Dear Kathy,

Thanks for your email.  Good news – Camp FEMA will re-air on Sunday, March 14^th at 6pm.  Check out our website www.kbdi.org – from there you can see all the latest programming schedules, set email alerts, check out our concert offerings, plus lots of other great information.

Enjoy the show and thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Joe,

Thanks for your email. I have passed your information on to our Programming Director.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Dusty,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad that this program seems to be giving you some positive results. You can pledge your support to the station at www.kbdi.org and clicking on the red ‘Donate’ button then scroll down to ‘Eating’ or by calling us at 303.296.1212 and asking for Membership. There are different options that you can choose from:

$65 022120: DVD of program ($60 + $5 s/h)

$95 022121: DVD of program + RAVE Diet & Lifestyle book ($90 + $5 s/h)

$185 022122: DVD + Rave Diet book + Monsanto DVD + New Medicine DVD ($180 + $5 s/h)

$255 022123: Eating Comb 4 DVD's & 2 Books ($250 + $5 s/h)

(Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery).

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI!

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Steve,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you really enjoyed the program.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Thanks for your email – we’re glad that you enjoy this type of programming.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Hello again, Stephen,

As mentioned in a previous email we appreciate your feedback.

Thanks again for watching and supporting KBDI.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Jean,
Thank you for your email.
The program I think you are referring to is Brain Fitness: Frontiers.
It can be purchased as part of a pledge package through our website at:
http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?series_id=29687013
It can also be purchased through the Shop PBS website at:
http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=3955952
Thank you for watching and supporting channel 12. Best wishes to you and your son.

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Eric,
You are welcome! 
Thank you for such an encouraging  e-mail. 
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy our programming.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Bonnie,
Please accept our apology.
KBDI had a media server go out early this morning and was unable to broadcast any of our regular scheduled programming until our tech department could do a work around and get us back up.  They rerouted  programming from 12.3 to fill the dead air until they were able to access our regularly scheduled programming. A replacement server has been ordered and should be in place in a few days. This was an equipment failure not a planned interruption.

Please do not give up on Channel 12. Sit and be Fit is an excellent program. I have fond memories of doing the exercises with my Mom before she passed away. It will be back on at its regularly scheduled time tomorrow barring any further technical glitches.

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Ron,

We are sorry that you are unable to read our newsletter. A very few people – especially those with juno accounts – do experience the problem you have described. We have added a link at the top of each email, and one in the footer that will allow you to see the email in your browser (with a white background).

Thank you for your email, we will renew our efforts to resolve the problem for the few who still experience it.

Sincerely,
Julie Crook
KBDI Website Manager

Dear Michael,

Thanks for your email.  I am happy to tell you that you can watch Studio 12 as well as lots of other great programming on our website www.kbdi.org so check it out.  Just click on the ‘Watch Online’ tab.  From our website you can see the latest programming schedule, set up email alerts, etc.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Rick:
> 
>I understand your concerns.  I have also become a huge fan of the digital multicast channels we offer. I can also tell you that we have been saddened to see the Documentary Channel evolve into a more commercial broadcast venture. That being said, we are very excited about our new plans for the channel. More great documentaries and captivating programs are coming your way without nearly as many breaks and “off-air” times.  I’ll be anxious to hear back from you about your thoughts after the transition takes place.
> 
>Thanks,

~Brad Haug
>Director of Programming

Thanks for your positive feedback.  THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN AGGRESSION is not scheduled to repeat.  Sadly, it doesn’t look like it is available for purchase for home use.  The National Film Board of Canada is the distributor.  I have included a link to their website.  You may consider contacting them for more information.  http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=52475

Dear Jane,
 
Thanks for your email and program suggestion.  I will pass it onto our Programming Director.
 
Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI!

Sincerely,

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Roger,
 
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Cindy,
 
Thanks for your email and we’re glad that our program made for a nice early Valentine’s dinner!  Typically you need to go directly to the website to find the recipes but looks like you found what you needed and that it was tasty.

Thanks for watching and supporting Channel 12.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Unfortunately, SAGWA is no longer available for us to air.  Allow me to suggest a couple other animated series she might enjoy… SCIGIRLS, which airs Sundays at 9:30am, is designed for girls ages 8-12 with the goal of getting more girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  And WORDGIRL, which airs Sundays at 10:30am, is aimed at kids ages 4-9 and designed to enrich children’s vocabularies.

