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Ask John Fogerty

American singer and songwriter John Fogerty may need no introduction.  The Grammy-award winning musician has created countless hit songs for five decades with Creedance Clearwater Revival and as a solo artist, penning hit songs “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” among others. On November 7th, Fogerty will bring his blues inspired rock tunes to PBS as part of Live by Request, an interactive television show that let’s you, the audience, control the set list.  The legendary artist will take requests via phone, Facebook, Twitter, text message and more.more

October 19, 2009 | Read Comments (81) | Add a New Comment

The Hot Sheet: October 18-24

Music is in the air at PBS.  Take your front row seats to the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a new young superstar assumes the conductor’s baton. Meet the composer of one of the most rousing and emotionally ranging symphonies of all time.  Dig deep in the PBS Archives to find a rollicking rock performance by one of America’s musical legends.  No matter your musical taste, there’s a show for everyone. more

October 16, 2009 | Read Comments (3) | Add a New Comment

Robert Lipsyte, Host of Life (Part 2), Answers Your Questions

Baby Boomers are the most privileged, best-educated and healthiest generation in history – and they are shifting to a new phase of life.  In the new series Life (Part 2), host Robert Lipsyte covers the topics of encore-careers, aging, finances, healthcare and more.  Last week, we collected questions for Lipsyte about the series and the Baby Boomer generation.  Here are his answers (and a bonus comment on a reader’s brave story).more

October 15, 2009 | Add a New Comment

Ask Sid the Science Kid Educational Consultant Kimberly Brenneman

Sid the Science Kid debuted on PBS KIDS last year and has since kept us all laughing and learning. Kimberly Brenneman, PhD applies her research on children's scientific learning as an educational consultant to the show. She  joins us this week to answer your questions about helping kids be budding scientists, just like Sid.

Kimberly is an Assistant Research Professor at Rutgers University's Department of Psychology. She has also authored a book titled "Preschool Pathways to Science: Facilitating Scientific Ways of Thinking, Talking, Doing, and Understanding." more

October 12, 2009 | Read Comments (5) | Add a New Comment

The Hot Sheet: October 11-18

It’s time to celebrate on PBS this week.  In three new shows, we honor the origins of a vivacious and emotional genre of music, rejoice in the power of art on one couple’s life and mark the repair of a telescope that has built the dreams of American kids for generations. 


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  • Move to the beat with Latin Music U.S.A. on Monday, October 12th (check local listings).  The four part series explores the origins of Latin music and its influences on American music and culture.  The documentary covers a range of musical genres, including Chicano Rock, Mambo, and Tejano and includes performances from Juanes, Los Lobos, Daddy Yankee and more.  Join the discussion about the show and tune in for a live chat with historian and musician Bobby Sanabria. Watch a preview:
October 9, 2009 | Read Comments (1) | Add a New Comment

Park Ranger Shelton Johnson Answers Your Questions

PBS viewers across the country have gotten to know Shelton Johnson since Ken Burns’ “The National Parks” aired last week. Johnson, a park ranger at Yosemite National Park, is featured in the film and has left an incredible impression on millions of viewers.

Last week we invited him to take your questions and this week we have his answers. Check out his responses below and let us know what you think.

In addition to Yosemite and Yellowstone, what other parks are you especially fond of? Maria

Maria, I'm particularly fond of Grand Teton, especially the area around Jenny Lake.  I also like Canyon de Chelley, Navajo National Monument, Dinosaur N.M., and Arches National Park.  I've never met a national park I didn't like!more

October 7, 2009 | Read Comments (11) | Add a New Comment

Paula Zahn Answers Your Questions

Last month we turned the tables on award-winning journalist Paula Zahn and asked you to interview her about her new role as host of “Retirement Revolution.”  Ms. Zahn took the time to reflect upon what millions of Americans are dealing with everyday when faced with retirement during an economic downturn.  She also talked about what her musical accomplishments taught her about tenacity and discipline – traits that everyone could benefit from in these tough times. more

October 5, 2009 | Read Comments (1) | Add a New Comment

Ask Robert Lipsyte about Life (Part 2)

There is no better time than the present - and baby boomers are learning the true meaning of the saying.  The generation that’s been called the most privileged, best educated and healthiest in history isn’t ready to slow down yet.  In the new series Life (Part 2), Emmy Award winning journalist Robert Lipsyte gets at the tough questions that face this generation – finances, health care, family problems and finding happiness in a new stage of life.  His guests include Martha Stewart, Billie Jean King, Phil Donahue, a bevy of experts and more.  Watch a preview of an episode on brain fitness games:more

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The Hot Sheet: October 4 - 11

Where would we be without the creative outlets in life?  Painters, potters, chamger singers, woodworkers – no matter the medium, a passion for the arts satisfies something in us all.  This week, PBS celebrates craft in many forms.
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  • Austin City Limits kicks of its 35th season with the Dave Matthews Band . The pop-jam group plays tunes from their latest album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.  Watch a preview of the band performing “Funny the Way it Is” and tune in on Sunday at 11 pm (check local listings) to see the full show.  
October 2, 2009 | Add a New Comment

Ask Park Ranger Shelton Johnson

The long-awaited documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” features  many of the noteworthy individuals in the history of our national parks. Among those featured is Shelton Johnson, a park ranger with 20 years of experience in the National Park Service. We invited the incredible Shelton Johnson to take your questions this week, just as “The National Parks” premieres on your PBS stations. (check local listings)more

September 28, 2009 | Read Comments (104) | Add a New Comment