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
May 24 Al Vecchione, first executive producer of ‘The MacNeil/Lehrer Report,’ dies at 86 By Joshua Barajas For seven years, Vecchione helmed the “Report,” and then , in 1983, he helped oversee the show’s transition as it doubled its length from a half hour to a full 60 minutes. Renamed "The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour," the extra time allowed… Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: That time comic legend Don Rickles roasted PBS By Joshua Barajas Just watch the clip, ya hockey puck. Continue reading
Oct 19 Ride the ‘border wave’ with this Mexican artist By KLRU Austin artist, Gerardo Arellano, blends expressionism and pop art to create what he calls "Border Wave" -- a style of imagery that is influenced by life on both sides of the U.S. and Mexican border. Continue reading