Dear Margaret,

We are glad that you have enjoyed Northern Exposure. We will be airing a 20-episode marathon chosen by our viewers on Thanksgiving Day and on the day after Thanksgiving.

After airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.

In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic and masterful writing of Northern Exposure. The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series. Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options.

Thank you for your suggestions and watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Amy,

Thank you for your inquiry.

You can find links to recipes from Gourmet’s Adventure with Ruth at:

http://www.gourmet.com/adventureswithruth/season-1/episode1-recipes

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Cynthia,
You are welcome!
Thank you for your support and comments.
We are glad you enjoy our programming. We too are excited about the Colorado Investigative News Project and look forward to bringing you this new service.

Joan
KBDI Staff

I believe the episode you are referring to was the 15th episode in the fourth season.  Unfortunately, this episode was not among the top 28 episodes that was selected by viewers for the marathon.  (You are correct, by the way, about the name of the song in the episode.

While this particular episode isn’t included, we certainly hope that you enjoy the marathon.

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving Day and on the day after Thanksgiving.  The link to the voting site is:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Elj8sTm_2f_2fDFBXSX_2bNl1qRg_3d_3d

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  We are certain to hear from viewers like you who will miss it just as we have heard from viewers asking when we will (finally, please!) stop airing the series.

After airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end.

In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series. Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Dick,

Thank you for your inquiry.

You can find the link to vote at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Elj8sTm_2f_2fDFBXSX_2bNl1qRg_3d_3d

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Joan

KBI Staff

I have no idea what the problem was.  When you wrote me, I looked and everything was gone.  I then posted a new board – and it didn’t show up.  I posted again, same thing. A third time, same thing.

Now, hours later, I look and everything – including the original board is there.

Heavens!  I have heard that Facebook has been making some changes to their overall look and wonder whether we happened to be looking when things were not quite right.

I think – or should I say hope – that when you look again, you will see the discussion board is back up.

Marcia

Carole,

Thank you for taking the time to write us about Northern Exposure.  Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series and will then be able to bring the series back. 

Meanwhile, we hope that you will find pleasure in our alternative programming options.  In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic spirit and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Marcia
KBDI

P.S. We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving.  The link to the voting site is on the homepage of our website at www.kbdi.org

Valerie,

Thank you for one of the most heartwarming messages I believe we have ever received about Northern Exposure.  We are so glad that you and your family have enjoyed the series.  We hope that each of you vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving.  (click on the voting at www.kbdi.org)

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  After airing the series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end.  Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series.  Let’s hope that one day that will be possible.

Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options. In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic spirit and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.  

Marcia
KBDI

Laura,

Your disappointment is so very clear. Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving Dday and on the day after Thanksgiving. 

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers. 

My hope for you…. Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series.

Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options. In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Marcia
KBDI

P.S. I realize that the music on the DVDs isn’t the same (however, I didn’t know that until you told me)….however, since you love Northern Exposure as much as I have loved it, you might like to know that the series continues to be available for purchase through the station.  Info is available at http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?series_id=12293107#.  This pledge item as well as pledge programs are what allow us to bring brilliant programs like Northern Exposure to you and other valued viewers and members.

Vince,

Thank you for taking the time to send your questions to us.  Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving. 

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series and will then be able to bring the series back just as you requested. 

Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options.  In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic spirit and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Marcia

Dear Joe,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy World Focus.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Joe,

Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving. 

Your idea about following up with series actors is a great one; I just don’t know what’s possible.  I recall finding a fan site some time ago, but am not finding it at the moment.  They actually have Moosefests every year and I recall that occasionally a couple of the actors attended so that site may have some updates about the actors.  Ahhhh, just now I found one of the fan sites: it’s www.moosefest.org.

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  We are certain to hear from viewers like you who will miss it just as we have heard from viewers asking when we will (finally, please!) stop airing the series.

In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic spirit and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series. Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options.

Marcia

Kathleen:

Thanks for the lead!  I’ll look into getting it.

Take care,

Brad Haug

Dear John,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear William,

We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Anna,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program series.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

It looks like THE EYES OF NYE is a 13 part series.  It has not become available to us yet and there is no indication as to when it will start.  It's not clear why their website has us listed as a station airing it but if we do end up adding it to our schedule our website will have all the details.  Thanks!

