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<body> <HTML> <HEAD> <title> People Count TV </title> <meta name="keywords" content="peopelcounttv, PeopleCount, People Count, Barbara Pyle, Micro-Lending, creating jobs, empowering"> <meta name="description" content="People Count is award winning television, showing real people making real progress for a better tomorrow"> </HEAD> <body STYLE="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);" TOPMARGIN=0 LEFTMARGIN=0 MARGINWIDTH=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0> <table width=600></tr><td> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <b> <span STYLE="font-size: 16pt;"> What is PC? </span> </b> </p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> PC is an award-winning television series which entertains as it teaches, inspires, and raises awareness about social and environmental issues. The series focuses on remarkable individuals leading the way to create a better future in their communities. Episodes that are originally produced for CNN, CNN International, and the TBS Superstation are updated and expanded for television stations and non-profit organizations worldwide free of charge. Updating and expanding these shows for international distribution is made possible thanks to special funding from several United Nations agencies, private foundations, as well as Turner Broadcasting's vast production resources. </td></tr><tr><td> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>"Our planet will not be saved by any one big decision," says Barbara Pyle, "but by many individual choices - choices by individuals like you and me. Television has an important role in providing the information necessary to enable us to make these choices."</b></p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In 1992, her production, One Child, One Voice was the centerpiece of the Save the Earth media campaign. She created an unprecedented global collaboration between TBS, National Geographic Explorer, National Audubon Society, The Cousteau Society, Network Earth, Turner Publishing, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, cable operators and numerous grassroots environmental organizations. The film initiated a letter-writing campaign to heads of state in support of the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The film was distributed to over 100 countries and more than one million responses were received from around the world.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In 1987, network of international television stations for her film Day of Five Billion was created. Over 80 countries broadcast this award-winning documentary on July 11, the symbolic day the world's population reached five billion. In 1989, Without Borders expanded that network to 127 countries. That network of broadcasters was the base that ultimately became CNN World Report. Both programs were co-productions with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and reached a tremendous global audience.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">From 1989 to 1996, She served as executive producer of Captain Planet and<br>the Planeteers, the world's first animated action adventure series that makes environmental and social issues accessible to children.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Prior to joining TBS, Barbara worked as a photojournalist and aerial photographer. She produced photo essays for NBC News, both nationally and locally in New York. She has three Time Magazine covers to her credit and has been a contributor to ten books. She has worked as a photojournalist and filmmaker in over 90 countries.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In 1970, Pyle founded the non-profit Center for Reproductive and Sexual Health, a clinic affiliated with the Clergy Consultation Service providing services related to women's reproductive health.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Pyle studied at King's College, England and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Tulane University where she was named Outstanding Student of Philosophy and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. She earned a Master's Degree in Philosophy and Logic at New York University. Pyle is a native of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span STYLE="font-size: 12pt;">For the past 25 years, photojournalist and filmmaker Barbara Pyle has journeyed the world to capture the human spirit. </td></tr><tr><td><p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </td></tr><tr><td> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <span STYLE="font-size: 16pt;"><br><br><b>Philosophy of PEOPLE COUNT<br>Executive Producer Barbara Pyle</p></style> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As early as 1980, Pyle was concerned about the lack of positive television programming and understood she was in a position to do something about it. She recognized television's power to inspire change, encourage tolerance and unveil stereotypes. For 20 years, she has done just that, producing award-winning programs such as the Finite World Series, Without Borders, Captain Planet and The Planeteers</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(A 113-episode animated series for children) and the Save the Earth campaign. Each of these innovative programs, along with many others in which Pyle has been involved, has had a far-reaching impact on viewers around the world. </p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pyle's approach to television production has paralleled the evolution of her own philosophy about social issues. As a result of her work with the United Nations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and women's and environmental groups, Pyle grew increasingly aware of a common thread in each successful project – individual determination. Ordinary individuals were doing extraordinary things – inspiring change, encouraging others in their own communities to better themselves, and set the stage for a safer, more fulfilling future. Motivated citizens were often the ones who had the respect of their peers and the ability to carry a message that would be heard. Pyle was inspired to tell the stories of these individuals. In 1993, PCwas . </p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">PCbecame the centerpiece program of Turner Broadcasting's company-wide initiatives for United Nations Summits and Conferences. Today, it continues to put a human face on the complex social, environmental, development and population issues being tackled in the global arena.