I hope she’ll come to enjoy another series as much as she liked SAGWA.

Dear Brian,
 
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.
 
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Phred,
 
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy the program. 
 
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

BLACKING UP: HIP-HOP’S REMIX OF RACE AND IDENTITY is scheduled to repeat on Saturday, April 10 at 9pm.

Thanks for watching KBDI!

Dear Matt,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you enjoyed the program.  It isn’t scheduled to re-air anytime soon but please check our website for updates at www.kbdi.org.  It doesn’t look like Channel 12 or www.shoppbs.org is offering it for sale but I did find a site that is selling it.  I don’t know anything about the site so 'buyer beware'.  You may also want to do a search online and see what comes up:
 
http://www.suckerpunchpictures.com/last_one_popcorn_sutton.html
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Frank,
> 
>We had to replace a part so you will need to rescan. I have attached directions on how to do a double rescan. The object is to get your equipment to forget the old and find the new.
> 
>Please let us know if you still are having problems.
> 

Pamela
>KBDI Staff

Dear Cindy,
>Thank you for your e-mail.
>You can find recipes featured in Katie Brown’s Workshop by clicking on the link below
>http://www.katiebrown.com/katiebrowntvep.cfm
>Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television.

Joan
>KBDI Staff

We don’t have SAVING FALLINGWATER currently scheduled to repeat.  However, if we do schedule it our website will have all the details.

At this time, we do not have plans to air the ISLANDS OF BRITAIN series.  If we do schedule it our website will have all the details.

Dear Mary,
Thank you for your inquiry. We are glad you enjoyed the program. You can find information concerning purchase of the DVD, Old Order of Amish of Jamesport at
http://www.jamesportmissouri.org/amishmovie.html
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television, KBDI / Channel 12

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Jay,

Generally the recipes are given throughout the shows but you may also be able to find the recipes at the following link:

 http://julia.cookstr.com/

As someone that loves to cook, I have found that a quick web search will usually lead you to the recipes for most shows, however, in some cases you may need to purchase the DVD.  I searched the PBS website and while they have a lot of Jacques Pepin DVDs but I didn’t see one on Jacques and Julia.
 
Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Ronald: 

I find the tone of your email concerning.  What?  Have you never had a lawn mower break down, a car not work, or some project not go as planned?  Well, it happens here also.

Apparently there were technical difficulties taking those programming feeds which resulted in an early morning programming change. Those series come to us via MHz Worldview, which is broadcast 24/7 on our 12.3 channel, which has had no permanent changes to their programming lineup. The problem results from when those programs are simulcast onto 12.1. I am currently monitoring the signal and can verify that the intended programming is going to air on 12.3….so that would be the best option to check 12.3  if this happens again.  If you are interested in the international programming offerings, this would be of primary interest to you as the schedule consists mainly of news programming from around the globe.

The next time to catch NHK will be at 2:00pm this afternoon on 12.3. 

Good luck.

~Brad Haug
Director of Programming

Dear Sharon,
 
Yes, you are correct that we no longer have an analog signal in the Colorado Springs area.  Thanks to the Channel 9–donated analog transmitter saving us at least $20,000, the overcoming of complications with FCC filings, as well as resolving other technical challenges we are now delighted to have a digital signal in the Colorado Springs area (it has been there a couple of weeks now)!  It has felt like a long time coming but we’re up, and our signal and reach will be better than ever.  You should find us on Channels 12.1 (primary channel), 12.2 (Documentary channel), and 12.3 (World View) if you are receiving our signal over-the-air.
 
If you haven’t already done so, check out our website – www.kbdi.org .  From there, in addition to getting the latest programming information, you can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.
 
Be sure to do a ‘double scan’ – and not an ‘add’ or ‘update’ scan.  I will attach some tip sheets that may come in handy for future reference.
 
Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Robin,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad that Gary Null’s protocols have been seeing improvements to your health.

Thanks for watching and supporting us!

