About Create® TV
Often called "do-it-yourself" or DIY, the program genres seen on Create® TV include viewers' favorite public television series and specials on food, travel, home & garden, arts & crafts, fitness and other lifestyle interests. The programs seen on Create come from American Public Television, The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and a handful of local public television stations across the country.
Create TV was launched in 2006 to serve viewers’ increasing interest in these DIY programs. Create was designed for around-the-clock* broadcast of the most popular lifestyle and how-to programming seen on public television — where lifestyle programming got its start!
On any given day, Create treats DIY buffs to This Old House and A Craftsman's Legacy. Food fans will feast on Lidia's Kitchen, Pati's Mexican Table and Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul. Wandering souls will find themselves captivated by Rick Steves' Europe, Samantha Brown's Places to Love and Richard Bangs’ Adventures With Purpose. Budding artists and crafters will appreciate The Best of the Joy of Painting and Fit 2 Stitch. Create is produced and distributed by APT, The WNET Group and GBH Boston in association with NETA and PBS.
Create reaches more than 83+% of US television households, with 44 million viewers annually nationwide. The channel is produced and distributed by APT, The WNET Group New York and GBH Boston in association with NETA and PBS. On the Create YouTube channel you’ll find hundreds of videos from Create’s hosts featuring the best in public television’s programs about cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening and arts & crafts.
* The majority of Create channels operate 24 hours daily; some broadcast during a smaller number of hours each day.
What is Create TV? Create is a commercial-free TV channel – available in more than 83+% of the United States — that features the best of public television’s lifestyle and how-to programs. Create is a service of your local public television station. The channel is digitally broadcast and available via over-the air, cable and some IPTV providers.
Where can I watch Create? You can find out if Create airs in your market in several ways. 1. Check with your local public TV station, local cable or IPTV provider. (Satellite services DirecTV and Dish Network do not carry Create.) 2. Visit CreateTV.com. A pop-up box will prompt you to enter your zip code, choose your local public TV station and select your provider. 3. Visit CreateTV.com/locate for a map featuring all of the Create stations around the United States.
Do I need an HDTV to receive Create? No. If Create is available in your area, you can watch it on any TV equipped with a digital tuner, or attached to a digital converter box or cable set-top box.
Do I need cable or a satellite service to receive Create? No. If Create is available in your area, you can watch it on your local public television station free via “Over-the-Air” (OTA) digital TV. You will need a TV set equipped with an antenna and either a digital tuner or a digital converter box. Create is also available on most cable television systems. Visit CreateTV.com or check with your local public TV station, local cable or IPTV provider to find your local Create channel.
I switched to a satellite service or AT&T U-Verse and no longer receive Create. What happened? Satellite services DirecTV and Dish Network and IPTV providers like AT&T U-Verse do not carry Create. (There are exceptions.) These satellite companies typically commit to carrying only one local public TV station per market and cannot accommodate public TV sub-channels like Create. We do not recommend contacting the satellite services directly; instead, contact your local public television station. They work closely with the various cable and satellite companies providing service in your market and can convey the importance of Create to their viewers.
To receive Create "over-the-air," you will need: 1. A TV antenna: an inexpensive circular or rabbit ears model to place near the set. 2. An A/B switch to allow you to switch back and forth from satellite to local broadcast reception. 3. A digital converter box, but only if you still have an older analog tv set. (If you have a newer digital flat screen, it’s not needed.) Explanation courtesy of Jim Wiener, Think TV Program Manager
Why isn’t Create available in my area? Currently, Create is available in more than 86% of U.S. markets. For a variety of reasons, your local public TV stations may not opt to broadcast Create in your city/town. Public TV stations pay an annual subscription to air the channel and sometimes, in the face of state and federal budget cuts or bandwidth issues, they must often make difficult choices about programming. Contact your local public television station and let the staff know you’d like to see Create. They welcome your input.
Can I watch Create online? Do you have a Roku app? Due to rights restrictions and other considerations, Create does not stream online nor does it have a Roku app. You can find many of our shows online on their individually maintained websites or on YouTube.
Can I watch Create outside of the United States? At this time, Create is only available to American public TV viewers in the United States. Some exceptions exist for U.S. Canadian border stations.
Why does the national Create schedule differ from my local schedule? To maintain viewer interest and make room for brand-new programs, the schedule for Create changes from month to month. Your local public TV station may also customize the Create schedule and insert locally produced shows that appeal to their audience. In addition, not all public TV stations air Create 24/7. Stations must air Create for a minimum of 12 hours a day; they are free to schedule non-Create shows — or split Create with another digital subchannel – for the remainder of the day.
I can't customize the website to my local station's schedule. What's wrong? From time to time we experience system issues with our schedule service provider. For this reason, you may not able to customize the Create schedule based on your location. In order to help us identify the source of the problem, please email us at info@APTonline.org and provide us with your zip code and the name of the PBS station that provides Create in your area.