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pyle's experience in television has taught her that when problems are presented in conjunction with practical solutions, viewers are more receptive to the information and often empowered to act. The series encourages grassroots activity by offering viewers contact information at the end of each program and is central to the PCphilosophy.</p> <p STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Univers, 'Zurich BT', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pyle's programming recalls the notions expressed by forward-thinking idealist, Thomas Hutchingson, during the infancy of the broadcast medium. In his 1946 essay, "Here is Television, Your Window to the World," Hutchingson discussed how TV should do more to bring understanding and peace into the world than any other single material force on the planet. Although many today would argue that television has become an obstacle to understanding and peace, Pyle and her colleagues are firm believers in television's power to educate.</p> </td></tr> <td NOWRAP NOF="NB_CYVT" CLASS="TextNavBar">[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/about_people_count.htm">About People Count</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/About_Jane_Fonda/about_jane_fonda.htm">About Jane Fonda</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/About_Barbara_Pyle/about_barbara_pyle.htm">About Barbara Pyle</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/About_Barbara_Pyle/More_About_Barbara_Pyle/more_about_barbara_pyle.htm">More About Barbara Pyle</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/About_Barbara_Pyle/More_About_Barbara_Pyle/Inspiring_Photos/inspiring_photos.htm">Inspiring Photos</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/About_Production_Staff/about_production_staff.htm">About Production Staff</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../About_People_Count/People_Count_Philosophy/people_count_philosophy.htm">People Count Philosophy</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Tune_In/tune_in.htm">Tune In</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Photo_Gallery/photo_gallery.htm">Photo Gallery</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Contact_People_Count/contact_people_count.htm">Contact People Count</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/episodes.htm">Episodes</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Waste_To_Wages/waste_to_wages.htm">Waste To Wages</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Rags_To_Riches/rags_to_riches.htm">Rags To Riches</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Out_of_the_House/out_of_the_house.htm">Out of the House</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Heads_Up/heads_up.htm">Heads Up</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Shifting_Tides/shifting_tides.htm">Shifting Tides</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Fishing_For_Solutions/fishing_for_solutions.htm">Fishing For Solutions</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Crafting_Change/crafting_change.htm">Crafting Change</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Wetland_Warriors/wetland_warriors.htm">Wetland Warriors</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Wetland_Warriors/wetland_warriors.htm">Wetland Warriors</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Leapfrog_to_the_Future/leapfrog_to_the_future.htm">Leapfrog to the Future</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Down_to_Earth/down_to_earth.htm">Down to Earth</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Scratching_the_Imagination/scratching_the_imagination.htm">Scratching the Imagination</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Field_of_Dreams/field_of_dreams.htm">Field of Dreams</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Don_t_Move_Improve/don_t_move_improve.htm">Don't Move Improve</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/In_Our_Backyard/in_our_backyard.htm">In Our Backyard</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/No_Place_Like_Home/no_place_like_home.htm">No Place Like Home</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Hard_At_Work/hard_at_work.htm">Hard At Work</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Soaps_for_Social_Change/soaps_for_social_change.htm">Soaps for Social Change</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/In_Our_Backyard/in_our_backyard.htm">In Our Backyard</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/No_Place_Like_Home/no_place_like_home.htm">No Place Like Home</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Hard_At_Work/hard_at_work.htm">Hard At Work</a>] <br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Soaps_for_Social_Change/soaps_for_social_change.htm">Soaps for Social Change</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/A_New_Deal/a_new_deal.htm">A New Deal</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Episodes_In_Production/episodes_in_production.htm">Episodes In Production</a>]<br>[<a HREF="../Episodes/Episode_Catalog/episode_catalog.htm">Episode Catalog</a>]</td> </tr> </table> </BODY></HTML>