Why Do You Support THIRTEEN?

Thank you so much for the wonderful programs. This, WLIW and NJTV ( which repeats your programs are the only channels we watch at my house. Thank you again. Carol Yankay

Because in a world that appears increasingly more chaotic and unstable, THIRTEEN provides a reassurance that there are possibilities for a better future. This glimmer of hope is based on the history that all peoples … More »

Programming like Bill Moyers & Co! – boy do we Americans NEED perspectives like his – and Downton Abbey for excellent entertainment – which however tho’ it’s been sensitive about homosexuality still cast the gay … More »

Growing up our parents didn’t encourage much TV ,Academics were a priority,but PBS was highly encouraged by our parents.Great Performances & Nature were our family favorites.We love 13.

I remember when 13 debuted when I was a very young teen. I was fascinated by this very interesting and accessible new kind of TV experience. At 63, I feel the same way.

From the time my daughter was born I have been an ardent viewer of PBS. My daughter and the two small children I babysat love to watch Mr. Rogers. They would sit there mesmerize. It … More »

I forgot how many programs I watched on Thirteen as a teenager. I watched the documentary about the 70s and I used to watch many of the music programs specifically because you could see an … More »

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 … More »

Why I love THIRTEEN? That must be a trick question to ask anyone. THIRTEEN has been in my life for as long as I can rememeber. I am 40 yrs old and have been watching … More »

I support 13 because the programs do not rely on advertisers whose propensity is to sponsor negative and violent entertainment for their ratings. I find the choice of this brutal agenda by the commercial networks … More »