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After reading the PBS Feedback from some of those who heard back from their local PBS stations, I thought it might be worth-while preserving as many as I could -- to perhaps help in future campaigns to bring Michael to American TV, theatre, Carnegie Hall or an American concert tour.  Perhaps it might help those of you in other lands who hope to lure him to your country too.  :-)

Forwarded by Maria Rose Ricasa

Hi everyone,

I am forwarding for your info a message from Millicent Williamson (Volunteer Supervisor for MPT). I sent roses to her and the producer, Linda Taggart, of MPT (Maryland).  I also sent roses to Christine Wolski of WETA (DC PBS).  The roses were to express our gratitude for welcoming all of us and for their efforts.

-----Original Message-----
From: Millicent Williamson [mailto:millicent_williamson@ccmail.mpt.org]
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 4:58 PM
To: MRICASA@imf.org
Subject: Re:Picture and Tape - Michael Ball PBS event


It's been a very long time since anyone has sent me roses....... they are beautiful as was your card.  I shared it with many here at MPT.  Thank you.

I so glad that you all had a wonderful time at MPT.  We really enjoyed having the fan club to answer phones.  It was also a wonderful experience to meet Michael Ball.

Take care and I hope to see you again real soon!

Millicent Williamson
Volunteer Supervisor
Maryland Public Television
Phone: 410-581-4149  Fax:  410-581-4304
MillicentWilliamson@mpt.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Christine Wolski [mailto:cwolski@weta.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 4:28 PM
To: MRICASA@imf.org
Subject: Re: WETA - Michael Ball


Marie,

Thank you so much for the beautiful roses.  What a most delightful surprise. Not only did I get to meet Michael Ball, but I met a great group of people too!

Thanks again,
Christine

Christine Wolski
Manager of Volunteer Services
2775 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA  22206
703-998-2762
cwolski@weta.com

Forwarded by Janis --Re: Milwaukee PBS

I just thought I'd let you know that I received an e-mail this morning from one of the people from our local PBS station letting me know that our Milwaukee viewers have voted to have a repeat this weekend of the Michael Ball concert.

I was really pleased to hear the news!  I know everyone at the station seemed very impressed with the concert, but it was difficult to get any real idea of how the pledge drive was going.  So, any way, Milwaukee gets another chance to see Michael's concert tomorrow - guess I might watch it again myself!  :)

Regards - Janis

Forwarded by Pamela - RE: CPS Connecticut

I noticed that CPTV did not have Michael's video scheduled for a repeat, so sent an email to their programming coordinator.  I thought the group would be interested in their answer (I received two email replies from the station, pasted below). As you can see, Michael
thoroughly charmed their programming staff, who even included the fan club web site in their response! 

Hmmm...now that Michael has conquered Connecticut, world domination must be next!

- Pamela

Here's my email:

Dear CPTV:

I enjoyed Michael Ball's concert on Thursday immensely.  What a great example of the quality programming provided by PBS.  Thank you for bringing him to your studio for a live interview!   His request to "show me the money" led me to join CPTV as a first-time member.

When will the Royal Albert Hall program be rebroadcast?  I did not see it on your Program Guide page and would be disappointed if it were not shown again.

Thank you for the information.
____________________
Their first response:

I am so glad you liked that show.  Everyone that was here Thursday night absolutely loved him.  He was as charming off the air as he was on.  He has a very small but devoted fan base that flew in from all over the country to see him and answer our phones. 

Unfortunately, the show was shown towards the end of the pledge drive and there wasn't anywhere to put a repeat.  We are going into days of the Democratic Convention.  Our next pledge drive is in December.  I am forwarding your email to the people who will make the schedule. 

They will be thrilled you joined because of him and will take note that you want to see it again. 

Just in case you're interested, Michael Ball's website is www.mbfc.co.uk.

Thanks for watching, and joining.

Sincerely,

Kim
Programming
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And their second response:

Thank you for your kind comments about Michael Balls' concert.  I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it as much as we did......and the blithe spirit that he brought with him to our studio. 

While we have no plans to rebroadcast in the next month or so, we hope to air this concert again on tape including Michael Ball's appearance during next on-air campaign in December.

Thank you for joining our membership family.  If you ever have any questions, please contact me at the station.

Mary 
Vice President of Development