3/26 L&C Preempted in DC (WJLA 7)!!!
Michael Rosen
Subj: Washington, D.C. area fans!!
Date: 95-03-22 19:26:25 EST
From: Bubr
WJLA (Channel 7), in its infinite wisdom, has decided to air Joel Seigel's
Oscar Picks instead of L&C. They have also decided not to show this episode
of L&C (Tempus Fugitive) at any other time. Call them to express your
displeasure at (202) 364-7777. Here are some hints for calling:
1. Politely say that you are unhappy that they have preempted L&C and that
you would have preferred that they preempt a different program.
2. Inquire as to when they intend to reschedule the program so that you can
watch and/or tape.
3. Tell them that you plan on writing ABC and letting them know that you
wished it hadn't been preempted.
Please remember to be polite.
Baltimore (Channel 2) will be showing L&C at its regular time; they decided
to show Joel Seigel instead of America's Funniest Home Videos, like I
suggested to WJLA when I called.
Please, please, everyone in the Washington area call and let them know how
much L&C means to you!!
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favorite show. She said that channel 7 will not preempt a show that is
considered a hit and will only preempt marginal programs. When I tried to
explain that L&C has a very large viewer base and is in fact boosting very
nicely in the ratings she brushed me off. When I asked when WJLA would
run the preempted episode for all the area fans, she said they would not
and that I could catch a rerun this summer. I then told her I was
extremely displeased with this decision and was making my views known to
ABC. She then responded with a sorry and thanks for your interest before
hanging up. I then called local newspapers and hinted very strongly about
the situation. The TV Columnist for the Washington Post hadn't even been
aware the fact L&C had been preempted. He is looking into this even now.
Hope everyone living outside the nations Capital enjoy L&C on Sunday,
unlike the FOLC here in the DC viewing area. Who can tape this episode
for me? I will send cash for tape and postage. E-mail me quick.
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Robert L. Cannon
>Oscar Picks instead of L&C. They have also decided not to show this episode
>of L&C (Tempus Fugitive) at any other time. Call them to express your
>displeasure at (202) 364-7777. Here are some hints for calling:
WSB in Atlanta is also pre-empting the episode for a 'Monica Kaufman
Closeup'. I am more than irritated. Why can't they wait for a repeat to
pull this stunt.
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Steve D. Fischer
>>WJLA (Channel 7), in its infinite wisdom, has decided to air Joel Seigel's
>>Oscar Picks instead of L&C. They have also decided not to show this episode
>>of L&C (Tempus Fugitive) at any other time. Call them to express your
>>displeasure at (202) 364-7777. Here are some hints for calling:
>
>WSB in Atlanta is also pre-empting the episode for a 'Monica Kaufman
>Closeup'. I am more than irritated. Why can't they wait for a repeat to
>pull this stunt.
>
In case you didn't know it, L&C is being shown later at 1 am.
At least they didn't cancel it entirely.
Nancy
>
The TV Columnist for the Washington Post hadn't even been
>aware the fact L&C had been preempted. He is looking into this even
now.
>Hope everyone living outside the nations Capital enjoy L&C on Sunday,
>unlike the FOLC here in the DC viewing area.
Well, I started watching it on WJLA and realized that annoying
what's-his-name was doing yet more Oscar stuff. Luckily, I also get the
Baltimore channel seven and *they* didn't pre-empt it! I thought it was a
good episode, though the ending was disappointingly predictable. But the
point of this is - for those of you in the DC area, you should see if you
can access the Baltimore stations. They tend to be better about showing
what they say they're going to show!
- Nancy
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