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The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is a non-profit public broadcasting television service with 349 member TV stations in the United States. PBS headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia. PBS was founded in 1969, at which time it took over many of the functions of its predecessor, National Educational Television (NET). PBS commenced broadcasting in October 1970. More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Audience:
Very large audience (1M or more) (English)
Scope:
National
Political Viewpoint:
Neutral viewpoint
Research
Related Publications:
Charlie Rose, P.O.V., Bill Moyers Journal, Frontline, NOW on PBS, Worldfocus
Location:
Public Broadcasting Service, 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA, 22202, US
Editorial
Edited By:
Ezra Fox
Last Edit:
Aug 8, 2006 - 8:38 PM PDT
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Top Authors:
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