Michael:

We also love Postcards from Buster!  Unfortunately, PBS has not been offering new shows for the series in years, and we are looking at our options.  We are considering using it as part of a new programming block….Check KBDI.org sometime next month…or write in again and hopefully I’ll have some good news for you.

In the meantime, check out some of the other great new additions to our kids lineup.

Thanks for writing.

Diane:

I appreciate your comments, while I do not agree with them.  We seek to provide quality programming serving the underserved.  The one hour of quality medical care question and answer session Hablemos de Salud, certainly fits that bill. Although, we will take your feelings into consideration then next time we restructuring the Saturday afternoon lineup.

The 12.2 problem is something that we are looking to correct in the near future.  The Documentary Channel has moved to airing product infomercials which we must cover over with to meet FCC guidelines as part of our non-commercial status.  We are investigating many different programming options to address the problem.

Thank again for writing.

Brad Haug

Kay,

Thank you for taking the time to write us about Northern Exposure. 

I’m not sure from your note whether you are aware that, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series and will then be able to bring the series back. 

Meanwhile, we hope that you will find pleasure in future alternative programming options.  In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic spirit and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Marcia

KBDI

P.S. We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving.  The link to the voting site is on the homepage of our website at www.kbdi.org

Carole:

First of all, thanks for your support and writing in with your thoughts. You obviously are a savvy PBS viewer.  We are constantly looking into new programming directions and your ideas are extremely valuable.

“The other station” has generally been the home for those BritComs and the Newshour here in Colorado.  We are aware of Democracy Now’s perspective, but we feel using it as one of many viewpoints provides the appropriate balance most of the time.

Thanks again,

Brad Haug

Judy,

Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series five times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote by Sunday at midnight for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air in three programming blocks on Thanksgiving day and on the day after Thanksgiving. 

We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers.  We are certain to hear from viewers like you who will miss it just as we have heard from viewers asking when we will (finally, please!) stop airing the series.

In mid-December we will start airing some new programs that we hope also have some interesting characters and perhaps reflect the quirky, eclectic and masterful writing of Northern Exposure.  The original series of The Twilight Zone and Family Ties are just a couple of the additions that we hope you will enjoy.

Perhaps one day we will be able to afford the expensive contract renewal cost of the Northern Exposure series. Meanwhile, we hope that you find pleasure in our alternative programming options.

Marcia Simmons
Marketing Director

P.S. Our Facebook page currently is listed as KBDI-12 Colorado Public Television.  Thank you for planning to become a fan!

Dear Tina,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad that you enjoy ‘Quilt in a Day’ and we wish you well in your quilting endeavors.  Sounds like a good hobby if you live up there in Rollinsville!  Unfortunately we don’t offer it for sale but I did an internet search and was able to locate the website for you:

http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/dvds.asp

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI!

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12    

I don’t know if or when that interview will appear on IN FOCUS since we don’t generally get episodic information very far in advance.  I would recommend checking Eden Lane’s website for episode details.  http://edenlane.blogspot.com/  Hope that helps.

Yes, after airing the complete Northern Exposure series FIVE times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end. 

We are glad that you have enjoyed the series and hope that you take time to vote for your favorite episodes for the 20-episode marathon that will air over three days starting on Thanksgiving day. 

We, too, believe the series is brilliant – that’s why we purchased it for our viewers.  We are certain to hear from viewers like you who will miss it just as we have heard from viewers asking when we will (finally, please!) stop airing the series.

Regarding your suggestion that our terrific Programming Director be replaced with Big Bird…..Big Bird would probably say that you are having a very grumpy day!

Seriously, we thank you for your longtime viewership of Northern Exposure and hope that you find pleasure in future programming.

Marcia Simmons
Marketing Director

P.S. Since you love Northern Exposure as much as I have loved it, you might like to know that the series continues to be available for purchase through the station.  Info is available at http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?series_id=12293107#.  This pledge item as well as pledge programs that you mentioned (Suze Orman, Wayne Dyer, etc.) are what allow us to bring brilliant programs like Northern Exposure to you and other valued viewers.

