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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Public Broadcasting for Greater Washington FISCAL YEAR 2019 | JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019 THE WETA MISSION is to produce and distribute content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit using a broad range of media to reach audiences both in our community Dear Friends, and nationwide. We leverage our collective WETA, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital, creates and presents resources to extend our impact. We will be outstanding content in service to television, radio and digital audiences in Greater true to our values; and we respect diversity Washington and beyond. We engage the public through our television channels, our original productions shared nationwide via PBS, our classical music radio service, of views, culture and heritage. and our community initiatives and learning resources — educating and inspiring Americans of all ages.

We foster an informed citizenry and elevate public discourse, producing superb journalism on behalf of the public through our respected news and public affairs programs PBS NewsHour and . This year, WETA allied with BBC Global News to bring its sterling international news reports to public television, and we teamed with business leader David Rubenstein to distribute his absorbing interview series.

WETA tells the stories of America’s people and society, producing acclaimed programs that spotlight our local community and collaborating with distinguished partners and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on fascinating history series of national stature.

We also celebrate the diverse, creative arts of our land, producing and presenting dazzling television performance programs, entertaining locally focused cultural productions, and captivating classical music radio concerts recorded in venues throughout our region.

WETA nurtures lifelong learning, providing a window on the world, offering a haven for children and creating valued educational resources.

In this report, we invite you to learn about WETA’s exceptional services to the public. We thank the many members, funders and partners whose ongoing support makes this important work possible.

Sincerely,

Sharon Percy Rockefeller President & CEO, WETA

Timothy C. Coughlin Chairman, WETA Board of Trustees

Opposite page: Row 1: Washington Week moderator Robert Costa; PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor . Row 2: A Sesame Street sing-along. Row 3: WETA production partner and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; fan favorite Victoria on Masterpiece. Row 4: Majestic music on Classical WETA 90.9 FM; WETA production partner and acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns; a subject from Nature: Fox Tales. Sparking the Imagination

WETA Television is an essential community resource, dedicated to presenting superb programming to audiences throughout Greater Washington. Viewers of all ages tune into the station for credible news and public affairs programs, enriching performing arts and dramas, enlightening history and science documentaries, engaging local content and trusted children’s series.

SERVING THE NATION’S CAPITAL ◆ WETA is the flagship PBS station ◆ One of more than 330 PBS member ◆ WETA Television’s portfolio features ◆ WETA Arts and WETA Around Town, in the nation’s capital, operating stations across the country, WETA programs created exclusively for hosted by Robert Aubry Davis, four channels: WETA TV 26, the reaches 2 million viewers in an audiences in the national capital highlighted the Greater Washington primary channel; WETA HD, in high average week. WETA Television area. New this year was Discovering arts scene. Recent topics included definition; WETA UK, highlighting signals transmit to households Washington: The 4th of July, a nostalgic a celebration of groundbreaking the best British programming; and in Washington, D.C., as well as look at Greater Washington’s annual bandleader and World War I WETA Kids, featuring educational 39 counties and municipalities Independence Day observances commander James Reese Europe fare for young viewers. in Maryland, Virginia and West through the years. presented by the Kennedy Center; Virginia. and an interview with Dance Place ◆ The latest installments of the artistic director Christopher K. ◆ An additional service, WETA Passport, station’s acclaimed “decades” Morgan that explored his native provides access to an extensive library documentary series, Washington in Hawaiian heritage through his of public television programs, which the ’90s and Washington in the 2000s contemporary work Pōhaku. can be streamed on weta.org and via revisited the major events, people the free PBS Video App. and developments that shaped the capital city during pivotal social and cultural change. Related digital activities included curated playlists and slideshows, a live conversation, and articles on the WETA Boundary Stones blog about historic events in the region.

Clockwise, from top left: Nova: Volatile Earth “Volcano on Fire”; Midsomer Murders; My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs; 2 WETA TELEVISION Washington in the 2000s; Call the Midwife; Let’s Go Luna!; Nature: Super Hummingbirds. 3 PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND OUR HORIZONS ◆ The WETA public affairs productions PBS NewsHour and Washington Week presented comprehensive news reports and analysis, providing much-needed context to events and developments in the capital city and beyond the Beltway. DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY ◆ Frontline tackled complex topics with ◆ Committed to presenting ◆ WETA encouraged viewers to vote ◆ A public preview event at The new groundbreaking investigations performing arts programming for “America’s Best-Loved Novel” George Washington University that explored issues of privacy that spotlights acclaimed artists in a national selection created for for the new season of WETA and democracy on social media in and notable Washington venues, the PBS series The Great American co-production The Facebook Dilemma and teamed WETA productions included Emilio & Read. The station partnered with with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., featured up with PBS NewsHour to provide Gloria Estefan: of Congress local public libraries to hold advance a discussion with radio host Joe an inside look at Special Counsel for Popular Song and screening events and with the Junior Madison and actor S. Epatha Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center League of Washington and YMCA Merkerson, series participants interference in the 2016 election. Mark Twain Prize. Additional specials of Metropolitan Washington to with ties to Washington, D.C. from the series strengthen reading fundamentals ◆ ◆ Documentary series enthralled included An American in Paris and in elementary school-aged children. Interactive content created viewers as Nature uncovered the La Traviata. WETA greeted thousands of book exclusively for weta.org included secret lives of the big cats that thrive enthusiasts with , trivia and a “How Well Do You Remember across the continents in Super Cats, prizes at the 18th annual Library of Washington in the ’90s?” quiz and Nova investigated forestry Congress National Book Festival in and a Mister Rogers affirmations practices, climate change and the Washington, D.C., and hosted live quiz inspired by the documentary physics of fire inInside the Megafire. Twitter conversations in collaboration : Won’t You Be My The natural history program When with local bookstores and American Neighbor? Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time University. traced the origins of crocodiles, birds, whales and elephants, timed to the ◆ Audiences interacted with WETA opening of the Deep Time Hall at the through a variety of community Smithsonian National Museum of events. Activities included a screening Natural History. of Lens documentary film Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story ◆ Celebrating the history and cultural of Black Colleges and Universities, a heritage of the Greater Washington WETA presence at the annual EU community, WETA presented special- Open at the British Embassy, interest programming throughout and a screening of SRL Homegrown: the year, from exploring the Power in Numbers featuring area region’s Ethiopian community in high school participants in WETA’s No Passport Required to examining the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. reverberating effects of the Korean War in Korea: The Never-Ending War. In : Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, WETA took an in- depth look at the life and career of the celebrated performer through the shifting tides of civil rights and race relations.

Clockwise, from top left: Betty White: First Lady of Television; Independent Lens: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?; POV: Minding the Gap; The Great American Read at the 4 WETA TELEVISION National Book Festival; Washington in the 2000s; Great Performances: An American in Paris: The Musical. 5 PRESENTING THE BEST IN BRITISH TELEVISION INSPIRATION AND LEARNING VIA TRUSTED CHILDREN’S CONTENT

◆ WETA UK, the nation’s only public ◆ Entertaining new Masterpiece ◆ Further WETA UK schedule ◆ Educational programming for young ◆ Furthering connections with the ◆ The WETA Kids early-learning media channel dedicated to British dramas in Fiscal Year 2019 included highlights were the travel series viewers airs mornings on WETA TV 26 local community, WETA participated initiatives Ready To Learn and television programming, presented Les Misérables and The Miniaturist, Joanna Lumley’s , which and around the clock on the WETA in a number of events throughout the Where Literacy Begins offered favorite mystery, drama and comedy based on the international transported viewers to the Kids channel, providing trusted year, including EdFEST, the District’s more than 100 workshops created series Midsomer Murders, Call the bestselling novels. Fan favorites subcontinent, and the ever-popular television content for children and annual public school fair, as well as to encourage early-childhood Midwife and Doc Martin. This year, Victoria, Poldark and Endeavour amateur competition The Great their parents, grandparents and a meet-and-greet at the Fort Belvoir learning through public television WETA introduced a slate of new returned for additional seasons. British Baking Show. other caregivers. From Nature Cat Exchange with characters from viewing. The workshops, designed programs that included Jack Irish to Ready Jet Go!, WETA Kids children’s television series. for parents, teachers and childcare and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private programming offers a lineup professionals and offered in English ◆ Investigators. As a companion to that enriches viewers of all ages. The 2019 WETA Kids Writers Contest and Spanish, had an impact on the broadcasts, the Telly Visions blog received more than 500 submissions nearly 3,500 children during ◆ on weta.org offered weekly episode New this year to WETA was from local K-3rd grade students Fiscal Year 2019. recaps and other posts. the geography-focused program who wrote short stories and pieces Let’s Go Luna!, which follows the of nonfiction. First-place winners adventures of three friends as they received hardcover versions of their travel and explore food, music and winning entries. art in cities around the globe with the help of their friend and guide, Luna the Moon.

