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Thank you for 9/11 Press for Truth
Posted: March 11, 2010 by Farhad Kazemi
I just saw a clip of your fund raising for Press For 9/11 Truth and wanted to thank you personally. In today's political climate when our freedom of expression and search for truth is being restricted more and more by the government, legislature and certain media channels, it is stations and people like you who will stand up to their transgressions. Our country is under attack from forces far more powerful than those 19 faces that were flashed across tv screen hours after 9/11 and without the efforts of courageous souls who tirelessly strive to uncover the truth, we may never find out who was really behind the events of that tragic day. Thank you for what you're doing and never give up.
Worldfocus cancelled
Posted: March 11, 2010 by Carol Ordemann
Program: Worldfocus (5 comments)
I'm very sad to hear that Channel 12 plans to cancel Worldfocus. This high quality program gives us the opportunity to view news from a perspective other than our own. I use it to get a more balanced view of world news. I would much rather watch Worldfocus than the over abundance of cooking shows and numerous repeats of other shows. If this is a financial issue, and it must be, maybe you could combine 12.2 and 12.3 to make room for valuable shows such as Worldfocus. A long time Worldfocus viewer. Carol
KBDI Response:

Dear Carol,

Thanks for your email. I wanted to share with you the information we received from WNET.ORG about why Worldfocus will no longer be aired. Unfortunately this is a situation that is out of our control. Here is what we were provided:

Why is Worldfocus ending?

Worldfocus was not able to attract a sustainable source of financial support. While Worldfocus did receive backing from a number of generous individuals on Board of Trustees and in our community – as a well as some foundation support – it was not enough to cover the sizable costs of producing a daily news program. The recession has made it difficult to raise money. Many public broadcasters and non-profit organizations are struggling. After trying every avenue available to us to raise money – including a number of innovative partnership ideas – we were still a few million dollars short.

Can’t WNET.ORG cut back expenses or continue to support the series from its operating budget while the search for funding continues?

Thanks to production innovations, Worldfocus has always being produced at a cost-per-hour well below that of most other public television programs. Further cuts simply are not possible. We have already invested significant funds to keep Worldfocus on the air while a concerted search was underway for sustained corporate or foundation funding.. In order to safeguard the financial future of THIRTEEN (or WLIW21) (or WNET.ORG), we can no longer subsidize the production and distribution of Worldfocus.

When will the final Worldfocus broadcast air?

The final broadcast will air Friday, April 2, 2010.

What will replace Worldfocus?

WNET.ORG is committed to providing the community with in-depth news and public affairs programming. We are currently in discussions to bring another international news program back to our schedule to replace Worldfocus on THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and World. We will be making an announcement as soon as the details are sorted out.

What will happen to Worldfocus production staff?

We are trying to accommodate as many of them as possible in other positions around the company. Some will be working on our new weekly current affairs program, Need to Know, which debuts on PBS on Friday, May 7. Daljit Dhaliwal and Martin Savidge are currently exploring various options for their future.

Wasn’t Worldfocus to be produced in the new Lincoln Center studio? Will you still need that studio now?

Yes. Worldfocus was just one of many programs we planned to produce there. Our new series Need to Know will be produced there, as we will SundayArts, Reel 13, and many others. We are very excited about the opening of the studio and the new connection it will bring us with the city and, of course, with Lincoln Center.

What will happen to Worldfocus website?

We are looking into the possibilities of giving it a future. Details are still being worked out.

Are there any plans for Worldfocus to return at some point in the future?

At the moment, no. But if a sponsor were to come along willing to put a sustainable funding model in place, WNET.ORG would certainly be open to discussions.

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We hope that you will find lots of other great programming to watch on Channel 12’s station. Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

thank god
Posted: March 10, 2010 by todd connely
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Thank god you guys have taken a chance and are showing this. PBS for the most part leans far, far to the left and this country is divided right now. I stand up in my living room and applaud you right now. It's about time!
New Colorado House Bill 10-1193;
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Randy and Sheila Litz
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen; I and a few friends of mine who have online businesses have been dramatically damaged this week. This House Bill 10-1193 has crippled our businesses. I have attached the E-mail that one of our Affiliate Program Sponsors gave us. We realize that you are trying to generate revenue for our lovely state of Colorado, but by instilling this new bill, you have actually decreased it. We can no longer make money on our website, that was our lively hood and in taking away our lively hood, we can not spend any money in Colorado. I called and left a message on McNulty, Frank 43 Douglas R Attorney Cap: 303-866-2936 because he doesn't have an email address published, can you pass this on to him. I hope you will reconsider this bill and stay within the Constitutional guidelines that ALL other states are following. Senator Lois Tochtrop and State Representive Judy Solano; I have dealt with both of you personally with other issues. Forclosure and our Welfare System. I can not believe that you think this is a good thing for Colorado. This bill will affect me and thousands of other peoples lives. We just got out of forclosure and now you bring this down on us. I am saddend by this. Dear Colorado-based Amazon Associate: We are writing from the Amazon Associates Program to inform you that the Colorado government recently enacted a law to impose sales tax regulations on online retailers. The regulations are burdensome and no other state has similar rules. The new regulations do not require online retailers to collect sales tax. Instead, they are clearly intended to increase the compliance burden to a point where online retailers will be induced to "voluntarily" collect Colorado sales tax -- a course we won't take. We and many others strongly opposed this legislation, known as HB 10-1193, but it was enacted anyway. Regrettably, as a result of the new law, we have decided to stop advertising through Associates based in Colorado. We plan to continue to sell to Colorado residents, however, and will advertise through other channels, including through Associates based in other states. There is a right way for Colorado to pursue its revenue goals, but this new law is a wrong way. As we repeatedly communicated to Colorado legislators, including those who sponsored and supported the new law, we are not opposed to collecting sales tax within a constitutionally-permissible system applied even-handedly. The US Supreme Court has defined what would be constitutional, and if Colorado would repeal the current law or follow the constitutional approach to collection, we would welcome the opportunity to reinstate Colorado-based Associates. You may express your views of Colorado's new law to members of the General Assembly and to Governor Ritter , who signed the bill. Your Associates account has been closed as of March 8, 2010, and we will no longer pay advertising fees for customers you refer to Amazon.com after that date. Please be assured that all qualifying advertising fees earned prior to March 8, 2010, will be processed and paid in accordance with our regular payment schedule. Based on your account closure date of March 8, any final payments will be paid by May 31, 2010. We have enjoyed working with you and other Colorado-based participants in the Amazon Associates Program, and wish you all the best in your future. Best Regards, The Amazon Associates Team And Gov. Ritter does this to us at a time when unemployment is at an all time high.
KBDI Response:

Dear Randy and Sheila,

Thanks for your email. I will forward your email with your concerns to one of our news Producers.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

March 10 show
Posted: March 10, 2010 by John Spofforth
Program: Out of Ireland (1 comment)
Thank you so much for featuring the late, great Paul Newman and his childrens' program tonight. And, of course, your showing the MARVELOUS waters and shorelines of County Kerry. Amazing! My paternal grandmother Emily came from somewhere in Ireland. She married a Welsh-Englishman named Spofforth. They lived in Hull, England. My Dad brought his mother Emily over to the U.S. where I met her in 1935. Can you suggest how I might find her birthplace? Thank you. John Spofforth, Ohio
please bring BE back at 6:30 a.m.
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Linda Hindley
Program: Body Electric (11 comments)
Delighted to see BE back on Channel 12, but at 8:00 I am already at work : >{ PLEASE consider the 6:30 time frame. You have back to back yoga now, why not offer an alternative at 6:30 and put yoga in another slot???? Please consider changing for all of us BE fans - I see many others like the 6:30 time slot as well. Thanks! Linda
KBDI Response:

Dear Linda,

Thanks for your email and we’re glad that you enjoy Body Electric. Your comment has been forwarded to the Programming Director.

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

America:Freedom to Fascism
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Thank you for broadcasting a must needed side of the story. I have been spreading my thoughts and fears to friends. Its so nice to know I'm not wrong. I'm truly afraid for my country. This President is taking over our country right under our noses and we as a country need to wake up before its too late. I appreciate your taking the risk of showing this program and look forward to seeing more.
Story Idea
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Frosty Wooldridge
Dear KBDI: The most ignored and avoided issue in Colorado today is overpopulation. We just hit 5.1 million last year on our way to 10 million in 40 years. (US Population Projections by Fogel/Martin, 2006) I have written a book: America on the Brink--The Next Added 100 Million Americans. I also speak at colleges and have a DVD from speaking at CU last fall--"The coming population crisis in Colorado: and what you can do about it". I would like to interview on what Colorado faces IF it allows itself to add five million more people. What we can do to change course will be discussed. I am a Colorado math/science teacher who has bicycled 100,000 across six continents from the Arctic to the South Pole to see overpopulation up close and personal. I am exceptionally articulate on all aspects of what future generations face if we fail to stabilize US population. Let's get the discussion and debate moving! Frosty Wooldridge, www.frostywooldridge.com , Golden, CO 303 666 6186
KBDI Response:

Dear Frosty,

Thanks for your email and news story tip. I have passed your email on to our Producer for review.

As an aside, I love to cycle and thoroughly jealous that you have logged 100K miles! Very impressive. Stay safe!

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Camp FEMA
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Kathleen Grimes
Just want to say I don't know how you managed to get permission to air both Aaron Russo's and Gary Franchi's documentaries, since as a growing percentage of the public is becoming aware, all mainstream media, even PBS, is controlled by an Elite few. Thank you for having the courage to air the truth. By the way, have you aired a report about your own Denver airport? It was built with a lot of Globalist New World Order symbolism. And suspicious activity continues today in regard to building a massive underground tunnel/bunker system. Google or watch Jesse Ventura's report on it. Kathleen "Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is to surrender one's self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to face that choice. Hence, most propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker but only to give moral cowards an excuse not to think at all." - Michael Rivero
CAMPFEMA
Posted: March 10, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
I was so sad that i had to work late and ended up missing the show. i sure hope you will air it again. thank you for taking a risk.
KBDI Response:

Dear Kathy,

Thanks for your email.  Good news – Camp FEMA will re-air on Sunday, March 14th 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

Freedom to Fascism
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Rev. Johnny Breedlove
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Thanks for showing this. It may have cost a few viewers, but America is more willing than ever to accept the fact that our gubment is not working for us any longer. I believe that your broadcasting of such controversial material will easily earn a new audience to replace them. By broadcasting socially challenging material you are displaying that KBDI is socially conscious and responsible. Keep it up friends. JB ---This is R-Evolution. Evolve already!
Importance of 9/11
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Joe lanier
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
I have watched you programming on topics such as 9/11 and I would like to be a part of it. I am currently the webmaster of http://theconspiracyzone.podcastpeople.com/ which gets over a million hits per year. My background is in the media both radio and television. If you need help on-air for any of you exposes' please let me know. I would like to help and spread the word.... thank you, Joe Lanier 720-318-5419
KBDI Response:

Dear Joe,

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

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

From Freedom to Fascism Support
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Patrick Z
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I want to give some positive support to KBDI for airing films such as 'From Freedom to Fascism'. I feel it is important that films such as this should be aired. I would like to see more films that question the state we are in. Good for you for asking questions and supporting critical thought.
From Freedom to Fascism Support
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Patrick Z
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I want to give some positive support to KBDI for airing films such as 'From Freedom to Fascism'. I feel it is important that films such as this should be aired. I would like to see more films that question the state we are in. Good for you for asking questions and supporting critical thought.
America: Freedon to Fascism
Posted: March 9, 2010 by David Wolf
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
WOW! This program explains everything that our out-of-control Legislative and Executive branches of federal government are up to. Good Morning...I am now awake!
Thank You KBDI for Being the Voice of Liberty!
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Michael Tamburello
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Thank you KBDI for being the voice of Liberty! I find it tragically sad that many Americans are simply out of touch with what's going on in this country and how we are LOSING OUR FREEDOMS! All one has to do is look around if such films as Camp FEMA: are not a illuminating enough! Those who warned the Jews of their coming plight were ignored and ridiculed too. I am also extremely tired of all the name-calling and judgmental remarks of those who simply have differing views. I take strong offense to their accusatory statements when they typecast people like me as "racist". What I am most fearful of is of IGNORANT people...the real enemy of any nation. What is it that Lenin called them? "Useful Idiots"? The only flames that are being fanned here are those destroying this country, one ember at a time! This is what I and countless others are concerned about and appreciate about such great programs. Again, thanks KBDI!
America,Freedom To Fascism
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Rob Reaume
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
You people are great!!! Even though I live in the Detroit area I appreciate you showing Aaron Russo`s America Freedom To Fascism.The American people have a right to know the truth.The mainstream media is a fraud and lulls the public into believing everything is just fine when that is the furthest thing from the truth. God Bless America!
"Eating"
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Dusty Cookson
Program: Eating (37 comments)
i was laying in my sick bed watching a documentary, after watching it...i changed my diet. i report that the symptom's i was suffering at the time have disappered after only 3 weeks...how may i purchase this program you aired. any help would be appreciated. sincerely, dusty
KBDI Response:

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

British TV shows
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Sandy Brady
I just wanted to take back my pat on the back to ch 12 and ch 6 that I gave you just a few days ago. It seems that right after I said all these good things about you and about how you were trying to work with us British TV show fans , you turned around and pulled the one you were showing on channel 6 at night. What a BIG DISAPOINTMENT !!!! that you would rather run the same shows that you run all day long instead of showing the British Shows at night. I will still support Eastenders but use the rest of the money to buy British Shows on DVD from the BBC store so I will be sure I get to see the other shows that I want to. Sorry about this but you guys at Channel 6 are so inconsistent with your programing that you can never count on anything being on from one day to the next anymore. Very Unhappy S. B.
KBDI Response:

Sandy:

While we always appreciate viewer comments, I did wish to clarify a few things for you. We are KBDI / Channel 12 / Colorado Public Television and we attempt to air EastEnders from time to time.

KRMA / Channel 6 / RMPBS do not air EastEnders but do air the British comedies or "BritComs" you mentioned. There are no official ties between the two non-profit organizations other than both stations are part of PBS, and therefore need to raise money through pledge drives on occasion, thereby preempting your favorite series. While I have no idea what KRMA pays to broadcast those series you love, I do know that we pay over $8000.00 for EastEnders each year, something that is only possible through contribution to our organization by viewers like you. I hope you will at least consider the situation we are in.

Thanks again for your note, we hope you will reconsider public broadcasting.

Cheers!

Brad Haug

Director of Programming

The Last One - is it going to air again?
Posted: March 9, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Last One, The (2 comments)
I was flipping thru the channels and I caught part of this and I really wanted to see all of it. Is there a chance that it will air again??
I agree with another viewer: There is ONLY one John Denver
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Ernest Mink
Program: John Denver Tribute (3 comments)
I have been a follower, fan and lifelong friend of John Dever since I could remember, and I would never attend a Roy Rivers concert. HIs voice is not the same at all, and neither is the band. John's death was a tragedy that could have been avoided. If you know the truth, John's family sued the maker of a part in the airplane that killed him, and the family won the lawsuit. John will forever be the only one of their kind ever. His music will go on forever!
KBDI Response:

Dear Ernest,

Our apologies as we had to make a last minute program change. We had two music video clips to air but unfortunately had technical difficulties that preventing us from airing the second one during the live broadcast. The decision for The Tribute concert and the clips last night was because there are so many fans who still love the music of John Denver and we are celebrating his life and work only with the highest regard and respect.

Thanks for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Disappointed in John Denver Programming
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: John Denver Tribute (3 comments)
I tuned in at 8:30 to watch John Denver. I was really disappointed to see only about 3 minutes of John Denver. The remainder of the 30 minutes was filled with pledge drive and Roy Rivers. I have no problem with Roy Rivers, but this sure was a bait & switch.
KBDI Response:

Dear William,

Our apologies – we certainly didn’t intend to ‘bait and switch’. We had two music video clips to air but unfortunately had technical difficulties that preventing us from airing the second one during the live broadcast. The decision for The Tribute concert and the clips last night was because there are so many fans who still love the music of John Denver and we are celebrating his life and work only with the highest regard and respect.

Thanks for watching and supporting Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

World Focus
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
My husband and I a heart broken that you are dropping your best program, World Focus. There is no better world news program and if you would promote it a little bit you would be able to increase the number of viewers from 300,000. I am surprised that your other programs have as large a following. Please reconsider.
KBDI Response:

Dear Shiela,

Thanks for your email. I wanted to share with you the information we received from WNET.ORG about why Worldfocus will no longer be aired. Unfortunately this is a situation that is out of our control. Here is what we were provided:

Why is Worldfocus ending?

Worldfocus was not able to attract a sustainable source of financial support. While Worldfocus did receive backing from a number of generous individuals on Board of Trustees and in our community – as a well as some foundation support – it was not enough to cover the sizable costs of producing a daily news program. The recession has made it difficult to raise money. Many public broadcasters and non-profit organizations are struggling. After trying every avenue available to us to raise money – including a number of innovative partnership ideas – we were still a few million dollars short.

Can’t WNET.ORG cut back expenses or continue to support the series from its operating budget while the search for funding continues?

Thanks to production innovations, Worldfocus has always being produced at a cost-per-hour well below that of most other public television programs. Further cuts simply are not possible. We have already invested significant funds to keep Worldfocus on the air while a concerted search was underway for sustained corporate or foundation funding.. In order to safeguard the financial future of THIRTEEN (or WLIW21) (or WNET.ORG), we can no longer subsidize the production and distribution of Worldfocus.

When will the final Worldfocus broadcast air?

The final broadcast will air Friday, April 2, 2010.

What will replace Worldfocus?

WNET.ORG is committed to providing the community with in-depth news and public affairs programming. We are currently in discussions to bring another international news program back to our schedule to replace Worldfocus on THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and World. We will be making an announcement as soon as the details are sorted out.

What will happen to Worldfocus production staff?

We are trying to accommodate as many of them as possible in other positions around the company. Some will be working on our new weekly current affairs program, Need to Know, which debuts on PBS on Friday, May 7. Daljit Dhaliwal and Martin Savidge are currently exploring various options for their future.

Wasn’t Worldfocus to be produced in the new Lincoln Center studio? Will you still need that studio now?

Yes. Worldfocus was just one of many programs we planned to produce there. Our new series Need to Know will be produced there, as we will SundayArts, Reel 13, and many others. We are very excited about the opening of the studio and the new connection it will bring us with the city and, of course, with Lincoln Center.

What will happen to Worldfocus website?

We are looking into the possibilities of giving it a future. Details are still being worked out.

Are there any plans for Worldfocus to return at some point in the future?

At the moment, no. But if a sponsor were to come along willing to put a sustainable funding model in place, WNET.ORG would certainly be open to discussions.

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We hope that you will find lots of other great programming to watch. Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

World Focus
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
What can we do to save World Focus? One of the best news programs available for those of us who want to know what is happening in the rest of the world beyond the major headlines!! Joe and Anna Marie Robb
truth tellers
Posted: March 8, 2010 by scott shafer
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
nice job to anybody who has the guts to counter mass media lies!!!
Another skipped episode
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Nuffink Wentured
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Another person sends a heads up that another EastEnders episode was skipped. Why don't you just finish the job and kill off the series?
KBDI Response:

Nuffink:

Yes, we have considered this option also. Are you serious? Would you really rather have not a single episode of EastEnders in place of 98% of them?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Brad Haug

Director of Programming

Mixed Nutz
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Mixed Nutz (1 comment)
hi there my kids are raving about this new cartoon called mixed nutz and I am trying to find what station it would be on in our area. Can you tell me if you are showing the program and what times/dates we can watch it on thnk u so much! sara
FEMA Camp myths
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
KBDI, Did you research this fabricated story before you decided to show it? Do you believe you are responsible for what you show? Did you check the web site of the producer, who promotes 9/11 conspiracy theories. How much did they pay you to show this, because your motivation could not possibly be for its newsworthiness? Do you not realize that a significant portion of your audience trusted you the management of KBDI to be responsible and trust what you present is factual? They don't know this is a fabrication, because you didn't show a strong disclaimer as to the accuracy of the facts and opinions presented. These crackpot theorists should be held accountable for their actions. Preying on those who will easily accept their theories and causing hysteria is just another form of terrorism by instigating terror. Has your station become you an agent for terrorist?
Hats off to KBDI
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Steve Vieregg
Program: Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player (1 comment)
Truly amazing. I was channel surfing Sunday night, trying to find an alternative to the Academy Awards, when I came across this gem of musical entertainment which included some of my favorite singers/guitarists of all time. I loved the instrumentals with Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler, as well as "Good Hearted Woman" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. It doesn't get better than that!
KBDI Response:

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

Camp Fema
Posted: March 8, 2010 by Shannon Joyce
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
I quit supporting this station when you show America:Freedom to Facism with all it's lies and anti-government BS. But I saw Camp Fema in the listings. I hope you are will to accept responsibility for fueling the rhetoric that inspires the lunatic fringe domestic terrorists who are more than willing to kill over their idiot beliefs. This issue has been thoroughly debunked; THERE ARE NO FEMA CAMPS. This station is a disgrace.
America: Freedom to Fascism
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Tom Ciufo
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Congratulations to KBDI for having enough grit to run Freedom to Fascism. With today's mainstream media pumping a largely comatose American public full of left wing trash it's refreshing to finally see a program that lays down some hard hitting truths, this should be a wake up call for all Americans. It's especially refreshing to hear the commentators of the show saying "don't just take our word for it, investigate the facts around everything we're telling you in this program"! Bully to KBDI, nice job, no, excellent job!!!!!
Eating - a way to heal through nutrition
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Thank you for showing us the timely program, Eating. I have a friend who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer who could benefit from this diet, however, he has led a life exactly like Mike Anderson warns against: a meat and dairy based diet with little activity. Most possibly he will not listen to my advice, given his background. This diet would be most successful with people who are interested in health and well-being. Having a shock of a terminal diagnosis due to inattention to health issues in the past may be a stimulus. Thank you Mike for using your freedom of speech and for your willingness to share such valuable information.
Thanks!
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Amadeus FRISON
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Talk about enlightening programing. Thank you. You have motivated me to make my first donation to PBS.
KBDI Response:

Dear Amadeus,

Thanks for taking your time to give us your feedback on Freedom to Fascism - we appreciate hearing from viewers especially hearing that we have inspired you to become a member! It is through member support that we are able to air this type of programming.

Thanks for watching and becoming a member!

