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For those interested in the following repost on encouraging NBC to do a
superbown PSA on domestic violence, NBC Sports pres Dick Ebersol's fax
number is (212) 664-5835. NBC voice in (212) 664-4444. They are doing a PSA
during the *pre game* but not during game time. I guess the $850,000 per 30
second paid commercial is more important to NBC than a few battered women.
 
               George DeVinney
 
repost follows
 
Forwarded message:
>From POMONA.CLAREMONT.EDU!JRYCENGA Wed Jan 20 11:52:44 1993
 
>> Super Bowl Sunday - which this year is January 31, here in southern
California at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena - is the single worst day for
domestic violence in the USA.  There is an increase of as much as 40% in the
volume handled by domestic violence shelters on this day.
 
....
 
>> What I am asking of you - and all your friends (please PLEASE cross-post
this to _any_ lists you can think of) - is to help us with a FAX/LETTER
blitz on NBC, asking for these PSA's.  Here is a sample letter:
 
Dick Ebersol
President, NBC Sports
NBC
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY  10112
 
Dear Mr. Ebersol:
 
I would like to add my support to FAIR's request that you air two Public
Service Announcements on domestic violence during the Super Bowl game. The
Super Bowl is one of the most widely viewed television events of the year;
it is also the day, according to women's shelters, when calls for help
increase by as much as 40%.
 
Your broadcast of the Super Bowl will reach a huge audience.  By airing
PSAs, NBC will be bringing a national audience's attention to the critical
issue of domestic violence.
 
Sincerely,