Letters To The Editor

Concert was outstanding

Joe Ehrbar’s review of Judy Collins’ April 1 concert with the Spokane Symphony can only lead me to believe he and I attended two different events.

My wife and I and those around us found her performance outstanding, and the standing ovation at the end, although a too-frequent Spokane event, was clearly a statement by this audience of well-deserved appreciation for a wonderful evening.

Mr. Ehrbar and his editor might consider other venues for his consideration hereafter. Lance Erie Spokane

Collins’ performance ‘magical’

I was a member of the loyal audience attending Judy Collins’ concert (April 1). Reviewer Joe Ehrbar called it a “lackluster performance.”

I hope his lackluster review does not keep Judy Collins from returning to Spokane.

Judy not only displayed her magical singing style but also her musical ability by playing the piano and her charming personality with, as the reviewer stated “promoting herself …. between-song-spiels.”

Many of the songs Judy sings were written by her.

Her finale of “Amazing Grace” was far from anti-climatic. I was waiting for it and was far from disappointed. Kathleen Manning Spokane

Viewers can help save ‘Christy’

Thank you for the article from the (April 6) IN Life section “Gone But Not Forgotten.”

It reminded fans of television programs, how they might revive favorites that could be slated for cancellation.

Pictured in this feature was a scene from “Christy” starring Tyne Daly as the Quaker woman, head of the mission station, known for her skill with a rifle as well as her love and respect for the dignity of the people of the hills.

Kellie Martin plays Christy, a young privileged woman still in her teens who has come to Cutter Gap to be “teacher” to the children of these descendents of Scottish immigrants. The story is from the novel “Christy” by Catherine Marshall, and is based upon the early life of her mother.

The feature was timely, as I had just returned from a seminar titled “Educating for Virtue.”

Among the speakers was Mr. Michael Medved, media critic and PBS cohost, of Sneak Previews. He described the negative impact of television, and its “lack of gratitude expressed either to others, or to the Almighty” as an “acid that corrodes the very soul.”

The one exception was the message expressed in “Christy.”

I also met Ken Wales, executive producer of “Christy” and learned of some of the “behind the scenes” miracles as well as tribulations.

I urge all who care about fine programming to watch “Christy,” Saturday, April 15 and 22, 8 p.m. and write or call:

CBS Entertainment President Peter Tortorici

7800 Beverly Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90036

213-852-2345 Donna Kuhn Spokane