[50sDad]

Those that make a profit off of the merchandising from the programs ought to be kicking back at least 25% of the profits.

Maybe that's how they play in the corporate world, young man, but here at PBS we don't HAVE to do anything so vulger as "make money!" We produce art, we have a sacred trust for the children!

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[MKM1960]

Agreed about Sesame Street and not seeing that gravy train. Correcting my error it is CTV-Childrens Television Workshop. Nickelodeon was the only other option for educational Children's programing until expanded cable hit the country. Nick had their priorities straight from the beginning and marketed products under their own logo. PBS reminds me of a little old lady with a fading trust fund, they just don't understand that Daddy's(for PBS substitute gubermint) money just isn't going to last. About the only thing I watch on PBS anymore is Red Green and Antiques Roadshow. Oh well.

[MKM1960]

I forgot to tell you in my response above that I am female and I absolutely love Steve Smith(Red Green). Since I was born 1960 I have been nursing a life long grudge against Gloria Steinem et al. Some of us actually enjoyed catering to men and putting high heels and a shirtwaist dress to wax the kitchen floor. LOL