Title: Masterpiece (TV series)
Content: had been reluctant to take the role) until 1992; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Russell Baker hosted from 1992 to 2004. From 2004 to 2008, it was broadcast without a host. The original series producer was Sarson. He was succeeded in 1973 by Wilson. The current series producer, Rebecca Eaton, took over in 1985 after Wilson's death from cancer. Mobil pulled out in 2004. In 2011 Eaton launched the Masterpiece Trust as a fundraising initiative, in collaboration with WGBH Boston. The Trust gives donors the opportunity to support their local PBS station and also "secure the future of superb British drama...invest upfront

Title: Alistair Cooke
Content: Alistair Cooke Alistair Cooke (20 November 1908 – 30 March 2004) was a British-American journalist, television personality and radio broadcaster. Outside his journalistic output, which included "Letter from America" and "", he was well known in the United States as the host of PBS "Masterpiece Theatre" from 1971 to 1992. After holding the job for 22 years, and having worked in television for Cooke retired in 1992, although he continued to present "Letter from America" until shortly before his death. He was the father of author and folk singer John Byrne Cooke. He was born Alfred Cooke in Salford, Lancashire,

Title: Masterpiece (TV series)
Content: airing with a regular host. In March 2007, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the show, PBS aired an entertainment special produced and directed by Darcy Corcoran. "The Best of Masterpiece" was hosted by Derek Jacobi and featured interviews with Helen Mirren, Hugh Laurie, Damian Lewis, Robson Green, Ian Richardson, Gillian Anderson, Charles Dance, Alex Kingston, Anthony Andrews and Jean Marsh. The countdown special was based on more than 20,000 survey responses posted to the "Masterpiece" and PBS affiliate websites, the top 12 series were: At the end of the program, Anthony Andrews thanked the audience for voting the 1981

Title: Masterpiece (TV series)
Content: great deal of publicity and marketing to be done. I also have to raise money." In 2008, the word "Theatre" was dropped, and the show, officially known as "Masterpiece", was split into three different sections. "Masterpiece Classic" was initially hosted by Gillian Anderson; the following year, Laura Linney took her place. "Masterpiece Mystery!" is hosted by Alan Cumming. "Masterpiece Contemporary" was hosted initially by Matthew Goode, who was replaced by David Tennant in 2009. All three versions received their own opening sequences and theme music with a common signature based upon the First Suite in D by Mouret (originally chosen

Title: Masterpiece (TV series)
Content: Masterpiece (TV series) Masterpiece (formerly known as Masterpiece Theatre) is a drama anthology television series produced by WGBH Boston. It premiered on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on January 10, 1971, making it America's longest-running weekly prime time drama series. The series has presented numerous acclaimed British productions. Many of these are produced by the BBC, but the line-up has also included programs shown on the UK commercial channels ITV and Channel 4. "Masterpiece" is best known for presenting adaptations of novels and biographies, but it also shows original television dramas. The first title to air was "The First Churchills", starring

Question: Which English-born US citizen hosted Masterpiece theater?
Answer: Alistair Cooke