C-SPAN: 25 YEARS VIEWER CALL-IN CONTEST

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C-SPAN VIEWER CALL-INS


Watch -- Barry and Jennifer of  C-SPAN Describe the Call-Ins Essay Contest

Essay Contest:
On Friday, October 7, 2005, C-SPAN is marking 25 years of viewer call-ins with a special, 25-hour anniversary call-in program—and you could serve as a guest host!

Tell us why you watch or why you participate in viewer call-ins on   C-SPAN.
Do you have a favorite C-SPAN call-in moment? Do you have a story that illustrates why you participate in or watch call-in programs on C-SPAN? Whether your story is funny or moving, serious or inspirational, we'd like to hear from you.

25 selected viewers will participate in a special anniversary program on C-SPAN.
One grand prize recipient will come to Washington, DC, and co-host a portion of the live call-in program that begins at 8pm ET on Friday, October 7, from C-SPAN headquarters. The essays of 24 runners-up will also be featured in the anniversary program.

Here's how to enter:
· In an essay of no more than 250 words, tell us your best story or favorite moment from a C-SPAN call-in program that illustrates why you watch or why you participate in viewer call-in segments on C-SPAN.
· Use the online form or enter by mail.
· Each entry must be submitted with a completed submission form
· Deadline: Entries must be received by 5pm ET on Wednesday, September 7.
· Read complete contest rules before entering.

Mail entries to:

C-SPAN Viewer Call-In Essay Contest
400 N. Capitol St., N.W.
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20001

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   ONLINE PRESS KIT >>
Contest Winners
Read the essays of the 25 contest winners.
 
Press Releases
Sep. 28, 2005 -- Winners Named in C-SPAN Viewer Essay Contest Marking 25 Years of Viewer Calls
 
Sep. 14, 2005 -- C-SPAN Marks 25 Years Of Viewer Calls-Ins With LIVE, 25-Hour Call-In Program On Oct. 7
 
Aug. 17, 2005 -- C-SPAN Marks 25 Years Of Viewer Calls-Ins With LIVE, 25-Hour Call-In Program On Oct. 7
 
News Articles
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) - Oct. 10, 2005
Talkers Magazine - Cover Story Oct. 2005
Jewish World Review - Columnist David Brooks, Nov. 1999
 
History of Call-Ins on Radio and Television
A timeline of call-in programs
 
Evolution of Call-Ins on C-SPAN
A timeline of call-in programs at C-SPAN
 
More about C-SPAN's 25 Years of Viewer Call-Ins
Background information on C-SPAN call-in programs
 
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