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
Who's on Masterpiece Classic?
The afternoon program preview session capped off the second day of PBS Showcase. The big news was that David Tennant (Doctor Who, Masterpiece's "Casanova") will be hosting the fall season of Masterpiece Contemporary.
More about new and returning PBS series after the jump!
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Balti-More! from PBS Showcase
Kids' programming was the focus of the morning on Day Two of the PBS Showcase conference. A major theme was PBS Kids as a "trusted guide" for young viewers.
Read on for the latest scoop about new and returning shows that your children (or grandchilden) will love!
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All Aboard the Dinosaur Train!
Day Two of the PBS Showcase began with a look at the newest addition to the PBS Kids menagerie: Dinosaur 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!
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Greetings from Baltimore! Day One
I'm currently in Baltimore attending the annual PBS Showcase conference, where public TV station personnel meet to mingle with PBS executives, as well as producers of series that will be airing soon on screens nationwide. Keep reading for the highlights of the first day, including some big announcements!
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What's On The World?
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, PBS 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!
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Further Status Update: Cable, Satellite and Guide Issues
A new week finds that most of the issues affecting WILL's cable/satellite carriage, as well as our guide listings, have been resolved.
Here's where things stand! New update on April 30; read below for details.
