Why do you watch PBS?
I like watching PBS because of select cooking shows they have, along with This Old House Hour that WTTW Prime airs. I also like Nova & Nature (WTTW usually airs these shows on WTTW Prime). WTTW also has a locally produced show called, Check Please. That show has everyday people who put in reviews of their favorite restaurants. The restaurants aren't notified of who is reviewing their restaurant and cameras aren't present either. They do interview the owners of the restaurants on the type of restaurant they run. I like getting reviews from ordinary people, rather than from a food critic, who may give a bad rating to a good restaurant, or they'll give a good review to a bad restaurant. I prefer reviews from ordinary people anyday. It even allows me to learn about restaurants I have never heard of, and may want to try out. I even like watching Rick Steve's Europe. Out of all networks out there, I watch PBS the most, with ABC second, Fox third, CBS 4th, & NBC dead last.
I've heard Bill Moyers (of Moyers and Company on PBS that is) characterized as a communist propagandist and how awful it is that public money is being used to sponsor his agenda.
On the other hand there are some good shows. Liked This Old House when Bob Villa had it a long time ago. BTW are the very first ever episodes of that available in any fashion?
Several other good programs. Frontline : Inside the Meltdown, and Breaking the Bank.
Always used to watch NBR, Nightly Business Report, on a daily basis, but that has gone downhill and see it infrequently now.
Oh, and NOVA. There have been many interesting science and nature type NOVA programs.
Of regional interest only: This Week in Northern California, Mostly State politics.
On the other hand there are some good shows. Liked This Old House when Bob Villa had it a long time ago. BTW are the very first ever episodes of that available in any fashion?
Several other good programs. Frontline : Inside the Meltdown, and Breaking the Bank.
Always used to watch NBR, Nightly Business Report, on a daily basis, but that has gone downhill and see it infrequently now.
Oh, and NOVA. There have been many interesting science and nature type NOVA programs.
Of regional interest only: This Week in Northern California, Mostly State politics.
I occasionally watch 3 or 4 shows on PBS, but these are the shows that would succeed where ever they were located, like most of the rest of TV, the rest is crap.
PBS is no better no worse that commercial TV, 10% watchable, 90% crap.
Even This Ole House, is often surpassed by its commercial rivals.
Holmes on Homes, and several shows on HGTV are better.
Yes, I know Holmes is CBC produced.
PBS is no better no worse that commercial TV, 10% watchable, 90% crap.
Even This Ole House, is often surpassed by its commercial rivals.
Holmes on Homes, and several shows on HGTV are better.
Yes, I know Holmes is CBC produced.
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We get "Grand Designs" here from the UK: Grand Designs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seems somewhat similar, may be of interest to you guys. Though it focuses on unusual or extravagant homes
Seems somewhat similar, may be of interest to you guys. Though it focuses on unusual or extravagant homes
The problem with Ghost Adventures is they sure do get excited over something they've been doing for years and years. I don't know that I buy it, and I'm sick of them saying, "Dude!" It's as bad as "On to the next" on Ghost Hunters. Grant needs to come back, although I like Jason's daughter and I love the dog! We need to see more of the dog! lol
Back to PBS, I'm looking forward to the next Alfie Boe special which is gonna happen sometime this year. They filmed his April 8 concert at the Royal Albert Hall for PBS and DVD release. It might, just might, be timed with another tour of the US for Alfie. Anticipation!!
Back to PBS, I'm looking forward to the next Alfie Boe special which is gonna happen sometime this year. They filmed his April 8 concert at the Royal Albert Hall for PBS and DVD release. It might, just might, be timed with another tour of the US for Alfie. Anticipation!!