What’s the Story, Wishbone? The 30-Year Legacy of PBS, Classic Literature & Children’s TV

On this episode of Left of Str8 Show Interviews, Scott Fullerton talks with Joey Stewart, Betty Buckley, and Larry Brantley about the documentary What’s The Story, Wishbone?, a feature-length film exploring the beloved PBS series that introduced classic literature to a generation of young viewers [2]. The conversation covers the creation of Wishbone, Larry Brantley’s iconic voice work, the show’s educational impact, behind-the-scenes challenges, and why public broadcasting still matters.This episode revisits the classic "wishbone tv show," a pioneering effort from the "90s" that found its home on "pbs." We discuss how this unique program, which brought "literature" to life, faced initial skepticism but thrived thanks to "public media" support. It's a look back at a time when innovative ideas in television, especially those involving "books," were truly breaking new ground.Watch Left of Str8 Interviews every week for smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with LGBTQ creatives, straight allies, entertainers, authors, musicians, filmmakers, and changemakers. Each episode goes beyond the usual interview to uncover the stories, struggles, laughs, and lessons behind the work — with guests who inspire, entertain, and remind us why visibility matters. Subscribe and come back weekly for fresh voices, meaningful conversations, and a little bit of fabulous you will not find anywhere else.Subscribe for excellent interviews from Entertainment, Music, Books and Advocacy. Hit the little bell for weekly notifications. New Episodes drop every week. Tell your friends.Follow Us on Instagram:Scott Fullerton: @leftofstr8