Mayor of Dish to be on Charlie Chat tonight...

[Scott Greczkowski]

Ok start your groaning now... I just got this in my inbox.

BTW dont forget to join us tonight for our Holiday Party and you might win a XBOX360.

MAYOR OF DISH, TEXAS, IN STUDIO FOR​

TONIGHT’S ‘CHARLIE CHAT’ CUSTOMER BROADCAST​

WHAT: DISH Network chief executive officer Charlie Ergen and executive vice president Jim DeFranco will host a very special guest on tonight’s Charlie
Chat customer broadcast. The Mayor of DISH, Texas, Bill Merritt, will be in studio to discuss why his town changed its name to DISH. DISH Network will also announce new channels and other exciting customer announcements.

WHEN: Monday, Dec . 12, 2005
9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST
DISH Network Channel 101

WHY: Formerly Clark, Texas, a small tight-knit bedroom community located a half hour north of Fort Worth, Texas, legally changed its name to DISH,
Texas. In exchange, DISH Network agreed to provide every household in the town of DISH 10 years of free basic satellite TV programming, including equipment and standard installation. DISH Network introduced the DISH City Makeover as part of recent re-branding efforts and a new advertising campaign trumpeting “Better TV for All.”

CONTACT: Mark Cicero
EchoStar Communications Corp.
720/514-5351
press@echostar.com

About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.71 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

 

[BFG]

I just look at it as us having our holiday party while meanwhile there's a charlie chat going on in the background

 

[FreddyvsJasonvsAsh]

where on the site is the party going to be?

 

[Grandude]

This is so exciting! Wow the mayor himself...............

 

[nuts4scuba]

I haven't watched a Charlie Chat since Scott started SatelliteGuys. I'll just be in the chat and watch Monday Night Football. I don't think I've missed anything the past 2 years.

 

[riffjim4069]

Ok, how many people think the Mayor has all his front teeth in tact?

 

[dougruss]

Now , that it explains all the Tweaking that Dish is doing on the HD Channels ! Getting ready for the "Travel Channel" in HD................first (and Last) visit to Dish, Texas....
Golly Gee....I can't wait !! :

 

[BFG]

That's not very nice. He looks very cool and normal to me.

 

[Neutron]

Ugh, why does DISH Texas have to be so damn close to where I live?

 

[BFG]

sounds like you're jelous After all you just live in plain-o texas heh

 

[HokieEngineer]

So, 15 minutes of happy holidays.

20 minutes interview with dish mayor.

15 minutes of how to use your remote videos

10 minutes of upcoming ppv/international/ppv events.

Looks like ill be watching MNF and chatting in the chat room

 

[Horsnuts]

Ditto. Same here.

 

[riffjim4069]

Hokie,

It sounds like you've already read the script!