Paula Kerger, PBS CEO and President, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss PBS turns 50 on October 4th.
On October 4, 1970, PBS went to air with its very first broadcast ever of The French Chef with Julia Child.
PBS has focused on fulfilling its mission of providing non-commercial television to strengthening communities, educate and entertain audiences across the United States.
PBS and its more than 330 member stations reach more than 120 million people through television and 26 million people online.
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