Arts and Entertainment

‘The David Rubenstein Show’ explores successful leadership

What makes a truly great leader? And how can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? David Rubenstein sits down with influential figures to explore their paths to success.

Swedish crime thriller ‘Modus’ comes to Arizona PBS

Ex-FBI profiler Inger Johanne Vik is drawn into investigating a series of brutal murders in Stockholm after her daughter becomes an unwitting witness to a murder.

Detective odd couple ‘Shakespeare and Hathaway’ return

The unlikely detective duo of return to Arizona PBS for a second season beginning Thursday, Sept. 5, at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS.  This quirky crime drama is packed with corpses, comedy and cracking mysteries.

Join Ken Burns to celebrate our national parks

Celebrate one of filmmaker Ken Burns’ most beautiful and beloved series, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” in a PBS special “Ken Burns: The National Parks.”

Ken Burns presents ‘Country Music’

Step back in time and journey through the compelling history of a truly American art form. The documentary airs Friday nights at 8 p.m.

Enjoy the annual ‘Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert’

Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual concert from Schonbrunn Palace with guest conductor Gustavo Dudamel and famed pianist Yuja Wang playing works including Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Airing Friday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

American Masters presents ‘Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived’

Discover the many sides of Baseball Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams in a special documentary presented by “American Masters” on Sunday, July 7, at 2 p.m on Arizona PBS.

‘Jamestown’ season 2 returns to wild Virginia

In the 17th century, on the edge of the breathtaking but untamed Virginian wilderness, sits the English colony of Jamestown. Season 2 arrives on Arizona PBS on June 16, airing Sundays at 9:30 p.m.

Doc Martin’s eighth season comes to Arizona PBS

Season eight finds Doc Martin and Louisa living together again with their infant son — but even after repairing their relationship, their problems are far from over. “Doc Martin” airs Thursdays at 8 p.m.

ASU journalism students contribute to PBS NewsHour

Opportunities for advanced journalism students to work on national stories are increasing as PBS NewsHour opens a West Coast bureau at the Cronkite School in fall 2019.