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The season 4 premiere of the Plum Media produced television show John McGivern's Main Streets airs January 23rd on PBS Wisconsin, Milwaukee PBS, and PBS stations across the midwest. You can also stream for FREE using the PBS Video App, YouTube or on your favorite streaming device.
Actor, comedian and television host John McGivern, along with his co-host Emmy Fink, travel the Upper Midwest to celebrate the people who live there and the unique attractions, history and businesses of each community.
Cities visited in this year's season include:
- Long Grove, IL
- Mass Ave - Indianapolis, IN
- Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Frankenmuth, MI
- Cathedral Hill - St. Paul, MN
- LaSalle/Peru, IL
- West Allis, WI
- Kokomo, IN
- Spooner, WI
- Northeast Minneapolis, MN
- Ludington, MI
- West Bend, WI
New episodes air Thursdays at 7pm. To discover behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive features, follow the the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Previous season full episodes are also available on the PBS Video app and YouTube.
After you watch the episode, make sure to listen to the John McGivern’s Main Streets Podcast to listen to behind scenes stories of that episode from the cast and crew of the show.
The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and everywhere you listen.
About the hosts
John McGivern
John McGivern is a six-time Emmy award-winning actor and host. Enjoyed by a nationwide audience, John’s unique brand of storytelling is expanding across the Midwest.
Growing up in the Midwest in an Irish Catholic family, John’s own experiences and memories are relatable and remind us all of our shared Midwest heritage. Through lively interviews with local residents and civic leaders, John uncovers the uniqueness and charm of each community he visits.
Emmy Fink
Emmy Fink is an Emmy Award-winning television and video host, media personality and producer with 20 years of on-air experience under her belt. A proud native of Wisconsin, Emmy began her career in television in 2006 as the host of the CW’s Buzzed into Madison segments. She later became the host of the state’s longest running tourism show, Discover Wisconsin.
Emmy’s seasoned background includes contributions to WISC Channel 3 in Madison, Madison Magazine, PBS’s Outdoor Wisconsin, and Kennedy Communications, a full –service advertising agency.