Is there anyway I can buy a recording of the PBS Recording of the Light in the Piazza?

[thesinger]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:20am

Without it being illegal, is there any way I can purchase it to watch?

thanks

[Jon]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:43am

No. The "Live at Lincoln Center" broadcasts are NEVER released on video. The perfomers agree to be filmed based on the promise that it will be shown for a VERY LIMITED number of broadcasts. Besides the original live broadcast, I believe each PBS affiliate is allowed to show it no more than three other times within a year after it was first presented.

The cost of making it available for sale would be prohibitive, since tha performers would all have to be paid.

[thesinger]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:55am

In that case, will it be shown again?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:09am

It no longer will be shown as a national broadcast (like the original broadcast was). Any future airings will be with each individual local PBS station IF they still have remainder airings on their contract. Most have already wiped-out their limit by now, so it depends on your city if it will air at least one more time in your area.

Contact your local PBS station -- maybe they will have a quick answer whether if it will never air again in your area or if they still have permission for one more airing.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 1:20pm

This made me sad, but I know they can't release it. My TiVo erased it. Stupid TiVo.