Pat Mitchell’s PBS

A little over a year ago, Pat Mitchell became not only the first female president and CEO of America's Public Broadcasting System, but the first producer to fill the role. Shortly after PBS reduced its workforce by nine percent, and three days before its board reviewed a new three-year strategic plan, Mitchell spoke to RealScreen about her first year on the job and her plans for the future

May 1, 2001

A little over a year ago, Pat Mitchell became not only the first female president and CEO of America's Public Broadcasting System, but the first producer to fill the role. Shortly after PBS reduced its workforce by nine percent, and three days before its board reviewed a new three-year strategic plan, Mitchell spoke to RealScreen about her first year on the job and her plans for the future