Kerger sees potential for more arts on PBS
Beyond his achievements as a veteran TV executive, Perry Simon's involvement with regional theatre distinguished him as a candidate, PBS' president told ...‘Nova Wonders’ aims to hook next generation of scientists
The new series focuses on the scientific process, with less emphasis on actual discoveries.PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare
No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour's show.New ‘Washington Week’ host aims to favor balance over frivolity
Robert Costa told TV writers that he wants to focus on “fact-based analysis” in his role as moderator.PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
"There is no plan B" to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press ...
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