Multichannel News reports that Robert Redford's putting his politics where his money is, producing an environmental propaganda offensive on his Sundance Channel on cable. It's called "The Green." Viewers can download an "eco-tips" guide that offers suggestions on "pro-environment" lifestyle changes consumers can make.
Redford also filmed customized public-service announcements for affiliates that have agreed to host The Green material on their broadband portals. Participants include Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Bright House Networks and DirecTV.
The effort is supported on air with a weekly programming block that will debut April 17. The lead-off program is Big Ideas for a Small Planet, a 13-episode series on lifestyle areas in which individuals can make a difference. For instance, an episode titled "Drive" will discuss hybrid and electric cars.
The ecological programming effort will be guided by an advisory committee of more than 20 environmentalist organizations and individuals including the Sierra Club, the World Wildlife Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the League of Conservation Voters. Individual members include former PBS boss Pat Mitchell, president of the Museum of Television and Radio; Robert Kennedy Jr., president of the Waterkeeper Alliance; and Laurie David, wife of writer-director Larry David, representing the NRDC.
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What channel will it be on?
April 4, 2007 - 21:55 ET by saw the lightWhat channel will it be on? I must see this to understand the damage we all are doing to Mother Earth. Maybe the "Drive" show could talk about the great strides the ethanol process has been making.
Thank goodness we have people like Al Gore and Robert Redford to save us from ourselves!
Ummmm......OK, I gave liberalism a try. Now back to regular programming.
"People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news." - A.J. Liebling
Greens all talk, no action on global warming cuts
April 4, 2007 - 21:59 ET by RJWell, I'll think more of Redford's plan when he publishes a detailed account of how he has changed his lifestyle to reduce his carbon footprint.
In the meantime, here's an article about what REALLY happens after the feel-good enviro announcements and government tax allocations:
Greens all talk, no action on global-warming cuts.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/business/20070403-112751-1668r.htm
Redford is sooo over....someb
April 4, 2007 - 22:09 ET by bigtimerRedford is sooo over....somebody needs to tell him that...just a clue would help.
Episode 1: Big a** houses o
April 4, 2007 - 22:14 ET by jdhawkEpisode 1: Big a** houses of the "green" advocates narrated by John Edwards.
Episode 2: Big a** airplane of the "green" advocates narrated by John Travolta.
Episode 3: Big a** scams of carbon offsets narrated by Al Bore.
etc., etc., . . .
Yeah sure, I'll watch that - when carbon dioxide is declared a pollutant by the Supreme Court . . . Wait a minute . . . Oh, never mind . . .
Episode 4 : Good news, Bad ne
April 4, 2007 - 22:19 ET by nicksmith112Episode 4 : Good news, Bad news
....The story about the energy saving florescent light bulbs and their TOXIC (mercury) trip to the landfill!!!
I am not totally against going green
April 4, 2007 - 22:18 ET by exLibI am not totally against going green, I am just against the Government Forcing me to be green.
Really this is mild compared to the programming. I have Comcast and the tilt is around 90% of the "Indie" stuff is based around stories from "abused and mistreated" Gitmo detainees, Injured soldiers against Bush, How bad Iraq is, Conspiracy Theories, tons of pro-homosexual sutff, Rosie's Cruise on HBO Family Channel in the Daytime, it goes on.
I was completely surprised by a feature they had on the other day that was pro-Conservative. It's rare in the land of cable and indie documentaries.
And Real Time with Bill Maher is on ALL the time. Seriously, HBO promotes that show like nothing else. Look at their web page and then their schedule. No Matter what your schedule he is on at a convenient time to watch, if you like that stuff.
And the special programming on Cable is decidedly anti-Christian, Anti-Red-State, anti-Conservative.
Another private JET user.. th
April 4, 2007 - 22:24 ET by upcountrywaterAnother private JET user.. this is really boring, is there anyone that has a smaller carbon footprint ( ew i hate that statement like it's some kind of science fact ick) than this KOOK? Or algore, revolta, ????? Hypocrites squared.
Ah. The education of TV. Must
April 4, 2007 - 22:41 ET by danboAh. The education of TV. Must be like the show I watched today on the History Channel, on Dracula's castle. So difficult to reach. So inaccesable.
I guess they never heard of the steps on the other side of the mountain. I learned about them on the net. The way to go.
But why let reality get in the way of the story. (The top of the Matterhorn, can only be reached by those with daring, and great skill and stamina. Unless you come from the other side.)
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” H.L. Mencken
Sundance
April 4, 2007 - 22:42 ET by Jerry MackOn my system the Sundance channel requires extra payment. Before I order it I will have to find out the amount of carbon footprint points that I will receive before subscribing. Hope that I do not miss the best shows before the determination is made.