GrassRoots TV Testimonials

What the community says about GrassRoots TV



"Television is one of the most powerful forces man has ever unleashed upon himself.   The quality of human life may depend enormously upon our efforts to comprehend and control that force."
-Nicholas Johnson,
Former FCC Commissioner



If it weren't for Grassroots TV, I'd have to PERSONALLY come to your house with a VCR and a box of unlabeled tapes and make you watch my latest video comedies.  Be thankful that community TV keeps that from happening, because I'm one of those guests who don’t know when to leave.
-Barry Smith,
Writer & Local Comedian

"GrassRoots is many things to many people.  It is a resource for the entire community.  It is a forum for those issues which concern us.  It is an opportunity for residents to participate in an exciting, creative endeavor.   It is a way for us to connect with each other and bind the community together.  It is a most valuable tool which can be used to enrich and improve life in this valley, and on this earth."

-John Smith, President and Founder
GrassRoots Network, 1973


"GrassRoots TV is a venue for artistic freedom and expression which does not exist on any other channel.  It’s a place for voicing opinions and interests, and enables people to produce shows and broadcast them at prices that allow access to everyone."
-Joel Belmont,
Community Member




“GrassRoots TV has provided my non-profit with more positive exposure than any other media outlet in the valley”
-Ray Vincent Adams, Director
Aspen Choral Society


“GrassRoots TV helps extend our mission by reaching a greater audience than we can accommodate at the Institute.  Through GrassRoots TV, the entire community receives important health information, and the Institute programs receive wide exposure.”
-Janet Ferrara, Manager
Given Institute of the University of Colorado


"GrassRoots TV provides an opportunity to develop skill and experience in television production.  It allows us to serve our community members by bringing them valuable information and inspiration.  GrassRoots TV is a great community resource!"
-Dr. Patricia Hill,
Community Producer


"Grassroots TV has shown, over the years, that it can react, with almost lightning speed, to the wants and desires of the local community."
-Jerry Pradier,
Community Producer

"Grassroots TV is the best way for us to capture and present the essence of the Wheeler Opera House to the viewing public.  It’s great fun for us and – we hope – for our locals and guests that tune in.  How great to have such a supportive and user-friendly media station to help get the word out on our unique venue!"

-Gram Slaton, Executive Director
Wheeler Opera House




"Through 'Art Matters!', Grassroots provides an opportunity to make aspects of Aspen Art Museum programming accessible beyond the museum walls, and to engage viewers in a dialogue about contemporary art locally and around the globe."
-Jeff Murcko,  PR & Marketing Director
Aspen Art Museum


"Grassroots TV is the one vehicle for free speech in Aspen that is not tainted by commercial interests.  It's a television station by the community for the community."
-Jerry Bovino,
Community Producer


"We value Grassroots TV as a vehicle and partner to broadcast our lectures and content to a larger audience in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond."
–Cristal Logan, Director of Community Programs,
Aspen Institute