What happened KCET 28?
As an independent public television station KCET station management cited unsolvable financial and programming disputes among its major reasons for leaving PBS. After channel 28 left PBS, KOCE-TV replaced KCET as the area’s primary PBS station.
Is KCET part of PBS?
All members of PBS SoCal and KCET are now members of PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Your contribution supports both PBS and locally-produced programming from KCET.
Who owns PBS SoCal?
Public Media Group of Southern California
PBS SoCal is a donor-supported community institution that is a part of Public Media Group of Southern California, the flagship PBS station for 19 million diverse people across California formed by the merger of PBS SoCal and KCETLink Media Group.
Are KCET and KOCE the same?
After clawing for seven years over the same turf, Southern California’s two large public television stations — KCET and KOCE — are merging to become a stronger voice in local broadcasting. Orange County’s KOCE-TV picked up the PBS affiliation and its award-winning programming and branded itself as PBS SoCal.
How can I watch PBS in Southern California?
You can now stream PBS SoCal live for free right here or using the free PBS App..
What is KCET passport?
What is PBS Passport? PBS Passport is one of the benefits you receive when you support PBS SoCal | KCET by giving $5/month or $60/year or more. You can stream them on our Shows page, on the PBS app on your phone or tablet or on the PBS channel on your Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and some smart TVs.
Did PBS SoCal and KCET merge?
Public Media Group of Southern California’s digital advancements for the future also include merging PBS SoCal, KCET, and LinkTV Master Control into one streamlined operation.
Is PBS free?
PBS General Audience content continues to be available through member station broadcast services, on member station sites, at pbs.org/video, and through the PBS Video app, available free of charge for iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, and Apple TV.
What kind of TV station is KCET channel 28?
KCET, channel 28, is a non-commercial educational, independent television station located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When did KCET start broadcasting in Los Angeles?
KCET was the second attempt at establishing an educational station in the Los Angeles area: KTHE, operated by the University of Southern California, had previously broadcast on channel 28, beginning on September 22, 1953.
Where can I find KCET over the air?
Over the air, KCET is available on channel 28.1. Cable and satellite subscribers can use the channel finder below to see where KCET is available, searching by zip code. On-air, online and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California.
Where are the KCET Studios in Burbank CA?
The station is owned by KCETLink. KCET maintains studios located at The Pointe (on West Alameda Avenue and Bob Hope Drive, between The Burbank Studios and Walt Disney Studios complexes) in Burbank, and its transmitter is located atop Mount Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains (north of Sierra Madre).