Feeling a little déjà vu? You’re not wrong. It’s King Friday XIII’s 2nd birthday this year.
Every Friday the 13th is His Majesty’s special day. He was given his name & birthday to help transform a day some see as unlucky into one worth celebrating. We’re especially lucky to honor him 3x this year.
‘PBS Kids Across America’ Launches May 1 with New Specials, Shorts and Series
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Did You Know? PBS KIDS...
• Content was streamed 3.7 Billion times last season.
• Apps have been downloaded 147 Million times since launch.
• Games were played 935 Million times on pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Games App last season.
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: The Hummingbird Effect
Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, monkeys, tapirs, quetzals, and more.
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SUNDAY NIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: The Making of the American Revolution
A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.
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This Week's Edition of ON THE CALENDAR...
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany, featuring superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Jon Batiste & more.
Stream for free at www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/a...
The U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Iran that began on Feb. 28 has sparked widening conflict across the Middle East as Iran and its proxies retaliate. These five documentaries (and one podcast episode) help explain the backstory.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: TONIGHT at 10pm
FRONTLINE: Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran
Examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians & Netanyahu’s difficult relations with the U.S.
Stream online for free www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...
What are the roots of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, and what happens next? On this new episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch podcast, filmmakers James Jacoby and Sebastian Walker, who are updating their recent documentaries on Iran, discuss the dramatic escalation of the conflict and its implications.
TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
The reinvention of "Riverdance" immerses viewers into the energy and passion of Irish music and dance.
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Did You Know? Each Month, PBS...
• Reaches 31 Million adults on linear primetime television
• Has nearly 17 MIllion users on PBS-owned streaming platforms
• Is watched by 60 Million viewers on YouTube
• Receives nearly 63 Million impressions on social media
TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World
A tribute concert filmed at Italy’s Arena di Verona, to celebrate what would have been the acclaimed tenor’s 90th birthday. Featuring Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras & trio Il Volo.
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Coming March 22nd on SOPBS: A New Season of CALL THE MIDWIFE.
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: The Making of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt & their team to learn about the production. The program includes series clips & visits stops on the film’s cross-country tour
Learn more at www.pbs.org/show/the-mak...
This March, SOPBS has great new dramas that you'll treasure.
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On March 3, 1974, the first episode of NOVA premiered.
Since then, we've enjoyed over half a century of scientific adventures with viewers like you.
Here's to sharing more incredible discoveries!
TONIGHT at 9:30 on SOPBS: Tommy Emmanuel CGP, Live at the Sydney Opera House
SOPBS Members who contribute at certain levels can choose tickets to Tommy's performance in Grants Pass in April 2026. Make your contribution online at donate.sopbs.org/sopbs/donate
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval. https://to.pbs.org/4l5hYPR
Today we remember Fred Rogers, & a life devoted to kindness, compassion, & care for children. Though he passed 23 years ago on Feb 27, 2003, his lessons continue to guide & comfort us every day.
Fred McFeely Rogers: Mar 20, 1928 - Feb 27, 2003
Photo: Lynn Johnson Collection, Ohio Univ Libraries.
PBS offers an array of exciting, informative podcasts — featuring stories focused on news, health, the arts, and more.
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Every parent should listen to the latest Big Little Feelings podcast with PBS KIDS Senior VP and GM Sara DeWitt.
Co-host Kristin Gallant: "It made me feel even stronger that we need to protect PBS KIDS at all costs."
Listen at podfollow.com/after-bedtim...
You’re loving the NEW PBS KIDS show Phoebe & Jay, and we love to see it.
COMING MARCH 20th on SOPBS...
TONIGHT at 8 on SOPBS: Nature: Parenthood: Jungles
Animal parents become masters of their environment in order to raise their young in the complex jungle; an orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living; a crab creates the perfect home for her crablets.
Exciting news from Darrowby...
We're delighted to share that production has started on Season 7 of All Creatures Great & Small! 🐮 🐶 🐱
TONIGHT at 9 on SOPBS: American Experience: American Coup: Wilmington 1898
The race massacre and insurrection that occurred in Wilmington, NC in 1898, which saw the murder of dozens of Black residents.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: TONIGHT at 6pm
PBS News will provide live coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress tonight.
The live coverage will include the president’s speech, the Democratic response, and analysis from the PBS News team.
Misplace your copy of the SOPBS SPOTLIGHT Member Magazine?
Want to plan your viewing schedule for the next month?
Can't think of the name of that powerful documentary last week?
Check out the archive going back to 2016 of SPOTLIGHT.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in federal court to defend Instagram against allegations that it was deliberately designed to be addictive to children and teens. It's the first time he's testifying about child safety before a jury. YouTube is also in the lawsuit.
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