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Issues & Concerns Category => 3ABN => Topic started by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 01:53:20 PM

Title: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 01:53:20 PM
Showing up a few hours in the afternoon after Shawn Boonstra in some cases, Tommy Shelton appears accompanying various children as well as Danny Shelton on the twice-weekly children's music program on 3ABN TV.

The alleged pedophile is currently facing two trials for child molestation of young boys.

Some details are headlined today in the Washington Post "Crime Scene" feature.

 
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: ex3abnemployee on May 06, 2010, 02:27:17 PM
Very well written, Artiste!  :goodpost:
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Sister on May 06, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Showing up a few hours in the afternoon after Shawn Boonstra in some cases, Tommy Shelton appears accompanying various children as well as Danny Shelton on the twice-weekly children's music program on 3ABN TV.

The alleged pedophile is currently facing two trials for child molestation of young boys.

Some details are headlined today in the Washington Post "Crime Scene" feature.

 

Artiste, could you please put a link to the information in the Washington Post. Thanks.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 04:33:32 PM
Washington Post article on Tommy Shelton:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/fairfax/victims-testify-about-molestat.html
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 07:34:22 PM
I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Murcielago on May 06, 2010, 08:07:36 PM
3ABN = viewers, and viewers = $$$$$

I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: princessdi on May 06, 2010, 08:07:57 PM
He may not be aware, as It is Written is buying time on several channels.  He does the show, not negotiate the tv contracts.

That being said,  what is the point in this thread.  Abvious there are those, including Danny, who are maintaining the innocence of TS.  How else would you expect them to act?  If they say they believe he i not a pedophile, then they are going to act as if he is not, and probably go a bit overboard and have him around as many children as possible to prove their point...........At this point, you would think they might be careful.  They are relatively safe from this present action.  However, some parents, supporters, etc. might not be to happy about that and take come legal action of their own regarding having TS so close to children.

Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 08:55:36 PM
3ABN = viewers, and viewers = $$$$$

I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.

Not cynical, at all...
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: tinka on May 06, 2010, 10:03:01 PM
I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.


It definitely drops your respect, but still I do not think most people know. But it will gather momentum. But of course it has been about 3-4 years now since I have watched them. Same thing starting to happen on "Hope anything goes Channel".
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Murcielago on May 06, 2010, 10:38:43 PM
Time is purchased on networks that have the viewers who bring in donations. Were it not for those donations, people like him wouldn't have jobs. I doubt there is another network in Adventism that is able to bring in donations on the scale of 3ABN, regardless of the scandals. It is not actions that mean anything, it is words.

He may not be aware, as It is Written is buying time on several channels.  He does the show, not negotiate the tv contracts.

That being said,  what is the point in this thread.  Abvious there are those, including Danny, who are maintaining the innocence of TS.  How else would you expect them to act?  If they say they believe he i not a pedophile, then they are going to act as if he is not, and probably go a bit overboard and have him around as many children as possible to prove their point...........At this point, you would think they might be careful.  They are relatively safe from this present action.  However, some parents, supporters, etc. might not be to happy about that and take come legal action of their own regarding having TS so close to children.


Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 06, 2010, 11:12:45 PM
I doubt there is another network in Adventism that is able to bring in donations on the scale of 3ABN, regardless of the scandals.

So...3ABN...the most important TV network in Adventism!
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Bob Pickle on May 07, 2010, 05:20:25 AM
I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.

After receiving notice that he was going to appear on the cooking program with Brenda Walsh, I did send him documents or links proving that Brenda lied about the tickets for the trip to Florida. My email to him was late and to someone working for him, which was the only address I could find at the time. So I don't know if he ever got it, and it was too late to make a difference, if a difference could be made after saying you're going to appear.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: tinka on May 07, 2010, 06:07:14 AM
I guess it remains to be seen what he will do after that and so with the rest of the minglers also.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: RBF on May 07, 2010, 07:28:41 AM
I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.


