redwings8831 40 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Not mad at CBC. NBC's being the ***** on this. Though from what I heard, CBC went along with what NBC said, instead of making their own decision on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 It's not CBC? cbc comes in like s*** and Charter doesn't offer cbcHD in my area oh well this will be the last time NBC is on my tv until next spring which i hope by then the NHL finds an alternative. thank god heroes is on DVD now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLinsday09 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 cbc comes in like s*** and Charter doesn't offer cbcHD in my area oh well this will be the last time NBC is on my tv until next spring which i hope by then the NHL finds an alternative. thank god heroes is on DVD now I'm all ghetto and don't have HD anyway. I'll be watching CBC except between periods (I can't handle Don Cherry). I was geeked to go watch it at The Joe though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLinsday09 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 thank god heroes is on DVD now There's a solution to current shows not on DVD too. :skull: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I'm all ghetto and don't have HD anyway. I'll be watching CBC except between periods (I can't handle Don Cherry). I was geeked to go watch it at The Joe though. i would do the non-hd cbc but its really snowy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I sent an email. I wrote about my displeasure concerning NBCs policy in this matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackjoevision 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Here is a form letter I made. I made it quickly so if there's any mistakes feel free to correct it. Please send it to all your friends/news outlets/anyone you think might care. Anyone who has access to the Pens board, get it to them too. Even though we're on opposite sides on the ice, we all have the same interests here. We should band together. -------------------------- Dear Mr. _________________ As you are probably aware, NBC recently refused to provide viewing rights for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals to both Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and an outdoor screen at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, this has left a lot of fans in both cities very disappointed. For these cities, the hockey team is more than just a moneymaking endeavor. The Red Wings and Penguins are a part of the community. In a time when so much of the news we read is disappointing, our hockey teams are an uplifting cause to rally for. Attending a game with thousands of other fans, even if it's just watching on TV, is an incredible experience. Not everyone has the chance to spend the money to go watch their team play in person and experience the Game Day atmosphere, and these public viewings are an inexpensive way to do so. For the Red Wings' viewing, the money even goes toward charity. Additionally, it seems like NBC is refusing a great marketing opportunity. Is there any better way to sell a sport than to show people who are actually interested? Imagine if instead of refusing to show the broadcast, NBC cut to pictures of thousands of fans going wild and supporting their teams throughout the game. It seems like great publicity. It would make me watch. It is disappointing that not only is NBC refusing to participate in something that raises money for charity and would generate positive publicity for the league, it is withholding traditions which have brought so many people together. In Detroit, there is a very high unemployment rate. Not everyone can afford to go out and spend money on non-essentials, but I can guarantee that many of these people might come down for an inexpensive game. I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to refuse to provide television rights for these events. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, _______________________ ------------- NBC comment line 212-664-2333 NBC: 1-818-840-4444 Jeff Zucker 212-664-4444 jeff.zucker@nbcuni.com President NBC Entertainment c/o NBC-TV 3000 West Alameda Ave. Burbank., CA 91523 Dick Ebersol 212-664-2014 dick.ebersol@nbcuni.com Ken Schanzer 212-664-2014 ken.schanzer@nbcuni.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 There's a solution to current shows not on DVD too. :skull: but of course... i am a great pirate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) The word I'm hearing on the 97.1 the Ticket is that they're not allowing the Penguins to show the game on the big screen outside of Mellon Arena, either...so at least it's not just us who are getting f*cked by NBC. It's going to take a last ditch effort by both cities to get this reversed in time for the game tomorrow.... Edited June 8, 2009 by Yzersyukstromberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings8831 40 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 According to a post on hockeytownforum.detroitredwings.com "Hockeytown cafe is going to have a game 6 viewing party. They said it would be shown in the city theater, throughout the building, and then on their outdoor screen. They did say if you come for the outdoor viewing bring your own lawn chair." http://hockeytownforum.detroitredwings.com...st&p=105083 Here's an alternative, though does anyone know how many people the city theatre (which I assume is within Hockeytown Cafe?) holds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 