#Public Broadcasting Service

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A Sesame Street rendition of a VeggieTales song, "Sneeze If You Need To". It's up to Doctor Ernie to help Bert with his sneezing problem, and he does so through many attempts in song.

Sesame Street (C) Sesame Workshop/PBS

[stone-cold-groove]

The Electric Company - 1971.

[getoutofthisplace]

Dear Gus & Magnus,

Nene joined us for Arkansas PBS day in Conway. We met Daniel Tiger, Curious George, and Clifford the Big Red Dog. We listened to story time, hit the bounce houses, got Gus signed up for a free circus arts class, and Magnus got to play some more instruments. A good time all around. Also, Gus got melodramatic about an ant biting his foot.

Dad.

Conway, Arkansas. 10.19.2024 - 11.51am.

PHOTO CREDIT: Nene.

[chubby-aphrodite]

oh also FYI there's a lot of PBS documentaries on youtube for free uploaded by pbs themselves. nova, american experience, frontline--it's there!

[taxi-davis]

80's PBS logo/theme/bumper/ID

[yemme]

Angela Davis. How an FBI Poster Became a Black Power Symbol.

[troncelliti]

Why Do Female Politicians Face Outsized Abuse Online? …

[onenettvchannel]

OneNETnews EXCLUSIVE: A member supported local PBS Station KTEH-TV 54 accidentally makes history with 'Sunday Science Fiction' anime block, leaving something unexpected in connection to 9/11

(CONTRIBUTED SCREENGRAB COURTESY via VHS Tape)

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA -- In a serendipitous turn of events, San Jose's KTEH-TV 54 (now known as KQEH+ TV: PBS), made television history in the 1990s by launching the 'Sunday Science Fiction' anime programming block, catering exclusively to local residents of Californian viewers in America. The block became an unexpected hit, drawing attention for its unique programming choices, including the debut of the enigmatic anime series, 'Serial Experiments Lain'.

'Sunday Science Fiction' aimed to captivate the imagination of televised viewers with a diverse selection of anime series, bringing a taste of Japanese culture to the San Jose community. Among these shows (either subtitled or dubbed in selected anime programmes), 'Serial Experiments Lain' stood out as a cerebral and cryptic masterpiece that delved into the realms of virtual reality, identity, and technology.

(POSTER PHOTO COURTESY: JOTX-TV 7's TV Tokyo and Google Images)

The aforesaid Japanese anime series was created by Yasuyuki Ueda and directed by Ryutaro Nakamura. It portrayed an adolescent young lady named Lain Iwakura, who will become immersed in a mysterious virtual world. The anime series is renowned for its conceptional scary subject matters and unique visual presentation, which applied a mix of surreal imagery and philosophical narratives to explore the dark side of the internet and a personal identity.

(SCREENGRAB COURTESY: OtakuD50 via Internet Archive VIDEO / During the anime OP of Serial Experiments Lain, a scrolled text issued an alert for the tragedy of 9/11 in Manhattan, New York, United States of America)

On that particular 2nd week of September 2001 (which almost either the reruns or the new episodes), during the airing of Episode 7 of 'Serial Experiments Lain', an unforeseen and sketchy issue were completely unfolded. The above scrolling textual content at the start of the episode -- carried an alarming message, drawing attention to the tragic events on Tuesday afternoon (September 11th, 2001 -- New York local time).

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The World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York had collapsed in a terrorist attack; and Washington, District of Columbia was also hit at the Pentagon by what appeared to be a coordinated act of terrorism.

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This abrupt interruption was due to a programming postponement. The initially scheduled program 'The Travel Auction', was deferred, leaving viewers puzzled. This programming decision inadvertently drew local viewers' attention to a significant historical event, amplifying the impact of 9/11.

(CONTRIBUTED CLASSIC PHOTO COURTESY: Legacy website)

The late Program Director of KTEH-TV 54's PBS: San Jose named Karen Roberts is responsible for distributing licensed classic anime from Japanese imports during the 'Sunday Science Fiction' anime programming block, was instrumental in securing a diverse lineup of anime series for the said local PBS station. She was known for her passion and dedication to bringing unique and culturally enriching content to local audiences. Her legacy continued to shape the station's programming, even after her untimely passing in 2007.

