PBS Launches 'PBS Retro' on Roku, a New Channel Featuring Classic TV Shows

The new free ad-supported streaming channel offers 24/7 access to beloved series from the 1970s to the 1990s.

PBS Retro is a free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel now available on Roku, featuring classic series like 'Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood' and 'Reading Rainbow'.
The channel aims to reconnect audiences with nostalgic content from their childhood, enhancing PBS's presence in the digital streaming market.
Alongside PBS Retro, other PBS FAST channels on Roku include PBS Food, Julia Child, and PBS Nature.
PBS Distribution, a joint venture between PBS and GBH Boston, manages this initiative, emphasizing the strategic expansion of PBS content on digital platforms.
The launch is part of PBS's broader strategy to increase revenue and brand awareness through digital platforms and meet viewer demands in the evolving media landscape.