Programs/Content
WGBY campaign seeks funds to bolster public-affairs productions
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The fund honors late WGBY host and producer Jim Madigan and hopes to build upon his legacy.
Programs/Content
Connecticut Public video series features first-person stories of immigration
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“Home Movies: American Journeys” is the first in a local slice-of-life series to experiment with viewer engagement.
Quick Takes
WGBH and former woodworking host end legal dispute
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The former host claimed a new WGBH woodworking show used his name, image and trademark without permission.
System/Policy
Rhode Island PBS sticks with host after blackface photo emerges
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A 1986 photo depicted talk show host Jim Hummel dressed as Tubbs from “Miami Vice” for a Halloween party.
Quick Takes
Arkansas network launches legislative streaming service
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AR-CAN, the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, will stream legislative proceedings and other government activities.
Programs/Content
PBS eyes streaming agreements to address ‘profoundly important’ platform goals, Kerger says
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The PBS president told an audience at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour to “stay tuned” for possible announcements involving Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Quick Takes
Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’
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TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.
People
Remembering Russell Baker, the ‘Masterpiece’ host who performed ‘ballet in a phone booth’
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The writer and columnist, who died Monday at the age of 93, “charmed everyone” he worked with as host of the WGBH series for 10 years.
Quick Takes
Meetings in Washington give KEET leader cause for ‘cautious optimism’
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The station is at risk of losing its Community Service Grant from CPB.
System/Policy
PBS will move headquarters to smaller space nearby
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PBS signed a 15-year lease on the property, located about a half-mile to the north of its current offices.
System/Policy
OETA Foundation remains in network building despite eviction notice
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The president of the Oklahoma Educational Television Foundation said it has no reason to leave.
Quick Takes
Oversight board suggests privatizing Puerto Rico pubcaster
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The board said the transfer could help “provide increased growth opportunities, enhance the programming offering provided to the people of Puerto Rico, and save the Government money.”
Programs/Content
With ‘Reel Midwest,’ Illinois’ WILL is latest public TV station to embrace indie docs
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The new documentary showcase spotlights films with ties to the Midwest, including the BBC-backed “The Gun Shop.”
System/Policy
OETA Board votes to form new fundraising organization
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The Oklahoma public television network cut ties with its fundraising foundation in a unanimous board vote Tuesday night.
Local That Works
With AmGrad expansion, PBS Charlotte helps students visualize their dreams
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“I believed that the more we served this community, the more successful we would be,” said PBS Charlotte’s GM.
System/Policy
‘I’ll have to start watching PBS much more,’ Trump says
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“I was surprised, based on everything I’ve heard about them,” Trump said of a report on North Korea.
System/Policy
Court documents indicate Oklahoma’s OETA could sever ties with foundation
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The Oklahoma state-owned network also delivered an eviction notice to its foundation, which shares leased space in its building.
Quick Takes
KEET leader says CPB is pressuring California station into merger
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David Gordon said KEET will work with CPB, PBS and members of Congress to save the station.
System/Policy
OETA’s fundraising group asks court to intercede in disputes with station
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The OETA Foundation’s petition reveals acrimonious conflicts over everything from content production to management of CSGs.
Programs/Content
WGBH collaboration with NASA to yield new resources for space education
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Over 50 activities allow students of all ages to learn about complicated space phenomena.