Program Types & Tips
Producing a Call-in Show
Sample Letters to Cable Carriers
Dear (Program Director):
To celebrate Law Day on May 1, our not-for-profit association is planning a (one
hour/one-half hour) (panel/call-in) show featuring this year's Law Day theme:
"Celebrate Your Freedom." We would like you to consider broadcasting our
production on or about May 1. Law Day is a nationwide program, established by U.S.
Congressional resolution, that fosters interest in our justice system and confidence in
the rule of law.
Our public-service oriented program will focus on equality under law, airing both
public opinion and law-related solutions to problems about diversity in our society.
We are hopeful that you will find a slot for us and provide production facilities or
assistance for our program. Please respond at your earliest convenience. We are thankful
for whatever help you can provide and encourage you to schedule additional programming of
your own around the Law Day theme.
Sincerely,
(contact name)
Dear (Producer):
In today's world, issues of equality under law confront each of us daily. The
differences among us that have been the strength of this nation also are a source of
tension and conflict. This theme is being explored for Law Day, to be celebrated May 1, to
recognize that strength and demonstrate the law's useful options for addressing those
tensions.
(Your spokesperson), (title) of (your organization's name), is available to participate
in your Law Day programming as an expert on (immigration, affirmative action, equal
employment, housing opportunity, mediation, redlining, community development programs,
racism in the courts, or any other appropriate subject).
I will call you in a week to renew our offer of assistance in programming for Law Day,
or in providing other expert resources for any legal issues you may be planning to
address. In the meantime, we remain eager to help you with accurate and timely legal
resources relevant to (your community name) and to the news of the day.
Sincerely,
(contact name)
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