BREAKTHROUGHS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Highlight American Culture on TV

The producers of Breakthroughs with Martin Sheen are pleased to announce the debut of a fascinating new report into the business of American television abroad.

Breakthroughs Martin Sheen is an independently produced television series airing in markets around the country on public television. The program is hosted by the legendary Martin Sheen, who is about to embark on his second half-century in American entertainment in 2013. Mr. Sheen has developed a reputation as one of Hollywood's most respected actors during a career that includes more than 60 film appearances.

Coming up in May, Martin Sheen PBS will be bringing a new report to public television audiences that will shine the spotlight on one of America's most entertaining exports: television programs. In this report, audiences will hear from television syndicators about how selling America's entertainment to audiences abroad is bringing in big money. Breakthroughs will also be talking to experts in American culture about how bits of our country and its traditions are finding ways into the cultures of other countries through television.

The producers of Breakthroughs Martin Sheen will distribute the new report later this month. Check local listings for air times on public television and PBS affiliates in individual markets. For more information the producers can be contacted via the official website for the show at breakthroughsptv.com.