GOVS PAST AND PRESENT GET 'CONNECTED'.Byline: David Kronke Television Critic `California Connected California Connected was a television newsmagazine that broadcast stories about the state of California to "increase civic engagement." The show was created by Marley Klaus and aired on twelve PBS member stations throughout California. ,'' the newsmagazine created as a joint effort between several PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, affiliates statewide, including KCET KCET Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (Japan) KCET Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology , will air a special season premiere In television, a season première refers to the first episode of a new television season for a series that has been renewed. In North America, a given show's season première often airs in September or October, after several months of reruns. at 10 tonight asking the question, ``Can California Be Governed?'' Participating are current Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and, in a panel discussion, former governors Gray Davis, Pete Wilson, George Deukmejian and Jerry Brown. It examines the unique challenges facing those who govern a monumentally populous state with self-imposed limited means of tax revenues. As the interviews were taped at KCET's studios on Tuesday evening, however, the more pressing question seemed to be, ``Can 'California Connected' be governed?'' Reporters invited to observe the event were kept cooped up in a holding pen for much of the proceedings; they would have enjoyed more time with the current governor had they stayed home and watched Cinemax, which aired Schwarzenegger's terrorist-themed action flick ``Collateral Damage collateral damage Surgery A popular term for any undesired but unavoidable co-morbidity associated with a therapy–eg, chemotherapy-induced CD to the BM and GI tract as a side effect of destroying tumor cells .'' Schwarzenegger made himself inaccessible to virtually everyone, except ``California Connected'' anchor Lisa McRee. Even his predecessors were consigned to observing his interview on videotape. The only time he interacted with his other interviewees was for a photo op, and scarcely anyone was allowed to witness that. According to a KCET statement, ``McRee's discussion with Gov. Schwarzenegger focused primarily on what the new governor has learned about bringing together Democrats and Republicans, how they are spending the tax dollars and a discussion about his efforts on behalf of Proposition 57. ``The key thing of all of this is never to give up and never think that (California) cannot be governed,'' Schwarzenegger was quoted as saying. During the follow-up panel, the ex-governors each made their own points, including Davis, who explained his view of the federal government's role in the state's energy crisis. Schwarzenegger's gubernatorial campaign of last year - which began on ``The Tonight Show'' - inspired national press coverage but was assailed for public appearances in which reporters from outlets such as ``Entertainment Tonight'' were courted more assiduously as·sid·u·ous adj. 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection. See Synonyms at busy. 2. than those from more serious journalistic concerns. The action hero participated in but a single debate - one in which questions were made available beforehand. 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. anchor Judy Woodruff, speaking about Schwarzenegger's circumnavigation cir·cum·nav·i·gate tr.v. cir·cum·nav·i·gat·ed, cir·cum·nav·i·gat·ing, cir·cum·nav·i·gates 1. To proceed completely around: circumnavigating the earth. 2. of the political press during his campaign, told the Television Critics Association The Television Critics Association (or TCA) is a group of approximately 200 United States and Canadian journalists and columnists who cover television programming. They meet in the Los Angeles area twice a year, in January and July, in conferences known as Winter and Summer in January, ``It's frustrating, but it's the process. -- We all know it was a smart move politically; sure, we're frustrated, but it is the way the process is evolving.'' CALIFORNIA CONNECTED What: A newsmagazine addressing state issues. Where: KCET. When: 10 tonight. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: While they didn't appear together on camera, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, center, and former governors George Deukmejian, left, Gray Davis, Jerry Brown and Pete Wilson did pose for this photo op on the ``California Connected'' set before taping of the show began. Rene Macura/Associated Press |
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