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Programs/Content

PBS eyes streaming agreements to address ‘profoundly important’ platform goals, Kerger says

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 4, 2019

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.

People

Remembering Russell Baker, the ‘Masterpiece’ host who performed ‘ballet in a phone booth’

By Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer (Masterpiece) | January 24, 2019

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.

Programs/Content

PBS Distribution brings Brit drama ‘Jamestown’ to Passport, Amazon viewers first

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 21, 2018

At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on “Masterpiece,” the iconic WGBH drama series.

Programs/Content

PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | January 17, 2018

No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.

Programs/Content

Brits adapt ‘Little Women’ to be ‘fresh and of the moment’

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | December 14, 2017

Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is coming to “Masterpiece” this spring, thanks in part to a nudge by one of England’s most celebrated television writers and a dash of financing from U.S. partners.

Programs/Content

‘Downton’ trio join up for first ‘Masterpiece’ feature film

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 16, 2017

The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.

Programs/Content

Press tour brings questions about federal funding, panel on ‘Vietnam’ soundtrack

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | January 17, 2017

PBS President Paula Kerger assures critics that stations are communicating with members of Congress about the importance of CPB funding.

Programs/Content

New royal drama seen as ‘golden opportunity’ to build on success of ‘Downton’

By Barbara Mulligan | November 1, 2016

The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.

Awards

With Smith’s latest Emmy for ‘Downton,’ hit series leads PBS’s prime-time standouts

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 19, 2016

Another “Masterpiece” break-out, “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,” won for best television movie.

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