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Magnolia Acquires Music Doc 'Muscle Shoals' (Video)

March 12, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

The documentary recounts an Alabama recording studio's impact on rock 'n' roll and race relations in the '70s

  

'Downton Abbey' Star Maggie Smith Has Yet to Watch an Episode

February 14, 2013 By Greg Gilman 14 weeks ago

Maggie Smith told "60 Minutes" that she hasn't "actually seen" the hit PBS period drama

  

Fox News Most -- And Least -- Trusted Network, Says Poll

February 6, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 15 weeks ago

Public Policy Polling's annual survey of TV news finds that Fox scores high in both the trust and distrust categories

  

Apple Scoops PBS on 'Downton Abbey' Episodes, But PBS Is Cool With It

January 15, 2013 By Tim Molloy 18 weeks ago

"Downton Abbey" episodes will be available on iTunes before their air on PBS

  

PBS to Air TED Talk on Education With Bill Gates, Geoffrey Canada

January 15, 2013 By Tim Molloy 18 weeks ago

First TED Talk for television will also feature Sir Ken Robinson

  

PBS CEO Says Elmo Bigger Than His Puppeteer, Talks 'Downton' Scheduling

January 14, 2013 By Tim Molloy 18 weeks ago

Paula Kerger also talks about Big Bird moment in presidential debate

  

PBS Airing Week of Newtown Shooting Coverage

January 14, 2013 By Tim Molloy 18 weeks ago

"After Newtown" programming will air Feb. 18-22

  

Spoil Yourself With the First 10 Minutes of 'Downton Abbey' Season 3

December 27, 2012 By Greg Gilman 21 weeks ago

PBS has posted the first 10 minutes from the third season's first episode on Facebook

  

Tangled Bank Studios Plans Science Documentaries for TV and the Classroom

November 26, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 25 weeks ago

Former National Geographic TV chief Michael Rosenfeld will oversee Tangled Bank Studios

  

Barry Diller's Aereo Gets Support of Consumer Electronics Association

October 29, 2012 By Doug Halonen 29 weeks ago

Consumer Electronics Assn. sides with Barry Diller's fledgling service Aereo in battle with networks

  

'Million Muppet March': We're Not Talking 'Occupy Sesame Street'

October 14, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 31 weeks ago

Organizers of the 'Million Muppet March," to protest presidential challenger Mitt Romney's plan to end subsidies for PBS, say it will be a "lovefest"

  

Jon Stewart Mocks Obama's 'Big Bird' Ad, Says He's Given Up (Video)

October 11, 2012 By Tim Molloy 32 weeks ago

The president has an October surprise, Stewart says

  

Big Bird Thought the Debate Was a Big Snooze

October 4, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 33 weeks ago

Beloved "Sesame Street" icon admits he was asleep when Mitt Romney threatened to cut his funding

  

PBS CEO: Romney's Big Bird Moment 'Unbelievable'

October 4, 2012 By Tim Molloy 33 weeks ago

Romney has previously said he would cut PBS funding, but debate remarks still set off a flurry of responses

  

PBS Vs. MTV: The Ultimate Reality TV Showdown

September 19, 2012 By James Sims 35 weeks ago

Guest Blog: "Broadway or Bust," the new PBS reality series, is just the thing for a former fan of MTV's "The Real World"

  

Shark Week: Autotuned (Video)

August 17, 2012 By Tim Molloy 40 weeks ago

You know how sharks are: constantly copying Mr. Rogers

  

Mitt Romney, PBS Fan, Would Still Cut Its Funding

August 16, 2012 By Tim Molloy 40 weeks ago

"I very much appreciate and like what they do in many cases"

  

Aereo Offers Free One-Hour Trials Amid Battle With Broadcasters

August 2, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 42 weeks ago

The Barry Diller-backed online television streaming startup is embroiled in a battle with major broadcasters of retransmission rights

  

Party Report: ‘Downton Abbey’ Heads to the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

July 23, 2012 By Mikey Glazer 43 weeks ago

How PBS times its pitches to Emmy nomination day, Bieber's one-finger salute to his Teen Choice collaborator and inside Carrera's Chateau summer soirée

  

Fred Willard Fired From PBS Show After Arrest at Adult Theater

July 19, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

Fred Willard axed from "Market Warriors" hosting job following his arrest for lewd conduct

  

Judge Rejects Broadcasters' Bid Against Barry Diller's Aereo (Updated)

July 11, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 45 weeks ago

The site will continue broadcasting to the New York City area before trial begins

  

Autotuned Mr. Rogers Remix 'Garden of Your Mind' Available as Free MP3 Download

June 14, 2012 By Tim Molloy 49 weeks ago

PBS responds to fans' requests

  

'Martha Stewart's Cooking School' Show Coming to PBS

April 19, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Stewart's weekly "culinary master class" will debut in the fall

  

Court Permits Political Advertising on Public Radio, TV

April 12, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

U.S. Appeals Court rules that PBS, NPR and others can air political and public issue ads. Paid ads from for-profit companies can still be banned

  

'Downton Abbey' Season 3 Death: Who Is It?

April 6, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Shirley MacLaine joins the cast as Cora's mom, while "somebody pretty key" dies

  

Facing Legal Challenges from Broadcasters, Aereo Launches in New York City

March 14, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The Barry Diller backed digital television company is accused of violating copyright

  
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