TV Worth BloggingTV Worth Blogging:2009-07-01T22:03:39ZCopyright (c) 2009, University of IllinoisExpressionEnginetag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:07:01Molly Sugden Diestag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.117432009-07-01T21:35:38Z2009-07-01T22:03:39ZAre You Being Served?, has died at age 86, according to BBC News. She is the second AYBS? cast member to pass away this year, the first being Wendy Richard, who played "Miss Brahms."
]]>Romance and Intrigue Ignite "Chess"tag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.112312009-06-11T16:37:29Z2009-06-11T16:42:30Z
]]>The Lights Go Out for Analog TVtag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.112302009-06-11T16:35:53Z2009-06-11T16:36:54Z
]]>Stories of Gay Pride in Illinoistag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.109932009-06-04T16:43:00Z2009-06-04T17:14:36ZOut and Proud in Chicago, a history of the Windy City's gay community. Narrated by actress Jane Lynch (whose credits include the films "Role Models" and "Talladega Nights"), the documentary takes viewers through more than a century of trials and triumphs.
Our premiere broadcast will feature live, in-studio appearances by the show's producers Daniel Andries and Alexandra Silets, who will provide behind-the-scenes background.
]]>It's a Dubious Day in the Neighborhoodtag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.105952009-05-28T19:59:00Z2009-05-28T21:25:24ZMister Rogers' Neighborhood. Furthermore, he intends to "honor" Rogers at a ticketed event this Sunday, with proceeds going to Kinsell's own "Children's Media Foundation." Neither PBS nor Family Communications, producers of Neighborhood, are happy about it.
]]>Summer and Beyond from PBS Showcasetag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.95712009-05-14T16:30:01Z2009-05-14T16:34:02Z
Read on for more!
]]>Who's on Masterpiece Classic?tag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.95572009-05-13T22:00:00Z2009-05-13T22:07:13ZDoctor Who, Masterpiece's "Casanova") will be hosting the fall season of Masterpiece Contemporary.
More about new and returning PBS series after the jump!
]]>Balti-More! from PBS Showcasetag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.95282009-05-13T17:32:01Z2009-05-13T17:41:05Z
Read on for the latest scoop about new and returning shows that your children (or grandchilden) will love!
]]>All Aboard the Dinosaur Train!tag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.95182009-05-13T12:57:00Z2009-05-13T13:16:58ZDinosaur Train! As someone who could correctly pronounce (and spell) a couple of dozen dinosaur species when I was only four years old, I felt that this one was made for me. My only disappointment? I may be too large to fit in the suit.
Read on for more about this fun, new show, coming to WILL-TV in September!
]]>Greetings from Baltimore! Day Onetag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.93592009-05-12T16:57:00Z2009-05-12T18:47:09Z
]]>What's On The World?tag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.91102009-04-29T20:40:00Z2009-04-29T21:37:18ZPBS World is now available 24 hours a day on WILL's digital channel 12.2. (It is also anticipated to launch on Comcast cable systems throughout Central Illinois on May 27.)
I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the regular series offered on PBS World. Some are not currently aired on our primary channel, but several are old favorites now offered at alternate viewing times for your convenience! Take a peek at what the World has to offer!
]]>Further Status Update: Cable, Satellite and Guide Issuestag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.90942009-04-28T21:41:00Z2009-04-30T22:10:30Z
Here's where things stand! New update on April 30; read below for details.
]]>Update: Cable, Satellite and Program Guide Issuestag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.89752009-04-22T19:06:00Z2009-04-22T20:02:50Z
That’s been more difficult than you might think. One thing that I've learned is that cable companies make it very difficult to reach anyone in charge.
Expand this entry to find our where things stand...
]]>PBS World (and Create) Now Available 24 Hours A Day!tag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.88932009-04-16T15:05:00Z2009-04-16T15:55:59ZPBS World!
We're now able to offer the full slate of World programming, including news, public affairs and documentaries. You can watch favorites such as Charlie Rose or The Newshour at alternate times, or enjoy series such as Tavis Smiley and WorldFocus that we previously couldn't accommodate on a single channel.
]]>Update: Comcast in Bloomingtontag:http://will.illinois.edu/tvworthblogging,2009:/19.88892009-04-15T21:07:00Z2009-04-15T21:23:33Z WILL-TV no longer appears on the analog tier of Comcast's service in and around Bloomington/Normal. We are still available to Comcast customers who receive digital service, typically through a set-top box. According to Comcast's own estimate, this change currently affects about 20% of their subscribers, those who have not yet upgraded to digital cable.
To continue to receive WILL-TV, those customers will need to exercise one of two options:
1) Upgrade to digital cable. According to a Comcast spokesperson, they will be offering free installation of set-top boxes, and no additional charge for the first 12 months. Please contact your local Comcast office for more information.
2) Receive our free, over-the-air signal. Our digital broadcast offers crystal-clear HD programs (when available) and three different channels. You may need a digital converter box and/or a better antenna. Read our DTV FAQ for more information.