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

  1. Oct 20, 2026OETA hosts a special preview screening of the episode at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  2. 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.
  3. Oct 30, 2026"Great Performances: Jimmy Webb – American Songwriter" premieres on PBS stations nationwide, including OETA, and streams with KPBS+ from 6 p.m.

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