[Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"

[Zahn, Bari]

I'm wondering if Gotham as a whole, if we feel strongly enough, could
write a letter to the head of programming at CBS
 
 

Bari Zahn 
Torys LLP       

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Scott Stuart [mailto:scottstuart.esq at gmail.com] 
	Sent: August 25, 2006 9:05 AM
	To: Zahn, Bari
	Cc: Michael_Millis at msn.com; fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
	Subject: Re: [Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"
	
	
	While interesting in concept, I believe the solution provided by
the producers is neither creative nor politically correct.  We live in
very divisive times and instead of using diversity in television as a
way to bridge the gap in these troubled times, it is now creating racial
superiority issues to a viewing public of many million of viewers.  
	 
	Last week in Iraq, the US Command announced concerns about the
rise of neo Nazi graffiti by soldiers.  In the middle east Muslim and
Jew fight for superiority and here at home gays and lesbians practically
have to wear a scarlet letter in a country divided between red and blue
states. 
	 
	Glad to see that the leadership of CBS has seen fit to feed into
an already frenzied environment of hate and divide.  If there was ever a
time NOT to do this it is NOW!!!
	 
	SCOTT STUART
	
	 
	On 8/25/06, Zahn, Bari <bzahn at torys.com> wrote: 

		Hi Mike,
		
		I think this is disgraceful. Rather than embracing
diversity and creating an atmospher of inclusion on TV I think this show
is divisive pitting people from different ethnic backgrounds against
each other. Quite frankly, I am so apalled that I had to respond to your
email immediately! I am interested in how others feel. 
		
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		From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com
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		To: fredslist <fredslist at gothamnetworking.com>
		Sent: Fri Aug 25 06:06:35 2006
		Subject: [Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"
		
		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
		
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		Special Events Design, Production, and Coordination
		
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