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

Eastenders
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Ed Doyle
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I no longer believe anything you say about the problems with this series. while I understand why the episodes we see are out of date, and that you can only air two episodes a week, you never address the capricious way to change the schedule without notice. Also, the occasional skipped episodes reflect a lack of respect for the series or for your viewers. I don't think your stations has any regard for you viewing public and have taken it on yourselves to determine what is good for us to watch.
Celtic Thunder
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Dakota Zamora
Program: Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! (4 comments)
Thank you sooo much for airing this! I fell in love with them by seeing them on KBDI, and then Take Me Home, and now It's Entertainment. But I also had a question. Will there be a live audience when two of the guys are there? And if so, is there and age restiction on the audience? Again, thank you for airing this!
campFEMA
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Unlike public television, the Boy Scouts are not government or taxpayer funded. It seems a little hypocritical for your station to brodacst shows, and use them for fund raisers when this station is getting government funds. Just like FEMA there is no mention of public television in the constitution
Camp FEMA
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Ricardo Lancaster
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
It's nice to see KBDI having the courage to air the truth lately. I was pleasantly suprised to see America to Fascism several times on air last year. I thought public television leaned left, but you've brought truth to the center. Unfortunately too little too late I'm afraid - the points made in camp FEMA are firmly in place. The hot button issue I'd like you air is the "spot-on" documentary, "The Great Global Warming Swindle." The swindle ties right in and is the final blow to Amerian sovernty, production and current illusion of freedom. Ironically, the U.N. farce on climate change will be used to finance our own demise. I'll be curious to see how much heat you get if you dare air it - even though the imperical science in it is absolutely true. Thanks again, Ricardo
GREAT PUBLIC BROADCASTING!!!!!!THANKYOU
Posted: March 7, 2010 by JOHN MOORE
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
We Coloradoians should feel very grateful we have such strong Public Television......Thanks for getting the information out there, that way each and every American can make their own educated decision. "None are as blind as those that choose to not see."
Comment on Show
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
thank you so much for showing this program. It was wonderful to see that you cProgramming. Keep up the good work!
FEMA and Fascism shows!
Posted: March 7, 2010 by Trent Balzer
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Fantastic! This country needs to take back the power before its too late. Thank you for airing these great shows, and I ask you to continue to do so. We need more 9/11 shows as well. The truth needs to be told! Sincerely, ~Trent Balzer
camp FEMA
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
The only truth in this program is the historical accounts of Japanese internment camps. This is common knowlege. Many groups faced discrimination at that time. We were at war. I am not in favor of maginalizing anybody,but to use vage statements such as big government and disreguard everything that is not specifically stated in the constitution is ludicrous. I will also work to end support of this station.
Camp Fema
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Bravo KBDI i was beginning to think all mainstream media was under the thumb of the illuminati. I've known about this stuff for awhile. And guess what lately I've gotten calls left on my answering machine from National Security. I'm a law abiding citizen and just because I'm awake, I've been profiled. All you have to do is look up any given day and see the chemtrails being dumped on us to know something is going on. These chemicals have been dumped on us for 10 years and now they are amping up the program. Why? Someone needs to do a documentary on the chemtrails. Wake up America!
Camp FEMA
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Jon Witkowski
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I wholeheartedly applaud your decision to air these programs, however bizarre they may be...but please spare us the conceit that you are the only brave outlet for these 'lonely' voices; they can be heard nightly from the affable clown Glenn Beck
Wow!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Nicholas J.
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I've never watched this much public television in my life. I started with Camp FEMA, got thru Freedom to Fascism, and now I gathered some friends to watch Camp FEMA again. Very important stuff. You are also doing a great job selling these programs to viewers who can't palate such strong material. This is not "garbage programming". Most of what we're used to with the mainstream media is "garbage programming". Kudos!
Thank you for telling Colorado the truth!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Thank you very much for airing this kind of material. These are FACTS that Americans just have to come to terms with, prepare for, and fight or else face the consequences.
KBDI Response:

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

Jesse Ventura
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Would love to see presentations of Jesse Ventura who tells it like it is, especially for those who are wondering.....
Bravo!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
I recently moved to Denver and am shocked you are airing these provocative, eye-opening programs. Bravo, KBDI, for having the guts to air programs that no other broadcast station will air. And even if some viewers or KBDI staff don't agree with the content of these programs, questions are being raised that every American should think about. After all, these are not left or right issues -- these are civil liberty and monetary issues that every American should be concerned about. You don't have to be an extremist to question what is happening around you. And now more than ever the people of America should demand transparency and accountability from our politicians.
Thank You!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by gwen stevens
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Thank you for helping to wake people up! Bravo channel 12......
THANK YOU for EXPRESSING FREEDOM
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Laura Wilson
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
In the Soviet Union (Communist Russia) and Nazi Germany, telling the truth to the people was illegal. Thank you for having the guts to show the truth and for not being a part of the controlled media. There is very little freedom left in this country as the cowards and whiners have had their way for so long. I know that those types will not survive what is coming, Thank God! There is still a shred of hope for those of us who love and admire our founding fathers and respect their personal sacrifice to fight tyranny and free the country (so that the worthless socialists could work non-stop to push their dream of enslavement on all of us). I do not get KBDI where I live, but really want to pledge. Can't see on your web-site if there is any way I can watch your programming on streaming - I'll pledge anyhow. Could you guys post the pledge phone number on your web-site please?
KBDI Response:

Dear Laura,

Thank you for your comments. You are one the many viewers who have taken the time to comment about the program.

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.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. The pledge number is 800.690.5234. You can also reach us at the station at 303.296.1212 and ask for Membership. Thanks for supporting KBDI even though you can’t get our station! You can go to our website and see some programs by selecting the ‘Watch Online’ tab – there you will see which programs you can see on demand.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

 

Right Wing
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Wilbur Moulton
It is highly inappropriate for a radio station that is highly dependent on NPR put on anti-government rants. Put me down as one who will never contribute long as these right wing misinformation tirades against taxes and essential government agencies are used for fund raising. Let the Tea Party Members support you.
Thank You
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Jessica Harris
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I just wanted to THANK YOU for showing America Freedom to Fascism. I have seen this movie before and was so excited when I turned on the TV and it was on for everyone to see!! Im a 22 year old college student and I am so worried about our country, Im not sure I should even bring a child into this mess. Why dont we ask the President WHERE IS THE LAW??? Dont stop informing us on ACTUAL news, not michael jackson's death for 3 months like all the main stream news channels. We deserve to know the TRUTH!!! Show END GAME NEXT!!!!!!
Taxes
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Jeff Chase
I applaud KBDI for airing a program like this to wake up the American people to the atrocities of the Federal government and the way they collect taxes. I believe that the American people want to pay taxes for the running of the government. If the Congress of the United had the fortitude to pass an income tax law that is fair to everybody. Having studied the number of different tax options that have been proposed, I believe that the Fair Tax is the only one that is fair and just.
16th amendment...irresponsible journalism
Posted: March 6, 2010 by bill jones
Your show on the 16th amendment is completely irresponsible. Your hosts just said..."show me the law" that says we have to pay income taxes. It took me about two minutes to find that law on Wikipedia...it is the 16th amendment...and I quote... "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.?" Yet your program doesn't quote the 16th amendment. I guess those 29 words would take up to much valuable time....I guess the facts would destroy their whole premise. What kind of (oh I want to cuss so much here at your %$$#^&*&%^ stupidity) a world do you live in when you promote an idea that is so easily proven wrong. Shame on you. Your film producer...said the federal government failed to respond to their questions. I suspect you, likewise, will fail to respond to my e-mail. What hypocracy???
Currently Broadcasting Program "America Freedom to Fascism"
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Donald Paulson
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
I am commenting on your program "America Freedom to Fascism." Why would you broadcast a propaganda program that appeals to the far far right fringe of American Politics\? These are the people who fly airplanes into the IRS building in Austin, Texas and blow up the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. I have been a supporter of KBDI for many years but I will not donate to your station in the future.
Thank You!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Stephen Goble
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
I just wanted to thank you for airing alternative view points that other media outlets will not touch on. Thank you for being open minded enough to know that America does not have 2 sets of opinions. Best Regards, Stephen Goble
KBDI Response:

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for your comments. You are one the many viewers who have taken the time to comment about the program.

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.

Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and watching and supporting KBDI.

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

 

 

 

 

Thank You!
Posted: March 6, 2010 by Stephen Goble
Program: America: Freedom to Fascism (19 comments)
Thank you for airing these films that other outlets do not have the courage to. I admire your willingness to present alternative views and theories. Best Regards, Stephen
KBDI Response:

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

gary null
Posted: March 6, 2010 by rebecca crawford
Program: Gary Null: Power Foods (2 comments)
I am extremely disappointed in PBS for allowing such a biased, zealot, self selling extremist on a TV station that I cherish for providing sound information. Anyone who claims with such vigor of a panacea with only anecdotal evidence is not worthy of PBS. And perhaps PBS is now not worthy of my continued support if this kind of programing continues.
An Evening With Stephen Leacock starring John Stark
Posted: March 6, 2010 by John Stark
Currently airing on many PBS stations. Next week on PBS Tucson, Arizona. See film clips at: www.JohnStarkProductions.com Hope you schedule it. John Stark.
KBDI Response:
Dear John,
 
Thanks for your email.  I have forwarded it to our Programming Director.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12
Great Show
Posted: March 5, 2010 by Andy Latimer
Program: Steph Olsen: The Power of Money (2 comments)
Don't miss this one. Steph Olsen is great! very insightful... very funny!!!
KBDI Response:

Dear Andy,

Thanks for your email. I have forwarded it to the Programming Director.

Sincerely,

Pamela

KBDI Channel 12

I do not feel that we should make it easier for the elderly to kill themselves. Pro Life
Posted: March 5, 2010 by Kari Danielson
Hi I do not think we should make it easier for the elderly to end their lives, but we should make their lives more comfortable. The governors constantly complain about the rise in Unemployment, but are they doing anything to create more jobs to care for and love the elderly...NO they are not. Why not, GREED. Governments make big money off of elderly people who die and have no one to leave their money to. That would be their so called motive for cold blooded murder of the elderly. The pain medication today is so advanced that elderly can live for many more years than they used to and be much more comfortable than they used to. This bad news is what makes them upset. Elderly people need lots of quiet time, beautiful trees, flowers and birds to look at and nice radio music and pleasant stories and games to play like Bingo. Not hardcore War Mongor Time magazines that paint the picture of all is bad. The elderly can teach us many things that we thought we were so intelligent and closed minded about. Protect your homes and income and support the elderly.
Fundraising Efforts
Posted: March 5, 2010 by Cathy Ferrere
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I would like to point out, once again, that EastEnders could help your fundraising efforts. You could run a marathon of all the episodes that you skipped or ran off schedule and collect the annual cost of the program from die-hard EE fans like me.
Geez Is Right!
Posted: March 5, 2010 by Gi D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi
Program: NHK Programming (5 comments)
After reading the last few comments, and having been quite frustrated with the continuing, increasing problems I myself have experienced with KBDI (which I also love and have often defended myself), I felt compelled to offer some empathy to Ronald Webb. Brad Haug, Ronald's reaction may seem a bit over the top to you, but to use your own argument, hasn't everyone had a bad day? And "Love KBDI", your snarky comments contribute nothing--in my humble opinion, your remarks are certainly more embarrassing to you than Ronald's are to him, at least his seem to come from honest passion, rather than ugly condescension and rudeness. The way in which a person points out a problem, for better or worse, does not change the fact that there is a problem. Ronald has a valid point. While I am currently a paying member, I don't bother to complain often, as I understand KBDI is providing us all essentially a free and generous service; but more and more often I find the offerings too distracting to watch, as there are just too many problems, and they seem to be occurring with more frequency rather than less. Certainly one knows lawn mowers break, and cars don't start, but usually not everyday! And can one really blame lay viewers for not understanding why trained professionals at a long-standing television station can't offer solutions more consistently than excuses? Once upon a time KBDI used to recognize a problem, work to repair it and apologise to viewers before said viewers even had an opportunity to notice, let alone complain. That is only one reason why I have felt them to be more reliable than our other public television option, unfortunately, this no longer seems to be the case (now neither is reliable, but at least the other seems to be taking steps forward rather than back, just lately anyway). Wouldn't time spent insulting frustrated viewers be better used in learning from such unexpected difficulties, researching why they continue to happen, finding real and lasting solutions to be the best you could be, as you once were; proactively anticipating, preventing, monitoring and correcting recurring problems, like digital blocking, sound stuttering, overblown or overshrunken, incorrectly formatted programming (with captions, titles and images running off either side of the screen by several inches or boxed down on all sides to the point we need a magnifier); keeping listings accurate and at least posting a notice to viewers when this is not possible; or perhaps the hiccup that is happening this very moment, keeping Documentary Channel programming running on channel 12.2, instead of running World View programming on both channels 12.2 and 12.3. Shouldn't all these glitches be rare instead of the rule? Shouldn't all these items be issues you should be concerned about correcting rather than repeatedly dismissing? From this side of the screen, it has begun to feel like KBDI just doesn't care, they may still attempt to acquire quality programming, but when it is chronically run mischeduled and misformatted, it just feels like a pointless insult to both the viewers and the creators of the programming, and surely, at least from past example, KBDI staff wants to be better than that, too, yes?
KBDI Response:

Gi:

I apologize for the delayed response. Unfortunately we have been engulfed in computer network turmoil over the last 10 days which has made email response difficult.

Now to your note:

I apologize for my previous comments.

You are correct.

Please understand though, that I am displeased by technical problems also. The three of us here in the Programming dept. can easily spend an entire day just scheduling one series. In some instances - like Independent Lens – days and days of work go into working out the airings, the technical details, trying to find a slot which works contractually with the broadcast rights, as well as thematically for the flow of our programming…all the while taking into consideration of what is airing elsewhere in the media landscape. Superbowl? Olympics? American Idol? The final season of Lost? We have to plan accordingly.

It can really be frustrating for us to see this massive labor unraveled by some technical snafu in the back or on the satellite feed knowing that by the next morning dozens of viewer calls and emails will be waiting for us upon arrival. Then, trying to explain the problem, (which we next to never had anything to do with causing in the first place) I – on occasion – am less gracious than I could be. I hope you understand.

12.2 schedule should now be back in place, it too was a victim of the previously mentioned network problems. But get ready! The new 12.2 schedule will hit the air in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for your patience while the changes are in the works.

Cheers!

~BH

A BIG THANKS TO CH 6 & 12
Posted: March 5, 2010 by Sandy Brady
I would like to thank both stations for listening when we asked for more British shows to replace the weekday and weekend time slots left by when Eastenders was shown. Last week they had RED Dwarf on Saturday and I hope they keep showing it.Ch 6 is showing a British show now called Now that you've gone.It's a great start and I think they should get a be pat on the back for trying. As for the Eastenders shows that might be pulled or come on later then there time we need to keep asking the station to put the last Eastenders show on their web site the following week so people who missed it or fell asleep could the watch it before the next Sundays show comes on,that would be very nice of the station and maybe cut down on some compliants. I feel that all of us British show fans should thank the stations for trying to please us and maybe they will even start showing more British shows at late night TV. So we all need to give our thanks and MONEY to show them that British TV SHOWS Bring in the MONEY Donations to support them. Thank You S.B.
Ed Sullivan's Show
Posted: March 4, 2010 by Nancy Thibodeaux
Program: Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics - The Sixties (1 comment)
Ed Sullivan's Show was a family favorite when I was growing up. The music of the 60's was truly ground breaking. Thank you for the opportunity to re-live that time in my life. The side notes giving insight into the artists and the times are fantastic. Please bring more of these types of shows to the viewing public.
KBDI Response:
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your kind email. We appreciate your support.
KBDI Staff
911 Truth
Posted: March 4, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: 9/11: Blueprint for Truth with Richard Gage, AIA (22 comments)
I live in Virginia but contributed to KBDI when I found out that they aired 911 truth documentaries such as Press for Truth and Blueprint for Truth. Thank you KBDI!
Painting shows & etc
Posted: March 3, 2010 by J. LyNel Gross
You used to air Jerry Yarnell Painting Show at 2pm every week day. Now all we get is Bob Ross, same shows over & over again. He passed from cancer you know. Couldn't you put some painting shows on. You could actually put on some cooking & baking shows for 5,000 to 10,000 as well as gardening for this altitude. We don't live on the coast or in Texas. This kind of programing would have viewers glued to your station & also becoming members just to keep the programs on the air. If there aren't any then solicite the challenge for our talented population to come up with some. We do have talented artists, cooks & bakers, gardeners & etc right here in Denver. We do have people out of work. Wouldn't it be a blessing if you helped some of them put on a local show? Just be doing your part to help out. LyNel Gross lynelcomo@wildblue.net
Why would you start Family Ties and then stop it right away for more fundraising "specials."
Posted: March 3, 2010 by Name Withheld
If you want to make money, run a Family Ties marathon and other great shows like that instead of endless "specials" we have all seen hundreds of times. I love Sherry (Chery?), a great and noble lady, but she and Gary Nuttel need to get a room. Enough already of the nutrition conspiracy theorists and food nut-cases. Folks in the demographics that grew up on shows like Family Ties (both parents and their kids in the '82-'89 era) would no doubt get their checkbooks out if only they did not have to view the same tired old fundraising shows again. And often seemingly the same shows the same nights on both your channel and channel 6. But I guess my main point is that you started Family Ties and then it immediately goes into the deep freeze. What's with that? Why not just wait until the next time you're not doing fundraising so that viewers can see Family Ties a few weeks in a row. While I'm at it, I am also CERTAIN that if you promised to keep John Andrews and his lady friend off the air, that thousands of people would pledge.
Visiting Denver?
Posted: March 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Antiques Roadshow (1 comment)
Do you know when the Anitques Roadshow will be coming again to Denver?
KBDI Response:
Dear Tammy,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Denver is not listed in the Antiques Roadshow's Schedule for 2010. Beyond 2010, there is no schedule information posted.
Since they were just here last summer, I suspect it will be a few years before they return.
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television, KBDU/Channel 12.
Joan
KBDI Staff
Go for it Steph.
Posted: March 2, 2010 by Don Richter
Program: Steph Olsen: The Power of Money (2 comments)
Good luck Stephanie. Don Richter
For more, visit
Posted: March 2, 2010 by Douglas Duarte
Program: Personal Che (1 comment)
The website of the film: www.personalche.com
KBDI Response:
Aussie Rules Schedule
Posted: March 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
What is the Aussie Rules schedule for 2010? Thank you.
geez
Posted: March 1, 2010 by love kbdi
Program: NHK Programming (5 comments)
ronald, seek therapy for anger issues. you are behaving bizarrely. you seem to be completely losing your sh*t over a scheduling snafu on a public television station. you're embarrassing yourself, man.
KBDI Response:
Haarlam at Mont Marte
Posted: February 28, 2010 by jack fitzpatrick
Program: Great Performances (1 comment)
Probably the bestjazz for netween wwI and II, greaaaat players ahd recorders....not muich REAL jazz left in Paris now... Please help me get a dvd copy...itg wAS VERY WELL DONE..... JJFITZPATRICK---ERIE, COLORADO
KBDI Response:
Dear Jack,
Thank you for your e-mail.
You can purchase a copy of Harlem in Montmartre at the Shop PBS website located at
http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=3783110&cp=&kw=harlem+in+montmartre&origkw=Harlem+in+Montmartre&sr=1
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television, KBDI/Channel12.
Joan
KBDI Staff
CampFEMA
Posted: February 28, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Camp FEMA: (16 comments)
Hello, I am from Washington State. I wanted to write in and applaud the station and management for allowing this to get on Air. I hope that other PBS station will also pick up this type of programming and hope that your station continues to be the avenue that brings the truth to the people.
KBDI Response:
Dear AJ,
Thank you for your encouraging e-mail.
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.
We appreciate your support.
Joan
KBDI Staff
Tour/concert
Posted: February 27, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! (4 comments)
We have heard the Celtic Thunder will be coming to the Odeum this fall, can you tell me the concert dates?? Thank you!
Critics make me laugh
Posted: February 27, 2010 by John A
Funny how all the people who disagree with these 911 programmes say they're disgusted and that these broadcast support nutty people. Nevertheless they and the US government routinely fail to answer simple basic questions. i.e. how can thousands of tones of rock and steel fall at free fall speed. Why have no pictures been show of the airplane hitting the Pentagon? Why did Bush not want an investigation? It seems to me the only crazy people are the ones who don't want answers to the questions. Are they gutless or traitors? Its also funny how the blindly selfish American public starts to think about the cost of these false flag attacks, after their economy has been flushed down the drain and their homes repossessed. If it were not for the economic crises most Americans would say to themselves, " we don't have answers to 911, but who cares if it was an inside job as long as we remain rich and its the Afghans who die for nothing".
KBDI Response:
Dear  John,
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 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.
Again, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. 
Joan
KBDI Staff
back to back Spanish
Posted: February 27, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Hablemos De Salud (3 comments)
Hi, I am so happy that I am able to receive KBDI programming now. We receive channels 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 via over the air digital. My question is WHY at noon on Saturday (or at any time) are you showing two Spanish language programs (with no subtitles..) at the same time - the very same show.. You effectively force me to change away from KBDI programming when you do this. It's funny how the rest of the world is learning English and yet I sometimes feel that Spanish is being forced on me here in America. I do change the channel when this happens. Respectfully, Brian
Gospel Meets Symphony:Let Freedon Ring!
Posted: February 27, 2010 by James E. Hill
Program: Gospel Meets Symphony: Let Freedom Ring! (1 comment)
Please inform us as to how we may obtain a DVD copy of this program. Sincerely, jehill15044@aol.com
KBDI Response:
Dear James,
Thank you for your email.
According to the American Public Television website, the program Gospel Meets Symphony: Let Freedom Ring!  is not  currently available in Home video or DVD.
I found this information at:
http://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/AlphaLookup/B2E2C4D8360EE5DE852576A30072E33D
There is some contact information listed at the bottom of the page. Perhaps you can ask them to let you know when it will be available.
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television/ Channel 12.
Joan
KBDI Staff
Eastenders
Posted: February 26, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
We constantly hear how much you pay for EE? Is it the most expensive program you buy? If so, a good business person would be trying to get more viewers thus reaping more donations not doing the reverse as KBDI does with missing episodes, poor time slots or not showing at the announced times. EE viewers are a made to feel like the unwanted stepchildren, you want our attention in the form of money but we get slighted in return. One other item, the station says BBC allows only one showing but a couple other stations air them a second time.
Celtic Thunder
Posted: February 25, 2010 by Melinda Claytor
Program: Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! (4 comments)
I am so glad to see that you are having Celtic Thunder on March 11! Tottaly awsome!
KBDI Response:
Dear Melinda,
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy Celtic Thunder.
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Neuroplasty research
Posted: February 25, 2010 by Jean Mcloryd
What is the name of the documentary/program hosted by Peter Coyote several weeks ago on the subject of neuroplasty? Is there a way to purchase the program on dvd? I am the mother of an adult child who is a paraplegic. His accident happened in 2004. Thank you, Jean
KBDI Response:

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

thank you from someone in springs!
Posted: February 25, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Boys of Baraka; The (1 comment)
so a repeater was added down south? i just recently discovered channel 12 and i must say it is far better than rocky mtn pbs! i love the documentary channel and the world view channels as well. i hope that even though the doc channel is disappearing, the channel will still provide similar programming. i just watched boys of baraka last night and thought the show was excellent and eye opening. hopefully, this will educate all them military boys down here!
KBDI Response:

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!

 

Bands on Strictly Global
Posted: February 24, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Strictly Global (3 comments)
I wonder where you can find a list of the bands who are featured as I like a lot of the music but sometimes forget who is performing...
KBDI Response:
Dear Jon,
Thank you for your email.
You can find a playlist and other information about the program at Strictly Global’s website at:
http://www.strictlyglobal.org/
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television.
Joan
KBDI Staff
EastEnders agreement with disgruntled other viewers
Posted: February 24, 2010 by Mister Agreement
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
How awful that you keep on doing the unannounced program disruptions. Shame on you.
KBDI Response:
Roy Rogers John Denver Tribute Concert is a Farce
Posted: February 24, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: John Denver Tribute (3 comments)
I went to the Roy Rivers John Denver Tribute show at Red Rocks last year. I found Roy Rivers to abuse a chance at fame by attempting to mimic John Denver. I would expect a Tribute to highlight the life of the person being honored rather than trying be him! Roy Rivers was not authentic at all and his performance cannot even come close to the magic that John Denver brought to his shows and his life. On several occasions Roy Rivers spoke John's exact words as if he were trying to be him. Roy Rivers does not sound like John either as he and others claim (thank goodness!). To me, Mr. Rivers appeared a sick, pathetic man. John Denver was authentic, charismatic, and a true humanitarian well before anybody else was. He was so much more than a musician and entertainer. I left the show feeling sick that Roy Rivers has taken advantage of the life of a man that deserves so much more and people are paying him to do that. If KBDI wants to do the right thing, do not sponsor Roy Rivers as he is a farce.
KBDI Response:
EL CONTRATO 2004 Documentary Mexican tomato workesr
Posted: February 23, 2010 by Magnolia Lansing
Dear Sir or Madam, PLEASE, please, Please, Please, plezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, help to find the written or a video of the "El Contrato" aired yesterday nite at KBDI-WV I live in Denver area and I need, I love to have that video and or more information regarding the under seasonal contract tomatos mexican workers in Canadian Farmas as well probably in USA. However, the one I saw last nite was made Leamington, Canada, back in 2004 Editor Katherine Asialas, I myself have no cash available since i recently lost my job hoewver, I would love to have access online to that piece "El Contrato" Once more, please, help me. Sincerely, Magnolia
KBDI Response:
Give basic data about dropping and replacing Documentary Channel
Posted: February 23, 2010 by Name Withheld
After hearing a short and somewhat cryptic announcement on your multicast channel 12.2, which carries content from the Documentary Channel, I came online to find more information. I was unable to find any further data about the discontinuation of The Documentary Channel, or its replacement content, on channel 12.2. Could you please post expanded information about both your decision to drop the Documentary Channel, and also your plans for the new content on channel 12.2? And please provide a clear link on your home page, to that explanation of the change on your channel 12.2. I think this is reasonable to expect, and to request. I'm surprised that no such information has already been provided on the website. There must have been driving reasons for the discontinuation of the Documentary channel, and there must be plans for the replacement of content on KBDI channel 12.2. It must require work to replace the content; Brad Haug's February 17 response says you are "excited about our new plans for the channel". Why not share your discontinuation rationale, and new plans, with the public supporters of the channel, on the website? I'm glad there was a broadcast warning of the change, at least. Please provide an easy-to-find link and an explanation of the channel 12.2 change online. Thanks for your help, P Chadbourne broadcast viewer, Littleton
KBDI Response:
Program Disruptions
Posted: February 23, 2010 by Mary Ann Meyers
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
This is my second message. My first wasn't posted although I gave permission for posting. If you can send me email notifications of upcoming programs, why can you not offer an *opt in* choice for viewers of regular programs to receive notifications of program disruptions? This latest EastEnders disruption was the last straw for me. I am now finally convinced you do not respect your loyal members and viewers. At least you do not appear to be motivated to cultivate and keep present members. In essence, you punish faithful viewers, long-time members, and potential members for failing to watch the auction to its undisclosed, late-evening closing time. We are all out here waiting like fools for our favorite programs. So since I didn't watch the awful auction, I missed EastEnders (again, for the fourth? time in two months). I can see from Viewer Buzz that you have a bigger problem in this area of disappointing membership than you want to acknowledge. I hear you clearly--you don't want to address this issue in a creative, problem-solving manner. I'll miss the relationship, but really not that much as I might have in the past. I'm just going to walk away. Instead of complaining in future about your poor service to present membership -- yes, we are all well aware of your fundraising needs -- I am taking my membership money elsewhere in the future. This membership-station relationship no longer functions as a two-way street for me.
EastEnders Disappointment
Posted: February 23, 2010 by Mary Kercher
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
The way you continue to screw up EastEnders, pre-empt without notice, delay the airing without notice and come up with ridiculous excuses makes you look like a bunch of amateurs. YES, I know you need to raise money and pre-empt on occasion, but give us the courtesy of notice much better than you have. Try to get the recordings correct and let us know what's going on. If not on the air, at least on your web site. Please!
disappointment
Posted: February 23, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Sit And Be Fit (3 comments)
You can only imagine my disappointment this morning when I turned on Channel 12 at 7:00 to exercise to Sit and Be Fit and found some news program. To the best of my knowledge, there was no announcement that the program would be taken off the air or moved to some other time period. Now I have one less reason to watch channel 12!!
KBDI Response:

