Attn. L.A. Reasonoids: Come Help Me Find the Future of Public Television

The good folks at the American Cinema Foundation are hosting four interesting panel discussions on Friday and Saturday at the American Film Institute, including one on "Public Television Confidential: A Look at Basic Premises," where I'll be chanting "Free Big Bird!" and suchlike.

Details: Saturday, 8 p.m., moderated by occasional Reason contributor Cathy Seipp; other panelists include The Hollywood Reporter's Ray Richmond and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory director Mel Stuart. Admission is free, seating is limited, RSVPs are a must, and more information (including on the other panels) here.

Comments

[Mike Kole]

I'll chant, "cooookieee"! Can somebody do The Count, with charts that show home much money's been run down the drain on PBS?

[Jon Bristow]

If only I didn't have plans already...

One! One million dollars! Ah ah ah!
Two! Two million dollars! Ah ah ah!

[Shem]

Where've you been, Mike? These days, a cookie is a sometimes food.

[Warren]

I looooove trash

[Stevo "Grover" Darkly]

Around ... around ... around ... around ... over ... under ... and through!

[Cathy Seipp]

I may also discuss the secret psychosexual meaning of Elmo, if I'm in the right mood.

[Herrick]

Herrick finds CPB to actually be one of the few good Federal Programs. Bert and Ernie taught me to be proud of who I am.