◆ In celebration of the Sesame Street 50th anniversary, WETA partnered with the series to host a stop on the “Sesame Street Road Trip” at KIPP DC College Preparatory in Washington, D.C., where children met their favorite characters and enjoyed crafts and games.

Top, from left: Joanna Lumley’s India; Masterpiece: Endeavour; Nature Cat; Elmo visits WETA to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street. 6 WETA TELEVISION Bottom, from left: The Great British Baking Show: Masterclass; Victoria on Masterpiece; Ready Jet Go! 7 Creating Content of Consequence

The WETA national production portfolio spans genres and forms, presenting viewers throughout the country with superb content, from news and public affairs and historical documentaries to performance specials and lifestyle series. One of the top producers PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKNIGHTS of new content for public television in Judy Woodruff anchors the evening the , WETA produced broadcast — public television’s marquee more than 350 hours of new newscast and the centerpiece of public broadcasting’s mission to help educate programming in Fiscal Year 2019. and inform Americans. PBS NewsHour’s team of highly regarded journalists presents original, in-depth, balanced which extended into PBS NewsHour’s a 24/7 news operation. Also new in A production of NewsHour Productions LLC, reporting that 19.1 million viewers first-ever podcast series “The Last Fiscal Year 2019 was the growth of a wholly owned nonprofit subsidiary of around the globe turn to monthly to Continent.” The reporting covered “Canvas,” a broadcast and digital arts- WETA Washington, D.C., in association with WNET in New York. Major funding provided make sense of a complex world and Antarctica’s history and explored how reporting initiative designed to improve by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, fast-paced news cycle. climate change and growing tourism public access to and engagement with PBS and public television viewers. Major have affected the continent and its high-quality art and to elevate the work corporate funding provided by American The award-winning program brings wildlife. Also, in response to Special of recognized and up-and-coming artists. Cruise Lines, Babbel, BNSF Railway, Consumer Cellular, and Raymond James, with additional context to every subject it covers, Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation support from Carnegie Corporation of New York, including current events, science PBS NewsHour embraces a culture of into Russian interference in the 2016 Ford Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, advancements, business trends, and presidential election, PBS NewsHour experimentation and innovation and is William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, arts and culture. Among this year’s collaborated with Frontline to produce dedicated to the future of journalism. the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, John S. many highlights, Amna Nawaz in a The Mueller Report, a special primetime In particular, PBS NewsHour’s Student and James L. Knight Foundation, Lumina multipart series explored the real-life Reporting Labs (SRL) provide middle- Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. program that featured an analysis of the MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon impact of U.S. immigration policy. She much-anticipated report. and high-school students with a unique Foundation, The Gordon and Betty Moore traveled to Mexico and the San Luis video journalism curriculum that Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Port of Entry in Arizona, following This fiscal year,PBS NewsHour teaches them how to produce original National Science Foundation, The David and the stories of families waiting to announced plans to launch stories. This year, teen reporters Lucile Packard Foundation, Park Foundation, Skoll Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, enter the country legally. As part of PBS NewsHour West in October 2019 revealed what matters to young Friends of the NewsHour, and others. “The Leading Edge,” the newscast’s at ’s Walter voters in the news report “Turning weekly exploration of science news, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Out: The Youth Vote.” From Florida to William Brangham and a team of Communication. The new bureau is Idaho, young journalists from SRL’s producers traveled to Earth’s designed to offer viewers of West Coast national network of more than 150 southernmost continent broadcasts as well as online audiences schools conducted over 300 interviews, for the series “Warnings updated, timely information — and will exploring the impact of the youth vote. from Antarctica,” continue PBS NewsHour’s expansion into .org/newshour | @NewsHour

9 KEN BURNS PRESENTS The WETA National Production Pipeline THE MAYO CLINIC: WETA maintains an extensive pipeline of national television FAITH - HOPE - SCIENCE productions, ensuring that audiences will continue to enjoy SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 high-quality programs for years to come. Below are highlights of productions beyond Fiscal Year 2019. A two-hour documentary by Ken Burns, Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers explored the clinic’s Sweeping Documentaries from 150-year history in a timely look Ken Burns and Florentine Films at how one institution has met the changing demands of health care. The television event of the The film traced the story of William Fall 2019 season is Country Music Worrall Mayo, an English immigrant (September 2019) from longtime who began practicing medicine with WETA partner Ken Burns and his sons Will and Charlie in the late his production company 1800s in Rochester, Minnesota, with Florentine Films. The 16-hour the help of the nearby Sisters of Saint series (pictured) features the Francis. The documentary blended remarkable stories of the people historical narrative with contemporary and places behind this American patient stories, including those of late art form. Another film in this FINDING YOUR U.S. Sen. John McCain and the Dalai collaboration, Ken Burns Presents ROOTS WITH HENRY Lama, and demonstrated the power of The Gene: An Intimate History collaboration in medicine, the role of (April 2020), is based on the LOUIS GATES, JR. humanity in science and the importance book by . JANUARY 8-APRIL 9, 2019 of hope in healing. WETA hosted a Professor Gates explored guests’ screening and panel discussion with the Insightful Films with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. intriguing family trees in Season filmmakers at the Library of Congress, Collaborations with Professor Gates include the sixth season of Finding Five of this critically acclaimed part of a series of film-related events Your Roots (Fall 2019), in which the Harvard scholar delves into the series. In 10 new episodes, Gates used that took place throughout the country. genealogy of a variety of celebrity guests. The Black Church: This Is Our genealogy research and DNA testing pbs.org/mayoclinic | #MayoClinicPBS Story, This Is Our Song (2021) explores the history and culture of an to reveal surprising ancestral stories. A production of Florentine Films, Ewers Brothers institution at the center of the African American community and at Participants included actors Kal Penn, Productions and WETA Washington, D.C. RECONSTRUCTION: AMERICA the forefront of movements promoting social change and progress. Marisa Tomei and Michael K. Williams; Funding provided by the following members AFTER THE CIVIL WAR journalists , Ann of The Better Angels Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Americans Curry and ; artists Marina APRIL 9 & 16, 2019 about their history through documentary Illuminating Interviews by David Rubenstein Abramović and Kehinde Wiley; and Scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., executive voting rights, terrorist violence and film: Jay Alix & Una Jackman; Stephen and The second season of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer produced, wrote and hosted this the relationship between economic and comedians Tig Notaro and Sarah Barbara Slaggie and Family; The Russell and Carla Paonessa Family; Sandra and Bert Getz; Conversations (September 2019) features renowned Washington, D.C.- definitive history of one of the least- political democracy — that continue Silverman. A highlight of the season the GHR Foundation; The Pfeil Foundation; based financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein in discussion was an episode that examined how understood chapters in American to roil American society and politics. and Gilchrist and Amy Berg. Additional with some of the most influential people in the world today. science and history can inspire the next history, when the nation struggled to The project also explored modern-day funding provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Luminaries spotlighted in Season Two include former U.S. Presidents generation, spotlighting a curriculum Foundations. rebuild itself amidst profound loss, implications of Reconstruction through George W. Bush and (pictured), who discuss their personal and youth program focused on STEM massive destruction and revolutionary an engagement program that included and professional choices and their paths to success. social change. With the insights of events at SXSW Edu and the New-York education. To roll out the new season, leading historians, authors and other Historical Society. WETA held a screening and discussion at The George Washington University experts, the four-hour documentary pbs.org/reconstruction | #ReconstructionPBS explored the Reconstruction era and in Washington, D.C. Joining Gates on A production of McGee Media, Inkwell Films its aftermath, beginning with the stage were actor S. Epatha Merkerson, and WETA Washington, D.C. Corporate radio personality Joe Madison and DNA hopeful moment of war’s end and support provided by Johnson & Johnson. emancipation in 1865, through to 1915, Major funding also provided by The Andrew expert CeCe Moore. when the nation was fully entrenched W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, pbs.org/FindingYourRoots | #FindingYourRoots Gilder Foundation, Dr. Georgette Bennett in Jim Crow segregation. The series and Dr. Leonard Polonsky CBE, Lloyd Carney A production of McGee Media, Inkwell Films, provided insights into issues central Foundation, the Corporation for Public Kunhardt Films and WETA Washington, D.C., to Reconstruction — citizenship, Broadcasting and PBS. in association with Ark Media. Major corporate support provided by Ancestry, Johnson & Johnson and AT&T. Major support also provided by Ford Foundation, Candace King Weir, Lloyd Carney Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

