Tag: Television programs
Crop of local TV shows takes creative leaps to reach younger viewers
With the median age of PBS’ prime-time audience at 72, stations are investing in original productions that try for something completely different. ...How ‘Weathered’ and PBS SoCal teamed up to examine spread of LA wildfires
With footage shot in 8K resolution, “Inside The LA Firestorm” aims to help viewers protect themselves and their homes from the next ...Not in Our Town film highlights power of Pittsburgh’s response to 2018 shooting
“Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life” focuses on what communities can do to eradicate hate and bigotry, says filmmaker ...TED teams with Detroit Public TV to explore responses to climate change
The city where car culture began stars in a documentary about how to get out of “this mess we find ourselves in,” ...With ‘Oldies Show,’ TJ Lubinsky aims to tell stories behind hit songs of yesteryear
The multi-episode series, slated to launch in 2024, is designed to air in the run-up to public TV's pledge season.New VPM show highlights rural Virginians improving their communities
“We need to give people hope, because there's so much just negativity.”New Nashville Public Television show serves up food and live music to bridge political divides
"Ear to the Common Ground" brings together musicians and their fans to discuss controversial issues, such as abortion and gun rights.‘Eyes on the Prize’ producer Henry Hampton reflects on how to serve ‘a nation immersed ...
“We must help rebuild ... the faith that most Americans have always had in their future and their ability to share in ...New WGBH series puts local spin on musical reality shows
Choirs, not soloists, are stars of Sing That Thing! at a time when group singing has become a prominent American pastime.Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.Masterpiece revives literary tradition with Wolf Hall, a complex tale of Thomas Cromwell’s rise
This miniseries is no Downton Abbey — heads are rolled, not pie dough.On public TV, scientists chart path to celebrity, influence
Public television played a crucial role in helping several personalities construct their scientific fame.Listening tour about documentaries on PBS brings debate to WNET’s hometown
Any benefits from the town-hall-style “listening tour” that stopped here Monday courtesy of PBS and several other public media organizations were strictly ...WNET’s move to bolster viewing starts row over public TV’s mission
A dustup between independent filmmakers and the New York City station has co-opted a national "listening tour."Filmmakers, subjects testify to value of independent documentaries on PBS
Testimonials from a wide variety of passionate speakers were followed by assurances from panelists that those voices were being heard.