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HBO to Premiere Documentary HERBLOCK, 1/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2014


Featuring interviews with former colleagues and fans such as Tom Brokaw, Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Ted Koppel, Lewis Black, Gwen Ifill and Jon Stewart, this fascinating documentary debuts MONDAY, JAN. 27 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

HBO Documentary Films Acquires TV Rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2013


HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. television rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE

CBS's FACE THE NATION is #1 Sunday Morning Public Affairs Show
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2013


Season-to-date, CBS News' FACE THE NATION WITH BOB SCHIEFFER is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs show, placing first in viewers

VIDEO: Secretary of State John Kerry Talks Syria on MEET THE PRESS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2013


Below, Kerry explains why President Obama went to Congress prior to making a move with Syria and more.

President Obama to Sit Down with PBS Following Anniversary Speech
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 28, 2013


President Barack Obama will sit down for an exclusive interview with PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff following his speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington.

Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff to Co-Anchor PBS NEWSHOUR
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2013


Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, it was announced that Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will be co-anchors and managing editors for the PBS NEWSHOUR. Ifill and Woodruff will anchor the broadcast together Monday through Thursday each week. On Fridays, Woodruff will anchor solo as Ifill hosts WASHINGTON WEEK that evening. This will mark the first time a network broadcast has had a female co-anchor team.

STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Creator Takes Spotlight in PBS' AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2013


An Evening With Berry Gordy provides a rare inside look into the life and times of boxer, songwriter, producer, movie director, entrepreneur and Motown founder Berry Gordy. This one-on-one interview was taped in front of a live audience at the Art Institute of Chicago with PBS-TV journalist, Gwen Ifill, serving as the host interviewer. Click below to watch the full special!

MARTHA STEWART Returns to PBS With Two Series Beginning Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 6, 2013


Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) previously announced that the second season of the James Beard Award-nominated MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL and the first season of MARTHA BAKES will premiere on PBS stations nationwide beginning today, April 6, 2013 (check local listings).

MARTHA STEWART Returns to PBS With Two Series Beginning 4/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2013


Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today announced that the second season of the James Beard Award-nominated MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL and the first season of MARTHA BAKES will premiere on PBS stations nationwide beginning April 6, 2013 (check local listings).

PBS Announces Black History Month Special Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2013


In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, PBS today announced an on-air lineup commemorating the contributions of African Americans in music, dance, television and civil rights, providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that shaped black - and American - history.

PBS to Air Week of Special Programming Dedicated to Newtown Shooting
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2013


Today at the Television Critics Association meeting, PBS announced that, in the wake of the Newtown tragedy, it will broadcast a series of specials that continue the public conversation on gun laws, mental illness and school security. The 'After Newtown' programming airs on PBS stations February 18-22 (check local listings).

PBS-TV to Present AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2012


The HistoryMakers will welcome and honor Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown Records, during AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.

PBS Debuts MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL Today, 10/6
by TV News Desk - Oct 6, 2012


author and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Martha Stewart makes sure of that in the premiere episode of her new series MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL, debuting on PBS stations this weekend, October 6th and 7th (check local listings).

PBS to Present MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL, Beg. 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 10, 2012


author and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Martha Stewart makes sure of that in the premiere episode of her new series MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL, debuting on PBS stations the weekend of October 6th and 7th (check local listings).

PBS's Woodruff, Ifill to Co-Anchor Live Coverage of National Conventions
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 22, 2012


Award-winning political journalists Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill will co-anchor gavel-to-gavel broadcast coverage from the PBS Skybox at both the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL (August 27 - 30) and from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC (September 4 - 5) as well as the Bank of America Stadium (September 6).

BROADWAY OR BUST and More Highlight PBS' Fall 2012 Line-Up
by TV News Desk - May 15, 2012


The runaway British hit CALL THE MIDWIFE, a new drama that depicts midwifery in 1950s London, kicks off the PBS 2012 fall season with a six-part Sunday-night run that begins September 30. A production of BBC Worldwide and Neal Street Productions, MIDWIFE further strengthens PBS' hold on quality Sunday night programs and launches a fall full of drama - both fictional and real - anchored by Ken Burns's new documentary THE DUST BOWL, PBS ELECTION 2012 coverage of the presidential campaign including FRONTLINE's award-winning 'The Choice,' and the season two return of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC 'Upstairs Downstairs.'Sundays continue to be a source of captivating drama for PBS, while strong Wednesday 'Exploration' nights feature new episodes of the science series NATURE, NOVA and an updated NOVA scienceNOW, hosted for the first time by tech guru and New York Times reporter David Pogue. Monday nights open with a series of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW specials that lead into the first fall season of MARKET WARRIORS. The award-winning film series INDEPENDENT LENS moves to Mondays at 10 p.m. beginning October 29, creating a new space for independent film that will also be the home for POV's 2013 season. Friday night PBS ARTS programs include the four-part series VOCES, which highlights Latino and Hispanic arts, and AMERICAN MASTERS 'Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.'

Martha Stewart to Host New PBS Series MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2012


MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL a new teaching series inspired by her eponymous best-selling book, will be presented in association with PBS station WETA Washington, D.C., and will air on PBS stations across the nation.

PBS Announces Programming Line-Up for 2012 'Black History Month'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2011


PBS announced today an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012.

PBS Explores the Roots of Today's Biggest TV Hits in America in Primetime
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2011


Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors.

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