FOSTER LAW PARTNERS WITH ALABAMA PUBLIC TELEVISION
March 6, 2024
Foster Law is proud to partner with Alabama Public Television (“APT.”) APT is known for educational television, and the State of Alabama was the first state in the nation to offer this service and benefit to the people of Alabama in the year 1955. (APT). As lawyers practicing in the State of Alabama and practicing in the field of Elder Law, we believe it is important for us to support educational programming in this state. Additionally, APT has actively been involved in our lives. For example, as a child in the 1970s, my mom had me tuned into programs such as Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, and Electric Company. In the 1990s, my grandmother had me tuned into episodes of Antiques Roadshow, and in the 2000s, I watched numerous dramatic series and shows via the Masterpiece presentations on the Public Broadcasting Service (“PBS”) (and shown on APT) with my wife, such as Inspector Lewis, Wallander (I even wanted the unique ringtone for my cell phone that Wallander had on his cell phone), Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and Sherlock.
In the 1960’s, President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke of the goal of public television to “enrich [...] lives.” (You Tube). Also, Ralph Ellison, author of the Invisible Man and a Tuskegee University alum, discussed the possibilities of Public Television to benefit American society and understanding in 1967. (You Tube)
In today’s times, APT still has a role to play in American society, and importantly, in Alabama. For example, there are multiple programs centered on the history, culture, and life of Alabama, such as: Defending Freedom the Arthur D. Shores Story, Sink the Alabama, Alabama Black Belt Blues (which includes footage from Gip's Place in Bessemer, Alabama), and programming that is unique to Alabama, such as: Discovering Alabama, Capitol Journal, and Subcarrier (which is recorded at Saturn in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama.) (APT 2) Also, there are other unique programs to PBS, broadcast through APT, such as Frontline, NOVA, and Nature.
If you have not watched APT lately, give it a try. You can watch via your television on a local channel or stream over 4000 PBS and local shows. (APT 3) It just may be the most enriching, enjoyable, educational, compelling, and relaxing programming you have seen.
Foster Law is happy to support Alabama Public Television, and its educational programming.
Foster Law is here to help you with any legal matter you may have, including any Elder Law, personal injury or wrongful death claims or issues. Please click on our webform and submit the details of your inquiry. The initial consultation is FREE. Or, feel free to text us at (205) 651-5808 or call us at (205) 259-1678.
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