Dear Michael,

Thanks for your email.  Unfortunately we don’t offer the ‘Packard – An American Classic’ DVD for sale but I did a search on the internet and found a site that has it for sale:

http://www.aacamuseum.org/store/product.aspx?id=348

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Thanks for your inquiry.  Unfortunately we are no longer airing HISTORY DETECTIVES.  There is a limit to the number of PBS hours that we can air.  As a result that series was pulled from our schedule.  

However, you can watch recent episodes of HISTORY DETECTIVES on the PBS website.   Here’s a link:

http://video.pbs.org/program/1138014438/

Dear Kris,

Thanks for your email.  Right now it looks like ‘I Promise to Remember:  The Frankie Lymon Story’ is not scheduled to be re-aired.  Unfortunately we don’t offer it for sale and did an internet search but couldn’t locate any for sale there either.  You may want to recheck at a future date.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12    

Dear Rosa,

Thanks for your email.  Unfortunately we don’t sell the music CDs from the Globetrekker program.  You can go to http://www.pilotguides.com/experience/ to purchase them directly.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Jaime,

As you may note from the comments on our website, we appreciate your comment as well as the comments of all viewers – pro and con – regarding our programs.

Colorado Public Television’s mission is built on addressing social issues and public concern that are otherwise not adequately covered in the community and serving under-represented interests by providing access to diverse and opposing viewpoints.

Thanks for taking the time to write.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Zbig,

Thank you for your email.  It has been forwarded to our producer.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear John,

Thanks for your email.  The answer to your question was discussed during Studio 12.  Actually you can view Studio 12 online at our website www.kbdi.org.  If you go to our website’s home page look for the button across the top that says ‘Watch Online’, then select ‘Video on Demand’, then select Studio 12.  You can see Studio 12 and lots of other great programs right from your computer!

Hopefully the program will answer your question.  Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

The November schedule for 12.3 is now up on our website.  And yes, we will continue to air THE OCTOPUS (LA PIOVRA) at least through November.  Thank you for watching KBDI.

I am not familiar with that series.  It appears to be a itv program.  You may want to contact them directly to see what your options are for receiving their programming.  

http://www.itv.com/docmartin

I am really interested in helping you find a title for the music selection…however, you are correct the credits don’t specifically identify the musical artists. 

I did find this blurb on the web, though:

Mr. Sandman: 

The aurora borealis causes the residents of Cicely to swap their dreams, exposing secrets. Maggie has Holling's dream about being a cab driver in Quebec, driving his overbearing father around. Ron has Maurice's dream about blue pumps. Joel sleepwalks in search of candy, having a child's dream. Holling has Dave's dream about kayaking with a spatula. Walt has someone's dream (Joel's?) about climbing a never ending tower.

Music:
- "Luck Be a Lady" by Frank Loesser
- "Guitar Ray" by Sylvester Weaver
- "Won't You Let Me Go" by Buckwheat Zydeco
- "This Nearly Was Mine" by Lindsey Buckingham
- "I May Want a Man" by JoAnne Shenandoah

Do you think this last title could be the music you are searching for?  I am not familiar with Joanne Shenandoah, but she may be a Native American Musician.

Incidentally, Northern Exposure will be going away in November, but catch a special Marathon goodbye party [ 20 episodes!] on Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday.

Thank you for your e-mail about EastEnders.  I, too, am an EastEnders fan and would love to see more episodes. J  However, that just isn’t possible since we receive only two episodes each week from BBC.  We had a backlog for awhile and that’s why we aired it every day.  Now that we’re getting caught up, we air the two episodes that they give us each week.  BBC is the distributor and they make the decision about how many episodes are distributed to licensees. 
 
I am going to paste a Q&A below that I wrote some time ago about the change from 5 days a week to two episodes a week.  It may provide additional background for you about one of your favorite shows.

By the way, if you sign up as a fan of KBDI-12 on Facebook, you might enjoy reading comments in the EastEnders Discussion page from our other EastEnders fans – and perhaps you might want to post a comment yourself!  This is something that we started just about a month ago.

Again, thank you for your questions.

Marcia Simmons
Director of Marketing

Thanks for your comments.  We always appreciate different perspectives on our programming.  Usually our cooking shows are some of the least controversial things we air, but your two comments have me rethinking that!

