‘Of all the networks, we are situated very nicely... We are in ve...
“Of all the networks, we are situated very nicely… We are in very, very good condition” in case of strike by writers and/or actors, but “I would rather not get into specifics” about steps NBC is taking, Entertainment Co-Chmn.…
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Lloyd Braun told TV critics in Pasadena Fri. “We really don’t want to develop or put on the air any show that we wouldn’t otherwise put on the air if there wasn’t a strike.” Some of that preparation involves reality shows, but fellow Co-Chmn. Stu Blumberg said “it’s not a function of us saying we've got to put so much reality on the air” -- programming staple being used by other networks in strike preparation (CD Jan 11 p3). On sluggish ad environment for all networks, Braun said “we are starting to see signs of improvement, but it has been tough for everybody.” ABC was last of over-air TV networks to appear before critics -- and, unlike others, it didn’t provide any official who could discuss news or other govt. issues under upcoming Bush Administration.