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

Body Electric
Posted: February 22, 2010 by Janice Noble
Program: Body Electric (11 comments)
Do you have plans to resume body electric at 6:30 a.m. or at any other time.
A Song for Coretta at The Shadow Theatre
Posted: February 22, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
Please devote some time on your show to this play: A Song for Coretta at The Shadow Theatre It is an excellent production and the actresses are briliant! This theater is probably the best kept secret in Denver - every performance I have attended has been excellent. www.shadowtheatre.com I attended "Auntie Mame" at The Vintage Theatre after seeing it on your program and was sorely disappointed by that production. It was WAY too ambitious for the space and for the cast. I've gone to other plays at this venue that were great, but "Auntie Mame" was not.
KBDI Response:
A Song for Coretta at The Shadow Theatre
Posted: February 22, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
Please devote some time on your show to this play: A Song for Coretta at The Shadow Theatre It is an excellent production and the actresses are briliant! This theater is probably the best kept secret in Denver - every performance I have attended has been excellent. www.shadowtheatre.com I attended "Auntie Mame" at The Vintage Theatre after seeing it on your program and was sorely disappointed by that production. It was WAY too ambitious for the space and for the cast. I've gone to other plays at this venue that were great, but "Auntie Mame" was not.
KBDI Response:
A Song for Coretta at The Shadow Theatre
Posted: February 22, 2010 by PENNY ALLES
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
www.shadowtheatre.com
MHZ on Channel 12.3
Posted: February 22, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: MHz Worldview Eye-Openers (120 minutes) (2 comments)
What is happening with 12.3? I have noticed for the last several days that 12.3 is cutting the bottom portion of programs off. This is especially noticeable with programs that offer translations at the bottom, e.g., International Mystery. I could not watch this program due to an inability to view the translation. Is this a KBDI problem or MHZ problem? This does not occur with 12.1 or 12.2.
Program time
Posted: February 21, 2010 by Larry Maese
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
What the hell? I have to wait until 11 pm to watch the program that was to be shown at 10:00 ... then 10:30 ... now 11:00. And what’s the auctioneer reaction to this “all’s good”. Really? I have work in the morning at 07:00 and don’t have a way to record the show so I’m SOL is what you’re telling me and the rest of the viewers of this series. The station hasn’t changed a bit, still leaving viewers hanging from a string.
KBDI Response:
Dear Larry,
Thank you for your email.
I am sorry that the postponement last night of Eastenders upset you.  Last nights auction ran a little longer than planned.
KBDI needs to occasionally interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to raise funds. These funds allow us to bring you great programming such as Eastenders.
The broadcast rights to Eastenders costs us over $8000 a year. That’s money we need to raise from memberships and special events such as auction.
If you miss an episode of Eastenders, synopses of episodes can be found at:
http://www.walford.net
Thanks for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television.
Joan
KBDI Staff
the auction process sucks!
Posted: February 21, 2010 by Deena Marchant
Program: KBDI-Channel 12 Auction (1 comment)
It would help if you advertised that once that item is passed, it is no longer available!!!??!! What kind of a fundraiser is it? You don't want my money? The person that answered the phone had no interest in getting monies into PBS,...only a canned, unconcerned response that "nope, it's no longer available"....nice move PBS...shoot yourself in the foot again!
KBDI Response:
Dear Deena,
Thank you for your feedback.
I am sorry you had a bad experience during our recent auction.
The phones during our auction events are manned by volunteers and not professionals. These volunteers braved the snow to get here last night and the hot studio lights to donate their time to support the station. We are grateful for their efforts.
Auction items that get passed during the auction will often turn up in a future auctions. We do have another auction scheduled tonight. Also if you are interested in an item that was passed, you can call our auction coordinator Paula Roth at 303 296-1212 ext. 5044 to inquire about availability. Due to contractual arrangements with our supplier, it may or may not be possible.
Thank you for watching and supporting Colorado Public Television.
Joan
KBDI Staff
Show time half hour later today
Posted: February 21, 2010 by Larry Maese
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Just a heads up... since the station hasn't mentioned it. The showing of tonights EastEnders will be at 10:30 pm instead of 10:00 pm. Once again the station will get angry email and calls from folks that will miss the program or have to stay up an extra hour ... knowing that the alarm clock will go off at 05:00 ... many of us have jobs that start at 07:00 in the morning!
Norway: A Quest for the Viking Spirit
Posted: February 20, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit (1 comment)
We seldom hear about Norway so it was a treat to watch this show. The country's scenery was showcased with all its grandeur. Its history was recounted correctly and fairly. I especially enjoyed watching and listening to the native people who were interviewed. Norway has the world's highest newspaper subscription rate. They are voracious readers. I'll be sure to inform my Wisconsin and Minnesota "Norwegian" relatives of the show. I hope it airs again soon. Thank you!
KBDI Response:
Program Guest contacts
Posted: February 19, 2010 by Daniel Street
I love PBI and I ask, watching the show tonight 2/19/10. can you email the speakers contacts? scoreco@yahoo.com Regards, Daniel
KBDI Response:
Celtic Thunder
Posted: February 19, 2010 by Mike Diesslin
Program: Celtic Thunder - It's Entertainment! (4 comments)
Thank you for continuing to support/air the Celtic Thunder shows. I have always enjoyed watching their specials on PBS. They are a great group and I always look forward to seeing them. I am looking forward to seeing "It's Entertainment!" Please keep airing their shows in the future. I also really enjoy seeing "Celtic Woman." Thank You
KBDI Response:
Dear Mike,
Thanks for your email.  We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the Celtic Thunder/Women programs .
Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!
Joan
KBDI Channel 12
Poor color choices for online program guide
Posted: February 18, 2010 by Ron Haddad

I've written to you twice before about the fact that it is almost impossible to read the red lettering on the dark green background in the program guide that I get every week by email. Other people agree. Try reading it yourself and see if you also agree. This sort of web page design is not rocket science. Believe me!

Ron Haddad (a very long time...and currently very frustrated...member)

KBDI Response:

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

Question about programing
Posted: February 18, 2010 by Ken Sheehan
Hi, We used to get KBDI on Channel 32, weak signal. Ever since you turned on the digital transmitter down here, I've been getting pretty good reception. I have an out door antenna on the roof, I had to put a couple line amps in the system (I'm a retired Electronics Engineer) and a Ham Radio Operator, so I have a pretty fair understanding on OTA signals. Because your signal is not digital, the extra amplification does not over drive the system and bleed into one another. I had to add about 31 db amplification to get a good signal. Now that your coverage has improved, have you given any thought to offering more English Comedy programs? I know programs cost money, if you were to start adding more English programing, I would become a member. We gave to Public Broadcasting for Nearly 30 years. Several years we gave over $1500.00 a year to Channel 6. With a programing manager change several years ago, they lost their way. So we stopped supporting them. Every once in awhile they will ask for money. Never once did they ever ask why we stopped giving. They would run a series call Viewers Choice. They never ask anyone what programs to run. So how could it he a Viewers Choice? If they never ask for input. Ken Sheehan USN Retired DAV
Live Stream
Posted: February 17, 2010 by Michael Niland
Program: Studio 12 (7 comments)
Will there be a live feed of this? I'd like to watch, but I'm embarrassed to admit I don't have TV... just the web.
KBDI Response:

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

Documentary Channel
Posted: February 17, 2010 by Rick Duffy
I have been a long-time cable subscriber, but when I discovered all the excellent local broadcast content, particular from KBDI, I canceled cable. I was preparing to use some of the savings from canceling cable to support KBDI. I found myself loving the Documentary Channel. But, unfortunately, it sounds as though KBDI is discontinuing that channel. And, unfortunately, this negatively effects my decision on monetary support. I do hope you change your mind, or can find something as informative to replace it, so that I can in the future reexamine my decision. Regards, and Good luck.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Channel 12-3: Mhz WorldView Program
Posted: February 16, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: MHz Worldview Eye-Openers (120 minutes) (2 comments)
On Monday 2/15/10 you broadcast the program " The Origins of Human Agression: The Other Story". It was on channel 12-3 at 8:00pm. 1. When will this program be shown again? 2. Is it available on DVD or VHS? Thank You Derek
KBDI Response:

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

RE: Broadcast of The Neon Man & Me
Posted: February 15, 2010 by Jane Crouse
Greetings! I would like for you to broadcast The Neon Man & Me. It's a program that's being fed by satellite to PBS stations by NETA on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2100 to 2200 ET/SD 07. I am not related to Slash Coleman and I have had the privilege and good fortune to experience live performances of The Neon Man & Me over 8 times. It never fails to touch my heart in new ways. I own the DVD. It's an uplifting tale about best friends that explores family, following your heart, and a journey home. The show is moving, informative, timely, and fun. There's more information at www.slashcoleman.com. It deserves the widest audience as possible because as story it has the power to open hearts and minds and change the lives of all who are fortunate enough to view it. Please offer this delightful work of art to your community. It will make a positive difference in their lives. May the Blessings Be. Peace, Jane Crouse Universal Storyteller
KBDI Response:

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

Smokey Robinson Tribute
Posted: February 14, 2010 by Roger Swartley
Program: Evening with Smokey Robinson; An (1 comment)
OUTSTANDING!! More of these programs before our great pop heritage dies before our eyes.
KBDI Response:

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

Fantastic Recipe
Posted: February 14, 2010 by Cindy Robinson
Program: Katie Brown Workshop (2 comments)
My husband and I made Steak Diane Filets with Lobster and Lemon Mashed Potatoes for an early Valentinc's dinner last night. We loved it, very gourmet but simple to make... Thanks for sharing the recipes with us! (Your recipe finder was not easy for me to locate on this web site.)
KBDI Response:

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

 

 


 

Sagwa
Posted: February 14, 2010 by Name Withheld
Why have you removed Sagwa from your schedule? There are not very many appropriate cartoons for girls between the ages of 7 to 9 out there. My daughter fell in love with this one, and now it is no longer available. This show was fun and educational without the violence and questionable behavior that most shows have these days. It seems that as a parent, our choices go from preschool to "tween" without much in between.
KBDI Response:

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.

FANTASTIC
Posted: February 13, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Last One, The (2 comments)
I REALLY enjoyed this program, well done! I've told many people to watch this.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Goldman Sachs
Posted: February 13, 2010 by Name Withheld
I understand PBS is running a two part program on the credit/banking crisis and Goldman Sachs. Will you be running this and when? Thanks for your help, Steve
wrong channel
Posted: February 13, 2010 by Mike Terry
I sent you an email about spanish programing - I was on ch 13, not 12 - I'm sorry for my email - please disregard it. Thank you, Michael Terry
Audio Signal
Posted: February 12, 2010 by Phred Jahner
Program: Nature (1 comment)
What a gracious reply to such a poorly worded comment regarding the audio problems you have had. If they are indeed educators, then I would assume they intentionally worded their comments to look as though they were lacking education or understanding. Thank you for continuing to be the eyes and ears of public television. We live back in a valley where there is only satellite accesss to the outside world. No, were not in another country, just living in a deep valley in the Rocky Mountains. Your audio and video has never been a problem for us. Phred & Pat Nathrop Colorado
KBDI Response:

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
Posted: February 12, 2010 by Jamie Kelly
Program: Blacking Up: Hip-Hop's Remix of Race and Identity (2 comments)
Hi, Can you please tell me if/when "Blacking Up" will be shown again? I've heard that April 24th is the next showing-is this correct? Is there anywhere else I can view it, perhaps online? RMPBS doesn't seem to have a friggin' clue-they were supposed to show it on Feb. 6. I'd appreciate any info you have. Thanks, Jamie Kelly
KBDI Response:

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

Thanks for watching KBDI!

customer service pogramming
Posted: February 12, 2010 by Jim Baker
Hi, I would like for you to broadcast The Neon Man & Me. My family and I have seen the show and I have to say it's an uplifting tale about best friends that explores family, following your heart, and a journey home. I'd love to share this show with my other family members and friends. It's a program that's being fed by satellite to PBS stations by NETA on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 2100 to 2200 ET/SD 07. The show is moving, informative, timely, and fun and there's more information at http://www.slashcoleman.com. Thanks, Jim Baker
a little help in the job search
Posted: February 10, 2010 by becky pritchard
Program: Studio 12 (7 comments)
Hi, I called Wed. night, and was hoping for a lead toward some assistance in finding a job. My cancer treatment, while successful in its main objective, messed my teeth up. I find myself discriminated against in my search for nearly ANY job, and I would like to hear from anyone who can help. I have a BA from Hampshire College. I have excellent references, I speak 4 languages, and my darkened teeth from radiation and chemo are turning off potential employers immediately. I really appreciate the effort you guys are making to help with the current unemployment situation, and your show was enlightening. If you can point me towards some dental assistance, I would be very appreciative. Sincerely, Rebecca
KBDI Response:
Dear Becky,
Please click on the link below for The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s Low Income Dental Referral Listing
http://www.mddsdentist.com/find/listing.asp
It looks like it is a good place to start for assistance with your problem.
Good luck to you.
Joan
KBDI Staff
Empowering the Unemployed
Posted: February 10, 2010 by Dani Flores
Thank you for your program tonight. I am new to the Denver area and I have to say that people have been great here. I moved here BECAUSE I had positive responses and I have had interviews and I am hopeful. I am searching in the nonprofit sector. Dani Flores dani.flores888@yahoo.com
KBDI Response:
Dear Dani,
Welcome to Denver! This is a great place to live and work.
Thank you for your feedback on Empowering the Unemployed. We are glad you enjoyed the program.
We wish you good luck with your job search.
I hope you too find happiness in the non profit sector.
Joan
KBDI Staff
THE LAST ONE
Posted: February 10, 2010 by matt clemens
Program: Last One, The (1 comment)
I would really like to own "the last one" that show was great. i at least want to see it again. the show with the whiskey maker. please send me some info
KBDI Response:

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

 

 

We Have Reception in Colo Spgs
Posted: February 9, 2010 by Frank Rakoczy
You're back on the air: 8:00 PM 09 Feb 2010 (as of now) here in Colo Spgs. (I knew my email had power.) Congrats on your efforts.
KBDI Response:
No Reception in Colo Spgs
Posted: February 9, 2010 by Frank Rakoczy
No OTA reception here at my house, which has direct line-of-sight to Cheyenne Mt, where your translator is located (I presume). The signal was great a week ago. I noticed abesence of signal on 4 Feb 2010, Thursday, on all 3 KBDI chans: 12.1, 12.2, & 12.3. I did see Jim's 8 Feb Viewer's Buzz about you sending the technician out. We were getting a weak, chopped-up, signal until 5:00PM, then nothing again. I have a remotely controllable Yagi, hi-gain, antenna with an RF preamp attached in my attic. I've tried different azimuthal positions, with no improvement. KSTC (RMPBS) had similar problems a few weeks ago. I wish you the best of luck to a speedy recovery.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Knowledge
Posted: February 9, 2010 by EDWARD GALLAGHER
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
If ignorance is bliss then Maggie Burns is one very blissful person.
take Flight
Posted: February 9, 2010 by jacqueline withers
This year 12 children got to fly. They were inspired my the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. We had a shoe at senator Mike Johnston office. We would like to share this film with you and the cimmunity. I am the muarl Artist here inDenver CO painting on school walls in Denver CO to keep the history of the Tuskegee Airmen alive. When you see this video you will just die. These children in their wildest dreams they would be flying in a airplane.Jacqueline Withers 303 282 5742 Is this something you would like to share with others? This being Black History Month
EastEnders Missing Episodes
Posted: February 9, 2010 by N. W. Meyers
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I see others already have registered complaints about the missing EastEnders episodes. I am so happy to be seeing EastEnders, and I have fun living in EastEnder mode on the EE Bulletin Board, so that I am reluctant to complain. However, I must be true to my fellow fans, and whinge I must. (I noticed another missing program recently on credit cards.) Has KBDI gone loosey-goosey on us lately in its scheduling? Is the other PBS station in the area torturing us by messing about with the EastEnders feed they provide? Is this a dark plot of the BBC? Well, I doubt any of those scenarios are true (although we live in dramatic and conspiratorial times). I'm sure there is some simple and sensible explanation, and I thank you again for showing EastEnders.
Recipes
Posted: February 9, 2010 by Cindy Robinson
Program: Katie Brown Workshop (2 comments)
Where can I find the recipes for Katie Brown Workshop "Valentine's Day" Tuesday, February 9 at 11:00 am on Channel 12 / 12.1 ?
KBDI Response:

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

Saving FallingWater
Posted: February 9, 2010 by Robert Wise
I missed the broadcast of the program "Saving Falling Water" and would like to know if it is to be rebroadcast in te near future. Robert Wise
KBDI Response:

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

No reception
Posted: February 8, 2010 by Name Withheld
Hi, What is happening down here in Colo. Springs? For the last four days we've had no reception of channel 12. I am so happy since Jan.2010 to be able to receive your three channels that I don't know what I'll do if you disappear. Thanks, Jim
KBDI Response:
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your email and kind words.
Yes, we are experiencing some technical difficulties with our Colorado Springs transmission. We have sent a technician down to our Elizabeth site to remedy the problem. I will email you more information as soon as I hear.
Joan
KBDI Staff
EastEnders: The Missing Episodes
Posted: February 8, 2010 by Scott Ang
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
We're talking about it on the KBDI EastEnders board....come join us! http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=94052220926&topic=11393
Eastenders - More Skipped Episodes
Posted: February 7, 2010 by Michael Holley
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Last week one episode was skipped. This week TWO episodes were skipped. A number of issues not dealt with in the episodes actually shown will come back to haunt us over the next few weeks. The problem of skipped episodes has been plaguing us as long as KBDI has been showing Eastenders. When will the problem be solved????
Eastenders
Posted: February 7, 2010 by CYNTHIA HILL
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
First I want to thank you for showing Eastenders for us Brits! However, I noticed in the last few showings that 2 episodes have been missed out which has given a very disjointed storyline. Why is this please and will it happen again? It would be very disappointing if it does.
Eastenders - Skipping Episodes
Posted: February 7, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
It's getting frustrating watching Eastenders on KBDI. This was the 2nd Sunday where there it was obvious an episode was missing in between the episodes being aired. Why are episodes being skipped?
FUTURE PROGRAM
Posted: February 7, 2010 by GLENN BLAIR
WILL YOU BE SHOWING "ISLANDS OF BRITAIN" IN THE FUTURE? THANKS,
KBDI Response:

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.

Aspirina , como prevencion de stroks y ataques al corazón
Posted: February 7, 2010 by Ramiro Reyes
Program: Hablemos De Salud (3 comments)
Este es uno de los programas de mas importansia para los hispanos y yo procuro verlo todos los sabados o cuando me entero de su difución aqui en kbdi canal 12 , yo quisiera saber si fuera posible el poder comunicarme con el Dr Huerta o si él me pudiera mandar el resultado de los ultimos estudios sobre la Aspirina como regimén para la prevencion de ataques a el corazón . bueno les agradesco la oportunidad que me estan brindando para poder comunicarme con el dr .y ojala continuen por mucho tiempo difundiendo estos programas que son tan educativos para toda la comunidad . Gracias
Aspirina , como prevencion de stroks y ataques al corazón
Posted: February 7, 2010 by Ramiro Reyes
Program: Hablemos De Salud (3 comments)
Este es uno de los programas de mas importansia para los hispanos y yo procuro verlo todos los sabados o cuando me entero de su difución aqui en kbdi canal 12 , yo quisiera saber si fuera posible el poder comunicarme con el Dr Huerta o si él me pudiera mandar el resultado de los ultimos estudios sobre la Aspirina como regimén para la prevencion de ataques a el corazón . bueno les agradesco la oportunidad que me estan brindando para poder comunicarme con el dr .y ojala continuen por mucho tiempo difundiendo estos programas que son tan educativos para toda la comunidad . Gracias
New Water Technologies Reduce the Need for Water and Energy by 40 - 98%
Posted: February 7, 2010 by Clint Elston
Don Shelby, WCCO TV MN aired his "Project Energy" segment, Feb 3, 2010, touring the Greenest Home in America, located in Afton, MN, which reduces the need for water by 40 - 98%, wastewater pollution by 100% and hot water and radiant heating costs by over 60%. Considering the entire US as well as the rest of the world has serious water and wastewater issues we thought you might be interested. Please view the link below. Sincerely, Clint and Bobbi Elston http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=74443@wcco.dayport.com
Early 1990's Yoga program?
Posted: February 5, 2010 by Tara Stevenson
Program: Priscilla's Yoga Stretches (1 comment)
Is this the same yoga program that was broadcast at 6am or 630am back in the early 1990's?
art instruction appreciation
Posted: February 5, 2010 by Evelyn LASKO
Program: Painting with Paulson (2 comments)
As a budding artist, in my senior years, I have searched for an appropriate mentor, and now have found the master artist that I want to emulate. Buck Paulson is a fabulous artist and a wonderful instructor. Many supposed art teachers sort of skim over the high points, but, are not willing to divulge their techniques and secrets which will assist a student to develop their own talents.Not so with Mr.Paulson. He willingly shares everything, thereby, inspiring a dedicated student to develop our own talents and to excel on our own merits, using his techniques to apply to our own paintings. Kudos to KBDI for carrying Painting with Paulson! Thank You. Evelyn Lasko.
video of Old Order of Amish of Jamesport
Posted: February 4, 2010 by Mary kIRBY
Program: Old Order Amish of Jamesport Missouri; The (1 comment)
Hello, loved the show on the documentary channel. Have a friend who was born in Jamesport MO and would love to order a copy. His birthday is soon and would love to know if it is possible. Thanks...Mary PS Would love an answer back from you or if you know where I could order from.....
KBDI Response:

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

Jacque and Julia recipes
Posted: February 3, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (2 comments)
Hello - I am looking for recipes that were shown on the Feb 2nd show at 3pm on Channel 12 Denver. Searched the web but unable to find. Thanks.
KBDI Response:

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.

 

disappointed again
Posted: February 3, 2010 by Ronald Webbr
Program: NHK Programming (5 comments)
well, you did it again,i got up for nothing. do you only do this at very early morning prodramming, so that most people wouldn't think that you post programming that does'nt exist??? IF THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING, SINCE IT'S EARLY MORNING, THIS WAY YOU CAN GET THE DONATIONS FOR YOUR GREAT LISTED PROGRAMMING THAT DOES NOT EXIST. I'M REALLY ASHAMED AS TO HOW DECEITFUL YOU CAN BE TO YOUR PUBLIC. I WILL NOT BOTHER TO GET UP EARLY TO WATCH YOUR LYING PROGRAMING.
KBDI Response:

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

disapointment
Posted: February 2, 2010 by Ronald Webb
Program: NHK Programming (5 comments)
I set my clock for 0400 so I can watch NHK, which never appeared, so I waited for Euronews (hoping it would be on) but no, following this was France 24 news, again, a no show. These shows appeared on your programming. WHAT I GOT UP FOR WAS FOR NOTHING. A freind of mine told me about these programs and knows I enjoy news from various foreign as well as national sources. YOU WANT PEOPLE TO DONATE TO KBDI??? YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING. IS THIS HOW YOU TREAT DONERS?? I'D HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS THAN TO SUPPORT THIS KIND OF DECEIT!!!!
What's the Point?
Posted: February 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Everyday Food (1 comment)
Watching your food shows if you don't offer the recipes? I'm going back to the Food Network ...
KBDI Response:
Dear Robin,
 
Generally the recipes are given throughout the shows but you can also get the recipes for ‘Everyday Food’ at the following link:
 
 http://www.pbs.org/everydayfood/recipes/.
 
