August 2nd, 2006

PBS programs on your PC

PBS announced digital download deals last week with Google Video and the cool Open Media Network. Episodes from shows such as “Antiques Roadshow” and “Nova,” as well as children’s programming such as “Arthur” and “Cyberchase,” are being offered on Google and through Open Media Network, a nonprofit net dedicated to public broadcasting and educational programming at Omn.org.

Shows on both services are priced at $1.99 an episode, except for “Nova,” which is priced at $7.99. Shows downloaded from either service will carry a spot urging viewers to become members of their local PBS stations. (as reported on Variety.com)

As a person who enjoys high quality video for myself and my family, I look forward to checking OMN out — and supporting two important nonprofits in the process!