PBS is not just news. Their funding goes to many great, educational shows and documentaries. And as for the Muppets, I do not think that PBS gets the lion’s share of the money stemming from Muppet toys, Sesame Street, etc. I would think (in the spirit of Free Enterprise) the family of Jim Henson and whatever stock holders are involved receive the majority of those funds.
PBS is not just news. Their funding goes to many great, educational shows and documentaries. And as for the Muppets, I do not think that PBS gets the lion’s share of the money stemming from Muppet toys, Sesame Street, etc. I would think (in the spirit of Free Enterprise) the family of Jim Henson and whatever stock holders are involved receive the majority of those funds.