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February 2009

February 27, 2009

Figuring Out Fagin

A two-part, three-hour, miniseries production of the Charles Dickens classic "Oliver Twist" that appeared on PBS's "Masterpiece Classic" on Feb. 15 and 22 produced some sharply critical comments from several viewers. Not surprisingly, they are focused on the character known... More »

February 20, 2009

The Mailbag

Welcome to another collection of viewer commentaries and observations that landed in the ombudsman's mailbag during the past week or so. This one is a double feature, and that makes it rather long. First comes a sampling of reaction to... More »

February 12, 2009

Rapping About 'Genocide'

In Wednesday's New York Times, a headline on page A5 read: "To Some Sri Lankan Ears, Dissonant Undertones in an Acclaimed Rapper's Music." The story, from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo by correspondent Thomas Fuller, began: "To many Americans,... More »

February 6, 2009

The Mailbag

This week's Mailbag includes commentaries from viewers on a range of PBS offerings from NOVA's "The Spy Factory" to the Mark Twain Prize posthumously honoring comedian George Carlin — who remained bleeped on PBS even though he is no longer... More »

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February 2009

February 27, 2009

Figuring Out Fagin

February 20, 2009

The Mailbag

February 12, 2009

Rapping About 'Genocide'

February 6, 2009

The Mailbag

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