New Four-Part Series, ‘Muhammad Ali,’ Premieres Sept. 19

September 13, 2021

Muhammad Ali, a new four-part documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, will air 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19-Wednesday, Sept….

Celebrate the Summer Olympics with PBS Wisconsin

July 21, 2021

The Olympic Games in Tokyo are moving full steam ahead this summer, July 23 – Aug. 8, and PBS Wisconsin…

‘Hemingway’ Premieres April 5 on PBS Wisconsin

March 22, 2021

Ernest Hemingway, considered one of the greatest American writers and among the first to live and work at the connection…

Enjoy Ken Burns’ Country Music with a Wisconsin twist

September 15, 2019

After many months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to share Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns with Wisconsin Public Television…

My Favorite Things: Erik Ernst

December 31, 2017

As 2017 winds to a close, we’re looking back on some of our favorite memories of the year. From favorite…

The Next Base: “Jackie Robinson” by Ken Burns

April 15, 2016

In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, we want to take another look at the new Ken Burns documentary about the life…

New Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

April 9, 2016

Ken Burns’ newest documentary, Jackie Robinson, goes way beyond baseball and can turn anyone (even yours truly) into a fan….

The Best of Public Television on WPT

August 6, 2015

As we enter our August membership drive, Wisconsin Public Television is excited to have some of the best in drama,…