WASHINGTON – November 20, 2022 - Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), made the following statement today on the passing of Bruce Christensen.
“All of us at America’s Public Television Stations were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bruce Christensen, the second president of this organization, later president of PBS and a truly good man.
“Bruce’s pioneering work at both APTS and PBS contributed to a very strong and successful public television system, in ways too often overlooked with the passage of time.
“Bruce was a wise and generous counselor and advisor to me and to others fortunate enough to succeed him at APTS. He also helped me launch a television production enterprise during my service at the Washington Post Company, and his later work at Bonneville Broadcasting was as distinguished as his leadership in public television.
“My colleagues and I extend our most profound sympathies to Barbara and her family, with gratitude for a life of service, leadership and deep faith that set an inspiring example for us all.”
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