TV Worth Blogging
by David Thiel, Program Director for WILL-TV
An insider's view of public television programming and the issues that help determine what and how you watch
Tigers and Pickers and Midwives, Oh My!
Last week’s PBS Annual Meeting in Denver was perhaps the most exciting in recent memory. Celebrities and other notable persons were in abundance. But more important were the previews of upcoming shows. From a companion to Antiques Roadshow to the long-awaited return to Fred Rogers’ neighborhood, there was something to interest all ages!
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No Primary Season Here
It didn't take many months of debates to declare a winner in the 13th Annual Great Britcom Vote. In a not-at-all unexpected result, To the Manor Born won in a landslide! To find out more about the results, read on!
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Return of the Revenge of the Great Britcom Vote!
It’s that time again when WILL-TV asks British comedy fans to select a series for our schedule! The 13th Annual Great Britcom Vote is coming Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 pm! Read on to find out more about this year’s candidates!
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Downton, Sherlock and Market Wars
There’s been a lot of recent news regarding PBS programming, from a Golden Globes win for Downton Abbey to more episodes of Sherlock and announcements from the Television Winter Press Tour. Want to know about the upcoming spin-off of Antiques Roadshow? Read on!
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Going "Downton" with "Masterpiece"
As we wrap up 2011, it’s time to look back on what was a very good year for Masterpiece. On January 9, one day prior to its 40th anniversary on the air, it premiered the debut episode of Downton Abbey. The rest may be history, but it’s also the future. With six Emmy Awards and a second (and even third) series on the way, Downton Abbey has been a very important part of the revitalization of Masterpiece.
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Change Is In the Air
It may not seem like Fall is on its way, but September brings with it the start of a new television season and some changes to our prime-time schedule. I’ll do my best to explain the “whats” and “whys.” Read on!
