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Little-known Muppet Takes Center Stage: Q&A With Murray Monster, Rising Star of Sesame Street

Joshua Kors | Posted 01.31.2012

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Joshua Kors

Murray Monster may not be as famous as his amphibious and porcine companions, but he is a key reason why his TV show, Sesame Street, is still thriving deep into its 42nd season.

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PBS Going Hyperlocal -- Look Out Sesame Street

Rick Robinson | Posted 08.08.2011

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Rick Robinson

PBS wants to bring culture to the neighborhood; to share among others. To be local while not being hyper. To cooperate.

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NPR Gets Some Good News

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 06.14.2011

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NEW YORK — Despite efforts to strip government funding for public broadcasting, PBS chief Paula Kerger said the federal budget deal retains most...

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To all who Wish to Cut Funding to PBS, NPR and the NEA: Please Consider Your Children

Jennifer Edwards | Posted 06.08.2011

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Jennifer Edwards

For those who would cut funding to the arts through eliminating NPR, PBS, and the NEA, I urge you to think not about the programs that you do not like and instead think of your childhoods, your kids, and grand kids.

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Zeroing Out Public Broadcasting Does Not Add up

Paula Kerger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paula Kerger

To disregard the immense value of public broadcasting at this decisive moment in our history would be an object lesson in "penny wise and pound foolish."

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PBS Chief: Public TV Funding Faring Much Better Under Obama

AP | LYNN ELBER | Posted 05.25.2011

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PASADENA, Calif. — PBS chief Paula Kerger (KUR'-gur) says budget numbers tell the tale of how public TV is faring under the Obama administration...

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