What is the relationship between PBS and program producers?
PBS is a distributor of TV programming. PBS typically acquires programs for a limited time period for broadcast on public television stations nationwide. Programming comes from a variety of sources: member public television stations, independent producers, and domestic and international distributors. Generally, the programs are not produced or owned by PBS itself. However, PBS can and does negotiate with program producers to acquire the best educational rights possible, often making extended educational off-air recording rights a condition of program acceptance.
