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 (6th Release)
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 moreDeconstructing 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:
Andy Williams: Moon River and Me
This collection includes digitally re-mastered songs from the legendary crooner’s classic, Emmy-winning television series, including well-known standards “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Moon River” and “Danny Boy.”
Carole King – Tapestry Live From Hyde Park
Singer/songwriter Carole King performs her breakthrough album Tapestry in its entirety. Songs include "I Feel the Earth Move," "So Far Away," "It’s Too Late," and "You’ve Got a Friend."
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.
Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows
Featuring classic clips from Andy Williams’ Christmas specials, this music and entertainment program showcases Williams’ solos on “Silent Night” and “Ave Maria,” as well as performances with his brothers on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and with the Osmonds on “Silver Bells.”
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of Our Time
Hosted by singer Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra: The Voice of Our Time 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.
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
At the historic three-night christening of New York’s Citi Field in July 2009, the legendary Paul McCartney performed songs from his Beatles and Wings days to his solo classics, including: “Drive My Car,” “Got To Get You Into My Life,” “Back In The USSR,” “Band On The Run,” “Live and Let Die” and “Flaming Pie.”
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.