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Desperate Networks

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Over the course of a single season, NBC plunged from first to last place in prime time ratings. Big changes are underway at America's major networks. New York Times TV critic Bill Carter shares his predictions for the future of the networks, and whether Katie Couric has a chance. His book Desperate Networks has recently been released in paperback.

Desperate Networks is available for purchase at amazon.com

Weigh in: Do you still watch the evening news on network TV? If so, which channel do you prefer and why?


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  • [1] Sandya from New York July 18, 2007 - 01:54PM

    One thing I'd like to point out, which the broadcast seems to agree with - the BBC news DOES provide excellent newscasting and coverage. However- it is not easily accessible to a general audience. If it was, I'm sure more Americans would watch, but at this point, one has to seek it out.


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