As someone that loves to cook, I have found that a quick web search will usually lead you to the recipes for most shows.
 
We hope that you will remain a viewer/supporter.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pamela
KBDI Channel 12
no programming
Posted: February 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
Is something wrong with your Colorado Springs transmitter? We have not seen your channel in a month??????
KBDI Response:

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

 

 

Great Decisions programs
Posted: February 1, 2010 by Kathleen Jefferies
Last year you carried the Great Decisions programs sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. Checking on your schedule using my DVR, I do not see any programs scheduled under this title. Are you planning to schedule them this year? They have already started on PBS stations in other areas. We have a group of over 30 participating this year and many are interested in viewing the programs on PBS as we discuss the topics. Here is a link to the Great Decisions web site for more information. http://www.fpa.org/info-url_nocat4705/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=397911 Thanks for checking on this for me. Kathleen Jefferies
Mr. Gary Null
Posted: February 1, 2010 by robin elio
Program: Gary Null: Food Mood Body Connection (3 comments)
I have worked with Gary Null and I have seen vast improvement in my health by listening to his sound advice. Thank you for presenting his materials.
KBDI Response:

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!

Broadcasting in CS?
Posted: February 1, 2010 by Melanie Reynolds
Good morning! Last fall I contacted you to discover whether or not KBDI would be broadcasting in Colorado Springs. We checked earlier in January but didn't find you on our digital converter box. Can you tell me if you are still planning to broadcast, and if so, what channel you will be on? Thank you so much!
KBDI Response:

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


Dani's closing thought on Jan. 29
Posted: February 1, 2010 by Stacy Slay
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
So, on the eve (nearly) of black history month, Dani forgives comments made by Sen. Harry Reid (light skinned black with almost no negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one) regarding the electability of President Obama. Her reasoning - he was right! So let me see if I have this straight, Harry Reid says Obama can be elected because he is not that black? And Dani says thats okay because he is right? So Dani believes a "blacker" person couldn't win the Presidency? What is Dani saying - that America is too racist for that? So there is racism entrenched in Dani and Harrys thinking, Dani and Harry say that we are too redneck and stupid too look past skin color, too bad Dani and Harry can't. Just like Chris Matthews during the SOTU speech. He speaks so well I "almost forgot he was black for an hour". I suppose that is okay too, huh. Because what Matthews really said was, Black people usually don't speak very well. But that isn't racism is it Dani? Nope it's all of us unenlightened nascar types. We are the racists, just keep saying it enough, it might make it true.
Old Travel Show - Bullet Proof Clothing?
Posted: January 31, 2010 by Sam Miller
I saw a travel show a couple years ago. I wish I could be more specific, but I can't. On the episode of the travel show, the place was in a "dangerous" country, like Colombia, or Cuba, or Haiti. The host was young lady. During part of the show she said that if travelers were really worried there was a company there that made bullet proof shirts. Someone demoed the shirt. I was wondering if you knew what the show name, or bullet proof shirt company's name, was?
KBDI Response:

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

 

A Great Piece RexRay
Posted: January 31, 2010 by David Edwards
Program: Rex Ray: How to Make a Rex Ray (1 comment)
I rally liked this show Caught most of it after wathing ladi G open the Grammms. As an aging ex hippie who moved from the Bay to CO I enjoyed the art, process and juxtaposition of the program. Do you know if this is available online or if you will rebroadcast?
KBDI Response:

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

 

Caribou Ranch, Nederland Colorado
Posted: January 31, 2010 by David Stolte
Did you do a Hour-long PBS show on Caribou Ranch? If so is it available? I would like to get a copy. David Stolte 3124 Sweeney Street Fort Collins, CO 80526
KBDI Response:
Re Bad nutritional advice for vegetarians
Posted: January 31, 2010 by Mike Anderson
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Apparently Steve wasn't wearing his earpiece when I was speaking. What I said that there is no RDA for Omega-3's and that the basic problem was the ratio between Omega 3's and 6's. Notice he doesn't mention what an adequate amount of omega 3's are (because no one has set this standard) - and then goes on to speak about getting adequate amounts! Does not compute. And I never said fruit alone was an adequate source of Omega 3's!!??? Please review the tape instead of making this stuff up to suit your purposes! People following the Rave Diet (which is not a vegetarian diet) have reversed heart disease, diabetes, cancers, etc., etc. and not one has ever had a health problem, much less a shortage of omega 3's! http://ravediet.com/reviews.htm This response simply smells like a self-serving advertisement for his center. For a less hysterical discussion of omega 3's, please read Dr. McDougall's article here: http://www.drmcdougall.com/res_vegetable_fat_med.html
N'aanan
Posted: January 30, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Austin City Limits (5 comments)
Thank you Austin City Limits... So beautiful...
KBDI Response:

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

 

He doesn't just LOOK like a crazy person
Posted: January 30, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Johnny Berlin 2: Notes from the Dumpster (1 comment)
So is the point of the Documentary channel that any schmo with a camera can get a show on it? This was painful to watch! It was like watching someone doing a bad Jack Nicholson impersonation talk about committing suicide with a child's water pistol. So the way we help the mentally ill is by airing their psychosis and vitriol rants about religion? How about the producers who aired this urging him toward professional mental health help instead. Come on!
Inspector coliandro
Posted: January 29, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: International Mystery (6 comments)
Hi, thanks for bringing italian series, they're great... I enjoyed Inspector coliandro and montalbano. We would like to see more...my kids like pororo (cartoni)it will be great to have it. We lived in menlo park... and we have clear signal wich is good 'cause we don't pay cable neither stellite dish.. Thank you so much!!
KBDI Response:

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!

 

Gratitude (squared)
Posted: January 29, 2010 by Kathy Hunninen
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Not only do I love Dani and Patti and Craig and all the old timers and my new acquaintences (been watching you ever since cable came to Georgetown in the middle 80's.) You all are my weekly "religious hour", perfect attendence unless I'm gone. And then Dani's favorite of the week was memorializing Howard Zinn. A total inspiraton...my convictions have been mirrored and validated in Dani's for decades. Thank you KBDI, Dani, and everyone on Colorado Inside Out.
KBDI Response:

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


 

GRATITUDE
Posted: January 29, 2010 by Kathy Hunninen
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Love, love Dani!!Thanks for havig her on.
KBDI Response:

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

hamlet
Posted: January 29, 2010 by karrie skonier
will you be airing David Tennant/BBC version of Hamlet this spring?
Charlie Rose
Posted: January 28, 2010 by Maggie Burns
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
I watched Charlie Rose last night and I want to put you on notice that I will never contribute to Channel 12 and, further, I will work very hard to remove public television from receiving taxpayer funding. The individuals giving an analysis of the president's lament last night were so left wing that I could not stand to watch them tear down the very country that gives them the right to be vocal in their opinions. When they talk about the VERY BASIS OF THE US GOVERNMENT, THE LEGISLATURE, being at fault for Obama not getting his way in taking us down the socialist path, I have to draw the line. We do not have a parliament for a reason... our forefathers experienced the parliament and that's why they formed a different kind of government. The US is a country for the people by the people and of the people... the PEOPLE don't like his arrogance and his attempt to ram healthcare down our throats. The PEOPLE don't like that Obama has put, not only us, but our children and grandchildren, on the path to unending national debt that will destroy our very way of life. The PEOPLE are tired of being lectured to and the PEOPLE are tired of Obama blaming George Bush for everything wrong in America. It's time for Obama to stand up and be responsible for his own actions.
KBDI Response:

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
>

Studio 12
Posted: January 27, 2010 by Lina Whitsitt
Program: Studio 12 (7 comments)
Thank you for presenting the analyst of the State of the Union address. It certainly made more sense than the speech itself.
KBDI Response:

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!

 

State of the Union Address
Posted: January 27, 2010 by Karen Jensen
It is astounding to me that your "PUBLIC" Television Sation does not see it necessary to cover the President's State of the Union Address tonight. This is an important educational moment for ALL of our citizens and the fact that you do not feel it important enough to cover gives me great disappointment. I could not possibly consider continuing to support your station if you do not feel this should be an essential part of your programing! I would very much appreciate an explanation from you regarding this decision. Karen Jensen Crested Butte, Colorado
KBDI Response:

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
>

Eddie Vedder
Posted: January 27, 2010 by Name Withheld
How could I buy a video of Pearl Jam? Point me the direction please! Birthday present 970-306-3607
KBDI Response:
Question about a show I only caught the end of
Posted: January 26, 2010 by Name Withheld
Late Sunday night or early Monday morning this week, I caught the end of a show about the many health benefits of a plant based diet. It was during a pledge drive. Can you please tell me what this show was called?
KBDI Response:

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.

Web subscription is required
Posted: January 26, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen (4 comments)
Not true. You have to give them a credit card and sign up for $24.95 of web access. You can cancel during your 14-day 'free' trial. Why you can get free recipes from commercial sites like Food Network and not from shows on Public television is beyond me.
Rolling Stone
Posted: January 26, 2010 by Richard McVey
Program: Mike Birch: Riding With The Wind (1 comment)
A beautiful story about a simple but complex man. I loved the last scene of him rowing the boat, says it all. His love for the sea. Reminds me of a good friend that also shares a love for the sea. I look forward to viewing it again.. Well done Rich
KBDI Response:
Dear Rich,
Thank you for your comments.
Mike Birch: Riding the Wind will re air   Wednesday, February 17 at 1:40 pm   on Channel  12.2
Thank  you for watching and supporting Channel 12.
Joan
KBDI Staff
screening request
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Name Withheld
I am writting you to request that KBDI give a screening of the documentary "The Soviet Story." Thank you.
Health Care Costs & Diet
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I work in a family medical practice in the Denver area. Seventy-percent of the illnesses we see are related to poor dietary choices: obesity, heart disease, diabetes II, hypertension, gerd, just to name a few. All preventable. People refuse to look at what they injest as being contributory to their health. They want pills to "fix" their problems and they expect the insurance companies to pay for the medication. This program, Eating, is a smack upside America's head to "wake up" and take personal responsibility for eating a plant based diet that promotes the greatest amount of nutrition for the least amount of calories. I hope your viewers will watch this program over and over and make positive changes in their daily eating habits. Imagine the billions of dollars that would be saved in disease prevention and the lives that would be saved!
Hooray for Mike Anderson
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Dave Smith
Program: Eating (37 comments)
As a student of health through eating for over 40 years, I am delighted to see someone take the initiative to get the recent facts and improved understanding in this subject directly to the public. Make no mistake, this material is directly opposed to powerful political and commercial interests in this country, but it's adoption by the public can profoundly change us and our country for the better. This is to say, if widely adopted, our individual health and health care system will improve, our personal and national finances will improve, our environment will improve, our weekly expenses for food will improve, and on and on. This effort alone could fix the national health debate by stopping and reversing the rapid growth of nearly all degenerative diseases. As Dr Colin Campbell says in his book, The China Study, "this simple fact is now beyond debate. It is proven as well as science is able to prove it." In gratitude for Dr Campbell's work, Cornell University has cancelled the course he taught in this subject, without even bothering to inform him, and even though demand for the course was very high. If you want to see a lot more about this, please see Mr Anderson's web site, www.ravediet,com There he posts many e-articles in this area. And his books cite many other references to support these ideas. I have read many of these referenced books and am now convinced of the truth in them. I have changed my diet to the RAVE diet and I know this works for me. Do yourself a favor - read these books and make the changes in your life. You will live longer and better and you won't need to look forward to a future of rotting in a bed somewhere at great expense and suffering to everyone. If you are worried about the few dollars for the books and/or DVD, go to your library and check them out. Trust me, there is no money or benefit in better eating for anyone but you. Unless, of course, you count the billions of animals that are mercilessly raised and slaughtered every day to make us ill.
KBDI Response:

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!

 

Bad nutritional advice for vegetarians
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Steve Billig
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Nutritional advice Mike Anderson provided during the pledge drive interview of the documentary Eating was so wrong as to endanger listeners’ health if they follow it. The incorrect information is about omega 3 fatty acids. It should be removed or corrected. An adequate amount of omega 3 fatty acids is required for good health. The incidence of omega 3 deficiencies among vegetarians, and especially vegans in the U.S. is considerable. The reason is that many vegetarians, including Mike Anderson, are poorly informed about good plant sources of omega 3 fats. The health consequences of deficiencies are serious. Among a number of incorrect statements by Anderson about omega 3 fatty acids, the most dangerous is the statement that greens and fruit are an adequate source of omega 3’s. The truth is that one would have to eat nine cups of broccoli or kale, or 24 cups of lettuce to get an adequate amount of omega 3 fats. If viewers ate the generally recommended number of servings of fruit and vegetables and relied on Anderson’s advice for sources of omega 3 fats, they would become unhealthy. (And Anderson’s statement that fruit is a good source of omega 3 is just preposterous. There is no fruit with significant amounts of omega 3 fats.) It is not difficult or complicated to get all the omega 3 fats one needs from a vegan diet, but one needs to know there to go. Mike Anderson does not know. Steve Billig Nutritionist Director, The Vegetarian Nutrition Center
Thanks
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Arthur Breymaier
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Thanks much for your expose last night on a meatless diet, big agriculture, and the meat industry. I moved here 8 years ago from the East and sometimes feel like I'm the only person in Arvada who has any awareness of these issues. It's great to know I'm not alone.------------Art
KBDI Response:

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!

 

 

Clifford
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Clifford the Big Red Dog (1 comment)
I really wish you wouldn't replace Clifford the Big Red Dog with programming for adults. My 2-year-old loves to watch Clifford, and it's really hard to explain to him when Clifford isn't on some mornings. Please don't mess with your kids' programming! Thanks.
Body Electric
Posted: January 25, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Body Electric (11 comments)
Will Body Electric be airing on KBDI again? And if so, when?
KBDI Response:

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

 

commercials
Posted: January 24, 2010 by greg wilson
I watch PBS because it is the one source of media that I believe is unfiltered and unpolluted by the greed and money that is the fatal disease of American politics and life. Except for the truly non-Independence Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stevenson Automotive Group and Colorado home builders, I enjoy and cherish much of the programing on KBDI, with the aforementioned corporate whores excepted. If I was not raising a child by myself and owed nearly a hundred grand in back support, I would donate all I could. Maybe someday, if we get child-support enforcement with Norway. But I will tell you that I will never donate as long as you so obviously allow commercials, even partially, to be shown on the DOC channel. It seems you always wait until the phone number is shown to cut it off. My next correspondence is sending a copy of this to the FCC. A PBS viewer long before you were on the air, and a Colorado resident since 1975..GWilson
In support of "EATING"
Posted: January 24, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
To all the detractors of the program... You will never know the benefits of the RAVE diet unless you try it. It's just that simple. Speaking strictly from a health POV, I am in my 6th month and have been amazed at the positive changes I've PERSONALLY experienced by substituting plant based protein in place of animal protein and avoiding refined foods. Thanks to both Mr. Anderson and KBDI.
In support of "Eating".
Posted: January 24, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I want to thank KBDI for airing "EATING" on your station. I have never been affected so personally by a television program...and nobody is more surprised by what I'm about to say than me: First of all, let me say that I grew up on a family farm raising Simmental cattle in eastern Montana. I viewed "EATING" the 1st week of August last year. At that time I was following the 'health care debate' knowing that at age 50 I had better do something to protect myself healthwise ...no matter how the legislation ended up playing out. I essentially quit eating meat last August 7th. I am amazed at the changes that this simple choice has made. I could actually see the initial bodily changes in the 1st 48 hrs. Since then I have lost about a pound per week. My circulation is better, I breath easier, a small lump that had deformed my index fingernails' growth for 12 years has disappeared. I don't NEED any external 'proof' of the RAVE diet...I have lived it for almost 6 month's now. I don't count calories. I don't go hungry. I just substitute plant foods for animal, it's just that simple. My only regret, not starting this much healthier way of eating earlier. You can bet my family certainly has been hearing about this from me too. Especially my son. PS. I've been on forums enough to know that many here will think that I am in some way affiliated with the author of the documentary. (and yes reading back over my comment it DOES sound a lot like a commercial). So for the record I will simply state the truth: The only relationship with Mr. Anderson or KBDI is that of a grateful viewer. KBDI gets my next PBS donation check...and my... Thanks.
"Detective Montalbano: August Flame"
Posted: January 24, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: International Mystery (6 comments)
Waht's the big secret about channel 12-2? This detective show was great, for my wife and me. The characters, the setting, the photography, and the story line was interesting. But we discovered all fot his by accident on evening. In fact, all the programming on 12-2 (DTV)holds some interest for me - the global news show. I notice the picture quality is a bit washed out, the sound wavers, but the worth of the news items are off the main stream, seemed less sanitized, and give a different perspective.
KBDI Response:

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.

 

Colorado Springs
Posted: January 24, 2010 by gary cray
I was hoping that one day reception would get better here in Colorado Springs but it appears that you have abandoned us even though you still show on our TV guide as UHF 32 all I have got in the last couple of weeks is nothing. If you are out of this market it would be nice if you let us know so we don't keep looking for you programming.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Sat am jan 24 could not find any children's programming
Posted: January 24, 2010 by cameron weise
Program: FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman (3 comments)
Sat am jan 24 could not find any children's programming We were looking for Fetch. Your website said it airs Sat mornings, but not children's programming was on 12.1, 12.2
KBDI Response:

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.

 

documentary concerning eating animal proteins
Posted: January 23, 2010 by Anita Reeve, DVM
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I just caught the tail-end of a documentary aired around 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2010. This program offered UNBELIEVABLE falsehoods relating to animal health and zoonotic diseases with NO documentation concerning where they got their material. You just told the general public that our domestic animals are responsible for all or most human diseases; that consumption of meat causes all our nutritionally related health issues (what about refined sugar?); and that our modern day farmer has been forced into animal husbandry which makes him unhappy. You have just done irrepairable damage to those farmers whose livelyhood is affected by such misinformation. I have an agricultural background and profession related to agricultural in which I deal with farmers on a daily basis and I will guarantee they choose their lifestyle due to the satisfaction of a rewarding lifestyle. I'm not sure which animal rights group you received this documentary from. I suggest you research your information before airing programs promoted by special interest groups. I would also suggest you contact the National Animal Disease Control Center and the American Veterinary Medical Association and have these organizations review the material you aired for its validity. You also need to distinguish the difference between true Animal Welfare organizations who are truly concerned with animal well being and assure proper and humane treatment of animals verses animal rights groups who are special interest groups with an emotional agenda. Sincerely, Anita L Reeve, D.V.M. Valley Veterinary Clinic 120 N. 2nd St. LaSalle, Colorado 80645 970-284-0975
KBDI Response:

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

 

Eating
Posted: January 23, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Can someone tell me Mike Andersons background.....what is his expertise or does he have one. I would like to see his qualifications to spout the "facts" he does in Eating. Where are KBDI's fact checkers?
KBDI Response:

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.

Eating
Posted: January 23, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
As a public television station I expect to see both sides of every issue. Your support of the show Eating without showing the alternative point of view is very disturbing to me. I am a family farmer in NE Colo we are not "factory farmers" and my family members are well known for all living well into their 80's-100's with meat. The diet this man is touting is not based in any science. This man is selling snake oil and it is very dangerous. please show the alternative point of view...if you don't you are not a reliable source of news. Please call Harvard....I understand that they are showing this to their students as a demonstration of the scary vegan fools that are out there. If you are the "radical" television you said you are during the pledge break then you are not the television station of reason and true fact checking. Have you actually checked any of Anderson's "facts"?
Painting with Paulson Series
Posted: January 23, 2010 by Buck Paulson
Program: Painting with Paulson (2 comments)
Thank you for having me on your TV Station. I love doing the shows and thrill to hear the audience responses. From "Wet" Santa Barbara, CA. THANKS Buck Paulson
Program broadcast January 20th just before Charlie Rose
Posted: January 22, 2010 by Gregory O'Connor
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
I stumbled into a wonderful program on industrial design you broadcasted last Wednesday. I don't find it on any schedule. Could you please tell me what it was titled any other information, especially when or where I might view the entire program? Thanks
Story idea
Posted: January 22, 2010 by Gina Thorne
Hello, I would like to propose a possible piece for your station to highlight. Prairie Playhouse is a small community theatre in Brighton and we are currently producing the favorite musical Annie. Prairie Playhouse is a young theatre, less than 2 years old. Brighton is undergoing a large urban renewal and Prairie Playhouse is an up and coming local theatre for children and adults. Believe it or not there is culture outside of the city of Denver and it would be great to see it highlighted. The upcoming production of Annie is a mixed cast of adults and children with a live orchestra, a first for Brighton, outside of high school performances. It features all local musicians. Another interesting sidenote is the young girl cast as Annie is the 4th cousin of Judy Garland. Her great grandmother and Judy Garland were 1st cousins on the Gumm side. Their fathers were brothers. We would love to see our little piece of the arts highlighted and bring some notice to the northeast Colorado communities that this theatre serves. Thank you in advance for your time, Gina Thorne Prairieplayhouse.com 303-594-9813
KBDI Response:

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

Trying to figure out what program I just watched
Posted: January 20, 2010 by Name Withheld
I just watched a show for about an hour that ended a little after 10 pm. It was all about design, and interviewed many designers for the most part about industrial design. I can't find on your site the name of it, so if you could back to me with what it was I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Adam Obendorf
knitting daily
Posted: January 20, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Knitting Daily (2 comments)
Please run all episodes of Knitting Daily, not repeat the same episode over and over. Knitting Daily has existed for some time now and there is quite a variety of episodes. Please continue Knitting Daily and please show every episode.
KBDI Response:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us.  Glad to hear that you enjoy KNITTING DAILY.  That series has a total of 4 seasons.  We have aired all 4 seasons at various times.  If/when they produce new shows we will be certain to add them into our schedule.  I do hope that answers your question.
Rwanda
Posted: January 20, 2010 by Grace Zirkelbach
I have a daughter who has just been stationed in Rwanda with the Peace Corps and a friend said you recently featured a program about Rwanda and the progress it is making since the genocide. Could you please let me know how I can find the show? Many, many thanks!
nice world news
Posted: January 19, 2010 by hui liu
Program: Newsweek South Asia (1 comment)
Dear editors: I enjoy a lot the would news from various stations over the world. It introduces diversity or different views about the current world, which I can not get these from the so-called main-stream TV channels. Thanks a lot for your efforts. hui
KBDI Response:

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!

 

Comment on 9/11 Press For Truth programme.
Posted: January 19, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
My husband and I wanted to emigrate to the USA until I got a copy of one of David Icke's books. The American government has far too much power, and the public allows it. What happened to "government by the people, for the people"? The USA is literally a police state already, and her citizens are mere slaves, to be imprisoned, lied to, cheated out of property, taxes, and murdered on the whim of those in power. Like sheep, they are being led to slaughter, and they don't resist! The IRS is a privately owned entity, ruthlessly taking more than is rightfully theirs, through a reign of terror, most of the land that people think they own, still belongs to the railroad company, area 51, the Kennedy assassination, so many lies, including 9/11, a beautiful reason to initiate the homeland security bill, and for every citizen to lose their legal rights for arrest, and an excuse to grab some control of the oil stocks???? What began as a country of freedom and opportunity for all, has become a prison of corruption, fear and deception for those within her borders. No thanks! We are safer outside of her borders....
Body Electric
Posted: January 18, 2010 by Charlene Parris
Program: Body Electric (11 comments)
I miss Body Electric! I worked out faithfully to this show for 7+ years. Some yoga a stretching is ok, but please lets get some more weight training.
KBDI Response:

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

Thanks for watching and supporting KBDI Channel 12.

 

THANK YOU
Posted: January 18, 2010 by Michael Lewis
I just improved my antenna and rescanned, I now have 12.1, 12.2 & 12.3 here in Pueblo! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Great job. Enjoyed watching world news last evening. Far better than the other popular PBS station here. Mike
KBDI Response:

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

 

Dr. Michael Beckwith - The Answer is You
Posted: January 17, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
I didn't get a chance to see this. I hope you'll repeat it.
Art used in the backgrounds
Posted: January 17, 2010 by amelia caruso
Hi, I was wondering how I would get my art used as one of the backgrounds used on your Advertising Panels in between shows to let the watcher when the advertised show will be playing. Any help would be greatly apprectiated Amelia Caruso www.ameliacaruso.com 970-219-3228 ameliacaruso@gmail.com
EastEnders on line
Posted: January 17, 2010 by Mary Kercher
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Any chance of streaming episodes of EastEnders on your web site? I sometimes miss the show and it would be great to catch it on line. Even if it were just available for a week or a few days, that would be great. Thanks.
KBDI Response:

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.