Where do the programs on Create come from? Create’s lifestyle and how-to programs come from a wide variety of sources: independent producers, production companies and public TV stations, among others. They originate from several distributors, including American Public Television (APT), National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The vast majority Create shows receive their first run on public TV stations prior to their appearance on Create. On occasion, a program will premiere on Create before its public TV release.
How is Create connected to public television? The Digital Television Transition (also called the digital switchover or analog switch-off) allowed stations to "multicast" or send multiple streams of programming to their viewers. In addition to your primary public TV station, you may also receive up to four additional channels from them. Create is one of those sub-channels. Other sub-channels include WORLD and PBS Kids.
Why are you showing "infomercials"? Where did the regular schedule go?
As a non-profit entity, your public TV station depends on "viewers like you" help bring channels like Create and other informative programming to your community. A few times each year, some Create TV member stations will pre-empt the national Create feed and insert shows specifically designed to raise critical funds for the station. These membership drives typically only last a week or so, and it will eventually return to regularly scheduled programming. Show your support for your local Create station by clicking the "Donate" button on CreateTV.com.
Why aren’t there advertisements on Create? All of the programs on Create have been created for public television. They are not designed to air on commercial television, so the programs must meet the rigid editorial and funding requirements of public television, including no advertising. Viewers will see credits and short “spots” from generous underwriters whose sponsorship makes the production and distribution of these programs possible. These underwriting credits will typically appear at the start and end of each program and conform to FCC requirements.
How can I find out when my favorite shows are on? There are a few ways to find your favorite shows on Create. Visit www.CreateTV.com/Schedule and click on “Change My Station” to customize the website to show your local Create schedule. Then, select your favorite show from the drop-down menu. Or, select “Shows” from our home page and find your favorite show. Each show page will contain future airings, if available.
How are shows selected for Create? Guided by viewer research, a team of public television programming veterans selects and schedules the programs on Create. The programs are drawn from the available food, travel, home and garden, arts and crafts, fitness and lifestyle shows already in distribution through American Public Television (APT), PBS, NETA and other sources.
Why are some of my favorite shows not scheduled? The schedule for Create changes every month to accommodate new programming, to mark special events (holidays), and to return viewer favorites to the schedule. In addition, some programs’ licensing rights may have expired, so the show will be taken out of rotation until new rights are obtained or a new season is produced. Some shows are simply out of production, with their hosts and producers moving on to other projects.
How can I help get my favorite show on Create? We are always eager to hear from viewers regarding their favorite programs. Please use the “Contact” link below to let us know what you would like to see on the channel. We always appreciate the feedback!
Why don’t you air more Painting and Crafting shows? The Create audience — like the channel — represents many interests (painting, crafting, traveling, gardening, cooking) and we do our best to accommodate everyone's preferences. Food is Create’s most popular genre and, as such, receives primetime placement. Our programming team has added some new time slots so Arts & Crafts fans may find more opportunities to watch their favorite shows. In addition, many of Create’s top painting, crafting and needle arts shows maintain robust websites and social media accounts where enthusiasts can find information about projects and patterns and stream full-length shows from past and present seasons.
Is Create interested in program ideas? Create does not produce programs. Its lifestyle and how-to shows have aired previously on public TV stations nationwide prior to their broadcast on Create. At this time, there is no programming being created solely for Create. However, the Create team is always eager to hear from viewers. Use the “Contact” link below to share your ideas.
Why can’t I find all the recipes or project instructions featured on the shows online? We try to solicit and upload new content to our website, but unfortunately www.CreateTV.com cannot provide a comprehensive list of all recipes and projects featured on the channel. If the recipe or project you are seeking is not listed, look up the show title and click on the “More” tab for links to other resources. We recommend visiting our hosts’ websites and following their social media accounts for the most up-to-date information on appearances, recipes and tips.
How do I make a suggestion for your website? We welcome your suggestions to help make CreateTV.com an enriching online experience. Use the “Contact” link below to share your ideas.
How can I find more information about the hosts? Visit the Food, Travel, Home & Garden, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, and Living sections of www.CreateTV.com to view hosts’ biographies, show details, instructional material (tips, recipes, do-it-yourself plans), links and more.
To get answers to other questions, please Contact Us.
American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation’s public television stations. Founded in 1961, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and more than one-third of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. APT’s diverse catalog includes prominent documentaries, performance, dramas, how-to programs, classic movies, children’s series and news and current affairs programs. Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, America’s Test Kitchen, AfroPoP, Rick Steves’ Europe, Pacific Heartbeat, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television, The Indian Doctor, Legacy List with Matt Paxton, Lidia’s Kitchen, Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen, Simply Ming, The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross, Front & Center, James Patterson’s Kid Stew and NHK Newsline are a sampling of APT’s programs, considered some of the most popular on public television. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service and distributes Create®TV — featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming — and WORLD™, public television’s premier news, science and documentary channel. APT’s newest venture, APT Podcast Studios, presents podcast productions including “If This Food Could Talk,” “Armchair Explorer” and “Gravy.” To find out more about APT’s programs and services, visit APTonline.org.
The WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN — America’s flagship PBS station — WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBSKids, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; newsroom NJ Spotlight News; and FAST channel PBS Nature. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs MetroFocus and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozz0i. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including multiplatform initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. For more information, visit www.wnet.org.
GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. It is the creator of such signature programs as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Arthur and Molly of Denali and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. GBH’s television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH Kids and national services WORLD and Create. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. Dedicated to making media accessible to and inclusive of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide with PBS LearningMedia and has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org.
The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) is a professional association based in Columbia, SC. It serves public television licensees and educational entities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico by strengthening and amplifying public media's education mission. NETA connects people and ideas by providing quality program content, educational resources, professional development, management support and national representation. For more information, visit www.NETAonline.org.
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 42 million adults on linear primetime television, more than 15 million users on PBS-owned streaming platforms, and 56 million people view PBS content on social media, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS LearningMedia for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. As the number one educational media brand, PBS KIDS helps children 2-8 build critical skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality content on TV — including a PBS KIDS channel — and streaming free on pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app, games on the PBS KIDS Games app, and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at PBS.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, Facebook, Instagram, or through PBS apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available atpbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a private, nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. CPB is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting and the largest single source of funding for public radio, television, and related online and mobile services. CPB’s mission is to ensure universal access to non-commercial, high-quality content and telecommunications services. It does so by distributing more than 70% of its funding to more than 1,500 locally owned public radio and television stations. CPB strives to support diverse programs and services that inform, educate, enlighten and enrich the public. Through grants, CPB encourages the development of content that addresses the needs of underserved audiences, especially children and minorities. CPB also funds multiple digital platforms used by thousands of public media producers and production companies throughout the country. (Create was awarded a Digital Services Fund grant by CPB.) For more information, visit www.cpb.org.
APT History
As public television’s longest-running program distributor, APT’s pioneering roots extend to the early days of public television, pre-dating the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) by eight years. Incorporated February 9, 1961 as the Eastern Educational Television Network (EEN), the company provided public television’s first interstate interconnection and established the distribution of iconic public television staples as The French Chef, hosted by Julia Child, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and Washington Week in Review. Other notable programming included bringing professional tennis to television in 1963 with Tennis from Longwood; and introducing Monty Python’s Flying Circus to American audiences in 1974.
APT has also distributed notable drama series over the years that have become popular favorites with viewers through their visibility on public television, including Ballykissangel, Doc Martin, and Midsomer Murders.
1999 marked the launch of APT Worldwide, an international licensing division responsible for providing high-quality, innovative, non-fiction programming to the global marketplace. APT Worldwide's catalog includes a range of programming – from documentary, lifestyle, business, science and health; to arts and culture, history, music and performance.
APT has also made technological strides on behalf of public television, offering the first high-definition series on public television, Smart Travels — Europe with Rudy Maxa in 2001; playing a role in the public media system’s transition to file-based delivery and processes as a member of the ongoing sIX Interconnection project; the acquisition of linear live streaming rights for APT content to help expand public TV stations’ reach via YouTube TV and other websites; and launching the APT in Passport streaming initiative to provide digital access to APT content as a benefit to local station members.
APT Today
An industry leader, APT distributes programming to the more than 340 local public television stations across the United States. Plus, nearly 65 percent of our program catalog is available for viewing at any time with Passport on the PBS App. Working with public media leaders and producers across the country, we continue to seek high-quality content to strengthen local public television station schedules and streaming platforms.
Our diverse catalog — representing nearly 7,000 hours of programs — provides stations with the flexibility to customize their broadcast schedules to meet local interests and demands. Each year, APT offers public television station programmers nearly 250 new and returning series and specials through a mix of teleconferences (streamed on our website) and an on-site screenings at its annual Fall Marketplace meeting.
APT’s website, APTonline.org, provides valuable information and resources to a variety of users: public television colleagues, program producers, members of the press and viewers.
APT counts among its talent some of public television’s most recognizable faces, the hosts viewers know and trust — including Rick Steves, Lidia Bastianich, Christopher Kimball, Miranda Esmonde-White, Steven Raichlen, Martin Yan, Ming Tsai, Samantha Brown, and many, many others.
With a staff of nearly 40, APT continues to hold an important position as the second-largest distributor of programming to public television stations across the country.
Thank you for your email. While we cannot answer every email we receive, we do review all comments and questions and pass them along to the Create programming team. Your comments help inform future schedules.
If you are having trouble watching the channel — sound, picture quality, etc...— please contact your local public television station as they handle the local transmission of the Create signal.
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GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. It is the creator of such signature programs as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Arthur and Molly of Denali and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. GBH’s television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH Kids and national services WORLD and Create. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. Dedicated to making media accessible to and inclusive of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide with PBS LearningMedia and has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org./$FILE/NETA.gif)
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