Programs/Content
PBS president says network has tightened harassment policies, is eyeing new late-night fare
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No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
Programs/Content
PBS’s Kerger warns of station shutdowns if CPB goes dark
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“There is no plan B” to replace federal funding, Paula Kerger told TV critics during her executive session at the Summer Press Tour.
System/Policy
PBS President Paula Kerger: ‘Let us build on the wonderful legacy to which we were entrusted’
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Delivering the keynote speech at the PBS Annual Meeting Tuesday, Kerger said public broadcasting is at “an inflection moment.”
Programs/Content
Press tour brings questions about federal funding, panel on ‘Vietnam’ soundtrack
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PBS President Paula Kerger assures critics that stations are communicating with members of Congress about the importance of CPB funding.
Programs/Content
PBS press tour brings preview of Burns docs, review of fireworks gaffe
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Kerger said PBS’s handling of its broadcast of the annual Fourth of July fireworks on Washington’s National Mall was contrary to policy.
Programs/Content
PBS president expresses concern about auction’s impact on coverage
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Paula Kerger spoke with TV critics Monday about the FCC spectrum auction, the success of Downton Abbey and the future of Mercy Street.
PBS
Kerger on end of ‘Downton’: “Great television begets great television”
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”We really have an abundance of programs that have been pitched to us.“
Quick Takes
Thursday roundup: Kerger takes Ice Bucket Challenge; NPR’s Kramer shares ideas for engaging members
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Plus: Poynter visits St. Louis Public Radio’s newsroom, and Vme tries sponsored content.
Quick Takes
Monday roundup: FCC may require online public files for radio stations; Burton hosts “Tweeting Rainbow”
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Plus: Paula Kerger takes her interns to breakfast, and Planet Money hops on Reddit.