Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nat Johnson: My Early Radio Days

Nat Johnson at WBCN

I aired, for the first time in America, a stereo broadcast of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Listeners were astounded – and generally seemed quite captivated. | Read more.

In: 1970s, Essays | , , , , ,

‘Downton Abbey’ and How PBS Got Cool

Downton Abbey

From the Daily Beast: Masterpiece’s Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning hit, Downton Abbey, has catapulted the public-television broadcaster with the stodgy reputation to the cool kids’ table. | Read more.

In: Downton Abbey, Masterpiece Theater

Sightings: Jean Shepherd on the Charles

Jean Shepherd

From Dan Beach: Here is Jean Shepherd on the dock behind the Museum of Science for his first TV show with Fred Barzyk in 1961. | Read more.

In: 1960s, Images, Sightings

Mark Steele: Editing WGBH

Mark Steele

We finished most of the shows that aired on PBS: This Old House, The Victory Garden, Masterpiece Theatre, FRONTLINE, Mystery, NOVA, Evening at Pops, Championship Ballroom Dancing,and An Evening of Championship Skating to name a few. | Read more.

In: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

On ‘Downton Abbey,’ downward mobility in period garb

Downton Abbey

From the Boston Globe: Part of Downton Abbey’s appeal is the smugness of hindsight. Just like “Mad Men” helps us think, “At least we’re not that sexist,” “Downton” lets us congratulate ourselves about American social mobility. | Read more.

In: Masterpiece Theater, WGBH 2
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