Raven Productions
Raven Productions is a television production company based in Palm Springs, California.
Organized in California in 1987, the company initially became known for its outdoor adventure programming for networks as Fox Sports Net, ESPN, PBS, PrimeSportschannel, Travel Channel and Outdoor Life. Its signature outdoor adventure series,"Great Sports Vacations," aired on the Travel Channel and Fox Sports Net.
In the late 90's through a joint venture with the Judy Garland estate the company embarked on production of a series of PBS pledge shows featuring vintage performances of the late Judy Garland, including "Judy, Frank & Dean" featuring Judy with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
In September 2001, Raven Productions' Earth Trek, an environmentally conscious travel series, began airing on PBS stations nationally.
In 2004, Raven Productions' weekly series Hello Paradise premiered on KVCR, a Southern California PBS station. The series features celebrities, attractions, events, hotels and restaurants in Palm Springs and the desert communities and is broadcast throughout the Coachella Valley and rest of Southern California.
Under agreement with the late Sid Luft, former husband of Judy Garland, the company also produced and released to PBS affiliates "Judy Garland Duets" featuring vintage performances of Judy with Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Mickey Rooney and others.
In 2007, the company produced "Donovan Live in LA" which was shot at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood and featured the iconic singer songwriter, Donovan. The program was released to PBS stations with proceeds benefiting director David Lynch's Foundation for Consciousness Based Education and World Peace.
In 2008, the company produced its sixth PBS Pledge Special entitled " Trini Lopez presents Latin Music Legends" shot live to tape at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring Julio Iglesias, Trini Lopez, Thee Midnighters, Tierra, El Chicano and the Greg Rolie Band.
Its sister company, PSTV Partners is the holder of FCC broadcast license for Channel 9 in the Palm Springs area and through a partnership with the San Bernardino College District is rebroadcasting the non - commercial educational signal of PBS affiliate, KVCR - TV.
External links
- Raven Productions â Official Website