May 2008 Update - More Premieres!

May 9, 2008 Update

In This Issue

:: Documentary Film Now Airing on Public Television Stations Nationwide

:: Gala Screening of "SS United States: Lady in Waiting" scheduled in Norfolk, VA, May 22

:: New York Premiere of "SS United States: Lady in Waiting" set for May 29

:: Preparations for 2009 SS United States Calendar Underway

:: Order your DVD of "SS United States: Lady in Waiting"

Dear Conservancy Members and SS United States Supporters:

Happy Spring! We are thrilled to report that the new documentary film, SS United States: Lady in Waiting, is now being aired on public television stations nationwide! Exact schedules are still being finalized, but a preliminary list of planned air dates can be found at the bottom of this email. Our presenting station, Chicago's WTTW, is working hard to expand our ever-growing list of public television affiliates carrying the film, and each day we are adding new markets. While many stations have not yet scheduled the film, that doesn't mean that they won't ultimately air it. The satellite feed of the standard definition version was Sunday, May 4, and some stations recorded the film for broadcast but have not yet scheduled it to air. The High Definition satellite feed is scheduled for May 25th, at which time many stations will be showing the film in the format in which it was intended to be viewed. To find out if your local PBS station has added the film in your area, please see PBS Schedules.

Gala Screening of SS United States Documentary in honor of National Maritime Day set for May 22
Nauticus Center in Norfolk, Virginia

SS United States: Lady in Waiting will be screened in Norfolk, Virginia at the Nauticus Center on Thursday evening, May 22. The SS United States Conservancy has partnered with the Hampton Roads Shipping Assocation, Nauticus, Maritime Insitute, Old Dominion University, the Propeller Club, the Port of Norfolk, the Virignia Maritime Association, the Virginia Port Authority, and the Viriginia Pilots Association to support this special screening. Note that this is an invitiation only event: The SS United States Conservancy has extended invitations to all of its major donors in the area as well as all of the former officers and crewmembers from the SS United States. The Nauticus Center plans to screen SS United States: Lady in Waiting throughout Memorial Day weekend, at 2 pm and 4 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 23-26.

New York Premiere of SS United States: Lady in Waiting Scheduled for Thursday, May 29 at the Columbia University Club in New York City

The SS United States Conservancy is delighted to announce that a special New York premiere of SS United States: Lady in Waiting will take place on Thursday, May 29 at the Columbia University Club in New York City. SS United States Conservancy Board Members Charles Anderson, Susan Gibbs, Dan McSweeney and Richard Rabbett will be on hand and SS United States: Lady in Waiting Producer Mark Perry will introduce the film and respond to questions from the audience. We hope you can join us for this special evening! Please see the formal event invitation for full details. The Conservancy gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Carl Weber in the organization of this special event in the SS United States' home port of New York City.

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Plans for 2009 Calendar Underway! Exciting New Merchandise for Sale!
All proceeds help support the Conservancy

The SS United States Conservancy's Slop Chest offers a unique assortment of quality SS United States logo items specially created from original SS United States and United States Lines ephemera. The Conservancy's store may be accessed here. We are beginning to design our 2009 wall calendar, so if you have memories and/or photographs of the SS United States you'd like us to feature, please contact us at info@ssunitedstatesconservancy.org We are always looking for new material!

SS United States Featured in Two Major National Media Outlets!

SS United States Conservancy Continues its Press Outreach

The SS United States is currently showcased in two major media outlets, and we continue to work hard in our mission of raising public awareness of the SS United States.

ABCNEWS.com ran a wonderful piece on Saturday, May 3, showcasing the historical importance of the SS United States and the challenges associated with preserving this maritime leviathan. Many thanks to reporter John Griffin for his hard work on this outstanding piece! To read the article, click here.

The forthcoming issue of POPULAR MECHANICS for June features a major article about the SS United States - "Can This Ship be Saved?". The June issue has already been mailed to subscribers and will hit newsstands shortly.

The Conservancy is delighted that between the ABCNEWS.com piece and the Popular Mechanics article millions of media hits will be generated providing the SS United States with a tremendous new national exposure.

SS United States: Lady in Waiting DVDs Ready to Pre-Order!

