Common questions

Is WGBH and PBS the same?

Is WGBH and PBS the same?

WGBH-TV, virtual channel 2 (VHF digital channel 5), branded on-air as GBH or GBH 2 since 2020, is the primary Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Who designed the WGBH logo?

Chermayeff & Geismar
1974–2020. WGBH’s most famous logo, consisting of the company name with a double drop shadow on both sides of it, was designed by Chermayeff & Geismar. This logo’s first on-air appearance occurred on March 3, 1974, during the series premiere of Nova. A network ID was produced in 1977 by Chris Pullman.

Why did WGBH change its name?

WGBH announced it’s rebranding as “GBH” to reflect a growing focus on digital platforms. And for GBH we’re not just TV, but radio and have podcasts and digital curricula. Having a brand construct that relates to broadcast begins to feel outdated and an incomplete world of what we do.”

Did WGBH change its name?

(Boston, MA – August 31, 2020) WGBH today announced new branding, dropping the broadcast-centric “W” from its name and adopting a new logo. Going forward, the organization will be known as GBH.

Why did WGBH become GBH?

The license-holder is WGBH Educational Foundation, which also owns company flagship WGBH-TV and WGBX-TV, along with WGBY-TV in Springfield. “GBH” stands for Great Blue Hill, the site of WGBH’s FM transmitter in Milton, Massachusetts, as well as the original location of WGBH-TV’s transmitter.

Who owns WGBH Boston?

WGBH Educational Foundation
WGBH/Owner

What does GBH Boston stand for?

Great Blue Hill
WGBH (89.7 MHz; branded as GBH without the “W” since August 31, 2020) is a public radio station located in Boston, Massachusetts. “GBH” stands for Great Blue Hill, the site of WGBH’s FM transmitter in Milton, Massachusetts, as well as the original location of WGBH-TV’s transmitter.

When was WGBH founded?

May 2, 1955
WGBH/Founded

What dies WGBH stand for?

How is WGBH funded?

As a nonprofit organization, WGBH is constrained from selling advertising to fill its coffers; it receives more than 30 percent of its funding from PBS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other public broadcasting stations.

Where is WGBH located?

WGBH is located in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood, close to Allston, Cambridge, and Watertown, Massachusetts. Take Exit 20 (Brighton/Cambridge) and follow signs to Allston/Brighton.

What did WGBH stand for?

Western Great Blue Hill
Background: WGBH (an abbreviation of Western Great Blue Hill) is a PBS affiliate located in Boston, Massachusetts and owned by the WGBH Educational Foundation.

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Ruth Doyle