PBS turns 50

The Public Broadcasting Service is marking fifty years of broadcasting, during which the consortium of public TV stations has not only served up award-winning dramas, documentaries and children's programming, but also opened an underserved broadcast market to the outside world. Correspondent Martha Teichner looks at how PBS has changed the lives of viewers and filmmakers in its first half-century, and the fundraising drives that are critical to its survival.
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[@SuperBC1975]

I grew up on PBS with Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street, and Reading Rainbow. These programs were a vital and positive part of my childhood. Happy 50th PBS!

[@justanamerican9450]

I agree. Mr Rogers taught civics How to be in a community be a neighbor, and care

[@antoniodiego9357]

Hey...do you remember the electric company, zoom, and 321 contact?

[@RomyMacias]

@@antoniodiego9357 I do! Love PBS!

[@samdance7388]

Don't forget Barney and Friends

[@georgemaster4225]

@@antoniodiego9357 I So do! SS,TEC,and MRN were my educational trio.The 70s had great stuff,PBS wise.

[@DhaniNMarie]

We grew up without cable for a while and while everyone else spent their after school time watching Nickelodeon I was watching Arthur, Dragon Tales, Clifford, Wishbone, Zoom, and Reading Rainbow on PBS. Can't believe PBS is 50!

[@mgunny05]

Love PBS, especially Frontline and Ken Burns docs!

[@NewYork7914]

We need more of the broadcasting systems like PBS that is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and have committed only to the public interest. Congrats on 50th anniversary!!

[@lynngilliss7108]

Pbs newshour is NOT nonpartisan.They lean very strongly towards the democratic party and it's agenda.

[@justinbowen2509]

@@lynngilliss7108 do you say that because they don’t kowtow to trump?

[@Juggernaut-fg2up]

@@lynngilliss7108 you fools say that about every news source that isn’t crazy right wing. I guess BBC favors the democrats too?

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@justinbowen2509 Of course that’s why lol 😆 Could also be saying that, because of agent orange’s remarks at News Hour’s WH journalist. As for most reporters it jumps down their throats for asking questions about its statements. Unfortunately for Yamish (?) she did just that! Quoted its remarks/statement from earlier that day, and asked her question. Ao told her in the normal condescendingly loud voice, “That was a nasty question! How could you even ask that? “. It was appalling! Other journalists actually had shocked looks on their faces.

[@brandonblanco8379]

Lynn Gilliss why don’t you crawl back to newsmax or oann?

[@vdrake1963]

PBS changed my life too. Growing up as a poor young black girl on the South Side of Chicago, PBS allowed me to see beyond my neighborhood... Sesame Street, Dr. Who, Monty Python, Upstairs Downstairs, Masterpiece Theater, Alistair Cooke's America... were all part of my life before the age of 10... by 13 yrs old, I was taking classes at the University of Chicago... the original distance learning... I am a product of PBS...

[@kellymiller1891]

I would have to agree with you, because I too am a product of PBS, and when I was young and Living on the farm in Canton South Dakota, the PBS Shows that I watched were, PBS Shows. 1. Sesame Street. (Before it was messed up). 2. Shining Time Station. (The Ringo Starr Years and the George Carlin (R.I.P, I Wish you were still here) Years). 3. Captain Kangaroo. (R.I.P Bob Keeshan, I wish you were still here). 4. Mister Roger's Neighborhood. (R.I.P Fred Rogers, I wish you were still here). 5. Star Lore. 6. Once Upon a Time. (I'm Not Talking about a Certain TV Series of the same named that used to be on ABC). 7. Is-Land Treasure. 8. STORYLORDS. 9. Tales From the Treehouse. 10. Long Ago & Far Away. (James Earl Jones, a National Treasure, a Living Legend, the roles that he's been in is memorable and unforgettable). 11. Reading Rainbow. (Levar Burton. another National Treasure, a Living Legend). 12. Read It. 13. The Book Bird. 14. Cover to Cover. 15. The Write Channel. 16. Today's Special. 17. The Noddy Shop. 18. ZOOM. 19. Zoobilee Zoo. (Ben Vereen, another National Treasure, a Living Legend). 20. Wishbone. 21. Kratt's Creatures. 22. Zoboomafoo. 23. Bill Nye the Science Guy. (I still think that Bill Nye Should've Won Dancing with the Stars). 24. Square One Tv. 25. The Frugal Gourmet. (R.I.P Jeff Smith, I wish You were still here). 26. CYBERCHASE. Animated Series. 27. Anne of Green Gables the animated Series. 28. Adventures from the book of Virtues. Animated Series. 29. Dragon Tales. Animated Series. 30. The Berenstain Bears. Animated Series. 31. Martha Speaks. Animated Series. 32. George Shrinks. Animated Series. 33. Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat. Animated Series. 34. The Letter People. 35. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?. (R.I.P Lynn Thigpen, I wish you were still here). 36. Where In Time is Carmen Sandiego?.

