A Modern Icon Federal on CTN

A Modern Icon Federal: 

The State of the Union

Community Television Network

This evening I received an email from Craig Kuras at CTN letting me know when A Modern Icon Federal would be played on Ann Arbor's cable TV station. Here's the schedule.

A Modern Icon Federal: The State of the Union is scheduled to premiere on ANN ARBOR COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK, CABLE CHANNEL 17 - Sunday, 5/24/20 at 7:25pm.

Additional replay times are: 

Tuesday, 5/26 at 2:25pm 

Wednesday, 5/27 at 8:55pm 

Thursday, 5/28 at 2:55pm 

Friday, 5/29 at 1:10pm & 6:55pm 

Saturday, 5/30 at 9:55pm 

Sunday, 5/31 at 8:55pm 

Tuesday, 6/2 at 3:35pm 

Wednesday, 6/3 at 8:00pm

Craig Kuras

Public Access Programmer

734.794.6150, ext. 41503

ckuras@a2gov.org

The video is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KSARHV-Y2ng.

Happy Birthday Baby to Appear on Ann Arbor CTN

Happy Birthday Baby

Ann Arbor Community Television Network

                     

Happy Birthday Baby is scheduled to premiere on ANN ARBOR  COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK, CABLE CHANNEL 17 - Thursday, 5/14/20 at 9:30pm.

Additional replay times include: 

Friday, 5/15 at 2:00pm & 5:47pm

Saturday, 5/16 at 12:55pm 

Sunday, 5/17 at 3:35pm 

Monday, 5/18 at 2:31pm 

Tuesday, 5/19 at 9:00pm 

Wednesday, 5/20 at 3:00pm & 10:31pm 

Saturday, 5/23 at 12:55pm

Craig Kuras

Public Access Programmer

734.794.6150, ext. 41503

ckuras@a2gov.org

Happy Birthday Baby can also be seen on YouTube where it has garnered over 7,500 views at:  https://youtu.be/dtI0lj1JCT0

My Latest Parody: A Modern Icon Federal

I have always found A Modern Major General from Pirates of Penzance to be a lot of fun. I remember seeing Danny Kaye who was a real expert at patter songs rattle off the lyrics with extraordinary precision.  It’s amazing that a popular song that was first introduced in the 1870s is still with us today.

In recent years when I’ve seen Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance performed, a few lyrics are often switched out in A Modern Major General to key in on politics. When I decided to write a parody about current events in the USA, using A Modern Major General seemed like a great choice. Enter A Modern Icon Federal.

With everyone in lock down due to the spread of COVID-19, I am not able to perform my new show, 2020 The Musical. Here’s an opportunity to sport the Uncle Sam costume I was to wear during that show.

A Modern Icon Federal is set to premiere on YouTube at Noon on Saturday, May 2nd at https://youtu.be/KSARHV-Y2ng.

CTN Permiere: Do The Five

I am on the board of CTN in Ann Arbor. With so many people on lockdown, the station has been looking for submissions about what it's like to stay at home and how people spend their time. Melissa Bondy, Assistant Manager of Community Engagement & Education at the City of Ann Arbor, contacted me and asked if I had material to share. As a result, my parody videos are being shown on Community Television Network, Cable Channel 17. 

Craig Kuras, the public access programmer at CTN Ann Arbor, emailed me this evening to share the presentation schedule for:

"Do The Five"

Dear Carol:

Your program, "Do the Five," is scheduled to premiere on your COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK, CABLE CHANNEL 17 - Tuesday, 5/5/20 at 7:00pm.

Additional replay times include: Wednesday, 5/6 at 3:00pm & 7:58pm; Thursday, 5/7 at 11:50am; Friday, 5/8 at 5:50pm;  Saturday, 5/9 at Noon & 6:13pm; Sunday, 5/10 at 2:55pm; and Wednesday, 5/13 at 12:28pm & 6:28pm; all on cable channel 17.

Thank you for showing your support of the community media by sharing your programming with our community.

