Persian community to show support during PBS pledge breaks for Rick Steves
travelogue
on Monday, May 11 at 7:00pm on KOCE-TV
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – In an effort to better
understand the perplexing nation whose government so exasperates America, and to
showcase the contributions of Iranian-Americans in Southern California, KOCE-TV
is hosting a rebroadcast of the travel program "Rick Steves Iran" on Monday, May
11 at 7:00pm. The program repeats at 9:00pm
Life in Iran with Rick Steves
The broadcast seeks to give a local perspective on Iranian issues through
interviews with prominent members of Southern Californian's large Persian
community. "Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles and Orange County are striving to
preserve Persian culture and traditions while also contributing to America's
great institutions such as public TV," says Mariam Khosravani, Executive
Director of the Coastline Community College Foundation. "This program is a
superb example of how we believe in sharing our culture, accomplishments, and
contributions."
Organized by Khosravani and KOCE-TV Foundation Chair Jo Ellen Allen, this
special presentation celebrates Southern California's Iranian-Americans through
interviews and discussions during live pledge breaks. Guests include Dr. Firouz
Naderi, NASA scientist; David Nahai, CEO and General Manager of the Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power; Farhad Mohit, founder and CEO of DotSpots, a
social media distribution platform; Shabnam Rezaei of Norooz Productions;
producer of children's cultural programming; Farhad Mechkat, former Music
Director and Conductor of the Tehran Symphony; Essie Adibi, Director of the A.
Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research and Anderson Chair of Economic
Analysis at Chapman University; and Bijan R. Kian, Director of the Export-Import
Bank of the United States.
Radio host Shahrzad Ardalan of media sponsor KIRN 670AM Radio Iran will be
joining KOCE hosts Maria Hall-Brown, Camille Dixon, and Rick Reiff to interview
guests.
KOCE-TV President Mel Rogers says, "This is an important opportunity for KOCE to
bring together the Iranian-American community in support of public television.
We hope that the live pledge breaks demonstrate that Iranian-Americans support
an important cultural resource which lifts the quality of life for all in
Southern California."
About The Program
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Rick Steves Iran |
Rick Steves' Iran shows the glorious monuments of Iran's rich past, as well as
Iranian life today--in its giant metropolis, historic capital, workaday towns,
and a countryside village. Steves captures Persian culture: from Friday prayer
in a mosque to the nonconformist teen fashions at the mall; from anti-American
murals to the hospitality of a family dinner; and from the tranquility of rural
life to the crazy traffic of modern Tehran.
Rather than a political documentary dealing with the complex issues that
confront our governments, Rick Steves' Iran is a travelogue designed to increase
our understanding of an ancient nation that has been a leader in its corner of
the world for 2,500 years.
Enjoying ice cream with religious leaders, marveling at the popularity of nose
jobs for women, and witnessing the sorrow that blankets martyrs' cemeteries,
Steves and his crew provide a glimpse of Iran never before shown on American
television.
About KOCE-TV
KOCE-TV one of the most watched PBS stations in America with an estimated 5.8
million viewers monthly. KOCE's award-winning programming offers the
fifth-largest county in the nation a long-standing community hub for local news,
culture and features, and broadcasts the best available national PBS programs to
the entire Southern California five-county region. Known for its outstanding
dedication to education, KOCE Classroom serves more than a half million K-12
students. A national Roper poll recently ranked PBS as number one in public
trust for the fourth consecutive year.* The winner of hundreds of awards
including Emmys and Community Service Awards, KOCE continues to be a vital
community resource and connector for Southern California.
For more information, please visit www.koce.org Local cable listings:
http://www.koce.org/cable_list.htm
* Reported by the GfKRoper Public Affairs & Media poll (2007)
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