PBS Program Contacts

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About Your House with Bob Yapp

Producer:
WTTW/Network Chicago
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 583-5000

Website:
pbs.org/aboutyourhouse/
Episode descriptions and a glossary of terms used on the show.

Email:
mommihen@msn.com

Videos:
Tapes are available for $19.95 plus shipping and handling by calling (800) 860-1162.

 

Adventure Divas

Producer:
Adventure Divas
2328 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
(206)328-9519


Web site:
pbs.org/adventuredivas

Capture the humor, debacle and discovery inherent in low-rent travel and explore cultures with "diva"vision — that is, through the lens of the independent women whose vision, individualism and actions will rule the future.

E-mail:
mail@adventuredivas.com

Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

Adventures from the Book of Virtues

Producer
KCET
4401 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 666-6500

Web site:
pbskids.org/adventures/
Find information on characters and episodes, write your own stories, and enjoy puzzles and games!

E-mail:
None at this time.

Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

Africa, a Special Presentation of Nature

Producer:
WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000

Web site:
pbs.org/africa/
Experience Africa as you never have before with this rich companion site. Take a virtual tour of eight key environmental regions from the Sahara to the Serengeti and from Ethiopia to South Africa and find out what gives them their identity. Explore the issues and themes of everyday life through photo essays, take a trip through time and test your knowledge of African history, access an interactive section for kids, download a teacher's guide and more.

E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org

Videos:
Videos are available from WNET by calling (800) 336-1917.

 

Africans in America

Producer:
WGBH
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-2000

Web site:
pbs.org/africansinamerica/
Historical essays that introduce the relevant people, events and issues of this period, classroom lesson plans, and teacher's guides.

E-mail
Feedback@wgbh.org

Videos:
A home video, soundtrack CD, and companion book are available by calling (800) 255-9424.

 

The American Experience

Producer:
WGBH
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-2000

Web site:
pbs.org/amex/
In-depth information on past and present programs, including transcripts, teacher resources, and video information.

E-mail:
The_American_Experience@wgbh.org

Videos:
Many American Experience videos are available online at ShopPBS, by calling PBS Home Video at (800) 828-4PBS, or WGBH at (800) 255-9424. A complete listing is available at the American Experience Web site. Transcripts of American Experience programs that have aired since January 1997 are available at the companion Web site. Viewers without Internet access can order a current transcript from 800-ALL NEWS by calling (800) 255-6397, or writing: 1535 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203. Programs without Web sites that aired before January 1997 are also available at 800-ALL-NEWS.

 

American Family

Producer:
KCET
4401 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 666-6500

Web site:
pbs.org/americanfamily/

Find out everything about the Gonzalez family and the world they inhabit here on the American Family web site. Check out Cisco’s online multimedia journal, take a virtual tour of East Los Angeles, view a gallery of murals, read interviews with cast and crew, watch behind the scenes videos, download the screensaver, view local family albums, and get teacher guides.

E-mail:
None at this time.

Videos:
None at this time.

 

American High

Producer:
Twin Cities Public Television
172 East Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-1447
(651) 222-1717

Website:
pbs.org/americanhigh/

Culled from ten months of footage shot by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker R.J. Cutler, this innovative drama series follows the lives of a group of real students as they deal with their personal conflicts -- both at home and at school -- from the first day of senior year through graduation. Meet the students, share your feelings on message boards, take a look behind the scenes and check out the Parents' Guide.

E-mail:
Fill out the Feedback Form located at pbs.org/americanhigh/feedback.html

Videos:
Videos are not available at this time.

 

An American Love Story

Write to:
ZOHE FILM PRODUCTIONS
AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
P.O. Box 1124
New York, New York 10013

Web site:
pbs.org/weblab/lovestories/
Find more information about the series, read other people's inspiring stories, and contribute your own!

E-mail:
pbs.org/lovestories/digdeeper

Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

American Masters Specials

Producer:
WNET 450 West 33rd Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 560-3000

Web site:
pbs.org/wnet/ammasters
Program descriptions and scheduled airdates.

E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org

Videos:
Many American Masters videos are available from WNET by calling (800) 336-1917.

 

American Photography: A Century of Images

Producer:
KTCA
172 East Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-1447
(612) 222-1717

Web site:
pbs.org/americanphotography
Discover the powerful role of photography in the personal lives and public history of 20th century America. Read multimedia essays illustrated with photographs and video clips and access classroom resources including online activities, lesson plans and teacher's guides.