It definitely drops your respect, but still I do not think most people know. But it will gather momentum. But of course it has been about 3-4 years now since I have watched them. Same thing starting to happen on "Hope anything goes Channel".

The thing that gets me is that often people could know if they were willing to know.  Humanly speaking, it is easier to not face reality.  Denial is so much more comfortable. 

Duane, keep your chin up.  Justice will prevail.  If not here, at least God never forgets and goes into denial...
RBF
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: tinka on May 07, 2010, 07:54:26 AM
I'm wondering if Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the Seventh-day Adventist TV program "It Is Written", has considered how it looks when he is sharing the afternoon's TV lineup on 3ABN with an alleged pedophile.


It definitely drops your respect, but still I do not think most people know. But it will gather momentum. But of course it has been about 3-4 years now since I have watched them. Same thing starting to happen on "Hope anything goes Channel".

The thing that gets me is that often people could know if they were willing to know.  Humanly speaking, it is easier to not face reality.  Denial is so much more comfortable. 

Duane, keep your chin up.  Justice will prevail.  If not here, at least God never forgets and goes into denial...
RBF

You hit the nail right on the head...and that is with all things according to their own desires, friends, family, religion, work, & play, appitite, etc.etc.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:28:24 AM
After receiving notice that he was going to appear on the cooking program with Brenda Walsh...

Shawn Boonstra appeared on a program with Brenda Walsh?

I agree with RBF...people could know if they were willing to know.

I highly doubt that Shawn Boonstra has never heard of the controversy that has been surrounding 3ABN for years, now.

Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:30:29 AM
Is it time to send out "The Televangelist" again?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Johann on May 07, 2010, 08:41:09 AM
After receiving notice that he was going to appear on the cooking program with Brenda Walsh...

Shawn Boonstra appeared on a program with Brenda Walsh?

I agree with RBF...people could know if they were willing to know.

I highly doubt that Shawn Boonstra has never heard of the controversy that has been surrounding 3ABN for years, now.



His "boss" knows it very well.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:46:29 AM
Who's his boss?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Bob Pickle on May 07, 2010, 11:17:20 AM
After receiving notice that he was going to appear on the cooking program with Brenda Walsh...

Shawn Boonstra appeared on a program with Brenda Walsh?

He appeared with all three sisters all their cooking show, I think around the holidays.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 11:28:47 AM
I'm disappointed to hear that.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: princessdi on May 07, 2010, 01:44:18 PM
I agree, George.   


Time is purchased on networks that have the viewers who bring in donations. Were it not for those donations, people like him wouldn't have jobs. I doubt there is another network in Adventism that is able to bring in donations on the scale of 3ABN, regardless of the scandals. It is not actions that mean anything, it is words.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Johann on May 07, 2010, 02:10:42 PM
Who's his boss?

A vice [vise ?] president.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 02:56:41 PM
Oh, OK...think I know who you are referring to.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Bob Pickle on May 07, 2010, 04:45:39 PM
Showing up a few hours in the afternoon after Shawn Boonstra in some cases, Tommy Shelton appears accompanying various children as well as Danny Shelton on the twice-weekly children's music program on 3ABN TV.

The alleged pedophile is currently facing two trials for child molestation of young boys.

Some details are headlined today in the Washington Post "Crime Scene" feature.

Perhaps you hit a sore spot. Tommy's not listed anymore.

The program numbers probably haven't changed, but the listings have. Do you remember all the dates?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 07:43:32 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Johann on May 07, 2010, 07:59:18 PM
A Tommy Shelton Gospel Hymns CD is still available at the 3ABN store.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:08:20 PM
Re:  The Kids Time Praise programs that Tommy was on in May:

After the first week, he was on all the programs except for the Saturday ones, which are done by Brenda Walsh only.

The dates were:  Tuesdays and Thursdays--May 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27.

