05-25-2004, 02:33 PM
As reported by CNN it is highly unusual for networks to refuse to broadcast a Presidential speech when the time slot is requested.
scanning the channels I noticed that about 5 minutes into the speech, NBC's conscience must of gotten the better of them and they began broadcasting the speech.
I think this is sweeps week though, so in the networks defence it's understandable.
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scanning the channels I noticed that about 5 minutes into the speech, NBC's conscience must of gotten the better of them and they began broadcasting the speech.
I think this is sweeps week though, so in the networks defence it's understandable.