CPB Statement on the Death of Sesame Workshop Co-Founder Lloyd Morrisett
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2023) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting released the following statement on the death of Lloyd Morrisett, co-founder of Sesame Workshop, from Debra Sanchez, CPB senior vice president, Educational Media & Learning Experiences:
CPB Board Audit and Finance Committee to Meet Virtually on February 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2023) -- The Audit and Finance Committee of the CPB Board of Directors will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 1, from 12:30 – 2 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS, a New Documentary Series Exploring Southern Identity Through the Eyes of Contemporary Creatives, Premieres July 18 on PBS
ARLINGTON, VA (January 17, 2023) -- The American South is known for its boundless creativity, absorbing personalities and evocative landscapes. SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS, a new three-episode series from PBS, Arkansas PBS and award-winning filmmaker Craig Renaud, follows some of the region’s most compelling and influential contemporary creators to the places they call home — the communities that fertilize the stories they tell in books, songs, poems, plays and on screens large and small. The documentary series premieres Tuesday, July 18, 10:00-11:00 p.m.
Two New Series Coming to PBS VOICES in January & February
ARLINGTON, VA; Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 – PBS Digital Studios announces today the launch of two new digital series in January and February, “Hip-Hop and The Metaverse” and “Ritual” on PBS Voices, a documentary-focused YouTube channel. “Hip-Hop and The Metaverse” premiered Thursday, Jan.
NOVA Launches 'Climate Across America' Initiative Spotlighting the Effects of Climate Change in Communities Across the U.S.
BOSTON, MA (January 16, 2023)—The award-winning PBS science series NOVA, produced by GBH, today announced the launch of a national initiative, CLIMATE ACROSS AMERICA, spotlighting how climate change affects communities across the U.S. and engaging audiences in productive conversations about innovative climate solutions.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Returns with A New Season of Creative Home Cooks from Across the Country
PASADENA, CA (January 16, 2023) – Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, PBS announced that Season 2 of the popular series THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE premieres Mondays, June 19-August 7, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app.
PBS KIDS Announces New Animated Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Premiering Early 2024
PASADENA, CA (January 16, 2023) – Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS KIDS announced the production of LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging animated series for kids ages 4-8 from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios.
CPB Statement on Congress’ Approval of Funding for Public Media
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 23, 2022) — Patricia Harrison, president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), made the following statement today following the House and Senate passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which includes funding for public media:
“We are grateful that bipartisan negotiations have resulted in increased funding support for CPB, providing $535 million for CPB's FY 2025 advance appropriation, ensuring that public media’s high-quality programs and services are available for free to all Americans.
U.S. Senate Confirms Three Members to CPB Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (December 21, 2022) –The U.S. Senate confirmed late last night the nominations of Kathy K. Im and Diane Kaplan and the renomination of Rubydee Calvert to the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
CPB Board of Directors to Meet Virtually on December 5-6, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 22, 2022 -- Meeting times and public session items were updated on December 1, 2022) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet virtually on Monday, December 5, from 2-5 pm ET, and Tuesday, December 6, from 2-4:20 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
Public Session Items (December 5 and 6):
