FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are interstitial programs?

Interstitial programs are “short form” editorials that are two to five minutes in length and are used to bridge the gap between longer Public Television programs. They air independently as standalone segments.

2. Are these interstitial programs created by our studio affiliated with any network?

No. Our production studio and programs are independently created and not affiliated with any particular network.

3. Does our programming or production studio have any affiliation with programs produced by PBS, or other independent organizations?

There is a typical misunderstanding that PBS and Public Television are one and the same. PBS and Public Television are not one and the same and our series is not associated with PBS. The producers and studio are not associated with, distribute programming for, review underwriting for or otherwise have any business relationship with PBS (or any other entity program provider such as APT or NETA).

4. How are the segments hosted by Mr. Hugh Downs distributed to individual Public Television stations?

Our programming department deals directly with the individual Public TV stations as a pre-approved content provider through American Artists. American Artists is a distributor of educational programs for Public TV and has been distributing programs to all of Public TV for over 42 years.

5. What is Public TV?

Public TV is made up of 355 individual, non-commercial television stations across the United States that deliver family-safe TV.

6. Is PBS, NETA, and APT the same as saying "Public TV"?

The Public Broadcasting Service, the National Education Telecommunications Association and American Public Television are agencies that offer membership and programming to individual stations. Member stations are ultimately responsible for their own schedules and programs complying with all applicable federal statutes and regulations.

6. Are PBS, NETA or APT production houses?

No. APT Worldwide licenses programming and has successfully sold programming to major television outlets in Great Britain, RAISAT in Italy and Alliance/Atlantis in Canada and the US. The National Programming Service (NPS) is the major package of programs that PBS distributes to its member stations. Programs distributed on the NPS are produced by independent producers and sources around the world. PBS does not produce programs. NETA provides public broadcasting with valued business leadership and professional development, to foster the exchange of information and knowledge. PBS, NETA and APT are not networks. They provide programming and related services to noncommercial stations.