What's On

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

See the new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The film examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. [Sun., Nov. 16 -Fri. Nov. 21 at 7pm]

MASTERPIECE “The Great Escaper" 

Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in the true story. [Sun., Nov. 23 at 8pm]

ELLA BRENNAN: COMMANDING THE TABLE

Honors the centennial anniversary of local legend Ella Brennan's birth. [Thu., Nov. 27 at 4pm]

WE HEART PUBLIC TELEVISION!

The special celebrates the extraordinary musical artists and personalities of PBS stations and stages. [Thu., Nov. 27 at 7pm]

What People are Saying

  • "WYES is another one of those great New Orleans institutions that make New Orleans what it is. WYES and Public television is an important part of our local media culture. "

    — Robert from New Orleans, LA

  • "Best programming on television."

    — Martha from Mandeville, LA

  • "WYES is the reason we are the most insightful, funniest, master chef, and compassionate people we are today. Too much! We are so proud of WYES!! Thank you! "

    — Cheryl & Mike Jackson from Metairie, LA

  • "WYES does a wonderful job and PBS is a favorite channel of mine. "All Creatures Great and Small" is my favorite."

    — Cynthia from Pearl River, LA

  • "As a native New Orleanian I have watched WYES since childhood. I live on the Coast now but have Passport because I can’t do without WYES! "

    — Wendy from Long Beach, MS