Ok, I can get behind this. Content still makes it to PBS to be freely distributed, without much delay (9 months is quick for programming that isn't topical). And I'm sure this enables much more programming in line with their mission to be created. Terrifying headline. Not too shabby with context.After nine months of programming exclusively on HBO, the shows also will be available free on PBS, its home for the last 45 years.
At first I was a bit shocked, but after reading the article, it makes a lot of sense. Financial difficulties are financial difficulties and if you need help, you need help. Let's be honest. It could be a lot worse. They could have turned to Disney.
Shudder I don't even want to imagine what those changes would look like. As I read the article I liked that after a 9 month stint of exclusive broadcast, PBS is going to get the better produced episodes at a higher quantity as well. I am very wary of Sesame Street getting messed up. It's semi-sacred. Watching it with my son now is something really strange because they will re-broadcast single segments from when I was younger and I can still remember them. That's an impressionable age and Sesame Street does a very good job of cultivating young minds.
I don't watch HBO shows, but from what I understand they're respectful of creators' visions. Seeing as how so many people view Sesame Street with such fondness, it'll probably be safe from meddling. After all, I don't think any network would want to gain the reputation as "The Nutheads that ruined Sesame Street."I am very wary of Sesame Street getting messed up. It's semi-sacred.
Because when I think of kid's shows, I think HBO. Maybe they can have tie-ins to other franchises. Ernie and Bert attend their friend Robb's wedding. The Count tries a new blood substitute. Big Bird gets a temp job at a startup. Cookie monster moves to Baltimore and gets involved in the cookie trade...