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
ClassyPensFan 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Fantastic! 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
bringbackjoevision 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Also, gbettman@nhl.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 ??? From: NBC. Tuesday, June 09 8:00 PM National Hockey League NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS #6 (Det @ Pitt) All New Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Eight sent and counting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 ??? From: NBC. this is not about showing the game... its about allowing JLA the rights to the broadcast to have joevision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 this is not about showing the game... its about allowing JLA the rights to the broadcast to have joevision Sorry; my mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I have sent an email to every email address listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I have sent an email to every email address listed. I have also. Hopefully they recieve many emails from both Wings fans and Pens fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 The email for Kathy Connors bounces as undeliverable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 they either shut them off or we are filling up their mailboxes kudos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 The NBCuni address now bounces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackjoevision 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Does anyone have any contacts at the Free Press or any of the TV stations who could get the story out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I wasn't living here last year, but didn't NBC allow JoeVision last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassyPensFan 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) I wasn't living here last year, but didn't NBC allow JoeVision last year? Yes, but the Wings used the CBC feed. In Pittsburgh we used the NBC feed. Edited June 9, 2009 by ClassyPensFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
