Often PBS Television comes into the sights of some Republicans for defunding. This year is no exception. Already the speeches are being made with various people holding Kermit and Big Bird puppets. TV commercials are beginning to pop up on shows on PBS. What disturbs me is why PBS. I can’t see what’s not to like.
Most people don’t give a rat’s ass about the politics of PBS, if there are any. Most people just like NOVA, Antiques Road Show, Masterpiece, and American Experience. There are numerous kids shows, some entertainment and some educational. At least 2 or 3 generations grew up on shows like Sesame Street and the Electric Company. These shows were on the airwaves. No cable was needed. Poor kids got some solid education, even if their parents didn’t have cable or if there were no satellite TV.
