BLAZED
GROUND BREAKING TELEVISION CHANGING WEB VIEWERSHIP
Ava Gabrielle
Response “Phenomenal” to First Season Program Lineup
This summer, Blaze Television Network launched its first original programming. “Duel”, a dual- host political commentary and debate program launched in mid-June. With each program, James Williams and Kent Skates waged captivating deliberations railing against the traditional “spin” of the issues facing the American population today. While the opinions of the hosts, represent their own opinions and are not representative of the opinions of the Network. Blaze Television Network remains committed to providing space for the creative exploration of the hosts to articulate perspectives that may speak to the positions of segments of the viewing audience. The first show obviously did just that garnering thousands of viewers in the first two weeks of airing. The response was overwhelming in spite of the Network exchanging hosts mid-way through the opening season. The original host, Kent Skates was an excellent host who brought a new and interesting perspective on the social political issues of the day. He will be missed.
In July, the Network welcomed replacement host, Mark Monosky. Mark brings his own unique perspective to the program. While his style is slightly more controversial, the response to his commentary has been as robust and positive. The Network looks forwarding to the future of the program with this addition to the cast.
Profile Show Touches Audience
The Network also launched “For Such A Time”, a profile of leaders, both contemporary and historical exploring the life of the person and the times that launched then to prominence. The first show, hosted by on-air personality Katherine “Kelly Druley” taped and aired shortly after the democratic primaries delved into the life of Senator Barack Obama. The second program which aired in late July, chronicled the life of Senator Hillary Clinton and the third will recount the extraordinary life of Senator John McCain. It should not be interpreted however, that the program will only look to the lives of prominent politicians. In an attempt to be in step with the preeminent events of the day, those individuals lead the way in the initial content in the program. However, viewers can expect to see leaders in entertainment, social issues, education, spiritual and various professional pursuits. Likewise, profiled leaders will also not only be those who are from the
