See below. I invite anyone who might be interested to contact Heather Muir directly. > Heather Muir > Co-Producer > The Jon Dore Television Show Season Two > 416-596-8118 x 353 > 416-830-2007 C > [log in to unmask] > From: Heather Muir > Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:49 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Interview Request - Drug Expert/Historian > > Matthew, > > I’m hoping that you can assist me with an interview request. > Perhaps this interview criterion applies to you directly. Here’s > hoping. Truly, any direction that you can give me would be greatly > appreciated. > > I work on The Jon Dore Television Show. Most folks know Jon as the > Roving Reporter on the first three seasons of Canadian Idol. He has > his own show in its second season, on The Comedy Network. Jon is an > award winning comedian. He was nominated for a Gemini for his work > in season one. > > Each episode has a theme and combines scripted comedy with expert > interviews. That is why I’m writing. Episode 213 is titled ‘Jon > Does Drugs’. I’m looking for a drug expert/historian to join us for > an interview. We are hoping to sit down and discuss the history of > drugs in society. This is not hard hitting but we are looking for > the facts. However, a healthy sense of humour is always a plus! > > The questions will be along these lines: > > What are drugs? > Who invented them? > Where do drugs come from? > Why do people use them? > Why are drugs illegal? > What negative effects have drugs had on our society? > > I must make you aware that our show is not everyone’s cup of tea. > We are very irreverent – Gemini nominated but irreverent. That > said, have had some impressive guests join us – the Head of > Psychiatry from North York General, a Buddhist Monk, Dr. Kirsty > Duncan on Climate Change, Judy Rebick on equality, etc. We are a > professional, tight knit crew and we treat our guests very well. > Jon is charming and makes even those on camera for the first time, > feel very comfortable. We tape in Toronto the week of December 1st. > > I would like to discuss the show and the interview opportunity with > you at you earliest convenience. > > Thank you for your help. > > Heather Muir > > Heather Muir > Co-Producer > The Jon Dore Television Show Season Two > 416-596-8118 x 353 > 416-830-2007 C > [log in to unmask] >