Re: NBC plans lineup of escapist fare, "Medium," "30 Rock" likely returning

In article <fsqftk$t3g$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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 "Obveeus" <Obveeus@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "David" <dimlan17@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > With the economy going in the tank, NBC appears ready to bet that
> > viewers are eager for a heavy dose of escapism -- and as few repeats
> > as possible.
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> If people can't pay their bills, the solution is to give them fantasy
shows 
> about people that can pay their bills?  ;-)

What was the most popular type of entertainment during the Depression?  
It was the heyday of the Busby Berkeley musicals and other fantasies 
about rich people.

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Barry Margolin, barmar@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 MA
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