When THE CIVIL WAR was originally broadcast in September 1990 it attracted an audience of 38.9 million people — a ratings record for PBS that still stands today. What does Burns think of the overwhelming viewer response? “The centrality… Continue Reading
Freddie Thornhill and Stuart Bixby have been together for nearly fifty years. Freddie is an actor, whose career peaked when he played a villain on an episode of Doctor Who (as well as a bit part as a butler on… Continue Reading
There are dates that divide history in half, dates at which it can be said the world could be understood one way the day before, and completely differently on every day after. The birth of Christ. The signing of the… Continue Reading
Why: General Manager, Mike Lampella has issued the challenge! For every $3,000 dollars raised in donations to KIXE in the next two weeks he will eliminate one day of our August membership drive so viewers can watch their favorite PBS… Continue Reading
Frankie Moreno is the sort of entertainer you either immediately fall in love with or instantly envy. Singer, songwriter, showman extraordinaire, Moreno is the current King of Las Vegas, possessing that rare blend of talent and charisma that separates the superstars from… Continue Reading
It’s 1948 and an old woman backs her car through a neighbor’s garage. Her son, rightfully, decides that she’s no longer able to drive and means to hire her a driver, but Daisy Werthan is having none of it. She… Continue Reading
The history of the United States is a history of migration. From the stories of early European settlers, to the westward expansion, the California Gold rush and the mass emigration of people from the dust bowl, we’ve always been a… Continue Reading
Both Ross Poldark and Kitty Trevelyan are running from something. For Poldark, it’s a violent past that has led him to the gallows. For Kitty Trevelyan, it’s a difficult relationship with her family that has led to her mother completely… Continue Reading
Help! Supervillain Odd Todd has struck three times: first at #1 First Street, next at #2 Second Street, then at #4 Fourth Street. Can you discern the pattern, and tell us where he’s going to strike next? These are the… Continue Reading
This “Call the Midwife” episode was Season 4’s finale, and it featured the best and worst of life and love. Violet and Fred are on their way to Nonnatus House for an engagement celebration. Violet is nervous because she brought… Continue Reading
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