NGC Mailbag
May 8, 2007Jeff Darnell – Viewer Correspondence
Thank you to the folks who continue to write in to this blog and to our regular email: comments@natgeochannel.com. As we hit the nice weather outside, television viewing begins to decline, but there seems to be no end to questions and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Scott writes: Thank you, a reason why I try to get people to question what they see and hear on TV is:
1) Researching a subject of interest is far better than listening to what someone wants you here.
2) People need to get out and participate in nature. One can not fully appreciate what we have by being a spectator.
Sincerely,
Scott
P.S. I use to subscribe to two of your magazines. My comments above are the reason why I no longer do. That and they are over priced!Also I should say I do like your channel I would say it is in my top 3.
NGC: We agree, researching a subject of interest is far more enlightening than watching on TV. Our programs, nor really any television programs, aren’t meant to be as indepth as books and articles – the medium doesn’t allow for it. If we get people excited about wanting to learn more about the world, researching animals, going to school, training to be a scientist, etc, than we’ve more than done our job. I can’t comment on the magazines, (although they’ll probably help you in your research), but thanks for watching the channel!
Sam wrote: Every once in awhile I get these irritating noises when watching your channel, they sound like a telephone dial, beeping like. Please STOP sending these noises, I can’t stand it!
NGC: Sam, we hear this off and on, you aren’t alone! That sound you hear is a cue we send to your local cable operator through our signal. Its never meant to be broadcast out and often we nor your cable operator knows its even happening until someone alerts them. Here’s the best course of action, write us at comments@natgeochannel.com with your zip code and cable provider. We can contact them directly and have the situation resolved so that you aren’t hearing that tone any longer.
rkoxford writes: I was wondering if all the episodes [of Dog Whisperer] are going to be repeats now. I watched Friday (4-20-07) and all 3 were repeats, are there no new episodes now? Thanks!
NGC: We have some surprises in store later this summer as we premiere 2 episodes from season 3 during a Best of Dog Whisperer Week. Cesar is busy right now in production with season 4, which will premiere probably in September of this year (still being finalized). Until then, we are in repeats on Friday nights – we had to give Cesar a little rest and it gives us the chance to allow new viewers to find the program as well.
Thanks again from NGC and please keep the email coming (comments@natgeochannel.com) and/or the posts to this blog.
Comments (27)
I can't seem to find any information about the program Ultimate Factories and when additional episodes will air on the NGC. I was told that one of the episodes was on the Ferrari 599. Others were on the John Deere factory and Harley Davidson. Your search engine doesn't indicate anything about future episodes, scheduled episodes or repeat episodes being broadcast. How do I find that information on this web site?
Thanks,
Tom
Posted by Thomas B Kemp | May 8, 2007 2:55 PM
Hi NGC, I just want to say that I love the web site, the blog and most definetly the National Geographic Channel , you are the BEST! I love the constant research you do and all the programming, the National Geographic should be on every high school ,JR high and Grade school curriculum. What a great way to learn ancient as well as recent history. keep up the Great work!!
Posted by Deborah | May 15, 2007 10:54 PM
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Posted by lexios Nicolaos Monopolis and Kirsten Marie Pisto | May 25, 2007 3:02 PM
I really enjoy watching your channel. Often the music is so loud I cannot hear what the narrator is saying. When this occurs I switch to another channel. Can you please quieten the music?
Posted by Marty | May 26, 2007 12:13 PM
Tonight you aired a show called Outsmarting Terror on the National Geographic Channel. The material that was used in the Pentagon was in fact Rhino Linings and not Line-X. If you go to rhinolinings.com you will find this information.
Posted by Faith Walter | May 26, 2007 8:18 PM
To Thomas Kemp:
I apologize for the delay, the best bet for schedule information is at http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html. I also did a search for Ultimate Factories here: http://google.nationalgeographic.com/search?q=ultimate+factories&sort=date%3AD%3AL%3Ad1&output=xml_no_dtd&site=channel_et&spell=1&oe=UTF-8&client=channel&proxystylesheet=channelet_test
Posted by Jeff Darnell | May 29, 2007 7:12 AM
To Marty:
We periodically get the question about background music and quite honestly, I get a few answers. We QC (Quality Control) all of our shows before they go through our Master Control. We check audio levels of narration and music throughout and in our machines, they come out clean. The compression rates we use are the same as most other networks but sometimes how they are ultimately played on your site is completely reliant on the signal from your operator. If you can email us at comments@Natgeochannel.com with your cable operator and zip code, we might be able to find out if they are mixing our audio or transmitting at different levels. We monitor our signal on local cable in DC as well as the satellite providers and it seems to be coming out fine. However, the more we know about what is going on, the better we can ensure the signal is clean.