10 NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS 11 KOREA: THE NEVER- BBC WORLD NEWS ENDING WAR and BBC WORLD APRIL 29, 2019 NEWS AMERICA This two-hour documentary brought to WEEKNIGHTS light a new examination of the Korean The latest national productions to join War, illuminating why the Korean WETA’s expanding news and public Peninsula continues to play a critical affairs portfolio areBBC World News role in geopolitics today. The film NIGHTLY BUSINESS and BBC World News America. In a new encompassed the present and past, from partnership with BBC Global News, the today’s leaders and events to historic REPORT two newscasts came to WETA National personalities and moments. Featuring WEEKNIGHTS Productions in June 2019. The programs the expertise and insights of historians, Bill Griffeth and Sue Herera co-anchor the provide comprehensive reports on scholars, journalists and authors, the award-winning business news program, the major U.S. and international film depicted multiple views of the featuring in-depth coverage and analysis news stories of the day, presenting war — on the ground and in the of the biggest financial news stories of American public television audiences trenches — from ordinary citizens the day. The newscast presents reports on with impartial coverage from one and soldiers caught in the crossfire changes in the stock market and stocks of the world’s most respected news to the political and military leaders of note and offers access to some of the organizations. who controlled the fate of . The world’s top business leaders, economists, .com documentary, which was written and market analysts and policy makers. produced by John Maggio and narrated Regular segments monitor the markets, Owned and operated by BBC Global News and distributed to PBS stations in the United by Korean American actor , profile women in leadership and explore WASHINGTON WEEK States by WETA Washington, D.C. U.S. spotlighted turning points before and FRIDAYS business influences on the environment. broadcast presentations are made possible after the war, explored key battles, and This fiscal year, the program explored by funding from the Freeman Foundation and Robert Costa leads this award- world. Additionally, Costa made frequent A production of WETA Washington, D.C. covered the war’s aftermath. fluctuating oil prices, trends in predicting Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation. winning news analysis program appearances on PBS NewsHour and Funding provided by The Boeing Company; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; American the housing market, and financial literacy covering the major stories of the week. Frontline as well as on NPR programs; pbs.org/koreanwar | #KoreanWarPBS Cruise Lines; Babbel; Raymond James; Home and its impact on retirement in America, The insightful discussions with top and he participated in various public Advisor; Kaiser Permanente; Otsuka; Ethics A production of WETA Washington, D.C., among other topics. political journalists draw on Costa’s media events throughout the year, and Excellence in Journalism Foundation; Yuen KBS and ZED, in association with Ark Media and the BBC. Funding provided by penetrating work as a national political including serving as a moderator for Foundation, Inc.; Newman’s Own Foundation; nbr.com | @bizrpt the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; PBS; the National Endowment for the reporter at . This Virginia’s U.S. senatorial debate. A production of CNBC. and public television viewers. Humanities, The Arthur Vining year, Washington Week reached beyond pbs.org/washingtonweek | @washingtonweek Davis Foundations and PBS. the Beltway to draw on reporting by journalists in states facing key issues such as immigration, climate change and gun control. Each Friday night, Washington Week Extra streams live with additional content on the program’s social media platforms. This past year, the production debuted a dynamic new set that allows journalists to join the conversation remotely from around the

12 NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS 13 EMILIO & GLORIA A CAPITOL FOURTH ESTEFAN: THE JULY 4, 2018 LIBRARY OF America’s biggest birthday party included a tribute to men and women featured the greatest display of in uniform by superstar soprano CONGRESS fireworks anywhere in the nation, Renée Fleming and was hosted by GERSHWIN PRIZE lighting up the iconic skyline of actor John Stamos. Broadcast live to FOR POPULAR SONG Washington, D.C. The program, in its a nationwide audience from the West 38th year, is the country’s longest- Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the musical MAY 3, 2019 running live national July 4 television extravaganza was also available to The resounding rhythms of Emilio tradition, and this year featured American personnel at U.S. Department and Gloria Estefan’s music brought performances by music legends Jimmy of Defense locations around the world the audience to its feet at this year’s Buffett and the Beach Boys, Grammy via the American Forces Network. Gershwin Prize concert at DAR Award-winning artists Pentatonix pbs.org/capitolfourth | #July4thPBS | @July4thPBS Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. and Joshua Bell, Motown stars A co-production of Michael Colbert of The 2019 recipients are the first married The Temptations, gospel legend Capital Concerts and WETA Washington, D.C. ’S couple and honorees of Hispanic descent CeCe Winans, and country music stars Funding provided by The Boeing Company, PLACES TO LOVE to receive the distinguished honor from Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina, with National Park Service, the Corporation for WEEKENDS the Library of Congress. Performing the National Symphony Orchestra under Public Broadcasting, Department of the Army, PBS, and public television viewers nationwide. the Estefans’ Latin-infused music the direction of Jack Everly. The concert Emmy Award-winner Samantha Brown was a host of artists, including José presents refreshing and enriching Feliciano, Cyndi Lauper, daughter Emily experiences, taking viewers on a Estefan, Sarah Chang, Fernando Varela, journey of discovery that explores the Gian Marco and Patti LaBelle, with emotional heart of travel. Ditching a the NEWorks Voices of America Choir. formulaic itinerary, Brown seeks out The special featured performances little-known spots and haunts for by original cast members of “On brand-new adventures. This season, her JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS: THE KENNEDY Your Feet!,” the musical based on the globetrotting spanned a cherry blossom Estefans’ life. provided festival in South Korea and the popular CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE special remarks, and Rita Moreno and HonFest in Maryland. A special episode NOVEMBER 19, 2018 Andy García served as hosts. Gloria featured foods from around the world, Friends, admirers and collaborators recipient of the Kennedy Center Mark Estefan performed several songs, with where Brown enjoyed tasting top-notch saluted the humor and accomplishments Twain Prize for American Humor, Emilio Estefan joining on the congas. sauerkraut along France’s Rhine River of television icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus which recognizes the art of humorists The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize and rolling up her sleeves in Switzerland as she received the Kennedy Center’s who have had an impact on American for Popular Song, named in honor of to make world-class chocolate. Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. society in ways similar to that of the composers George and Ira Gershwin, samantha-brown.com recognizes the profound and positive The evening celebrated her record- distinguished 19th-century novelist and A production of Samantha Brown Media. setting, award-winning career, from essayist best known as Mark Twain. effect of popular music worldwide. Funding provided by AMA Waterways and AAA Travel. early comedic roles to long-running pbs.org/TwainPrize | #PBSTwain pbs.org/Gershwin-Prize | #PBSGershwin stints on and Veep. The A production of Done + Dusted, the John F. A co-production of WETA Washington, D.C.; celebrity-filled stage at the Kennedy Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Bounce, a division of Concord Music Group; Center yielded laughter throughout WETA Washington, D.C. Corporate funding and the Library of Congress; in association the night with a cast that included provided by Capital One. Major funding with Latino Public Broadcasting. Major funding provided by the Corporation Stephen Colbert, , provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS. for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and public Tina Fey, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Air travel provided by television viewers. Additional funding Abbi Jacobson, Keegan-Michael American Airlines. provided by The Ira and Leonore Gershwin MAY 26, 2019 Fund, The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust, AARP Key, Kumail Nanjiani America’s night of remembrance conductor Jack Everly. Actors Joe and Wells Fargo. Air transportation provided and Jerry Seinfeld. by United Airlines. paid tribute to men and women in Mantegna and Mary McCormack co- Louis-Dreyfus uniform, this year celebrating its 30th hosted the annual special, broadcast is the 21st anniversary broadcast. The special live from the West Lawn of the U.S. honored the 75th anniversary of the Capitol and available to troops serving D-Day Invasion, recalled the service and worldwide via the American Forces sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans and Network. shared the journey of a Gold Star widow. pbs.org/National-Memorial-Day-Concert The all-star lineup featured retired #MemDayPBS | @MemorialDayPBS General Colin L. Powell and acclaimed A co-production of Michael Colbert of actors Sam Elliott and Dennis Haysbert. Capital Concerts and WETA Washington, D.C. In addition, iconic performer Patti Funding provided by the Lockheed Martin LaBelle, bluegrass legend Corporation, USAA, National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and country music star Justin Moore Department of the Army, General Dynamics, performed with the National Symphony PBS, and public television stations nationwide. Orchestra under the direction of pops Air travel provided by American Airlines.