[@AI-mg3hy]

I tell ya that Ken Burns kid is going places.

[@podcasterat1542]

Grew up on Sesame Street, Lamb Chop, Carmen Sandiego Ghostwriter and Austin City Limits. As an adult I love Frontline, Austin City Limits still, Ken Burns, Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, etc. PBS thank you for enriching my life!!!

[@kellymiller1891]

I Grew Up on, 1. Sesame Street. 2. Shining Time Station. 3. Captain Kangaroo. 4. Mister Roger's Neighborhood. 5. Is-Land Treasure. 6. Star Lore. 7. STORYLORDS. 8. Long Ago & Far Away. 9. Reading Rainbow. 10. The Letter People. 11. Tales from the treehouse. 12. Ghostwriter. 13. Barney & Friends. 14. Wonderworks. 15. The Write Channel. 16. Read It. 17. The Book Bird. 18. Cover to Cover. 19. KRATT'S Creatures. 20. Zoobilee Zoo. 21. ZABOOMAFOO. 22. Lamb Chop's Play Along. 23. The Charlie Horse Music Pizza. 24. The Noody Shop. 25. The Puzzle Place. 26. Storytime. 27. Reading Rainbow. 28. Adventures from the book of Virtues. Animated Series. 29. Anne of Green Gable the animated series. 30. The Berenstain Bears. Animated Series. 31. George Shrinks. 32. Martha Speaks. 33. DRAGONTALES. Animated Series. 34. Clifford the Big Red Dog. 35. Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat. 36. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?. 37. Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?.

[@Justinmc-jf1lb]

wonderful piece! PBS has had such a big influence over millions of people across the country and truly unites people everywhere. Here's to 50 more PBS!

[@docvideo93]

As a child, after school, I would run to the TV to watch PBS kids' show called Liberty Kids. I loved that show and supported my love for history

[@ambercherise2391]

Loved that theme song!

[@icc2010]

Liberty kids haha. That takes me back

[@CameronBW2000]

@@ambercherise2391 the singers of that show's theme song were Aaron Carter and Kayla, two of the best singers of the early 2000's.

[@kathyquinn8616]

@@CameronBW2000 I Remember when I was young, I used to watch, where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? and where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? these two what started the Carmen Franchise, before the Animated Series Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego (that has the Great and Legendary Actress Rita Moreno doing the Voice Acting of Carmen), and the Netflix Animated Series Carmen Sandiego (that Has Gina Rodriquez doing the voice acting of Carmen).

[@pamelamays4186]

I'm proud to say that I grew up on The Street and hung out in The Neighborhood.

[@JamesKing-lw1xp]

❤️❤️❤️ Yes!!!

[@shannongeorgiapeach76]

PBS is something I think many of us take for granted. As a kid, I L💓ved Sesame Street, 3-2-1 contact & Reading Rainbow to name a few. Shows that helped give kids a good foundation in their early years.

[@edithlazenby5839]

Don't know life without it!! Happy birthday PBS!!

[@patricksanders858]

I am 52 with 30 years in the Culinary field as a direct result of PBS, Julia Childs and Jacque Pepin! I was fortunate to thank Chef Pepin in person.

[@1leon000]

pbs is 52, too! at least, nowadays. you're 53/54 nowadays, so a bit older than pbs.