Posted by Jeff Darnell | May 29, 2007 7:16 AM
cosmic explosions in your March 2007 issue were interesting and while speculations are fun for scientists the conclusions rub elbows with junk science.
Lance Hodges Ph.D.
Posted by lthodges34@hotmail.com | June 4, 2007 4:26 PM
Aryan Brotherhood documentary was excellent program!!! Guy with long hair seemed like a good guy who made a lot of bad choices in his life.
Posted by C. Hernandez | June 7, 2007 10:42 AM
could you please tell me how I can write to the guy with the long hair in your documentry, The Aryan Broherhood.Enjoyed the programme and would like to share some views.
Posted by Rob Fenlon | June 23, 2007 6:56 AM
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YEAR THE ARYAN BROTHERHOOD DOCUMENTARY WAS RECORDED WAS IT 2007 OR BEFORE
Posted by GERRI MCKILLEN | July 15, 2007 6:39 PM
To Gerri: Explorer Aryan Brotherhood was filmed in late 2006 and premiered on television in 2007. Hope that answers your question!
Posted by Jeff Darnell | July 16, 2007 10:36 AM
Do you have any idea how long michael thompson ex aryan brotherhood has left to serve or is he in the system for life? a very articulate man who i find it hard intriguing
Posted by Gerri | July 19, 2007 5:58 PM
can you please tell me how long michael thompson (Ex Aryan Brotherhood) has left to serve or is he in the system for life, i find him articulate and candid he intrigues me
Posted by Gerri | July 19, 2007 6:01 PM
sorry did not mean to post the same message 3 times, my computer froze,
Posted by GERRI | July 20, 2007 6:22 PM
Hello, does Michael Thompson have a web site or an email address? I was very impressed after I saw him on the National Geographic A.B. program and I wanted to offer words of support:)
Posted by Kim | July 28, 2007 10:31 PM
hi kim i too was most impressed by michael thompson on NAT GEO he is very intelligent he just made some bad choices but hey not everyone is perfect and to give him credit he has turned his life around
Posted by Gerri | August 2, 2007 5:58 PM
I too was impressed by michael thompson. Has anyone got his contact details?
Posted by Col | August 3, 2007 10:55 AM
AS FAR AS I AM AWARE MICHAEL THOMPSON IS LIVING IN SECLUSION FOR HIS OWN SAFETY, ACCORDING TO THE DOCUMENTARY ON NAT GEO CHANNEL,
Posted by Gerri | August 3, 2007 6:07 PM
Hi Gerri, I totally agree with your comment:) The quality of our life is dependant on the choices we make while living it. I admire Michael Thompson for having the strength, intelligence and courage to turn his life around. I guess posting these words here will be the only place to do so..."Good for you Michael!"
Posted by Kim | August 4, 2007 12:27 AM
Did anyone watch the channel 4 show about the aryan brotherhood and can anyone tell me why Mike Thompson was replaced by an actor ? speaking his words
Posted by Gerri | August 12, 2007 5:40 AM
i love the show dog whisperer it is the best
Posted by Simran Patel | September 15, 2007 4:45 PM
i love dog whisperer it is the best and i love dogs
Posted by Simran | September 15, 2007 4:48 PM
hi, i know i'm sending this e to the wrong place, but maybe you can help me please. my son captures
the best lighting and angels on out door pics.
where and what can i do to help him with his dream?
please let me know, he is 17 and need help in the right direction.........thank you
ronny carr
Posted by ronny carr | October 1, 2007 12:37 PM
I was just wondering when you were going to show the Ultimate Factories for United Parcel Service in louisville kentucky? I know it is in feburary and i would like to see it. Thanks
Posted by Casey | February 14, 2008 6:31 PM
The program just watched on TV irritated me. The polar bear investigation revealed that we were polluting the arctic, causing hormones in young male bears to be aggresive and killers. I don't think you have done near the reseach to make a claim like that. It does fit nicely with the global warming circus we are experiencing.
Posted by Rodney Winter | March 23, 2008 11:01 PM
Re Michael Thompson former Aryan Brotherhood member:
Does anyone know how I can write to him? Did an actor portray MT in the National Geographic documentary, and on the clips that appear on YouTube? tks
Posted by cliff | March 31, 2008 1:29 AM