HOUSTON – (February 7, 2020) – Houston Public Media announced today that it is now streaming live on YouTube TV. Dedicated live channels for Houston Public Media and PBS KIDS, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers, expanding PBS’ digital footprint and offering viewers additional ways to stream PBS content. To access the full line-up available in greater Houston, you can visit the YouTube TV live guide or the PBS schedule here.
“PBS is committed to making trusted content available to all households across as many platforms as possible,” said Ira Rubenstein, chief digital and marketing officer at PBS. “We are pleased that YouTube TV recognizes public television’s unique structure and worked with us to provide our viewers with more ways to watch the programs that they love through their local PBS station.”
YouTube TV represents Houston Public Media’s first local livestreaming partnership and includes episodes and on-demand content from locally produced shows and PBS favorites, including American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Great Performances, Masterpiece, Nature and more.
“Houston Public Media belongs to everyone, and this landmark announcement builds on our commitment to be a place for life-learning and exploration for audiences of all ages,” said Lisa Trapani Shumate, general manager of Houston Public Media.
PBS stations across the country reach more children ages 2-8 and more children in low-income homes than any other children’s TV network, making local public media stations powerful education partners. The accompanying PBS KIDS 24/7 channel extends the organization’s mission of helping prepare children for success in school and life through trusted, educational media, available anytime and anywhere. Users can access favorite series, such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Molly of Denali, Odd Squad, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, Wild Kratts and Sesame Street.
In addition to YouTube TV, Houston Public Media content is available on PBS.org and PBSKIDS.org, as well as the PBS Video app, PBS KIDS Video app and Passport.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Houston Public Media)
