Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:41:26 -0400 (EDT) From: David Casti Subject: ACTION ALERT: WICU-TV Submitted by: MikeMahler@aol.com On the 11:00 news on WICU-TV12 (Tuesday, Sept 5, 1995), local anchor Chris Knowles slammed gays and transgendered people as "freaks" WICU-TV 12 is the NBC affiliate in Erie PA. One of the anchors, Renee Phillips, noted that "To Wong Foo" was opening this weekend and said she was looking forward to going to go see it. Chris Knowles responded with "Are you kidding? If I want to see freaks, I'll turn on Jerry Springer. He then paused and added "No, I wouldn't.", implying that the topic was too disgusting. (It should be noted that WICU carries Jerry's show, so he in effect slammed his own station as well.) The station has been deluged with calls after the broadcast. Their number is 814-454-5201. When I called the station they suggested that folks write to the General Manager. The mailing address is: General Manager WICU TV-12 3514 State Street Erie PA 16508 Fax: 814-455-0703 Thanks!