FOX Gets Slammed For Choosing "So You Think You Can Dance?" Over Obama - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 09-09-2009, 08:01 PM

White House chides Fox for not airing Obama (video)
September 09, 2009

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs knocked the FOX broadcast network for electing to air the season premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance?" tonight rather than the president's primetime address on health care.

"I do hope the viewers of FOX will find a way to watch the speech tonight," Gibbs said while appearing on FOX News (video clip below). "I know that the network, instead of dealing with the reality of millions of people on health insurance reform, have decided to show a reality show called something like, So You Think You Can Dance. I do hope that people will check into the reality of what’s going on in America rather than the distraction of a reality TV show."

The broadcast network doesn't have a dedicated news division and occasionally opts out of carrying presidential addresses, Republican and Democrat, when high-priority programs are scheduled. FOX News will cover the speech.

The choice was an easy one for the network -- FOX is launching its fall lineup with the first-ever post-summer edition of "Dance" along with the premiere of "Glee" -- the network's only new drama series of the fall. There was virtually no chance the network would disrupt the debut of its new Wednesday schedule, especially given how viewership has declined for Barack Obama's primetime addresses.

http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/09/white...ng-obama-.html

Stuck In The '70's · 09-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Hopefully the other networks will follow Fox's lead eventually. They probably will when Obama continually interrupts their lineup for crap. lol

Stuck In The '70's · 09-09-2009, 08:10 PM

Speaking of crap, isn't Obama on right now? I don't have my tv on.

Marvo301 · 09-09-2009, 08:14 PM

I'm glad there is at least one network that puts their viewers interests ahead of Obama'a propaganda er I mean speech.

Chocoholic · 09-09-2009, 08:32 PM

I'll watch So You Think You Can Dance over Obama any day of the week. Heck, I'd rather watch Octomom and Kate Gosselin together than Obama.

catlover79 · 09-09-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I'll watch So You Think You Can Dance over Obama any day of the week. Heck, I'd rather watch Octomom and Kate Gosselin together than Obama.

I wouldn't watch ANY of them!!

Stuck In The '70's · 09-09-2009, 08:38 PM

I'm listening to the traffic at the moment.

Dr. John Becker · 09-09-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

White House chides Fox for not airing Obama (video)
September 09, 2009

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs knocked the FOX broadcast network for electing to air the season premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance?" tonight rather than the president's primetime address on health care.

"I do hope the viewers of FOX will find a way to watch the speech tonight," Gibbs said while appearing on FOX News (video clip below). "I know that the network, instead of dealing with the reality of millions of people on health insurance reform, have decided to show a reality show called something like, So You Think You Can Dance. I do hope that people will check into the reality of what’s going on in America rather than the distraction of a reality TV show."

The broadcast network doesn't have a dedicated news division and occasionally opts out of carrying presidential addresses, Republican and Democrat, when high-priority programs are scheduled. FOX News will cover the speech.

The choice was an easy one for the network -- FOX is launching its fall lineup with the first-ever post-summer edition of "Dance" along with the premiere of "Glee" -- the network's only new drama series of the fall. There was virtually no chance the network would disrupt the debut of its new Wednesday schedule, especially given how viewership has declined for Barack Obama's primetime addresses.

http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/09/white...ng-obama-.html

That was a stupid decision by FOX.

They should've shown "Lie to Me" instead.

catlover79 · 09-09-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. John Becker

That was a stupid decision by FOX.

They should've shown "Lie to Me" instead.

Stuck In The '70's · 09-09-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. John Becker

That was a stupid decision by FOX.

They should've shown "Lie to Me" instead.

That joke never gets old.

TVFactFan · 09-09-2009, 10:20 PM

FOX is my WINNER OF THE WEEK!!!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-09-2009, 10:25 PM

The President Address aired on my Fox Digital Channel channel 115 at 7:00 pm CT Time

Brian Damage · 09-09-2009, 10:49 PM

Here's hoping SYTYCD has great ratings!

Janice · 09-09-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Here's hoping SYTYCD has great ratings!

Tweety · 09-09-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

[b]"... I do hope the viewers of FOX will find a way to watch the speech tonight," Gibbs said while appearing on FOX News (video clip below). "I know that the network, instead of dealing with the reality of millions of people on health insurance reform, have decided to show a reality show called something like, So You Think You Can Dance. I do hope that people will check into the reality of what’s going on in America rather than the distraction of a reality TV show." ...

About the last thing Robert Gibbs is qualified to talk about is reality.

I like how Gibbs pretends not to know the name of the show, referring to "a reality show called something like So You Think You Can Dance"

09-09-2009, 08:01 PM	#1
JamesG Moderator Forum Veteran Freakshow Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 22,746	FOX Gets Slammed For Choosing "So You Think You Can Dance?" Over Obama White House chides Fox for not airing Obama (video) September 09, 2009 White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs knocked the FOX broadcast network for electing to air the season premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance?" tonight rather than the president's primetime address on health care. "I do hope the viewers of FOX will find a way to watch the speech tonight," Gibbs said while appearing on FOX News (video clip below). "I know that the network, instead of dealing with the reality of millions of people on health insurance reform, have decided to show a reality show called something like, So You Think You Can Dance. I do hope that people will check into the reality of what’s going on in America rather than the distraction of a reality TV show." The broadcast network doesn't have a dedicated news division and occasionally opts out of carrying presidential addresses, Republican and Democrat, when high-priority programs are scheduled. FOX News will cover the speech. The choice was an easy one for the network -- FOX is launching its fall lineup with the first-ever post-summer edition of "Dance" along with the premiere of "Glee" -- the network's only new drama series of the fall. There was virtually no chance the network would disrupt the debut of its new Wednesday schedule, especially given how viewership has declined for Barack Obama's primetime addresses. http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/09/white...ng-obama-.html

09-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Those were the days :( Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 56,938	Hopefully the other networks will follow Fox's lead eventually. They probably will when Obama continually interrupts their lineup for crap. lol __________________ Sonny

09-09-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,562	I'm glad there is at least one network that puts their viewers interests ahead of Obama'a propaganda er I mean speech. __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

09-09-2009, 10:25 PM	#12
Scoobiedoo30 Forum Celebrity Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,398	The President Address aired on my Fox Digital Channel channel 115 at 7:00 pm CT Time __________________ Who Dat

09-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Here's hoping SYTYCD has great ratings! __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

09-09-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Those were the days :( Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 56,938	Speaking of crap, isn't Obama on right now? I don't have my tv on.

09-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
Chocoholic Banned!! Forum Veteran Banned Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,173	I'll watch So You Think You Can Dance over Obama any day of the week. Heck, I'd rather watch Octomom and Kate Gosselin together than Obama.

09-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Those were the days :( Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 56,938	I'm listening to the traffic at the moment.

09-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#11
TVFactFan Forum Legend Researching Old TV Info Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Location: StinkaDelphia Posts: 80,569	FOX is my WINNER OF THE WEEK!!!!

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