In his June 1 article on the new TBS series “The Chimp Channel,” Michael P. Lucas incorrectly refers to it as “TBS’ first original sitcom.” TBS’ first original sitcom was “Down to Earth,”

which starred myself, Dick Sargent and Carol Mansell, among others. Its 104 episodes ran from 1984 to 1987 on TBS. DAVID KAUFMAN Los Angeles MORE TO READ