Dear Melanie,

Thanks to the Channel 9–donated analog transmitter saving us at least $20,000, the overcoming of complications with FCC filings, as well as resolving other technical challenges we are now delighted to have a digital signal in the Colorado Springs area (it has been there a couple of weeks now)!  It has felt like a long time coming but we’re up, and our signal and reach will be better than ever.  You should find us on Channels 12.1 (primary channel), 12.2 (Documentary channel), and 12.3 (World View).

If you haven’t already done so, check out our website – www.kbdi.org .  From there, in addition to getting the latest programming information, you can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.
> 
>Be sure to do a ‘double scan’ – and not an ‘add’ or ‘update’ scan.  I will attach some tip sheets that may come in handy for future reference.
> 
>Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!
> 
>Sincerely,

Pamela
>KBDI Channel 12

> 

Dear Sam,
> 
>We’re sorry but we don’t have the information on the program you are asking about.  While we cannot endorse a particular product, I did a quick Google search and found this website (there were many others) that may have what you are looking for:

http://www.freshpolos.com/447099/products/Miguel-Caballero-Bulletproof-Mens-Polo-Shirt.html

Sincerely,
> 
>Pamela
>KBDI Channel 12

Dear David,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you enjoyed the program.  REX RAY: How To Make a Rex Ray will be re-broadcast on KBDI. However, we do not yet have a date or time.  We will not be streaming the program. It will be going into PBS distribution starting in June.  Be sure to check our website www.kbdi.org for all of the latest program updates.  It is a great website with lots of great information, video on demand, etc.  You can even set up email alerts for upcoming programs.
 
The DVD plus extras (extended interview and art loop) retail for $24.95 and can be purchased at the Denver Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.  It can also be purchased directly from KBDI by credit card or check for $24.95 plus shipping and handling and Denver 7.72% sales tax.
 
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy the Italian program series.  We strive to bring diverse programs that appeal to a wide group of viewers.
 
'Grazie' for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Kathy,
 
Since I already expressed our ‘thanks’ in a previous email from you, I guess this email is our ‘thanks squared’!.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Kathy,
 
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.
 
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Maggie: 

Thanks for writing.

Programming like Charlie Rose is independently produced; please contact the show’s producers with your comments. We always encourage the freedom of speech, and try to air many diverse opinions.

Very, very little tax money comes our way, but, of course,  I encourage you to discover this for yourself.
> 
>Have a nice evening.
> 

~Brad Haug
>Director of Programming
>

Dear Lina,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you enjoyed our program and analysis of President Obama’s speech.  We appreciate your feedback!

Karen:

I know!  Being in a television market with two PBS stations, we are subject to rules restricting our usage of programming from the National Programming Service of PBS.   Unfortunately, these rules prevented us from airing the State of the Union speech coverage which came as part of the PBS Newshour series…one of the many series made extremely difficult to carry by the regulations. (PBS requires us to air it on a 12 hour delay…as in “yesterday’s news” …forget it!...right?)  We had absolutely no way of getting a satellite feed of the coverage outside of this.  (Incidentally, last year, PBS gave a special dispensation to allow stations like us the opportunity to cover the inauguration…which we did.)

A better question would be: Why didn’t RMPBS / KRMA / Channel 6 carry it?  I for one would have watched it. The Newshour frequently has some of the best coverage anywhere of events like this.

RMPBS / KRMA / Channel 6  had the broadcast rights, the satellite feed and they still opted to carry alternative programming…including a political interview with Hillary Clinton for 1 hour, a move I find even more curious.

We were able to air a special broadcast of Studio 12  [our own production] giving a roundtable discussion of the State of the Union, as well as additional coverage on our other news shows,  but I share your pain, and the overall embarrassment for public broadcasting in the state of Colorado….and the rest of the Union…  What a shame.

~Brad Haug
>Director of Programming
>

Dear Don,

Thank you for your inquiry.
I believe the show that you saw was called Eating. You can find more information on this program by following the link below.

http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?id=120100124230000

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Dave,
 
Thanks for your email.  As you can imagine we have had lots of feedback – both positive and negative.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program and that is seems to be working well for you.
 
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Arthur,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program series.
 
