PBS
American public television network / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with its kids brands, PBS Kids, or PBS Kids Go!
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American public broadcaster and non-commercial, free-to-air television network based in Crystal City, Virginia. PBS is a publicly funded nonprofit organization and the most prominent provider of educational programs to public television stations in the United States.
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Branding | PBS |
Country | United States |
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Founded | November 3, 1969 (54 years ago) (1969-11-03) |
Headquarters | Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Owner | PBS's member public television stations |
Parent | Entertainment One |
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Launch date | October 5, 1970 (53 years ago) (1970-10-05) |
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Affiliates | List of member stations |
Official website | www |
Replaced | National Educational Television (1952–1970) |
Subsidiary | National Datacast |
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