This is brilliant strategy. NBC realizes that viewers have little interest, let alone comprehension, of the news, but they know viewers, especially men, will certainly tune in to watch Christie Brinkley every night. It goes back to the old adage: sex sells [and also raises viewer numbers].
I know what you mean, Sisyphos (I was born in Toledo), but you might be surprised at what some of the locals can pull out of their deranged mental hats.
Gosh and golly nighthawks, I should have seen my comment as a golden opportunity for some Dummycrat to do some Palin bashing. Frankly, after the mean tricks the DNC treated her to as governor, I doubt she’ll run for President. She has more power and influence working on the outside. But if she did run and get elected, she’d certainly have more qualification than the idiot southside Chicago activist and street corner socialist that got elected instead of Palin.
Palin a beauty Queen? UGHH! she is about as pretty as a brick… I know some old white repulicans drool over her but she is presentable, not even cute much less beautiful
“Because Ms. Brinkley was considered by our viewers to be too intelligent and not cute enough, tonight’s in-depth look at the international news will be replaced with 30 minutes of pointing the camera at a teddy bear.”
Sisyphos almost 15 years ago
Toledo? Chainsaw murder-suicide? Nah; why, I’d believe in Christie Brinkley replacing David Brinkley before I’d believe that!
jrbj almost 15 years ago
This is brilliant strategy. NBC realizes that viewers have little interest, let alone comprehension, of the news, but they know viewers, especially men, will certainly tune in to watch Christie Brinkley every night. It goes back to the old adage: sex sells [and also raises viewer numbers].
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
I know what you mean, Sisyphos (I was born in Toledo), but you might be surprised at what some of the locals can pull out of their deranged mental hats.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
jrbj—— ok, now fast forward to today………….-president palin
if this moron was not a beauty queen, she never would have become mayor of wasilla
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
I hope the folks in Toledo scale back on all that violence…..It weighs heavily on my mind
jrbj almost 15 years ago
Gosh and golly nighthawks, I should have seen my comment as a golden opportunity for some Dummycrat to do some Palin bashing. Frankly, after the mean tricks the DNC treated her to as governor, I doubt she’ll run for President. She has more power and influence working on the outside. But if she did run and get elected, she’d certainly have more qualification than the idiot southside Chicago activist and street corner socialist that got elected instead of Palin.
briankblough almost 15 years ago
And they say blondes have more fun!
daveread2319 almost 15 years ago
Fast forward to today and substitute “Katie Couric” for “Christie Brinkley”, CBS for NBC.
Redkaycei almost 15 years ago
Palin a beauty Queen? UGHH! she is about as pretty as a brick… I know some old white repulicans drool over her but she is presentable, not even cute much less beautiful
Wenthral almost 15 years ago
“Oh gross” That pretty much sums up my feelings on all news programs….With the possible exception of the 3 minute blurbs that are given on the radio.
Sisyphos almost 15 years ago
Johanan, I worked near Toledo for over 30 years; I know well its foibles….
Sherlock Watson almost 15 years ago
“Because Ms. Brinkley was considered by our viewers to be too intelligent and not cute enough, tonight’s in-depth look at the international news will be replaced with 30 minutes of pointing the camera at a teddy bear.”