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Becky,

Thanks for your email.  Here’s the situation with Body Electric.  A new season was produced, however, it is not being distributed via the normal satellite feed system that we work with.  Thus, it would only available to us via tape and we have not heard back from Body Electric as to whether or not they will be distributing via tape and if so, if they will be sending us copies.  So the status is no Body Electric for now.   But please check back on our website www.kbdi.org for updates.

Sincerely,

Pamela

Dear Gene,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you enjoyed the show.  You may not be aware that we have 3 channels – 12.1, 12.2, 12.3.  If you go to our website – www.kbdi.org you can get the program schedule for all 3 channels. 

I am including some reception tip sheets for you that may help with the reception.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Gary,

Thanks for your email.
 
Thanks to the Channel 9–donated analog transmitter saving us at least $20,000, the overcoming of complications with FCC filings, as well as resolving other technical challenges we are now delighted to have a digital signal in the Colorado Springs area!  It has felt like a long time coming but we’re up, and our signal and reach will be better than ever.  This occurred about a week ago.  So bottom line, we no longer have our analog signal and you should be able to rescan (I am including some tip sheets) and pick us up.
 
If you haven’t already done so, check out our website – www.kbdi.org .  From there, in addition to getting the latest programming information, you can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Cameron,
 
Saturday was our pledge drive which is one of the ways that we make money to put on our programming.  Regular programs are therefore pre-empted during pledge drives.  Please check our website – www.kbdi.org to check on all of the latest programming that we offer.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Dr. Reeve,
 
You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about the program.  We value comments from all viewers – both from those who agree with the program and those who do not.
 
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 and sometimes unpopular perspectives and views.  We want to actively support freedom of expression, providing information to our very inquisitive and discerning viewers.
 
KBDI airs a wide range of programming dealing with health, healthcare, cooking, and nutrition from many schools of thought and practice. Programs that present alternative views such as “Eating” are accompanied by an on-air Disclaimer. KBDI as a station does not claim to hold these views. “Eating” and programs like it are broadcast at the request of other viewers in the community who wish to know more about this and other information not adequately represented in the mainstream media.
 
Colorado Public Television strives to air programming that is thought provoking.  Comments from viewers are important to us. Thank you for being one of those discerning viewers and letting us know your opinion.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Suggested Research Sites in regards to “Eating”

http://www.ravediet.com/newsworthy.htm

http://www.ravediet.com/links.htm

http://www.responsibletechnology.org/GMFree/Home/index.cfm

http://www.garynull.com/GNarticles.php

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-chicken4-2010jan04,0,5476293.story?track=rss

http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/campaigns/factory_farming/

http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/deathfactoryfarm/index.html

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article5939789.ece

Response from Mike Anderson via email:

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.

Dear Gina,
Thanks for the information.
I have forwarded your email to In Focus with Eden Lane. It is our local arts program.

http://www.kbdi.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?series_id=28196673

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Hui,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy our programming and the diversity we offer.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear Charlene,
 
Thanks for your email.  I have forwarded your request to our Programming Director.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Michael,

Thanks for your positive email – we really appreciate it!

Thanks to the Channel 9–donated analog transmitter saving us at least $20,000, the overcoming of complications with FCC filings, as well as resolving other technical challenges we are now delighted to have a digital signal in the Colorado Springs area that is even extending into Pueblo!  It has felt like a long time coming but we’re up, and our signal and reach will be better than ever.

If you haven’t already done so, check out our website – www.kbdi.org .  From there, in addition to getting the latest programming information, you can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Sincerely,

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Unfortunately our broadcast rights from the BBC are very specific and are for only one telecast of each episode.  It does not appear that we could stream the episodes online.  But this was a wonderful suggestion, and I truly appreciate hearing from our passionate EastEnders fans.

Thanks for your feedback.  The reason we aired BLACKING UP: HIP-HOP’S REMIX OF RACE AND IDENTITY at that time was so that it could be paired with an episode of AFROPOP that also focused on hip-hop.  You might be happy to know that we have BLACKING UP scheduled to repeat on April 24 at 8pm.  Hopefully you can catch that airing. 

Lastly, the reason this documentary isn’t available to view online is only an issue of rights, which we, unfortunately, have no control over.

Thanks for watching KBDI. 

You might be able to find the name of the artist at the films official website: http://www.memorybridge.org/

Good luck and thanks for watching KBDI.

