Are any local ABC affiliates backing out of "Path to 911?"

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

the way the rightwing sinclair-owned abc stations dumped 'politically incorrect?'

or are all the local stations run by wingnuts these days?

[Monkeyman]

1. Not ABC Chicago

[Ian David]

2. Our local ABC station carried The "Doctor Laura" Show

It was great watching them run out of advertisers, though.

They started playing nothing but Public Service Announcements and at least two tests of The Emergency Broadcast System per show.

Eventually, the only advertisers left were Invention Submission Corp, Miss Cleo, and Liberty Ford.

Even the Public Service announcements (which the station receives no money for) were pulled, because non-profit groups refused to be broadcast (for free!) during the show.

So, yeah... WCVB Boston is run by right-wing bigoted assholes who stuck by their guns despite losing piles of money, so they could broadcast that shriveled-up shrew's hate on their station.

That's why I've had WCVB blocked in my parental controls since 2000.

I don't expect WCVB to pull the Docu-smear.

[ovidsen]

3. Profits over principle

I don't know of a single station backing out.

Even though ABC is airing this "docu-drama" commercial free, they're reaping TONS of publicity with it, and I think the jones that stations have for higher overall ratings is trumping any sense of decency they might have.

[rodeodance]

4. i have not gotten an sanswer from mine. I emailed them.

[FightingIrish]

5. My exchange with the loacl ABC affiliate

I sent this:

As you well know, I've been a big fan of KDRV for many years. I have admired your quality local broadcasting and your commitment to our community. Sadly I find myself at odds with any station that will broadcast ABC's blatantly political and terriby flawed "docudrama" on 9-11. I think this is where community service and corporate greed must part ways. I realize that your station owner is a major supporter of the Bush administration, but that is no justification for leaving the truth on the cutting room floor. If KDRV airs "The Path to 9-11", I will finally have to abandon my last hope for commercial broadcast television . I suspect that you are not thrilled to be in the position your network has put you. I have made some unpopular decisions that cost me clients but preserved my integrity. This might be your opportunity to do likewise. I hope you can find this in the midst all the angry email you must be receiveing.

I got this response:

Thank you for sharing you well written note regarding “The Path To 9/11”. I intend to forward your comments to the ABC Network (especially since they are still in the final edit of the project). On Monday, Part Two will be followed by a special edition of “Primetime Live”, an electronic town meeting.
From talk shows to internet blogs, the discussions about “The Path To 9/11” have generated much heat, but precious little light. It has been interesting to note that viewers who have contacted us arise from two distinct camps: pro-President Bill Clinton and pro-President George W. Bush. That’s correct; both sides have been complaining.

After reviewing a rough edit of this mini-series, the management feels strongly that viewers should decide for themselves the merits of this program. This morning the Chairman of the 9/11 Commission agreed that the program deserves airing to impress upon the citizenry the importance that Republicans, Democrats, government officials and even everyday citizens take responsibility; share the blame; and work together to avoid another 9/11.

I need to point out to you that “corporate greed” plays no role in either ABC’s decision to air this program, nor in our decision. The program is airing commercial-free. I also need to point out that the personal political philosophies held by my ownership has never influenced our programming, nor would I expect it ever to do so.

I replied with this:

Thank you for your prompt response. I realize that ABC is giving away the air time on this. I refer to corporate greed becaue the only logical reason ABC would have to disregard the facts is that this piece is intended to keep those in power who have been very friendly to the corporate media. Sumner Redstone has admitted that, although he is a Democrat, he supported Bush as the best thing for his company. I have seen the previews and read comments from people involved in this production. It is clear that truth was not as important as making a political statement. With this country torn apart by an unnecessary war and too many believing that the war has anything to do with 9-11, this kind of bogus journalism is wrong.

[KT2000]

8. send another email

state that you want your letter included in the file that will be available for public viewing when their license is up for renewal.

[Another Bill C.]

6. This isn't biased enough

for our local affiliate. Stanley Hubbard (KSTP's owner) would have Rush Limbaugh playing the part of God elevating Dubya to sainthood at the end.

[tpsbmam]

7. Ours? Nah.

Our local ABC station is owned by none other than Sinclair. Sinclair, back away from a right-wing sham-umentary? Nevah. There have been plenty of folks contacting them, though, as well as their advertisers. Maybe the advertisers will finally make a difference.

[MoseyWalker]

9. mine will probably show it 15 times in a row

gotta saturate the dittoheads