SHOWTIME TO AIR ANTI-CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM FEATURING PENN & TELLER .. this alert via the ACA e-mail: GCUNEO@amerchiro.org Beginning January 24, 2003, cable network Showtime will air a controversial new series called "Penn & Teller: Bullsh**!" The series, featuring comedians/magicians Penn & Teller, aims to discredit or expose TV psychics, alien abductions and other contentious subjects. The second installment of the program, set to air at 11:00 pm ET/PT on Friday, January 31, will address alternative medicine; with chiropractic care included the program's crosshairs. Other targets of the episode on alternative medicine will include reflexology, magnet therapy and an alternative medicine fair. While it is not exactly clear what the attack against chiropractic will entail, we do know that chiropractic care for infants will be discussed - and the program will not be good publicity for the profession. Employees of both Showtime and Learly Productions (the company that produced the series) have been less than forthcoming about the program, as they are very aware of the controversial nature of their program. The first episode (Friday, January 24) will focus on TV psychics. ACA's legal counsel is sending a letter to Showtime in protest of this action. After reviewing the program, we will advise the chiropractic profession on further action.