E-mail:
thetube@ktca.org

Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

The American President

Producer:
WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000

Web site:
pbs.org/amerpres
Meet the men who've held the highest office in the land, read essays about each president and historical documents related to the presidency, view presidential photos and video and audio clips from the series, take an interactive poll and more.

E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org

Videos:
Videos and a companion book are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith

Producer:
Vermont Public Television
88 Ethan Allen Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4800

Web site:
pbs.org/americanprophet
Take a closer look at Joseph Smith, who established the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Trace a timeline of Smith's life, read a brief history of this religion and learn its basic tenets, and access information about the PBS companion television program
.
E-mail:
view@VPT.org

Videos:
Videos are available from Vermont Public Television by calling (888) 513-1847. You can also order the video, sountrack, and companion book online at www.deseretbook.com

 

The Americas' Family Kitchen

Producer:
WTTW
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 583-5000


Web site:
None at this time.

E-mail:
70550.143@compuserve.com

Videos:
Videos are not available, but all of the recipes from this series can be found in the cookbook "Vertamae Cooks In The Americas' Family Kitchen." To order call (800) 358-3000.

 

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

Producer:
Sullivan Entertainment
110 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M5R 3R3
Tel: (416) 921-7177

Web site:
www.anne3.com
In this highly-awaited final installment of the Anne of Green Gables trilogy, Anne comes full circle — growing from a lonely orphan to an independent girl, a teacher, a writer and finally, an adoptive mother.

E-mail:
inquire@sullivan-ent.com

Videos:
Videos of all three Anne movies are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

Antiques Roadshow

Producer:
WGBH
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-2000

Web site:
pbs.org/roadshow
Program descriptions, highlights and travel schedule, information on appraisers, and much more.

E-mail:
Antiques_Roadshow@wgbh.org

Videos:
Videos are available by calling (800) 255-9424.

 

Are You Being Served?

Distributor:
BBC Worldwide Americas
747 Third Avenue
6th/7th Floors
New York, NY 10017
BBC Web site

Are You Being Served? is not a PBS program. PBS member stations are free to purchase programs from other distributors such as the BBC, which distributes this show.
However, videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
If your question concerns your local station's broadcast of this program (such as requesting that it be added to their schedule, or shown at a different time) please contact your local station directly. Member stations' postal and e-mail addresses are listed on PBS Online at Station Finder. Please contact the BBC directly with any questions concerning the program itself.

 

Arguing the World

Producer:
WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000

Web site:
pbs.org/arguing/
Enter the minds of four of contemporary America's leading thinkers -- Daniel Bell, Nathan Glazer, Irving Kristol and Irving Howe -- with this revealing companion site. Read essays written by historians about these intellectuals, view photos and video clips, participate in discussion forums and take an interactive quiz about 20th century political history. E-mail:
arguing@pbs.org

Videos:
Videos are available by contacting:
First Run Features
153 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-0600

 

Arthur

Producer:
WGBH
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-2000

Web site:
pbskids.org/arthur/
Descriptions of all your favorite characters, games, coloring pages, listing of Arthur events nationwide, parent and teacher information, and more.

E-mail:
arthur@wgbh.org

Videos:
ARTHUR videocassettes are available by calling WGBH at (800) 255-9424.

 

As Time Goes By

Distributor:
BBC Worldwide Americas
747 Third Avenue
6th/7th Floors
New York, NY 10017

BBC Web site

As Time Goes By is not a PBS program. PBS member stations are free to purchase programs from other distributors such as the BBC, which distributes this show.
However, videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
If your question concerns your local station's broadcast of this program (such as requesting that it be added to their schedule, or shown at a different time) please contact your local station directly. Member stations' postal and e-mail addresses are listed on PBS Online at Station Finder.
Please contact the BBC directly with any questions concerning the program itself.

 

Austin City Limits

Producer:
KLRU
2504-B Whitis Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 471-4811

Web site:
pbs.org/klru/austin/

Performer biographies, games and trivia, upcoming schedules, and merchandise.

E-mail:
acl@klru.pbs.org

Videos:
Individual episodes of Austin City Limits are not available on home video. "The Best of Austin City Limits" -- country music's finest hour -- is available on CD, audiocassette and videocassette. It features 15 performances of award-winning country songs from the last 20 years. Order online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.

 

Australia: Beyond the Fatal Shore

Producer:
WNET 450 West 33rd Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 560-3000

Website:
pbs.org/australia
Journey to the land down under with this companion site that offers a wealth of information on Australia, including interactive maps, historical timelines, and interviews and multimedia essays from experts on this unique and complex nation.

E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org

Videos:
Videos are available from WNET by calling (800) 336-1917.