On the heels of my examination of the big networks‘ (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) willingness to profit from marijuana minstrel shows and refusal to air the truth about cannabis and its users, we get this example today of the little guys – independent stations – that fear airing paid programming about marijuana legalization in a state where 56% of the people support it.
(LA Times) After one week on the air, a series about “the merits of the cannabis plant” has departed KDOC-TV Channel 56 in Orange County after the producer said station executives told him they weren’t comfortable with the content.
“Cannabis Planet” producer Brad Lane said Wednesday that after agreeing to run the paid programming, KDOC executives declined to list it in their program lineup and wouldn’t accept ads to promote the show for fear of alienating existing advertisers. The first 30-minute episode ran in late-night slots last Friday and Saturday.
KDOC officials did not return calls and e-mails seeking comment.
Lane said he had purchased time for “Cannabis Planet,” intended as a weekly series about the medical, agricultural and industrial benefits of the marijuana plant, to run on KJLA-TV Channel 57 on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 13.
And who do you suppose those alienated advertisers would be? I don’t get Los Angeles television, but I’m willing to bet KDOC runs many beer and pharmaceutical ads.
I suggest that anyone in the LA area who is sick and tired of mainstream media suppressing the truth about cannabis to contact KDOC and let them know you will no longer watch their channel. Then make a second call to KJLA and let them know you’ll be watching “Cannabis Planet” and will support their advertisers.
KDOC-TV
625 N Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(949) 442-9800
(949) 261-5956 Fax
info@kdoc.tvKJLA TV
2323 Corinth Ave
West Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 943-5288
(310) 943-5299 Fax
info1@kjla.com
By the way, supreme fan of irony that I am, I enjoyed seeing that on Monday, August 17, KDOC will be showing The Who’s rock opera, “Tommy”, the story of the deaf, dumb, and blind pinball wizard who is taken to “The Acid Queen” (Tina Turner) for treatment, a movie chock full of drug references. Apparently the executives aren’t uncomfortable with that content and advertisers aren’t alienated by the lyrics “My work is done now look at him / He’s never been more alive. / His head it shakes his fingers clutch. / Watch his body writhe / I’m the Gypsy – the acid queen.”
I suppose as long as Tommy sticks to pinball, drops acid, and doesn’t talk about legalization of marijuana, he’s OK by KDOC.
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This shows the tremendous lack of balls on the part of KDOC. After all, there’s a new show called “Three Sheets” where the host bar hops in different countries. Why are corporate $ponsor$ OK with a show about bar hopping and named from a slang term for getting blindingly drunk, but not about cannabis?
“Three Sheets” also airs on the “Fine Living” channel for crying out loud. Why are cannabis consumers demonized while alcohol consumers are treated like royalty? Step up to the hypocrisy buffet!
CANNABIS PLANET tv is the best show benefiting the cause of “our community”
THey should shed more light on Charles Lynch, SOMA, and EDDY LEPP.
FREE THEM ALL!!
We have every right to watch what we want. Today most televisions are equipped to block programming. Therefore what right do they have to not allow viewers to watch what we want? If you are concerned then block the program. If I can tune in and watch advertising covering everything from girls gone wild to every medication on the market, what is so wrong with educating yourself on the value of a plant! Is it impossible that there is a large group of dedicated hard working individuals interested in this subject (56% of Californians alone!) Hmmmmmm… KDOC – may you be blessed and never have a need for medical marijuana. KJLA – thank you for freedom of choice, education and the right to choose.
Is there any way for this to go national? I’d like to Tivo (DVR) every episode. Will additional episodes be available on the web?
It’s like a video version of High Times, I love it…
I am a new addition to the Cannabis planet Team (associate producer) Also will be having a Henry Hemp Info cartoon segment for upcoming episodes done by artist Mike Tucker!…Cannabis planet TV is a revolutionary Television station that is going to help educate the world on the Hemp cannabis plant. Help erase the haze of 70 years of propaganda claiming it is the devils weed, Help us Hemp the planet By helping us Keep Cannabis planet on the air! Help us reveal the truth to the people of the world that “Hemp can Help save the planet”
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Lets not be closed minded like KDOC! I cant believe they kicked us off the air!
I believe this will be the NEW MTV/History/Truth station that becomes a house hold name!
Thank you for all your support my friend’s!
“One Love”
Henry Hemp
I just watched the first episode @ Cannabisplanet.TV
Great show; the commercials are the best part, I think, but they had some great Charles Lynch coverage.
The AHH commercial was my favorite all-time commercial that I’ve ever seen anywhere. Hot babe in a slinky shift with huge beautiful bud. 31 flavors…
LA and NY markets are very sensitive on what they show usually larger advertisers. Each of these cities broadcasts not just locally and in the surrounding areas but anywhere in the country that cannot get locals via satellite or antenna. Customers who cannot get locals via satellite and/or HD locals can subscribe to their choice of LA/NY via satellite. FCC says that all cable/satellite companies have to supply some form of local channels. FCC also regulates that customers are ONLY eligible for these LA/NY stations if no other means of broadcasting the customers locals is available.
Do you think that this has anything to do with these LA stations’ rejections? Playing in more markets means potential for more windfall? especially from contributing constituents? I think I am seeing a trend of Networks being puppeted by state agendas, special interest groups, and corporations, and of course $$$.
just emailed ‘em.
told them i along with others will be boycotting their channel.
i suggest others do the same.
i’ll be calling later today.
I saw Cannabis Planet last week and it ROCKED!
KDOC is weak sauce for pulling the plug… I will definately tune in next week to KJLA to watch more, Sarah Diesel is the bomb.
HEMP HEMP HOORAY for Cannabis Planet!