So what happened orginally? Did they think CBC would let them and CBC pulled out now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Here is a form letter I made. I made it quickly so if there's any mistakes feel free to correct it. Please send it to all your friends/news outlets/anyone you think might care. Anyone who has access to the Pens board, get it to them too. Even though we're on opposite sides on the ice, we all have the same interests here. We should band together. -------------------------- Dear Mr. _________________ As you are probably aware, NBC recently refused to provide viewing rights for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals to both Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and an outdoor screen at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, this has left a lot of fans in both cities very disappointed. For these cities, the hockey team is more than just a moneymaking endeavor. The Red Wings and Penguins are a part of the community. In a time when so much of the news we read is disappointing, our hockey teams are an uplifting cause to rally for. Attending a game with thousands of other fans, even if it's just watching on TV, is an incredible experience. Not everyone has the chance to spend the money to go watch their team play in person and experience the Game Day atmosphere, and these public viewings are an inexpensive way to do so. For the Red Wings' viewing, the money even goes toward charity. Additionally, it seems like NBC is refusing a great marketing opportunity. Is there any better way to sell a sport than to show people who are actually interested? Imagine if instead of refusing to show the broadcast, NBC cut to pictures of thousands of fans going wild and supporting their teams throughout the game. It seems like great publicity. It would make me watch. It is disappointing that not only is NBC refusing to participate in something that raises money for charity and would generate positive publicity for the league, it is withholding traditions which have brought so many people together. In Detroit, there is a very high unemployment rate. Not everyone can afford to go out and spend money on non-essentials, but I can guarantee that many of these people might come down for an inexpensive game. I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to refuse to provide television rights for these events. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, _______________________ ------------- NBC comment line 212-664-2333 NBC: 1-818-840-4444 Jeff Zucker 212-664-4444 jeff.zucker@nbcuni.com President NBC Entertainment c/o NBC-TV 3000 West Alameda Ave. Burbank., CA 91523 Dick Ebersol 212-664-2014 dick.ebersol@nbcuni.com Ken Schanzer 212-664-2014 ken.schanzer@nbcuni.com I used this template and emailed all the above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 So what happened orginally? Did they think CBC would let them and CBC pulled out now? That's what it sounds like to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 we should be emailing CBC then also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 here is the facebook cause F*ck NBC http://apps.facebook.com/causes/296077/11388939?m=fb5a6ed7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 So that means we can't even watch it at the Joe from CBC stream? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 So that means we can't even watch it at the Joe from CBC stream? That's what it means, yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 That's what it means, yep. Oh.... okay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassyPensFan 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Here are more emails that I found on thepensblog. NBC CONTACT INFORMATION: If you disagree with this decision and feel the need to respectfully have your opinion heard, NBC Sports can be reached at nbcsports@nbcuni.com Brian Walker, Senior Director at NBC Sports can be reached at brian.walker@nbcuni.com Adam Freifeld, Director of Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at adam.freifeld@nbcuni.com Mike McCarley, VP Communications and Marketing at NBC Universal Sports & Olympics can be reached at Mike.McCarley@nbcuni.com Lyndsay Iorio, Communications Coordinator at NBC Sports can be reached at Lyndsay.iorio@nbcuni.com Kathy Connors, Manager, Sports Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at kathy.connors@nbcuni.com NBC can be reached by phone at 212-664-4444 or by fax at 212-664-4426 NBC Sports can be reached by phone at 212-664-2642 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Here are more emails that I found on thepensblog. NBC CONTACT INFORMATION: If you disagree with this decision and feel the need to respectfully have your opinion heard, NBC Sports can be reached at nbcsports@nbcuni.com Brian Walker, Senior Director at NBC Sports can be reached at brian.walker@nbcuni.com Adam Freifeld, Director of Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at adam.freifeld@nbcuni.com Mike McCarley, VP Communications and Marketing at NBC Universal Sports & Olympics can be reached at Mike.McCarley@nbcuni.com Lyndsay Iorio, Communications Coordinator at NBC Sports can be reached at Lyndsay.iorio@nbcuni.com Kathy Connors, Manager, Sports Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at kathy.connors@nbcuni.com NBC can be reached by phone at 212-664-4444 or by fax at 212-664-4426 NBC Sports can be reached by phone at 212-664-2642 Thank you for the