Posted: Wed., Jul. 26, 2006, 3:47pm PT

PBS is Googling a download deal

Pubcaster to offer shows online

PBS announced digital download deals with Google Video and Open Media Network on Wednesday at the TV Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena.

Episodes from shows such as "Antiques Roadshow" and "Nova," as well as children's programming such as "Arthur" and "Cyberchase," are being offered on Google and through Open Media Network, a nonprofit net dedicated to public broadcasting and educational programming at Omn.org.

Shows on both services are priced at $1.99 an episode, except for "Nova," which is priced at $7.99.

Shows downloaded from either service will carry a spot urging viewers to become members of their local PBS stations.


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