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In reply to the discussion: PBS Is Good For You! [View all]SergeStorms
(21,058 posts)28. Just about everyone....
knows what PBS is. What most don't realize is how incredibly necessary it is for underprivileged kids.
I'm 77 yrs. old. I watch NOVA, Frontline, Nature, Masterpiece, Independent Lens, Antiques Roadshow etc. and so many local PBS productions. But it's the children's' programming for which I actually subscribe.
There are so many kids that only get local channels by antenna, and PBS programming is sometimes the only educational childrens' shows they see.
I consider it an investment in our country's children, and - after all - they're the future. It's really a small price to pay. You can give as little as you can afford, or as much as you want. But it all makes a difference.
That's my take on it anyway.
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Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of
allegorical oracle
16 hrs ago
#4
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone.
GoCubsGo
16 hrs ago
#13
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law.
summer_in_TX
4 hrs ago
#38
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv
h2ebits
15 hrs ago
#17
Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now.
Texin
14 hrs ago
#21
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on
allegorical oracle
8 hrs ago
#34
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something.
summer_in_TX
4 hrs ago
#39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after
KPN
14 hrs ago
#25
The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey."
summer_in_TX
3 hrs ago
#42
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism,
summer_in_TX
3 hrs ago
#41