Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.
Watch The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back Sunday, August 15 at 6pm on WITF. You can stream WITF TV live on our website and through the PBS Video app on Roku, Apple TV and iPhone and Android smartphones. The program is also available on-demand through the PBS Video app.
Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s groundbreaking musical milestones and hits along with special guests Vince Gill, John Prine, Jackson Browne, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Ibbotson, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Byron House.
Enjoy this special concert on WITF Sunday August 15 at 6pm. Encore performances will broadcast Thursday August 19 at 9:30pm and Sunday August 22 at 11:30am.
During the broadcast of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back, you will have an opportunity to make a donation to WITF and have tickets to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s upcoming performance in the region.
Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your back. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.