Dear Maureen,

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Susie,

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Bob,

Thanks for your email.  We’re glad that you are finding our newsletter to be a useful tool to catch the programming that you want to see.  If you haven’t already done so, check out our website www.kbdi.org.  From our website you can also get all of the latest programming information, can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Sincerely,

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Yes!

You might want to check out La Piovra on Saturday nights at 7:00pm on 12.3.  It’s a great Mafia thriller series / soap opera.

Thanks for watching.

~Brad Haug

Director of Programming | KBDI

Dear Frank,
 
Thanks for your positive email – we really appreciate it!

Thanks to the Channel 9–donated analog transmitter saving us at least $20,000, the overcoming of complications with FCC filings, as well as resolving other technical challenges we are now delighted to have a digital signal in the Colorado Springs area!  It has felt like a long time coming but we’re up, and our signal and reach will be better than ever.
 
If you haven’t already done so, check out our website – www.kbdi.org .  From there, in addition to getting the latest programming information, you can set up email alerts for upcoming programs, watch video on demand, and check out community events and the like.
 
Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Sincerely,

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Alan,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy our varied and what some consider to be controversial programming.  Motivated and inspired viewers like you keep people like us going!  It is great that you can see us up in Ft. Collins area!  Thanks for the programming suggestion.  I will pass along your programming inquiry on to our Programming Director.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Rich,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you enjoyed the program.  I checked our website and it doesn’t appear that we will be airing Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown anytime in the near future but please check our website www.kbdi.org for updates.  It also looks like PBS does not offer a DVD for sale but here is a link to a website that does:

http://www.ofwindandwaves.com/

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI!

Dear Beau,

Thanks for your email.  I checked with our Production Director who has been here a number of years and this doesn’t ring a bell here.  Right now your best bet may be to contact PBS at 703-739-5002 or check their website as they may have a toll free number or email where you can inquire.

Sincerely,

Pamela

Dear Ms. D’Agostino-Quattrociocchi,

Many thanks for your efforts to contact us.  As you can see, you did get through.

We very much appreciate your comments, both about the program and our efforts to respond to viewers.  We work very hard on the latter and I am delighted to know that it makes a difference. You’ve made our day!

Thank you for your continuing interest and involvement with us.

Sincerely,

Willard D. ("Wick") Rowland, Jr.
President and CEO
Colorado Public Television

Dear Ms. D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi,

Thanks for calling this to our attention.  Your comment has been forwarded to our website administrator.

Dear Sandra,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad you appreciate our in-depth and varied programming free of commercial influences.  I will pass on your suggestion to our Programming Director.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Bob,
 
Thank you for your inquiry.
I believe the artist you are looking for is Tommy Emmanuel.
He was featured on the program Sierra Center Stage  Saturday December 26 at 4AM.
For more information on the performance you saw, please follow the link below.
http://www.sierranevada.com/sierracenterstage/season2/artists.html
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Joan
KBDI Channel 12

Thanks for writing in. The confusion appears to come from the wording…While the BBC doesn’t technically “limit” or restrict our airings to 2 per week…they only uplink 2 episodes via satellite weekly for distribution in the US.   

I hope this clears up the confusion.

Dear Larry,
Your welcome!
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy Eastenders.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Joan
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Ron,
Thanks for the tip!
Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Michel,
Thank you for your email.
Where did you find the misspellings? I would like to correct the problem but do not know where to look. Was it on our website, newsletter, or on air programming?
Thanks.
Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Joy,
Are you aware of  walford.net?
I believe you can find synopsis of each Eastender episode on this website.
Thanks for watching and supporting Channel 12.
Joan
KBDI Staff

Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback.  I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that we totally agree with you!  Unfortunately, we have a VERY limited number of interstitial spots available for 12.2 and lots of break time to fill.  Thus, the repeats of the same spots over and over again.  We are looking at some sort of revamp of 12.2 so that should make it more bearable.  Thanks again.

Dear  Don ,
Thank you for your e-mail about EastEnders.  We have many EastEnders fans that would love to see more episodes.  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.
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! 
Again, thank you for your questions.  Below are some frequently asked questions with their answers.

Cheers!

