THIRTEEN celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. Viewers across the Tri State area built THIRTEEN’s legacy of trustworthy, thought-provoking and engaging programs – Masterpiece, Nature, American Masters, Great Performances, PBS NewsHour, Sesame Street and many others. THIRTEEN and PBS are committed to making these important programs available to all, regardless of means. To continue this legacy for the next generation, we’ve set a goal to recruit 50,000 new Members from our community. Will you help us? If you are already a supporter, we thank you. If you are not yet a supporter, please donate today in any amount. Thanks for watching!
Pioneers of THIRTEEN: The ’70’s – Bold and Fearless
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Award-winning actress Meryl Streep narrates this exploration of the second decade of THIRTEEN’s history, one that bravely defined public television through creative experimentation and political controversy. The flagship PBS station continued to shape what public television could and should be, and creating groundbreaking programs. Watch the full documentary.
THIRTEEN VIDEO VAULT Sample 50 Years of Ground-Breaking Programming
Why Do You Support THIRTEEN?
I was born in Nicaragua in the 70s and have memories of watching the Latin American version of Sesame Street there, learning my letters. When we came to the United States, my parents were so …
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I am happy to take advantage of the Newman’s Own matching grant to donate to 13 – especially for the Newshour – the only news I care to watch!!! (now, can you find some other … More »
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It has been my experience that the most meaningful programming – programs which have truly touched my life – have been found on PBS. If I remember correctly, it all started with the appearance and … More »
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We turned 50 the same year ! I thought your ads of looking good were for me LOVED ZOOM as a child and loved the workbook that went with the show, 13 kept a lonely … More »
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Downton Abbey is just abolutely marvelous. I don’t feel like I am watching a performance; I feel like I am part of the family. I have never felt this way about any production
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Growing up, we had so many things from Thirteen (umbrellas, tote bags, and a Sesame Street monster record), because my parents were ardent supporters. When I had my daughter 13 years ago, I knew that … More »
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Programs like Bill Moyers, Frontline and the Newshour to name a few. I like the practice of freedom of ideas. High brow and low brow stuff. There is room for everybody!
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Ive been watching 13 since I was a child. Its thought provoking, challenging, and wonderfully entertaining all in one place. Much time has passed, nothing has changed. My thanks to everyone there achieving this over … More »
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DOWNTON ABBEY, STEVEN SONDHEIM BIRTHDAY
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Birdie Wishes THIRTEEN a Happy 50th!
The GreeNYC Mascot wishes THIRTEEN a Happy 50th
Birdie chats with Nature Executive Producer Fred Kaufman about starring in an upcoming film, and all the great programming that THIRTEEN has produced over the past 50 years. More »
THIRTEEN at 50: Paley Center Panel
The GreeNYC Mascot wishes THIRTEEN a Happy 50th
Dick Cavett leads a panel discussion with dancer and choreographer Judith Jameson, journalist Robert MacNeil, and soprano Renée Fleming on THIRTEEN's beginnings and the significance of public media. More »
The Knights Celebrate THIRTEEN
An Orchestra in Motion
Check out this video documenting The Knights' day of performing music around the city to commemorate THIRTEEN's 50th Anniversary! More »
THIRTEEN eCards from The New Yorker Collection
An Orchestra in Motion
Share a smile with your friends and family! Send a free eCard featuring a classic New Yorker cartoon about your favorite PBS station. More »
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