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Mr.Bee

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Fri Jun 26, 2026, 11:21 AM Jun 26

PBS Is Good For You! [View all]

PBS has the best truthful news from around the world, BBC, DW(Germany), France 24, NHK Newsline(Japanese public broadcaster NHK), and of course DemocracyNOW! with Amy Goodman.
It allows you to get a perspective of what the world sees of us rather than inside the confines of corporate commercial US TV.
It gives you a broader perspective without advertiser interruption.
Need your cooking shows?
PBS has some of the best cooking shows, makes me hungry!
What about dramas?
Great British dramas and mysteries without commercial interruption. (They will let you know who's sponsoring at the beginning and end of each show, but they do not push the 'buy this right now' I see trying to get through my local news).
British dramas? History will show some of Americas best-loved dramas and sitcoms originated in Britain!
My PBS just started a replay of Downton Abbey. I had never seen it. Now I see what everyone was raving about years ago!
Star Wars was produced in Britain! Need I say more??
Music Programming?
Austin City Limits for one, plus a myriad of other music shows like Bluegrass Underground, Song of the Mountains, and others.
Historical Programs?
Are you really sure what's in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights? the Declaration of Independence? The Civil War?
Travel Shows?
Who could forget Rick Steeves, who will give you an inside look at why and how European nations are so prosperous while taking care of their citizens! But he's only one, there's also Samantha Brown, Joseph Rosendo, Baratunde Thurston, many different travel guides produced in many different countries. Too poor to travel? With DTV now you can.
Everybody is so upset with CBS60 minutes.
Have you ever seen FRONTLINE?? Absolutely the best in TV news journalism.
I have weaned myself off commercial TV. You should to, for your sanity.
So cut your cable. Tune in to PBS. You'll save a bunch of money and you too will see why the right is trying to squelch it!
A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy.

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PBS Is Good For You! [View all] Mr.Bee Jun 26 OP
I agree PatSeg Jun 26 #1
Love this SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 26 #2
love PBS hookaleft Jun 26 #3
Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of allegorical oracle Jun 26 #4
On PBS Mr.Bee Jun 26 #7
"Didn't know" about the Jan 6 attack on American democracy?? Yikes. Beartracks Jun 26 #37
Suspicions confirmed.... nt allegorical oracle Jun 27 #47
Folks, I'm Not a Rich Man Mr.Bee Jun 26 #5
Passport is Amazing SheLiberal Jun 26 #6
I don't know Mr.Bee Jun 26 #8
Passport allows you deRien Jun 26 #19
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone. GoCubsGo Jun 26 #13
And MotorWeek, with John Davis! flvegan Jun 26 #9
PBS YouTube is amazing and very accessable haele Jun 26 #10
PBS is great! ananda Jun 26 #11
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law. summer_in_TX Jun 27 #38
Have watched PBS since I was child Figarosmom Jun 26 #12
"A well informed public is the foundation of a healthy democracy." GiqueCee Jun 26 #14
PBS isn't part of the Idiocracy media mdbl Jun 26 #15
AGREE. I donate several times per year and am a Passport member. CousinIT Jun 26 #16
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv h2ebits Jun 26 #17
Watch Heull Howser to find out all the great things to do in California DBoon Jun 26 #18
What do you have against the Antiques Roadshow? BaronChocula Jun 26 #20
Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now. Texin Jun 26 #21
Me Too Mr.Bee Jun 26 #23
I've been a sustaining member.... SergeStorms Jun 26 #22
Okay, we have to get the word out to those NON-Viewers! Mr.Bee Jun 26 #24
Just about everyone.... SergeStorms Jun 26 #28
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on allegorical oracle Jun 26 #34
He definitely..... SergeStorms Jun 27 #50
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something. summer_in_TX Jun 27 #39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after KPN Jun 26 #25
I love PBS! SamuelAdams Jun 26 #26
Yes! Yes! Yes! Mr.Bee Jun 26 #27
I began donating to PBS when I was in my early teens synni Jun 26 #29
One of my favorite things about PBS catchnrelease Jun 26 #30
The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey." summer_in_TX Jun 27 #42
Wolf Hall Sedona Jun 26 #31
That series was fantastic.... nt allegorical oracle Jun 26 #35
I'm currently streaming the British series Patience on PBS app. It's excellent. MLAA Jun 26 #32
Patience is a good one. murielm99 Jun 27 #43
If you can handle sub titles/captions catchnrelease Jun 27 #44
Thanks! Will do. MLAA Jun 27 #49
NPR too. tho i have to go online too delete preznit asshat. pansypoo53219 Jun 26 #33
yes, BUT 4bonhoffer Jun 26 #36
Fuck the GQP for defunding it. Karasu Jun 27 #40
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism, summer_in_TX Jun 27 #41
I regularly watch PBS for all thing especially their liove coverage of political stuff. Historic NY Jun 27 #45
GET THE WORD OUT! Mr.Bee Jun 27 #46
K&R spanone Jun 27 #48
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