Programs/Content
After 16-month search, Woodruff becomes sole ‘NewsHour’ anchor
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The nightly newscast had been searching for a co-anchor since Gwen Ifill’s death in November 2016.
Programs/Content
PBS Distribution brings Brit drama ‘Jamestown’ to Passport, Amazon viewers first
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At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on “Masterpiece,” the iconic WGBH drama series.
Quick Takes
Commercial broadcaster files to donate license to WyomingPBS
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Gray Television’s donation grew out of a $15.7 million deal for five television stations in the state.
Obituaries
Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
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Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Programs/Content
Translated ‘Vietnam War’ tops 1 million views within country
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Making the documentary available to the Vietnamese people was a priority to the filmmakers and PBS.
People
Campbell to retire from PBS, Harvey joins programming service, and other comings and goings
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Joe Campbell created groundbreaking sustained-giving messages in national pledge breaks.
System/Policy
Repack costs prompt Texas licensee to eliminate public TV station
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PBS and America’s Public Television Stations warn that more stations could follow suit.
Quick Takes
Owner of sole public TV signal in Rio Grande Valley hints at possible sale
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KMBH is off the air, and the licensee is considering offers.
Quick Takes
CPB to require anti-harassment training for stations to get funding
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Starting March 31, CPB will require annual harassment prevention training for employees of all stations receiving a Community Service Grant.
Obituaries
Toledo’s Timonere, early champion of children’s television, dies at 83
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Her work led to a Fred Rogers Award in 2003 from CPB for excellence in children’s television.
People
NPR brings in planned giving director, Cleveland station adds first CCO and other comings and goings
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Also, actor Benicio del Toro signs on as EP of a CPB/Latino Public Broadcasting documentary.
System/Policy
APTS’ Butler says pubcasting has ‘strong case to make for higher appropriation’
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America’s Public Television Stations opened its annual Public Media Summit Monday.
System/Policy
Wisconsin public stations see shift in university oversight
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The pubcasters are now under the University of Wisconsin Colleges Extension unit, which will be eliminated in a reorganization.
People
Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
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The chief programmer’s achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.
PBS
Smiley demands damages from PBS in lawsuit over harassment charges
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In a statement, PBS called the lawsuit “meritless.”
People
Agnew re-elected to head APTS Board, California station hires LAT veteran and other comings and goings
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Also, Nonprofit Quarterly has hired former NPR producer Amy Costello and acquired her podcast, Tiny Spark.
Quick Takes
HBO agreement reverses financial losses at Sesame Workshop
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The agreement “totally changed our economics,” said CEO Jeffrey Dunn.
System/Policy
Public media again in bull’s-eye in president’s FY19 plans
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CPB would get only $15.5 million next year and $15 million in 2020 to shut itself down.
People
Covering the West from a museum ‘fishbowl’
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Kamila Kudelska’s job is part of a new journalism and production collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Wyoming Public Media.
Obituaries
Iowa broadcaster Don Forsling dies at 80; was on NPR Board in early years
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“Radio listeners loved him for his wry sense of humor and deadpan delivery,” according to Iowa Public Radio.