15 DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD SARA’S DAILY WEEKNIGHT Kids of all ages hop on the trolley to the series’ social and emotional-based MEALS the Neighborhood of Make-Believe school-readiness themes. Additionally, WEEKENDS in this top-rated animated series for the series offers parents online preschoolers, parents and caregivers that resources, including the Daniel Tiger Chef Sara Moulton focuses on quick, features the beloved character Daniel for Parents App and a new game, tasty home-cooked meals made with Tiger and his family and neighbors. Now Neighbor Day. love, and her warm teaching style emphasizes tips to make life in the in its fourth season, the series helps pbskids.org/Daniel | @danieltigertv kitchen easier. In Season 8, Moulton children navigate everyday challenges, #DanielTigerPBS AMERICA’S TEST PATI’S MARTHA BAKES such as accepting others and making traveled to Italy and Spain — exploring A production of Fred Rogers Productions and KITCHEN FROM MEXICAN WEEKENDS the rich flavors of Tuscany, the culinary new friends, while nurturing empathy 9 Story Media Group. Funding provided by and enhancing emotional recognition. The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program, COOK’S ILLUSTRATED TABLE Home bakers have the perfect guide in possibilities for the lemons of the Amalfi This year also featured the series’ Vroom, 529 College Savings Plans, the WEEKENDS WEEKENDS Martha Stewart, who teaches viewers Coast, and Catalonian versions of classic Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and how to the finest desserts from tapas. In the U.S., Moulton created new first-ever film,The Daniel Tiger Movie: A real test kitchen is the setting for James Beard Award-winner Pati Jinich, public television viewers. scratch in this long-running series. versions of Puerto Rican and Middle Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?, presenting finding the very best recipes for home the official chef of the Mexican Cultural Season 10 explored techniques to Eastern classics, including picadillo cooks in this ever-popular instructional Institute of Washington, D.C., takes transform one basic recipe into three, a and sinaya casserole. She also explored cooking show. Hosts Julia Collin Davison viewers through the fascinating world variety of cakes perfect for every sweet how various Asian immigrants have and Bridget Lancaster, with a team of of Mexican cuisine. In Season 7, Jinich tooth, and how to master pâte à choux adapted their cuisine in fascinating and testers, provide no-nonsense equipment traveled to a region largely shaped by — the foundation of many popular tasty ways, such as Cajun-influenced reviews, taste tests and foolproof recipes. the U.S.-Mexico border. The 800-mile desserts, from profiteroles to cream Vietnamese cuisine in Houston. Season 18 featured Kitchen Smarts and road trip from Tijuana to the beaches puffs. Season 11 incorporated dried and Kitchen Hacks, new short segments to of Cabo San Lucas revealed a new “Baja SaraMoulton.com/shows | @saramoulton fresh fruit, with the advice of a fruit #SarasWeeknightMeals boost the cooking IQ and teach ingenious cuisine” influenced by Mexico’s diverse preservationist, an orchardist, a farmer, kitchen tips. In Season 19, the experts regional cuisines, the peninsula’s A production of Silver Plume Productions and an exotic-plant expert and pastry chefs. had a cocoa taste-off, unlocked the abundant seafood and indigenous WETA Washington, D.C. Funding provided These experts helped yield such treats by Oceania Cruises, USA Rice, Sunsweet and secrets to the perfect cake, demystified ingredients, and its proximity to as Eccles cakes, an heirloom baked- Hodgson Mill. sous vide and provided recipes for the United States. Jinich went to the apple dessert, nectarine clafoutis, and weeknight Chinese, Mexican and birthplace of fish tacos and margaritas, a lemon soufflé tart. Italian fare. met a woman working to preserve pbs.org/food/shows/Martha-Bakes AmericasTestKitchen.com culinary traditions, and roamed the @TestKitchen | #TestKitchen food truck scene at Telefónica Gastro A production of Flour Productions, Inc., in Park in Tijuana. association with WETA Washington, D.C. A production of America’s Test Kitchen, co- Season 10 funding provided by Domino presented by WETA Washington, D.C., and PatisMexicanTable.com Foods, Inc., featuring Domino® Sugar and American Public Television, and distributed by @PatiJinich | #PatisMexicanTable C&H® Sugar, and Kerrygold® Butter. American Public Television. Funding provided Season 11 funding provided by by Kohler, Holland America Line, Pete and A co-production of WETA Washington, D.C.; ASR Group, featuring Domino® Gerry’s Organic Eggs, Sub-Zero and Wolf. Mexican Table LLC; FRANK; and Switchblade. Funding provided by Sugar, and If You Care®. COOK’S COUNTRY FROM Mexico Tourism, La Costeña, FUD, Coronado, Avocados from Mexico AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN and SAGARPA/MexBest. WEEKENDS The team at America’s Test Kitchen Pacific Northwest suppers and Tri-State brings new life to American heirloom treats, cuisine, new recipes from throughout the country grilling techniques, and tips for perfect in this long-running series. In each holiday roasts. episode, hosts Julia Collin Davison and CooksCountry.com | @TestKitchen Bridget Lancaster lead an exploration of #TestKitchen cooking skills and food history, present A production of America’s Test Kitchen, co- equipment reviews, undertake taste presented by WETA Washington, D.C., and tests, and offer tips for error-proof American Public Television, and distributed by home cooking. Season 11 featured the American Public Television. Funding provided by Sub-Zero, Wolf, Holland America Line, ultimate comfort foods, the secrets NakedWines.com and Valley Fig Growers. to making ballpark classics at home,

16 NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS 17 Hitting the Right Note

For more than a decade, Classical WETA 90.9 FM has been the exclusive provider of classical music on radio in Greater Washington. Via a dedicated service available on-air and digitally through classicalweta.org and the Classical WETA App, listeners enjoy extensive musical offerings ranging from orchestral and operatic music to chamber and choral selections.

MUSICAL INSPIRATION FOR WASHINGTON CREATING A CLASSICAL COMMUNITY, CELEBRATING AND BEYOND NOTE BY NOTE

◆ As one of the most-listened-to ◆ Partnering with the Washington Bach ◆ Classical WETA listeners enjoyed ◆ Digital engagement opportunities on ◆ Through weekly Classical WETA classical music radio stations in the Consort, Classical WETA chronicled hundreds of hours of exclusive classicalweta.org included the popular Opera House and Choral Showcase country, Classical WETA 90.9 FM the organization’s search for a new classical music performances, curated “Test Your Classical Music IQ” and programs, and all-vocal digital radio highlights concerts from performance artistic director to succeed its late through thriving partnerships “What’s Your Classical Composer station VivaLaVoce, Classical WETA venues throughout the Washington founder, J. Reilly Lewis. Activities with nearly 80 Washington-area Personality?” quizzes, the annual transported listeners around the region and the world, in addition to included showcasing the candidates’ organizations and artists. Community listener’s choice Classical WETA world this year with signature vocal spotlighting an extensive in-house performances and capturing their outreach activities featured on-air 90.9 FM Classical Countdown and performances from distinguished recording collection. sensibilities in interviews both on-air host appearances at prominent venues the Listener’s Choice Opera. Music venues. and online, as well as broadcasting and events throughout the region, news and program notes were made ◆ ◆ This year, Classical WETA reached a the first public announcement of the from the Folger Shakespeare Library available throughout the year on Classical WETA Opera House offered weekly audience of more than 430,000 chosen candidate, new Bach Consort Open House and Opera in the Outfield the official Classical WETA Twitter exciting presentations of Puccini’s listeners on-air in the nation’s capital, Artistic Director Dr. Dana Marsh. at Nationals Park to performances account, @classicalweta. Gianni Schicchi and Rossini’s The Maryland, Virginia, at the Center for the Arts at George Barber of Seville, as well as the 2018- ◆ and West Virginia. Audiences also NSO Showcase in Fiscal Year 2019 Mason University and Wolf Trap 2019 season of Metropolitan Opera streamed the majestic music on featured Classical WETA recordings National Park for the Performing Arts. broadcasts, including conductor classicalweta.org and vivalavoce.org of National Symphony Orchestra Gustavo Dudamel’s Met debut and through the Classical WETA App. performances conducted by leading Verdi’s Otello. Gianandrea Noseda. Highlights ◆ ◆ Classical WETA’s expert on-air staff included a farewell concert by On Choral Showcase, WETA paid presented musical selections with outgoing music director Christoph tribute to the World War I Armistice informative, insightful commentary. Eschenbach; a space-themed salute Centennial, featured a performance Hosts Linda Carducci, Bill Bukowski, to NASA’s 60th anniversary that of Mozart’s Requiem, and presented Nicole Lacroix, John Banther, James featured violinist Joshua Bell; and choral masterworks performed by Jacobs, Chip Brienza, Rich Kleinfeldt, Verdi’s masterpiece Requiem, featuring local ensembles The and Trey Graham and Jay Roberts offered The Washington Chorus and The the 21st Century Consort. audiences an engaging musical Choral Arts Society of Washington. experience throughout the year. ◆ Highlighting outstanding performances by renowned artists at some of the Washington area’s leading venues, Front Row Washington presented a weekly series of concerts and recitals recorded at the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton Oaks, the Bender Jewish Community Center and elsewhere.

