Tell Me Your Story

https://larryrifkin.net/ The Big Idea: In his compelling career memoir, Larry Rifkin, the programming executive for Connecticut Public Television for over a quarter of a century, shares his story and unique insights into the PBS system, and touches upon the many changes he has seen in the broadcasting industry over the span of his career .The So-What: Rifkin was responsible for bringing Barney & Friends to PBS. Threatened with cancellation shortly after its premiere on PBS in April, 1992, it went on to become one of the most successful children’s television series in history. Without Rifkin, the phenomenon would never have occurred. In an upcoming documentary, I Love You, You Hate Me (https://deadline.com/2022/08/peacock-virtual-docfest-lineup-joe-berlinger-shadowland-rosa-parks-prince-andrew-documentaries-1235100853/), on Peacock TV, Rifkin is interviewed, as is his daughter, Leora, through whose eyes he envisioned the potential of the property. Key Messages: In his new book, No Dead Air: Career Reflection