Bowen: “CBS network declined interview requests, but in a statement, said the show 'does not present a balanced portrayal of the Reagans for CBS and its audience.’ It will now air on the cable channel Showtime which, like CBS, is owned by Viacom. Media analysts say CBS didn’t just blink, it buckled.”
Robert Thompson, Syracuse University media analyst: “I think CBS may have realized if this really goes to the mat and we start having to be perceived as the big bad network going up against the frail former President, that’s not a position we want to be in.”
Bowen: “Still not good enough, say conservative critics.”
Jim Dyke, Republican National Committee: “I don’t know that misinforming fewer viewers on Showtime solves the problem.”
Bowen: “Special interest politics at work, said Senate Minority Leader Daschle.”
Tom Daschle, Senate Minority Leader: “We have to call into question whether that level of intimidation is appropriate. Link”
Now:
Should Disney allow this programming to proceed as planned, the factual record, millions of viewers, countless schoolchildren, and the reputation of Disney as a corporation worthy of the trust of the American people and the United States Congress will be deeply damaged. We urge you, after full consideration of the facts, to uphold your responsibilities as a respected member of American society and as a beneficiary of the free use of the public airwaves to cancel this factually inaccurate and deeply misguided program. We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Sincerely,
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid
Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin
Senator Debbie Stabenow
Senator Charles Schumer
Senator Byron Dorgan
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