Montana PBS: Its History and Future

Dates: March 24, 2025
Meets: M from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies
Cost:  $0.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
03/24/2025Monday3 PM to 5 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Montana was the last state to get a public television station. How did we finally join the PBS family? General manager Aaron Pruitt will tell the story of what's become the most conspicuous example of cooperation between Montana's two largest universities. He will introduce Nancy Flikkema, the persistent farm wife who proved one person can make a difference for her community. Pruitt will also discuss Montana PBS's successes through the years and tell us what lies ahead.

Course Takeaways

  • An understanding of how one determined person can organize to get things done.
  • How Montana PBS creates films that portray the state's people to the citizens of Montana and the world.
  • How important local creativity and support are to the public television system.
  • What the future looks like for Montana PBS.
Fee:  $0.00

Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies

600 West Kagy Blvd
Bozeman, Montana 59717

Aaron Pruitt

Aaron Pruitt entered MSU as a film student in the fall of 1984 (the year Montana PBS was founded) and has been involved with the station and network since then. He has provided leadership in programming, production and fundraising. In 2017, he was named director and general manager of Montana PBS. An executive producer for many award-winning productions, Aaron has also collaborated with independent filmmakers to distribute Montana programs to national public television.