Thanks for your email. We are glad that you’ve enjoyed the Body Electric series in the past.  Right now, we are on hold waiting for the producers to release the new series.  Until that time, it has been decided to air Priscilla's Yoga Stretches in its place. You can contact the producer’s of Body Electric at:

http://www.bodyelectrictv.com/

Let them know you are anxious to see the new series. They also have tapes available through their website if you are interested

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

I am thrilled to hear that this programming so thoroughly affected someone other than just me!

Comments like yours make it all worthwhile.

We do currently not have the series JUSTICE: WHAT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO scheduled to air. However, if we do find a home for it in our schedule our website will have all the details.

I did discover that you can watch full episodes on the official website:
http://justiceharvard.org/

Thank you for watching KBDI.

Thank you for taking the time to write to us.  I agree with you it was a very moving program. 

Unfortunately, we will not be able to repeat this program due to licensing restrictions.  However, you can watch the full episode online:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/heart-of-jenin/video-full-episode/5120/

Thanks for watching KBDI.

Dear Barbara,

Thank you for your e-mail.

Charlie Rose continues to air the repeats of Charlie Rose at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  However, since a contractual clause does not allow us to repeat a program later than 48 hours after we first broadcast it, we can no longer repeat the Friday program on Monday afternoons. 

Please join us in tuning in to Charlie Tuesdays through Fridays.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

KBDI Staff

Dear Jose,

Thank you for the link. I will forward your suggestion to Sesame Workshop.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

I certainly understand your frustrations.  Here’s the deal:  We have 3 channels: 12.1 [PBS and local programming mix]  / 12.2 [Documentary Channel] / 12.3 MhzWorldview Int’l programming

Direct TV carries 2 of the 3…12.1 and 12.3…..Unfortunately, Our 12.3 [Mhz Int’l programming] is called 12.2 on their system.  So of course, the programming never aligns.

Our 12.2 channel is currently available only to our over the air viewers. We hope to have our Comcast / Dish / and Direct TV viewers help us get carriage for all three of our services.

I hope this helps. Sorry for the frustrations.

I am also one of those millions of kids – now adults – that grew up on Mr. Rogers.  What a wonderful contribution he made to media and our society in general.  Two things though:  1] We actually never aired his series, “the other PBS station” did and 2] Due to the peculiarities of the way PBS structures the broadcast rights to their programming, it would be next to impossible for us to start airing it now.

At least we can see his sweater in the Smithsonian.  Otherwise, you might consider contacting. KRMA.

We would certainly give that consideration if it was a possibility.  We receive only two episodes each week from BBC.  We had a backlog for awhile and that’s why we were airing it everyday.  Now that we’re caught up, we are airing the two episodes that we receive each week.  The episodes currently coming off of the satellite were originally broadcast overseas back in 2003.  Unfortunately, this is the BBC’s choice, and completely out of our control.  I hope that addresses your concerns.  Thanks for watching KBDI.

Dear Carolyn,

Thanks for your email. We are glad that you’ve enjoyed the Body Electric series in the past.  Right now, we are on hold waiting for the producers to release the new series.  Until that time, it has been decided to air Priscilla's Yoga Stretches in its place. You can contact the producer’s of Body Electric at:

http://www.bodyelectrictv.com/

Let them know you are anxious to see the new series. They also have tapes available through their website if you are interested

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Joan

KBDI Staff

You have brought up some important programming concerns, and we always appreciate valuable observations from our viewers. 

A few quick comments: 

1] Tavis Smiley merely replaced the repeats of the local public affairs shows. They remain in our schedule on Fridays nights and now repeat Mondays at noon.  We feel Tavis Smiley brings a fresh set of guests and ideas to our air – and  - at 5pm  - a more viewable timeslot than he is found elsewhere.

2] Our reinstatement of the end of the week politico block comes after hearing from numerous members of the community who preferred Fridays evenings. 

3] We continue to air In the Life. With recent pledge drive activities it may have been hard to track, but it continues to be part of our lineup new episodes will be broadcast in October. 

4] Unfortunately, Colorado OutSpoken ceased production last Spring.   

