Premium Service


Formed in 1990, APT Premium Service — one of APT’s three programming divisions — provides fundraising specials to public television stations. Through the creation of original programming concepts and the acquisition of existing high-quality programs, Premium Service has distributed hundreds of specials, including some of public television's most prestigious and highest-rated titles.

Current titles include:

The Bee Gees: One Night Only

The Bee Gees: One Night Only features the group's 1997 concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. One of the very few Bee Gees performances ever filmed, the music special showcases many of their greatest disco and pop hits, including “How Deep Is Your Love,” “To Love Somebody,” “Massachusetts," “You Should Be Dancing/Alone,” and many more.

Carole King & James Taylor at The Troubadour
In November 2007, 36 years after they first performed together at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, Carole King and James Taylor reunited to celebrate the venue’s 50th anniversary. Carole King & James Taylor at The Troubadour captures this memorable performance and includes such hits as “So Far Away," "Carolina in My Mind," "It's Too Late," “Something in the Way She Moves," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Fire and Rain" and many more

Deconstructing the Beatles

In Deconstructing the Beatles, acclaimed "Beatle-ologist" Scott Freiman guides viewers, step by step, on an educational journey through several of The Beatles’ milestone albums and the fascinating stories that accompanied them.

Ella Fitzgerald Live At Montreux 1969

In Ella Fitzgerald Live At Montreux 1969, the “First Lady of Song,” backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio, delivers a set that combines contemporary tracks such as "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Hey Jude" with classics like "I Won’t Dance" and "That Old Black Magic." Whatever the material, this concert proves Ella could always swing.

Great Scenic Railway Journeys: 30th Anniversary Special

In Great Scenic Railway Journeys: 30th Anniversary Special, viewers gain access to some of America's best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail. More than just a tour, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation’s railroad history.

Past titles include:

Anne of Green Gables

Based on the 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables is a classic television series that chronicles the trials and tribulations of a young orphan girl navigating her way through life. The story’s fairy tale charm, emotional power and endless wit has made it a fixture in children’s libraries around the world for more than a century.

Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert

A beloved and successful fundraising program, this concert from 1990 features “the three tenors” Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and the late Luciano Pavarotti performing with the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and the Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, conducted by Zubin Mehta.

Diana Ross: For One and For All

On July 21, 1983, Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park before an audience of more than 800,000 adoring fans. Soon after the singer began, pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show, but Diana pushed on for much of the set. Eventually, the storm put an end to the performance, but not before Diana promised her fans she would return the next day. True to her word, Diana performed the entire concert again on July 22 for the people of New York.

Frank Sinatra: The Voice of Our Time

Hosted by singer Mel Torme, this program chronicles the career of the legendary singer, focusing on his rise to fame in the music world, his acting career, and his involvement in politics and fundraising. The program integrates archival television and film clips with interviews from lyricist Sammy Cahn, singer/television personality Dinah Shore, film critic Leonard Maltin, and music critic John Rockwell.

Haley's Hints

Author Graham Haley introduces the audience to a virtual gold mine of ordinary items and products with extraordinary time- and money-saving uses. Items most of us already have in the house. Items that can serve us in ways we never imagined. The program includes everything from cleaning tips to sewing hints, advice for the workplace as well as hints on plumbing, painting and carpentry.

Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows

This music special features classic clips from Andy Williams' Christmas specials, showcasing digitally re-mastered production numbers that include stunning sets, costumes, and a talented cast of singers, dancers, and skaters. Iconic moments from the show include Williams' solo performances of "Silent Night" and "Ave Maria," as well as duets with his brothers on "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and with the Osmonds on "Silver Bells."

Luther Vandross — Always And Forever: An Evening Of Songs At Royal Albert Hall

Recorded on his 1994-1995 world tour, Always and Forever: An Evening of Songs at Royal Albert Hall features the legendary Luther Vandross at his most smooth and sensuous, performing his greatest hits and favorite covers. Songs include "Never Too Much," "Stop to Love," "Here and Now," "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now," and "Give Me the Reason."

Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner Salute Sid Caesar

Seventy years after the birth of television, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner celebrate the career and genius of the late Sid Caesar – a pioneer of TV sketch comedy. The legendary comedy writers reminisce about their favorite moments working with Caesar while clips from Your Show of Shows and Caesar’s Hour showcase the groundbreaking work of the comic trailblazer.

Santana IV

Filmed in March 2016 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Santana IV captures original members of Santana – Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), Michael Carabello (percussion), and Michael Shrieve (drums) – on stage together for the first time since 1973.


xClose


Website maintenance alert:
The website will not be available from 4pm to 6pm, ET on July 11, 2011.