Re: Patriotic Music 101

["Roger Kirk" <rogerkirk@ttlc.net>]

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From: Donna Halper <dlh@donnahalper.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:59:11 -0400

>...I notice that the Red Sox, as they did during the Gulf War and 
>after Oklahoma City, are not dumping out for commercials during the 
>playing of our national anthem-- rather, they are staying for the >singing of it.  How long do you think that will last before 
>they go back to using the time for commercials again?

I guess I haven't watched the Sox in a long while.  Dumping
the anthem for commercials is the broadcast equivalent of
sitting with your hat on while the anthem plays.  Should
(when?) it resume, I shall register my displeasure with the 
sponsors.

Roger Kirk
rogerkirk@ttlc.net