And finally, as far as duplication of scheduled programming, we never air the same series or program at the same time as it is broadcast elsewhere in the region. We carefully select only 25% of the nationally distributed PBS fare for our use, and we handpick other documentaries and programming to bring to our viewers.  Your email studiously leaves out interesting programming unique to KBDI.  Among these titles, you could include Democracy Now!, EastEnders, and Gary Null…as well as our great in house productions like Colorado Inside Out and Studio 12 …programming simply not seen anywhere else in the area. 

I hope this helps clarify matters.

Thank you!

Dear Liz,

Thank you for your email.

I am sorry. At this time, KBDI has no plans to reair this program. You can purchase a copy of this documentary at the Including Samuel website at:

http://www.includingsamuel.com/store/

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

A few years ago we ran a music series put together by Mike Drumm, a local producer which featured Music Link, BPM and Eleven.   I don’t know if the series is still being produced, as we no longer carry it.  You can go to musiclink.tv to inquire.

Dear Douglas,

Thank you for your comments. I have forwarded your email to the Studio 12 producer. You make some very valid points concerning this complex issue.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Joan

KBDI Staff

Dear FM,

Thanks for your email. We are glad that you’ve enjoyed the Body Electric series.  Right now, we are on hold waiting for the producers of the series to release the new series.  Until that time, we will be airing Priscilla's Yoga Stretches in its place. You can contact the producer’s of Body Electric at:

http://www.bodyelectrictv.com/

and let them know you are anxious to see the new series. They also have tapes available through their website to hold you over.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Joan

KBDI Staff

Our 90 minutes of Spanish language programming, including Plaza Sesamo and Hablemos de Salud serves an important function in the community. Reaching out with quality kids and health care programming to the Spanish community with 90 minutes of non-primetime viewing out of the 168 total hours in a week appears to be a tolerable percentage for most of our non-Spanish speaking viewers.

Dear Dr. Kawasaki,
Thank you for your e-mail.
I was unable to track down that particular show with the information you provided but I found a couple of links that you may find interesting.
You tube had some footage of Enhalus at:
http://www.youtube.com/results?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS337&q=Enhalus%20%20seagrass%20&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=w1
Also Google Video came up with some clips at:
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS337&q=Enhalus%20%20seagrass%20&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#
I am not sure if you will find the exact footage you saw in the program, but it is a place to start.  I am sorry I could not be more helpful.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Joan

KBDI Staff

Dear Paul,

Thanks for your email. We are currently getting a good signal into most of Ft. Collins, though unfortunately good digital reception requires a more direct signal than analog did. We’ve found that most reception problems can be corrected with some antenna adjustments. There are a couple of things we can suggest.

One of the first tests you can do – if you have more than one TV connected to your antenna – is to disconnect the splitter and feed the antenna cable directly into one of your converter boxes or HDTV tuners. After that, try a rescan for all channels. This is usually more effective than the “add channels” function. If you are able to get good reception this way you might need to add a TV amplifier (pre-amp) in between the antenna and the splitter. These can be found at Radio Shack or similar stores for around $20.00.

If you are only feeding one TV, the amplifier may still help. Before you add an amplifier however, we suggest you try adjusting your antenna a bit. Sometimes, depending on you specific location, your antenna is picking up reflected signals and a small adjustment can help you find the best one. Often the antenna will get better reception when it’s pointed away from the transmit point, in our case Squaw Mountain, just S/W of Evergreen.

Some viewers have found, particularly in areas that are receiving signals from multiple transmitter sites that adding a second, indoor antenna can help with reception of specific channels. To do this you simply need a UHF/VHF antenna, an RF splitter, and a short piece of coax cable. You reverse the direction of the “splitter” and make it a “combiner” by connecting each antenna to an “output” and then connecting the “input” to your tuner or the splitter feeding your multiple TV’s.

Also, here’s a website that has information specific to Northern Colorado that may help. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=199726&page=45

This site may have more information than you need (or want) but it does have a lot of useful information.

Hope this helps. Either way we would appreciate it if you would let us know.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Tom,

Thanks for writing.  The program information is as listed below:

Treasures of the Academy "Woodstock the Reunion"
Monday, September 7 at 4:30 pm on Channel 12 & 12.1 12.2

Woodstock the Reunion - This episode features new, exclusive interviews with the crew, performers and producers of this seminal event in modern history, along with rare behind the scenes footage from the original WOODSTOCK feature film. A truly iconic then-and-now documentary special. (2007)

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Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

A very timely question, Larry!

