BTV takes over Boulder Public Access CATV-54
Jan 1st
As 2006 begins BTV takes over public access channel 54 as a sole source provider contracted by the city. After attacking CATV 54 for years the city barely allowed the people to have a channel while their channel 8 prospers from franchise fees. BTV receives no Comcast funding. This is an absolute attempt by the Boulder City council to suppress freedom on speech while keeping the government voice of propaganda alive and well.
This current city council has also proven itself racist by not allowing Tim “:Black Cowboy” activist to hold a partial silent vigil during his 3 minutes public participation in front of council. He attempted to hold up news headlines and not speak while trying to bring attention racism here in Boulder. He was interrupted by the city attorney who told council that they were not forced to endure his silence. Tim was then forced to speak. He was clearly singled out by council because he is a black activist. Rodrigo Garcia , boulder businessman and argentine attorney was also shunned by city staff and council when he attempted to become part of the bid process for public access TV. Mr. garcia also has a case against council because he has openly stated that he was discriminated against because of his hispanic roots. I witnessed both of their treatment and was shocked. This city council claims to be writing hate speech legislation, yet they derailed their own Human Relations Commission work at opening a hot line. In fact the commissions work was openly assailed and illegally micro-managed by council . the city manager publicly apologized.
Even so the Chair of the human relations commission condemned councils actions toward Public access TV and accused them of violating the first amendment by trying to silence the voice of the public. the evidence continues to mount as the NAACP begins to investigate councils actions. Interesting how things change. i was condemned by council for my use of parody on easter sunday and now during Christmas Holidays the city council is up against the ropes by three groups for violating civil rights in earnest. I used to be a TV cheerleader for the city and council but as we enter 2006 i must say this is the most intolerant, suppressive city government in recent history. at least my taped magazine shows will continue on BTV 54. Jann Scott Live will not since it was a target of Council as was the live studio at the Dairy. But I will continue my voice of descent on Channel 8 during public participation at their own council meetings. then i can look them in the eyes and discuss that which they hate: my voice uncensored.
More 54 Nightmare
Dec 4th
Deputy Manager BURKE today called Jann Scott Live and has been, for the past two days negotiate the return of Jann Scott Live to channel 54 BTV. BTV’s Tony Perri cut JS Live citing some ridiculous reason that the number one show on channel 54 (Boulders only live call-in talk show 8 ,54.0r63) could not go live. All we have to do is walk in the Dairy studio and go live…we have been operating the equipment for years…….The studio belongs to CATV not BTV. CATV is trying to keep the studio for live shows and performances…..but it make no sense to kill “Jann Scott Live” our 7500 weekly viewers. People are furious over this . By canceling JS Live Tony Perri is only hurting his own efforts……….Jann Scott Live represents the essence of Public access live call in uncensored free speech……… Perri’s BTV operation is on Pearl. While live studio is up we should continue. CATV has asked Jann to help raise funding for the studio at the dairy. We must continue as long as possible. JS Live and the sports connection are the only live call in shows. No one else does live in that studio.This has been an on going show. All other Jann Scott productions go to support JS Live.
Jann Scott Live – History of Public Access in Boulder – Oct 20, 2005
Oct 20th
An hour long episode of Jann Scott Live originally aired October 20th, 2005. In this show Jann starts off by showing his Halloween gift basket from the Mountain Man. Jann talks about what public access is going to do after the funding has been cut and gives us a history of public access in Boulder as well as some of the people who oppose it. We also get a peek at the new website where you can watch Jann Scott live and Jann Scott Tonite on BoulderChannel1.com and Jann explorers the possibilities of internet TV vs. cable TV. Throughout the show we see clips from the film Max Headroom during which Jann gives time for Boulder artists to speak about their work. Emily Ashley talks about her life growing up and how she got into the art of writing and how punk rock music greatly has influenced her to pursue her passions. Jenn Conner talks about how she grew up and what got her into media productions today and her interest in fashion and the arts, Aaron Smith talks about Boulder Channel 1 and how he got into television, video production and web design.