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Public TV pioneer Chalmers “Chuck” Marquis dies at 91
Longtime friends and colleagues remember Marquis as public television’s man on Capitol Hill.Former PBS president Lawrence Grossman remembered for advancing network, defending journalism
Grossman, who died Friday at the age of 86, backed expansion of "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report" and was involved in launching "Frontline."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.Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Mark Brush, digital director for Michigan Radio, dies at 49
“He’s one of those bright lights you don’t run into very often,” a colleague said.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.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.Dan Miller, former executive director of Iowa Public Television, dies at 66
Miller is credited for guiding the nine-station network through the digital television transition to increased viewership.Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
The chief programmer's achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.You told her to follow opportunities, but big cities still draw this young pubmedia professional
We checked in with Eliza Lambert, who asked us in 2016 where she should start her public radio career.Agnew re-elected to head APTS Board, California station hires LAT veteran and other comings and ...
Also, Nonprofit Quarterly has hired former NPR producer Amy Costello and acquired her podcast, Tiny Spark.Covering the West from a museum ‘fishbowl’
Kamila Kudelska's job is part of a new journalism and production collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Wyoming ...Iowa broadcaster Don Forsling dies at 80; was on NPR Board in early years
“Radio listeners loved him for his wry sense of humor and deadpan delivery,” according to Iowa Public Radio.PBS programmer Hoppe leaving for executive position at ABC News
PBS President Paula Kerger credited Hoppe with helping PBS become the sixth–most-watched network.















