PBS (Progressive Broadcasting System)

Progressive Broadcasting System (PBS) was a short-lived U.S. television network launched in 1974. It aimed to provide educational and cultural programming, competing with established networks. Despite its intentions, PBS struggled with financial stability, limited affiliate support, and broadcasting issues, which led to its closure in 1975. PBS is sometimes confused with the Public Broadcasting Service, but they are unrelated entities. Overall, PBS's brief existence highlights the challenges of launching a niche network in a competitive television landscape.