Tag: PBS
Anthony Bourdain’s curiosity, love of food also touched pubmedia
The renowned chef, host and writer, who died Friday, produced a PBS series and featured an NPR reporter on his show Parts Unknown.PBS push to preserve translator services awaits FCC decisions
By the time the FCC's extended filing deadline passed June 1, operators of 688 translators carrying programming of 55 PBS member stations ...PBS, KPBS partner with military-themed film festival for nationwide rollout
The San Diego station will hold the flagship festival, featuring awards and premieres.PBS ‘planting flag firmly’ on kindergarten readiness for all children
PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.Upcoming PBS Kids series take young viewers far ‘beyond their own block’
Advisers helped ensure that the programs would accurately reflect cultures around the world.Texas lawmaker asks PBS to help restore service in Rio Grande Valley
“This issue has been specific to the many in South Texas who still rely on antennas to view this station via airwaves,” ...Public TV begins transition to new interconnection system
Proponents say the system designed to move content from expensive satellite transponders to a terrestrial fiber-based system will be cheaper and more ...PBS, T-Mobile collaborate to save TV translators
The wireless carrier and a team from PBS are working under tight deadlines to find new homes for public TV translators that ...Pubcasting orgs decline to support request for ATSC 3.0 must-carry rules
PBS, CPB and American's Public Television Stations said in an FCC filing that they recognize the commission is "not inclined" to back ...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."New PBS editorial standards will emphasize inclusiveness, ‘core values’
The revamp process began last June and has included two meetings with groups of producers.Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.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.PBS initiative will encourage intergenerational reading, determine America’s ‘Best-Loved’ book
The series will feature authors, celebrities, athletes and other public figures sharing their favorite fiction books and interest in literacy.Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
The chief programmer's achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.
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