[Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"

[Michael Millis]

Hello along the network,

I hope everyone has had a good week.

I am the board of directors of Black Public Relations Society-New York, as Vice
President of Special Events. Furthering racial diversity in the entertainment industry is
a high priority in my organization's mandate.

CBS has just announced that the new season of "Survivor" will pit a team of white
contestants, a team of African-American contestants, a team of Hispanic contestants,
and a team of Asian contestants against each other in competition. Host Jeff Probst
has said that the move is in reaction to complaints from viewers saying that there has
not been enough racial diversity in the casting of "Survivor."

Here's the question: Is the format for the new season of "Survivor" a creative answer
to complaints that the show has not exhibited enough racial diversity or stunt casting
and in poor taste?

What do you think, Gotham?

This issue will certainly be under discussion among my board members over the next
few weeks. I am very interested in finding out how the diverse cross section of the
population Gotham represents feels about what CBS has put into play for viewer
consumption.

Thanks very much for your input, Gotham.

Have a most excellent weekend.

See you on the circuit.

Mike Millis
Gotham Hispanic Group

Black Public Relations Society-New York Board of Directors
Vice President, Special Events

MX2 MEDIA
Special Events Design, Production, and Coordination

"Making Exciting Things Happen."

(718) 434-7879
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