[@Transterra55]

In 1980 I was blown away when I watched "Cosmos" with Carl Sagan. PBS provides such an extraordinary service to viewers.

[@fridayjonesusa]

So good! My sister got the book for Christmas that year. A thrilling gift!

[@melodiekerns2933]

Omg I'm 64 i remember watching it as i grew up I still watch it I love the story with Ken burns he bring it to life the real story Thank you for 50 plus more yrs

[@jhoang861]

i love PBS!! I learned my english, history, geography, science and empathy on PBS ❤️

[@fridayjonesusa]

Well said!

[@daniellanordsving4682]

I love PBS! Happy 50th PBS! Keep up the wonderful work that you do!❤️

[@TheRolyPoly]

PBS and NPR are public broadcasting gold standards in this country. We need them, forever and more important than ever, right now.

[@reneastle8447]

Ain't that the truth?

[@bandoron]

Defunding PBS has got to be one of the weakest things politicians could do.

[@hiddenpcmaster]

So is defunding law enforcement.

[@JamesAllen-im6eq]

@@hiddenpcmaster Defunding the police is the wrong messaging. Clearly, you bit. Reforming the police? Do you see any need there?

[@nedwart]

@@hiddenpcmaster To my knowledge, Big Bird has never shot an unarmed black teenager. There is no comparison between the two.

[@hiddenpcmaster]

@@nedwart To my knowledge, Big Bird wont be able to save you in an emergency. We were discussing, the weakest things politicians could do.

[@patricksanders858]

Shame on them all!

[@francanino6865]

Well deserved mention to PBS... Here in Louisiana is one of the most watch channels. Thanks for video. Happy Birthday #50!

[@ratherbfishing455]

That's strange. I do not know anyone who watches PBS. Sevare a multimillionaire.

[@francanino6865]

@@ratherbfishing455 Nothing wrong with that...

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I am Swiss - and I love CBS S M. My swiss Parents somehow managed to make me when they worked overseas in Ohio. We moved back to Switzerland when I was 5/6. Every Sunday morning I watched it. One of my first childhood memorys. 😢

[@jiminykripes4937]

And viewers like you. Thank you.

[@andyjulia]

With my trusty tv antenna I have PBS, PBS kids, PBS world and PBS create. I love their programming!

[@nrood3821]

i cant say enough good things about pbs. such good stuff. i love watching the nature shows. my old cat hunter would sit down and watch nature with me anytime bears would be on the screen. and for that im thankful for pbs helping make my cat and myself entertained and educated.

[@littleblackduck3134]

I learned how to cook thanks to PBS, My family and I will always be grateful

[@bethechange52]

Thank you PBS for all that you have given these past 50 years! Still watching...

[@pohanahawaii]

I watch you EVERYDAY, PBS 🤓. Thank you for all the intelligent and entertaining shows 🙏! Here's to at least 50 more years of great programming 🌺🍾👏

[@christopherwesterberg4511]

I love PBS! Even my Mom and Dad did when they were alive. Happy 50 Years PBS

[@XX-gy7ue]

PBS IS A BLESSED GODSEND !

[@mindi.m]

PBS and NPR - life changing. I'm a sustainer!

[@SolaceEasy]

PBS is proof there is good in the world.

[@elizabethmills8667]

Thank You CBS For this PBS Birthday I grew up watching PBS back in 1972 and My children too And still am watching

[@larrysouthern5098]

PBS was the pre cursor ( to me) to the Internet...for me it was like an education channel for everyone!! You could see people from all over the world!!!...I remember climbing on top of the house and turning the TV antenna to pick up the channel!!:)..And turning it back when my Mom and Dad came home from work....yeah I know..I can hear the questions.." What's a TV antenna???"....😊

[@terrellcarey6178]

I lived off of WHYY and WNJS out of Camden, NJ as a child in Delaware. I owe a lot to PBS for all I've learned and my that's for knowledge and have recently started donating.

[@r66f80]

I really liked the part about WCTE. Also I have some TV antennas like the one that the Murphy sisters have.

