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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (297410)	3/20/2009 8:54:02 PM
From: gamesmistress	3 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793876

"He doesn't own the TV channels and order them to put him on. They put him on because it sells their channels. " Apparently not. It costs them money because presidential time is commercial-free. Networks Grumbling About Another Obama Primetime Speech President Obama’s decision to hold another primetime news conference is playing havoc with the networks’ sweeps schedules—and causing some in the industry to grumble about the financial impact. The president has slated a news conference for Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT, his second since taking office two months ago. CBS, NBC and ABC have confirmed they plan to carry it. Fox likely will carry it as well, if history is any guide, although as of Wednesday afternoon, a spokeswoman for the network couldn’t confirm plans. The networks won't be happy about it, however. MORE AT: cs.entertainmentcareers.net "The surging mob is obviously watching and listening avidly." At the moment, yes. Strong ratings for Obama speech thrfeed.com But will that continue if he keeps pre-empting primetime shows every few weeks? And BTW, Obama does not think that Fireside Chats are dead, he's considering his own version: Barack Obama: The Series! Posted by James Poniewozik Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 12:45 pm In an effort to buck up the national mood and sell his economic plans, President Obama is considering a series of ten-minute addresses on TV, reports Slate's John Dickerson. (The White House offered few details, but I would have to guess they're talking about primetime.) A few thoughts: MORE AT: tunedin.blogs.time.com How well would this work? Depends on how often, what time, how many channels carry it, etc. Again, the danger of overkill and overexposure. Last, Mq, I did NOT say that I have discounted Obama as unimportant. I said, "Having the President on TV every time you turn around makes you eventually discount what he says as important, even if it is." There's a difference.