Channel One Network Joins with Office of National Drug Control Policy to Broadcast National Town Hall Special.Entertainment Editors, News/Assignment Editors, Education Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2002 Special Programming Will Examine Teens and Drug Use; Airs on Award-Winning News Network to Nearly 8 Million Teens Delivering award-winning news and information to millions of teenagers daily for the past decade, direct-to-school TV network Channel One News debuts today a special edition focused on teens and drug use to nearly 8 million teenagers in conjunction with the Office of National Drug Control Policy The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) was established by the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C.A. § 1501 et seq.) and began operations in January 1989. (ONDCP ONDCP Office of National Drug Control Policy ). The Town Hall special features a group of students discussing these issues with US Drug Czar The term Drug Czar is an informal title that can mean: United States Between 1973 and 1988, several ad hoc executive positions were established that the press termed "Drug Czar". John Walters John Walters may refer to:
in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. , CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. , NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. and CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. combined. Broadcast via its national television network that reaches teenagers direct via satellite in middle schools and high schools across the country, the special gives a group of teenagers the opportunity to discuss the issue of drug abuse in today's teenage world. "Channel One is dedicated to tackling the tough issues, and we are proud to work with the ONDCP as we examine one of the most complex issues for teenagers in America -- drug use," said Morgan Wandell, Executive Vice President of Programming, Channel One. "Very often teens don't have a voice, or a forum to discuss their views on these subjects. The Channel One News Town Hall special was created so that teens are empowered to voice their concerns, and provide the ONDCP with a deeper look at how teens are affected by drugs and drug policy." "Working with Channel One News gives us an opportunity to reach millions of teenagers with important information about substance abuse," said Director John Walters. "We are proud to collaborate with Channel One News to produce a program that offers teens a deeper look at these issues." The Town Hall, which taped in Los Angeles, is one of an ongoing series of special programming developed by Channel One, the largest resource for important news, current events and entertainment information relevant to the new teen world. The WB Television Network and Channel One News recently joined forces to present "THE DAY IT ALL CHANGED," a one-hour news special addressing some of the questions and issues currently facing the world in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks on the United States hosted by Channel One reporters and "The View's" Lisa Ling, a former Channel One anchor. About Channel One The Peabody Award-winning network, a Primedia company, is the largest source of news and information for young people. Its 12-minute news broadcast is delivered daily to more than eight million students and 400,000 educators in more than 12,000 middle and high schools across the country. Channel One has cultivated some of today's leading on-air talent including Lisa Ling from ABC's "The View," CNN's Kris Osborne and Serena Altschul and Anderson Cooper, reporter Monica Novotny of MSNBC MSNBC Microsoft/National Broadcasting Company and Tracy Smith from CBS' "The Early Show"; all of whom were anchor-reporters for the network. More teens watch Channel One News than the evening news on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN combined. |
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