I looked at the six programs which replace the originals, and they all look different to me, in addition to no longer listing Tommy Shelton.  The entire programs were different.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:12:41 PM
A Tommy Shelton Gospel Hymns CD is still available at the 3ABN store.

There are several CDs with Tommy Shelton on them for sale.  Some with vocals, and one with keyboard duets, I believe.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: mrst53 on May 07, 2010, 08:15:14 PM
I went to the 3abn site and typed in Tommy Shelton- the only thing that came up was several CDs with him and Danny, him and others in the family and 2 with Danny with TS as the host. Wierd that 3abn still wants to have anything to do with TS, unless they really need the money OR Danny wants to put on a good front until the last "shoe drops" If it does, WHERE will this leave Danny?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Artiste on May 07, 2010, 08:42:20 PM
It's interesting that last month, April, Tommy Shelton was listed on Kids Time Praise until we started discussing it in a thread.  Then he was removed.

This month, May, he was listed many more times on that program, a total of six days in this month.  After we have been discussing it, now he has disappeared again from the programming.

I wonder what will happen next month...will he be back on the program yet again until we protest it?

Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: ex3abnemployee on May 07, 2010, 09:58:05 PM
It's interesting that last month, April, Tommy Shelton was listed on Kids Time Praise until we started discussing it in a thread.  Then he was removed.

This month, May, he was listed many more times on that program, a total of six days in this month.  After we have been discussing it, now he has disappeared again from the programming.

I wonder what will happen next month...will he be back on the program yet again until we protest it?


Hey, at least we know they're reading here, right? lol
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Adam on May 07, 2010, 11:06:22 PM
Anyone else noticed that [Cindy's forum] is dead, and Cindy hasn't posted in a while?  Her lies finally caught up with her.  I think she finally got the picture, and that was to move on.  :wave: :wave: Cindy, You will be missed! :ROFL: :ROFL:







Edited to remove reference to smut site.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: Johann on May 08, 2010, 12:28:13 AM
Frustration?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Praise
Post by: ex3abnemployee on May 08, 2010, 01:50:39 AM
Anyone else noticed that [Cindy's forum] is dead, and Cindy hasn't posted in a while?  Her lies finally caught up with her.  I think she finally got the picture, and that was to move on.  :wave: :wave: Cindy, You will be missed! :ROFL: :ROFL:
Not only that, but they won't even comment here. This has got them all reeling.







Edited only to remove reference to smut site in quoted post.
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Bob Pickle on May 08, 2010, 05:35:05 AM
Re:  The Kids Time Praise programs that Tommy was on in May:

After the first week, he was on all the programs except for the Saturday ones, which are done by Brenda Walsh only.

The dates were:  Tuesdays and Thursdays--May 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27.

I looked at the six programs which replace the originals, and they all look different to me, in addition to no longer listing Tommy Shelton.  The entire programs were different.

Are the numbers of the programs the same? #61, for example? Same numbers with different listings?
Title: Re: Tommy Shelton, Alleged Pedophile, Regularly Appearing on 3ABN Kids Time Prai
Post by: Bob Pickle on May 08, 2010, 05:40:49 AM
I found a listing for #63 out there:

Quote from: Somewhere out there
Kids Time Praise

#63 (Jesus My Friend) - Aaliah Frazer, Allen, Allen & Joel Nedley, Appalachian Praise, Danny & Melody Shelton (Tommy Shelton), Dawn Alba (Peter Brown), Devon Hunt, Eric Montenegro (Kelvin Villareal), Hayley Mundall, Isabel

On 3ABN's schedule it says:

Quote from: 3ABN
Kids Time Praise     #63 (Jesus My Friend) - Aaliah Frazer, Allen, Allen & Joel Nedley, Appalachian Praise, Dawn Alba (Peter Brown), Devon Hunt, Eric Montenegro (Kelvin Villareal), Hayley Mundall, Isabel & Wen- Ting Ong, Jaymes Carson (Brenda Wa