A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS’s ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America’s best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America’s 100 best-loved novels,Continue reading “The Great American Read: The Book of Books”
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The Great American Read, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America’s 100 Favorite Novels
PBS today unveiled a list of America’s 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of The Great American Read, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. The Great American Read, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode on Tuesday,Continue reading “The Great American Read, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America’s 100 Favorite Novels”
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like
This hour-long special celebrates Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which premiered 50 years ago and became an iconic and enduring landmark in the world of children’s television and beyond. Hear from members of the show’s cast and crew, as well as plenty of familiar faces who were transformed by Fred Rogers, and the neighborhood he invited themContinue reading “Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like”
Walt Disney Comes To PBS American Experience In September 2015
American Experience offers an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most enduring and influential storytellers in Walt Disney, a new two-part, four-hour film premiering Monday and Tuesday, September 14-15, 2015, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on PBS. Executive produced by Mark Samels, directed and produced by Sarah Colt, the film features rare archivalContinue reading “Walt Disney Comes To PBS American Experience In September 2015”
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live in Concert To Air On PBS On April 3, 2015
Throughout her four-decade career, music superstar Annie Lennox has defied categorization, diving into blues, soul, folk and pop to create songs that captivate and transcend boundaries. In her latest album Nostalgia, Lennox has revealed yet another dimension to her formidable talent. Although jazz is not the genre for which she is best known, she could no longer resistContinue reading “Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live in Concert To Air On PBS On April 3, 2015”
Mister Rogers Remixed (B-Side) Sing Together
Last year the Mister Rogers clip “Garden of Your Mind” went viral. To date, the video has garnered 8.7 million YouTube views and a Webby for best video remix/mashup. Today PBS is releasing another Mister Rogers remix from Symphony of Science’s John D. Boswell called Sing Together. Check it out below.