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PBS Layoffs: NewsHour to Make Some Cuts Amid Lost Corporate Revenue

PBS Layoffs: NewsHour to Make Some Cuts Amid Lost Corporate Revenue

By Josh Wolford June 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

PBS’s nearly four decade-old nightly newscast is about to face some serious cuts. The New York Times reports that an internal memo from PBS NewsHour’s executive producer Linda Winslow indicates that the show’s producer, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, will be closing two …

The Most Terrifying Mr. Rogers Video Ever Made The Most Terrifying Mr. Rogers Video Ever Made
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Today is the birthday of famed children’s television host Fred Rogers, also known as Mr. Rogers. I just learned that his middle name was actually McFeely (according to Wikipedia and Google’s knowledge graph). Now, here’s possibly the most terrifying thing …

Can 3D Printing Really Change Everything? Can 3D Printing Really Change Everything?
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3D printing has easily established itself as something amazing. Is it really the revolutionary technology that everybody makes it out to be though? That’s the question behind a new episode of PBS’ wonderful Off Book series. This week, Off Book …

Maggie Smith Is 'Queen Of The Double Take' Maggie Smith Is 'Queen Of The Double Take'

PBS has uploaded a new video featuring Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter (Carson) talking about Maggie Smith, who he had deemed “queen of the doubletake”. If you’ve already watched the season finale, don’t forget to check out this heartwrenching look back …

A Tear-Jerking Tribute To Matthew And Mary Crawley A Tear-Jerking Tribute To Matthew And Mary Crawley

Still sad about the way the latest Downton Abbey ended? This will do absolutely nothing to cheer you up, but at least you can honor the love that Matthew and Mary Crawley have shared as if they are actually your …

Downton Abbey: Carson Wants To Marry Mrs. Hughes Downton Abbey: Carson Wants To Marry Mrs. Hughes
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Downton Abbey fans in the U.S. got to see the season finale of the show on Sunday night. Today, PBS Masterpiece is sharing a video of the cast talking about the episode. While it may or may not happen, it’s …

TED Makes The Logical Jump To PBS In April TED Makes The Logical Jump To PBS In April

Since its introduction, TED talks have become one of the major forces for good on the Internet. The video series featuring lectures from well-known educators, inventors and innovators have gone on to accrue more than one billion views. Now the …

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Mr. Rogers Infographic To Complete Your Friday Mr. Rogers Infographic To Complete Your Friday
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If you’re of a certain age, Mr. Rogers played a big part in your life. The characters he helped create and voice still live on in our memories and nostalgia, and PBS knows just how important he was to generations …

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During last night’s presidential debate, Governor Mitt Romney made a small comment about Sesame Street character Big Bird that might have gone unnoticed, except for the millions of people watching who support educational television. “I’m going to stop the subsidy …

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First, Mister Rogers explored the Garden of Your Mind. Next, Bob Ross took us on a trip through his Happy Little Clouds. And now, PBS Digital Studios is back at it with another entry in their “Icons Remixed” series. This …

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Sometimes, I feel sorry for the younger generation (for a lot of reasons). One of the main reasons I feel this sadness is because they will never grow up in a world where their weekend mornings are graced by Bob …

Two Hacking Suspects Plead Guilty to Computer Crimes Two Hacking Suspects Plead Guilty to Computer Crimes

Lulz Security, a group of highly-skilled computer hackers who operate under the motto, “The world’s leaders in high-quality entertainment at your expense”, was recently dealt a blow when two individuals linked to the organization pled guilty to numerous computer crimes. …

Mr. Rogers Autotuned: Twitter Reacts Mr. Rogers Autotuned: Twitter Reacts
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Mr. Rogers autotuned: If you’re one of the few unfortunate souls who has yet to hear “Garden of Your Mind”, an official collaboration between PBS Digital Studios and John D. Boswell, then you’re seriously missing out on one of the …

Mister Rogers Remix Explores The Garden Of Your Mind Mister Rogers Remix Explores The Garden Of Your Mind

There are very few television personalities that have achieved icon status in the way that Fred Rogers has. For 895 episodes spanning a few decades, Mister Rogers taught kids to love and respect themselves and their neighbors in his trademarked …

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Today, March 20, is Mister Rogers’ birthday; he passed away on February 27, 2003; if he was still alive he would be 84. To celebrate him, PBS will be airing a new documentary called “Mister Rogers & Me,” which is …