[Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"

[Bruce R. Swicker]

This is not something that Gotham needs to be - or should be - involved in.
Want to write your own letter?  Knock yourselves out - I've got your back!
 
BRS
 


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From: Zahn, Bari [mailto:bzahn at torys.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 9:14 AM
To: Scott Stuart
Cc: Michael_Millis at msn.com; fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
Subject: RE: [Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"


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       

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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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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

MX2 MEDIA
Special Events Design, Production, and Coordination

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