We sat down with Ben Folds, singer/songwriter and host of WGBH's "'Tis the Night with Ben folds & Friends," to hear more about the role public media has played in his life, how music brings people together, and what makes this year's holiday special so special. Watch the premiere of "'Tis the Night with Ben Folds & Friends" on Thursday, December 13 at 8pm on WGBH 2, WGBY and NH PBS.

Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of "Tis the Night" at WGBH Studios in the slideshow below:

Behind the Scenes with Ben Folds for "'Tis the Night"

"Tis the Night with Ben Folds and Friends" at the WGBH Studios in Boston on November 10, 2018.
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"Tis the Night with Ben Folds and Friends" at the WGBH Studios in Boston on November 10, 2018.
Meredith Nierman/WGBH
"Tis the Night with Ben Folds and Friends" at the WGBH Studios in Boston on November 10, 2018.
Meredith Nierman/WGBH
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