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Re: Seinfeld

In a message dated 98-05-15 12:01:38 EDT, Donna writes:

<< It was about whether or not 20 minutes of a NEWSCAST should be directed at
 reaction, reviews, and rehashing of what is an entertainment feature.  I
 have long felt that both TV and Radio news have given over too much time to
 entertainment at the expense of reporting on stories that are more important
 to us all in the long run.  Just an opinion.  >>

I agree with you on this point, I just don't think the coverage of Seinfeld
was the worst example of this.  It's just another example of the trend, which
I also am concerned about.  At the same time, if 91 million Americans do
something all at the same time, that is news.

Dan Billings
Bowdoinham, Maine

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