[@mabelurena8311]

Happy anniversary PBS and thank you so much for the good work you do. Always a safe and educational choice for kids and for all.

[@marywatkins6798]

PBS is the very best of American TV. I am 60, and remember when Sesame Street began and I watched with my little sister. I loved the children’s show Zoom, from WGBH Boston. I watched so many shows over the years: This Old House; Victory Garden; Masterpiece Theatre; Inspector Morse; Frontline; Nova. I can even recall them all now, they were so numerous. The very best!!!

[@jdfireworks1969jd]

I’m 51. I didn’t know I am older than PBS.

[@RaymondHng]

The predecessor to PBS was NET (National Education Television).

[@veroniquefaison]

🎶Happy Birthday Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday dear PBS🎶 Thank you for all you have done and continue to do. We love you. ❤❤❤

[@fourthgirl]

I am first generation PBS. I watch by choice, always have. News and interviews that are straightforward. Children's programming that isn't trying to sell them something every 7 minutes. Shout out to KQED in San Francisco.

[@brandonblanco8379]

I grew up watching KCET in Los Angeles. Watching Sesame Street, Mr Rogers neighborhood, and much more.

[@RaymondHng]

Remember the KQED auctions at the Cow Palace?

[@michelebriere9569]

I used to watch Zoom and Electric Company.

[@RaymondHng]

I saw Rita Moreno at one of her cabaret shows. After the show, she was autographing her debut CD in the lobby with people lined up. As she was autographing my copy, I said, "I thought when you came out on stage, you were going to sing the 'Punctuation Song' (from _The Electric Company_ )." So she sang a few bars for me right there.

[@michelebriere9569]

Fabulous! Such a great talent!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Half of my very good education I easily attribute to PBS.

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

PBS San Francisco was what I remember when I was a toddler

[@l.bailey4791]

Been watching Channel 11 since 1969💘

[@samanthab1923]

PBS 13 for me since 1974 Monty Python

[@l.bailey4791]

@@samanthab1923 NICE :).

[@ivettek3190]

I too grew up on PBS. Great memories as a child watching Mr Rogers Neighborhood , Sesame Street, and other shows I can;t remember at the moment. Happy 50th PBS

[@antoniodiego9357]

I absolutely love PBS. I’m 46 years old and I grew up watching PBS. I still watch PBS. My two daughters grew up watching PBS. My grandson watches PBS. I remember when Mitt Romney said he would cut off federal fund for PBS. Right then he showed everyone the TOOL that he is.

[@courtneywillingham4409]

My whole family loves pbs. It is educational and wholesome television for 1 to 100 year olds.

[@chrisfinch8637]

This is PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service at 50 Years on Television. Congratulations for broadcasts that are educational and exploring.

[@barbarawells6845]

LUV, LUV, LUV PBS!!!! I started watching when I didn't have cable. Learned more from PBS than I ever learned in a classroom.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lp-xl9ld]

I discovered PBS, back when it was NET, in 1969. I spent many educational and entertaining (and often both at once) hours watching the PBS stations available in New York, Philadelphia, and Miami. I--we *all*--owe them a lot.

[@RemyMarlandJ]

This video gives me major feels 🥺 *cries on the treadmill*

[@fundude4566]

Had to take pledge calls for them last March i was shocked how many people watched that station who wanted to donate especially in rural America i got so many calls from people in rural Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.

[@lewisbeshers1946]

The Macneil Lehrer, yes I'm dating myself, and Nature were 2 of the shows that I would watch with my Dad, and am so grateful for them, and all of the educational programming that linked me to my resident Sociology Professor. PBS is a jewel, and it's unconscionable that short sighted politicians want to gut funding for this and the NEA, and other programs that enrich the minds and imaginations of Americans of all ages.

[@amymeanor8879]

Im.49.i know how old mr Rogers is trust.me and seasom street i was 6 7 years old when i wacthed it!!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Unfortunately I was a teenager when Mr. Rogers came to be. I wish I would have been younger. Hearing about the lives some kids lived and the benefit of his positive outlook might have made a difference in my life too.

[@nlp6082]

That is so awesome! Thanks for that touching story! You made my Monday!