18 CLASSICAL WETA 19 Nurturing the Mind

The unparalleled websites of WETA Learning Media address issues that matter to all: child development, literacy, education, and the brain and mental health. People of all ages rely on these vital services. This year alone, more than 20 million unique users turned to WETA’s six robust projects to engage and thrive.

RESPECTED RESOURCES CREATING CLASSROOMS WHERE SUPPORT FOR BRAIN TO IMPROVE LITERACY ALL STUDENTS CAN THRIVE INJURY AND PTSD

◆ In Fiscal Year 2019, Reading Rockets ◆ To celebrate the 50th anniversary ◆ Colorín Colorado delivers a wealth ◆ LD OnLine offered a wide array ◆ BrainLine served a growing focused on improving professional of the Apollo 11 moon landing, of bilingual resources in English of tools and information to help constituency this year with development for teachers to help Start with a Book developed a and Spanish for educators and students with learning disabilities information, support and ideas create inclusive classrooms and boost Space Rangers curriculum centered families of English language learners or ADHD reach their full potential for people with brain injuries literacy for young readers, including on space exploration to inspire (ELLs). This year, in the midst of and thrive in school and in social or PTSD, their families, and the those who struggle. WETA launched creative thinking, build background the ongoing national debate about settings. Research-based teaching professionals who work with them. a series of expert interviews and knowledge and combat summer immigration, Colorín Colorado and school-readiness tips provided New partnerships with leading new resources to help students with learning loss. WETA once again released a comprehensive guide parents and teachers with the means experts in the field, including autism become better readers and worked closely with local summer offering practical strategies to help to support these efforts in and out of the International Brain Injury writers. ReadingRockets.org reached programs serving low-income schools remain safe, welcoming the classroom. Association, ensured that medical more users this year than ever before families in the national capital places for students and immigrant LDOnline.org | @LDOnline content on the project website and regularly serves more than area and provided extensive online families. These efforts were bolstered continues to present the most 1 million unique visitors per month resources for summer programs by the new film, “You Are Welcome effective ways to help people. In during the school year. nationwide. Here,” that showcased educators in Fiscal Year 2019, BrainLine also ReadingRockets.org | @ReadingRockets StartWithABook.org Dearborn, Michigan, who are launched a collaboration with helping Yemeni immigrant students the Wounded Warrior Project to ◆ During the past 12 months, AdLit.org overcome the traumas of war and highlight innovative treatments for helped more than 700,000 parents family separation and succeed in veterans with traumatic brain injury and teachers of students in grades the classroom. or PTSD. 4-12. The website focuses on ColorinColorado.org | @ColorinColorado BrainLine.org | @BrainLine developing students’ reading and writing skills while also keeping up ADLit.org has been funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and with the content demands of middle Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation. BrainLine is funded by the Foundation; the school and high school. Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center; the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc.; and the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT). Colorín Colorado is funded by AdLit.org | @AdLit founding partner the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, with generous support provided by the National Education Association and the Poses Family Foundation. LD OnLine is funded by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. Reading Rockets is funded by the Poses Family Foundation, with support from the University of Oregon and Florida State University. Start with a Book is funded by Park Foundation.

20 LEARNING MEDIA 21 WETA Financial 3% <2% Operating Expenses 7% Report for ■ National Programming & Productions $60,574,745 ■ Television Broadcasting $12,118,889 12% Fiscal Year 2019 ■ Fundraising $11,682,432 ■ Education, Outreach & Promotion $6,176,233 ■ Radio Broadcasting $2,689,457 64% ■ Management & General $1,668,756 13%

Total $94,910,512

A STRONG, OPERATING NATIONAL 2% SUCCESSFUL YEAR EXPENSES TELEVISION 4% <1% WETA is a careful steward of the funds More than 85 percent of every dollar PRODUCTION generously entrusted to the station from that WETA raises goes to pay for radio, National television productions are Support for 4% a variety of public and private sources. television and digital operations, in significant financial contributors Local Operations The flagship public media station in addition to educational and community to the station’s operations and its the nation’s capital — a not-for-profit outreach services. The remaining ■ Individuals $21,075,220 outreach and education initiatives. organization licensed to the community expenses are used to develop and ■ Public Broadcasting Support $7,367,819 The slate of documentaries created of Greater Washington — is dedicated to steward the donations received and to for national audiences in Fiscal Year ■ Other Income $1,425,668 a mission of public service, presenting build and maintain the infrastructure 23% 66% 2019 included collaborations with two ■ Corporate Underwriting & Funding $1,356,104 vibrant television, radio and online that will enable WETA to continue to esteemed WETA production partners: content and providing educational serve Greater Washington for years to ■ Foundations & Not-for-Profits $766,646 The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science services in communities near and far. come. Generous financial support from from Ken Burns and multiple programs ■ Federal & State Government $5,000 diverse sources provides WETA with from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., including During Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 - the resources necessary to withstand Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Total $31,996,457 June 30, 2019), WETA received more periodic economic challenges and to and Season 5 of Finding Your Roots. than $97 million in funding support expand services to the community. and generated $2.4 million in operating WETA also produced and delivered income. This positive financial outcome a strong schedule of performance was the result of generous contributions LOCAL programs, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus: from individuals, corporations OPERATIONS The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize and foundations, coupled with and Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of disciplined and cost-effective financial WETA depends on broad-based local 2% Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. management. This invaluable support, support to fulfill its community-service In addition, WETA’s core news and public 5% 1% plus community service grants from the mission. In Fiscal Year 2019, contributions affairs programs —PBS NewsHour and Corporation for Public Broadcasting, from individuals provided 66 percent Washington Week — continued to provide Support for National provided the essential funds that gave of the funding for local operations, important news and analysis for the PBS WETA the means to continue to serve the which include WETA Television’s four Television Production national primetime schedule. community and produce high-quality channels — WETA TV 26, WETA HD, ■ Public Broadcasting Support $23,050,333 programming for audiences nationwide. WETA UK and WETA Kids; Classical ■ Foundations & Not-for-Profits $22,257,830 WETA 90.9 FM; and weta.org. Individual ■ Corporate Underwriting & Funding $13,716,680 21% 36% On top of the strong financial results, contributions, along with support WETA achieved a number of notable from local businesses, foundations and ■ Federal & State Government $2,943,397 operational and programming organizations, provided the resources ■ Individuals $1,462,957 accomplishments this year. The that powered local broadcasting ■ Other Income $907,414 organization produced and distributed operations and allowed WETA to deliver important and critically acclaimed educational resources and outreach Total $64,338,611 content, while expanding its reach services to the Greater Washington 35% and engagement with local and national community. audiences.

WETA financial statements are audited annually by a certified public accounting firm.

22 WETA FINANCIAL REPORT 23 Membership and the Community

WETA is privileged to receive support from viewers and listeners who value the programs, resources and activities that the station offers audiences in the national capital region. WETA presents trusted educational services to the community through a variety of content platforms, educational initiatives, cultural offerings and special events.

LOYAL MEMBERS DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS

Nearly 125,000 loyal WETA members support vital To provide deeper engagement with and insight into the Each year, WETA volunteers play an important role in the operations for WETA Television and Classical WETA station’s programming, WETA members received access success of station operations, assisting staff in community 90.9 FM, as well as engagement activities and to unique events that both enlighten and entertain. In initiatives that include answering phones during pledge community events surrounding WETA programming. this fiscal year, these special opportunities included a drives, making thank-you calls to new members, taking preview screening and panel discussion at The George on special office projects and participating in on-site In Fiscal Year 2019, individual contributions exceeded Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium for the new promotions. These extended members of the WETA family $21 million, accounting for 66 percent of the station’s season of the WETA co-production Finding Your Roots also give of their time and talent at station events geared local operating budget. More than one third of WETA with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; preview screenings of popular toward adults and children alike. Throughout Fiscal Year members pledged support as monthly sustainers, Masterpiece dramas Poldark and Les Misérables; and an 2019, more than 100 volunteers contributed nearly 3,300 ensuring that WETA has a consistent foundation for : Chasing the Moon preview and hours of their time to WETA, a generous demonstration of financial success from year to year. Streaming access panel discussion at the in conjunction with devotion and commitment to the station and its mission of on the free PBS Video App and on WETA Passport The . public service. continued to grow in popularity with members, topping 3 million views of favorite public television shows via computers, tablets, smartphones and set-top devices.