One of our volunteer interns has set up an EastEnders discussion page on our KBDI 12 Colorado Public Television Facebook page!

Please join the discussion today! 

What did you think of Sunday night's episodes?

Starting October 2nd, we will begin airing this series at 3:30pm on a weekly basis. Let us know what you think!  We may try to find additional timeslots for it to run also.

Dear Clay,

The DVDs are available by pledging support for the station.  I have excerpted info from our website (www.kbdi.org) so you can see the options.  You can pledge your support by following this link below or by calling us at 303.296.1212 and asking for our Membership Department.

https://www.kbdi.org/support_kbdi/pledge_renew_gift.cfm

(Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery)
My Music: Motown Memories $154
 022100: Motown Singles Collection 4-CD set + bonus DVD ($150 + $4 s/h)
 
$204
 022101: Motown 5-DVD collection ($200 + $4 s/h)
 
$254
 022102: Motown 5-DVD set + 4-CD set with bonus DVD ($250 + $4 s/h)
 

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Deborah,

Well, the good news is that the program will air this Saturday – I have excerpted the information from our website (www.kbdi.org).  Our website also has a listing of all of our programs and you can even watch some programs on demand.  The bad news is that DirectTV does not carry our Documentary Channel which is our Channel 12.2.  DirectTV carries Channel 12.1 which is our primary channel and MHz Worldview which is our Channel 12.3 but DirectTV lists as Channel 12.2.  This is why you got the Chinese program as it airs on MHz Worldview which DirectTV calls 12.2.

Wow! … at least this series got all of us thinking, right? 

While I completely understand your reaction, I support cultivating a garden of ideas to encourage healthy dialogue and exchange.

Last May, the New York Times ran an intriguing article “A Cautionary Video About America’s ‘Stuff’”

about this provocative piece being used in classrooms around the country…Ralph Nader and others have supported it also..If it is important enough to draw this level of commentary, I do believe this merits our broadcasting in Denver.

As for the research behind the program, you may or may not be right. I’m no scientist.  But they do have the footnotes on the text, and the associated scientific citations posted on the pdf Fact Sheet posted at

www.storyofstuff.com.

See what you think.  And just for the record…I’m still planning on buying new shoes also.

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your comments.  We appreciate your support.  You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about the program. 

KBDI has always been at the forefront in airing provocative program topics, providing a forum for presentation and discussion of sensitive issues.  We support freedom of expression that is independent from political and commercial forces, providing information to our inquisitive and discerning viewers.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. 

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

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Dear Alan,

Basically the DVDs are available by pledging support for the station.  I have excerpted some information below.  You can also get there by the following link:

http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?series_id=28986360

You can either pledge online or by calling 303.296.1212 and ask for our Membership Department.  They can also let you know if we can do anything for nonprofits.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Michael,

Thank you for your feedback.  You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about this program. 

As you may know, KBDI has always been at the forefront in airing provocative program topics, providing a forum for presentation and discussion of sensitive issues.  We support freedom of expression that is independent from political and commercial forces, providing information to our inquisitive and discerning viewers.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.  We appreciate your comments.

Dear Pat,

Right now the Magic Moments ‘The Best of 50s Pop’ is not scheduled to be re-aired.  The program is available by pledging your support.  You can either pledge directly on-line or call and ask for our Membership Department.  Be sure to check our website www.kbdi.org for a listing of all of our programs as well as other useful information.  Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.  We value comments from all our viewers regardless if they are positive or not.

Channel 12 chooses to present programming that provokes an examination of beliefs.  We do this, in part, to ensure that our civil liberties remain protected and that the government stays “of the people.”   We as a station do not claim that we hold these views.  However, we do believe it’s vitally important that all views be heard in our democratic society.  With the many expert opinions expressed in “9/11,” we felt it important to share their viewpoint with our viewers.

We also want to air programming that is thought provoking.  Since you disagreed with the program content, we were successful in at least getting you to think about it and respond.

