Tag: Rebecca Eaton
Press tour brings questions about federal funding, panel on ‘Vietnam’ soundtrack
PBS President Paula Kerger assures critics that stations are communicating with members of Congress about the importance of CPB funding.PBS press tour brings preview of Burns docs, review of fireworks gaffe
Kerger said PBS’s handling of its broadcast of the annual Fourth of July fireworks on Washington’s National Mall was contrary to policy.Eaton on post-‘Downton’ life: ‘It’s very hard for me to resist challenges’
Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.Clash over Poirot rights caps growing tensions between PBS, Acorn
Acorn TV, the upstart streaming service specializing in British television, is still a tiny operation, with about 115,000 paid subscribers. Nonetheless, its ...Popularity of ‘Downton’ creates embarrassment of riches in ‘Masterpiece’ slot
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The success of Downton Abbey, whose fifth season has been set for Jan. 4, has created a novel problem for PBS: ...PBS acquires new British drama to anchor Sunday nights
Aiming to build on its successful strategy to boost viewing on Sunday nights, PBS acquired a new hit drama from the BBC, Last ...WNET’s new CTO revamped tech at MetLife Stadium; Kimmel to succeed WNIN’s Dial; Hinman leaving ...
David Hinman, executive director and general manager of KBTC-TV in Tacoma, Wash., is leaving to manage cable television and video services for ...Rebecca Eaton and Newton Minow honored for distinguished service to public television
As the executive producer who acquired and managed co-productions of British dramas for Masterpiece and its predecessor titles for more than 26 years, ...
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