WETA Community Advisory Council

The WETA Community Advisory Council Council members are Loren Allan Smith Art Care Consultants; Suzan Jenkins, Arts (CAC) is composed of individuals from (chair), U.S. Court of Federal Claims; and Humanities Council of Montgomery organizations that represent the station’s Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. (vice chair), County; Avis Jones-DeWeever, broadcast-area population in the District Washington National Cathedral; Vivian National Council of Negro Women; of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The Yao (vice chair), Montgomery County Kris McLaughlin, Encore Learning; expertise of the CAC covers a range of Council; Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune, New Jennifer Nycz-Conner, Hilton Worldwide; interests and specialties, including literacy Baptist Covenant; Sandy Dang, 11Plus Kishan Putta, DC Healthlink; Lance and education, arts and culture, history, and Vietnam Education Foundation; Shapiro, Law and underserved populations. CAC Mario Garcia Durham, Association of Alumnus; Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., Green members gather twice each year to assist Performing Arts Professionals (APAP); Valley Civic Association; Katherine Wood, WETA in forming deeper relationships Ruby Lopez Harper, Americans for the Public Diplomacy Council; and Wuiping with the Greater Washington community Arts; Col. Winston McDonald Haythe, Yap, Asia Heritage Foundation. Clockwise from left: WETA members enjoy through engagement activities and local U.S. Army (Ret.), The George Washington a variety of benefits, including streaming events. The council also advises the University Law School; Bruce Hightower, access on WETA Passport; a subscription to the monthly WETA Magazine; invitations to WETA Board of Trustees on programming Arlington Gay and Alliance; Finding events such as a preview screening of and policies to ensure that the station Liz Hottel, Politics and Prose; Melissa Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; and participation in station pledge drives. continues to meet the community’s Houghton, Women in Film and Video educational and cultural needs. of Washington, D.C.; Margaret Hutto, 24 MEMBER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS 25 Leadership Circle

WETA appreciates the generosity of its loyal Leadership Circle donors, whose annual philanthropic gifts enable WETA to continue the tradition of presenting high-quality programming and providing important community services.

CHAIRMAN’S PRESIDENT’S TRUSTEE’S DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE Clockwise, from top right: Leadership $100,000+ $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 Circle donors enjoyed a variety of events throughout the year, including a reception with PBS NewHour staff, a private recital at the residence of the BENEFACTOR SPONSOR SUPPORTER Ambassador of Belgium and a screening $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,499 of The Chaperone on Masterpiece.

SALON SERIES FRIENDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC LAWYERS COMMITTEE The Salon Series offers unique experiences related to the This dedicated group, supporting Classical WETA Fiscal Year 2019 was the inaugural year for the programming on WETA Television and Classical WETA 90.9 FM. with annual gifts of $1,000 or more, ensures the Lawyers Committee, a group that welcomes This year, generous donors and friends had the opportunity to hear vitality of Washington’s premier classical music radio attorneys in the Washington region to increase their thought-provoking speakers and attend live local performances. station. Donors enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours, understanding of the breadth of WETA’s local and The events included a conversation about Frontline: The Facebook opportunities to meet on-air hosts, and invitations to national programming. An autumn reception featured Dilemma at the National Press Club, the presentation of the Library private recitals, including one at the residence of the a lively discussion between PBS NewsHour’s Capitol of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Emilio and Gloria Ambassador of Belgium with pianist Yuliya Gorenman Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins and politics Estefan, and a screening of The Chaperone on Masterpiece with (below). Friends of Classical Music are recognized on producer Beth Summers (above), as well as a tour of actress Elizabeth McGovern (below, center). these pages with a musical note. Classical WETA.

26 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 27 Friends of the NewsHour Friends of the NewsHour is a group of generous individuals and family foundations that provides philanthropic support ensuring that PBS NewsHour has the resources to continue its world-class, award-winning journalism. Friends enjoy special benefits including text-on-screen broadcast recognition, invitations to regional events featuring PBS NewsHour journalists and producers, and the opportunity to tour the broadcast studio and watch a live taping of the program. WETA is very grateful to the following donors who contributed in Fiscal Year 2019.

Paul and Kathy Anderson Jerome Jacobson Foundation Jocelyn Bauer Stephen and Marilyn Kerman The Better Angels Society Bedford Falls Foundation, Charitable Fund The Better Angels Society is composed of individual donors and family foundations Joanne and Bill Conway Dr. Uma Lele whose generosity allows WETA production partner Ken Burns (above) and his Georgette Bennett and Jacqueline B. Mars colleagues at Florentine Films to continue to produce high-quality documentary films Leonard Polonsky The Mason Hirst Foundation enjoyed by millions of public television viewers nationwide. The society’s support also Jane Borg and Barry Blattman Friedrika Merck expands educational outreach activities, including digital components that introduce Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation Howard and Abby Milstein current and future generations of Americans to their collective history. WETA thanks John and Louise Bryson The John and Wendy Neu Foundation the following donors who contributed to the organization through The Better Angels David Crane and Jeff Wells Frederic C. Rich Society in Fiscal Year 2019. Deerbrook Charitable Trust The Ripple Foundation Mercedes T. Bass John and Leslie McQuown desJardins/Blachman Fund Jay and Sharon Rockefeller James R. Berdell Foundation Mindy’s Hope Foundation Consuelo Duroc-Danner Dr. Margaret Ruttenberg Gilchrist and Amy Berg Minnesota Community Foundation Otho Eskin and Therese Keane Roger and Victoria Sant Trust Blavatnik Family Foundation The Montrone Family Kristin Gamble Tom and Laurie Saylak Gary and Nancy Chartrand The Pfeil Foundation Garnett Family Charitable Trust Clarice Smith Jan and Rick Cohen David M. Rubenstein Paul and Marcia Ginsburg George and Camilla Smith Cousins Family Foundation Schwartz/Reisman Foundation Gruber Family Foundation Lise Strickler and Mark Gallogly Deborah P. and Jonathan T. Dawson Segal Family Foundation Louise Grunwald Koo and Patricia Yuen John & Catherine Debs Bobby and Polly Stein Richard and Gail Elden Susan & John Wieland Senator Bill and Tracy Frist One anonymous donor Fullerton Family Charitable Fund Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation Kissick Family Foundation Fund for David and Susan Kreisman Journalism Excellence Rocco and Debbie Landesman McCloskey Family Charitable Trust Honoring the legacy of WETA’s beloved friend and colleague, journalist Gwen Ifill, the Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence supports innovations for PBS NewsHour and Washington Week. The fund provides fellowships and opportunities for emerging journalists from diverse communities to gain hands-on experience mentored by the Washington Week and PBS NewsHour staff — offering the public broadcasting system a pipeline of promising new talent.

