Public Broadcasting -- big disappointment
#1
So -- I read on another thread that Public Broadcasting (OPB) here has a new show -- Georgia Bonesteel's handquilting. I went to the web site and it's not there. Quilt in a Day is on the schedule for today at 8:30!!!! Well, it was 8:45 so I changed the tv over.....a children's show is on!!! Went back to the schedule and --- yes, it's scheduled, too!!!! When I visited daughter in Washington I discovered they had FIVE quilt shows on Saturday mornings!!! WOW! Some I'd never seen before!!!
I've written to OPB and told them how disappointed I am -- and encouraging them to put shows on -- that this is a THRIVING business!!!! I'm encouraging all Oregon quilters to write to OPB and see if we can change their attitude!!!
Just had to vent.......... :-D
I've written to OPB and told them how disappointed I am -- and encouraging them to put shows on -- that this is a THRIVING business!!!! I'm encouraging all Oregon quilters to write to OPB and see if we can change their attitude!!!
Just had to vent.......... :-D
#2
We should do this for all the public broadcasting stations in each state. I think if enough of us wrote we might make a difference. We sometimes get Sewing with Nancy (but it's not always quilting) and sometimes get Fons and Porter but we don't get them consistently. Sometimes they'll be on and sometimes not.
#3
Hi Dee,
The only 2 craft/quilting shows I get now are Fons and Porter and Sewing with Nancy, and those are mostly repeats. They must have recently taken off Quilting Arts. DIY channel used to lots of craft/art shows on but those disappeared a few years ago for home remodeling shows. I know we are spending big buckos so can't understand why they are removing them. :thumbup:
The only 2 craft/quilting shows I get now are Fons and Porter and Sewing with Nancy, and those are mostly repeats. They must have recently taken off Quilting Arts. DIY channel used to lots of craft/art shows on but those disappeared a few years ago for home remodeling shows. I know we are spending big buckos so can't understand why they are removing them. :thumbup:
#5
Originally Posted by karenpatrick
We should do this for all the public broadcasting stations in each state. I think if enough of us wrote we might make a difference. We sometimes get Sewing with Nancy (but it's not always quilting) and sometimes get Fons and Porter but we don't get them consistently. Sometimes they'll be on and sometimes not.
Ours also has some BBC shows which I liked 5 yrs ago (the first time I watched them) but they're still re-showing them. Come on....try a different program once in a while!
#6
Originally Posted by amandasgramma
So -- I read on another thread that Public Broadcasting (OPB) here has a new show -- Georgia Bonesteel's handquilting. I went to the web site and it's not there. Quilt in a Day is on the schedule for today at 8:30!!!! Well, it was 8:45 so I changed the tv over.....a children's show is on!!! Went back to the schedule and --- yes, it's scheduled, too!!!! When I visited daughter in Washington I discovered they had FIVE quilt shows on Saturday mornings!!! WOW! Some I'd never seen before!!!
I've written to OPB and told them how disappointed I am -- and encouraging them to put shows on -- that this is a THRIVING business!!!! I'm encouraging all Oregon quilters to write to OPB and see if we can change their attitude!!!
Just had to vent.......... :-D
I've written to OPB and told them how disappointed I am -- and encouraging them to put shows on -- that this is a THRIVING business!!!! I'm encouraging all Oregon quilters to write to OPB and see if we can change their attitude!!!
Just had to vent.......... :-D
John
#7
Your most logical approach is to contact the PBS station that serves your specific area.
Also, consult your local tv listings to find out what's on in your specific area.
If there are mistakes in those listings, just call or email the station to let them know.
Each station is going to base is programming decisions on perceived interest in the area served. Cost also has a great deal to do with it. Many of the programs broadcast are paid for by corporate and private donations.
if you want quilting shows on your local PBS channel, start a good natured campaign. Get local quilters to send them requests. They will need money to buy the programming, so be prepared to help them with fundraising.
Also, consult your local tv listings to find out what's on in your specific area.
If there are mistakes in those listings, just call or email the station to let them know.
Each station is going to base is programming decisions on perceived interest in the area served. Cost also has a great deal to do with it. Many of the programs broadcast are paid for by corporate and private donations.
if you want quilting shows on your local PBS channel, start a good natured campaign. Get local quilters to send them requests. They will need money to buy the programming, so be prepared to help them with fundraising.
#8
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Northern WA gets there quilt shows through WGBH in Boston, MA, if that helps any of you. I lived there for a few years, and I miss having quilty/sewing shows from 8:30 to 1 pm every Saturday.
#9
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Your most logical approach is to contact the PBS station that serves your specific area.
Also, consult your local tv listings to find out what's on in your specific area.
If there are mistakes in those listings, just call or email the station to let them know.
Each station is going to base is programming decisions on perceived interest in the area served. Cost also has a great deal to do with it. Many of the programs broadcast are paid for by corporate and private donations.
if you want quilting shows on your local PBS channel, start a good natured campaign. Get local quilters to send them requests. They will need money to buy the programming, so be prepared to help them with fundraising.
Also, consult your local tv listings to find out what's on in your specific area.
If there are mistakes in those listings, just call or email the station to let them know.
Each station is going to base is programming decisions on perceived interest in the area served. Cost also has a great deal to do with it. Many of the programs broadcast are paid for by corporate and private donations.
if you want quilting shows on your local PBS channel, start a good natured campaign. Get local quilters to send them requests. They will need money to buy the programming, so be prepared to help them with fundraising.
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