[@broadwaymike92]

PBS was truly a very special channel!!! Escape of possibilities and figuring what I've wanted in my life. It helped me discover my love and passion for the Performing Arts, Music, Traveling the world, and everything that this world has to offer. Grew up on Thirteen WNET, WLIW21, and NJN!! Childhood era: Sesame Street, Barney (at the time when it first came out with the original cast), Kino's Storytime, Reading Rainbow, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood, The Kidsongs TV Show, Wishbone, Carmen Sandiego, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Zoom All the same time when I got older, my love for Theater and Music expanded even more watching Great Performances, Live From Lincoln Center, and Masterpiece Theater. It was also there when I was introduced to The 3 Tenors, Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Andre Rieu, Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, and all the major artists that had multiple concert specials! Thank you PBS!!! Keep sharing more music and arts with people. Of course, to everyone out there, please continue to make a generous donation to your local station to celebrate the future of the arts on Public Television especially opening the doors to future performers out there like myself. Here's to another 50+ years!!!

[@georgemaster4225]

From NET to PBS...great programs!

[@rileynorris646]

I 💚pbs

[@dreamcatcher478]

Regardless on which country, public broadcasting service is important on shaping the country. It have been replaced by social media and KZbin. Still I believe as a human, we have our freedom to seek the knowledge we want. Happy birthday PBS.

[@Randy_Butternubs]

I flipping love PBS!!!

[@kimberlyreynolds4646]

PBS kids is required tv for my kiddo. While PJ Mask and similar cartoons are entertaining, nothing beats the educational content of PBS. Happy Anniversary PBS!

[@Nevalster]

Happy 50 Years To PBS

[@OMR6468]

I love PBS

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Me too!! Love PBS!!

[@barbarawells6845]

The Ken Burns series THE CIVIL WAR should be required viewing in all USA classrooms studying the Civil War era.🤩🤩😍😍

[@danielgallagher9533]

How ironic was it that while I was in the middle of watching this video KZbin stopped it to run commercials?

[@ourblueheavendesign]

It’s older than that. I watched it when I was a kid, I’m 74. My daughter is 52, born the year Sesame Street started. Julia started before that on WGBH Boston.

[@gamingtonight1526]

Big City PBS is older, but National PBS is 50.

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@gamingtonight1526 Personally, I thought it was older as well. Thank you for the clarification. Please Stay Safe!

[@RaymondHng]

@@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil The predecessor to PBS was NET (National Education Television).

[@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil]

@@RaymondHng Thank you for the information. Please Stay Safe:-)

[@randolphveale9198]

My first experience with PBS were The Electric Company, Sesame Street, Contact, and many more one of the first kids to discover the network when it started

[@BeachPeach2010]

PBS was a part of my childhood and I've always been a supporter (I adore the Brit-Coms). It's just as important to donate as it is to Federally Fund. Make pledges to those fundraising drives people!

[@GregStallion]

I’m not crying. I’m not crying. I’M NOT CRYING!!!!!

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

I'm also proud that I grew up with mr Rodgers and sesame street.

[@jpprr]

Shame on the gop (not surprising)

[@thekaerichtexas]

36 y.o. and yes I grew up on pbs, in my teenage years I was addicted to the Ken burns documentaries, I remember the pledge drives and concerts, Austin city limits, sesame street. Pbs is the best 👌❤ now as an adult I'm addicted to pbs newshour

[@tylerlozano9849]

When I was a kid in the 1990s I watched on PBS Kids Sesame Street Mr Rogers Neighborhood Barney & Friends Lamb Chop’s Play Along Kidsongs Shining Time Station Arthur Noddy Shop and Bill Nye The Science Guy Thank you PBS for 50 years of shows and all the shows I grew up watching in the 90s thank you for making my childhood and all kids who grew up in the 1990s happy buy watch these shows

[@TangovagabondTV]

So awesome to have this soul nourishing alternative to commercial junk food 👍

[@ashinestar]

Happy 50th Birthday! 🎂

[@johnIZaUWL]

This IS encouraging ❤️😌❤️

[@justanamerican9450]

PBS- The Johns Hopkins of public media. The Gold Standard

[@jadstudiosofficial]

Happy Birthday P Head!

