ACTION: AAR - Unfiltered asks us to write PBS re: F*er Carlson's theft

[robbedvoter]

of their name. Best comment: "Is there anything he wants to say they wouldn't let him? The rebel carlson is going to tear a new one on PBS"

In other news: Cheney tries again to link Saddam to OBL

[Trajan]

1. what ? ...

No comprende senor'

[Supormom]

2. Tucker Carlson, Unfiltered

The name of his new show airing on PBS. The hosts of Unfiltered on Air America Radio would like us to write to PBS and inform them that the name is already in use.

[I thought so.]

15. They need to sue.

That is if they own the title. Otherwise its a fool's errand.
I always listen to Kpoj in Portland OR. They upgrade to the Ed Schulitz Show. He's good. I heard "Unfiltered" once on AAR but found it wanting. I don't need to hear about how many alarm clocks it takes to wake up. And new york has its own silly problems that I don't need to hear about.

For West Coasters listen To Kopj.

http://ccdig.liquidviewer.com/kpoj

They play all the AAR shows on PST time. They replay on off hours and on the weekends. And you don't need that sucking Realpayer.

Give it a try You will be happy. And it is a Clear Channel property. Imagine that. Liberal radio sells.

[robbedvoter]

3. Tucker Carlson will have a show on PBS - Moyers' old time slot - NOW

He chose the name of the much publicized, very good Air America show: "Unfiltered"

[I thought so.]

9. Me too.

Why can't people learn to spell?

[Supormom]

4. Here is the website for the new show:

http://www.pbs.org/tuckercarlson/

You can email PBS here: http://www.pbs.org/aboutsite/aboutsite_emailform.html

[CaliforniaLady]

5. Thanks for the email link - TAKE ACTION NOW ! n/t

[robbedvoter]

14. Thanks!

My letter:

Besides the insult of replacing a respectable show like NOW with little bow tie's rantings, how about getting a name for his propaganda that is not already a beloved Air America Radio show name? I mean, who exactly is trying to filter right wing propaganda these days? What "power" is Tucker speaking "truth" to?

[ClassWarrior]

19. That seems to be the crux...

Why the hell is PBS replacing a giant of a man, Bill Moyers, with a little pissant like Bowtie Boy?

I'll email them about this.

[goddess40]

20. PBS

Tried to send a scathing email on Carlson to PBS using your link but was told I could only send something on PBS On Line. Any body else have a problem?

[Supormom]

22. I sent an email to the address listed and received no response.

:shrug:

[trotsky]

6. Ummm... O'Franken Factor, anyone?

I don't know that AAR has much of a leg to stand on when it comes to "stealing" program names... ;-)

[Lex]

10. Ummm . . . O'Franken is not the same as O'Reilley

and Unfiltered is exactly the same.

There is a difference.

IF someone is confusing the word "O'Franken" with "O'Reilley" then they are really too stupid for words.

However, stealing the exact same name is different.

[trotsky]

12. I understand, but...

Franken refers to his show as just "The Factor" too.

I really don't think there is much to distinguish between both name hijackings. I have no problem with Franken using "Factor," nor do I with bowtie dork using "Unfiltered." His show won't last anyway.

[Misunderestimator]

13. well... then... "Fair and Balanced" anyone?

[Supormom]

11. I included that fact in my email.

I asked PBS if Carlson was trying to pull a Franken by copying the name of a liberal talk show.

[PCIntern]

7. He can add the title; PLAGIARIST

to his resume.

I hate him with a passion...worse even than Novakula, if that's posible.

[Misunderestimator]

8. This is fantastic... now they're stealing our titles... I have no ....

intention of writing them. It would be a bit hypocritical wouldn't it?

[KittyWampus]

16. Wouldn't Protesting Just Be Adverstising For Carlton?

sort of like how we celebrated the Rightwing's shortsightedness in protesting Moore's film?

Carlton's show will probably sink if left alone. Why give it any more exposure?

[Beaker]

17. you can't copyright a title.

sorry.

[berry]

18. I knew Moyers was planning to leave after the election in Nov,

but I thought Brancaccio (spelling?) and others were going to keep NOW going. To lose NOW is bad enough, but to replace it with Carlson??? This is sickening.

I don't care about the name, it's the fact that disturbs me.

[frank frankly]

21. my email to PBS

Tucker Carlson replaces Bill Moyer. It does not get worse than that. NOW was the last truly good show on TV and to replace it with this arrogant, talentless, NeoCon little punk is inexcusable.

I feel sorry for anybody left at PBS who has integrity. I used to work for Between The Lions and I know PBS has some fantastic employees, some of the best people I've ever met.

But you'll never get any money from me ever again. If you know anything about Tucker Carlson, you'll understand why this is unacceptable. He is a lying piece of shit who called anybody who questioned this illegal war "traitors."

How awful. How sad. Goodbye.