American Public Television (APT) is a state-owned syndication and distribution company based in the United States. It was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. APT's primary function is to distribute programming produced by Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations to public television stations across the country. The company also provides production and acquisition services to PBS stations and independent producers. APT has a staff of approximately 50 employees and is a non-profit organization.