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
Putting on the Dog
One of the side benefits I've enjoyed while working at WILL-TV has been the opportunity to dress up as a number of beloved PBS kids' characters. If you're ever at a WILL-sponsored event and see someone walking around as Clifford or Curious George, there's a better-than-average chance that I'm inside the suit. Last Saturday, however, was my first stint as Ruff Ruffman, the canine star of Fetch! It was quite a tail tale!
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Showcasing PBS - Final Report
As PBS Showcase began to wind down, I had the opportunity to preview many programs that will appear on WILL-TV this fall and beyond. There's a lot to be excited about!
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Showcasing PBS - Wednesday Morning
Wednesday morning at PBS Showcase was all about kids. New kids' series and new hosts for our morning preschool block made for a great deal of fun!
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Showcasing PBS - Tuesday Afternoon
The first full day of the PBS Showcase conference kicked off with a preview of the revamped kids' classic, The Electric Company and the announcement of a new host for Masterpiece Mystery!
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Showcasing PBS
Once a year, public television professionals from many different disciplines gather for the PBS Showcase conference. It's an opportunity to meet both formally and informally, to share ideas, to discuss developments affecting the industry, and most of all, to preview upcoming PBS shows. Over the next couple of days, I'll be blogging from the conference site in Palm Springs, California.
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PBS Shows Clean Up in Nominations and Awards
Over the past year, many shows which have aired on WILL-TV have been singled out for recognition. Both the Emmys and Peabodys recently have seen fit to honor PBS programs with nominations and awards.
