"AIR AMERICA RADIO" docu THURS. on HBO!!!

[WhirlyGirl]

8 PM Thursday March 31 on HBO..............
PREMIERE of "LEFT of the DIAL" (the story of Air America Radio)
(mash Schedule link for additional showings)

From their site:
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IN EARLY 2004, a group of investors set out to launch a liberal radio network that would challenge the dominance of America's airwaves by conservative talk radio. The creative, financial and logistical challenges were immense, but on March 31, Air America Radio became a reality. LEFT OF THE DIAL chronicles the trials and tribulations involved in starting up -- and sustaining -- a nationwide radio network during a highly charged election year.

Joining the Air America team in New York just 12 days prior to the launch, filmmakers Patrick Farrelly and Kate O'Callaghan follow an eclectic group of people through the launch period and beyond, as they create a slate of shows while facing mismanagement and financial chaos that bring the fledgling network to the brink of collapse. Offering an intimate look at rehearsals with the celebrated public faces of Air America -- including author-comedian Al Franken, outspoken radio veteran Randi Rhodes, and comedian-actress Janeane Garofalo -- LEFT OF THE DIAL reveals the nervous expectations of investors who staked their careers on the network.

Among them are Evan Cohen, Air America's chairman, and David Goodfriend, who becomes Air America's general counsel. Cautiously optimistic, Cohen observes, "If we succeed, we'll succeed fabulously, but if we fail, at least we'll fail spectacularly." . . .
(more . . .) http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/leftofthedial/synopsis...
- SCHEDULE: http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?ACTION...
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I'm currently reading "ESPN: The Uncensored History," which is a crackin' good story about another network that "everyone" said would never happen much less succeed.

This docu promises to be as exiting as the ESPN story.

:bounce:

-- WhirlyG

[bunny planet]

1. I hope KO will forgive me but I'm watching this too.

I hope Randy gets the props she deserves. Today there was an article in the NYTimes about Janeann Garafolo. Randy is the anchor of the station, she deserves to be recognized big time.

Hi Whirlygirl:hi:

[WhirlyGirl]

2. Hi, bunny! Did you have a nice Easter? ... About the show . . .

. . . this does unfortunately conflict w/ the COUNTDOWN 2nd ANNIVERSARY celebration on Thursday.

"Left of the Dial" will air a bunch more times (see link to schedule, above). So I may forego the docu's premier, after all -- in favor of the Countdown party.

-- WhirlyG