Haiti - News coverage
Posted: January 17, 2010 by Joni Goodwin
I appreciate your quality of news reporting and it has kept me informed about the world. The following comment is something I wonder about with all of the resources of people and the easy of image capturing that this service is not in place with either a emergency organization or the media and it's far reaching capabilties. It is great the media is there reporting on the disaster and helping with some connections with loved ones, but why is it there is nothing being done to record the people who are being buried in mass graves. With the digital photography available, it seems the faces (when appropriate) or an identifying mark of each person could be recorded and stored for review of the survivors when the immediate emergency has passed. Yes, it is necessary to take care of the basics and the circumstances are unbelievably difficult, but this effort would have a long-term effect of peace of mind for the survivors. We did see the same report over and over on the media why not divert some of the effort in this direction? Perhaps a suggestion to the powers to be or a discussion on one of your shows could raise awareness for this need. Joni
Blacking Up Hip Hop's Remix of Race
Posted: January 17, 2010 by Christine Bowdoin
Program: Blacking Up: Hip-Hop's Remix of Race and Identity (2 comments)
I'd like to know when it will be on again, and why I can't view it online. I'd also like to know why this program was not on prime time or at least a more resonable time the 12am or 4am. Thank you for your consideration, Christine
KBDI Response:

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. 

There Is A Bridge
Posted: January 16, 2010 by Devera Denker
Program: There is a Bridge (1 comment)
Did anyone catch the name of the artist in the film who painted a rendition of the patients' lives? This was a wonderful and positive view of alzheimer's patients and those who care for them!
KBDI Response:

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.

designorth
Posted: January 15, 2010 by Maureen Russell
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
So glad to see coverage on the press conference and the designorth warehouse district. I am looking forward to In Focus on Sunday. www.designorth.com www.rowlandbroughton.com
KBDI Response:

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

Access to Information on Colorado State Legislature
Posted: January 15, 2010 by Susie Nee
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Tonight's show was a great discussion of issues facing this year's legislature. For those who would like a non-partisan overview of what is going on during this session, how legislators vote, what is happening with individual bills, etc., there is a great website available: http://coloradocapitolwatch.com/
KBDI Response:

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

 

Love the Newsletter
Posted: January 15, 2010 by Bob Wells
The e-mailed Newsletter is wonderful. When it comes in, a sit down and program my Dish DVR to record the programs that look promising. Love it!
KBDI Response:

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

Other programming in Italian availble?
Posted: January 15, 2010 by Paul West
I was delighted to discover that some of the International Detective Series programs are broadcast in Italian. Are there other programs broadcast in Italian on any of the KBDI channels?
KBDI Response:

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

Does this PBS Offer Soundstage
Posted: January 15, 2010 by Name Withheld
Hello. I was wondering if this PBS offers Soundstage? I didn't notice it as a part of your line. If not, why? Thanks Tanya
H2A sheepherders
Posted: January 14, 2010 by Connie Theos
I think it is interesting that Rep. Dan Kegan never anwered Ms. Banks question regarding the need for Colorado legislation on rules that are already in place through the U.S. Department of Labor. As far as I understand this proposed legislation has no penalty phase attached to it, so if the Representative is concerned with approximatley 5% of sheep ranching producers who are alleged to not follow DOL rules, what will make them follow Colorado Law? I believe that what Mr. Raftopoulos said regarding communcation and working together to attempt overall compliance to DOL rules is much more efficient than passing more laws that will be a basic duplicate of what is already being done.
New Digital Viewer of Colo Spgs
Posted: January 14, 2010 by Frank Rakoczy
Program: Independent Thinking (6 comments)
I am very glad to finally get all 3 of your digital channels (over the air) on 31.3, 31.4, & 31.5. I been an interest viewer on your analog, chan 32 version of KBDI. I really like Friday night with "Colorado Inside-Out" and "Independent Thinking." Unlike RMPBS, I those programs help me keep up with what's happening in Colorado. I also like your diverse programming. I think I will like your "Documentary Channel." I got engrossed in the "Steinway Mansion" this morning. Great history. Three channels, and all in English (for the most part). Thanks.
KBDI Response:

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

 


 

Folk Music
Posted: January 14, 2010 by Alan Garten
Program: Austin City Limits (5 comments)
I have enjoyed many of the folk and pop music programs you've put on the air, including Austin City Limits, Lyrics & Legends, and Woodsongs. Recently, I've started listening to BBC - Radio Scotland and their folk music programs, many of which have a major focus on artists and music from North America. Radio Scotland is heavily involved in a wonderful music festival in Glasgow called Celtic Connections. Much of this has video programming through the internet, but is only available in the U.K. I wonder if this programming might be available to American broadcasters, including KBDI, for a reasonable value. The performing artists are an amazing array of American and international talent. I would encourage you to look into this possibility. Here's a link to their festival webpage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/celticconnections/2010/tvradio/ Thanks for your clear signal all the way to Fort Collins and for your courage to broadcast the unconventional content.
KBDI Response:

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

Program
Posted: January 12, 2010 by Gene Shiller
Does KBDI have plans to broadcast Human Spark? If so when? Gene Shiller Denver
KBDI Response:
We will not be airing the HUMAN SPARK series due to the way that PBS limits broadcast rights.  You might check with the other Denver PBS station to see if they’ll be airing it. 
Recent program last Thursday evening
Posted: January 11, 2010 by Rich Roberts
Program: Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown (1 comment)
I really enjoyed a program I watched last Thursday evening,January 7, on the life of Woody Brown, a surfer and glider pilot in California and Hawaii. I have searched shoppbs website but didn't find any reference to the program. Is this available anywhere on DVD for purchase? I would like to have a copy. Thanks
KBDI Response:

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!

Sno-Core 2000 1/29/2000 at Filmore Auditorium, Denver
Posted: January 10, 2010 by Beau Sage
I am seeking a copy of a concert recorded by PBS or an affiliate. The concert is System Of A Down at the Filmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado 29 Jan 2000. I know it was originally filmed by PBS, however I am not sure of the current copyright owner; as many of the youtube.com videos have the M2 logo in the corner. If at least somehow I can find who has a copy of this footage I would be super grateful. Thank You, Beau Sage
KBDI Response:

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

This Old House
Posted: January 10, 2010 by Vioctor Greco
Program: This Old House (1 comment)
Please help me identify the episode number for the 1/10/2010 This Hold House Programming: This Old House Monday, January 11 at 2:00 pm on Channel 12 / 12.1 America's favorite home improvement series, the Emmy Award-winning THIS OLD HOUSE, with host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and master carpenter Norm Abram. I am trying to get information about kitchen hardware used in the episode. Thank you Victor Greco
Thank You!
Posted: January 9, 2010 by Gina D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi
Program: Word Wars (2 comments)
I attempted to send the following message on 05.01.2010 shortly after program ended, but twice seemed to have trouble processing and doesn't appear to have gotten through; forgive me if this ends up being the third time you've received it. I don't care about my comments being posted online, but I did want to make sure you got the gratitude and kudos. ---I just wanted to thank you for reairing this show so quickly and in full. I don't know if it is a coincidence this time, but your station nonetheless, is always so responsive and respectful of its viewers and the creators of the programs you air. It is so very much appreciated and such a refreshing contrast to the viewer services department of our other PBS station.---
KBDI Response:

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

Improperly Formatted Link
Posted: January 9, 2010 by Gina D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi
Program: River of Renewal (1 comment)
I thought you'd like to know that the link from this page to the "series website" is not functioning. It is currently set to but should link to or in order to work. Thanks for the show...and the link!
KBDI Response:

Dear Ms. D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi,

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

pearl jam
Posted: January 9, 2010 by sandra dow
Program: Austin City Limits (5 comments)
Hi, oh, me gosh! I just saw that Pearl Jam will be on tonight!! I love, love that band and I thank you for airing it, never having seen them on TV before. They are phenomenal and my daughterr and granddaughter in NZ agree. I love the rest of this week's lineup. You have such in depth and varied programming. Please don't succumb to Corporate Network Control!Support Net Neutrality. I'd like to see you air the film made by Emergency, an Italian organization run by Gino Strada which treats for free war victims, esp. those injured by land mines. Thanks again and I will pledge again. Sandra Dow Centennial, CO
KBDI Response:

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.

Sting
Posted: January 8, 2010 by Autumn Hoffmann
Will Sting's Winter Night be shown again? Wonderful show and I want to tell others to watch.
Allen Tupper
Posted: January 7, 2010 by Bob Rhodes
I failed to see ether or the presentations of the Tupper piece. Is there another showing scheduled or any other way I can see it? Bob Rhodes
Wonderful show
Posted: January 7, 2010 by Bill Stevens
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
My wife and I love In Focus as we find the content both enjoyable and relevant. It is great to finally have a show that is concerned with the arts and humanities in Denver and along the Frontrange - leave it to KBDI and PBS to air this show. Unfortunately we have to Tivo the show as it airs too late on Sunday nights; I wonder if it will be better served in an earlier time slot.
Request
Posted: January 6, 2010 by Corbin Tobey-Davis
Dear PBS Programmer, As a viewer of your station, I am writing to request that you program an important documentary that has just been released, called The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands. Presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications, it is being distributed by NETA with an initial national PBS feed on February 27th, 2010. Another feed is planned for late April, 2010. The Insular Empire is important for a variety of reasons. It explores our nation's history as a colonial power – a history most Americans know nothing about. It tells the story of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the history behind the current controversial military buildup of these islands. The Guam buildup was covered in a December 11, 2009 special on NOW/PBS - but The Insular Empire goes beyond the buildup, exploring why and how these islands came to be American in the first place. Most importantly, The Insular Empire gives voice to a group of Pacific Islander Americans who for the past century have struggled to make their voices heard at a national level. They have powerful stories to tell, and our community needs to hear them. For more information about The Insular Empire, please visit www.theinsularempire.com. To watch the first five minutes of the film, please visit the NETA website: http://www.netaonline.org/5minutes.htm#INSUL. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to finding out when you plan to air The Insular Empire! Sincerely, Corbin Tobey-Davis
So many crafts,so little time
Posted: January 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Creative Living (1 comment)
This is a very informative program that shows many craft ideas, but just doesn't seem to be enough time to show all the crafts. It seems to rush through so many crafts--it could use more time. If not, break the segments down, would be more enjoyable. They could stand to update the 70s background.
Looking for the name of a featured music artist
Posted: January 6, 2010 by Name Withheld
Hello, I am in need of your help finding the name of a guitarist featured on one of your evening shows. I am sorry I don’t have the name of the show or the date it aired. I wrote his name down but, have apparently misplaced the piece of paper. I can however tell you a few things which may help to identify. The show aired during the last two weeks of December. The show (I believe, was a standard show which features different artists). The show was narrated by a guy, who at one point was shown playing a harmonica on stage along side the guitarist. The guy (guitarist) is a white guy about 50 years of age. He literally plays music on the whole guitar, meaning he taps and pounds on the wood as well as playing the strings with both hands and along their entire length. If you know his name, would you please let me know? If I can help by providing additional information (if I have it) please contact me and I will try to help. Thank you very much. Bob
KBDI Response:

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

Movie Short
Posted: January 4, 2010 by Lance Guetschow
Yesterday evening, 3 January 2010, either at 9:45 PM or 10:45 PM I watched a 15 minute movie entitled "Piranha". I believe it an Australian or Maori film. A young woman is escorted by a policeman to a new area, meets a boy in the police car, they become friends, release goldfish into a pond and the woman is then later arrested. Last shot of her is in prison yard, sitting down on a bench, back against a building. She receives a envelope in the mail with a picture of a goldfish looking sad and misses her. The end line is this based on a true event. I'm looking for more information on this very intrigueing short, what was the true event, the cast involved. . . .. If you can help this would be great. I live in Elgin, Illinois and if I remember correctly, the short was after "Internation Mystery was over, Channel 26.4 here. Respectfully,
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo
Posted: January 3, 2010 by Laura Dalton
Program: In The Footsteps of Marco Polo (3 comments)
I was able to catch just the last of this program this morning at 5:15 am. Is this set to air again this month? Can i buy this dvd from PBS?. thanking you in advance for your answer. Laura
Sound of the Soul
Posted: January 3, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: Sound of the Soul (1 comment)
Totally awesome...just blown away by this sacted music from Fez...where to purchase the DVD...what great programming...then the As we Forgive totally awesome in a different way...I was hooked. Aurora
Wood working
Posted: January 3, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: New Yankee Workshop, The (2 comments)
I enjoy the New Yankee Workshop and have for years and I believe that the Woodsmith Show would be a great addition to your lineup. Thanks
Eastenders
Posted: January 3, 2010 by Joe Whitehead
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Just wanted to say that a while back I called KBDI and asked about why they stopped showing Eastenders every night. They told me it was because they only were given two shows a week from BBC. I called BBC1 in London to ask them why this was and they told me that they don't limit old Eastenders shows to us here in the US,so what is up with that ? I also asked them about when they would release more of there boxed sets of Eastenders to the BBC America Store and they weren't sure about that. BBC America Store has been out of stock of Eastenders for a while now but they did sell past seasons boxed sets before.
KBDI Response:

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.

Rumi Returns
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Hazel Krantz
Program: Rumi Returning (1 comment)
How do I obtain the DVD of Rumi Returns? Please e-mail reply
for my daughter to get in fetches program
Posted: January 2, 2010 by nurcia pena
Program: FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman (3 comments)
i just wanted to now how to get there and how much money is it for my daughter to get in the program so her age is 8yearsold she begs me all day to get in the program and she loves it so much sincerly,nurcia pena boston mass fanuelst. 85 fanuel apt 244 send mail whenever you want
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Larry Maese
Program: In The Footsteps of Marco Polo (3 comments)
I agree this is must see show and you can watch repeat showings @ 01:00 am and 04:30 am this Sunday 03 Jan 2010. I know it's a bit early but you can record it ... you won't be sorry trust me.
Another great doc program!
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: RIP: A Remix Manifesto (1 comment)
Watching this show presently...AWESOME! A must-see for anybody needing English or legal class essays or projects. I'd spend the money to buy this show! Kudos to all invlved in this one!
Eastender
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Larry Maese
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Synopses of older Eastenders current calendar date as of 03 Jan 2010, is Tuesday 22 April 2003 which as Joan stated can be found on www.walford.net. Thanks … Joan for the information of walford.net as I miss last week viewing of the show. Larry
KBDI Response:

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

Awe inspiring
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Name Withheld
Program: In The Footsteps of Marco Polo (3 comments)
For anyone who has ever dreamed of travel, this is a must-see film. The photography is truly awe-inspiring. These guys literally walked their talk - and we're all richer for the journey.
Idea for Program?
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Donna Ralph
Hello- Maybe someday you could run a program on free-ranging and feral cats' impacts on wildlife, particularly birds? Thank you for your good work. Donna Ralph www.ellicottwildlife.com
Suggestion for Program
Posted: January 2, 2010 by Donna Ralph
Hello- Maybe someday you could run a program on free-ranging and feral cats' impacts on wildlife, particularly birds? Thank you for your good work. Donna Ralph www.ellicottwildlife.com
Eastenders
Posted: December 30, 2009 by Joe Whitehead
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
Your Web Site is great ! I was just wondering if you could add in one more thing, It would be great to me and a whole lot of others if you would show each week the past shows Of Eastenders that you air on Sundays for those that might of missed Sundays shows.This way we could just go to your Web Site and watch what we missed. Please think about it...Thank you for your time Joe Whitehead
Fund raising
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Myron Smith
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I am just curious, you seem to have run Mike Anderson and his Eating video a number of times and I am very interested to know exactly how much public response there has been to that particular program when compared with all of your other fund raising programs. Personally, I was very impressed with it and ended up making a contribution. Regards, Myron Smith
Please keep alternative programming
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Democracy Now! (2 comments)
Our household proudly supports KBDI due to its alternative programming, i.e. Democracy Now, Grit TV, 911: Truth, 911: Blueprint for Truth, etc, etc. Please continue to air this must-see programming. Thank you!
Scientific evidence out weighs sheep following puppets
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Zak Mozo
If you cannot see the overwhelming evidence presented in this program that proves to me that we have been lied to by our own government, than you either have not paid attention or you are unable to think for yourself. You also probably still believe that Oswald shot JFK or Bobby was killed by a lone gunman. THANK YOU KBDI for airing these important documentaries!
The Insular Empire
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Vanessa Warheit
I am looking for an email contact for the person in charge of programming for KBDI. I have produced a documentary called The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands (funded in part by Pacific Islanders in Communications/CPB). It will be distributed via NETA's national PBS feed starting on Feb. 27, and I would like to send your station a program announcement via email. Please advise where I may send it. Thank you. Sincerely, Vanessa Warheit Director/Producer www.theinsularempire.com theinsularempire.blogspot.com join The Insular Empire on Facebook
Healing Cancer from the Inside OUt
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Kay Linder
Program: Healing Cancer From Inside Out (3 comments)
I wish to thank you for airing "Healing Cancer from the Inside Out" by Mike Anderson in early December. This was an excellent program that I do hope you will continue to air on your station. It was filled with amazing and vital information that needs to reach the public. I am so greatly impressed that your station had the confidence to put this information out there for the public to contemplate and hopefully to help them make better informed choices for their loved ones as well as for themselves. Please let me know when it will be broadcast in the future so that I can write a letter to the editor of the Coloradoan (the Newspaper in Fort Collins)to inform the readers to take the time to watch the presentation. Again, I would like to thank you for airing this important piece and say that I am incredibly impressed with your station. Sincerely, Kay L. Linder
remarks by (whats her face liberal commentator Gelt-Barnes?)
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Name Withheld
I was going to send you some funds and had it already in the envelope, stamped and ready to go. Then I heard this Gelt-Barnes say her straight to the heart attack comments about the power of the Catholic Church in one of her verbal verbiges. Well I am not sending the funds. She can contribute out of her funds to you to replace what I am not going to send to you because of her comments. My call, my money, and the only way I can fight back against such attacks. I will not support that attack with my funds. If I gave you money then I support what is broadcast and her comments. Thank you
Loved the first show
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Nicole Garcia
Program: OUTSpoken (3 comments)
I am very happy to see Outspoken back on the air. I love the new format. I was sorry that there wasn't a program on the 27th. Is this going to be a once a month program? Eden did a wonderful job recruiting fantastic guests. It was great to see the mayor of Denver on the program. Matt is a great writer, I am glad he is also involved in this program. I am looking forward to the next production - a little more advertising might help so more people are aware that OutSpoken is back!!!
Incomplete Airing of Program
Posted: December 29, 2009 by Gina D'Agostino-Quattrociocchi
Program: Word Wars (2 comments)
I don't know how much control you have over this, but thought you should know, in case you don't already, that both times this program has run it was cut short. I don't know whether it filled the allotted time slot or not, or if the program length listed is correct or not, but I do know from watching both times that the content abruptly ended with no end credits or resolution to the story, and a completely different program started anew after the break; the first time I thought it was just a fluke, but it happened just the same way the second time around. I hope you'll look into this and run the show in it's entirely some time! Thank you for your consideration and for running programs that always leave us wanting to know more of the story...
thank you for encouraging 9-11 truth
Posted: December 28, 2009 by Rob Nugen
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
keep up the good work. PS: a plane did not hit the Pentagon. See http://www.citizeninvestigationteam.com/ for first-person interviews with eyewitnesses.
Congratulations on the 1st year!
Posted: December 28, 2009 by Sean Bryant
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
Congratulations! We love the show, but it seems we missed a few, are they online here at KBDI.org? We are glad you will be back for he new year too. More please. Sean
Stargazer Program
Posted: December 28, 2009 by Tom Martynow
When is the Stargazer program on?
Cook's Country TV recipes
Posted: December 27, 2009 by Ron Walter
Program: Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen (4 comments)
All you have to do is uncheck the box for the trial magazine subscription and you won't get it. Then all the recipes are right there on the website. That doesn't sound like much trouble to me.
KBDI Response:

Dear Ron,
Thanks for the tip!
Joan
KBDI Staff

Cook's Country TV
Posted: December 27, 2009 by Ron Walter
Program: Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen (4 comments)
All you have to do is uncheck the box for the trial magazine subscription and you won't get it. Then all the recipes are right there on the website. That doesn't sound like much trouble to me.
SUPERSIZE SANTOS
Posted: December 27, 2009 by Maria Lopez
PRESS RELEASE Maria Lopez - SUPERSIZE SANTOS - January 1-31, 2010 - 772 Santa Fe Dr. - Denver, CO Opening Receptions: Friday, January 1st, 2010, 6-10PM, Friday, January 15th, 5 to 9 PM Chicano Humanities and Arts Council Galleries 774 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 303-571-0440 HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM Friday 12 - 10 PM & Saturday 12 - 4 PM -- Maria Lopez is a professional visual artist and a Pueblo, Colorado native. Her range is wide and paints incredibly colorful-- representationally abstract paintings, landscapes on-location, and figure drawing. She earned a Master’s degree in Painting from Boston University. She previously worked for The Museum of Modern Art in New York City in the Office of the Chief-Curator-at-Large. For several years, her works have been gifted to celebrities such as: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Matt Lauer, Carlos Mencia, Dane Cook and others. Her artwork and photos of her with celebs, can be seen on her website: www.lopezme.com She has shown her work nationally and internationally. She is a former student of famed Denver artist: Tony Ortega. Her paintings, drawings and photographs are currently in The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s Permanent Collection. This up-and-coming artist was recently a Featured Artist in the 2009 Colorado State Fair at the Cultural Heritage Center Exhibit, and at Pueblo’s Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. Her 8-foot tall Santos will be on display at CHAC all this month.
Poor spelling
Posted: December 25, 2009 by Name Withheld
To whom it may concern: INDEPENDENCE is not spelled Indepedence and SATELLITE is not spelled Satelite/I am not impressed....!Can you please hire people who can spell? Sincerely yours,Michel Vallee PS: Even though I dislike Jon Caldara and his cohorts,I would be very angry if I were him to see the name of my group misspelled.
KBDI Response:

