Former PBS president Lawrence Grossman remembered for advancing network, defending journalism
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Grossman, who died Friday at the age of 86, backed expansion of “The MacNeil/Lehrer Report” and was involved in launching “Frontline.”
Programs/Content
New PBS editorial standards will emphasize inclusiveness, ‘core values’
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The revamp process began last June and has included two meetings with groups of producers.
Obituaries
Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
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Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
People
Campbell to retire from PBS, Harvey joins programming service, and other comings and goings
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Joe Campbell created groundbreaking sustained-giving messages in national pledge breaks.
Programs/Content
PBS initiative will encourage intergenerational reading, determine America’s ‘Best-Loved’ book
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The series will feature authors, celebrities, athletes and other public figures sharing their favorite fiction books and interest in literacy.
People
Hoppe’s PBS legacy includes ratings jump, innovative production deals
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The chief programmer’s achievements include a co-production deal with the BBC.
System/Policy
San Francisco station appeals FCC decision threatening its satellite carriage
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KMTP used the wrong kind of mail service to submit a request, violating a rule that public broadcasters are asking the FCC to eliminate.
PBS
Smiley demands damages from PBS in lawsuit over harassment charges
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In a statement, PBS called the lawsuit “meritless.”
System/Policy
Pubcasting coalition withdraws request for relief from EEO reporting
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In joint comments filed with the FCC, pubcasters had asked for a review of “unnecessarily burdensome” rules on recruitment and hiring practices at stations.
People
PBS programmer Hoppe leaving for executive position at ABC News
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PBS President Paula Kerger credited Hoppe with helping PBS become the sixth–most-watched network.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #13: Public TV pioneer Alvin Perlmutter
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“If you aren’t in a position to make mistakes, then you’re not going to come up with something worthwhile.”
Quick Takes
PBS pushes back on YouTube plans for ‘government funded’ label
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“Labeling PBS a ‘publicly funded broadcaster’ is both vague and misleading,” PBS said in a statement.
System/Policy
Public media executives grapple with how to prevent harassment
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A session at the NETA conference covered how system leaders are re-examining practices dealing with harassment complaints.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #11: ‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett
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In the late ’60s, Morrisett and his collaborators on “Sesame Street” wanted to know: Could television teach?
Development
CDP and TRAC Media Services collaborate to help stations analyze Passport data
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A common challenge for stations is managing the data on giving and viewing behavior captured by the on-demand video service for donors.
Tech
Pubcasters ask FCC for relief on ATSC broadcast rule
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PBS, CPB and APTS argue that for many stations, following the rule is “physically impossible.”
Programs/Content
PBS show announcements at Press Tour include series on #MeToo movement
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Each episode will focus on an aspect of sexual harassment with in-studio interviews and reporting from the field.
System/Policy
Report: Most Americans don’t cite NPR, PBS as objective
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A Gallup/Knight Foundation report released Tuesday finds a strong correlation between political values and distrust of the media.
Programs/Content
PRI terminates relationship with Tavis Smiley
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An investigation of alleged misconduct also prompted PBS to suspend distribution of his weeknightly talk show.
Programs/Content
PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
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A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.