Cordially,

Craig Kuras

Public Access Programmer

734.794.6150, ext. 41503 
ckuras@a2gov.org

CTN Premiere: It's So Wonderful to Roam

I have been posting It's So Wonderful to Roam on Facebook pages which I have joined. And I have been trying different thumbnails to see if some draw more attention than others. Me at a dinner table drinking tea. Me with baseball glove in one hand throwing a baseball in the other. Me with a mud mask on my face. I have not tried me in a bubble bath yet. Nothing conclusive to report at this time. https://youtu.be/HAqz6T1DxOk

I received this email this morning.

" A Coronavirus Parody: 

It's So Wonderful to Roam" 

on Community Television Network

Dear Carol:

Your program " A Coronavirus Parody: It's So Wonderful to Roam" is scheduled to premiere on COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK, CABLE CHANNEL 17 - Sunday, 4/26/20 at 2:00pm.

Additional replay times include: Sunday, 4/26 at 6:58pm; Monday, 4/27 at 1:00pm; Wednesday, 4/29 at 11:58am, 3:58pm & 10:25pm;  Friday, 5/1 at 3:25pm; Saturday, 5/2 at 2:30pm & 6:25pm; Sunday, 5/3 at 6:30pm; Monday, 5/4 at 9:50pm; and Tuesday, 5/5 at 6:58pm; all on cable channel 17.

Thank you for showing your support of the community media by sharing your programming with our community.

Cordially,

Craig Kuras
Public Access Programmer
734.794.6150, ext. 41503
ckuras@a2gov.org

7000 Views on Youtube!

Happy Birthday Baby has reached 7000 views on youtube! I'm reminded of the story of the tortoise and the hare. The hare keeps plugging along and gets to its destination. And so it is with Happy Birthday Baby. People are viewing the video and liking it. I know because I've received a great deal of positive feedback. But it hasn't taken off the way I had hoped.

No matter. What is important to me is that it is bringing joy to those who hear and see it. Do you know someone who is having a birthday? Send them Happy Birthday Baby as a virtual birthday card. It's sure to put a smile on their face. 
https://youtu.be/dtI0lj1JCT0 (Click link to view)

A Coronavirus Music Parody – It’s So Wonderful to Roam

We’ve been getting mixed messages from Trump – but here in Michigan, as well as many parts of the country, our governor has directed us to self-isolate – to stay at home unless you need to get groceries, medicine or medical assistance. If you are self-isolating like me, you find yourself with lots of time on your hands. What can you do that’s constructive? What can you do that’s fun? What can you do to keep up with what’s going on with COVID – 19 and how it impacts you and the rest of the country?

My answer to those questions is addressed in this new coronavirus parody based on There is Nothing Like A Dame from the musical, South Pacific with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein.

A Coronavirus Parody – It’s So Wonderful to Roam

https://youtu.be/HAqz6T1DxOk

In this world where almost everything has been put on hold, I create new routines for myself. A forty-minute walk every day does not replace a workout at the gym, but it helps. Getting out the sewing machine and making face masks for all the family is not my most favorite pastime but it made me feel good to be helping keep my loved ones safe. Creating the video featured in this post was a creative outlet for me to share ideas and connect with others on issues we are all dealing with. I hope it puts a smile on your face and if only momentarily diverts your attention from the seriousness of the current pandemic.

I go to the opera every night. The Metropolitan Opera is streaming a different Grand Opera every night – which is right up my alley. The National Theatre is streaming a wonderful play every Thursday evening. Check out the CNN link below for all sorts of online resources for cultural activities and entertainment.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/what-to-do-at-home-streaming-art-museums-concerts-coronavirus-trnd/index.html?utm_term=1585485084039f06cf181bd17&utm_source=5+Things+for+Sunday+March+29%2C+2020&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=194156_1585485084042&bt_ee=rzung7yHebz6WE%2FP4cTLRoew5dSU5GtLy3di%2Bl1jXgnkss3Z048hS%2FOudQ45Rw%2Fc&bt_ts=15854850

Please consider using some of this time to work for your favorite candidates in the upcoming election. Above all, stay safe.