We support freedom of expression that is independent from political and commercial forces, providing information to our inquisitive and discerning viewers.  Thank you for being one of those inquisitive and discerning viewers.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.

Georgia,

Thanks for your email. We are all too aware of the problem and apologize for the poor picture and audio. The source material we received from the producer was marginal at best and we knew that when we accepted the program. We felt that the topic was important enough to air it in spite of the technical problems. However, until we actually ran it through our broadcast systems we weren’t able to see just how bad the problem was, and had we know that some of the technical problems would be exaggerated during our transmission we may have made a different decision and possibly postponed the airing until we could get a technically better program from the producer.

One of the challenges we regularly have as an independent television station that chooses to air controversial and outside-the-mainstream programs is that often the producers bring us programs that were produced on a low budget and their technical quality and production values are not within our usual standards. We then have to make a decision regarding the value of the program VS the marginal technical quality. The big stations don’t have this same dilemma because they never air this type of programming.

Again we apologize that a good deal or the program was not viewable, and we will look closely at any re-airings of the program. This is not an excuse for the poor quality, but rather an explanation.

KBDI Technical Services

Dear Robyn,

Thank you for your feedback.  You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about this program. 
As you may know, KBDI has always been at the forefront in airing provocative program topics, providing a forum for presentation and discussion of sensitive issues.  We support freedom of expression that is independent from political and commercial forces, providing information to our inquisitive and discerning viewers.
Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.  We appreciate your comments.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.  Unfortunately we don’t have the recipe information here at the station but there are some websites that may have it.  Here are a few that I found:
http://www.pbs.org/juliachild/free.html

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/

http://www.iptv.org/series.cfm/5368/baking_with_julia/ep:102

It’s great to hear from one of our viewers via big dish!

Thank you so much for writing in - we appreciate the positive feedback!

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Colorado Public Television!

Thanks for your email.  Right now we are in the middle of a pledge drive so we have pre-empted Northern Exposure.  You’ll be happy to know that Northern Exposure will return on Monday, August 17th.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Dear Ms. Langona,

Thank you for taking the time to write in. KBDI has the highest respect for anyone who works in the medical field and we understand the dedication and commitment it takes. The intention of airing this program was not to disrespect anyone.

The station is aware that Healing Cancer would be a controversial program. Here is a statement from Mike Anderson:

"I have been a medical researcher for the last 12 years. The research I utilize for my projects comes from only the most highly respected publications in the business. I also work with a network of medical doctors and scientists with the highest credentials. Some members of this network include Dean Ornish, M.D., Joel Fuhrman, M.D., John McDougall, M.D., Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., William Harris, M.D., T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., and many others. Please feel free to look up the credentials of any of these outstanding individuals.

"My work is meticulously documented in my books. Here is a brief sampling of some of the peer-reviewed journals and other publications I cite: New England Journal of Medicine; Journal of the National Cancer Institute; Nutrition and Cancer Journal, Journal of the American Medical Association; International Journal of Cancer; Clinical Oncology; CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians; The Lancet; Journal of the American College of Nutrition; Journal of Nutrition; Urology; Canadian Medical Association Journal; Annals of Internal Medicine; Scientific American; Canadian Journal of Oncology; UCLA Health System Newsletter; BMJ; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; British Journal of Cancer; Metabolism; Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

"In acknowledgement of my work, to date, I was just recently nominated for the Right Livelihood Award, more popularly known as the alternative Nobel Prize."

KBDI is not trying to injure people or mislead them – we constantly reinforce telling people do their own research, talk with their doctors and health care providers - to find the best course of treatment for themselves.

And we have added disclaimers around all our health and health related program airings.

If you know of any programs that counter what is presented in Healing Cancer please let us know and we will consider airing the other point of view. I can send you a copy of the book for your review if you like. Please email back with your address if you would like to receive one.

Sincere Regards,

Shari Bernson

EastEnders will return Sunday, August 23.  We communicated with viewers in a variety of ways.  A crawl on the screen told viewers the program would be off the air during pledge until August 23, and we hoped loyal EastEnders fans would see that message.  We also highlighted this in our weekly e-newsletter and on our website.  We are glad to hear that you are an EastEnders fan and hope you tune in August 23rd.