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

Woodsmith Show
Posted: December 25, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: New Yankee Workshop, The (2 comments)
Hi: Really enjoy the New Yankee Workshop and have for years. Since Norm is retiring, I believe that the Woodsmith Show would be a great addition to your lineup. They do a great job on the show just as Norm did for years. Thanks
Schedule
Posted: December 24, 2009 by Doug Hargrove
Your email says Sting is on at 8:00 tonight (12/24) but COMCAST says it's the Nutcracker.... Who knows which end is up??????????????????????????????
converter box
Posted: December 22, 2009 by chris corso
Dear kbdi. I HAVE THE CONVERTER BOX AND THE ANTENNA. STOP PLYING AROUND WITH THE CONTROLS YOU ALL HAD PLENTY OF TIME DOING IT. YOU HAD 3 MONTHS OF PLAYING WITH THE CONTROLS. ITS ALL PLUGED IN. I PLUGED IT IN RIGHT SO STOP SCROWING AROUND WITH THE CONTROLS.
thank you and repeat 9/11/2001 investigation
Posted: December 21, 2009 by Larry Dixon
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
Thank you for airing difficult and controversial subjects. Could you plaese show again the invesigation on the world trade center bombings. I was only able to watch a small portion of the show. Also my wife loves your news coverage.
A young man 17 yrs. of age needed his mother to pick him up.
Posted: December 21, 2009 by Katrina Lobato-Vialpando
I am looking for a young man that was in the news last year about this time. His name is Gabriel Lobato he is 17 yrs.old. I barely got a glimpse of the picture that was in the news when I changed the channel,and couldnt find it again. I dont know if it was my son or not. I have had a brain injury and csn't think real well all the time. I did not leave him there but am looking for him. My address is now in Farmington New Mexico, I did live in Pueblo at the time. Could you please let me know if it was your station.Thank-Yoy Katrina Lobato-Vialpando 720 Tamarack Farmington New Mexico 87401
recipes
Posted: December 21, 2009 by David Tyner
Program: Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen (4 comments)
It sucks that you don't have Cooks Country recipes available online. You have to go to their website and be harassed into signing up for their magazine in order to get the recipes.
Found you on Outspoken
Posted: December 21, 2009 by Alyson Moss
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
We found this show because of Outspoken. Is this new too? Never saw it before but we are glad to find it now. We are big theater fans. Are the past shows on this website too?
Welcome Back
Posted: December 21, 2009 by Alyson Moss
Program: OUTSpoken (3 comments)
Glad to have the program back. You began by asking if we want/need this show. The answer is YES! Great group of "diverse" and "inclusive" voices. (thanks Antia)
I would like to know if there is a shedule for Dr. D.
Posted: December 21, 2009 by June M. Steely
When is Dr. Danial Amen going to be on any new shows? Thanks, June Steely
EastEnders
Posted: December 20, 2009 by Joy Chichester
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I'm devastated that BBC has removed the synopses of older EastEnders episodes, the ones we're watching now in Denver. I really depended on those summaries for episode titles, clarification of jargon, and feelings of the characters. I save all program details in my diary, on my computer, so I can always go back, search by names, keywords, and remember what I've seen. I live alone, and enjoy my involvement with fictional drama. Please let us know if BBC ever reposts their old summaries, as they indicate they might do. I have dial-up Internet access, and can't watch videos or YouTube online. I hope tonight's return to EastEnders at KBDI continues the story line we were watching before your hiatus.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Looking forward to seeing the new show
Posted: December 20, 2009 by Stephen Montez
Program: OUTSpoken (3 comments)
Congrats on the new show. I can't wait to see the new show. Stephen
Hinajose
Posted: December 20, 2009 by Redshirt Dakota
Hinajose, stop conflating illegal aliens and law abiding immigrants. Yes, there some people whom are anti-immigrant; however, your calculated propaganda harms legal immingrants. Your intentional conduct harms legal immigrants, immigrants whom happen to be Hispanic and specificall Hispanics whom ar citizens. You are despicable.
Marke Hancock's "Born Again."
Posted: December 19, 2009 by Marilyn Pasekoff
Program: Born Again (1 comment)
This is mandatory viewing! This wonderful documentary traces the evolution of a born and bred evangelical breaking with a religion that saturated every pore of this woman's being. It takes us on her solo journey, often a very lonely and tortuous one, away from her home environment, into a greater world, and into a discovery of her true spirit, determined to claim her own autonomy. While piecing together where she came from and where she travels to, you get to celebrate her hard-won triumphs with her. A MUST SEE!!!
The Snow Queen is great fun
Posted: December 19, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Snow Queen; The (1 comment)
The Snow Queen, which aired on 12/18/2009, is wacky, oh-so Russian, and entertaining for the entire family. I hope KBDI-12 will air it again soon.
9/11 Truth Program
Posted: December 18, 2009 by Jason Grabert
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
I would like to thank you for your program regarding the attacks of 9/11. It is essential that the truth come out. The evidence is overwhelming that these buildings were brought down with explosives. I just wanted to say that it is wonderful that your station is reporting something worthwhile. Once again, thank you. Blessings
Replay
Posted: December 18, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Hello. I missed the Dec 9th broadcast and would like to know how I can be alerted to when it will replay next? Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Awesome show!
Posted: December 17, 2009 by Kevin Bowlus
Program: Strictly Global (3 comments)
This is a great show! I love the fact that it's not just America and the UK, but all over the world. I've found some new favorite bands thanks to SG! It reminds me of the old TeleTunes show on channel 12 that came on late at night.
Thank you so much for airing this!
Posted: December 16, 2009 by Jon Vermouth
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
I have done more than enough research into 9/11 over the past 4 years to know for certain it was a false flag it makes me feel sick. The fact that there isn't any video footage of a plane hitting the Pentagon (and the stand-down orders given by Cheney), plus the fact that no plane crash is visible at Shanksville should be enough for most people. Then, toss in building 7, the put options never investigated, pres, and vice president testifying together, not under oath, behind closed doors- and supposedly cocaine snorting/ drinking, strip-club attending "devout Muslims expecting to enter heaven" and you've got a story with zero credibility. Not to mention the person originally chosen to lead the bogus investigation was Henry Kissinger- Give me a break! 9/11 Was an inside job- KBDI deserves so much credit for airing an opposing viewpoint (even if it isn't right, which I have finally concluded it is after much heartbreak).. Thanks KBDI, I will always appreciate what you have done to help fix our very canibalized country. Perhaps the next documentary you air could be "Dark Secrets Inside Bohemian Grove?" That's an eye-opener.
Can't receive PBS channel anymore
Posted: December 16, 2009 by Jan Fox
Hi and Happy Holidays! I LOVE PBS and am so upset that I no longer find your channel since the tv conversion. Any suggestion? Thanks Jan
Program Breaks on channel 12-2
Posted: December 15, 2009 by Michael Robertson
Program: Doc Talk (1 comment)
Why does channel 12-2 Denver air the same exact commercials on every program. They always show the clips on Jewish dating and the clip about being a coroner. The also always show that same clip on academy moments...it gets old...every program break is the same old thing...we get sick of it and dont even want to watch the doc channel because of it. Displeased in Denver
KBDI Response:

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.

Missing East Enders
Posted: December 14, 2009 by Don Derrick
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I wish they would put Eastenders back on 5 days a week. I miss it. As I grew up in London and watched this show daily!! I LOVE IT!!!!! It's hard to watch it here, being 5 years behind. When I go to London, which is quite regularly I get all confused....LOL.....Hurry up and put it back on!!!!!!!!
KBDI Response:

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.

 

Celtic Woman
Posted: December 14, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart (4 comments)
The recently aired program from the Celtic Woman waqs Saturday evening, and because Christmas parties are abound now, I was wondering if it will be re-aired, during the week? Thanks, Linda
Michael Bernard Beckwith - THANK YOU!
Posted: December 14, 2009 by Denise Svetich
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Thank you so much for putting Michael Bernard Beckwith on the air in the Denver area! I happened to catch it by "chance" (ha ha) on Saturday! I hope that you air it more often. Michael and his wife make an awesome team with a powerful message. Thank you!
KBDI Response:

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

DISH Network
Posted: December 13, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: International Mystery (6 comments)
I want to see international mystery on Dish Network two. Please join me and call and complain! The only chance we have of getting Dish Network to add this programming is if they hear from enough of their customers.
KBDI Response:

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

EastEnders
Posted: December 13, 2009 by Dorothy Hannon
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I have just checked the telly programme guide to set up to record tonights episodes of my favourite show, EastEnders, and lo and behold they were not there. Fancy that. You said EastEnders would be back on the 13th Dec. KBDI you tell pork pies. Shame on you!
EastEnders
Posted: December 12, 2009 by Cathy Ferrere
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
I am very disappointed that the two week hiatus has become three weeks with your current schedule showing EastEnders return on December 20 instead of tomorrow December 13 as promised by your scroll during the last two episodes. Why isn't EastEnders part of your pledge drive?
Infomercials
Posted: December 9, 2009 by Ezra Watland
Program: Brain Fitness: Frontiers (2 comments)
To Whom it May Concern: I'm sorry to be critical, but I feel compelled to let you know that I really dislike the infomercials that you have shown during this current pledge drive. They are worse than typical infomercials for ShamWow's, OxyClean or silly products like that. They are pushing psuedo-science and unsubstantiated medical claims that are dangerous and misleading. I'm sure there are plenty of people who are unhappy with certain mental and physical deteriorations that come with aging and these too-good-to-be-true cure-alls will undoubtedly encourage some people to rely on their suggestions rather than relying on their doctors' advice. These programs are beneath the otherwise stellar level of programing on public television and I would encourage you to find something -anything- else to fill time during your next pledge drive. Sincerely, Ezra Watland
Eating
Posted: December 8, 2009 by Mike Anderson
Program: Eating (37 comments)
This is in response to Rex Peterson's comment: It always amuses me to see someone writing a review of a film when only part of it has been viewed. This is borne out by the fact that Dr. Campbell does not appear in Eating for even one second, yet all the reviewer can do is rant about him. What does Dr. Campbell and Kellog's have to do with this film? Only he knows. We interview other doctors, including Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from the Cleveland Clinic. I think the reviewer's rabid bias has gotten the best of him. In fact, the film shows how cardiovascular disease - the nation's biggest killer - can be totally reversed with the RAVE Diet. Not only cardiovascular disease, but diabetes, autoimmune diseases and virtually all of our other chronic diseases, including cancers. The arguments are based on fact, not some sales pitch and facts are the basis for this program.
Thank You
Posted: December 8, 2009 by Donna Aazura
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Thank You KBDI for making Michael Beckwith's program available for us in Denver.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Civil Rights in Colorado - show
Posted: December 8, 2009 by Brian Felker
Years ago, I saw a program (I believe on your station) that documented the Civil Rights Movement in Denver... or Colorado(?) There were interviews with Black leaders and White business leaders who came alongside the Civil Rights cause. Do you know the name of the program and if it can be purchased? Thank you for your time. Brian Felker, LCSW Cherry Creek Schools School Social Worker
reverse heart disease
Posted: December 8, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Reversing Heart Disease and Stroke Naturally (1 comment)
Excellent program, right on. Gary Null does it again. Keep the good programs comming.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Thanks for sharing the program "Brain Fitness: Frontiers" in such an excellent way
Posted: December 8, 2009 by Steffen (Metro Denver)
Program: Brain Fitness: Frontiers (2 comments)
I caught part of the program "Brain Fitness: Frontiers" early on Tuesday 12/08/2009 and was so intrigued that I pursued the KBDI web page for more information and numerous additional program air times. I am sharing the opportunities with my family and friends. I am so grateful for KBDI in their informative programming and the excellent web site providing access to information to share with others. Thanks for such excellence for my family and friends. It is fund raising time, and I appreciate the need to provide the support for such excellent programming. Our best wishes to the whole KBDI staff and viewer community. We wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful new year.
Eating
Posted: December 7, 2009 by Rex Peterson
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I surfed onto KBDI 12 to see what "Special Programming" meant: I was appalled to see that you were airing a one sided, opiniated, slandering production masquerading as facts. I get really disgusted by bad science. I suspected you did not post the contents on the satellite channel info because you were embarassed. Then, I went to your webpage and learned that you have aired it before and will do so again. Maybe someday, I will be able to watch a little more of it since a few of your viewers seem to be great admirers of "Eating". There was sufficient information in the comments for me to research the basis for this program. Many of Dr. Campbells recommendations for diet have been prescribed and published and then further studied. Many of the further studies have demonstrated that any conclusion you prefer can be generated from how you design a study and evaluate the data. In this case, it seems that Dr. Campbell's personal values may have directed his conclusions. Similarly, many vegan supporters core agruments can be traced back to the sales pitches made by Post, General Foods and Kellog's in trying to replace bacon and eggs with cold cereal. What do you propose to balance this fundraiser?
A Discovery
Posted: December 7, 2009 by Weikel Beth
Program: Allen True's West (2 comments)
Seeing this wonderful production at the DAM last month caused me to make another special trip to Denver from Colorado Springs just to take in most of the sites for this exhibit. Although I've seen his work sporadically, I didn't know anything about the artist, his life as a local resident, or the development of his style. You've given us a treasure.
KBDI Response:

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

Canadian Health Care Misrepresentation
Posted: December 7, 2009 by Diane Lucas, MD
Program: Independent Thinking (6 comments)
Congratulations KBDI! you have now stooped to the level of trash radio, saving me the money I had considered sending in for support. I can get this kind of garbage on the radio for free anytime! John Caldara, in his latest foray into health care policy, did a show in which he clamed to have traveled to Canada, the only evidence of which was two film clips with improperly treated Canadian women. There were no film clips of the thousands of uninsured Americans being treated in animal stalls in a barn in Appalachia by an American nonprofit which was formed to treat the poorest people in third world countries. This show was quite remarkable in that it compared the worst of the Canadian health care system with the best of the American system. One out of every 5 Colorado adults and one out of every 8 Colorado children has no access to health care except through an expensive emergency room, yet no mention was made of that fact! 100% of Canadians are covered, even if they do have to wait in line, triaged according to severity, for underfunded services. Certainly, the Canadian system is not perfect, as it is underfunded, but more than 90% of Canadians want to keep it, and I've yet to find a single Canadian who would trade it for our system. Here the majority, even of Republicans, want major change. The Canadians spend half of what we do and have better health outcomes than we do. Of course, none of that was mentioned on the show! The guests referred to Canadians who died for lack of health care. Really? How many of them? We are the only developed country in which people die for lack of access to health care, 45,000 of them annually. But the guests and Mr. Caldara are apparently unaware of that. They also referred to people spending their savings and selling their homes to get health care in Canada. Really? But there was no mention of the 700,000 bankruptcies in this country every year due to medical bills, or the large number of Americans who become homeless every year due to illness. Mr. Caldara was fortunate enough to get an MRI the next day when he needed one. I wonder how long he would have waited if he had been one of the 47,000,000 Americans without health isurance? Until he died, probably... Ms. Gorman made note of the Canadians with money who come here to purchase treatment. Exactly what the wealthy do here, I would point out. Mr. Caldara wined about the Canadian woman who lost her job because of an untreated back problem. It sounds as if she was treated quite unfairly by the system. But was there any mention of the hundreds of thousands in the US who lose their work because of untreated medical problems under our system? Ms. Gorman mentioned the disaster that is the Massachusetts system. That's true. An insurance mandate in which the government bankrupts itself subsidizing the purchase of for profit insurance. How stupid is that! Mr. Laugesen kept referring to the medical tourism industry which brings Canadians here for treatment because of waiting lines in Canada. Is he not aware that close to a million Americans each year engage in medical tourism to Mexico, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapur and a host of other countries for everything from dental care to heart surgery, because their own country does not consider health care a human right? Health care as a human right was stipulated by the United Nations sixty years ago. Apparently we are the only "developed" country unwilling to recognize that. Mr. Laugesen mentioned a gorilla in Rocky Mountain Zoo who received a free CAT scan and ear surgery because of the abundance of medical care available here. "Apes in the US get better care" than some people in Canada, he stated. True, unfortunately. Did he forget to mention the human child who went deaf recently from untreated ear infections here in Denver, or did he just not know about her? I do contest the guests characterization of the waiting times in Canada. Testimony at the recent Congressional hearings on health care disputes the widely publicized extensive wait times in Canada. Canada does have a shortage of MRI and CAT scanners. Our waiting times for most other procedures are longer here than in Canada. I just waited 11-1/2 months to see a specialist in Denver, and I routinely wait 4 months to see another specialist. And I am insured and a physician! Ms. Gorman contests that only in a for profit system of health care is there an incentive to hold prices down. Really? Then why haven't we seen anything but double digit price inflation in our for profit system? The fact is that health insurance costs in Colorado have risen three times the rate of wage growth in the last few years, and she should know that. And so, Mr. Caldara concluded by trying to twist the arms of his guests until they would concede that "Obamacare sets us on the road to Canadian type care." Really, Mr. Caldara? The Canadian system couldn't be much further from Obamacare, but for people who don't bother to take the time to find out, "government health care is government health care", even though the public option as currently proposed won't even cover 2% of the population. Isn't it really time to stop the fifty year old arguments and misinformation and tell it like it is? Information at www.pnhp.org and www.healthcareforallcolorado.org. Shame on you, KBDI for letting this level of misinformation broadcast on PBS!
ballot issues
Posted: December 7, 2009 by Mark Cameron
Raj, You seemed to express some dismay over how "easy" it is to get an issue on the ballot, in Colorado, I assume. You seemed to be referencing the cannabis (marijuana is a derisive term coined by the famous bigot, William Randolph Hearst, another "great" journalist) issue, so, you get today's Sieg Heil! award. Congratulations, Raj.
"the answer is You"
Posted: December 7, 2009 by carolyn rios
why are you not showing the beautiful spiritual show in colorado, a very progressive element lives there, actually many spiritual leaders come from colorado it is so special. Whe It showed in Los Angeles the phone lines were busy the entire time with new pledges. Please air the wonderful show soon. carolyn rios
KBDI Response:

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

Fundraising
Posted: December 7, 2009 by Ron Mitchell
Hello, I wish you could run your regular programming 52 weekends a year. When you keep "some" programs during fundraising, it says to me that the other programs are not as important. When I buy a product or service, such as cable tv, electricity, or a car....the provider does NOT refuse my use for three weekends in a row, several times a year! Why can't you do like NPR and keep the regular programming with five minutes an hour for fundraising? I would donate every year and much more $$$ if you could keep regular programming "52" weekends a year! Or just have one weekend a month or one day a week for fundraising? Thanks, Ron Mitchell
health
Posted: December 7, 2009 by diego vermilye
Program: Gary Null: Power Foods (2 comments)
Yea- How long before all this info will be not only free but taught in our public schools.!! Sounds like a great healthcare plan. Whats good for the children is good for you and good for me. it profits the most. so wont a few people give
KBDI Response:

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

censorship?
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Michael Neumann
what happened to the comment I submitted yesterday in response to the incredibly biased, un-informed opinions your panelists were spouting on the global warming hysteria? The inconvenient truth is that the climate of planet Earth has been changing since Day 1 and will continue to change until the last day despite anything man does or does not do. I'll bet my last carbon tax credit that none of them, or any so called "journalists" every took a college level geology class, or chemistry, or physics, or microclimatology, or geomorphology (except maybe the token utility coop rep). Talk about the halt leading the blind...And where's the media outrage over the falsification, manipulation and suppression of data by the UN IPPC's puppet University of East Anglia that doesn't support their GW theories?? If it were data SUPPORTING this fraudulent witch hunt, the mainstream media would be apoplectic with righteous indignation by now. Why do reporters and journalists allow themselves to be lead to slaughter like so many sheep? How about doing some real investigation and reporting on things like the Petition Project, that 32,000 some SCIENTISTS in the US have signed, stating that the debate over global warming hasn't even begun, let alone be over. The double standards and duplicity of the mainstream media is truly frightening. Its a sad day when facts, and good science are meaningless in the face of political agendas.
cindyfox1@mac.com
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
If it moves kill it, if it doesn't chop it down ! It"s the American way and if we are ever going to stop this insanity we will have to become a kinder more gentle people. I used to be a meat eater and can remember how I thought I couldn't live without it. It's a spiritual point of view to do no harm and to see the earth as part of that intention. We can shift this unconsciousness by staying very focused on the love we feel for all living creatures.
Eating
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Wojciech Mis
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Program about eating animal foods got me thinking about my eating habits. Mostly I do agree with it. Elephants eat no meat and live longer lives than cheetahs, that don't eat vegetables. Somehow I cannot stop thinking about Eskimos. They do not have vegetable gardens and feed mostly on fish and they survived thousands of years. Same with American Indians where "hunters-gatherers" survived longer that those who depended on farming only. I think that eating animal food is OK as long as it is extra flavoring to vegetarian food. The problem is that modern humans replaced vegetarian food with animal food and use fruit and vegetables only as a decoration for the plate.
Michael Beckwith You are the Answer!
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Lisa Vasquez
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Hello! Why aren't you showing Michael Beckwith You are the Answer in Colorado?!!!! WHY NOT?!! I can't find it anywhere...it's supposed to be today. You have to be progressive and on the top of new thought if you want to stay relevant! Get with it. Something like this should be shown all over the place.
The Answer is You
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Lisa Bahr
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Please air this new program by Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith!
Misinformation
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Frank Kramer
Program: Gary Null: Food Mood Body Connection (3 comments)
As a Channel 12 fan and Gary Null fan, please inform Gary that the idea that cell phones can pop popcorn or fry eggs is not true; it was a hoax that was perpetrated by the company selling Bluetooth head gear. Cell phones are certainly dangerous and Mr. Null would not want to loose creditability by claiming something that is false because it will taint his advise in other areas.
Eating
Posted: December 6, 2009 by Jeanne Needham
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I don't think I have ever seen a program with so many untruths and half truths presented. Is KBDI in some kind of money making scam with the Rave Diet people? I have been a vegetarian and don't work for the meat industry and was really offended by the program. Airing this program, because of the inaccuracies and false statements, diminishes the quality of KBDI and I am now suspicious about your motivations and judgment. I don't think I can recommend KBDI to any of the parents I work with because of the strange choices. Interesting that the editorial staff may edit for inappropriateness or fairness but the programming staff apparantly does not have the same requirement.
WOW
Posted: December 5, 2009 by College student
Program: NHK Programming (5 comments)
I’m emailing my psychology teacher about this program. Putting intuition with taught behavior patterns is fascinating.
Renaming KBDI
Posted: December 5, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Dr. Wayne Dyer: Excuses Begone (2 comments)
The Info-mercial Station. I just tuned into KBDI to find that for the second straight weekend "regular" programming is once again preempted by a telethon. Actually, I suppose this is regular programming for KBDI. All sarcasm aside, I did some rough calculations and found that KBDI has over double the airtime devoted to fund raising than ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. That does not include the time spent running sponsored programs for people hawking their books. "Doctor" Wayne Dyer is currently spewing balloon juice. It's time to give up the "public television" charade. Either change the name or switch to a regular, for profit television station format. You'll be able to cut the commercial time in half. Can't wait to see if this gets posted. Sincerely, Herb
New cooking show for your station
Posted: December 5, 2009 by Peter Tucker
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello , I'm Peter " Papa Tuck " from Cooking With Papa Tuck's Cooking Show. I'm Author of three books working on two more right now and Producer of Cooking With Papa Tuck's Cooking Show. I'm pooling people together and we are donating monies to Food Pantries in the USA,. And thats what My cooking show is all about . It also teaches FAMILY COOKING . I have 22 episodes on Peg Media for stations to download and run all set for public acsess . Please run them . They can be3 seen at PegMedia.org and downloaded from that site . My site is http://papabooks.net We are filming from Marthas Vineyard in Ma. Thanks , Papa Tuck
Michael Bernard Beckwith
Posted: December 5, 2009 by Rev Marilyn Lewis
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Will you be airing Michael Bernard Beckwith's "The Answer Is You" in Colorado? He is extremely popular in this area....as well loved (maybe more) as Wayne Dyer. They teach similar ideas. I know you'll have a large viewing audience for anything Beckwith does. Please let me know when he will be scheduled. I will be effective in helping promote this valuable program to my congregation and to other churches in the Denver Metro area.
Lies from Independent Thinking "Examining Canada’s Single Heath Care System"
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Jerry Suits
Program: Independent Thinking (6 comments)
Only an naive person would believe the lies these three people are telling. The right wingers interviewed selected Canadians to tell their story. Here is a scientific way to handle this situation. Randomly select people rather than only selecting 2 or 3 people out of millions of Canadians. For every story they dug up in Canada, I can tell you 10 stories here in the USA. A woman in Loveland, CO (USA) was diagnosed with cancer. She was told that her health insurance was dropped. Even though she was a red neck woman who always voted Republican-- she was angry. She said of the American health system (and ring-wing politicians): "Lies, lies, lies, ... there all a bunch of lies." She died of cancer an angry woman about a month later. There are thousands of examples of people denied health care. Some people are denied health care because health providers will not take their particular health insurance. What about all of the people who have gone bankrupt trying to pay their insurance bills and medical bills? People are watching 3 biased persons on TV-- they never talk about the health bills that people who get MRIs here and incur a bill they can never pay. If these 3 people on this show are getting paid by the health industry, then I can understand why the spread lies. Radio 850 KOA is a right-wing station. They like to distort and amplify the truth. Sincerely, Jerry
art by jerry de la cruz
Posted: December 4, 2009 by andy mendoza
what a disgrace to our race, show a latino artist with some talent please!
Colorado Inside Out
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Joe Wilcox
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
For years, I have valued Colorado InsideOut for its cadid, balanced discussion of Colarado issues. Tonight, I turned it off because there was a lame review of the Afghasnistan surge. Whatthehell is this topic doing on this program? We have Colorado issues, for sure, but you guys are chasing easy headlines instead.
Colorado Inside Out
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Joe Wilcox
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
For years, I have valued Colorado InsideOut for its cadid, balanced discussion of Colarado issues. Tonight, I turned it off because there was a lame review of the Afghasnistan surge. Whatthehell is this topic doing on this program? We have Colorado issues, for sure, but you guys are chasing easy headlines instead.
idiocy on GW
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Michael Neumann
Program: Global Warming: Solutions (1 comment)
Betsy Marston and the other "believers" are the ones who don't get it- GW theories are not about science!!! They are about social engineering!!! How many of your guests have ever taken a high school or college level geology courses?? I'm guessing zero. The climate on this planet has been changing since Day one and will continue until the last day, despite anything man might or can do. So we will risk destroying the economy of the globe without having ANY discernible effect on the climatic system on this planet. These people are worse than idiots -they are dangerous!!! its a sad day when facts and reason are irrelevant, and the start of a slide into oblivion.
paw952@gmail.com
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Pat Wolff
I wish you would run the Sherlock Holmes episodes starring Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. The DVDs are for sale on the PBS website, but I can't afford them. I really would love to see Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes again. Thank you.
preferred programming
Posted: December 4, 2009 by richard thomas
I support your new invistigative reporting news show. We need. My favorite news programs are BBC and Amy Goodman. Can you bring back Margaret Richards in her old time slot?
Northern Exposure fans!!! (Plus more0
Posted: December 4, 2009 by Judith Wonstolen
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I've never been to the KBDI blog before posting a request to air Michael Beckwith's PBS special, so decided to peruse down the comments, and have been so thrilled to see all the viewers who wrote in about Northern Exposure-describing it with such heart and eloquence! I have a very wide circle of friends and collegues, and yet have never known anyone else who watched the show! From back in the early 90's, till when I discovered it replaying on KBDI (alas, only to lose it for long periods during the digital conversion!) it was my supper companion most nights, and I never knew so many others feel so fondly about it! (Nor, did I know you can actually go to the the town it was filmed in!)So, like everyone esle, I'll miss it terribly, but at least, now, I know, I'm not the only one : ) I also got quite attached to the Ken Burns series on the Nat'l Parks (and am filled now with a burning desire to see them!) I appreciate getting to watch Democracy Now, and last year it was the Pete Seager documentary that got my pledge dollars rolling...
Between the Folds
Posted: December 3, 2009 by trudi Eldridge
Will you be showing the movie "Between the Folds" anytime? If so, when? Thanks, Trudi
Michaal Beckwith PBS special
Posted: December 3, 2009 by Judith Wonstolen
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
I am hoping that the station I support will air the upcoming PBS special by Michael Beckwith. He packs the house in Denver whenever he comes to speak, so I am not alone!
Northen Exposure
Posted: December 3, 2009 by Rebecca Cave
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I am very disappointed and very upset that you took Northern Exposure off the air. That was the only reason that I turned on KBDI. PUT IT BACK ON!!!! That is the only good program on your station and frankly I always looked forward to watching it.
KBDI Response:

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.

