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
PBS Cleans Up
Emmy nominations were announced this week, and PBS was by no means overlooked, scoring 33 in Primetime categories and 38 News and Documentary nods.
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Click & Clack?
When it was announced that the long-gestating television version of National Public Radio's popular auto care series Car Talk would take the form of an animated sitcom, I'll admit that my first reaction was "Wha...?" It certainly wasn't an obvious choice. Yet, while I thought that it sounded like a crazy idea, such off-the-wall thinking does result in unexpected success from time to time. Take the McGriddle sandwich for instance. (No, please, take it.) And no one wants to be the one who said "I'm sorry, Mr. Lucas, but no one will want to see your movie about robots...Star Wars, you call it?"
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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!
