The love that often speaks its name: NYC's Fox 5 and '24'
The Columbia Journalism Review looks askance at the time-honored practice of local affiliate news shilling for their network’s prime-time line-up. Sample excerpt from Fox 5 News:
Twenty-one minutes into the broadcast, Senecal’s bright visage appeared to tell Fox’s viewers what was in store: “It’s [the] fifth season, the ratings have surged. So why is 24 the hottest show on TV? We’ve got the secrets of its success coming up.”
Those viewers were then forced to wait until 10:43 to hear Senecal’s breathless report.
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