(FILE SCREENGRAB COURTESY via VHS Tape / Old U.S. numbers showned on screen to fund in your donations to KTEH-TV 54: PBS San Jose)

The success of the 'Sunday Science Fiction' anime block and the debut of 'Serial Experiments Lain' on a local PBS station were attributable to the station's consistent funding of broadcasting and licensing anime rights. Unlike many free-to-air and cable TV stations that struggled to secure niche content before the internet era, KTEH-TV 54 had garnered a strong and supportive local viewership. The station's membership model allowed it to invest in unique programming choices, catering to the tastes and interests of its dedicated audience.

(FILE PHOTO COURTESY: Felipe Buitrago)

This accidental sketchy discovery during the 'Sunday Science Fiction' anime programming block would become a notable moment in the history of San Jose Public Television's KTEH-TV 54 (now becomes KQEH+ TV: PBS), exemplifying the station's commitment to offering engaging and diverse content to its local community. 'Serial Experiments Lain' and the scrolling text of 9/11 served as a testament to the power of public broadcasting, reminding viewers of the critical role local stations play in connecting communities to the world's most significant events, whether intentional or accidental.

CONTRIBUTED SCREENGRAB COURTESY via VHS Tape BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQjWWQE0Jt8 [Referenced YT Video via TVC Studios] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhLkxOgdqZ0 [Referenced YT Video via Screen Takes] *http://missmediajunkie.blogspot.com/2018/06/anime-on-pbs.html [Referenced Classic Editorial Article via Miss Media Junkie] *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KQEH#Programming *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Experiments_Lain *https://archive.org/details/lain-7 [Referenced Video Item via Internet Archive] *https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2001/09/11/terror-world-trade-center-collapses-terrorist-attack-washington-hit-by-apparently-coordinated-attack/26795303007/ [Referenced Classic News Article via Houma Today] *https://www.mercurynews.com/2007/06/01/respected-kteh-executive-dies-at-60/ [Referenced Classic News Article via Mercury News] *https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/karen-roberts-obituary?id=25578507 [Referenced Funeral Biography #1 via Legacy website] and *https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obituaries/syracuse/name/thomas-fanella-obituary?id=29479627 [Referenced Funeral Biography #2f via Legacy website]

-- OneNETnews Team

[tutticoccinella]

My father, who is a baby boomer, is watching a PBS special on Dick Cavitt’s friendship with Groucho Marx.

I wonder what PBS specials will be about when I am in my 70’s - Snoop Dogg’s friendship with Martha Stewart?

[victusinveritas]

[grishamanimationstudios102]

Sesame Street (season 12, 1980-81): funding credits and 1971 PBS logo.

[oneminutefiftysixseconds]

do you ever wish you could listen to a beautifully moving album about one of the following?

human progress and general technological development

the artistic concept of the city of Berlin

chronology of the space race 1957-1972

the rise and fall of coal mining in South Wales

amelia earhart

then well do i have a band for you!!

[mametzwood]

listened to "the last flight" by public service broadcasting, cried, felt compelled to draw amelia earhart

[brotherdusk]

how it's going: thought of the flimsy steve tweet while getting ready this morning and almost choked on my mouthwash

[thursdayisbetterthanfriday]

EVEREST

Artist: Public Service Broadcasting Year: 2013 Album: Inform - Educate - Entertain

"A climber climbs with his guts, his brain, his soul, and his feet All of them bound for a cold and white world A world that is all up and up Up and up"

Rest in peace Sandy Irvine

[particularj]

But they’ve kept licensing older episodes through 2027, essentially forcing Sesame Street to find a new media host but without access to the whole 55 season catalog 🙄 Essentially, between this and Trump they’re trying to end a show that started as a public service education program for kids that didn’t have access to quality (and expensive) pre-K programming.