 

Michael Beckwith "The Answer is You"
Posted: December 3, 2009 by LYNDA MOCHAN
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
I am unable to locate the airing date and time for this program. Can you please tell me when it will air. Thank you.
The Answer is You - Program
Posted: December 3, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
I don't see this program on your schedule, and would very much like to. Can you add it? http://www.the-answer-is-you.com/stationfinder.html Thank you.
(800) pledge number
Posted: December 3, 2009 by Howard Norvelle, Jr
Program: War of the Worlds Live, The (2 comments)
I called the 1-800-690-kdbi number, and was asked to hang up, and call some 702-xxx-xxxx number, as the 800 number had been placed on a 'national'listing. How rude. I wanted to know if monthly payments could be arranged to pay off the $79.00 for the War of the Worlds Live DVD Howard Norvelle, Jr
WOTW
Posted: December 3, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: War of the Worlds Live, The (2 comments)
All I can say is WOW! This is really far out and very entertaining. Way cool for 1978.. The year I was born!
KBDI Response:

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!

 

Eating
Posted: December 2, 2009 by Marshall Vanderburg
Program: 5th Annual "A Night of Stars" Concert, The (2 comments)
I was quite disappointed when I tuned into what seemed from the program description might be an interesting and informative examination of diet and its effect on health and life; instead to find a program seriously slanted to a point of view not based in science (though purporting to) using spurious examples to illustrate an already arrived at conclusion. I strongly believe in the role diet (and exercise) has in health. But, outright curing cancer and other unfortunate illnesses? Sure, for a few. Try enough times and anything will seemingly work for some lucky folks from diet, to exercise, to taking pills, to praying to deity, to believing in aliens or bowing to a spaghetti monster. This was a very heavy handed propaganda piece not worthy of Channel 12.
STOP YELLING
Posted: December 2, 2009 by Mandell Winter Jr
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
STOP YELLING! I have been watching a segment of Ken Burns' series on the National Parks (unfortunately nowhere close to the quality of his prior works). When the break to the beg-a-thon was made the VOLUME SHOT THROUGH THE ROOF. THE BEG-A-THON VOLUME IS AT LEAST DOUBLE THAT OF THE SHOW. I gave enough to KBDI not long ago to get the whole Northern Exposure set and was rewarded with a cancellation of the series. You can be POSITIVE I will not donate another cent if the beg-a-thon breaks don't cease assaulting me.
EastEnders Pre-emptions
Posted: December 2, 2009 by Scott XXx
Program: EastEnders (26 comments)
If you're like most of us who enjoy EastEnders and aren't really happy about two weeks of no episodes (even though the station needs to raise money and it's not that big of a deal), come commiserate with the rest of us on the KBDI EastEnders discussion board. We like to discuss lots of things British/English and especially relating to EastEnders. We get off topic here and there. (Sometimes we even talk about Denver weather) (We like to talk about London too) To post (which I encourage you to do), you have to join up with FaceBook....easy, fast and free. But you can still view our board without joining FaceBook, but please do join and post, we really want to talk about the show with everyone who enjoys it. Cheers! (NO I DON'T WORK FOR KBDI, LOL!) Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=94052220926&topic=11393
KBDI Response:

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

Scott the Piano Guy
Posted: December 2, 2009 by Name Withheld
Will KBDI by carrying Scott the Piano Guy? This series is great for those of us trying to learn to play piano!
charlie rose
Posted: December 2, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
For many various reasons, I find that I rarely watch Channel 12 anymore. There seems to be little consistency and predictability to your programming. Why no Charlie Rose last night? In fact, I can't believe that after what, 3 years of "Northern Exposure" reruns you can't come up with something better for the prime 7PM time slot. Why not put on the Charlie Rose show every night at 7PM from the day before if you can't run the 10PM show sooner? I rarely watch Ch 12 since you took off "Motor Week" and "Great Cars" on Tuesday nights and Peter Boyle left "Inside Out". Then you were off of the air in Ft. Collins for what seemed like a year or so due to the digital thing. In spite of this, I pledged $150 to you last weekend because I think we need KBDI. But...I'm having more and more trouble justifying it when I look at some of your programming decisions over the last few years.
Eating and other programs like it...AWESOME!
Posted: December 1, 2009 by Tracy Knapp
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I was blown away when i started watching KBDI earlier this year (2009) to see the brave programming. My jaw dropped and I looked at my roomate and said can you believe someone is actually broadcasting the truth for once! Was actualy a little scared for your stations safety because of the big corporations out there that does not want these things told. I applaude your courage,your dedication to informing the public...your fellow man of these dangers. Smoking is becoming a thing of the past..now maybe the foods we eat,the way the are grown,processed,ect,will stop making us fat,siker and giving us diseases...maybe. Again...thank you a million thanks :)
KBDI Response:

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!

"Disapearing Neighborhood" Program?
Posted: December 1, 2009 by Name Withheld
Not sure of the program title but it was about these old nice neighborhoods that are slowly dissapearing,for various reasons, somewhere back east? Do you have an Oct-Nov schedual? It was on a Sunday, Early Nov I thnk. Thanks
comment on "eating"
Posted: December 1, 2009 by michelle ingram
Program: Eating (37 comments)
I thought it was wonderful.It is an amazing view on mans destruction,and lack of respect for everything that surrounds him. Thank You KBDI for such wonderful programing.
KBDI Response:
Dear Michelle,

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

Thank you for watching and supporting Channel 12!

 

Respect for our country
Posted: December 1, 2009 by Ron Nelson
Program: By the Dawn's Early Light: Chris Jackson's Journey to Islam (1 comment)
Everyone who lives or visits The USA should stand for the American Anthem just as if we were to visit another county. This is a Christian nation built on the word of God. My Grandparents went through Ellis Island, LIKE ALL SHOULD. When my grandmother would speak on the old county language my grandfather would say, We are are Americans now WE speak what they speak,(ENGLISH) and we conform, abide buy American standards if not WE All SHOULD GO HOME, for if we do not abide by these standards We TAKE AWAY FROM THIS COUNTRY! If we wish to go by the standards of where WE CAME, WE SHOULD GO BACK THERE.
Colorado Inside out
Posted: November 30, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Wow!!1 Im a 23 year old denver native and i just finished watching the 1959 episode entitled Time Travel. It sure was interesting to hear the comments made abou tthe highway systems and the closing comment about the denver broncos was brilliant. Talk tv has come a long way. I noticed that woman werent respected like they are today. Mister Silverman was a riot but it was harsh. Im not complaining, it was a great history lesson for everyone. Thank you How can i purchase this episode Intership? thank you edit if you post.
The Answer is You
Posted: November 30, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
We would love to see this program by Michael Beckwith. Many PBS stations across the country are airing it right now. Thank you!
Wow, but not entirely unexpected
Posted: November 30, 2009 by Tim Conway
Program: Eating (37 comments)
With all the good stuff on PBS, it's always a punch in the stomach to tune over there and see a pure single-sided propoganda piece like this. It's amazing to me that a group who communicates for a living would not see the absurdity of putting this simplistic PETA preschool blather on the public airwaves. Is programming really so hard to come by? I've seen several times this "Gary Null" infomercial, and was questioning the station, but now maybe I understand - They really believe this stuff, with a religious unshakable faith. That's the only way I could see such programming getting past the BS filter - it's not recognized as such. The "Gary Null" pitches made me reluctant to pledge (Is Gary really Robert Donner? I think "Exidor" from "Mork and Mindy" still lives in Boulder.), and the continuous mailings and phone calls asking for more made me regret what I'd already sent. Egregious blather like "Eating" moves me a notch further, from non-support to writing my Congressman in opposition to further taxpayer support for PBS, checked only by the knowledge that many other PBS stations hold themselves to a higher standard. Substance of my objection: I concede that we as a nation eat too much meat - and I make my living in the red meat industry. However, that reasonable message is not the program's aim. "Eating" wasn't about eating. It's just an opinion piece, presented as science, and represenging exceptions as the rule, in the furtherance of a semi-religious "belief" system.
Are you Airing the Michael Beckwith Program
Posted: November 30, 2009 by Michelle Richards
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Hi, I hope that you are airing "The Answer is You", a program by Micheal Beckwith. If not, could you try to acquire it, this individual is a true visionary and in alignment with the highest of PBS' values. Please email me the times and dates. I can only find the schedule for other cities. Thank you, Michelle
As we like lemmings go...
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Linda Nelson
Program: Eating (37 comments)
Some very prominent people and politicians are doing their best to lead others to follow an unsustainable meat diet. They are able to help themselves and their children prosper from huge taxpayer-funded farm subsidies for growing cattle and grain to feed farm animals that we eat. Such actions constitute a serious moral issue. Driving people into unhealthy practices for profit while knowing that is what is happening is one of the worst things anyone can do. Like the alcohol and tobacco industries, livestock products are glorified, touted as healthy and chic, throwing people into an addicted, defensive frenzy in order to sustain profits. Like lemmings, they blindly follow the lead and are totally joyful about their path. There is a way to turn this around, though. The moral alternative would be to give farmers who grow grain for animals subsidies to only grow crops for human consumption. And farmers who raise livestock that feed on those crops could take up growing crops to attack human hunger. Do-gooders who travel to other countries distributing information on how to raise meat and clear the forests for grazing need to bring seeds instead of livestock to the poor. The act of advocating destruction of wellness will fly in the face of all future generations, and they will remember the US when it does. It is NOT cute and acceptable to let influential people continue destroying the earth and our health. Al Gore needs to come out in the open IMMEDIATELY about his flagrant omission of the greatest contributor to global warming - livestock - and about his industry's documented contribution to disease. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker because I know the effects of tobacco and alcohol on the body are devastating. All along, I thought there was something fundamentally wrong with what Al Gore was saying about global warming. Asking us to save drops of water, turn off lights, etc. is good, but he "missed" the log in his eye, which makes me suspicious of his motives and intelligence. Missing the main cause of global warming is only his first omission. While the cattle on his family farm emit methane that sticks around warming the earth 23 times more than CO2, Gore ignored it. And why is that? Let us all stop and think how we are being lemmings and take up the job of turning all this around. I hope this program "Eating" is aired all over the US over and over and over.
Commercials
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Frank Downes
Program: Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart (4 comments)
I just shut off Celtic Women. To many of your commercials. Just play the damn concert!
Eating - Such Propiganda
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
This has got to be one of the most one sided propaganda programs that I almost feel PETA forced this on PBS. The documentary focuses on "Factory Farming" which i can understand, but there is enough plant life that is also genetically altered to cause just as much GI and health issues. Also your body can survive on good proteins (animal based) and good fats, it cannot survive on carbohydrates and fats. Remember your body in composed of proteins. This whole documentary is based on processed foods and is not subjective to that. A healthy diet balanced with good lean proteins (top sirloin, fish, chicken, turkey) fibrous veggies and fibrous grains with a good exercise regiment will lead to a very healthy lifestyle. This is of course your GI tract breaks down and digests food properly. This whole documentary was again a one sided propaganda joke and PBS should have had another program that was of the opposite viewpoint.
KBDI Response:

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

Re Eating misleading and fear-mongering...
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Mike Anderson
Program: Eating (37 comments)

I always wonder about any critical comment where the individual is afraid to associate their name with their comments. Is it perhaps the comments are not well founded? In this case it seems to be. For example, the individual's comment: There were many statments and accusations that had no facts or validity to back them up. Such as, "eating meat makes men less virile". In fact, the association between an animal-based diet and impotence is well-grounded in scientific research. Clogged plumbing means reduced blood flow and in the case of erectile dysfunction, it's to the penis - which results in impotence. There are literally thousands of scientific articles proving that animal products clog arteries. This has been well established since the 1950's. Currently, doctors consider impotence to be a very good predictor of heart disease. Here is just a small sampling of studies and articles which specifically examine the relationship between a bad diet and impotence: British Medical Journal, 291:34, 19852. National Cholesterol Education Program, Pub. # 91-2732:11, 19913; New England Journal of Medicine, 328:1213, 19934; New England Medical Journal, 307:652, 1982, Clinical Nephrology 27:71, 1987; Gazzaruso C, Solerte SB, Pujia A, Coppola A, Vezzoli M, Salvucci F, Valenti C, Giustina A, Garzaniti A. Erectile dysfunction as a predictor of cardiovascular events and death in diabetic patients with angiographically proven asymptomatic coronary artery disease: a potential protective role for statins and 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008 May 27;51(21):2040-4; Ma RC, So WY, Yang X, Yu LW, Kong AP, Ko GT, Chow CC, Cockram CS, Chan JC, Tong PC. Erectile dysfunction predicts coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008 May 27;51(21):2045-50; Kloner RA. Erectile dysfunction: the new harbinger for major adverse cardiac events in the diabetic patient. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008 May 27;51(21):2051-2; Edelson, Ed. "Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble." Washingtonpost.com, May 19, 2008; "Five Tips for Staying Sexually Active." Urology Times, October 1, 2007: pSS10; McDougall, John. "Eat Yourself Impotent." http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2008nl/may/fav5.htm; Erectile dysfunction and the cardiovascular patient: endothelial dysfunction is the common denominator, Solomon H, Han JW, Jackson G., Heart 2003;89:251-254; Erectile dysfunction as an early indicator of systemic oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction, Billups KL, Edina MN, Kaiser D, et al., J Urol 2003;169:323. Eating is one of the best documented films you will ever see as there are well respected sources of information for virtually every sentence in the film. We have a short list of references on our web site here: http://www.ravediet.com/refs.htm Hundreds of other references can be found in the RAVE Diet & Lifestyle book, which you can purchase from KBDI.

EDITOR'S NOTE:  In the spirit of full disclosure, the above message was written by Mike Anderson, the director and spokesperson in Eating.

 

Eating
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Michael Langfield
Program: Eating (37 comments)
The show "eating" was certainly an eye opener for me. Sure, I quickly saw the one sidedness of the program and the extreme views taken by the program (I think even the most simple minded individuals could sort through the exaggerations) and its presentation of some "facts". Such as global warming in general of which I do not believe has any science behind it. However, the show was awesome and I became a member of KBDI because they had the backbone to play the program. Sure, instead of becoming a member I could have Googled the books and videos (and paid a little bit less) but this program would have never been exposed to my eyes without the benefit of KBDI-- so I joined. I too was disgusted by what I saw on the program-- but I needed to see it. The staggering percentages of use of our corn and grains to feed the cattle that we eat is horrifying; All while we have starving people around the world. Prior to this exposure, I would look at Asian meat markets with images of dogs and other exotic animals cramped in filthy cages-- to eat!-- and think: wow "those people" are disgusting to eat those "kinds" of animals or to "treat" animals like that. Wow, I was truly hippocritical-- look at what we are doing to feed our meat craze... All I can say to KBDI is KUDOS for showing the program "eating". I have been a vegetarian since I saw the program and plan to never eat meat again and will continue to be a member of KBDI for showing such programs in the future.
KBDI Response:


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

Eating show misleading and fear-mongering
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Eating (37 comments)
We oft-times watch programs on KBDI, but after just a few minutes of watching "Eating" we were insulted and offended. There were many statments and accusations that had no facts or validity to back them up. Such as, "eating meat makes men less virile". Has anyone checked out the birth rate of Amish families, where meat is a main staple of thier diet? What about early frontier families? As a vegetarian myself, I find it particularly displeasing to see the practice of fear-based motivation to accomplish an end. Surely such an important issue should be based in fact and reality, otherwise, it is relegated by most to the radical fringe.
Regarding A Paticular Program
Posted: November 29, 2009 by Ryan White
What was the deal with the program you aired on the documentary channel this AM with the grandiose misinformation against marijuana? I was horrified at the misinformed and ignorant bias the show had. I hope you only aired it (at the particular time slot when most are sleeping [except those of us who partake in mind altering substances and know better than to believe such nonsense]) to appease the conservatives who bitch and moan that public TV is liberally biased. Please don't air such vitriol again as I'm sure I'll already not be able to sleep as a result of being subjected to such propagandizing, inaccurate filth. If you haven't a legitimate excuse then shame on you! Keep it up and I'll have get my facts from Fox News - because at least they have stupid blonde bimbo's to look at.
Unstuck program
Posted: November 28, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Unstuck with Dr. James Gordon (1 comment)
Hello KBDI, I notice that you'll be airing the program Unstuck with Dr. James Gordon on Nov. 30 at 11 pm. Would you consider posting this program in your "Watch Online/video on demand" section of your Web site? I don't have cable TV but am really interested in watching this program. I'm sure many other people would also be interested in watching this. If it will be available for viewing on your Web site, please let me know when it might be there. Thanks for your time and consideration! Judy Wilson
New Fly Fisher is a keeper
Posted: November 28, 2009 by D Furusho
Program: New FlyFisher (1 comment)
I love this program. Talks about local fishing areas. Very informative. Hope you keep it around
See ya later Northern Exposure
Posted: November 28, 2009 by Suzanne Satchwill
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I've always enjoyed a Northern Exposure episode when I see it's on (did dvr a bunch of my favs during the marathon) so it'll be a bummer day to come when I can't get it so easily. Do have 2 seasons, so there'll be some NEx to watch. Also get to see Rob Morrow on Numb3rs =) but I sure did love him as Joel & everyone else too!
I really love Strictly Global and Afghan Report
Posted: November 28, 2009 by Frank Sanders
Program: Strictly Global (3 comments)
I think KBDI's programming selection is excellent. In particular, I love Strictly Global-- and I guess I'm a fan of its regular host, Dawn Reed. I also think Afghan Report is terrific. I never miss either of these programs; I always set my DVR to record them each week. I do wish that KBDI would make its schedule for 12.3 (MHzNetwork Worldview) available in the TV Guide listings that my DTVPal DVR processes....it's something of a nuisance to have to go on-line every time I want to check the programming, and it's more difficult to enter a recording schedule when I have to do it by date and time instead of just clicking on the programs' respective names. The 12.3 programming schedule used to show up on TV Guide, but it stopped appearing there in June...I'm guessing that TV Guide charges a lot of money to carry a channel's listings and KBDI can't afford it?
KBDI Response:

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.

 

 

I cant wait!!
Posted: November 28, 2009 by CJ Jennings
Program: Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart (4 comments)
I saw them at Red Rocks this past summer and it was the most amazing show I've ever seen. I cant wait to see to see them again!!
Colorado Inside Out: Time Travel 1959
Posted: November 27, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
What a wonderful program! I'm writing this Friday evening and the program just ended. I'm sorry it's over and very sorry we tuned in late, but what we saw was great. This program was just a SCREAM! VERY clever! VERY well done! Thanks so much to everyone who participated and produced it -- oh, this was just the best! We enjoyed it tremendously!
Thanks for airing Northern Exposure for so long
Posted: November 27, 2009 by Heather R
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
Sorry to see the unfriendly complaints from those who are unhappy that it is ending. You all should look into renting it from Netflix. Thanks to KBDI for all of your fine programming.
KBDI Response:
Dear Heather,
Thanks for your kind words and suggestion. We appreciate your support.
Joan
KBDI Staff
For the Rights of All Jim Crow in Alaska
Posted: November 25, 2009 by Brenda Dukart
Program: For The Rights Of All: Ending Jim Crow In Alaska (1 comment)
I hope you air this again. I missed the first airing and long to see this movie! Thank you, Brenda
International Mystery
Posted: November 25, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: International Mystery (6 comments)
Why not show International Mystery on Channel 12 (not 12.3) so people with DishNetwork can watch too. I have watched Tatort and Maigret for years when a friend taped them from a San Mateo PBS station and sent them on to me. Now he can no longer do it and I am lost without International Mystery!
Dr. Michael Beckwith
Posted: November 24, 2009 by Sue Larson
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
Hi! I'm wondering when we might look forward to seeing his new PBS show in Denver?? Thanks! You guys do a fantastic job! I love Wayne Dyer, Dr. Northrup and Gary Null, etc. Anxious to see Rev. Dr. Beckwith as well!
Please Return My Donation
Posted: November 24, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (2 comments)
I am in shock that you aired "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home "Roasts of Veal and Lamb". Even meat eaters have (some) morals and would never eat a baby cow - that is in such poor taste, vile and morally reprehensible to encourage people to eat babies!!!! Baby boy cows (VEAL) are a byproduct of the dairy industry. Cows naturally must be pregnant to produce milk which is intended for their babies upon birth. So humans steal the cow's breast milk from that baby and EAT the baby - What the?????? Those baby boy cows never see the light of day nor can they turn around in their pen. They are intentionally deprived of a nutritious diet so that they become anemic and their flesh is tender b/c humans like tender baby meat apparently. THIS IS SICK and PBS should not be supporting this industry. Veal and dairy farming has consistently been exposed for cruelty. This farm in this video was recently shut down by as a result of this video. "The abuse of these infant calves is merciless". http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2009/10/veal_investigation_103009.html I want my donation back and I will never give again. Who is making your programming decisions over there? They should be fired. Mary Ann Ex Channel 12 viewer
KBDI Response:

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.

show
Posted: November 24, 2009 by Ted lemen
Weren't you running "Allo Allo" for awhile lately?
northern exposure
Posted: November 23, 2009 by Casey Birdsall
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I am REALLY upset trhat you are dropping this series, I will NOT watch anything more on your station period!!!!!!!
KBDI Response:

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.

Does the No Exp series you sell have the original music?
Posted: November 23, 2009 by Jim Moore
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
NE is my favorite show of all time!!! I used to live in the Pacific NW and even made a trip (passing through)"Cicely" Roslyn, WA. I stopped in the Brick and Ruth Anne's store. I still use my NE coffee mug. I've watched the show live, then on A&E which I recorded every episode on VHS. I then purchased and/or received as gifts the NE DVDs. However as you know and was mentioned earlier, the original music is not on those DVDs due to expensive copyright issues. The original music really does add to the overall experience. Do the DVDs that KBDI are selling for $275 include the original music or are they the same as the DVDs I have already purchased? If they do have the original music, it would be easier/cheaper to buy/pledge those than try and record... Especially if you won't be airing this amazing series anymore. I do understand programming changes and I feel lucky it has been on this long. Thanks.
KBDI Response:

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

 

Dr Zein Obagi
Posted: November 23, 2009 by patty summers
Program: Dr. Zein Obagi: Fight Aging, Fight Hard (1 comment)
Can't wait to see this show. My dermatologist considers Dr Obagi and his products to be the best anywhere. As a user of his products, they are second to none. So glad he is going to be on PBS. thank you.
KBDI Response:

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!


 

The Answer Is You
Posted: November 23, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer is You (15 comments)
When will this special, with Michael Bernard Beckwith, being airing in Denver?
Roy O. Black and White night
Posted: November 22, 2009 by donna johnson
Would like to purchase the package that was available for $90.
KBDI Response:

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.

 

Programing
Posted: November 22, 2009 by J Bitjutskih
I would like to request to know if your station aired three to four months ago (?) a prograom about doctors in the says 1930 to 1940's, the contents of the program included the birth of the AMA, herbal medicine back then, a doctor who cured a number of people back then with herbs, wrote a book with a title of , i don't know some therapy, AMA did not want it released,.the program also said something about western doctors do not like to admit their mistakes because of ego and the money they get from pharmasutical companies and the AMA, are only a few things I remember at the time. Thank you, please reply if you have any info, I would love to watch it again and share with family and friends.
Charlie Rose Programming
Posted: November 22, 2009 by Joan Sheforgen
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
Why is Charlie Rose no longer shown on Monday at 1pm? I also did see him on most of last week's programming; and I see that he will only be on once this week. What about the future? This program provides great mental stimultion and information and is very important in my life. I realize that the show is on later in the evening but that is just to late for me; and besides, as I meantioned, the stimulation is not something I want my brain to be doing when I am trying to relax to be able to sleep. I wish that the program would be on 5 days a week at 1pm as it has been in the past. Sincerely, Joan Sheforgen jojozanc@yahoo.com
KBDI Response:

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.

