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Re: WOSU-TV, so-called alternative programming

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From: Carol A Russell
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 18:18
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In article <1992Aug20.160951.22776@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> earp@magnus.acs.o
hio-state.edu (James K Earp) writes:
>Anybody else out there annoyed that WOSU is broadcasting the
>conventions.  I watch WOSU-TV to enjoy something different than the
>brain-sludge on the networks.  They advertise themselves as
>"alternative programming."  So how do they reconcile that with the
>fact that they're broadcasting EXACTLY the same thing that all 3
>networks are also showing.  If I wanted to watch the conventions,
>I'd switch to the comedy channel.
>
>Generally, I like the job that WOSU does, but sometimes their
>decisions make no sense to me.  I do have to wonder if it's cheaper
>just to re-broadcast the conventions from satellite downloads than to
>broadcast their usual quality stuff.  With the budget cuts we've
>suffered at OSU I suppose that might justify it.
>
>Anybody know what's going on here.
>
>

Call them and find out!! 292-9678 is their number.

carol
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