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28 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 29 Lee N. Leonhardy Sharon Percy Rockefeller and Elizabeth P. Campbell Bernard W. Lewis * Senator John D. Rockefeller IV Ms. Eleanor L. Linkous Mr. Douglas Alan Ross Mr. Roy Lykes, Jr. Ms. Ruth Roush Legacy Society Dr. Arlene P. Maclin Mrs. Cynthia Rufty Elaine Marcuse Mary Jane Ruhl Mary C. Massey Ms. Patricia Runco Ms. Ann P. Matheson Ms. Carol Ruppel WETA gratefully honors those individuals who have Constance R. McAdam Ms. Roxanne Russell named WETA as a beneficiary in a will, trust, Mrs. Darlene McLaughlin Rosanne Russo Ms. Patricia McNeil Mr. Eric Ryans Elizabeth P. Campbell retirement plan or life insurance policy or Mr. Michael P. Meller Pat Sachs Sally and Alan Merten Mr. Ebenezer O. Sackey WETA founder Elizabeth P. through a life income gift that benefits Richard Michaelson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sale Campbell championed free, Ms. Pamela A. Michel Dr. and Mrs. Paul Schlein the station in years to come. Dr. Mary Miller Ms. Marysol S. Scott high-quality education for Ms. Linda C. Minnick Gene F. Seevers all citizens, and her vision Guests enjoy the Elizabeth P. Campbell Legacy Society annual luncheon. Nell Minow and David Apatoff Anne and Mr. Brinton Minshall Dr. Bernard Slosberg and Ms. Mary Chor helped establish WETA Jim Compton John and Julie Hamre Robert I. Misbin, MD Antonia Browning Smiley as one of the region’s Catherine M. Cortes Ms. Susan Harding Dr. Michael C. Mocknick Ms. Barbara L. Soloman most valued and essential Helen Daniel Mr. Richard E. Hardy Mr. Jeff Moreno and Dr. William Simcoke Dr. Sonja Sperlich Mr. Don De Bolt Ms. Betsy A. Harris Ann Moser and Dan Minnich Ms. Helen P. Starr institutions. Through her Mrs. Alexandra de Borchgrave Bull Run Philosophical Society Dr. Thomas M. Mould Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stogis bequest, Mrs. Campbell laid Joan Moumbleaux Thomas H. Stutzman Bill DeGraff Polly F. Harrison the foundation to ensure Ms. Debra N. Diener Mr. John F. Harvey Ms. Thelma S. Mrazek Mr. David Sweet Susan DiGiacinto Ms. Marilyn Hill Mr. Keith Mulrooney Ms. Duchess A. Swift that WETA will always be Mrs. Margaret Dong Mr. Chip Hines Ms. Joy Myers and Mr. Tom Barnett Mrs. Nancy E. Symington Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ackerman an integral part of the Ms. Brigitte Donkin Rose Hirschel and Andrew Shreeves ** Elizabeth Pels Nash Mrs. Linda K. Tang Dr. Alice A. Adams * Mrs. Vera Donskoy Amanda MacKenzie Hobart Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nigon Alison Blair Taylor educational and cultural life Ms. Leslie A. Adams Katherine A. Downs Mr. and Mrs. Caswell O. Hobbs III Sandy Northrop Ms. Terri L. Tedford Mary Carolyn Adler of the Greater Washington Mr. Kenneth B. Dreyfuss Margaret Hodges Mr. Peter Novick Ms. Bettee-Aynn Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Allen community and the nation. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Dukert Mr. John B. Horner Yolanda C. Oertel, M.D. Darlene K. Thomas John and Susan Allen James N. Duley Mr. Steven Hoy Mr. Richard Ogden and Mrs. Laura Ogden Lynette Wardle and Henry B. Thomas Ms. Zaida Arguedas Ms. Beverly Dunson ** Mr. Charles Hrebenach Mr. Warren Oliveri Jr. and Ms. Lillian M. Thomas Mrs. Lucy Arkin Debbie Eliason Minori Sugita Imamura * Ms. McGennis Williams Ms. Victoria H. Timian Dr. Bill S. Ashley Ms. Patricia A. Eller Ms. Elizabeth A. Ingalls Ms. Helen Onufrak Ina A. Smith-Tornberg Reverend Gayle E. Bach-Watson Bequests Sarah G. Epstein and Donald A. Collins Ms. Janet R. Inscore-Boswell Ms. Emily C. Otto Mr. Rick Trevino and Mr. William Pearson Susanne (Susie) Bachtel Ms. Megan Evans Virginia Ivin Christopher Pankow Ms. Susan M. Troccolo WETA greatly appreciates and remembers Jo Ann Post Barlow Martin and Barbara Faga Ms. Marion Jacks Dr. James D. Parker Mrs. Ellen Tuttle Lena S. Barnett, Esq. the thoughtful donors whose gifts Christine M. Feinthel Arthur M. Katz and Sima Osdoby Joan Parsons Ms. Joan Utterback Esther Hoshall Beaumont through bequests, trust distributions and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fina Dannette Gentile Kauffman Susan M. Pearce Otto Ken Uyehara * Ms. Susan Bell retirement plans provided significant Joseph V. Fischer Mrs. Margot Kelly Ms. Robin Phillips Ms. Jean Vander Woude Judith E. Bernstein Endowed Fund * support for WETA TV 26, WETA UK and Ms. Sherry Fisher Captain Joan E. Darrah, USN (Ret.) and Ms. Marca Piehuta Sandy Vogelgesang Megan and Donald Beyer Classical WETA 90.9 FM in Fiscal Year 2019. Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Fleming Ms. Lynne Kennedy Lilly and David Pierce Donald and Katherine Vore Ms. Kit Bigelow Henry and Teresa Folgate Randolph N. Kerr Benjamin M. Plotkin Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Wallace Ms. Mary C. Blake Emanuel A. Beck Charitable Trust Ms. Linda Fomenko Peter and Sharon Kissel Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gale S. Pollock and Renate Wallenberg Mr. Dewey Blanton Albert Chaiken Marital Trust Ms. Susan Fox Drs. Susan and Perry Klein LTC (Ret.) Doug McAllaster Mr. Kevin J. Walsh Teresa Ann Bohan Estate of Joan R. Challinor Dr. Esther Foxe Mr. Peter R. Kolker Ms. Marianne Poon Richard and Bonnie Wan Dr. Jean Bolan Estate of Marjorie Coffin Biff and Paula Franks Jane and Kenneth Kolson Jeanne W. and Ronald M. Powell Mr. Ronald Wassel Ms. Deborah A. Bombard Leslie L. De Veau Trust Mrs. Barbara J. Fritzler Raymond J. Kukulski * Bonnie and John Priebe Dr. Denis Webb and Mr. and Ms. Antony Botto Estate of Roberta J. Deihl John B. Fuge * Carolyn Kulisheck Ethel M. Probst * Dr. Barbara Sollner-Webb Philip Brandis Estate of Priscilla E. Dever Ms. Mary E. Furlow Ms. Suzanne Kuser Mr. Walter B. Quetsch Mr. Robert Wein Mr. E. Sanford Branscomb Estate of Samuel Einfrank Ms. Helen Gaul Ellen J. LaBelle Silvia Quevedo Glenn Welde Ms. Linda A. Britt Estate of Beverly A. Feeser Mrs. Joyce L. Gayle Ms. Sheryl Lahti The Quin Family Foundation Sally Wells Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn Arthur Fisher Trust Harry George III David R. and Deborah S. Lambert Rebecca E. Quirk Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Werntz Hays R. Browning Estate of Katherine Carlene Garrigus Mr. Edward F. Gerber Ms. Anne E. Lamond J. Chris Ramsey * Ms. Louise S. Widdup Dr. Dale R. Buchanan Estate of Ezra Glaser Rose Gerke Dr. Deirdre LaPin Ms. Linda M. Rancourt Ms. Nancy H. Wiecking John P. Cahill Estate of Lynn G. Llewellyn Dr. Douglas E. Gill Mrs. Helen Large Ms. Audrey Rasmussen Mrs. Carol Witt Bob and Monte Campbell Estate of Elizabeth L. Margolet John and Martha Giovanelli Mrs. Doris R. Lavine Lisa Joan Reardon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolpert Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Cecelia Cannizzaro Estate of Pearl Marks Mrs. Chareclia Gjoni Myriam Lechuga Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reece Ms. Rebecca Wood Michael and Kristina Caplin Carl J. Mays Revocable Trust Marianne and Hugh Goodwin Amy Sui Ling Lee * Ms. Carol A. Reich Ms. Wendy Woods-Pallett Ms. Norma Carey Estate of Senta and Al Raizen Sandra Goshgarian Susan Lee Mr. Jean-Paul Richard Ellen Wormser Sally Caulfield Estate of Margareta A. Schuessler Burton S. Greenstein Mr. Joseph Leech Susan Richmond and Robert Livernash Xiaodong Zhang Dr. Anne Page Chiapella Estate of Irmelle Lida Small Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Guiliano Harvey I. Leifert Margaret P. Riesz Mr. Victor Zitel Michael Jay Chusmir and Tove B. Titlow Trust Dr. Helene N. Guttman Ms. Rosemarie N. Lentini and Ms. Patricia A. Riley 65 anonymous donors Deborah McPherson Chusmir Estate of Sally F. West Dr. Lee P. Haacker Mr. Frank J. Loss Craig and Cynthia Roberts Nancy E. Gwinn and John Y. Cole, Jr. * Deceased Estate of Thomas and Evelyn Wilcox Barbara and Bob Hall Lynne and Joseph Lentz, Jr. Susan E. Roberts ** PBS NewsHour intentions George C. Wolf Trust

