Or a Hearing Man’s Adventure Into a New World By Sheldon I. Altfeld Founder & Former Chairman of the Silent Network (1979 – 1990) Starting a cable television network for the deaf was certainly not something I intentionally set out …
The Silent Network began in December of 1979 as the world’s only cable TV network for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing audiences. All of the programming was produced in sign language, subtitles and full sound. It was the …
Variety/Sign Song I Will Survive – Mary Beth Barber Eye of the Tiger – Bob Daniels & Margo Cienik The Night Chicago Died – Douglas Ray Kennedy with Audry and Judy Landers Ain’t Going Down – Bill Pugin About Us …
We are looking for new programs in the entertainment area – interesting talk shows, pet shows, children’s shows, drama’s, comedies, game shows – whatever you want to do, as long as they do not exceed 10 minutes in length. …
Due to extenuating circumstances, not all of our programming is captioned or subtitled. We regret not being able to address this issue at this time. It is our promise that we will begin subtitling all of our programming within …
What do you think of our Internet Network so far? Please e-mail us your comments – good or bad – and let us know what you think and what you’d like to see on future programs. Contact us at TheSilentNetwork@gmail.com.
Please e-mail us and let us know if you watched the Silent Network on cable during the 80’s, who your cable company is (or was), and what city you’re in. Write to us at: TheSilentNetwork@gmail.com.
Some people have told us that the word “Silent” in our name is not exactly accurate. Deaf people are just as noisy as hearing people, they say. Well, obviously they weren’t aware that the word “Silent” in our name is …
