MS>WV> what is generically referred to as "the news media."  In
MS>WV> virtually every instance, such coverage is produced by the
MS>WV> sports/entertainment departments of the relevant broadcasting
MS>WV> organizations -- NOT the news operations.
MS>    You miss something: _all_ broadcast TV is fundamentally
MS>"entertainment", and doesn't resemble other "news media" like newspapers.
MS>    The entertainment aspect of TV dictates what sports will be covered:
MS>only those with spectacular visual appeal.
Absolutely true, Matt.  Thanks for the reminder;  and, we see precious
few "real" reporters working for broadcasters compared with those "in
the old days."  F'rinstance, Mike Wallace?  My left, um, er, ah, FOOT!
Yeah, THAT'S it!  My left foot!  Heh-heh.
                                        Best, Wm. of Anchor Not
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