jeffg@blake.acs.washington.edu (Jeffrey D. Goldader) (04/28/89)
CNN said this morning that ABC is going to make a 3 hr movie about the Challenger disaster. It sounds like a docudrama. ABC insists on going forward with the project despite objections from the families of the astronauts who died aboard Challenger. The writer and producer say they will try to be faithful to what really happened. I don't believe I am the only one who is shocked and outraged at the thought of the worst space disaster showing up as the ABC Sunday Night Movie. I can just see it now: "Tonight, on the ABC Sunday Night Movie: See the story that shocked the world, as the space shuttle explodes. With an all-star cast....." If you do not wish to see 51-L trivialized as a ghoulish sweeps-week extravaganza, please write to ABC and voice your opposition. I was able to get the address of the entertainment division, but the story on CNN indicated ABC News would be involved with the film. The place to write is: Robert Iger ABC Entertainment President 2040 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067 Could someone please post the address of ABC News? My letter goes out tomorrow.... Jeff Goldader University of Washington, Depts. of Astronomy and Physics jeffg@blake.acs.washington.edu jeffg@uw-beaver!blake.UUCP _______________________________ Disclaimer: The above opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Washington Departments of Astronomy and Physics, or those of the University itself.