PBS airs Jimmy Webb 'American Songwriter' special nationwide
The gist
PBS premiered "Great Performances: Jimmy Webb – American Songwriter" nationwide on Oct 30, after Oklahoma preview screenings.
The Oklahoma-born Songwriters Hall of Famer performs his songs and tells their stories.
How it unfolded
- Oct 20, 2026OETA hosts a special preview screening of the episode at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Oct 22, 2026A VIP reception and OETA screening are held at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City, with Webb taking part in a Q&A.
- Oct 30, 2026"Great Performances: Jimmy Webb – American Songwriter" premieres on PBS stations nationwide, including OETA, and streams with KPBS+ from 6 p.m.