[Fredslist] Informal Poll On "Survivor"
Ken Jewell
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Fri Aug 25 11:43:59 EDT 2006
I agree with everyone here. Not only does it create a divisiveness
amongst the the ethnic origins that are participating, but the same
leaves out the countless remaining ethnic groups that make this country
so great.
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Zahn, Bari wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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-----
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> 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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