Joan
KBDI Staff

 Frequently asked Questions

Q.  Why don’t you continue airing EastEnders five days a week? 

A.     KBDI-Channel 12 receives 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 will 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.

Q.  Why are your episodes years behind?

A.  Again, our ability to broadcast EastEnders is lashed directly to the BBC’s release of episodes via satellite this side of the Atlantic.  Once the BBC broadcasts an episode of EastEnders in the U.K., they wait to release episodes into the U.S.  For example, the episodes coming off of the satellite this Monday and Tuesday apparently were broadcast overseas back in 2003.  Unfortunately, this is the BBC’s choice, and completely out of our control.

Q.  If you were able to air five days a week before, why don’t you air five days a week now?  And, why don’t you repeat episodes?

A.  The BBC feeds 2 episodes almost weekly (104 per year) for our use. In exchange, we pay more than $8000.00 per year for the broadcast rights to air each episode once.  Since our initial decision to carry the series on KBDI back in 1985, we had gradually fallen further and further behind the BBC’s 2 per week schedule. This created technical and thematic problems.

From a technical viewpoint, shelves and shelves were piled high with outdated and nearly extinct tapes. (Do you still listen to 8 tracks and audio cassettes?  Most of TV isn’t done on tape anymore either. ) On this almost vanished format, EastEnders queued up for their place in the schedule. From a content viewpoint, combining the BBC’s delay with ours yielded absurd references to Margaret Thatcher (in office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom until 11/28/1990) even though Prime Minister Thatcher had not only been succeeded by John Major, but also by Tony Blair by our broadcast date.

You may recall that in September of 2007, we implemented a temporary scheduling shift to five times a week at midnight to attempt to catch up.  Now we have caught up. The episode that will be shown tonight came off of the satellite feed on June 8th -- 11 days ago.  Next Friday’s won’t be recorded until the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23rd -- 3 days before air.  You can see that this pattern is unsustainable; we simply cannot continue to play out 5 while receiving 2.

Q.  Why don’t you move it to 12.2 for an even better viewing time?

A.  Until cable and satellite providers carry all of our channels, only a fraction of viewers can watch the great documentary programming you mention on 12.2. A slightly larger fraction of viewers are able to enjoy the fantastic 12.3’s MHz Worldview international programming.  Moving EastEnders to 12.2 would mean that 85% of our viewers could not watch the series.

Q.  Why are you changing to 10 p.m. on Sunday? It’s not a good time for me.

A.    It’s not possible to select a time that works for all of our viewers.  If 10 p.m. on Sunday isn’t a good viewing time for you, we hope that you will be able tape the episodes for viewing at a more convenient time.

Q.  My sister in Florida is getting Eastenders and it is about 2 years ahead of us...and my mom in New York is about 1 year ahead. Is Denver ever going to catch up!?!

A.  With our past backlog, it’s plausible that viewers in other locations were ahead of us in the past.  Since we are now catching up with PBS’ BBC feed, we now should be on the same timeframe.      

Q.  I’m glad you have my name as an EastEnders viewer and am curious about others you might have on a list.  Have you ever thought about bringing together EastEnders viewers to an event?  I would enjoy meeting other EE fans.

A.   Yes, this is something we’ve thought about.  Stay tuned.  I am a relatively new EastEnders fan.  If you would like to help in the planning of such an event, please let me know.

Dear Denise,
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Joan
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Kay,
Thank you for your email.
Customer’s feedback  can drive  programming decisions. Thanks for your efforts.
Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Donna,
You are most welcome.  We appreciate your comments and thank you for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.
Sincerely,
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear John,
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the Gary Null program.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Beth,
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback.  I, too, was surprised to learn of such great art right here in Denver.  You may be interested to know that Allen True's West will be airing again at the following times:
Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 pm on Channel 12 / 12.1
Sunday, December 27 at 7:00 pm   on Channel  12 / 12.1
Sunday, December 27 at 9:00 pm   on Channel  12 / 12.1
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12