[@alanef4127]

I can't seem to find the credits on this post. Is the narrator, Phyllis Rosenblatt? I listened to this post and wondered for a few minutes, why am I recognizing that voice? Then I remembered her voice from my favorite Nevada Barr audio novels... he narration is the best of all of the many books I've listened too!

[@1mespud]

PBS should never be defunded because of the iconic legacies of Julia Childs, Fred Rogers, Bob Ross, Lavar Burton and Reading Rainbow, Ken Burns, Sesame Street, Electric Company, Zoom, Master Piece Theater, McNeil/Leher, Arthur, American Masters, Justin Wilson, America's Test Kitchen, PBS News Hour, This Old House, etc. Too many to mention. We wouldn't know who we are or what to do with our lives without these well meaning programs..

[@calvinlam7272]

I grew up watching PBS KIDS shows, as well as Nature and NOVA, and many other nature-themed shows! They should also do a PBS KIDS throwback channel featuring classics like Dragon Tales, Between the Lions, Reading Rainbow, Bookworm Bunch, It’s a Big Big World, and more!

[@nueat6]

@6:36 he was masked up in a zoom meeting? lol

[@cami-loo108]

I love PBS, grew up on with it and still watch it today. especially the news because it just reports the news and it doesn't feel like click bait journism. Of course certain American politicians want to stop funding to PBS. Republicans want to keep the electorate, especially those that are poor, isolated and in the dark.

[@300zxbear2]

6:29, The Same Station that Taped Double Dare in The 80s.

[@amymeanor8879]

Just turned 49 October 12

[@frankpeter6851]

Were their little independent Statewide Public Television services before this National one?

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

The one thing I really miss about streaming tv is PBS. 😢 With cable, I had I think 4 or 5 PBS stations to choose from. The biggest loss due to a smaller budget.

[@sominboy2757]

In 99 percent of the world, their version of PBS is the main channel. BBC, CBC, SABC, RTE, NHK ect.

[@KennardWright]

18 people didn't grow up watching PBS.

[@collegeman1988]

Things are different than when I was a child of the 1970s and 1980s. Things are done on behalf of the corporate interest and not for the public interest, and children of today will suffer for it.

[@RudieObias]

Less Fox News and more PBS and NPR!!

[@andrewflores7359]

My Favorite PBS show is The Nightly Business Report.

[@phobedavis7014]

It was your favorite show. Nightly Buisness Report went off the air last year. I miss it so much. .

[@brandonblanco8379]

Phobe Davis why did it went off air?

[@phobedavis7014]

Too expensive. CNBC was producing it the last couple of years. It pretty much had the same segments.

[@angel91485]

Thank goodness for PBS, they need to expand more, for those people who got nothing, like internet, no cellphone signal, cable or even other local networks..imagine living like that...Congress need to return cartoon shows to local networks, poor kids can't afford netflix or cable.

[@markbrunozzi8294]

You're a PBS fan if you watched Lawrence Welk and the My Music Specials and the Britcoms.

[@gamingtonight1526]

Shame they have to beg for money. In the UK the vast majority are happy to pay for a "TV license" of less than a $1 a day, and not have to see all that begging, as well as great shows on the BBC like Doctor Who and David Attenborough documentaries!

[@babatundeonabajo]

I'm from the UK and this is nonsense, with all due respect. The TV licence is quite controversial here; look up the movement, "Defund the BBC" which is gaining momentum. The licence has also attracted some controversy over harassing old people. I would not say it's true to say the fee is uncontroversial.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Someday do a story on deuschavella tv. Another groundbreaking public access channel.😄👍

[@VBaskin2010]

Male Jingle Singer: TV Worth Watching, Public TV! P-B-S!!

[@TechMan1900]

What would Mr. Rogers say about defunding PBS?

[@brandonblanco8379]

Oh he would be very disappointed.

[@RaymondHng]

@@brandonblanco8379 Fred Rogers testified before the U.S. Senate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzcaJ-gh9djd6M