Okay, just a couple words here to get something off of my chest.
Why has national news become a glorified Springer episode?
I am very sorry that Anna Nicole Smith died. Life is precious in every way.
But why was it national news when she passed? Why is her child, her past, her lovers, the father of her child, and every detail about her posted on major news websites and stations? It is so sad that this becomes the focal point of national attention.
More people probably know Anna Nicole Smith, the name of her husband and details on her life than their own Congressmen … or Senators …
Which one is more important?
If this story were constantly on the E network, I’d be okay with it, but for Fox, CNN and CNBC to give into this public gossip and dirt is further example that true journalism is lost.
Peace.
Boortz gave an interesting explanation for this phenomenon the other day. He explained that in the TV market, before you go on the air the next day, your know the ratings for your show for every 15-minute time period. So you know exactly which stories the viewers tuned in for, and which stories the viewers tuned out.
He said that he’s lucky he doesn’t have to deal with that – that producers are very keen on making sure that stories that get the ratings are highlighted and repeated night after night.
And that’s really what it comes down to – not the shows, but the viewers. People can’t get enough of this stuff. It’s something that doesn’t affect them, but is dramatic all the same. It’s just like reality TV.