Dear Carolyn,
Thanks for your email and you are in luck.  Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You will be airing on the following days:
Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00 pm on Channel 12 / 12.1
Wednesday, December 9 at 1:30 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1
Saturday, December 12 at 11:30 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1
You can find this and a schedule of all of our programming on our website www.kbdi.org.  You can even set up email reminders for programs which is a really neat feature.  You can also pledge your support at our website by clicking on the big red ‘Donate’ button.  Here are some of those options should you wish to make a pledge:
(Please allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery)
$64  022236: Audio CD of the program ($60 + $4 s/h) 
$79  022237: DVD of program with extra material ($75 + $4 s/h) 
$79  022238: The Answer is You book ($75 + $4 s/h) 
$154  022239: DVD + Book + Music CD ($150 + $4 s/h) 
$244  022240: The "Your Highest Potential" Package ($240 + $4 s/h). 
Enjoy the show(s)!
Sincerely,
Pamela

Dear Diego,
Thanks for your email.  We’re glad you enjoyed the program.
Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Rebecca,

We are glad that you have enjoyed Northern Exposure.  We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers. 

After airing the complete Northern Exposure series 5 times since 2007, our contract rights came to an end.

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.

You can also get the series by pledging your support to our station:

Select a Thank-You Gift:

(Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery)

$79  022064: Plush Moose (7 in. tall) ($75 + $4 s/h) 

 $104  021846: Music from the Series CD ($100 + $4 s/h) 

 $279  022065: Complete series DVD set + Moose ($275 + $4 s/h) 

 $369  022066: Complete Series DVD set + 2 music CD's + Moose ($365 + $4 s/h) 

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Aaron,

Thanks for your email!  We’re delighted that you enjoyed this unique twist on the original War of the Worlds radio broadcast (done way before you were born!).

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Scott,

Thank you as always for your contributions to the Discussion Board and for your notes encouraging other EastEnders fans to join in.  It’s always fun to read the fan comments!  Your suggestion about how viewers can read the Facebook entries – even if they don’t choose to sign up for Facebook – is a great suggestion.  I plan to borrow your idea and send a tweet about that on our ColoPublicTV Twitter account! 

Regards,

Marcia

Dear Tracy,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy our programming.

KBDI has always been at the forefront in airing provocative program topics and 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.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Dear  Brent,

Thank you for your email.

You are one of many who have taken the time to comment about this program.  We value comments from all viewers – both from those who agree with the program and those who do not.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write us.  Comments from viewers are important to us.

Joan
KBDI Staff

Dear Michael,

Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the program.Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Joan
KBDI Channel 12

Nope…that’s probably something on TV Guide’s end in relation to the listings of digital channels after the whole country made the transition from analog last June. I will follow up with my contacts in the listings are to see if there is something that can be done to resolve the situation.

Thanks for your comments. I am also particularly fond of the programming we offer on 12.3 Worldview, like Strictly Global.

Thanks for your thoughts.  Not everyone shares your same views, and we pride ourselves on airing thought provoking television. Of course our intention is never to offend, but to stimulate our viewers into thinking about subjects in new ways. Be it the presence of our troops in Afghanistan, what can be done to improve health care, or in this case, what should or should not land on tonight’s dinner plate. 

Contributions from people like you have made it possible to bring vegetarian programming, animal rights programming, and intense debate on subject like this to air, I would hope you would reconsider your membership.

Dear Casey,

We are glad that you have enjoyed Northern Exposure.  We, too, believe the series is wonderful – that’s why we purchased the costly series for our viewers. 

After airing the complete Northern Exposure series 5 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. Meanwhile, we hope you will remain a viewer and that you will find pleasure in our alternative programming options.

We will be airing a 20-episode marathon chosen by our viewers on Thanksgiving Day and on the day after Thanksgiving and perhaps you can record it at that time.  If not, you can get the series by pledging your support at www.kbdi.org and selecting the red ‘Donate’ button.

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.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Jim,

Thanks for your email.  Yes, even after airing the series five times since 2007 it is still very sad to say ‘good-bye’ to such a great program.

Wow!  I am jealous as it is one of my dreams to make a pilgrimage to Roslyn, WA (a.k.a. Cicely) but I haven’t gotten there yet.  What a great experience that must have been!  The DVDs apparently do not have the original music (except for Season One according to reviews) which is something that I just learned.  The music is available on CD if that is that is something that appeals to you.  Here are some ‘thank-you gift’ options from our website for making a donation to the station:

(Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery)

  $79  022064: Plush Moose (7 in. tall) ($75 + $4 s/h) 

 $104  021846: Music from the Series CD ($100 + $4 s/h) 

 $279  022065: Complete series DVD set + Moose ($275 + $4 s/h) 

 $369  022066: Complete Series DVD set + 2 music CD's + Moose ($365 + $4 s/h) 

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.

