Renew The Contract For Tavis Smiley As Host For Bet Tonight

"there should be a reconsideration of not renewing mr. smiley's contract. if it comes to pass that this decision will not be reversed i will definitely not be very supportive of further bet efforts to patronize me."

"I THINK THAT THIS IS SUCH AN INJUSTICE TO TAKE A MAN OFF THE AIR FOR NOTHING.TAVIS HAS BEEN SO GREAT FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND INFORMATIVE FOR BLACK PEOPLE. WE NEED THIS MAN TO KEEP US INFORMED WITH WHAT'S GOING.SO I SUPPORT A BOYCOTT OF (BET) IF HE HAS"

"the show doesn't need to be cancelled, it needs a better time slot and more time to explore the many issues that otherwise would not have a voice. African-Americans care about many other things besides money,music and sports. Tavis show not only being the"

"I am a strong supporter of Tavis Smiley. BET and Viocom must renew Tavis' contact because he is one of the voices for Black America which keep Back America informed. Black America will not stand by and let this unjust deed go silently. Whatever is aske"

"Why?"

"Tavis Smiley is and has been the eyes for the black communities. His show, Bet Tonight, is very informative and for someone to come along and take something that has worked for five season is ridiculous. I beg of you to think what you are really doing? Is"

"BET is making a big mistake by not renewing MR.Smiley's contract. With all the crappy programs that BET shows all day long they could at least keep ONE quality program on the Air. Instead of all the scantily clad booty shaking hoochie filled videos which "

"Keep Tavis Smiley on the air"

"This situation is an outrage. Boycott BET!!!!"

"Please retain Tavis Smily as host of BET Tonight by renewing his contract ASAP. Any differences of opinion you have with Mr. Smiley should be worked out in the office, not at the expense of viewers who support Tavis. Please rethink this horrible decisio"

"Tavis is one of if not the best thing BET has going for it. It's the only reason I watch BET. I suggest a boycott of all BET programmin (it wouldn't be hard to do), if Tavis's is not offered another contract. "

"Please renew the contract."

"I just think that whoever made the decision to let Tavis Smiley's contract expire, should be fired. This is excellent proof that BET undervalues its viewers and rutinely insults their intellegence by offering only music videos and comedy shows. Enough i"

"I've additionally submitted an e-mail to mel.karmazin@viacom.com and info@viacom.com with my displeasure. "