Dick Van Dyke’s love of physical comedy was incorporated into Rob Petrie’s “awkward, bumbling man” persona. “Starring Dick Van Dyke” premieres Friday, December 12!

Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story, and how, by examining that story, Americans can have a dynamic conversation about what America means today.

As a Chicago girl….can confirm this place is all sorts of crazy…and cool. Once a popular getaway for Chicago’s rich and famous, this Wisconsin resort area is also the birthplace of astrophysics and "Dungeons & Dragons." (From Next Avenue)

Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt discuss how the story of The American Revolution documentary came together. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.

Thank you to everyone who supported PBS this past couple of months. Thank you to those who liked, commented on, and shared our messages. Thank you to those who sent thoughtful, kind & supportive messages to us. Thank you to those who contacted your Senators and Representatives.

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Exciting news! Check out our official Retro PBS merch collection. Show your support for public broadcasting with our range of products.

PBS employees paid a visit to the TODAY show. Like Al said, everybody loves PBS. Help keep PBS funded by visiting https://t.co/DkWIg0QsLH to easily contact your senators.

🎶 A single mom who works two jobs, who loves PBS and never stops. 🎶 With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter (and your visit to  https://t.co/3Nb6Gqe7wA) ... PBS will be a survivor. Thanks to @reba for this important message.

Bradley Cooper's experience helping his father inspired his role as executive producer of the @PBS documentary film "Caregiving." (From Next Avenue)

Now it’s our job to speak up and make sure the Senate hears us: clawing back support from local stations would leave communities less safe, children less prepared for school, and all of us less connected. We won’t let that happen.

For those about to count....we salute you! Be like Jack Black, let us know what @pbs taught you.

Alva Smith Vanderbilt married into one of the country’s wealthiest families—and she was determined to make them the top of New York society. Stream THE GILDED AGE on YouTube and the PBS app.

Actually, 2 million of you emailed your representatives. The fight is not over though, contact your senators to urge them to save PBS 💙

Scientists observed that some of the orange-striped fish shrank their bodies during a heat wave off the coast of Papa New Guinea. Fish that slimmed were more likely to survive.

Most Americans stand with public media. A Pew Research Center poll found they’re nearly twice as likely to support federal funding as oppose it. Tomorrow, the House is voting on a package that would severely cut it. Act now at https://t.co/3Nb6Gqe7wA.

If public media has ever made a difference in your life, join us in the fight to save it. Americans across the country depend on it. https://t.co/3Nb6Gqe7wA

In the last week, more than a million people have called, emailed, or texted their members of Congress about PBS. Visit https://t.co/4kbzYDuU6I to show your support.

N is for @netflix! Sesame Street is getting a new neighbor!🍪💛💚