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Dear Patty,

Thanks for your email.  We’re glad that you are looking forward to the program ‘Dr. Zein Obagi: Fight Aging, Fight Hard’.  I have included the dates the program will air from our website www.kbdi.org in case you would like to watch it again.

Initial Airing:

Saturday, November 28 at 11:00 am on Channel 12 / 12.1

Repeats:

Sunday, November 29 at 2:30 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1

Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1

Saturday, December 5 at 1:30 am   on Channel  12 / 12.1

Enjoy the program and thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12!

Dear Donna,

Thanks for your email.  Here are the Roy Orbison ‘thank you gifts’ that you can get by pledging your support to the station:

(Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery)

Roy Orbison: A Black And White Night

 $74  021911: A Black & White Night CD + PBS-Exclusive bonus CD ($70 + $4 s/h) 

 $94  021912: DVD of program + PBS-Exclusive bonus CD ($90 + $4 s/h) 

 $94  021913: Blu-Ray Disc of program + PBS-Exclusive bonus CD ($90 + $4 s/h) 

 $184  021914: Orbison 4-CD set + PBS-Exclusive bonus CD ($180 + $4 s/h) 

You can order directly online by clicking on the red Donate button or by calling 303.296.1212 and asking for our Membership Department and they will be happy to assist you.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Joan,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad that you enjoy Charlie Rose.  Charlie Rose has a clause in his license agreement that a show cannot be aired unless it is within 48 hours after taping.  The Monday 1pm show goes beyond the 48 hour window for the Friday show from the previous week so we cannot legally air it.  You can see Charlie Rose at 1:00pm and 10:00pm (please consult our website www.kbdi.org for current programming information) except for Monday in which case it only airs at 10:00pm.

Thank you for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Jeff:

Thanks for your kinds words on Northern Exposure.  I’ve always felt it had a sort of tv equivalent to A Prairie Home Companion…with a little more intrigue, plot , and a moose thrown in.  Picket Fences  - another quality series – taps into some of that same feeling – albeit no moose.

Thanks for your suggestions.  Happy Thanksgiving.

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.

Sarah:

Sorry you don’t care for Sid!  But Horrid???  Many would disagree. I’ll grant you that it isn’t Sesame Street or Wishbone…

However, you should see the DVDs for some of the series we DON’T air…..now some of those are really horrid.
 

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

^Steve:

^{Well, you’ve really summed up Northern Exposure for me. That whole sensation of "catching up" with old friends, tapping into those quirky small town conversations…I think your word "watchability" nails it.}

^{I appreciate your suggestions on other series; we are always scanning the horizon for new ideas. In the meantime you might enjoy Twilight Zone and Family Ties kicking off on Tuesdays and Thursdays the week of December 15th…Not exactly replacements for Northern Exposure, but additional offerings from outside the normal PBS fare to spice up our schedule.}

^{And plus…that’ll still give us all a night or two to still go to the gym, right?...Or maybe convince them to turn those tvs at the gym to Colorado Public Television.}

^Cheers!

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.

Dear Linda,

Thanks for your email. Unfortunately we typically don’t get to see that level of detail for cooking shows, I was able to find the recipe for you at:

http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/view?recipeID=214.

It looks like sour salt is also known as citric acid – who knew? So, I learned something today!

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Dear Sherie,

We are glad that you have enjoyed Northern Exposure. After airing the complete Northern Exposure series 5 times since 2007, our contract is coming to an end.

We will be airing a 20-episode marathon chosen by our viewers on Thanksgiving Day and on the day after Thanksgiving and perhaps you can record it at that time. If not, you can get the series by pledging your support at:

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

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 watching and supporting Channel 12.

Dear Norm,

We had a blown feed (‘TV speak’ for the program being un-airable) and had to make an unplanned substitution. So the good news it that you can still see ‘Democracy Now’ during its regularly scheduled time!

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.