 

David Kopell and Craig Silverman
Posted: November 20, 2009 by mark slosky
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Jon Stewart last week had a hillarious segment where he had to watch an entire hour of Sean Hannity where durring the program it was so depressing about how President Obama was destroying the country, Stewarts teddy bear hung himself! This is how it feels tonight watching the incredible distortions and exagerations spewing from Kopell and Silverman! It has seriously made me question weather I can continue to watch Colorado Inside Out after being a devoted fan for over 20 years! Their attacks on the President concerning everything from the mamogram controversial reccomendations being tied to President Obama's hopes for health care reform, terrorist trials in New York, statistacal discrepencies concerning the stimulus package, would make one think that President Obama is going to be responsible for every conceivable ill these two can make up! These issues are more complicated then there inane analogies and are way over the top and ludicrously biased. Patrcia Calhoun sits there like deer stuck in the headlights. Where has all of the balance gone on this program. Its turned into 30 minutes of Obama bashing with no alternative opinion expressed to challenge these two pundits who enjoy the sound of their own bias so much!! I might as well tune into Fox News!
British Comedy
Posted: November 20, 2009 by Robin Davis
I watched a British Comedy Series on PBS years ago called "Murder Most Horrid" with Dawn French, and now I can't find it anywhere. I wanted to request it be aired please! Thanks
A final goodbye to Northern Exposure (or is it)
Posted: November 19, 2009 by Jeff Weinberg
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
Both my wife and I wanted to thank KBDI for letting us enjoy television at its finest Monday through Thursday evenings at 7. It's gotten so we schedule our evenings around the cast and characters of Cicely, Alaska. Like other legendary shows such as M*A*S*H and Picket Fences, the writing was always thoughtful and consistently good, as was the acting. When we realized that the end was near for these airings, I went on my own personal quest for Northern Exposure episodes and finally achieved my goal. Now we look forward to starting our own family tradition at 7 PM and continue our visits to Alaska. Good television never grows old. Thank you again KBDI for bringing Northern Exposure into our home. Now, how about doing for Picket Fences what you did for Northern Exposure?
KBDI Response:

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.

 

northern exposure
Posted: November 19, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
i would be happy to have N.E. go on forever. What will you replace it with? I would suggest MASH or a Bob Newhart show. The only other shows I watch are Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. Otherwise, I do not watch TV. M. Schilling
KBDI Response:

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.

Iraqi Securtiy Transistion
Posted: November 18, 2009 by Bruce Baker
Program: Studio 12 (7 comments)
Tamara- This show was total propaganda. I am very disappointed. The only foreign attacks on Iraq in the last 50 years have been organize and perpetrated by the United States. The Iraqi Army is being used to enslave the Iraqi people, not to defend Iraq against foreign aggressors. Your inuendo that Iran or Syria could be an external threat to Iraq is complete misrepresentation of the history of the last 50 years. Iraq was ALWAYS, until our invasion in 2003, been the aggressor in all conflicts between Iraq and her neighbors. The US purpose in Iraq is to have pliable, American-puppet government in control. The US has little care about people of Iraq. Ronald Reagan HELPED Saddam Hussein as he began an unprovoled war with Iran, used banned poison gas weapons, exerted totalitarian rule and commited human rights atrocities. The US did not have a problem with Iraq and Hussein until Hussein thought US Ambassador April Glasby gave him the OK to invade Kuwait. COL Rice had a job similar to the USSR army when they subdued Hugary in 1956. The Soviet "neutalized" resistors and implaced a Soviet-puppet government in power. There were enough translators like Mr Kurdi to aid the Soviets in the enslavement of Hungary. Your show could easily have been broadcast in the old USSR by just relacing Iraqi references with Hungarian ones. Please do something to mitigate the propaganda you have pumped out. Thanks, Bruce
Take Sid away
Posted: November 18, 2009 by Sarah Bloor
Program: Sid the Science Kid (1 comment)
Please remove Sid the Science Kid from the PBS line-up. It is horrid.
KBDI Response:

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.
 

Know the past to know the future
Posted: November 18, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Indian Boarding Schools: Keeping the Culture Alive (1 comment)
This program was so rich with hope & beauty although boarding schools were horrific places. Thank you for doing this program & please show it again & often!
Northern Exposure
Posted: November 17, 2009 by pamela a ritzman
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
We want to add our comments to the many who have written about their enjoyment of the series, Northern Exposure, which has so long been a part of KBDI's programming. My husband and I reserve the time from 7pm until 7:50pm to see the actors and actresses interpret the wonderful scripts that inspire laughter, thought, and artistic involvement each time we see Northern Exposure. I only wish I had voted in time regarding the five most loved programs on KBDI. If it were possible, we wish this one could continue. The Ritzman's
Farmers Markets
Posted: November 17, 2009 by Daniel Borgmann
Hello, My name is Dan Borgmann and I own a company here in Colorado called Vendor Hippo. Our focus is to promote Colorado Farmers Markets, the farmers, and their vendors. Over the past year we visited markets at all four corners of Colorado and everywhere in between shooting videos which include interviews, information, and a lot of fun stuff - not your typical farmers market videos. We have created a 2-disc DVD set of our travels. We have gained the support and the hearts of the market owners, the vendors, and their customers this year shown by almost 40K hits on our websites. I would like to send you a copy of the DVD. Our hope is that additional exposure for us will in turn ignite more for those we care about most - the farmers and their vendors. If you could please provide me with the necessary contact and mailing information that would be greatly appreciated. You can also view our videos and others from around the state including the CSU AgDay Celebration at our website. Thank you for your kind consideration, Dan Borgmann www.vendorhippo.com 303-919-5902 dan@vendorhippo.com
KBDI Response:

Dan:

Thanks for thinking of us! Your project sounds quite interesting. Please forward a dvd to us at the address below, so we might can get an idea of the video quality and content etc…

Thanks again.

Hot Topic
Posted: November 17, 2009 by Sean Bryant
Program: In Focus (10 comments)
We watched the Julie Anne Peters show last night on TiVo...WOW! This was an unexpected discussion. Thanks again for this show. IT's refreshing to see you spend time on the arts this way. An who knew we had some of these things going on here. When does this one get posted online? I'd like to share it with family out of state.
recipes from program
Posted: November 17, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Gourmet's Adventures With Ruth (1 comment)
is it possible to get recipes from this program?
KBDI Response:

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.

Northern Exposure Cancellation
Posted: November 17, 2009 by Steve Schwettman
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
You are removing the only program I watch on KBDI, so I guess that's that. In answer to a previous poster's question about "where are they now", I personally met John Cullum (Holling) recently in New York City's Greenwich Village (ran into him while riding the subway). He has appeared in many Broadway shows over the years, but he's really getting up there in the years so I don't know if he will act in anything else. Also of course he was in the series ER. Rob Morrow (Joel) is of course in the current TV series "Numbers".
Disrespecting 9-11 Victim's families & 9-11 Press for Truth
Posted: November 16, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Colorado Inside Out (12 comments)
Dear Mr. Kopel with Colorado Inside Out, I took offense to your statement about the people who maliciously accuse President Bush of being part of a treasonous activity in 9-11. President Bush is suspected of having an ulterior motive for Invading Iraq and having a secret connection to the 9-11 event. Perhaps the connection is not treasonous, but there have been far too many questions that went purposefully unanswered by him and his administration. The families of 9-11 looked to the President to give details that would help alleviate any suspicions they had, but instead he gave everyone who involved in the task of investigating and researching the situation cause for believing he was hiding information. I think it is more disrespectful to those families of the victims that were killed in the 9-11 event to suggest that they are either not very intelligent or that they have an ulterior motive. They worked long and hard with the President to have a real investigation and at the end of the short time and money he allotted for them to pursue an investigation they believed he had covered up much of the information that would have revealed evidence. There are 80,000 citizens who believe the Bush administration have something to hide and need to be investigated. Now President Obama is covering information up. How can the Guantanamo Bay victims have a fair trial if both Presidents say they do not have to reveal what they don’t want because of State Secrets? Countries around the world see the false claim in these situations; but for some reason you haven’t. The Canadian government cared enough for it’s, Mr. Arar, that they admitted their wrong doing and apologized. The US simply calls Mr. Arar a bad guy or a terrorist and would be tortured and incarcerated in our country. It appalls me that you should speak so disrespectfully about the families and citizens of where the 9-11 actually took place. Did you watch the movie the families made? I would think for sure if people are going to speak about 9-11, the president or anything that is connected to this issue, you should respect these families enough to watch the movie and accept their onions. As far as who made money on these two events, we don’t know everything. We don’t know because of state secrets, the Bush Administration would not divulge the information as to who bet on the airline’s business completely dropping off. We don’t know what happened to most of Iraq’s money. They had one of the best healthcare systems (including hospital facilities) in the world, and now they have a system and facilities that are equal to a third world country. We know that the representative that was helping Iraq to form their new government system also lobbied for the oil not to be controlled by the country and he himself worked for DNO and received 100 million dollars worth of interest in oil. I have not had the time to research & probably do not have the means to research if the US oil companies are complicit in this endeavor, but I would like it if you could prove the Bush administration did not receive money or options for their oil.; especially considering that both the President and the Vice President have been connected to the oil industry. Another person in his administration made a lot of money on the drug Tammerin, since the President said that the country needed enough of this medication to vaccinate every person in the US. One of the person’s in the cabinet who had a financial connection to the drug Tammerin did make money. You should know who this is. There are a myriad of details that can be looked at and yet a full investigation with the families able to require the documents to answer these questions has never been allowed. The idea that the president decides who is on the investigation panel and when it ends is a distortion of justice. Our Supreme Courts should hold this investigation to the satisfaction of the victim’s families. Most of the 1,000’s of people tortured, were tortured to confess they were part of 9-11; when there is proof in many instances that many of the people kidnapped & tortured were not involved with 9-11. Certainly, the President is guilty of covering up General Dostum killing thousands of men, of his administration’s part in kidnapping, torture and even murder in the prisons (Mr. Arar from Canada, the man from Egypt, the murder in Bagram Prison), arresting & demonizing innocent people in Guantanamo, who after having been tortured have been released. Sincerely, A Concerned Citizen
Celtic Woman
Posted: November 16, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart (4 comments)
Read months ago Celtic Woman would be on PBS this fall. Is it scheduled yet? Renewal time for me.
Comment
Posted: November 15, 2009 by Gertrud Germann
Program: Global Voices (1 comment)
I enjoyed this program and as a former teacher wish that students in the USA could see this program to help them understand how fortunate they are. It would not hurt to have many parents see it also to understand what 'poverty' is, and yet, I did not sense any sense of entitlement on their part.
KBDI Response:
Gertrud,
Thank you for your support and comments. Global Voices is an outstanding program that gives our viewers a glimpse into the lives of others. We are glad you enjoy it.
Joan
KBDI Staff
bones
Posted: November 14, 2009 by Cheri Talbot
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at approx. 6:45 PM you had a segment on Ray Vandar (?) and his skeleton collection. I tried locating it on your web site but was unable to find it. Could you tell me how to get to it on your site, get a copy of it (written or otherwise), see it again or any infomation directing me to it? I am hoping I can find the information so a friend of mine (we both collect skulls) can see it. Thank you, Cheri Talbot
hiking the great divide part 2
Posted: November 14, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Walking The Great Divide: A Journey Along The Continental Divide Trail (6 comments)
Hello wondering when hiking the great divide part 2 well be aired again. I don't tink it was on nov 1 like it said?. Thank you jeff y
YES!!
Posted: November 13, 2009 by Cynthia Hardey
Dear KBDI, your programs are the best. Please stay true to your standards. Don't let angry, voices intimidate your choices. We need media variety. Public radio is the only balance to the for-profit advertainment that most other stations run. I also love the idea of an investigative reporting Web site! Thank you so very much. I became a full member this year and will support you as best I can.
KBDI Response:

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

Soviet Story Documentary
Posted: November 12, 2009 by Name Withheld
I've heard that PBS stations across the country have in hand the documentary "Soviet Story". It is an historically accurate film regarding the rise of communism and marxism and the atrocities that Stalin commited in a realtively short period of time. I believe this is a very important documentary and I urge you to broadcast it (More than once if possible). If you have already aired it and I somehow missed it, THANK YOU! Regards, Edward Benks Fort Collins, CO
charlie rose 11/11-12/09
Posted: November 12, 2009 by ron jones
Program: Charlie Rose (11 comments)
Love charlie rose skills, But how were Debner & Levitt not exposed by questions exposing thei un qualified sources for scientic information that is beyond their fields of expertise. Their ignorant argument opposing action to global warming , the "benificial" effect of air pollutants, etc. This interview I would expect on Fox channels not on truely fact based perspectives of v alid scientific community.
Northern Exposure termination
Posted: November 12, 2009 by Margaret Rominger
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I know that it couldn't go on forever...But thank you for airing the episodes of Northern Exposure for a LONG time. We have a standing date with the guys from Cecily at 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday (when we don't have a meeting that night). And love our get-togethers. These reruns are witty and their script straight from real life. But perhaps I have not joined into the real life of this century yet. We will be away from Colorado during Thanksgiving, so we cannot join into the marathon. Maybe I could record it...I'll borrow an expert twelve year old to help. I wonder what has happened to the actors since they filmed this in the 80's? 90's? Actually didn't watch it when it was first aired, so have really loved the reruns. Good luck, KBDI - We need as much public television as we can get. You can send me a membership application. Margaret Rominger
Martin Savage
Posted: November 11, 2009 by Karen Leitz
Program: Worldfocus (5 comments)
World Focus is a wonderful program and I have enjoyed watching at 6:30 pm. However, I miss Martin Savage and hope he will be back on regularly soon. Thank you for some fine programs. Karen
National Parks part 1 The Scripture of Nature rerun
Posted: November 11, 2009 by William Baker
Program: National Parks: America's Best Idea; The (5 comments)
I missed part 1 of the National Parks The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890). Will you have a rerun soon? Thanks
Northern Exposure series cancellation
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Steve Wallace
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I had no idea that the series, "Northern Exposure" was nearing the end of it's run on KBDI until tonight, when I tuned in. (11/10/09). Kudos to the people at KBDI for keeping it on this long, I enjoyed it, found it to be entertaining, and will miss it. I remember watching some of the original episodes back in the 1990s, and enjoyed it back then. When I found it on KBDI, I was delighted, and watched regularly, because I could "catch up" on what I missed in the 90s. I feel that there is no current show that can compete with it's "watchability" Although no longer in production, the "West Wing" comes to mind, "Seinfeld" also. I wholeheartedly agree with the majority of the comments lamenting the loss of this series from your programming. Is there a possibility that you might host a dedicated fundraising drive so that you might be able to renew the "Northern Exposure" contract in 2010 or 2011? If not, do you realize that I will now spend more time at the gym, since there will no longer be a good reason to be home by 7, watching one of my favorite programs on KBDI?
KBDI Response:

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!

Northern Exposure
Posted: November 10, 2009 by William Napier
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
Please don't let Northern Exposure go off into the sunset, or into the Northern Lights, as the case may be. No matter how many times one sees the episodes, the show remains a marvel of human insight, a show that is always gentle and wise. Let it run forever. Bill Napier.
Northern Exposure Episode
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Kim Riley
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I am so sorry to hear that you will not be airing Northern Exposure any longer. My very favorite episode is when Marilyn goes to Seattle. At the end of that episode there is a song what I would so much love to hear. I think it may be called "obwigi square dance". Can I find out if this episode will be playing before the end of airing. Thanks in advance.
KBDI Response:

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.

Its Almost Like Flying
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Flyingest Flying (1 comment)
Amazing,If you're looking for a first-hand experience into the sport before flying this film is the best, Period. It has footage and information about the history of hang gliding and the steps an average student takes to becoming a pilot. But Please try to ReBroadcast it again in the evening if possible.
Detective Montalbano
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Robert Rydberg
Program: International Mystery (6 comments)
How often will you be running the episodes in this series? It is a better show than any cop show on the national networks.
Copy of Independence Institute Program
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Jennifer Kostka
Program: Independent Thinking (6 comments)
We are trying to obtain a copy of the Independent Thinking episode that ran on Oct. 9th and 12th about transparency in government. Do you know who we should contact for this? The Independence Institute has told us that they no longer provide DVD copies. Thank you for your help. Jenn Kostka Citizen Involvement Coordinator Jefferson County
Let Freedom Ring-The Lesson is Priceless
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Sandi rusconi
Hello, I'm just wondering if you plan to air the Let Freedom Ring Program soon? I understand your station has it and may show it this year. I'd like to know when it's in the schedule! Thank you! Sandi Rusconi
Let Freedom Ring-The Lesson is Priceless
Posted: November 10, 2009 by Name Withheld
Will you be airing this show around Veteran's Day? It is being shown by other PBS Stations...
Celtic Thunder Concert / Northern Exposure Cancellation
Posted: November 9, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I enjoyed the November 5 Celtic Thunder concert at the Paramount very much in spite of the fact that I felt completely ripped off by KBDI. I donated the $220 necessary to get tickets in the first 12 rows, but was disappointed to be seated in the 24th row. I would have considered donating without the tickets, but the promise of great seats was a wonderful incentive. I've re-watched the recorded program where the offer was made, and do not find anywhere that tickets were "first-come, first served" as my "apology" letter said. I could have purchased tickets outright that would have been better, and less expensive. Other Thunder fans seated around me were also extremely upset with the apparent "bait and switch" tactic. Also, the DVD promised when I made the donation, and the CD promised in the 9/30 letter discussing the "inconvenience" of bad seats have not been received. I am extremely disillusioned with KBDI, and learning that Northern Exposure will be ending is the straw that breaks the camel's back. I'm no longer a supporter, and after the last Northern Exposure show, will no longer be a viewer.
unable to get Ch 12
Posted: November 9, 2009 by Nina Routh
Program: National Parks: America's Best Idea; The (5 comments)
Since the analog to digital change - I am unable to get KBDI on 12. The menu - through the converter box says ch. 12 but it is nonstop "the Documentary channel" I enjoy that at times but want to watch KBDI ch 12. Any suggestions? I have missed the Nat'l Parks programs and many others these past few months. I hope you can help. regards, a frustrated viewer.
The Best Series Ever
Posted: November 9, 2009 by ED & Linda Kammerer
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
We watch it every night and have seen some episodes often. They always remain moving and thought-p[rovoking. Sorry continuation didn't prevail. We will miss it and look forward to your bringing it back, at least at times, in the future.
Margaret Richards Body Electric
Posted: November 9, 2009 by susan garnand
Program: Body Electric (11 comments)
I really wonder what is going on between KBDI and Margaret Richards. I am a cancer patient that needs to follow a daily exercise program. I ordered a CD but it just repeats the same exercises daily. Please renew your progam with Margaret. I wrote to Margaret but she did not understand why she is not in the Denver market. I wrote to KBDI earlier and the response was that you would pick her show up when she had a new show. I can not do the exercises that the yoga teacher has. Please return to Body Electric. Susan Garnand
Race Across the Sky
Posted: November 8, 2009 by Rebecca Smith
Hello, I was wondering if the new documentary, Race Across the Sky will be shown on this station? It is a documentary about the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Ride. Thank you for your assistance, Rebecca Smith
Quality Programming
Posted: November 8, 2009 by Name Withheld
Hey KBDI, I love many of your programs and I hear you calling for donations. I would really like to be a member. However I cannot in good conscience support your station while you continue with pro homosexual programming. While you provide a positive, interesting and informative service to our community you also harm our community by promoting a sinful lifestyle. Our country became a great nation by the blessing of God. We cannot expect to maintain our greatness without the help of The Creator. And -- it's strange to me that you support this particular sinful lifestyle. Why not have "The Adulterer's News Hour" or "Porn Update" how about "Illegal Drug Users Forum." I'm not saying that homosexuals are drug addicts; these are just examples of other hedonistic and self-gratifying sins. I do value much of what you do, but I am pleading with you to please consider cleaning up your programming for the benefit of our souls and yours.
KBDI Response:

Chris:

While you do not specifically mention which programming you found so objectionable, we stand by our commitment to airing a wide range of viewpoints which may sometimes please and most certainly occasionally offend each and every one of us.

Thanks for your comments.

upcoming artists
Posted: November 8, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Legends & Lyrics (1 comment)
Who was the upcoming artist first name Will on Saturday nights episode? I didn't catch his last name, but really liked his voice. I thought it was interesting that he chewed gum while singing and playing the harmonica. It doesn't show it in the listing. Thanks.
OUR FAVORITE SERIES IS NORTHERN EXPOSURE.
Posted: November 8, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
SORRY WE DIDNT CONTRIBUTE TO ITS EXTENSION. THANKS FOR THE THANKS GIVING EXTENSION AND FESTIVAL
OUR FAVORITE SERIES IS NORTHERN EXPOSURE.
Posted: November 8, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
SORRY WE DIDNT CONTRIBUTE TO ITS EXTENSION. THANKS FOR THE THANKS GIVING EXTENSION AND FESTIVAL
Austin City Limits
Posted: November 8, 2009 by nelson oldham
Program: Austin City Limits (5 comments)
Hi. Can you tell me when the Austin City Limits featuring Band of Heathens and Elvis Costello will show on directv satellite and/or comcast cable in Carbondale (81623)? Thanks.
question
Posted: November 8, 2009 by george gebberlow
Program: Arthur (2 comments)
what was Mrs. MacGrady's substitute's name when she had cancer?
Colorado Public News Program
Posted: November 7, 2009 by Jack Mudry
I hope that whatever comes out of this effort to create a public news agency, it will NOT be dominated by media clowns like Jon Caldara and Peter Boyles, and other ideologues and xenophobes. Furthermore, I would hope that there will be sources of news from labor and environmental organizations, not just from slanted sources dominated by the "Independence" Institute and other corporate shills. As an indepencdent radio producer and host on KUVO, 89.3FM, I have tried to bring a unique perspective on news, politics and culture of Latin America. I hope you can provide more coverage of international affairs from the Spanish speaking world. THank you. Sincerely, Jack G. Mudry
Cheyenne Mt Translator Broadcast Start Date
Posted: November 7, 2009 by Frank Rakoczy
I've read your proposed channel 12 start date (late 2009) at the KBDI website. However, can you give a more specific date when we will be able to view the great KBDI channels 12.1, 12.2, & 12.3, over the air, in the Colo Spgs area? (Yes, we can get it, pretty good, in analog, but after switching to digital over the air I'm very spoiled.) F. Rakoczy Colo Spgs 7 miles direct line of sight of your future translator location on Cheyenne Mt.
Recipie
Posted: November 7, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Mexico - One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless (2 comments)
we were watching Rick's show last week and he was talking about making cheese using SOUR SALT. We failed to get the recipie and are unable to finf SOUR SALT in our local market. Any help would be apprciated. Thank you. Linda
KBDI Response:

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.

Brief music
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Chuck Larson
Program: Worldfocus (5 comments)
What is the name of the piece played briefly after World Focus News. I love it.
Begging for Billionaires
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Clement J Koerber Jr
Program: Independent Thinking (6 comments)
My wife and I actually attended the premier of the documentary on Wednesday night. We had a spirited discussion following the event. I feel that the film takes the populist, Michael Moore approach in demonizing the "evil, big business boogie man". Fact is in a free market, business, naturally will try to make a profit. The demon in this film, or in markets for that matter, is corrupt government. If a corrupt government official, looking for financial, campaign or other gain doesn't exist, than the problem of "big biz" stepping on the little guy does not exist. Let's look at the real root cause, and correct it. Government is the bad guy here, and usually is. Jerry Koerber
9/11 Press for Truth
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Wayne Young
Program: 9/11 Press For Truth (32 comments)
When might you show the "9/11 Press for Truth" program again. Thanks.
Please keep Northern Exposure on TV!
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Sheryl Groves
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
I missed out on Northern Exposure back when it was on in the 90's. Discovered it in reruns on Channel 12. It just goes to show you that it is NEVER too late to find something GOOD! It sure beats the reality shows on Tv! Northern Exposure has REAL people! Thanks KBDI! ps OH, and I love COLORADO INSIDE OUT! Right on, Raj! Dani and Patty are my favorites besides Raj. I know it has been a while but I don't miss Peter Boyles at all!
Northern Exposure
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Northern Exposure (48 comments)
Northern Exposure is an amazing program. I cannot explain how important it is to me---and many others. PLEASE, PLEASE keep this program on forever. The reruns are just as good many times over. I don't agree at all that you take my email address so I can make a commment about a superb program.
KBDI Response:

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.

On-air work possibilities
Posted: November 6, 2009 by Name Withheld
I am a former board member and host/co-host of Vail Valley Community Television's Mountain Valley Magazine, and, One-on-One community programs. I am a motivational public speaker, auctioneer, and master of ceremonies. I saw in the Denver Post that you are starting new programming in the investigative arena. I would like to share my qualifications, a video, etc., with the potential of volunteering, part-time employment, etc. Please advise if you have an interest. Regards, Steve
program time change
Posted: November 5, 2009 by Name Withheld
Program: Democracy Now! (2 comments)
I am disappointed that you dropped Democracy Now at 5:30 p.m. 11/05/09. I hope this is just temporary because of a program conflict.
KBDI Response:

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.

Please schedule fundraising event with Michael Bernard beckwith
Posted: November 5, 2009 by Karen Lovelien
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