Reactions to the Today Show

[Rawkinlocs]

Hi all,

I'm sure many of you received the e-mailing from Alissa this morning regarding the show, reactions, letters, etc. but perhaps you didn't. So, I'm going to paste what Alissa wrote in it here because I think it's important and she made some very good points in how we perceived the reactions of Katie, and what kind of message we send out:

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"I have had hundreds of you write to me to tell me you loved the segment but that Katie made a face with the green drink, cut me off, etc.. I actually thought she was great. She had a fudge ball after and loved it!

Many of you told me you were going to write the show and tell them how you felt, but I would erg you not to beat up on Katie, that is not the way to get more raw food out there. One of you even forwarded me a hate later that was sent to her. eek! If they get threats about this piece of show they are most likely not going to welcome raw food on again.

Please write them and tell them you loved hearing about raw food, loved seeing how great it looked (and how wonderful I am, lol!) and would love to have me back showing you how to make this type of food and talking more about this diet. Please be compassionate, these people were very kind to me. We want to spread the word and show people how this effects our minds as well as our bodies, not give the impression that raw fooders are a bunch of crazy threatening people! If they get enough letters from viewers who want to see more im sure they will accommodate."

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Amen Alissa...I will do that for sure!

[Rawkinlocs]

This just in....

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"Here is the Email for the Today Show
today@nbc.com

Sorry for the extra mail from me, but because of my 11,000 person email list i just received numerous emails back asking where to write the today show to tell them you would like to see more of me and raw foods. So feel free to write them! Remember, please be nice to Katie, they just need more information on this and im sure they don’t respond well to negative emails. Lets just focus on the positive! Thanks!

And thanks again everyone for your support, you’ve all been so great in supporting me in promoting raw foods!"

Alissa cohen
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[levamssg]

if everyone on this board alone wrote in saying they saw the show, are interested in raw foods, and would like to know more about it ... I do believe they would accommodate and have Alissa back.

The key words in the above are "they saw the show" ..... :)
It's all about ratings and people tuning in.

I saw the segment -- I wasn't especially enthusiastic about Katie's response to the drinks, but Alissa was superb! The food looked beautiful, and she is SO vibrant.

So, let's gang up on 'em folks -- send that email .. tell them you LOVED the brief segment about raw food and want to see MORE.

[flutterfly]

I just sent mine in and got the computer generated response back. Now lets see everyone here do the same and maybe we will see Alissa back in front of their cameras ;)

[Punky]

I just sent mine in too; no threat I promise :p

I just said I loved the piece, but just wished it was longer and that
Alissa could of spoke more about the other fabulous lookings dishes
she had brought ...yadda yadda yadda...great piece, thanks!

[Autumn]

I just sent mine too. :D

[Helen Of Tennessee]

I sent mine out also. Very short and to the point (about 3 sentences). Told them how much I liked Alissa Cohen's segment and that I have increased my raw foods and the benefits I had from it and that I would love to see more segments on their show pertaining to raw foods.

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[Sharon in Colorado]

I did as well. The main challenge I see with the segment is it's far too short for the message to get across. Most people would look at it and think, 'cool, I'll just add a green smoothie to my bacon and eggs in the morning and I'll look just like her'...the point needs to get across to the SAD masses that they need to ditch their Big Macs or brown rice and fish and eat ALL RAW to heal their bodies.

[Ginger]

I just wrote them & told them how I loved seeing Alissa & that I don't normally watch their show because I don't get up that early but if they were going to be talking more about the living & raw foods lifestyle then i'd have to start setting my alarm & getting up early!

[sweetgoddess]

I just sent them a nice email also.
It is great to remember that you get back what you send out :)

[vegggeeemom]

Just sent mine as well! Very short and sweet and to the point!

Pam

[Fuzzball]

It is great to remember that you get back what you send out :)

Uh oh......that explains a lot..... :)

[racheljj]

I agree with Alissa. I thought the segment was great! And even though Katie made that joke about the green smoothie, I noticed that she kept taking drinks of it so it must not have been completely awful to her! I'm glad to see everyone sending positive comments. I just sent my email, too.

Rachel

[flutterfly]

I noticed that she kept taking drinks of it so it must not have been completely awful to her!

Some times the ones that protest the most are the ones that are the most interested in it. They just don't want anyone to know lol

[FreshAir]

I just sent a nice one too!

[rawpriestess]

I sent mine in too.