Author: Dru Sefton
After 16-month search, Woodruff becomes sole ‘NewsHour’ anchor
The nightly newscast had been searching for a co-anchor since Gwen Ifill’s death in November 2016.PBS Distribution brings Brit drama ‘Jamestown’ to Passport, Amazon viewers first
At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on "Masterpiece," the iconic WGBH drama series.Commercial broadcaster files to donate license to WyomingPBS
Gray Television's donation grew out of a $15.7 million deal for five television stations in the state.Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Translated ‘Vietnam War’ tops 1 million views within country
Making the documentary available to the Vietnamese people was a priority to the filmmakers and PBS.Campbell to retire from PBS, Harvey joins programming service, and other comings and goings
Joe Campbell created groundbreaking sustained-giving messages in national pledge breaks.Repack costs prompt Texas licensee to eliminate public TV station
PBS and America's Public Television Stations warn that more stations could follow suit.Owner of sole public TV signal in Rio Grande Valley hints at possible sale
KMBH is off the air, and the licensee is considering offers.CPB to require anti-harassment training for stations to get funding
Starting March 31, CPB will require annual harassment prevention training for employees of all stations receiving a Community Service Grant.Toledo’s Timonere, early champion of children’s television, dies at 83
Her work led to a Fred Rogers Award in 2003 from CPB for excellence in children’s television.NPR brings in planned giving director, Cleveland station adds first CCO and other comings and ...
Also, actor Benicio del Toro signs on as EP of a CPB/Latino Public Broadcasting documentary.APTS’ Butler says pubcasting has ‘strong case to make for higher appropriation’
America's Public Television Stations opened its annual Public Media Summit Monday.Wisconsin public stations see shift in university oversight
The pubcasters are now under the University of Wisconsin Colleges Extension unit, which will be eliminated in a reorganization.Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
The chief programmer's achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.Smiley demands damages from PBS in lawsuit over harassment charges
In a statement, PBS called the lawsuit “meritless.”
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