Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 15:05:01 -0500 (EST) From: David Casti Subject: ACTION ALERT: PFLAG REFUSED TV AIR TIME Submitted by: TBCOUNTS@aol.com Dear Concerned Friends: Today at 1:30pm PFLAG had its Project Open Mind press conference at Christ's Church in downtown Houston. The room was packed and there were probably 20 people who had to stand due to the fact that every seat was taken. Every local station was represented (Channel 2 - NBC, Channel 13 - ABC, Channel 11 - CBS, Channel 51, and others that I did not get the name of). At the time of the conference, there were NO stations willing to sell air time to these PFLAG commercials. As of air time for the 6pm news, the General Manager of Channel 11 (CBS) stated (on the air) that he would let one of the commercials air. (The commercial concerning gay-bashing, but not the one concerning gay teen suicide.) This man needs to be THANKED!!!! Over the next 72 hours he will be OVERCOME by the hateful mail that is sure to come from those who would rather not see this issue raised at all - UNLESS we counteract with our own barrage. Let's call, let's write, let's fax and let's get an army on board!!! As of 7pm this evening I have faxed the following numbers to over 15 fax machines around the city. I faxed to a group of highly motivated individuals who should be able to think of 5 or 10 more friends who they can "get in on the action." This E-Mail will go to over 100 people this evening and they no doubt will be able to think of others who could help us in this effort by getting a copy of this letter. I hope you will do the same. Please know that truth will win out, but WE must shine the light on it ourselves. People to THANK!!! "Will air one of the commercials..." Channel 11 - CBS Allan Howard, General Manager 1945 Allen PKWY Houston TX 77019 713-526-1111 713-520-7763 (Fax) People to CONVINCE!!!! "Will not air either commercial due to liability issues..." Channel 2 - NBC Steve Wasserman, General Manager 8181 SW FRWY Houston TX 77094 713-222-2222 713-270-9334 (Fax) "Have given commercials to attorneys for review...." Channel 13 - ABC Jim Masucci, General Manager 3310 Bissonnet Houston TX 77005 713-666-0713 713-666-2432 (Fax) Tirey B. Counts Advocacy Committee, PFLAG Houston State Steering Committee, Log Cabin Texas