-Marcia Simmons

Thanks for your feedback.  We are hoping that Jerry Yarnell will come out with a new season of programs so that we can get them on the air.  No word on it yet.  Please check our website for any updates to the schedule or you can always contact us again to see if we have any news.  Thank you for watching KBDI.

I believe the show is called ‘Eating’ and will air as shown below.  The program is also available by pledging your support for our station.  Please be sure to visit our website – www.kbdi.org for the latest programming and other great information.

Eating

Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30 pm on Channel 12 / 12.1 This independent and award-winning documentary examines the American diet and how it affects our health, and the planet. Viewers learn how a plant based diet may deter heart disease and cancer – and treat the cause of illness rather than the symptoms.

We have forwarded your question to the show’s producer.

You should hear from him in the next couple of days, let us know if you do not.

Dear Mr. Orme,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother and step-father to Alzheimer’s. I am sure you have been through a lot.

And thank you for writing in. I forwarded your message to Gary Null’s office so he can see your comments.

You’re right. KBDI has been airing Gary Null’s programs for ten years. It is because there is a demand for them in the Colorado Community. While people always raise questions about Gary and his work and protocols, many more people give us positive feedback about how his protocols have helped them. In addition, Gary Null continues to be one of the station’s Top 5 fundraising subjects since the debut of his PBS program How To Live Forever in 1998.

We have researched Gary Null’s background, I have personally checked on his degrees and credentials – I have included highlights from his Bio below. For more info you can visit http://www.garynull.com/GNabout.php?abtflg=0

 - you and click on Ask Gary a Question if you wish - and for more info www.garynull.com - if you enter Alzheimer’s in Search there are articles from Gary Null and other published works available to view.

KBDI Colorado Public Television has an almost 30 year history of airing programming outside the mainstream and not available through other media venues. We air a Disclaimer around all of Gary Null’s shows and aim to present information for people so they can do their own research and make up their own mind.

There is not a one-size-fits all in any line of alternative, nor mainstream medicine. People need to empower themselves and have as much information as possible to better manage their health – and today more than ever.

Here is a statement from Gary’s office:

“…whatever we do publish or produce is thoroughly medically vetted or, if what we are presenting are the findings or research of others, these medical researchers and practitioners are board-certified, highly respected, and that their research is, as a 'matter of course,' peer-reviewed in recognized medical journals and publications.”

You sound like a regular viewer so please hang in there with us.

Thank you so much for watching and supporting KBDI!

Sincere Regards,

SB

Shari Bernson

Membership Director

I would suggest contacting FOR YOUR HOME directly.  Here is a link to their website. www.foryourhome.com Once there, click on ‘contact us.’  They provide both phone numbers and email addresses.  Good luck!  And thank you for watching KBDI.

Right now LEVON HELM RAMBLE AT THE RYMAN is not scheduled to be re-aired.  If we do schedule it in the future our website will have all the details.  And be sure to check our website for a listing of all our programs as well as other useful information.  Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.

Dear Mark,

Thank you for your comments.  We appreciate your support.

You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about the program. 

KBDI has always been at the forefront in airing provocative program topics, providing a forum for presentation and discussion of sensitive issues.  We support freedom of expression that is independent from political and commercial forces, providing information to our inquisitive and discerning viewers.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. 

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

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Few “neophyte jazz observers” among our viewers!  KBDI viewers are a passionate, savvy bunch.  I’ve fielded calls and emails from enthusiastic experts in everything from Abba to Zeppelin, from classic rock, classic blues, classic soul, …oh!...and did I mention classic jazz? [Did you see our May marathon of the Rochester Jazz Festival by any chance? ]  I could tell you about our Boulder viewer who has written extensively on Gregorian chants…[talk about classic!]…but she always calls in to ask about this week’s lineup on Austin City Limits…be it country, Afropop, bluegrass, reggae, or rockabilly punk.

This explains why I am positive that our viewers can differentiate between Kind of Blue’s changes, still swing hard with the Basie band, and savor Lush Life with Strayhorn and Duke… and maybe even catch Clapton, Ella, or Pavarotti on Great Performances.

Here’s hoping a few of our fellow music fans took time to pledge during the Miles show, and keep all of this wonderful music on the air!