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PBS is running a doc series on rock photography

PBS has a new six-part series entitled Icon: Music Through The Lens that explores the world of rock photography. And

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)

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver