[Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"

[Scott Stuart]

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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com <
> fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com>
> 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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