help, ClassyPensFan. You live up to your name. Might we spread this campaign to the the Pens board? It would help both sides if we came together on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassyPensFan 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Thank you for the help, ClassyPensFan. You live up to your name. Might we spread this campaign to the the Pens board? It would help both sides if we came together on this. Pens fans already started when the NBC announced that they wouldn't allow the games to be shown for the entire playoffs. As shown by the below links. http://www.thepensblog.bloguin.com/pensblo...n.html#JOSC_TOP http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/em...ns-4-16-09.aspx Right now, Eklund/Hockeybuzz.com has started an email campaign in the past couple of days... http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/NBC-...E-HEARD/1/21471 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/Dats...-Game-6/1/21465 According to Eklund NBC is receiving lots of emails and with Wings fans now emailing it could make a difference. Edited June 8, 2009 by ClassyPensFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 The wheels are in motion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowHuntingFool 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Even though I live in Milwaukee I wouldn't be able to attend the Joe Vision, I still sent emails to all the people on this list....... GO WINGS! Here are more emails that I found on thepensblog. NBC CONTACT INFORMATION: If you disagree with this decision and feel the need to respectfully have your opinion heard, NBC Sports can be reached at nbcsports@nbcuni.com Brian Walker, Senior Director at NBC Sports can be reached at brian.walker@nbcuni.com Adam Freifeld, Director of Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at adam.freifeld@nbcuni.com Mike McCarley, VP Communications and Marketing at NBC Universal Sports & Olympics can be reached at Mike.McCarley@nbcuni.com Lyndsay Iorio, Communications Coordinator at NBC Sports can be reached at Lyndsay.iorio@nbcuni.com Kathy Connors, Manager, Sports Communications at NBC Sports can be reached at kathy.connors@nbcuni.com NBC can be reached by phone at 212-664-4444 or by fax at 212-664-4426 NBC Sports can be reached by phone at 212-664-2642 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowHuntingFool 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Even though I live in Milwaukee I wouldn't be able to attend the Joe Vision, I still sent emails to all the people on this list and the list above....... GO WINGS! Here is a form letter I made. I made it quickly so if there's any mistakes feel free to correct it. Please send it to all your friends/news outlets/anyone you think might care. Anyone who has access to the Pens board, get it to them too. Even though we're on opposite sides on the ice, we all have the same interests here. We should band together. -------------------------- Dear Mr. _________________ As you are probably aware, NBC recently refused to provide viewing rights for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals to both Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and an outdoor screen at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, this has left a lot of fans in both cities very disappointed. For these cities, the hockey team is more than just a moneymaking endeavor. The Red Wings and Penguins are a part of the community. In a time when so much of the news we read is disappointing, our hockey teams are an uplifting cause to rally for. Attending a game with thousands of other fans, even if it's just watching on TV, is an incredible experience. Not everyone has the chance to spend the money to go watch their team play in person and experience the Game Day atmosphere, and these public viewings are an inexpensive way to do so. For the Red Wings' viewing, the money even goes toward charity. Additionally, it seems like NBC is refusing a great marketing opportunity. Is there any better way to sell a sport than to show people who are actually interested? Imagine if instead of refusing to show the broadcast, NBC cut to pictures of thousands of fans going wild and supporting their teams throughout the game. It seems like great publicity. It would make me watch. It is disappointing that not only is NBC refusing to participate in something that raises money for charity and would generate positive publicity for the league, it is withholding traditions which have brought so many people together. In Detroit, there is a very high unemployment rate. Not everyone can afford to go out and spend money on non-essentials, but I can guarantee that many of these people might come down for an inexpensive game. I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to refuse to provide television rights for these events. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, _______________________ ------------- NBC comment line 212-664-2333 NBC: 1-818-840-4444 Jeff Zucker 212-664-4444 jeff.zucker@nbcuni.com President NBC Entertainment c/o NBC-TV 3000 West Alameda Ave. Burbank., CA 91523 Dick Ebersol 212-664-2014 dick.ebersol@nbcuni.com Ken Schanzer 212-664-2014 ken.schanzer@nbcuni.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLinsday09 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 but of course... i am a great pirate Just making sure. I was going to help you out if you needed it. I'll be seeding NBC shows like crazy now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
