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🎂🎇Happy Birthday Big Bird!! March 20 is the official birth date recognized for the beloved 8'2" tall, 6-year-old yellow Muppet from Sesame Street. Debuting in 1969, Big Bird represents childhood curiosity and emphasizes love and friendship over gifts.

Here are Johnny Atkinson and Christina Jensen with a preview of this week's Louisiana: The State We're In. Watch these stories plus learn who this year's Young Heroes are -- Tonight at 7PM on LPB & the LPB App! lpb.org/swi

🏆 Congratulations to the LPB Production team, as BEHIND THE GLORY is the winner for Best Series/Documentary at today's Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) Prestige Awards! Special congratulations go to LPB Senior Producer Chris Lecoq for his work on the program. #LPB

Free Screening: tonight in Shreveport for new Masterpiece series THE FORSYTES! Free, but RSVP: forms.gle/QsLJ6aLjmTYWei… Tower at The Oaks of Louisiana Thurs, March 19 @ 5:30p The Forsytes is a co-production of Mammoth Screen and Masterpiece, in association with ITV Studios.

FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH airs tonight at 9pm on LPB. The film tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Narrated by Colin Farrell.

This week is a pretty big one for LPB! It’s a new season of “Call the Midwife” along with premieres of “The Forsytes” and “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Check out our weekly programming newsletter for all the details! Read here: conta.cc/4rKbqrK #LPB

On this date in 461 A.D., St. Patrick dies at Saul, Downpatrick in Ireland. Patrick was a British Christian missionary during the last decades of the Roman era. He is credited with spreading Christianity across the emerald isle & for his protests against violence & cruelty.

☘️LPB is lucky to have great viewers like you! Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🇮🇪

As the La. Legislature meets for its Regular Session, the Louisiana Digital Media Archive (LDMA) is highlighting past legislative coverage. Take a look at LPB's comprehensive coverage of proceedings, since 1977, at the state capitol building here: ladigitalmedia.org/blog/20

Tonight, we commemorate Diane Keaton on "Stars of the Silver Screen" at 8pm on LPB. Follow the Oscar-winning actress’ career, beginning with her early days in California, to her performances in Woody Allen films & The Godfather series, and beyond.

Here are Johnny Atkinson and Christina Jensen with a preview of this week's Louisiana: The State We're In. Watch on LPB & the LPB App - Tonight at 7PM / lpb.org/swi #LPB

⚜️ LA64: THE JOURNEY BEGINS airs tonight at 8pm on LPB! Get a peek behind-the-scenes at how the series is made, as we look ahead toward new episodes in April. LA64 is LPB's new travel series that explores all 64 parishes of Louisiana Learn more at lpb.org/programs/la64/

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🍀 It's THE GREAT IRISH SONGBOOK, tonight at 7pm on LPB-HD! Celebrate the powerful Irish tradition of song, with a stellar lineup of musicians. Filmed at the London Palladium and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. #LPB

Join LPB in Shreveport for a first look at the new Masterpiece series THE FORSYTES. Event is free, but RSVP here: forms.gle/QsLJ6aLjmTYWei… The Forsytes is a co-production of Mammoth Screen and Masterpiece, in association with ITV Studios.

LOUISIANA'S HBCUs: AN AMERICAN LEGACY 📆Premieres tonight at 7pm This special explores the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Louisiana. Topics include the Bayou Classic, the Southern University Law Center, & the Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute.

"LA64: The Journey Begins" 📺 Tonight at 7pm on LPB-HD This special captures a sense of place through the voices & perspectives of residents featured along the journey so far, while offering a brief look ahead as the series continues statewide in April.

Join 250 & Beyond for "Our American Story: A Conversation," a conversation to spark meaningful dialogue around our nation’s history. ​​When: Thurs March 12, 2026 Video screening: 12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST Live Q&A: 1:00pm EST - 1:40pm EST Register: #oas-video" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nmcfs.org/ouramericansto…

Watch LPB's live coverage of Gov. Jeff Landry’s opening address to the Louisiana Legislature for the 2026 Regular Session Monday. 📺 Mon, March 9 at 1:00pm on LPB-HD The address will also be streamed live on lpb.org and LPB’s YouTube channel.

Here are Johnny Atkinson and Christina Jensen with a preview of this week's Louisiana: The State We're In. Watch on LPB & the LPB App - Tonight at 7PM / lpb.org/swi #LPB