susancs Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 hey all -don't know if you remember but a while back i posted about a Peter Jennings documentary on Ecstasy. Well, its now going to air next THURSDAY, APRIL 1st at 10PM EST (9PM MT) on ABC (channel 7). I think you will all be surprised by it - and like it - so tell your friends about it and check it out. And please let me know what you think of it. (pjprod@abc.com) Here's some info on it:*****************************“Peter Jennings Reporting: Ecstasy Risingâ€Airs Thursday, April 1st, on ABC at 10PM ESTABC NEWS TO AIR ONE-HOUR SPECIAL REPORT ON TODAY’S DRUG OF CHOICE -- ECSTASYThe rise of Ecstasy is a major event in drug history. If current trends continue, 1.8 million Americans will try Ecstasy for the first time in 2004; only marijuana will attract more new users. Overwhelming, positive word of mouth has made Ecstasy a nightmare for drug controllers. On a special edition of “Primetime Thursday,†Peter Jennings tells the epic story of Ecstasy that has never been heard. “Peter Jennings Reporting: Ecstasy Rising†airs THURSDAY, APRIL 1st at 10pm EST on the ABC Television Network.In the 1990s, Ecstasy seemed to come out of nowhere to join marijuana, cocaine and heroin as one of the four most widely used illegal drugs in the country. No other drug has ever spread so fast. To halt its spread, the U.S. Government has spent millions of dollars making a dramatic case against Ecstasy as a dangerous drug. The headline of this campaign has been that Ecstasy causes massive brain damage. But this is a claim based on flawed science, and many Ecstasy users now feel their government has no credibility. What do we know about the real risks of Ecstasy? Has the government been its own worst enemy in the fight to stop the drug’s use? “Peter Jennings Reporting: Ecstasy Rising†takes viewers through the seminal events in this story and introduces all the major players -- from Alexander Shulgin, the famous chemist who was the first person to report the effects of Ecstasy, to Michael Clegg, the Dallas businessman who gave Ecstasy its name and turned it into a recreational drug, to the drug enforcement officer who led the fight to make Ecstasy illegal, to the DJ who brought Rave to America. This special tells the definitive story of how an obscure compound, discovered in 1912 and all but forgotten for over 60 years, became the drug of choice for a generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatfriek Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 im setting it in my calendar.... judging by peter's approach, i already know im gonna like it!!!! the story that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliptoniaaa Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 interesting...lets see how the media will prtray this one...seems by the review that they may actually be trying to be objective!!!!!!! its worth a look!!!!!!!!!call me superstcious but its kind of funny that they will be doing this on april 1april fools day!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyhost Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Maybe they just want to see how many people would tune in for this type of broadcast and then not air it at all??? Kinda like a "ha-ha joke's on you," type of thing???That would suck...lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancs Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 no, no - its legit. no april fools joke. check it out. its time somebody gave took a balanced, obejctive approach to the drug. i think you will be pleasantly surprised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 i blame trance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancs Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 it's the love drug baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrzyC Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Thanks for the info...I actually get this channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mursa Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 ....i predict a D.A.R.E type propoganda show , but I might still watch it for "shits n giggles " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancs Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 do watch - its a great show - you will be surprised. And feel free to send me feedback and tell me what you think after having seen it. I promise it is not a DARE propaganda show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Originally posted by mursa ....i predict a D.A.R.E type propoganda show Drugs Are Really Exciting??? oooops i didnt say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Peter Jennings is one the best reporters in the business. I'm sure you will see a very objective and balanced report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mursa Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 FYI : - more people die each year from eating peaches ( choke on the pit ) than ecstacy acute entoxication - more people die from Asprin related deaths each year than do ecstacy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranzwhore Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 & next week the story of g!& in 2 weeks, the story of k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Originally posted by mursa - more people die each year from eating peaches ( choke on the pit ) than ecstacy acute entoxication damn, you really gotta be eating all reckless and whatnot for that to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mursa Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Originally posted by tired damn, you really gotta be eating all reckless and whatnot for that to happen ...what do you expect from Georgian red-necks .?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Originally posted by tranzwhore & next week the story of g!& in 2 weeks, the story of k! u kill me dead :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancs Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Hey just a reminder to check this program out. Its airing tomorrow (Thursday, April 1st at 10pm EST on ABC). We actually started working on this over a year ago and it was supposed to air a long time ago, but ABC thought it was too controversial. In the end, we got our way and it is airing - unchanged. So it would be great to have your support to show the network that they did a good thing by putting this story on. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 For the record…Peter Jennings is a blockhead. I don’t think that there is a bigger idiot on TV. I’m not saying that the producers of this news segment did not do a stellar job – I’m sure they did. - But all Peter has to do is read scripted questions or actually read a script written by someone else.Peter Jennings is not qualified to be on TV.SAT Question:Peter Jennings is to NewsA) As Oprah is to Neo-Nazis As Saleen is to TranceC) As Bling is to being matchoD) All of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 For the record…Peter Jennings is a blockhead. I don’t think that there is a bigger idiot on TV. I’m not saying that the producers of this news segment did not do a stellar job – I’m sure they did. - But all Peter has to do is read scripted questions or actually read a script written by someone else.Peter Jennings is not qualified to be on TV.SAT Question:Peter Jennings is to NewsA) As Oprah is to Neo-Nazis As Saleen is to TranceC) As Bling is to being matchoD) All of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 For the record…Peter Jennings is a blockhead. I don’t think that there is a bigger idiot on TV. I’m not saying that the producers of this news segment did not do a stellar job – I’m sure they did. - But all Peter has to do is read scripted questions or actually read a script written by someone else.Peter Jennings is not qualified to be on TV.SAT Question:Peter Jennings is to NewsA) As Oprah is to Neo-Nazis As Saleen is to TranceC) As Bling is to being matchoD) All of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolahotass Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Originally posted by guyman1966 For the record…Peter Jennings is a blockhead. I don’t think that there is a bigger idiot on TV. I’m not saying that the producers of this news segment did not do a stellar job – I’m sure they did. - But all Peter has to do is read scripted questions or actually read a script written by someone else.Peter Jennings is not qualified to be on TV.SAT Question:Peter Jennings is to NewsA) As Oprah is to Neo-Nazis As Saleen is to TranceC) As Bling is to being matchoD) All of the above :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolahotass Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Where's Andy Rooney when you need him???LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southof5th Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 e is not harmless no what anyone tries to tell you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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