Without funding for public television, Oscar the Grouch would reside in a trashcan made out of cheaper trashcans and Masterpiece Theatre would become Mediocre Theatre. Give public television icons a home with today's Groupon: for $25, you'll get a $50 basic membership with Twin Cities Public Television and receive a member discount card and subscription to that station's very own tpt magazine.

Twin Cities Public Television, which hosts such essential shows as Sesame Street, Antiques Roadshow, and This Old House, perpetuates its educational mission through loyal viewer contributions. By coupling your membership with a subscription to tpt magazine, you'll be able to stay current with events both on screen and off.

In exchange for your heartfelt and monetary support, Twin Cities Public Television hugs you back with many perks, including discounts on local, reputable businesses and institutions such as the Park Square Theatre and Minnesota Children's Museum. You'll also save on nationally accessible goods and services ranging from gifts to hotel stays, and you'll get 15 percent off any of the more than 3,500 items on ShopPBS.org, which distributes educational DVDs, literature, and more, all derived from the very station you're supporting. Upon the purchase of this Groupon, Twin Cities Public Television will ship both the magazine subscription and membership discount card to your specified address.

This offer is valid for membership renewal as well as new membership activation.

By purchasing today's Groupon, you agree to release your shipping address to Twin Cities Public Television.