Programs/Content
To truly reflect diversity, PBS must end its overreliance on Ken Burns as ‘America’s Storyteller’
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It’s time to rethink PBS’ commitments to one man’s lens on American history and culture, writes filmmaker Grace Lee.
People
WETA promotes John Wilson to SVP
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Wilson began supervising the station’s national productions on an interim basis in September.
People
WETA CEO Sharon Rockefeller receives National Medal of Arts
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In presenting the medal, President Trump joked that he now hopes to get “good publicity” from “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week.”
Featured in Category
Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station
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Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.
Programs/Content
‘This Old House’ moves from presenter WGBH to WETA
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Public TV’s iconic home remodeling show premiered in 1979 on WGBH in Boston.
People
Kevin Harris to exit WETA’s executive staff
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Harris, who has been VP and TV station manager, is returning to a consulting role.
People
John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects
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Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
System/Policy
WETA seeks county incentives to stay close to current home
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The public broadcaster has been looking for a new location for its studio and headquarters.
Programs/Content
PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’
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A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.