30 ELIZABETH P. CAMPBELL LEGACY SOCIETY 31 Local Corporate LOCAL UNDERWRITING WETA thanks the corporate organizations that supported WETA Television, Classical WETA 90.9 FM, WETA Magazine, weta.org and local projects during and Foundation Fiscal Year 2019. Support 20th Century Fox The In Series Smithsonian Institution – Alexandria Symphony Orchestra The International School of Music National Air & Space Museum Amazing Farm Fun @ Ticonderoga Jenner & Block LLP Smithsonian Institution – American Society of Clinical Oncology The John F. Kennedy Center for National Museum of the American-Turkish Association of the Performing Arts American Indian Washington – ATADC Johns Hopkins Medicine – Smithsonian Institution – Annapolis Symphony Orchestra A Woman’s Journey National Portrait Gallery Apollo Orchestra King Bolden Sony Pictures Classics Apple Inc. The Kreeger Museum Strathmore Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) Levine Music Theatre J The Art League Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Toll Brothers Attila Glatz Concert Productions The Listening Room Turner Broadcasting Inc. Bach Choir of Bethlehem Live Nation – LOCAL FOUNDATION SUPPORT Bleecker Street Media LLC LogMein, Inc. Military District of Washington WETA is grateful for the support of the following foundations, which allowed the The Boeing Company Maryland Lyric Opera Universal Pictures organization to provide robust local services during Fiscal Year 2019. Through Bonhams National Archives Foundation University of Maryland School of Music television, radio and online content, and community engagement programs, WETA British Embassy National Chamber Ensemble Vocal Arts DC served children and families across the region. Browne Academy National Endowment for The Walt Disney Company Cantate Chamber Singers the Humanities The Walt Disney Studios The Austin Foundation, Inc. The Maple Tree Fund Cathedral Choral Society National Gallery of Art Washington Bach Consort Vaughan W. Brown Family Foundation The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Center for the Arts at National Philharmonic Washington Balalaika Society The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation George Mason University Opera Lafayette The Washington Ballet Foundation Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Chiarina Chamber Players Opera Philadelphia Washington Chamber Orchestra Eugene B. Casey Foundation Foundation China Performing Arts Agency (CPAA) PBS Distribution Washington Concert Opera The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation MAXIMUS Foundation The Choral Arts Society of Washington Pharmaceutical Research and Washington Master Chorale for the Performing Arts The Meredith Foundation City of Fairfax Band Association Manufacturers of America, PhRMA Washington National Cathedral Marshall B. Coyne Foundation The Millstream Fund Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Prince George’s Philharmonic Washington Performing Arts Delman Mortenson Charitable Claude Moore Charitable Foundation at the University of Maryland Quatt Associates, Inc. Waterford Concert Series Foundation New York Community Trust Columbia Records Riverhead Books Whittle School & Studios Dimick Foundation Park Foundation Comcast Corporation The Reston Chorale Wintergreen Music The Max and Victoria Dreyfus The Phase Foundation Cornell University Glee Club Smithsonian Institution – Wolf Trap Foundation for the Foundation, Inc. PNC Foundation CVS American Art Museum Performing Arts The Richard Eaton Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Davies Concert Series Smithsonian Institution – The Farvue Foundation Nora Roberts Foundation DC Commission on the Arts and Freer Gallery of Art and The Robert M. Fisher Memorial The Scheidel Foundation Humanities Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Foundation, Inc. – A Foundation of Seeley Foundation DC Strings Workshop the Jess and Mildred Fisher Family Eugene M. Sullivan, M.D. Foundation Doctors Without Borders John G. and Jean R. Gosnell Foundation The Yuen Foundation The Embassy Series The Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman One anonymous foundation Falun Dafa Association of Foundation Washington, DC Flatiron Books Folger Shakespeare Library Folklore Society of Greater Washington Ford’s Theatre FX Networks George Mason’s Gunston Hall Goucher College Hanover Square Press Harlequin Enterprises Limited HarperCollins Publishers Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens The Hylton Performing Arts Center

From left: The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece; Great Performances: The Cleveland Orchestra 32 LOCAL CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT Centennial Celebration; Nature: Forest of the Lynx. 33 Honors and Awards WETA Production Center A wide array of programs that air on WETA Television and PBS stations nationwide are produced at the WETA Production Center television studios in Arlington, Virginia. The iconic news and public affairs series PBS NewsHour and Washington Week call the facility home, as do many WETA programs created exclusively for viewers in Greater Washington. Fiscal Year 2019 local productions included Washington in the '90s, Washington in the 2000s, INDIVIDUAL Discovering Washington: The 4th WETA PRODUCTIONS, CO-PRODUCTIONS AND PROJECTS ACHIEVEMENT of July, WETA Around Town and WETA Arts. PBS NewsHour Brainline: Exercise and Fitness The Mayo Clinic: Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Judy Woodruff “Burdened Beyond Their Years” — After Spinal Cord Injury Faith - Hope - Science National Academy of Television Auburn University College of Human The WETA Production Center is Society of Professional Journalists: Digital Health Award Christopher Award: TV & Cable Arts & Sciences: Daytime Emmy Sciences: International Quality of a turnkey broadcast production Sigma Delta Chi Award; Feature Award; Outstanding Travel & Life: IQLA Laureate Award Reporting Telly Award: Online; Silver Gabriel Award: First Place; English- Adventure Program facility with two fully equipped Freedom Forum Institute: Free Language Television, Special or television studios; two control “Inside : Struggling to Survive” Colorín Colorado Documentary National Academy of Television Expression Award: Lifetime — National Headliner Award: Arts & Sciences: Daytime Emmy Achievement rooms; a transmission center with Continuing Broadcast Coverage of a Communicator Award of Excellence: Telly Award Award; Outstanding Host National Press Foundation: robust satellite, fiber optic and IP Major News Event Education W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Nightly Business Report Tony Bennett: The Library of connectivity; and complementary Contributions to Journalism Award “Junk News” — Mirror Award: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Congress Gershwin Prize for production media and EVS Best Story on Social Media in the American Public Television: Program National Academy of Television Popular Song PBS Beacon Award Crosshairs Excellence Award rooms. Additionally, the facility Arts & Sciences: Daytime Emmy National Academy of Television RespectAbility Excellence in “Kept Out” — Alfred I. duPont- Award; Best Preschool Children’s has multiple AVID edit suites and Pati’s Mexican Table Arts & Sciences: Primetime Emmy Journalism Award Columbia Award: Silver Baton Animated Series technical infrastructure featuring Imagen Award: Best Variety or Reality Award; Outstanding Music Direction “Kept Out” — Peabody Award Parents’ Choice Gold Award: Show Marcia Biggs the latest digital technology to Television The Vietnam War “Kept Out” — Society of Professional James Beard Media Award: Television Newswomen’s Club of New York: support all production needs. Journalists: Sigma Delta Chi Award; Program, In Studio or Fixed Location Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award: Marie Colvin Front Page Award for Public Service in Television Silver Baton Foreign Correspondence Journalism Clarion Award: Television Vanessa Dennis “The Plastic Problem” — Documentary Series, National Peabody Award Broadcasting & Cable: Technology National Academy of Television Leadership Award PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Arts & Sciences: News & Documentary Emmy Award; Outstanding Research — HundrED: Top 100 Education Jane Ferguson Innovations for 2019 George Polk Award: Foreign PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Television Reporting — National Association for Media Literacy Education: Media Literate Amna Nawaz Media Award American Muslim Institution: Excellence in Media Award

Clockwise from top left: PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff accepts a Free Expression Award from the Freedom Forum Institute; Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin and Sara Just of PBS NewsHour celebrate receiving a Peabody Award for “The Plastic Problem”; Tony Bennett: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award (pictured: 34 HONORS AND AWARDS Tony Bennett and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden); Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood wins a Daytime Emmy Award. 35 WETA Board of Trustees

OFFICERS Timothy C. Coughlin Chairman WETA President and Chief Executive Officer WETA Board of Trustees Chairman Catherine Stevens Sharon Percy Rockefeller Timothy C. Coughlin Vice Chairman and Secretary

TRUSTEES CORPORATE OFFICERS Kenneth Adelman Mara Mayor Sharon Percy Rockefeller President and Chief Karna Small Bodman Sally Merten Executive Officer

Peter Buscemi Lawrence Nussdorf Jason R. Daisey Executive Vice President and René Carter Robert Quinn Chief Operating Officer

John Dalton Edward Hart Rice Dalton Delan Executive Vice President and Margaret Milner Richardson Gregory Gallopoulos Chief Programming Officer Sharon Percy Rockefeller Ronald Gordon Lisa Lindstrom Delaney ex officio Senior Vice President and John W. Hechinger Jr. General Counsel Trustee Emeritus Thomas Saylak Pauline Schneider David C. Purvis J. Roderick Heller III Senior Vice President, Chief WETA TV 26 WETA HD CLASSICAL WETA Trustee Emeritus John Schwieters Financial Officer and Treasurer 26.4 Over the Air Via Antenna 26.1 Over the Air Via Antenna WETA 90.9 FM Washington, D.C. Comcast 26 Comcast 800 (Washington, D.C. area) WGMS 89.1 FM Hagerstown Frederick Humphries, Jr. Robert Sloan Cox 26, 802 Comcast 219 (Baltimore area) WETA 88.9 FM Frederick Fios 26 Cox 1026, 1003 classicalweta.org Timothy Keating Loren Allan Smith RCN 26 DirecTV 26, 26-1 vivalavoce.org Judith Lansing Kovler ex officio Dish 8076 WETA UK Fios 526 WETA.ORG Roger Krone Riley Temple 26.2 Over the Air Via Antenna RCN 613 Comcast 265 Susan Lee John Ulfelder Cox 800 WETA PBS KIDS Fios 474 26.3 Over the Air Via Antenna Jerome Libin Christopher Wolf Comcast 266 Cox 801 Elizabeth Lodal Fios 472 RCN 38 David O. Maxwell Trustee Emeritus

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