The SS United States: Lady in Waiting DVD features many exciting extras (with over 30 minutes of additional footage) including expanded interviews with such notables as Walter Cronkite, LeRoy Neiman, and others, more of Phil Buehler's fabulous "Then & Now" transitions, a wonderful excerpt from Robert Wogan's 1999 Engine Room film "Below", rare home movies taken aboard the maiden voyage by the Big U's second officer, and more. The DVD also offers the option of surround or stereo sound and has a closed captioning option for the hearing impaired. Please visit Big Ship Films to order your copy of this wonderful tribute to the Big U.

Please Renew your Membership for 2008!

We hope that you will renew your membership for 2008. Our membership levels range from $25.00 to $1,000. More information about membership dues and benefits is available on our website. Note that all donations to the SS United States Conservancy are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. We highly encourage donations via PayPal. Please see the link below for complete details.

SS United States Conservancy- Membership Donation Page

SS United States: Lady in Waiting Preliminary Broadcast Schedule

PLEASE NOTE THAT LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; ADDITIONAL AIR DATES WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE

Atlanta, GA - WGTV - 8 - Tuesday, May 13, 2 AM

Austin, TX - KLRU - 18 - Tuesday, June 17, 2:30 PM

Baltimore, MD - WMPB - 67 - Wednesday, June 25, 10 PM

Birmingham, AL - WBIQ - 10 - Saturday, May 24, 9 PM

Charlotte, NC - WTVI - 42 - Thursday, May 22, 9 PM

Chicago, IL - WTTW - 11 - Thursday, May 22, 9 PM

Chicago, IL - WYCC - 20 - Thursday, May 22, 8 PM

Cincinnati, OH - WCET - 48 - Sunday, May 25. 7 PM

Cleveland, OH - WVIZ -25 - Sunday, May 25, 7 PM

Dayton, OH - WPTD - 16 - Thursday, June 12, 10 PM

Fort Myers, FL - WGCU -30 - Saturday, May 10, 5:30 PM

Frederick, MD - WFPT - 62 - Wednesday, June 25, 10 PM,

Grand Rapids, MI - WGVU -35 - Wednesday, June 18, 11 PM

Hagerstown, MD - WWPB -31 - Wednesday, June 25, 10 PM

Houston, TX - KUHT - 8 - Wednesday, May 21, 8 PM

Indianapolis, IN - WFYI - 20 - Thursday, May 29, 9 PM

Knoxville, TN - WKOP-15 Sunday, June 29, 7 PM

La Grande, OR - KTVR - 13 - Sunday, May 25, 2 PM

Lexington, KY - WKLE - 46 - Sunday, May 11, 10 PM

Los Angeles, CA - KCET - 28 - Saturday, May 24, 11 PM

Louisville, KY - WKPC -15 - Sunday, May 11, 10 PM

Macon, GA - WDCO - May 13, Tuesday, 2 AM

Milwaukee, WI - WMVS - 10 - Monday, May 12, 10 PM

Mobile, AL - WEIQ - 42 - Saturday, May 24 9 PM

Montclair, NJ - WNJN - 50 - Monday, May 19, 10 PM

Montgomery, AL - WAIQ - 26 - Saturday, May 24, 9 PM

Nashville, TN - WNPT - 8 - Wednesday, May 7, 11 PM

New York, NY - NET-13, Saturday, July 5th, 3 PM

New Brunswick, NJ - WNJB - 58 - Saturday, July 5th, 3 PM

Oklahoma City, OK - KETA - 13 - Wednesday, July 2, 10 PM

Philadelphia, PA - WHYY - 12 - Thursday, May 15, 9 PM

Portland, OR - KOPB - 10 - Sunday, May 25 2 PM

Reno, NV - KNPB - 5 - Thursday, May 29, 10 PM

Richmond, VA - Comcast 24 - Saturday May 31, 6 PM

San Francisco, CA - KQED - 9 - Sunday, August 10, 12 PM

Savannah, GA - WVAN - 9 - Tuesday, May 13, 2 AM

Tampa, FL - WEDU - 3 - Monday, May 5, 11 PM

Tampa, FL - WUSF - 16 - Wednesday, May 14, 10 PM and 12 AM

Tempe/Phoenix, AZ - KAET -8 - Saturday, June 14, 11 PM

Tucson, AZ - KUAS - 27 - Sunday, May 4, 5PM and 10PM

Tulsa, OK - KOED - 3 - Wednesday, July 2, 10 PM

West Palm Beach, FL - WXEL - 42 - Saturday, July 5, 8 PM

Thank you for your Support!

Thank you so much for your support and for your continued interest in our national flagship, the SS United States. Long may she live!

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors
SS United States Conservancy