PBS Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Into hardcore punk? Then you might be interested in this doc on Minnesota hardcore.

When I think of hardcore, the last place I’d look is PBS. But America’s public broadcast is behind a free

Ken Burns’ much-hyped ten-part documentary series on the Vietnam War begins September 17 on PBS. To make sure he nailed

Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers hosts a PBS show called Landmarks Live in Concert, a series of shows featuring

One of the TV production companies I’m working with is almost ready with what should be a groundbreaking profile of

Sir George Martin, the man who helped the Beatles reach their potential, died this past March 8 at the age

History-based music programming is hot right now with plenty of new projects–docs, dramas, comedies–either already on TV or currently in

This is the fifteenth anniversary of the Anna Kournikova virus. And now, the music news. The Pirate Bay vs. Netflix:

Jack White is at it again. From the press release: PBS and the BBC Arena today announced AMERICAN EPIC, the

This is quite fantastic. Read the whole story at Rolling Stone.

This won’t make it to TV until April 5, but PBS is offering a taste now. (Via AntiQuiet)

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver