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Newton Minow’s concern for children transformed TV. Here’s what he’d still change
60 years ago this Sunday — on May 9, 1961 — then Head of the FCC, Newton Minow, gave his first major speech, declaring U.S. television programming a "vast wasteland," because he saw the missed opportunities of what TV could…
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series ‘The Black Church’
A new four-part series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song," premieres Tuesday on PBS. It’s a sweeping history of religion, politics and culture led by Henry Louis Gates Jr., the noted Harvard scholar and host…
PBS’ ‘Masterpiece’ marks 50th year with challenges ahead
The drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including "I, Claudius" and "Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey."…
Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal
Last month, Apple TV+ became the new home to the beloved Peanuts holiday specials. That sparked an outcry from viewers who were accustomed to annually tuning in on network TV.
One of the most popular television series of the past decade is returning -- but this time, to the big screen. After four years off the air, the British period drama “Downton Abbey” is making its film debut. Judy Woodruff…
Sweet Blessings, based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes every child should feel special on his or her birthday. The organization bakes and decorates extraordinary birthday cakes for children who might need a treat made with love, just for them. Chelsea Gorham…
Starting Monday, PBS debuts "Nature: American Spring LIVE," which will document the change from winter to spring in real time from iconic locations across America. The three-day, multi-platform event looks at the unique changes spring brings and how climate change…
PBS "Masterpiece" has a new spin on an old story, with a six-hour serial version of “Les Miserables.” Unlike recent Broadway and film presentations, this one is not a musical, and its length offers the audience more time to connect…
President Donald Trump made two references in recent days to PBS and its coverage of U.S.-North Korea relations -- first, in a tweet, and again during Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.
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