Feb 15 Watch 6:43 Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church' By Jeffrey Brown, Leah Nagy 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… Continue watching
Jan 08 PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Nov 18 Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 8:01 How 'Downton Abbey' film brings beloved characters back together 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… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 3:24 A Kentucky organization that makes perfect birthday cakes for kids with imperfect lives By Brandon Turner and Chelsea Gorham, KET 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… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 4:41 'Nature: American Spring LIVE' tracks the change of seasons By PBS NewsHour 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… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 5:06 The modern relevance of the 'Les Miserables' hero story By Jeffrey Brown 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… Continue watching
Jan 03 WATCH: Trump says he'll 'have to start watching PBS much more' By Joshua Barajas 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. Continue reading
Dec 13 PBS suspends distribution of 'Tavis Smiley' amid misconduct allegations By Erica R. Hendry Smiley, in a statement later that night, said the broadcaster had gone too far. Continue reading
May 25 Why the lessons of Mister Rogers never go away By Lora Strum Children's TV icon Mister Rogers became a lesson in kindness after the Manchester attack. Continue reading