THE MEN OF MYSTERY!
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Friday, May 4th 2012 at 14:21
At long last, it’s May! In my house (and office) that means one thing: the new Sherlock series will be on the telly! To honor the long awaited broadcasts, we created a Men of Mystery series. Yes, friends, Sundays and Thursdays @ 8pm I will be on the couch watching PBS HD 6. The Game is ON.
Read MoreABBEY ADDICTS OR DOWNTON DIVAS?
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Friday, January 6th 2012 at 14:26
Never before have so many staffers and viewers of AZPM been antsy for a premiere. Thank goodness for the encore of Downton Abbey's first season--our collective memories are refreshed just in time for the new season. We have seven Sundays of period drama bliss ahead of us. Downton Abbey's new season has come. The wait is OVER!
Read MoreIT'S NOT JUST DICKENS! MY HOLIDAY PROGRAM GUIDE
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Wednesday, December 7th 2011 at 17:54
The holidays aren't just about food and family but also new and classic memorable films and TV shows! PBS HD Ch. 6 and Ready TV have a plethora of cool classics and new programs to love. Check out my holiday program guide!
Read MoreI FOUND ELVIS @ A CONFERENCE
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Wednesday, November 23rd 2011 at 11:51
I gave myself four goals in on my last business trip of 2011. None involved BBQ, but it was impossible to stay away from it. Here is my brief report from the APT Conference in the town with a lot of nicknames!
Read MoreYOUR FAVORITE NEW SHOW
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Friday, October 7th 2011 at 18:14
I'm on the hunt for new programs for Arizona Public Media and the season of screening has begun. The fall seasons are underway, and I attend a few conferences in search of new shows that you will (hopefully) love.
Read MoreSATURDAY NIGHT BRITCOMS
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Tuesday, July 26th 2011 at 12:02
A big debate has brewed amongst our viewers. Emails, calls, Facebook postings...our new summer lineup has caused quite a reaction. Some of it great, some of it fantastic and some are NOT filled with the love! All feedback is great for this programmer! Keep it coming!
Read MoreTHE SUMMER OF INTRIGUE HAS BEGUN!
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Tuesday, June 21st 2011 at 16:35
A long list of detectives are coming your way this summer! We are calling the Summer of '11, the Summer of Intrigue (said in accent a la Poirot)!
Read MoreSUMMER SCHEDULE LINEUP
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Friday, June 3rd 2011 at 16:38
We say goodbye to Glenbogle on Saturday nights as Monarch of the Glen goes on hiatus! New shows coming this summer to PBS HD Ch.6! Check out the new lineup!
Read MoreTHE ROYAL WEDDING
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Thursday, April 28th 2011 at 17:37
An estimated 2 billion people around the world are expected to watch live as England's HRH Prince William marries commoner Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. AZPM's PBS-HD will broadcast the wedding LIVE at midnight! Yes, midnight.
Read MoreSATURDAY AFTERNOON WITH GREAT PERFORMANCES
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Monday, April 4th 2011 at 11:44
Currently in its 38 season, Great Performances (along with its sub-series GREAT PERFORMANCES@The Met and DANCE IN AMERICA) has WOWed us all. It is the ONLY continuing primetime performance showcase on American television. Saturdays at 3 PM, PBS HD Ch. 6 will be bringing you shows "from the vaults" and new performances as well!
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT IS FOR ROMANCE
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Thursday, January 6th 2011 at 13:52
We begin the new year with a tribute to delicious stories about love, passion, and morality every Friday thanks to the Bronte sisters and Ms. Austen! It is our tribute to romance throughout January and February!
Read MoreGIVE THANKS AND CHA, CHA, CHA!
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Tuesday, November 23rd 2010 at 12:29
Thanksgiving time can be stressful—the cooking, the family, and the 50-50 chance that someone’s football team is losing. Why we interrupt our regular programming on holidays is a question we often get asked, but not for the reasons you think! This T-day weekend we have reasons to give thanks and Cha, Cha, Cha!
Read MoreLAST OF THE ARMCHAIR THRILLERS
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Monday, August 23rd 2010 at 17:04
Armchair Thrillers were only meant to be a summer “thang”. Are you ready for fall? I am!
Read MoreWE NEED YOU CHARLIE
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Monday, July 26th 2010 at 12:53
A few Saturdays ago we held a debate in our studios. The Republican US Senate Debate (featuring McCain, Hayworth and Deakin) aired on PBS HD CH. 6 at 7 PM, the coveted Lawrence Welk hour. The moment the press release went out, we immediately got calls and emails from Fox News HQ, C-span, and several other national outlets asking to air it, stream it, or use it in their coverage. That’s good news to me! Important issues are back!
Read MoreTHE KIDS ARE UP AT NIGHT!
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Thursday, July 15th 2010 at 13:33
As many of you know, we have a lot of TV channels under our umbrella of Arizona Public Media. Ratings are starting to show up for the newer digital channels and we found interesting results.
Read MoreSUMMER SCHEDULE SHIFTS
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Monday, June 21st 2010 at 14:57
There are new series coming and old series going away. It's good to shed off some shows for the summer.
Read MoreJUNE SLIDES, JUNE DRIVES
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Wednesday, June 9th 2010 at 17:45
A few great viewers gave our TV Programmer a similar idea and were willing to change channels for it.
Read MoreBACK FROM AUSTIN-NOTES FROM THE ROAD
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Wednesday, May 26th 2010 at 12:59
Arizona Public Media's TV Program Director braves the Texas humidity for a week of ideas, screenings, and all things PBS.
Read MoreWHY CHECK FOR LOCAL LISTINGS?
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Sunday, May 16th 2010 at 11:04
Sometimes I get calls asking why a certain PBS program isn’t on. "Why aren't you airing Show XXX?" Yeah, why aren't we? (BTW, our website, azpm.org, is the best source for schedule information.)
Read MoreEMMA REVISITED
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Wednesday, May 12th 2010 at 16:21
It was Superbowl Sunday, the game was over and loyal fans in Southern Arizona settled in for the finale of Emma! Things got ugly fast!
Read MoreIF YOU’VE NEVER WATCHED MI:5, TONIGHT’S EPISODE IS A GOOD STARTING POINT.
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From the desk of Susie Hernandez on Thursday, May 6th 2010 at 14:51
MI:5 is a British spy show that follows the officers who protect and serve “Queen and Country.” It first aired on the BBC in 2002 and has a devoted following both in the US and abroad.
Read MoreInsider tips on what and why to watch from the programmers who put it on air.
