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magazine January 2021 magazine January 2021

Arkansas PBS Executive Director Dear Friend, On Jan. 17, we premiere “Miss Scarlet & the Duke Courtney Pledger on MASTERPIECE” as the newest addition to Magazine Staff Editor-in-Chief “MASTERPIECE” be- Drama Sundays. A headstrong Eliza Scarlet is Marge Betley Creative & Editorial Director gan an incredible 50-year left penniless after the death of her father and has Sara Willis run on Jan. 10, 1971, as only two choices for financial security: marriage Editorial Panel Julie Thomas the iconic PBS drama or her father’s private detective agency. No matter Copy Editors Tiffany Head, Katie series that sparked how skilled she is at the trade, detective work is Culpepper, Catherine Mays Arkansas PBS Commission America’s infatuation deemed entirely inappropriate for a genteel lady of Chair with British television. It the 1880s. The Duke, a notorious drinker, gam- Skip Holland, Fayetteville Vice Chair has become not only a bler, womanizer … AND a partner in the agency John Brown, Siloam Springs Secretary/Treasurer household treasure for essential Sunday night view- … provides a stark contrast to Eliza’s demeanor, West Doss, Fayetteville ing, but also the longest-running primetime drama creating exceptional drama in each episode. While Commissioners Anne Canada, Subiaco series in American television history, winning 83 this series may at first blush appear very similar Ann Clemmer, Benton Woody Freeman, Jonesboro Primetime Emmys, 18 Peabody Awards, seven to “Shakespeare and Hathaway,” “Miss Scarlet Annette Herrington, Little Rock Golden Globes and two Oscars. All of this has only & the Duke” will seem more familiar to fans of Dr. Kathryn Jones, Bentonville Arkansas PBS Foundation been made possible by the generous support of “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” with exceptional Chief Executive Officer Marge Betley members like you. quick-witted dialogue and flirtatious romantic Board President moments. Jonathan Rhodes, Cherokee Village Vice President This January we start off our 50-year celebration Philip Kaplan, Little Rock Secretary/Treasurer in a big way on Jan. 10 with “All Creatures Great During this season of gratitude and giving, we are Gayle Corley, Little Rock Board Members and Small” on “MASTERPIECE.” Chronicling thrilled to be able to launch 2021 with such strong Catherine Bays, Little Rock the heartwarming and humorous adventures of a programming from “MASTERPIECE” for what Annette Herrington, Little Rock Dr. Chris Jones, Little Rock young country veterinarian, the books from James we hope is the beginning of yet another 50 years of Peggy Matson, Little Rock Scott Pace, Little Rock Alfred Wight, published under the pen name of dramas we love. Courtney Pledger, Little Rock James Herriot, introduced readers to an unconven- Dr. S. Lynne Rich, Conway Larry Ross, Sherwood tional mentor and the cast of farmers and towns- Ronnie Williams, Menifee folk who lived and worked in the Yorkshire Dales Mission in the 1930s. This new television adaptation brings To enrich and empower all Arkan- sans with compelling and relevant these stories to life with entertaining and incredibly multiplatform programming and funny tales of country life. There is no better way to Greg Gerik statewide services that educate, inform, engage and inspire, celebrate 50 years than a series like this that is sure Chief Content Officer through innovative and efficient to become a family favorite. use of public and private resources. Vision We serve as an essential partner for all Arkansans and an indispensable resource for educators and learners. We create and share media and educational services highlight- ing history, science, art, culture and public affairs. We bring to light the local people, stories and experiences that make Arkansas a remarkable place to live.

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