Al Jerome

President and CEO, KCET

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President and Chief Executive Officer of KCET

Al Jerome on KCRW

Last August, the management told the LA Times that, despite cutbacks and budget reductions, financial pressure might require KCET to combine forces with other public TV stations, sell…

KCET Cuts Ties to PBS

Last August, the management told the LA Times that, despite cutbacks and budget reductions, financial pressure might require KCET to combine forces with other public TV stations, sell…

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