Get Exclusive Gifts During the August Membership Drive

Get Exclusive Gifts During the August Membership Drive

We had a remarkable Day of Giving on Wednesday, July 23, and we want to thank every person who showed their support for us. We’ll be sending your thank you gifts soon! In case you missed the chance to donate yesterday, we’ve extended the membership campaign so that you can still participate today and receive one of our 2025 gifts, starting at just $25. Donate today: https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=F3795346-F229-4972-8B0D-072CCBAC8615&source=.

Your contributions allow us to bring award-winning, local and national programming to more than 2 million viewers, and to provide educational efforts across our region. More than 70 percent of our support comes from individual donors and viewers like you – thank you!

If you’re looking for even more ways to get exclusive swag while donating to your local PBS station, our membership drives are another great time to make your contribution – and it’s almost time for the August drive! From Saturday, August 9, through Sunday, August 17, we’ll be airing special programming on our channels with the opportunity to receive exclusive gifts when you support CET.

Whether you’re a fan of PBS programming like All Creatures Great and Small and Ken Burns documentaries, or a music fan of legendary artists like Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond, we have an exclusive selection of gifts available for our viewers as a thank you for your support. Donate and select your gift today: https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=937A4910-685D-43C2-8C34-ED86140C5680. 

Check out our five featured programs below:

All Creatures Great and Small Chapter 5

Sunday, August 10, at 8pm on CET and ThinkTV16

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and creators for an exclusive look of the most recent season of the beloved Masterpiece series, All Creatures Great and Small. It’s Spring 1941 in Darrowby, and Season 5 finds young baby Jimmy keeping everyone in Skeldale House on their toes. Support CET and get an All Creatures Great and Small collection of items: mug, book, Season 5 DVD set, tote bag and pet bandana. Learn more: https://cetconnect.org/all-creatures-great-small-chapter-5/. 

The American Revolution An Inside Look

Monday, August 11, at 8pm on ThinkTV16
Tuesday, August 12, at 8pm on ThinkTV14
Thursday, August 14, at 8pm on CET

Get an exclusive preview of The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premiering November 16 and kicking off our country’s 250th birthday. The new series offers an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America. Support CET and get The American Revolution six-DVD Set and “The American Revolution: Intimate History” book. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/the-american-revolution-an-inside-look/.

Johnny Cash: We Walk the Line

Monday, August 11, at 8pm on CET
Tuesday, August 12, at 8pm on ThinkTV16
Wednesday, August 13, at 8pm on ThinkTV14
Saturday, August 16, at 8:30pm on ThinkTV14
Saturday, August 16, at 9:30pm on CET

On April 20, 2012, music stars and friends gathered in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the life of Johnny Cash, marking his 80th birthday. This standing-room-only event at the Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater paid tribute to Cash and his music as well as to his roots and heritage with star-studded performances. Support CET and get a “Vault 45 – Johnny Cash: A Night to Remember” three LP and DVD set. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/johnny-cash-we-walk-the-line/.

Walking with Dinosaurs A Viewer’s Guide

Monday, August 11, at 9:30pm on ThinkTV14
Tuesday, August 12, at 9:30pm on CET
Wednesday, August 13, at 9:30pm on ThinkTV16

Get an exclusive look at Walking with Dinosaurs, which premiered June 16. Narrated by Bertie Carvel, the six-part series follows six dinosaurs whose remains are currently being unearthed by the world’s leading dinosaur hunters. Thanks to cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art visual effects, these prehistoric stories come to life in a way like never before. Support CET and get a collection of items: book, puzzle and “I Heart PBS” tote bag. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/walking-with-dinosaurs-a-viewers-guide/.

Rush: Time Machine – Live In Cleveland

Monday, August 11, at 9:30pm on CET
Tuesday, August 12, at 9:30 pm on ThinkTV16
Wednesday, August 13, at 9:30 pm on ThinkTV14
Sunday, August 17, at 10pm on ThinkTV14

Rush’s The Time Machine Tour was a favorite among fans, thanks to its incredible set list, featuring the band’s iconic hits including “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and “Closer to the Heart.” This live concert, recorded in April 2011 at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena, pays homage to the city that first played their music on the radio. Support CET and get a Rush: Time Machine collection of items. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/rush-time-machine-in-cleveland/.

Neil Diamond: Hot August Night/NYC

Thursday, August 14, at 9:30 pm on ThinkTV14
Sunday, August 17, at 8:30 pm on ThinkTV14

Recorded live at New York’s Madison Square Garden in August 2008, this concert features career-spanning hits from Neil’s phenomenal four-night sold-out run at the fabled concert hall. Performances include top songs like “Cherry, Cherry,” “I Am…I Said,” “America,” and, of course, the iconic “Sweet Caroline.” Support CET/ThinkTV and get a Neil Diamond: Hot August Nights/NYC DVD, two-CD set and a mug. Learn more: https://thinktv.org/neil-diamond-hot-august-nights/.


And remember, if you donate at least $60, you’ll also get access to PBS Passport for a year! This member benefit offers extended access to our programs on the PBS App. Binge watch our dramas, stream episodes of ongoing series early and more with Passport! Learn more:

Also, if you donate at least $60, you’ll also get access to Passport! This membership benefit offers extended access to our programs on the PBS App. You can binge watch your favorite dramas, stream new episodes of ongoing series early and more.

Learn more about the impact of your support and other ways you can contribute to your local PBS station: https://www.cetconnect.org/support/.