It Was 40 Years Ago Today…
That WGVK began public broadcasting in West Michigan! On December 17, 1972 four a day programming began on channel 35. Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers Bob Vila and Broadway all started 40 years ago today....
View ArticleDownton Abbey Oops!
Period pieces are hard to pull off. Some do it like champs. "Happy Days" "Mad Men" and "MASH" come to mind. And usually PBS shows do a fine job. Until now. Continue reading…
View ArticleR.I.P. Norman Bridwell
You might not know who Norman Bridwell was, but you knew his dog. Continue reading…
View ArticleNet Neutrality and What The Internet Is Really Good For
I'm sure by now you have heard the term net neutrality -- the idea that the Internet is more like a utility (gas and electric) than just a normal service (cable and tv). The FCC voted Thursday to keep...
View ArticlePBS Announces Black History Month Programming Specials
PBS' Black History Month programming includes special episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" and "Genealogy Roadshow," two new "Independent Lens"...
View ArticleSouth Africa's Bala Brothers Releasing Self-Titled Album, Starring in PBS...
The Bala Brothers -- Loyiso, Zwai and Phelo Bala -- are a household name in South Africa because of their fusion of operatically-trained voices, rich harmonies and traditional South African melodies...
View Article'Downton Abbey' Confirmed to End with Season 6
Set down that saucer of tea and wipe away the crumpets, shocking news lies in store. After six decadent seasons spent at the luxurious Downton Abbey, producers have officially confirmed that the...
View ArticleArtPrize Kickoff Includes Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest
The first day of ArtPrize will feature a Bob Ross look-alike competition. Ross hosted The Joy of Painting on PBS from 1983 - 1994. Continue reading…
View ArticleArtPrize Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest and Impersonations [Photos/Video]
Hundreds attended the Community Arts Celebration at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids to welcome the first day of ArtPrize. One of the events highlights was a Bob Ross look-alike competition. See...
View Article'Barney' the Dinosaur Actor Now Runs a Tantric Sex Business
If ever you had trouble saying “I love you, you love me” with a straight face before, your memory of Barney & Friends is about to get … tangled. A surprising new interview with Barney actor David...
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