This is just one story from our This is Us special featuring local people who have a connection to our national parks. You can see the whole show on KTEH 10/07/09 at 7pm or see it in HD on 10/04/09 on KQEDHD.

KTEH signs on in 1964

In 1964 these men in black had a vision. They took a big step forward and launched KTEH. They saw the value of educational TV in classrooms. It was a big success and KTEH grew from there.

In September we will celebrate our 45th birthday.

Following the example of these local visionaries, KTEH continues to move forward using technology to inspire and enlighten. The internet  makes it possible for us to offer our content well beyond the 24 hour broadcast cycle. And it’s easy to use this technology - developed right here at home- to engage in real conversation with you, our viewers.

So welcome to Back Talk with Becca — the blog.

I began this conversation with viewers last year on a discussion board.The feedback was good but some of you mentioned the BackTalk board was sort of hard to find. The information you provided on Back Talk was  so valuable, we decided to launch a bigger, better, fully-featured blog so we can really chat it up.

Here you’ll get to peek behind the curtain and see what’s in the works at KTEH. I’ll update you on our Brilliantly British line-up, share details about upcoming special events, keep you posted on plans for local shoots and most importantly, offer ways you can help us shape and create public media.

Recently viewers helped to create KTEH Cooks with Garlic. Currently Doctor Who fans are competing in our How Who Are You? contest. The winner will host an evening of Doctor Who on KTEH.

This is your public media station. We’d like to have your involvement as part of the KTEH community, and in our programs in the future – so check back often for opportunities speak your mind and get involved.

Thanks for your support and appreciation of KTEH.

Sincerely,

Becca King Reed