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PCN Celebrates 75 Years of Cable Television in Pennsylvania

PCN’s celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Cable Television recognizes Pennsylvania’s deep connection to the founders of cable television. PCN dedicated the month of October to relevant programming, including archival interviews with Cable Pioneers, and a look at the growth and future of the industry. 

75th Anniversary programs are available to stream on demand with PCN Select.

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Join our Cable Pioneers and invest in the journey they took over 75 years ago that revolutionized the entertainment world and later created PCN, the country's first educational cable network. For over 40 years, PCN has played an integral role in educating, connecting, and celebrating Pennsylvanians. To commemorate this achievement, we invite you to celebrate the legacy and commitment of these Pioneers of Cable with a donation today.

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Other Pennsylvania History & Culture Programs recommended for you:

 FREE Video On Demand - 75th Anniversary of Cable TV Programs
img1777579822909685555Cable Pioneers Tribute to Milton Shapp, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Bob Tarlton, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Yolanda Barco, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Yolanda Barco Tribute, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Jim Duratz, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Joe Gans and Irene Gans, Husband and Wife Cable TV Pioneers, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555John Rigas, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Ralph Roberts, PCN Profiles, Cable75
img1777579822909685555The Cable Center History Panel, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Jerrold Electronics Tribute to Milton Shapp, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Brian Roberts, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Cable Pioneers Panel #1, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Cable Pioneers Panel #2, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Yolanda Barco Tribute, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Brian Lockman, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555History of Cable TV and Broadband, Todd Eachus, Broadband Communications Assoc. of PA, President, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Jim Faircloth, Cable TV Pioneers, Exec. Dir., Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Kate Hampford Donahue, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555Martin Brophy, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555PA Broadband Summit - Network Speed, Cable 75
img1777579822909685555PA Broadband Summit - Rural Broadband Development, Cable 75
 FREE Video On Demand - 75th Anniversary of Cable TV Shorts
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #1 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #2 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #3 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #4 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #5 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #6 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tarlton #7 (1997)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Bob Tudek (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: George Gardner (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Jim Duratz #1 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Joe Gans #1 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: John Rigas (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Len Ecker #1 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Len Ecker #2 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Ralph Roberts #1 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Ralph Roberts #2 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Strat Smith (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Yolanda Barco #1 (1998)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Yolanda Barco #2 (1998)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Yolanda Barco #3 (1998)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Yolanda Barco #4 (2001)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Jim Duratz #2 (2016)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Jim Duratz #3 (2016)
img1777579837354876206Cable Pioneer Shorts: Joe Gans #2 (2016)
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #1, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #2, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #3, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #4, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #5, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #6, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #7, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #8, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #9, Cable 75
img1777579837354876206Joe Gans Series #10, Cable 75

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