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Ken Burns' 'The American Revolution' explores the beginnings of the nation's democracy "The American Revolution," the latest work from filmmaker Ken Burns, begins this Sunday on PBS. The six-part, 12-hour history of the war of independence from Britain and the beginnings of the American...

"[History] is really complicated, and you have to tell that complication. ... Any idea of boiling it down to simplistic slogans is not American," Ken Burns said. https://to.pbs.org/4p6Y47H

TONIGHT at 8 on THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
EP 5: The Soul of All America
The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England & the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country & the South.
ALL EPISODES NOW STREAMING at www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...

Paul Giamatti Can’t Leave John Adams Alone: Who Plays Who in Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Laura Linney is among the huge A-list cast, but she’s not playing Giamatti’s wife Abigal Adams this time — Claire Danes is.

Who Plays Who in Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’
Though not especially publicized, Ken Burns’ PBS documentaries feature some of the most star-studded voiceover casts ever. The American Revolution is no exception.

The Hollywood Reporter story www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...

TONIGHT at 8pm on THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

EPISODE 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

ALL EPISODES are NOW STREAMING at www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...

PBS’ Frontline Launches Production and Distribution Arm Frontline Features The new banner will be led by Raney Aronson-Rath, an Oscar-winning producer who has expanded the PBS Frontline series

PBS’ Frontline Launches Production and Distribution Arm Frontline Features
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One week from today, FRONTLINE and @apnews.com present the U.S. broadcast and streaming premiere of “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” a stunning and immersive portrayal of the Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front lines of the the Russia-Ukraine war. Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 25. to.pbs.org/47O9d7R

The Ken Burns American Revolution doc is very good. This is a good time to tell you you can watch all episodes on the PBS website right now if you become a supporting member. Public TV and public radio need your support now more than ever.

The American Revolution Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.

TONIGHT at 8 on THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
EPISODE 3: The Times That Try Men's Souls

General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking Trenton.

ALL EPISODES are NOW STREAMING at www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...

Ken Burns on ‘The American Revolution,’ Going on Joe Rogan and the Future of Our Country: ‘We Can Get Better’ The PBS documentary director speaks on his new film 'The American Revolution'

Ken Burns on ‘The American Revolution,’ Going on Joe Rogan and the Future of Our Country: ‘We Can Get Better’
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Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.

Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
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Tonight's PBS premiere of Ken Burns' new series "The American Revolution" doubles as an attention-grabbing statement, months after Trump succeeded in stripping away all federal funding for public broadcasting in the US. The message is clear: "We are still here." 🧵 www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/m...

Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...

More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96

Ken Burns Says His New Documentary Forced Him to Revisit Everything He Thought He Knew About the American Revolution Ahead of the PBS production's premiere, the legendary filmmaker and co-director Sarah Botstein share insights on their research process and the surprising, long-overlooked stories featured in the six-...

Ken Burns Says His New Documentary Forced Him to Revisit Everything He Thought He Knew About the American Revolution
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Sandra Oh and Lupita Nyong’o in TWELTH NIGHT

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!

The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!

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FREE SCREENING of a special Molly of Denali episode featuring Crater Lake and The Klamath Tribe.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 at 2pm at The Ross Ragland Theater in Klamath Falls.

How scandals at the BBC have rocked its leadership over the years Here’s a look at some controversies or scandals that have forced out some of the BBC's leaders.

The BBC’s top leader and head of its news division resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited U.S President Donald Trump’s speech before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. https://to.pbs.org/49Jlw6y

Starting Sunday at 8pm on SOPBS...

THIS WEEK'S EDITION OF ON THE CALENDAR...

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payments for November amid legal battle President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the lat...

President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.
https://to.pbs.org/3Lwietp

WATCH LIVE: Senate meets for weekend session as government shutdown reaches 40th day The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators held a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assi...

The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators held a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay.
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Sesame Street's new season: Bubba Wallace, Netflix and a whole lot of chickens “Sesame Street” launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest and a new format on Netflix.

NEW FORMAT. SAME MONSTERS.

Sesame Street’s New, Reimagined Season Launches Monday, November 10th.
FOUR NEW EPISODES begin Monday morning at 8:30am on SOPBS.

More information for about the new season at
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‘The American Revolution’ Review: Ken Burns Tackles the War for Independence in Patriotic, Pragmatic and Familiar Form PBS' six-part, 12-hour documentary lets Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt dive deep into all-too-relevant U.S. history.

"Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, The American Revolution is smart, thorough, sincere in intent, and still of undeniable and uncomfortable importance with or without direct reference to the current political moment."
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Oregon Art Beat | Charlene Moody, Brendon Burton, Liza Burns | Season 26 | Episode 1 Painter Charlene Moody, photographer Brendon Burton, muralist Liza Mana Burns.

TONIGHT at 8 on OREGON ART BEAT

Charlene Moody creates a work of art for the "Sensing Sasquatch" exhibition. Photographer Brendon Burton explores the American landscape. Muralist Liza Mana Burns was selected to paint a portrait of multifaceted Oregon

Stream now: www.pbs.org/video/charle...

How the American Revolution Changed the World, With Ken Burns - The Ringer Ken Burns—the award-winning filmmaker whose documentary films and television series on American history include ‘The Civil War’ (1990), ‘Baseball’ (1994), ‘Jazz’ (2...

Ken Burns — award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries on American history include The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), and Country Music (2019) — joins the Plain English podcast to talk about the American Revolution and the art of storytelling
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The Rise of Germany's New Right | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series Watch FRONTLINE's documentary examining how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power.

TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: FRONTLINE: The Rise of Germany's New Right

Investigates how German far-right leaders have risen to the brink of power, and the reasons behind the surge in support for the German far right’s brand of hardline nationalist politics.

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Life After - Independent Lens A filmmaker investigates assisted dying, focusing on the disabled voices missing from the debate.

TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Independent Lens: Life After

Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying & uncovers how ableism, policy & systemic failures can make death seem like the only option, exploring who gets real choice & who doesn’t, in life & death.
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'You cannot crowdsource $8 billion.' Here's what to know about the lapse in SNAP benefits Even if the Trump administration funded the food assistance program immediately, experts tell PBS News that many of the 42 million SNAP recipients are unlikely to get their benefits on time.

‘You cannot crowdsource $8 billion.’ Here’s what to know about the lapse in SNAP benefits
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