Well, I just copied something from Uno Mas to Down-syn. To even matters out, here's a snip from yesterday's Down-syn:
<<http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=SearchLink&article=668
Help Save “The Guardian”!
Published: April 6, 2004
The CBS primetime show THE GUARDIAN, which features an ongoing plot about
Down syndrome, is in danger of being cancelled. The show began to delve into
the many complex issues facing new parents of a child with Down syndrome in
the February 2004 episode titled "All is Mended." In the episode, characters
Nick and Lulu learn through amniocentesis that their unborn child is
diagnosed with Down syndrome. As they struggle with this unexpected news,
they learn about the abilities of people with Down syndrome by taking on the
legal case of a young man with this condition and helping him with a
theatrical audition. Subsequent episodes have dealt with establishing
special needs trusts and other preparations for having a child with Down
syndrome. With the birth growing closer and the 2004 season coming to a
close, THE GUARDIAN has not been renewed by CBS and has been mentioned in
the media as a show that might be cancelled.
The producers of THE GUARDIAN have proven through these recent episodes that
they plan to handle the plot about Down syndrome in a responsible and
sensitive manner. They have worked to ensure that their representation is
accurate and realistic. If THE GUARDIAN is renewed for the 2004/2005 season,
issues affecting the Down syndrome community will continue to receive high
visibility with a national primetime audience. The public awareness that can
be generated through this type of show is considerable!
If you want to urge CBS to renew THE GUARDIAN, you can contact them in the
following ways:
MAIL:
Nancy Tellem
President
CBS Entertainment
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
EMAIL:
Go to
www.cbs.com. Click on "Feedback" at the bottom of the home page. >>
I emailed CBS a couple of weeks ago when I first saw this on the NDSS web page. But I don't think much of the chances for The Guardian. But I did think the season's finale made a good ending. -- Bob