Why Do You Support THIRTEEN?

I grew up watching KQED, channel 9 in San Francisco and have been a PBS lover my whole life. When I got to NYC, Channel 13 became my go-to channel for PBS programs. From Nature … More »

WHERE DO I BEGIN… FROM SESAME STREET TO FRONTLINE THE PROGRAMS DO NOT GET ANY BETTER ANY WHERE ON THIS PLANET!!! THIRTEEN IS THE BEST, HANDS DOWN!!!!!

I’ve been a member of 13 since 1984. I’ve seen Shakespeare, Opera and Masterpiece Theater. I could always count on PBS for good TV . Bravo! Here’s to another 50. Kathleen

Where to begin? I became devoted to channel 13 when I was in high school, and remember watching performances by Cat Stevens, Leon Russell and his hippy-dippy entourage (including Emily- the inspiration for his song … More »

John Steinmetz

Memories of my children watching all of the wonderful offerings for kids on 13 are clear in my mind! Thank you for responsible, intelligent programs.

I discovered channel 13 (our channel 17) when I moved from Chicago (and watching WTTW/Channel 11) to Connecticut five years ago this Thanksgiving, and have come to enjoy watching the Britcoms on Saturday night, as … More »

I watched a fabulous George Harrison special one night. That was the night I made my first donation to Channel 13. Later I went out drinking, got drunk and crashed my car. I made it … More »

I grew up outside Chicago and channel 11 was one of my favorite programs. I loved the loved the honesty, the history, the entertainment and the variety. I became a member when I moved to … More »

What I love about THIRTEEN & PBS is the amazing diversity of programs. Most channels lock you into a specific genre or niche of shows. But PBS offers such diversity. Get this… On Sunday nights … More »