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Nova ‘Picture a Scientist’

Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color.

Go green this April with Earth Month programming

Start off Earth Month early by tuning in to Arizona PBS! Discover diverse ecosystems, dynamic climates and intricate support systems.

Ken Burns’ ‘Baseball’ comes to Prime Afternoons

Just in time for the beginning of baseball season, enjoy Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's classic documentary series "Baseball."

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‘Atlantic Crossing’ on Masterpiece

A princess steals the president's heart in this drama based on the relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha.

American Masters “Oliver Sacks: His Own Life”

"Oliver Sacks: His Own Life" explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact.

Arizona PBS debuts new state-of-the-art studio set design

When Arizona PBS viewers tune in to "Arizona Horizon" on Monday, they’ll see the same trusted news professionals but with a bold, new background.

Finding Your Roots “The New World”

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America before the birth of the U.S.

Independent Lens: Philly D.A. Part One and Two

Go inside the emotional, high-stakes work that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an ensemble of outsiders from different walks of life as they attempt an overhaul of an entrenched criminal justice system.

Arizona PBS names first African-American GM in its 60-year history

Adrienne Fairwell, a proven media leader with years of communications and public television experience, has been named general manager of Arizona PBS. She is the first African-American to lead the station in its 60-year history.

American Masters ‘Doc Severinsen’

Master trumpeter Doc Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching.

Ken Burns presents ‘Hemingway’

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the life and work of the legendary writer and his enduring influence on literature and culture.

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Arizona PBS. Channel 8. KAET. A lot of things have changed in our 60 years of broadcasting — even our name. As we celebrate our big 60th anniversary this year, we’re reflecting on how we’ve gotten this far, while also planning for ways we can continue to serve our communities in the next 60 years.

1994

Arizona PBS gets top PBS honors for its community outreach activities and for informational station breaks for children.

1996

Feb. 27: First “Arizona Presidential Preference Forum” is held. Arizona PBS coordinates the live broadcast from Gammage Auditorium. “Horizon” host Michael Grant moderates, while local commercial TV stations provide equipment and staffing. The event and the concurrent KAET Poll garner national publicity and snag another Governor’s Award for Arizona PBS.

1999

“Savor the Southwest,” a 13-part cooking series, premieres locally during the March pledge drive. The most ambitious project Arizona PBS has undertaken to date, the program was carried nationally by more than 80 stations, including most major markets.

2001

After five years of planning and fundraising, Arizona PBS goes digital, now broadcasting in high definition and launching digital channels 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3. Arizona PBS is the first station in Arizona to multicast — broadcast multiple programs at the same time on different channels.

2002

Arizona PBS broadcasts “Live from Mars” to elementary and middle school students in classrooms across the country via the Mars Student Imaging Project, part of the Mars Odyssey Project at ASU. Students at the MSIP facility and remote locations linked via the broadcast are able to interact with NASA researchers.

2003

Gov. Janet Napolitano agrees to be a regular guest on “Horizon” on the first Thursday of every month.

Arizona PBS officially becomes a Ready to Learn station, providing free workshops throughout Arizona on using television to introduce skills and ideas. In the first year, Arizona PBS conducts 52 workshops reaching over 7,000 children and distributing 3,600 free children’s books. One-third of the workshops are presented in Spanish.

“Horizonte” premieres on Sept. 18 after a summer of pilot episodes and guest hosts. Based on the “Horizon” format, the show provides a forum for local and national issues viewed through a Hispanic lens. Phoenix attorney José Cárdenas is selected as host.

2004

Arizona PBS announces a new website address, azpbs.org.

2007

After more than 25 years in the “Horizon” anchor chair, Michael Grant steps down. The following year, Ted Simons officially becomes the new host.

2008

Arizona PBS begins the big move to the new Cronkite School building on ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus. Station administration, business office and marketing and development teams make the move, while programming, production, “Horizon,” and creative services remain in Tempe until all broadcast infrastructure is complete.